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Metro controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Judge allows family’s lawsuit against Metro to move forward

    Ruling

    A judge decided that the lawsuit by Rashawn Williams’s family against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority can move forward. The suit stems from an incident in which Williams was trapped in a refuge area at Glenmont station for six days.

    Source excerpt

    • The suit stems from a 2023 incident in which Williams wandered into an “area of refuge” at the Glenmont Metro station and survived being locked in for six days without food or water.
    • A judge decided Tuesday that a lawsuit by the family of Rashawn Williams, a man who is nonverbal and has Down syndrome, against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority can move forward.
    Source

  2. 2021

    Metro apologizes for publishing letter about antisemitism

    Company response

    Metro apologized for publishing a reader letter that asserted antisemitism is not racism because Jews are "privileged." The article gives conflicting timing for the apology: it says Wednesday and also says the paper apologized the day after a letter published Monday.

    Company response

    • Apology — Metro

      Metro apologized the following day, saying, “The MetroTalk page is carefully edited with all sorts of views coming in from around the country. Our readers always challenge views that are clearly wrong in the cut and thrust of debate. But in hindsight the letter should not have made the page. Apologies.”

    Source excerpt

    • Metro apologized the following day, saying, “The MetroTalk page is carefully edited with all sorts of views coming in from around the country. Our readers always challenge views that are clearly wrong in the cut and thrust of debate. But in hindsight the letter should not have made the page. Apologies.”
    Source

  3. 2020

    Metro recalls products over possible Salmonella contamination

    Recall announced

    Metro Ontario Inc. recalled certain Metro-branded products sold in Ontario because of possible Salmonella contamination. The source reports no associated illnesses. The recall was reported on November 29, 2020.

    Company response

    • Recall — Metro Ontario Inc.

      Metro Ontario Inc. is recalling certain Metro brand products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

    Source excerpt

    • OTTAWA – Metro Ontario Inc. is recalling certain Metro brand products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
    • There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
    • Grocery store chain Metro is recalling a number of its brand products due to possible Salmonella contamination.
    Source