Former bank employee sues over Chucky doll prank triggering anxiety

A former bank employee has filed a lawsuit against Truist Bank, alleging discrimination and retaliation after a prank involving the doll Chucky exacerbated her anxiety disorder. Debra Jones claims that her manager placed a Chucky doll on her chair in her office, despite knowing she had a fear of dolls. This incident led to Jones being diagnosed with PTSD, as she had shared her fear of dolls with her manager at a company cookout.

Upon returning to work after two months of medical leave, Jones claimed she was treated differently and accused the bank of retaliating against her for needing to leave early to treat her autoimmune disorder. She was then moved to a new office with a new manager, where she continued to face discrimination and retaliation based on her disabilities.

Eventually, Jones was let go in March after a manager told her she couldn’t keep using her disabilities as an excuse. The lawsuit, filed in North Carolina, alleges that the bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Jones is seeking compensatory damages.

Chucky originates from the 1988 horror movie “Child’s Play,” where a dead serial killer inhabits a boy’s doll and kills people. The lawsuit highlights the importance of accommodating employees with disabilities and the consequences of failing to do so.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Truist Bank for comment on the matter. It is crucial for companies to create inclusive and supportive environments for all employees, especially those with disabilities, to prevent incidents like this from happening in the future.