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| Wells Fargo Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Celebrity Chef Shawn DavisAllegations include reputational harm and racial bias at the hands of one of America's largest banks
By: Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas, NV – August 22, 2025 – Shawn Davis, better known as Chef Big Shake and famously regarded as one of Shark Tank's "biggest misses," has filed a lawsuit in the Nevada Clark County District Court on August 20, 2025, against Wells Fargo Bank and employee David Parra, accusing the banking giant of racist and discriminatory practices that inflicted reputational harm, loss of dignity, and public humiliation. According to the lawsuit, Wells Fargo's actions represent a broader pattern of systemic discrimination within major financial institutions. "This is not about the money," said Davis's attorney, Milan Chatterjee. "Shawn doesn't need the money, but his experience is a powerful example of the prejudice African Americans continue to face in corporate America. Wells Fargo must be held accountable— Davis, a nationally recognized entrepreneur and television personality, has built a multi-million- https://bit.ly/ For media inquiries, please contact: Shawn Davis chefbigshake@ 615-414-3317 About Shawn Davis (Chef Big Shake) Shawn Davis, known to millions as Chef Big Shake, gained nationwide attention after his appearance on ABC's Shark Tank. Despite being turned down, he transformed his brand into a national success, with appearances on major TV networks and partnerships across the food and hospitality industry. End
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