Melbourne, Australia, 3rd Dec 2025 – Safety Xpress is proud to announce the release of its latest innovation, the Surface Mount Bollard – 165mm x 1300mm High, Timber Look. Designed to deliver both reliable protection and aesthetic appeal, this bollard combines the resilience of galvanised steel with the natural charm of a timber-look finish.
Constructed with a 90mm galvanised steel core, the timer-look bollard offers long-term durability while eliminating the maintenance issues associated with traditional timber. The advanced timber-look coating recreates the warmth and visual appeal of wood but resists rotting, warping, and fading, making it a practical choice for environments where safety and design are equally critical.
Key Features
Heavy-duty galvanised steel core for maximum strength
Timber-look finish for a natural, stylish appearance
Low-maintenance – no rotting, warping, or painting required
Complements both modern and natural landscapes
Applications
Ideal for a wide range of projects and environments, including:
Parks, gardens, and landscaped areas
Retail precincts and shopping centres
Educational campuses and residential shared driveways
Urban streetscapes and pedestrian-friendly precincts
Hospitality outdoor areas, public walkways, and trails
Heritage and eco-sensitive sites requiring natural aesthetics
About Safety Xpress
Safety Xpress is a leading Australian supplier of safety products and equipment, committed to providing durable, compliant, and innovative safety solutions. With a strong focus on workplace protection, Safety Xpress helps businesses and individuals create safer environments across Australia.
United States, 3rd Dec 2025 —FakeTattoos.com, a rapidly growing leader in premium temporary body art, is making national headlines under the bold leadership of owner and CEO Jeff Schuette, widely known online as Jeff Shooty. Since acquiring the company in 2022, Jeff has transformed FakeTattoos.com into one of the most innovative and socially engaged temporary tattoo brands in the market—blending quality, creativity, and community with a modern approach to self-expression.
A Visionary Taking Temporary Tattoos Mainstream
When Jeff took ownership in 2022, he saw more than a business—he saw an opportunity to redefine how people explore body art without the long-term commitment of ink. Today, FakeTattoos.com offers thousands of non-toxic, waterproof temporary tattoos that stay vibrant for up to a week or more. Whether customers want intricate sleeve-style artwork, minimalist symbols, festival-ready designs, or playful kids’ tattoos, the brand provides an accessible, inclusive, and safe way to express personality through high-quality temporary ink.
Jeff’s commitment to eco-friendly packaging and sustainability continues to set the company apart as the demand for responsible consumer products grows.
A Creator Inspiring Confidence Beyond the Ink
Outside of FakeTattoos.com, Jeff has emerged as a powerful voice on personal growth and mindset. Under the name @JeffShooty on TikTok and YouTube, he produces short, motivating content about confidence, productivity, risk-taking, and stepping outside comfort zones. His 2025 hits—such as “5 Daily Habits to Boost Your Confidence” and “Why Taking Risks Pays Off”—have resonated with thousands, aligning with his mission to inspire people to live boldly.
Jeff is also developing a new podcast set to launch in 2025, where he will share deeper insights on entrepreneurship, creativity, and mindfulness.
Shaping the Future of Temporary Body Art
Looking ahead, Jeff is gearing FakeTattoos.com up for major growth. Plans include new design collections, creator collaborations, expanded global distribution, and enhanced sustainability initiatives. His goal: make temporary tattoos a mainstream lifestyle accessory for people of all ages.
“Temporary tattoos are about confidence, creativity, and having fun,” Jeff says. “My mission is to give people the freedom to express themselves without limits.”
About FakeTattoos.com FakeTattoos.com is a leading online retailer of premium, non-toxic temporary tattoos designed for all ages. Offering thousands of styles made with non-toxic inks and eco-friendly materials, the brand promotes safe, playful, and commitment-free self-expression. Under the leadership of CEO Jeff Schuette, FakeTattoos.com continues to innovate with new products, influencer collaborations, and global expansion initiatives.
To explore the collection, visit FakeTattoos.com. For inspiration, follow @JeffShooty on YouTube and X. For inquiries, contact sales@faketattoos.com.
