A 41-year-old Ohio man, who claims he was pressured to quit his job at McDonald's because he has AIDS, is suing the fast-food giant for discrimination.
Russell Rich sued McDonald's in 2001 and was awarded $5 million, but the verdict was overturned when an appeals court said the fast-food company had not received a fair trial.
Now Rich is trying again, WTAM in Cleveland reports. He claims he was pressured to leave his position as a McDonald's corporate manager because he has AIDS. McDonald's denies the allegations and says the corporation had a "zero-tolerance policy" regarding discrimination.
Rich told WTAM if he wins again, he plans to use the award to start a foundation to help people get AIDS medications.
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