Bloomin’ Brands, owner of fast casual dining chains including Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill, was sued Tuesday in Florida Middle District Court over alleged employment discrimination under the ADA. The case was filed by Buckman & Buckman on behalf of Danielle Christopher. Counsel have not yet appeared for the defendant. The case is 8:22-cv-01242, Christopher v. Bloomin’ Brands Inc.

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discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(a)(1) and

42 U.S.C. § 1981; and disability discrimination and retaliation under the Americans

with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12112(a). In support of her claims, Plaintiff alleges

1. Defendant is a Delaware corporation that owns and operates restaurants

throughout the United States. They are headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and their

principal address is 2202 North West Shore Blvd., 5th Floor, Tampa, Florida 33607.

2. Plaintiff was an employee at Defendant’s restaurant named “Outback and

Carrabba’s Express,” located at 13025 US-301, Suite 104, Riverview, Florida 33578.

3. Plaintiff was employed by Defendants from December 20, 2022, to April 1,

2021, as a...

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