Well, let me tell you ’bout this here Kerri Harris Cargill lawsuit thing. It’s a real mess, you know? This Kerri Harris gal, she was just 31 years young. A good strong woman, workin’ hard, mindin’ her own business. Just tryin’ to make a livin’ like the rest of us.
Now, from what I hear, she was workin’ over at that Cargill place, big company, lots of folks workin’ there. And there was this fella, Craig Armstead his name was. He took a likin’ to Kerri, you see? But she wasn’t interested, not one bit. Poor gal just wanted to do her job, not be bothered by some fella pesterin’ her.
This Armstead fella, he kept on and on, for a whole year, they say. Wouldn’t leave her be. It’s a scary thing, a man won’t take no for an answer. And then, Lord have mercy, things took a turn for the worse. They say this Armstead, he up and killed her. Stabbed her, right there at work. Can you believe it? Killed her just ’cause she wouldn’t go out with him. What a wicked thing to do.
- Kerri Harris was 31 years old.
- She worked at Cargill.
- Craig Armstead, a coworker, wanted to date her.
- Kerri Harris refused his advances.
They caught him, this Armstead fella. Had a trial and everything. Found him guilty of murder, they did. And right they should! You can’t go around killin’ people just ’cause they don’t wanna be with you. He got what he deserved, I reckon.
But this lawsuit, it ain’t just about Armstead. It’s about that Cargill company too. Folks are sayin’ maybe they coulda done somethin’ to protect Kerri. Maybe they knew this Armstead fella was trouble. Maybe they shoulda stepped in and stopped him before things got outta hand. It’s like when a dog bites someone, sometimes you gotta blame the owner, not just the dog, you know?
This Cargill lawsuit, it’s got folks talkin’. They say maybe Cargill didn’t do enough to keep their workers safe. Maybe they didn’t have the right rules in place, or maybe they didn’t enforce ’em good enough. It’s a big company, you’d think they’d have a way to keep their people safe from harm. But sometimes, big companies, they care more about the money than the people, that’s what some folks say.
They talkin’ about “corporate practices” and all that fancy lawyer talk. But what it boils down to is this: did Cargill do right by Kerri? Did they do everything they could to protect her? Or did they turn a blind eye, let things slide, and now a young woman is dead because of it?
This here lawsuit, it’s gonna be a long and drawn-out affair, I reckon. Lawyers talkin’, judges listenin’, and poor Kerri, she ain’t here to tell her side of the story. It’s a sad thing, a real sad thing. And it makes you wonder, you know? Makes you wonder how many other folks are out there workin’ in places where they ain’t safe, where nobody’s lookin’ out for ’em. Makes you wonder if anythin’ will ever change.
The court found that Armstead guy guilty of murder, and aggravated assault, and havin’ a weapon when he done the crime. He got punished for what he did, that’s for sure. But like I said, some folks think Cargill needs to be held accountable too. They say Cargill aided and abetted in the whole thing. Fancy words, but it means they think Cargill helped it happen, one way or another.
- Craig Armstead was found guilty of murder and other offenses.
- The lawsuit also involves allegations against Cargill.
- Some people believe Cargill could have prevented Kerri Harris’ death.
Now, there’s talk about somethin’ called the “touch and concern” test. I ain’t no lawyer, but from what I gather, it’s about whether what happened over there at Cargill has anythin’ to do with the laws here in America. See, Cargill, it’s a big company, does business all over the world. And some folks are sayin’ that maybe this whole mess started somewhere else, in some other country where things are different. It’s all very complicated, makes my head spin just thinkin’ about it.
But what I do know is this: a young woman is dead, and that’s a tragedy. And whether it’s that Armstead fella alone or Cargill too, somebody needs to be held responsible. Justice needs to be served. Kerri Harris deserves that much. And all the rest of us workin’ folks, we deserve to know that we’re safe when we go to work, that somebody’s got our backs. It’s a simple thing, really, but it seems like sometimes, it’s the simple things that get forgotten.
Keywords: Kerri Harris, Cargill, lawsuit, Craig Armstead, murder, safety, corporate practices.
