Pharmacist fired for pulling gun on robber....

[Machx2]

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44483817/ns/today-today_people/

A Michigan pharmacist who fought off armed attackers by firing a gun of his own to thwart a robbery attempt in May was hailed by many as a hero.

After the hair-raising confrontation that was captured on surveillance video, Jeremy Hovan’s employer rewarded him with a pink slip. Now, Hovan is fighting back, filing a federal lawsuit against Walgreens for wrongful termination.

“No life was lost, no life was harmed, and nothing was stolen,’’ Hovan’s lawyer, Dan Swanson, told NBC News. “So in that context, I think he was a hero. He was exercising his reasonable right of self-defense in the face of a gunman who attempted to pull a trigger three times and shoot him. Presumably, shoot him dead.’’


Hope this isn't a repost, I looked for it but couldn't find it.

[bcoop]

Fuck Walgreen's.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

but it all depends on Walgreens rules... if the employees aren't supposed to have a gun, you pretty much HAVE to fire him

[SMKR]

most corporations these days have those policies

[bcoop]

but it all depends on Walgreens rules... if the employees aren't supposed to have a gun, you pretty much HAVE to fire him

Not really. I'll be going to CVS from now on. If he had a legal right to have the gun (and he did), Walgreen can shove their policy up their asses. He saved them a possible murder scene, and who knows how much in stolen money/merchandise. And they want to thank him by firing him? FUCK Walgreen's.

[347Mike]

Who the hell shops at Walgreens anyways?

[Mike]

Fuck Walgreen's.

x2

I wont being going to another one anytime soon.

[bcoop]

Who the hell shops at Walgreens anyways?

If you have their reward card, they run some pretty damn good sales every week.

[347Mike]

If you have their reward card, they run some pretty damn good sales every week.

Disregard. I think I was in a Walgreens a few months ago. I bought a $1 5" hacksaw and a pair of pliers.

[Machx2]

but it all depends on Walgreens rules... if the employees aren't supposed to have a gun, you pretty much HAVE to fire him

You don't have to fire anyone. They set themselves up for a lawsuit that they will lose. Their policy means jack when it comes to ones life. Everyone has a right to protect themselves. He will easily win millions in court I imagine.

[GE]

I think most places would can you for doing that. It's a liability. For one, the guy obviously couldn't follow directions since he was most likely told not to carry a gun to work in the first place. Secondly, it's a tremendous liability for the store if he shot someone. I know nobody on this board is going to agree, but that's just how it beez.

[mstng86]

If you have their reward card, they run some pretty damn good sales every week.

This is true.


Who the hell shops at CVS?

[Junioropolous07]

Fuck Walgreen's.

street pharmacist FTW

[bcoop]

Disregard. I think I was in a Walgreens a few months ago. I bought a $1 5" hacksaw and a pair of pliers.

If you keep an eye out, you can get Gatorade, razor blades, deodorant, shampoo, etc dirt fucking cheap.

[GE]

He will easily win millions in court I imagine.

Based upon what? If he signs Company Document exhibit X, stating that he understood that he won't bring a gun to work, and he does, what legal grounds does he have to stand on?