World of Beer Bar and Kitchen in West Hartford. Photo: Google maps Waiter Who Showed Black Customer Beer With KKK Symbol Claims Firing Unfair
Plaintiffs counsel Michael Reilly said his client, former server Nathan Thaller, was unfairly terminated for unwittingly showing patrons an anti-racist beer called "Yellow Belly" at a West Hartford eatery. The wrapping of the beer, which was founded by a Black man in Europe, is designed to resemble the white hood of the KKK, effectively calling racists "yellow bellies" or cowards.
November 20, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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In a case that touches on racism, social justice and perception, plaintiffs attorney Michael Reilly said his client, a former server, bartender and corporate trainer at World of Beer Bar and Kitchen in West Hartford, believes his client would have never been fired if there was no upheaval in society over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
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