He declined to comment on whether Walmart will offer Spaeth's job back, saying the case is still active. The lawsuit has led to a series of difficult moments for Spaeth and Stevenson. Stevenson and Spaeth endured hours of questions from Walmart's attorneys during the fight, which began when the EEOC found that the women's claims had merit, and sued Walmart. They grieved the death of their mother, Sandra Barnes, who had helped Spaeth first apply for the Walmart job and who was a champion for those with developmental disabilities.