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Lawsuit Against St. Louis Restaurant for Firing Manager for Post Related to Charlie Kirk Murder
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Lawsuit Against St. Louis Restaurant for Firing Manager for Post Related to Charlie Kirk Murder
Missouri law, like the law of some other states, limits even private employers from firing employees based on their political opinions.
Eugene Volokh | 9.22.2026 9:07 AM
In Mormino v. Lomb Inc., filed Aug. 31 in Missouri state court, plaintiff—General Manager for one of defendant's restaurants—posted this post on his personal Facebook page after the Charlie Kirk murder:
The restaurant fired him, and now plaintiff is suing. Missouri is one of a significant minority of states that forbids even private employers from firing employees based on their "political activity":
Every [entity] organized or existing by virtue of the laws of this state, or doing business in this state who shall:
… [D]ischarge or discriminate or threaten to discriminate against any employee in this state, with respect to his or her compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment by reason of his political beliefs or opinions; or Coerce or attempt to coerce, intimidate or bribe any member or employee to vote or refrain from voting for any candidate at any election in this state;........© Reason.com
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