Miami Sailing School announces an expanded curriculum focused on essential sailboat rigging training for beginners and advancing sailors.
Miami, Florida, United States, 3rd Dec 2025 — Miami Sailing School has unveiled a comprehensive educational initiative emphasizing the critical importance of learning sailboat rigging basics, marking a major step forward in addressing one of the most overlooked yet essential aspects of sailing education. With an increasing number of new sailors entering the sport, the school reports a growing demand for practical training that goes beyond merely operating a vessel and focuses instead on understanding the systems that make sailing possible. The newly expanded program highlights the fundamentals of rigging, offering students a deeper level of safety awareness, vessel control, and sailing competence.
Understanding Rigging as the Core of Seamanship
Rigging remains the backbone of every sailboat, and Miami Sailing School is placing renewed focus on demystifying both standing and running rigging systems for beginners. By teaching how wires, lines, and hardware work together to support and control the sails, the program ensures that students gain not just familiarity but operational mastery. The school’s curriculum now emphasizes that learning rigging is not reserved for advanced sailors; rather, it is a foundational skill that directly influences stability, speed, handling, and the overall sailing experience. Students are instructed in identifying shrouds, stays, halyards, sheets, and various tensioning controls, building a working knowledge that is essential for diagnosing issues, preventing failures, and optimizing performance on the water.
Safety and Confidence Through Hands-On Training
The updated program places strong emphasis on safety, citing that a large percentage of preventable mast and sail failures originate from improper rigging, neglected inspections, or unfamiliarity with tensioning requirements. Miami Sailing School has structured the training to ensure new sailors develop the judgment and independence required to assess their rig before stepping aboard. Through hands-on mast stepping demonstrations, tension evaluations, and sail-control exercises, students gain the confidence to manage their vessel’s systems without relying on outside assistance. This additional training supports the school’s goal of creating knowledgeable, self-sufficient sailors capable of safe decision-making in varying conditions.
Enhanced Curriculum Led by Experienced Instructors
The program is spearheaded by the school’s team of ASA-certified instructors, whose experience extends from recreational sailing to offshore passagemaking. Under the leadership of Captain Russ Beyer, the school integrates American Sailing Association standards with decades of practical knowledge to deliver a structured and comprehensive rigging education. Captain Beyer’s approach blends classroom explanations with repeated hands-on practice, allowing students to learn through real-world application aboard a range of training vessels. This methodology allows beginners to progress rapidly, developing not only mechanical understanding but also a sense of how proper rig tension and sail control contribute to balance, propulsion, and efficiency.
Addressing Common Rigging Challenges for New Sailors
Miami Sailing School’s rigging program also aims to reduce the high rate of beginner mistakes that can lead to equipment wear, unnecessary repairs, or avoidable safety hazards. The coursework now includes instruction in maintaining correct tension balance, preventing chafe, understanding sail shape, and conducting systematic pre-departure inspections. Students practice identifying early signs of corrosion, UV damage, frayed halyards, and worn fittings, learning to resolve issues before they escalate. By understanding how to apply preventative maintenance techniques, sailors are better prepared to extend the lifespan of their standing and running rigging components, reducing long-term costs while improving overall reliability on the water.
Building Seamanship Through Knowledge and Practice
The school’s leadership notes that rigging proficiency is one of the defining traits of a capable sailor and remains an essential building block for advancement into higher levels of certification. As part of the expanded curriculum, students learn to step and unstep masts on smaller vessels, manage sail hoisting systems, operate tensioning devices, and navigate rigging systems across multiple boat types. This hands-on exposure provides practical problem-solving experience in a controlled environment, ensuring that students can confidently handle rigging challenges when sailing independently. With Miami’s dynamic coastal conditions offering an ideal training ground, the curriculum supports both recreational sailors and those preparing for larger cruising endeavors.
A Stronger Training Standard for South Florida Sailors
Miami Sailing School has positioned the updated rigging focus as a long-term investment in sailor development throughout South Florida’s active boating community. By reinforcing the importance of early technical understanding, the program sets a higher standard for safety and seamanship across the region. The school emphasizes that learning how to rig a sailboat is not merely an introductory lesson but an essential discipline that supports every aspect of sailing. The new curriculum reflects Miami Sailing School’s ongoing commitment to thorough instruction, practical knowledge, and the preparation of sailors who understand their boats from masthead to keel.
