A woman in Horry County, US state of South Carolina, has sued Walmart and a delivery driver, alleging the driver was found “pleasuring himself” in her driveway after delivering groceries in July.
The lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed on December 19, claims Alvin B Ortiz exposed himself in his vehicle after delivering groceries on July 8. The incident occurred around 9:10 am local time in an Intracoastal Waterway community. The woman, identified as “Jane Doe,” alleges that Ortiz, 39, remained in his car in her driveway for 10–15 minutes after the delivery. When she approached his vehicle, she says she saw “his pants pulled down” and him “pleasuring himself.”
The lawsuit says the woman retreated into her home with her child and called a neighbor for help. The neighbor confronted Ortiz, who then allegedly drove away, yelling “he was coming back to ‘f— everyone up.’” The woman reported the incident to the police, who subsequently contacted the Walmart where Ortiz was employed.
Charges against Ortiz
Ortiz was arrested on July 9 and charged with indecent exposure, according to the lawsuit. He was released on bond the next day, and court records indicate his case remains pending.
Accusations against Walmart
The lawsuit accuses Walmart of failing to conduct adequate background checks and holds the company responsible for the actions of its employee while on duty. The woman seeks compensation for “past and future mental pain and suffering, mental, emotional, and psychological damage, and loss of enjoyment of life,” including medical expenses.
Walmart’s statement
Walmart told WMBF News “the safety of our associates and customers is always a top priority” and mentioned that the company’s lawyers “are reviewing the complaint and will respond appropriately to the court.”
