Khloe Kardashian's Good American faces backlash over alleged Cancer discrimination

Khloe Kardashian's co-founded clothing company, Good American, is facing a lawsuit filed by a former employee who alleges "wrongful termination" and "cancer discrimination."

The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, details claims that the employee, identified only as Brooke in court documents, was fired after requesting to work remotely following a cancer diagnosis.

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In June 2023, she received a cancer diagnosis and submitted a doctor's note to the company requesting approval for remote work accommodations. The lawsuit alleges that despite having received positive performance reviews and promotions previously, Good American did not respond to her request.

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Neither Khloe Kardashian nor her business partner Emma Grede are directly named in the lawsuit, though it targets Good American LLC as the defendant. Representatives for Good American have not yet publicly commented on the matter.

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As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how the court will rule on the claims made in the lawsuit.