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Kazakhstan’s Export Credit Agency (ECA) participated in the Berne Union Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Ottawa, Canada. The event convened more than 200 financial sector experts, representatives of leading ECAs and EXIM banks, international financial institutions, and private insurers from around the world.
As part of the extensive business program, the Kazakhstani delegation attended the Berne Union plenary session, working meetings of the Export Credit Agencies Committee, and sessions of the Prague Club, of which Kazakhstan’s ECA has been a member since 2004.
The central theme of the gathering—”Adaptability”—reflected the key challenges and transformations shaping the global export credit landscape: from digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) to geopolitical and sectoral shifts. The agenda included discussions on how ECAs can adapt to new industrial and political realities, the use of AI in risk assessment and insurance product management, and creating conditions conducive to export growth.
Kazakhstan’s participation in such platforms is of strategic importance. These engagements strengthen international investor confidence, enhance the visibility and attractiveness of Kazakhstani companies to foreign partners, and enable the implementation of global best practices in export credit and insurance.
During the plenary session, Astana was selected as the host city for the upcoming Berne Union Spring Meeting—an event of this scale to be held in the CIS and Central Asia for the first time. In his address, Allen Chaizhunussov, Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakhstan’s Export Credit Agency, highlighted the significance of hosting a Berne Union expert meeting in Kazakhstan, bringing together 84 leading export credit agencies and international financial institutions from more than 70 countries.
According to Mr. Chaizhunussov, the Berne Union is not merely a discussion platform but a community that shapes global standards in export support.
“We view the upcoming meeting in Astana not just as another entry in the Berne Union calendar, but as a platform for cooperation and dialogue on innovation, sustainable development, and growth. Our agency’s presence in these discussions helps position Kazakhstan as a reliable and open partner in global trade,” he noted.
On the sidelines of the forum, representatives of Kazakhstan’s ECA held a series of bilateral meetings with export credit agencies from China, Egypt, and Hong Kong, discussing cooperation opportunities, including in the areas of reinsurance and country risk assessment.
Furthermore, during the Prague Club session, Ayan Bektybayeva, Deputy Chair of the Management Board of Kazakhstan’s Export Credit Agency, was elected Deputy Chair of the Prague Club. This appointment will enable Kazakhstan’s ECA to play a more active role in shaping the international agenda and raising issues of national importance at the global level.
The Berne Union plays a pivotal role in setting global rules and standards in export credit and investment insurance. Today, the organization unites 84 major export credit agencies and international financial institutions from more than 70 countries. Collectively, its members provide around USD $2.5$ trillion in annual protection against payment risks to banks, exporters, and investors—equivalent to 13% of global cross-border trade.
The Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation has announced its new five-year strategic plan, personally led and defined by founder Martin Fensworth, focusing on educational equity, youth innovation, community development, and sustainability-oriented future skills.
United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – The Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation, under the direct guidance of founder Martin Fensworth, today unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategic advancement plan designed to expand the Foundation’s global impact across four priority areas: educational equity, youth innovation, community development, and sustainable development with future-ready skill building.
This new framework reflects Martin Fensworth’s long-standing belief that equitable access to knowledge, structured opportunity, and community resilience are essential to building a more inclusive and forward-looking society. His leadership has shaped the strategic principles, program direction, and long-term objectives that will guide the Foundation’s next phase of development.
Four Strategic Priorities Led by Martin Fensworth 1. Educational Equity & Access
Fensworth emphasized the need to expand scholarship programs, digital learning collaborations, and interdisciplinary academic initiatives. Priority areas—such as financial technology, data science, engineering, and sustainability—were selected to ensure that young people worldwide gain access to emerging fields that will define future global progress.
2. Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development
Reflecting his continued focus on nurturing the next generation of innovators, the Foundation will broaden its support for early-stage creators through Innovation Fellowships, youth entrepreneurship grants, and regional accelerator partnerships. These initiatives aim to provide mentorship, financial resources, and structured development pathways for young individuals seeking to drive positive societal impact.
