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NASCAR Settles $225M Harassment Lawsuit

Former official cites racism, sex harassment

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 19, 2008 1:54 AM CST

(Newser) – NASCAR has settled a $225 million lawsuit brought by a black official who charged that she was the target of racial and sexual harassment, AP reports. Mauricia Grant said she was routinely subjected to lewd advances by male co-workers and dubbed "Nappy-Headed Mo" and “Queen Sheba.” The settlement terms are confidential and NASCAR has not admitted to any wrongdoing in the case.

Grant worked as a NASCAR technical inspector for more than two years before a tiff with a security guard led to her dismissal—although she claims she was fired as payback for complaining about the harassment she experienced. NASCAR also fired two officials Grant accused of exposing themselves to her, but never stated the official reason for their firing.

NASCAR has settled a $225 million lawsuit filed by one of its former technical inspectors.
NASCAR has settled a $225 million lawsuit filed by one of its former technical inspectors.   (AP Photo/Glenn Smith)
Former NASCAR official Mauricia Grant at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR settled a $225 million lawsuit filed by Grant who said she was subjected to racial discrimination and sexual harassment.
Former NASCAR official Mauricia Grant at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR settled a $225 million lawsuit filed by Grant who said she was subjected to racial discrimination and sexual harassment.   (AP Photo/Laura Reitz,file)
Former NASCAR offiicial Mauricia Grant at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR has settled a $225 million discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Grant.
Former NASCAR offiicial Mauricia Grant at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR has settled a $225 million discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Grant.   (AP Photo/Laura Reitz)
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COMMENTS
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Guest
Dec 19, 2008 2:14 AM CST
What crap! I can't believe NASCAR caved in on this. Hint: don't hire black women in the future.
Guest
Dec 18, 2008 9:19 PM CST
What crap! I can't believe it took so long for NASCAR to be sued for this. Hint:Try having some basic respect for other people, GUYS! Infidel; is your neck burning?

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