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66-year-old man from New Jersey sues Shoprite for wrongful firing 

The man says the supermarket chain fired him for having a disability. 

News 12 Staff

Oct 3, 2023, 9:02 AM

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A 66-year-old man from Harrison sued ShopRite for wrongful firing. The man says the supermarket chain fired him for having a disability.

He says he told his managers at the Kearny ShopRite about a back injury, and says they replied by telling him they need a "more durable" employee. ShopRite fired him days later. 

Shoprite had no comment on the lawsuit. 


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