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Former Ford worker in kiosk fiasco considers legal action

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July 22, 2026

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A former Ford worker has retained an attorney after being fired for allegedly failing to pay for a $1.95 cookie at the Kentucky Truck Plant, according to a Ford Authority report.

Kurt Kromm, an 11-year employee, was recorded using a self-service Aramark kiosk that displayed a red light, which appeared to indicate that the transaction had not been completed.

Kromm later provided screenshots showing that his debit card had been charged for the cookie. The United Auto Workers asked him to have the records notarized, and Ford subsequently cleared him to return to work. Kromm declined the offer and found another job. Ford, Aramark and the union are reviewing the incident.

Attorney J. Will Huber said the allegation of theft was false and that evidence of the payment had been available from the beginning. Huber said Kromm is considering legal claims over damage to his reputation and lost wages, arguing that a delayed offer to return did not correct the harm caused by the accusation.