A Las Vegas bartender who was robbed at gunpoint was reportedly forced to repay his bosses the money that was stolen during the harrowing ordeal at Lodge Hualapai. Edward Parker has now filed a lawsuit against the business for docking his pay nearly $4,000 against his will, NBC News reports.
- Parker was on shift when a gunman entered in the early hours of December 4, 2020. The assailant ordered him to “kneel on the ground and put his hands behind his head while the armed assailant took all the money that was at the bar,” a Clark County civil complaint filed last week revealed. As if that wasn’t terrifying enough, it seemed his bosses blamed him.
- His bosses made Parker sign a “repayment form” after the robbery. “Edward was terrified during the ordeal and feared for his life” as the gunman got away with $3,937.35,” the lawsuit revealed. It went on to say that Parker signed the form as he was worried he would be fired and he needed the job. He alleges that his paychecks were docked $300 at a time until the money was paid off by June 2021.
- Parker continued to work hard despite the experience. His lawyer claims that Parker suffered “panic attacks” and “major anxiety” as a result of being put into the repayment plan. However, that never affected his ability or willingness to work.
- He was basically fired after he finished repaying the money. In July 2021, after the money was repaid, Parker was demoted to “extra board” status which basically means he’d only be called for a shift when needed. He’s never been asked to work since.
- Two people were arrested in connection with the robbery. However, Parker’s lawsuit is quick to point out that “there is no evidence whatsoever that Edward knew these individuals or had anything to do with their actions.”
