Supervisor Patterson was named in a 2019 lawsuit for allegedly using racial slurs towards an African-American employee, Mack. Despite complaints, Patterson continued the behavior, contributing to a hostile work environment. The court documents indicate that Patterson’s actions were central to the racial harassment claims. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/mack-v-town-of-pinetop-lakeside?utm_source=openai))

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