An all-white jury will hear allegations of racial discrimination levied against a local heating and air contractor in federal court next week. A former sheet metal worker, Ron Hayes, employed by Laroy Thomas Inc. during 2003 and 2004, says he was constantly harassed on the job because of his skin color. ‘Ron was subjected to racial slurs on a daily basis with physical abuse’ Hayes attorney, Glen Hudspeth, told potential jurors Tuesday. ‘It was severe and it was extreme. But Ned Stewart, the attorney representing Laroy Thomas, told the panel the company is innocent of any wron...

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