3. Community Development & Local Empowerment
Under Fensworth’s leadership, the Foundation will expand efforts to strengthen underserved communities through Community Learning Hubs, digital literacy programs, and local economic strengthening initiatives. These projects align with his belief that resilient communities form the backbone of long-term social and economic advancement.
4. Sustainable Development & Future Skills
Recognizing the rapid evolution of environmental and technological landscapes, Fensworth has prioritized sustainability education, clean-tech innovation, and future-focused skill development—including AI literacy and interdisciplinary training. These initiatives aim to equip young people with the competencies necessary to succeed in and contribute to a changing global environment.
“This new strategic plan reflects our commitment to creating measurable, long-term impact for future generations,” said Martin Fensworth, founder of the Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation. “Our mission is to ensure that education, innovation, and community resilience remain accessible to all, and we will work with global partners to expand these opportunities over the next five years.”
About Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation
The Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing public good through education, youth innovation support, and community development programs. Guided by the leadership and vision of founder Martin Fensworth, the Foundation focuses on expanding access to opportunity, strengthening community resilience, and fostering long-term, meaningful social impact.
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Sur Nutrition, a trusted plant-based supplements and nutrition brand, introduces an improved AltRed supplement that features 100mg of betalain extract from red beets per capsule, delivering enhanced performance benefits and an updated dosage at the same price.
Chicago, IL, United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – Sur Nutrition, a trusted maker of plant-based and nutrition essentials, launches its improved AltRed 100mg supplement, a high-performance oxygen delivery product designed to support better breathing, sustained energy, peak performance, and faster recovery. The refreshed formula contains 100mg of beetroot extract per capsule, aligning with the latest research and athlete feedback. AltRed is available starting November 2025 exclusively through sur.co and select retail partners.
The new 100mg dosage better reflects current research based on Sur’s extensive catalog of science for AltRed, including 10 clinical studies showing 100mg was the optimal dosage for performance and longer-lasting effects. This comes with updated usage guidance that allows taking it every three hours for extended activity. AltRed continues to be Informed Sport certified batch-by-batch, ensuring it meets high standards for banned substance testing. Additionally, Sur goes above and beyond with extra internal and third-party testing; every batch made undergoes third-party testing through Eurofins, a globally recognized lab for food and supplement safety. Despite refined quality and updated dosage, pricing remains unchanged.
“AltRed has always been about unleashing the full potential of betalains. With this update, we’ve taken everything we’ve learned over the years, from athlete feedback to scientific research and built a product that delivers even more without raising the price. It’s a win for performance and a win for our customers,” said Mike Lockwood, Project Lead.
AltRed also boasts a cleaner label design, along with a new flip-top lid, which is easier and more practical versus the previous screw-top version. Moreover, its labels are easier to read and more in-line with other supplements. The product is still offered in 30- and 90-capsule options.
AltRed is still the original, high-performance betalain supplement everyone loves, designed to improve oxygen delivery (N-O) and support better endurance. The new and improved 100mg version reflects Sur Nutrition’s commitment to create proven, purposeful, plant-based products that promise stronger performances, bigger goals, and more finish-line moments ahead.
About Sur Nutrition
Founded in 2017, Sur Nutrition creates plant-based supplements and nutrition essentials built for real life. From high-performance athletes to everyday movers, Sur products are designed to fuel both intense training and daily wellness with integrity. Every product reflects the company’s values: clean ingredients, sustainability, human-centered design, and taste that doesn’t compromise. For more information, visit sur.co.
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Sur Nutrition, a leading plant-powered performance and wellness brand, is hosting an interactive booth at the San Antonio Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, welcoming runners to learn about performance-focused nutrition philosophy and sample select products for free.
Chicago, IL, United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – Sur Nutrition, a plant-powered performance and wellness brand trusted by endurance athletes and everyday movers, announces its participation in the San Antonio Marathon Health and Fitness Expo on December 5th and 6th, 2025 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Sur Nutrition will be onsite at Booth #32, offering attendees the chance to engage with the team behind the brand. Attendees can meet the Sur team, who will be available throughout the event to answer questions, discuss the science and inspiration behind formulations, and offer personalized guidance for race day preparation and everyday routines. Sur team members are also running alongside the community, connecting with fellow runners who understand the challenges and drive behind race training.
