Luxury Fragrance Company Sued for Profiling

Luxury fragrance company sued for profiling: “We need the lightbulbs changed” was the signal for an unwelcome (read: black) customer, according to a $3 million lawsuit filed by former employees of New York City’s Bond No. 9 perfume shop. Suggested Reading A Look Inside Prince’s Famous Paisley Park Mansion in Minnesota Rihanna’s Biggest Hits That…

Luxury fragrance company sued for profiling: “We need the lightbulbs changed” was the signal for an unwelcome (read: black) customer, according to a $3 million lawsuit filed by former employees of New York City’s Bond No. 9 perfume shop.

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