Boeing employee sues company after noose found at North Charleston plant

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — An employee at the Boeing Plant in North Charleston is suing the company after he found a noose hanging near his desk earlier this year.

Curtis Anthony claimed he has been racially harassed at the plant since 2017.

Anthony said he complained to management, but claimed they retaliated and moved him to a building with no air conditioning.

Anthony said after returning from a leave of absence in February, he found a noose above his desk.

In a statement, the company said,"Most of the allegations were never reported to management. Anthony is a valued Boeing employee, but there is no validity to his allegations."

The noose was made out of nylon material. There was no note or any other item with it.

Nooses are often considered symbols of hate because of their association with lynching.

Brad Zaback is vice president and general manager of the 787 program. In a statement to employees at the time of the incident, he said he was saddened and angered by the discovery. He says there's absolutely no place for racism in society and especially at Boeing.

Zaback said the company will take appropriate action against those responsible.

Earlier this year, Channel 9 reported workers at the North Charleston plant complained about a frantic and unsafe production schedule and weak oversight.

Former employees told the New York Times they felt pressured not to report violations even when faulty parts were installed in planes.

Associated Press