“Our team is made up of real athletes and real people who genuinely care about helping others move, feel, and perform better,” said Luke Karban, Sur General Manager. “Being at the San Antonio Marathon is about showing up for the running community. It’s an opportunity to listen, to connect, and to share what we’re building with people who value health, intention, and movement as much as we do.”
The Health and Fitness Expo is free and open to the public, making it more accessible for runners, families, and local residents to stop by and explore new wellness solutions and get ready for the weekend’s events.
Sur’s presence at the San Antonio Marathon reflects its ongoing mission to create proven, purposeful, plant-based products that support people who move with purpose, live intentionally, and expect more from the nutrition they put into their bodies.
About Sur Nutrition
Founded in 2017, Sur Nutrition creates clean, plant-based performance supplements and nutrition essentials built for real life. From endurance athletes to everyday movers, Sur products are formulated to support sustained energy, recovery, joint comfort, gut health, and overall vitality. Guided by principles of integrity, sustainability, and human-centered design, Sur empowers people to move and live better.
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Sur Nutrition, the science-first performance nutrition brand trusted by athletes nationwide, returns to The Running Event (TRE) 2025 as the official TRE Live Nutrition Sponsor, highlighting new science-driven products and activations designed for the running community.
Chicago, IL, United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – Sur Nutrition, a leader in plant-based performance products, joins The Running Event (TRE) 2025 as the official TRE Live Nutrition Sponsor.
Sur showcases its refreshed AltRed capsules (Informed Sport Certified), a betalain performance supplement that offers improved oxygen utilization, recovery, circulation, and endurance, supported by more than 10 years of clinical research and trusted by competitive marathoners and triathlete.
Sur also features its Organic Meal Shake (TRE New Product Showcase 2024 winner), a meal shake for all, but loved by athletes and runners who want clean daily nourishment without compromising taste or ingredient integrity. Powered by NatureKnit, a clinically supported fiber blend made from upcycled apple, carrot, blueberry, cranberry, and spinach fibers, Sur Organic Meal Shake naturally delivers prebiotic, postbiotic, and microbiome-support benefits for digestive comfort and sustained energy.
“Our goal at Sur is to help athletes feel their best, perform at their best, and stay connected to the joy of movement,” said Sur General Manager Luke Karban. “The Running Event brings together the heart of the run-specialty community, and we’re proud to return with products that reflect our belief that clean, science-backed nutrition can make a meaningful difference in how runners train, race, and recover.”
Throughout the show, attendees can visit Booth #19085 to sample products, view live demonstrations, access retailer resources, and experience TRE-only activations. The Sur team is also present to answer questions and provide education on fueling, recovery, and nitric oxide support.
Sur goes live on the official TRE broadcast, streamed on FloTrack and hosted by The PR Project, on December 3rd at 10:45 AM to discuss the state of performance nutrition and the opportunity for run-specialty retailers to elevate their nutrition category with science-driven products that increase AOV, strengthen repeat purchase behavior, and meet runner demand for clean, trusted solutions.
Sur’s presence at TRE 2025 reflects its commitment to create clean, plant-powered products for people who move with purpose, train with intention, and expect more from what they put in their bodies.
About Sur Nutrition
Founded in 2017, Sur Nutrition creates plant-based performance supplements and nutrition essentials built for everyone, from endurance athletes to everyday movers. Sur products are designed to support sustained energy, recovery, joint comfort, and overall vitality through clean ingredients, science-driven formulation, and human-centered design. Every product reflects the company’s core values: integrity, sustainability, taste, and the belief that nutrition should help people live and move better. For more information, visit sur.co.
