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Author(s):Boslet, Michael A.
Author Affiliation:Executive Editor, Golfweek's SuperNEWS
Title:Deere settles race-bias suit: Former exec claimed company foiled plans to buy two dealerships
Section:News report
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Source:Golfweek's SuperNEWS. Vol. 7, No. 8, May 6 2005, p. 2.
Publishing Information:Orlando, FL: Turnstile Publishing Company
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Business profile; Litigation; African-Americans in turf; Business management; Distribution (economics); Equipment industry
Business Name:John Deere & Company
Abstract/Contents:States that "Deere & Co. reached an out-of-court settlement in March [2005] with retired company executive Kenny Edwards, ending his racial discrimination lawsuit stemming from his failed attempt to become the first African-American to own a John Deere dealership." Describes the lawsuit and notes that "as part of his settlement with Deere, Edwards cannot be considered as a prospective dealer."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Boslet, M. A. 2005. Deere settles race-bias suit: Former exec claimed company foiled plans to buy two dealerships. Golfweek's SuperNEWS. 7(8):p. 2.
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