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The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday told a federal judge that its case against Wal-Mart for wrongfully firing an employee for lawfully using medical marijuana in accordance with state law to
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Lawsuit Charging Wal-Mart With Wrongfully Firing Medical Marijuana Patient

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I also am aware of the "deep pockets" issues in regard to lawsuits. But I think it is appropriate to note that Walmart has some well documented problems with inappropriate actions regarding employment issues. They have taken many steps correct their issues - but there have absolutely been systemic problems.

Without more details in this particular case, it's hard to state with any certainty the motivation for the suit.

On the surface, I think a termination based solely on a marijuana drug test for an employee with brain cancer taking a prescribed and medically necessary treatment is wrong. I would like to know the other details of the situation.
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