Explora Books has recently republished Wilma Cotten’s memoir Is the Swing High or Low? Living with Someone with Bipolar Disorder, bringing a powerful and deeply human account back into circulation for new readers. The timing aligns with Cotten’s recent participation in the Frankfurter Buchmesse, held October 15–19, 2025, where she spoke with readers, authors, and industry professionals about the book’s long journey—and the personal story at its center. The renewed attention feels fitting: this is a memoir that grows more resonant each year, especially as conversations around mental health continue to shift.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 3rd Dec 2025 – Cotten’s book does not read like a polished case study or a neatly packaged narrative. Instead, it moves with the rhythm of lived experience—messy, hopeful, exhausted, loving, and brutally honest. She recounts the life of her daughter, Alisa, whose bipolar disorder emerged early and forcefully, reshaping the entire family. In Cotten’s hands, Alisa becomes more than a diagnosis: she is a bright, restless child who raced through the world with a mix of fearlessness and fragility that no one yet understood. The early chapters linger on those memories, allowing readers to feel the slow, creeping realization that something deeper is unfolding.
When adolescence brings the formal diagnosis, Cotten’s writing sharpens. Her account of navigating psychiatrists, medications, and inconsistent support systems lays bare the emotional labor of caring for someone whose needs constantly change. Yet the memoir isn’t built on despair. It is built on effort—years of it—sometimes rewarded, often not, always exhausting.
The republished edition arrives at a moment when readers are more attuned to the realities Cotten describes. Her story moves from mental illness to self-medication, addiction, and repeated attempts at treatment, all written with the clarity of someone who refuses to sanitize the truth. Cotten’s perspective as a mother—one who overextended herself financially, emotionally, and spiritually—gives the book its gravity. Her guilt, her fierce love, and her persistent hope run like a current beneath every chapter.
The later sections, which detail the events surrounding Alisa’s murder and the ensuing legal trials, are written with restraint. Cotten avoids sensationalism; instead, she focuses on endurance, on the unimaginable task of living forward. Her appearance at the Frankfurter Buchmesse underscored this theme: she spoke not only about the tragedy, but about the healing that writing made possible.
With this republication, Explora Books extends Cotten’s mission—to humanize mental illness, to challenge stigma, and to offer connection to anyone facing a similar path. Is the Swing High or Low? is now available through major bookstores and online retailers for readers who want to engage with this moving, unflinching memoir.
About Explora Books
Explora Books is a Vancouver-based firm helping authors break through the noise of the self-publishing world. Our mission is pushing the boundaries of creativity in amplifying your story globally. Creativity reimagined. Using focused research and strategic marketing, we give writers clear paths to visibility and measurable growth. Our team simplifies each stage of self-publishing with practical guidance and reliable support. Committed to innovation and high standards, Explora Books works to give authors a real chance to be seen, heard, and published on their own terms.
Warehouse worker says HD Supply ignored safety alarms, denied light-duty work, and fired him after a forklift fire and back injury.
Atlanta, Georgia – In June 2024, what should have been an uneventful shift at HD Supply’s Forest Park, Georgia, distribution center became a defining moment in the life of Quinton Juwon Hall. A routine assignment turned perilous when the forklift Hall was operating began to malfunction — first smoking, then overheating, and ultimately exploding. The blast released a cloud of toxic fumes that, Hall asserts, left him with a permanent back injury and caused severe disorientation. He maintains that instead of receiving support, the aftermath set off a troubling pattern of humiliation and retaliation inside the workplace — claims that now anchor a $50 million federal civil-rights lawsuit.
The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, stems from a forklift battery incident and back injury in 2024, followed by what Hall describes as a cascade of unequal treatment, denied accommodations, and a retaliatory firing. He is representing himself pro se.
For months, he has fought, often alone and pro se, to hold one of America’s largest industrial supply chains accountable for what is alleged to be discriminatory, retaliatory, and unsafe workplace practices. Case —Hall v. HD Supply, Inc., Civil Action №1:25-cv-06567 (N.D. Ga.)
According to the complaint, the lawsuit is not just about one worker’s job loss, but about “safety and dignity behind warehouse walls” at a major national distributor.
The allegations are contained in Hall’s civil complaint. At this time, HD Supply has not presented its version of events in the court record, and the court has not ruled on the merits of Hall’s claims.
From Temp Worker to High Performer
Hall’s lawsuit traces his employment to around October 2023, when he began working at an HD Supply distribution center as a temporary worker on the warehouse “put-away” team. Around March 2024, he was converted to a regular full-time employee.
