Ford Worker Fired Over $1.95 Cookie Gets $33K Settlement

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An 11-year veteran at a Kentucky Ford plant lost his job over a single cookie worth less than two dollars, sparking outrage over workplace fairness. The diabetic worker's termination for the minor infraction drew widespread criticism of the company's disciplinary practices. After the public backlash, Ford offered a settlement of $33,000 to resolve the dispute. The case raises serious questions about proportional punishment and employee treatment in manufacturing facilities.

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