A former employee of a major supply company has filed a lawsuit alleging racial and disability discrimination, as well as retaliation, after being terminated following a workplace injury. Quinton J. Hall, the plaintiff, filed the complaint against HD Supply, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on November 14, 2025. The lawsuit details claims of race discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, and failure to accommodate disabilities during Hall’s employment at HD Supply’s Forest Park distribution facility.
According to the complaint, Hall began working at HD Supply in October 2023 and was later converted to full-time employment due to his exemplary performance. However, his tenure took a turn on June 27, 2024, when he suffered a back injury while operating a forklift. Despite reporting his injury and requesting reasonable accommodations such as light-duty assignments similar to those given to other employees with injuries, Hall alleges that his requests were denied. Instead of receiving support, he claims he faced increased scrutiny and hostility from supervisors who questioned the legitimacy of his injury.
The situation escalated when Hall experienced what he describes as a hostile confrontation with Supervisor Laketta Cooper on July 23, 2024. Two days later, he was terminated under what he argues were pretextual reasons related to an alleged “outburst” during this confrontation—a claim Hall disputes as lacking any factual investigation by HD Supply. The complaint further includes allegations that coworkers provided affidavits supporting Hall’s account of events and attesting to ongoing safety concerns within the facility.
Hall’s legal action cites violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for race discrimination and hostile work environment; violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for disability discrimination and failure to accommodate; retaliation claims under both Title VII and ADA; defamation; wrongful termination; and violation of civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1981.
The plaintiff is seeking substantial damages amounting to not less than $50 million for economic losses including back pay and front pay due to lost wages and benefits; non-economic damages for emotional distress; punitive damages for conduct undertaken with malice or reckless indifference; injunctive relief requiring HD Supply to implement anti-discrimination policies; correction of personnel records; provision of neutral employment references; among other forms of relief deemed just by the court.
Representing himself pro se in this case is Quinton J. Hall. The case is presided over by Judge SEG-AWH in the Northern District Court of Georgia with Case ID: 1:25-cv-06567-SEG-AWH.
Source: 125cv06567_Quinton_Hall_v_HD_Supply_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Georgia.pdf