According to the complaint, Hall:
Consistently met or exceeded productivity and safety expectations
Worked frequently overtime when requested
Received internal recognition and positive feedback
Hall describes himself as one of the strongest forklift and put-away operators in his department, entrusted with high-priority tasks and considered reliable under pressure.
Forklift Battery Incident and Back Injury
The heart of the lawsuit is a June 27, 2024 incident involving a forklift and an allegedly overheating battery.
Hall alleges that while operating a forklift, he noticed excessive heat and smoke coming from the battery area. He claims the situation escalated to the point that he deployed two fire extinguishers inside the warehouse to control the incident. He contends that this episode left him with a serious back injury.
The complaint describes the event as both a personal turning point and a snapshot of broader safety issues. Photo and video exhibits, according to Hall, depict flames or smoke associated with battery and charging equipment, including an image of a warehouse charger allegedly reading around 158°F.
A few days later, on or about July 1, 2024, Hall says his supervisor acknowledged the incident in a one-on-one conversation and told him, “You did all you could do, I’m just glad you’re ok.” Hall points to this alleged statement as evidence that management knew both about the safety event and his injury.
Following the incident, Hall states that he reported ongoing symptoms and requested reasonable accommodations, including modified job duties that would be more compatible with his physical limitations.
The “Cage,” Light-Duty Work, and Alleged Unequal Treatment
A central pillar of Hall’s discrimination theory is what he describes as unequal access to light-duty assignments.
According to the complaint, HD Supply maintained an enclosed light-duty area on the warehouse floor, informally referred to by workers as “the cage.” Employees who had medical restrictions were sometimes assigned there to perform less physically demanding tasks.
Hall alleges that:
Other workers with physical restrictions received cage assignments and lighter duties.
He, despite reporting a back injury and seeking accommodation, was denied comparable light-duty work.
Instead, he was instructed to perform more strenuous tasks while still recovering.
Hall claims to have preserved publicly available social-media footage that, he says, shows workers inside the cage performing lighter tasks while he, despite his injury, was assigned heavier work elsewhere. He argues that this discrepancy in treatment — particularly in the context of race — supports an inference of discrimination and pretext under federal civil-rights laws.
Rising Tension and a Firing in the Aftermath
The complaint alleges that the relationship between Hall and management deteriorated in July 2024.
On or about July 23, 2024, Hall describes a “hostile confrontation” with a supervisor in another department at the distribution center. Around that time, he claims he raised concerns about unfair treatment and safety issues.
The next day, according to Hall, the same supervisor allegedly made comments about him to others after learning he had filed a written complaint about her conduct. Hall cites a notarized witness affidavit that, he says, recounts statements suggesting retaliation — including threats that he would “get what’s coming.”
Two days later, on July 25, 2024, Hall was terminated.
The complaint recounts a phone call in which a company representative allegedly told Hall that he was being fired for an “outburst” with the supervisor on July 23. When Hall asked what he had supposedly said or done, the representative allegedly responded that she did not know because she “wasn’t back there when it happened.”
Hall argues that this admission shows that no proper factual investigation was conducted before his termination, which he characterizes as strong evidence that the stated reason for firing him was a pretext for unlawful discrimination and retaliation.
Safety Concerns After Hall’s Departure
Hall’s employment with HD Supply ended in July 2024, but his complaint contends that similar equipment and battery concerns persisted at the same facility even after he was gone.
On October 23, 2025, more than a year after his termination, a former co-worker allegedly recorded visible smoke coming from a forklift battery compartment he was operating inside the same distribution center. An internal incident report dated October 28, 2025 describing that event is attached as one of Hall’s exhibits.
Hall points to this later incident as corroborating what he says he tried to flag while employed — ongoing equipment, battery, and charging hazards that posed risks to workers on the warehouse floor.
Medical and Psychological Impact
The lawsuit devotes substantial space to describing Hall’s physical and psychological injuries, which he traces back to the June 2024 incident and its aftermath.
