An ex-employee of Sears is suing the company, claiming that he was subject to discrimination because he is Muslim. The employee, Belal Degedeh, claims that he was referred to in derogatory terms and interrogated about his background and political views. A spokesman for Sears denies any wrongdoing.
See "Muslim ex-employee sues Sears", Matt O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, August 17, 2004