A Michigan lawsuit claims Campbell Soup executive Martin Bally made offensive remarks about Indian workers and called Campbell’s products food for “poor people” during a salary meeting with cybersecurity analyst Robert Garza in November 2024.

Garza says he reported the comments to his manager, who discouraged involving HR, and was then abruptly fired.

A recording of the conversation later aired on local TV; Campbell’s says it didn’t know about the recording, is investigating, and has placed Bally on leave.

The company denies the comments and defends its product quality, CBS News has reported.

Garza is seeking damages for emotional, reputational, and economic harm.