McCullers v. Koch Foods of Alabama LLC et al

On February 27, 2025, Jarrett McCullers filed a federal lawsuit in Alabama against Koch Foods entities. McCullers, an African American former employee, alleges severe racial discrimination and harassment during his tenure at a poultry processing plant. The complaint details that white coworkers and supervisors subjected him to racial slurs, threats, and disparate treatment. McCullers claims the company created a hostile work environment and retaliated against him for reporting the misconduct. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 42 U.S.C. Section 1981, asserting systemic failure to prevent or remedy the workplace abuse.

The case remains in early litigation stages as of mid-2026; the defendants have filed an answer denying liability, and discovery is ongoing.

Whether Koch Foods failed to address known racial harassment and retaliated against the plaintiff for complaints, thereby violating federal anti-discrimination laws and creating a hostile work environment.

The case highlights persistent racial discrimination issues in the meat and poultry processing industry, drawing attention from civil rights organizations and labor advocates regarding workplace equity and corporate accountability in the American South.