Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit April 7, 2003, 02-1768 (Brinda Adams v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.)

DIANE P. WOOD, Circuit Judge.

Brinda Adams was fired by her former employer, Sam's Club/Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart), for allegedly stealing $12.65 from a co-employee. Believing that the real reason for her discharge was discrimination on the basis of her race (African-American), Adams brought this lawsuit.