According to the complaint:
Hall was evaluated by a licensed psychologist, who diagnosed him with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (severe), Major Depressive Disorder, and severe anxiety, with associated functional limitations.
Hall also cites an evaluation by an orthopedic specialist, which he says documented a lumbar injury and resulted in a permanent partial disability assessment. The work-status note allegedly placed restrictions on the type of physical activity he should perform on the job going forward.
Taken together, Hall claims that these medical opinions show he has sustained a permanent injury that affects his ability to work in physically demanding warehouse roles and has diminished his long-term earning capacity.
Out of Work and Alleged Economic Losses
Since his termination on July 25, 2024, Hall alleges that he has remained unemployed despite what he describes as extensive efforts to find new work.
The complaint states that Hall has:
Submitted more than 300 job applications
Reached out to employers and recruiters
Attended interviews and followed up with prospective employers
Maintained a detailed mitigation log tracking his job-search efforts
Hall argues that this record demonstrates he has done what the law requires to mitigate his damages, and that his continuing unemployment stems from his injury, the mental-health impact of the events, and the stigma he says is associated with how his employment ended — not from any unwillingness to work.
He estimates his combined economic and non-economic losses — including back pay, front pay, lost benefits, medical expenses, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life — at not less than $50 million, and notes that the amount could increase as more information emerges in discovery.
The Legal Claims: Civil Rights, Disability, and State Law
Hall’s lawsuit is built on a multi-layered legal framework that combines federal civil-rights laws with state-law tort theories.
Among the claims asserted:
Race discrimination in violation of federal civil-rights statutes, based on alleged disparate treatment and termination
Hostile work environment, alleging severe or pervasive conduct tied to race and disability
Retaliation, claiming that HD Supply punished him for complaining about discrimination and safety issues
Disability discrimination and failure to accommodate, alleging that the company did not reasonably adjust his duties after his back injury
Retaliation and interference under federal disability law
A claim under a federal statute that allows uncapped compensatory and punitive damages in certain race-discrimination cases
Defamation under Georgia law, based on alleged statements that he was “faking” his injury
A state-law wrongful termination / retaliatory discharge theory, pled in the alternative
He demands a jury trial on all claims that can be decided by a jury and explicitly seeks compensatory, punitive, and, where applicable, liquidated damages.
An Unusually Document-Heavy Pro Se Case
Many pro se employment lawsuits are filed with minimal documentation attached. Hall’s complaint is an exception.
According to the filing, his case is supported by an extensive exhibit set that includes:
His administrative charge and Right-to-Sue notice from a federal civil-rights agency
Internal performance awards and positive evaluations
17 notarized witness affidavits , safety complaints and incident reports related to forklift batteries and charging equipment
Photo and video evidence of smoke and alleged overheating equipment
Medical records, psychological evaluations, and disability notices
A detailed job-search mitigation log
Comparator evidence, including images and footage that Hall claims show other employees receiving lighter “cage” assignments while he continued heavier work; and
Internal incident reports describing the forklift battery event;
Hall argues that this record will show not only that the company’s justifications for its actions are unfounded, but that its conduct was carried out with malice or reckless indifference to his rights — language that mirrors the legal standard for punitive damages in many federal discrimination cases.
Inside HD Supply: Company Overview and Online Footprint
Founded in 1974,HD Supply has grown into one of the nation’s largest industrial distributors, serving construction, maintenance, and institutional customers across the United States.
The HD Supply company overview highlights business segments that include:
– HD Supply HVAC products and systems
– HD Supply flooring materials and installation supplies
– HD Supply appliances for multifamily, hospitality, and commercial properties
– HD Supply facility maintenance, inventory, and repair solutions
Through its e-commerce platform—often referred to as HD Supply online shopping—the company serves contractors, government agencies, property managers, and maintenance professionals nationwide. HD Supply also offers HD Supply net 30 accounts, a trade-credit option that allows qualified customers to purchase materials on account with 30-day invoicing. These net-30 terms are widely used in construction and property-management sectors as a short-term financing tool.
The company operates numerous HD Supply locations across the country and employs thousands of workers. Its HD Supply careers portal advertises roles in logistics, warehouse operations, supply-chain management, sales, and corporate functions.
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