Zakiyah Jones has filed a lawsuit against Papa John’s Franchising, LLC, Papa John’s USA – Georgia, and Papa John’s USA, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The complaint alleges unlawful employment practices based on sex, including quid pro quo sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Jones claims she was coerced into unwanted sexual interactions by a shift lead under threat of adverse employment consequences and faced retaliation after attempting to report the harassment. The case seeks damages for emotional distress, financial harm, and other relief.
Source: 125cv06552_Zakiyah_Jones_v_Papa_Johns_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Georgia.pdf
