Lawsuit Says Refinery Contractor Fired St. Croix Man, Then Blacklisted Him Over False Allegations

A St. Croix man has filed a new civil lawsuit accusing refinery contractor National Industrial Services of firing him without explanation after three years of what he describes as strong performance, then spreading false allegations that blacklisted him in the refinery industry and cost him a second job. The complaint alleges that race, color and national origin discrimination were behind the company’s actions and claims the treatment was part of a broader pattern that favored non-local and non-Black employees. According to the lawsuit, Elisha Mondesir worked for NIS from 2017 until his termination in 2020. During that time, the complaint says, he “never received any negative performance evaluations or disciplinary warnings.” Instead, the filing states that he “received performance-based bonuses and earned compensation for his effective management and technical oversight.” The suit says Mondesir held multiple positions during his three years with the company, including supervisor, su...