Indian-origin man figures in the $40 million lawsuit against Zara

An Indian-origin Zara executive has been named in the $40 million lawsuit filed against the leading Spanish clothing major.

The case filed in the Supreme Court in the state of New York this week is against the company’s alleged salary discrimination, and firing an employee for being "Jewish, American and gay".

The case names Zara, and executives Dilip Patel and Moises Costas Rodriguez.

Patel is the Country Manager for Zara in the US. He works at the brand’s Manhattan office. Rodriguez is the former CEO for Zara USA. He is currently the Director of Expansion for North and South America.


The lawsuit mentions that the employee has suffered "hostile work environment, pay discrimination, and unlawful discharge based on his religion, national origin, and sexual orientation". It claims damages in excess of $40 million.

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