A Tennessee woman is suing Walgreens after an employee suspected her of shoplifting and shot her seven times in the store parking lot, leaving her in critical condition. Last April, the employee suspected the pregnant woman or her friend of attempting to shoplift Walgreens merchandise. The employee began recording the women with his cell phone as they placed items into a store cart and into a large over-the-shoulder bag. He followed them as they left the store without paying. The pregnant woman claims the employee never identified himself and aggressively confronted them about the alleged theft, leading to her spraying him with mace in self-defense.
The employee admitted to police that he pulled out his semi-automatic pistol and began shooting when the women fled the scene. The pregnant woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and underwent an emergency C-Section, sustaining internal and intestinal injuries that now require her to wear a colostomy bag to survive. Her baby fought for his life in the neonatal intensive care unit and is at an increased risk of long-term intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her lawyer stated that she now has long-term health issues and her baby suffered a life-altering heart defect as a result of the shooting.
The employee cooperated with detectives, and his gun was seized. He was fired for violating Walgreens policies by following the women to the parking lot and shooting the pregnant woman seven times. The woman’s lawyer intends to hold Walgreens accountable for the employee’s actions, calling the shooting outrageous conduct that cannot be tolerated by corporations. Walgreens declined to comment on the pending litigation, leaving the woman and her lawyer to pursue justice for the harm caused by the employee’s actions.
The incident has left the pregnant woman with long-term health issues that she must deal with every day, along with the ongoing care required for her baby’s life-altering heart defect. The shooting has had a significant impact on the woman and her baby, resulting in serious injuries and long-term developmental concerns. The actions of the employee have raised serious questions about the safety and judgment of individuals employed by Walgreens, prompting the woman and her lawyer to seek accountability and justice for the harm caused by the employee’s reckless actions.
The pregnant woman’s lawsuit claims that the employee failed to properly identify himself and resorted to aggressive behavior that put the lives of both her and her baby at risk. The employee’s decision to shoot the woman multiple times has had a lasting impact on both her health and the health of her baby, who now faces ongoing medical care for a life-altering heart defect. The shooting has brought attention to the need for corporations to take responsibility for the actions of their employees and to ensure the safety and well-being of their customers in all situations.
The lawsuit against Walgreens highlights the need for accountability and justice in cases of employee misconduct that result in harm to customers. The woman’s lawyer is seeking to hold Walgreens accountable for the actions of their employee, who violated company policies and caused serious harm to the pregnant woman and her baby. The incident raises concerns about the training and oversight of employees in retail settings and the need for companies to prioritize safety and customer well-being in all interactions. The pending litigation underscores the importance of businesses taking responsibility for the actions of their employees and ensuring that incidents like this do not happen again in the future.
