In a shocking turn of events, Alexander Morris, a member of the iconic Motown music group Four Tops, has filed a lawsuit against Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, Michigan, accusing them of racial discrimination and misconduct. Morris, who is Black, claims that the hospital staff restrained him and ordered a psychological exam simply because they refused to believe he was a part of the renowned music group.

According to the lawsuit filed on Monday, Morris visited the hospital in April 2023 for chest pain and breathing problems. However, instead of receiving immediate medical attention, he was met with disbelief and wrongful assumptions about his mental health. The hospital staff allegedly questioned his identity as a celebrity figure and assumed that he was mentally ill.

Although Morris joined the Four Tops in 2019 and is not an original member, the hospital staff did not believe his claims until a nurse intervened and acknowledged his association with the group. Consequently, the psychological exam was canceled. In an attempt to reconcile the situation, the hospital offered a mere $25 gift card as an apology. However, Morris refused to accept it, expressing his displeasure with the hospital's actions.

In response to the allegations, Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital stated, "We remain committed to honoring human dignity and acting with integrity and compassion for all persons and the community. We do not condone racial discrimination of any kind." However, the hospital refrained from commenting further on the pending litigation.

This incident garnered public attention last year when Morris publicly addressed the incident, revealing that he felt disrespected upon returning to his hometown of Detroit and being treated as though he were mentally unstable.

As the lawsuit unfolds, the allegations of racial discrimination and misconduct are expected to be thoroughly investigated. The case not only highlights the importance of treating all individuals with respect and dignity, regardless of their status or occupation but also sheds light on the ongoing struggle against racial discrimination in various sectors of society.

Ultimately, it is hoped that Morris's lawsuit will prompt necessary changes in how hospitals handle their patients, ensuring that such incidents of discrimination are prevented in the future.