Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Ford Fires Worker Over Alleged $8 Snack Theft
Two former Ford employees, Nick Nabozny and Kurt Kromm, were fired for allegedly stealing snacks worth $8 and $1.95 respectively.
Nabozny claimed he tried to pay for Doritos and Ritz Crackers but the payment process timed out.
Kromm was accused of taking a cookie when he felt light-headed.
Both employees deny the theft allegations and believe they were wrongfully terminated.
Ford maintains that their actions constitute theft due to company policies.
Nick Nabozny fired for allegedly stealing $8 worth of Doritos and Ritz Crackers.
Kurt Kromm fired last year for allegedly stealing a $1.95 cookie.
Both employees claim they attempted to pay for the snacks.
Ford considers the payment process timeout as theft.
Nabozny cashed out his 401(K) to sustain his family after termination.
- Who
- Nick Nabozny and Kurt Kromm, former Ford employees
- What
- Alleged theft of snacks from Ford's self-serving marketplace
- When
- Nick Nabozny in April, Kurt Kromm last year
- Where
- Ford's facilities
- Why
- Payment process timeout considered as theft by Ford
Ford's Stance
Employees' Stance
Theft Allegations
Ford's Stance
Ford considers the employees' actions as theft due to payment process timeout.
Employees' Stance
Employees claim they attempted to pay for the snacks but were wrongfully accused.
Company Policy
Ford's Stance
Ford enforces strict policies against theft, regardless of the item's value.
Employees' Stance
Employees argue that the company's policies are overly harsh and unfair.
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Employee 1
- Nick Nabozny
- Employee 2
- Kurt Kromm
- Alleged Theft Amount
- $8 (Doritos and Ritz Crackers)
- Previous Theft Amount
- $1.95 (Cookie)
- Union Involvement
- United Auto Workers