The world's largest retailer, Walmart, is now the subject of a wrongful death lawsuit as the result of unsafe conditions at a Massachusetts construction site. A man was electrocuted to death as he and his crew attempted to demolish a Walmart store. The details of the case raise serious questions about the safety of Walmart construction sites nationwide.

The man, originally from Brazil, was part of an unlicensed crew of contractors hired to demolish an old Massachusetts Walmart building. While the man was attempting to knock down walls, he had no idea the wiring in the wall was still connected to an electrical source. Before he knew it, his body was blistered and burned from electrocution. He died at the site.

Now, the man's family has issued a $5 million suit against Walmart for their part in hiring contractors to work in unsafe conditions. This case comes as the result of Walmart's ongoing practice of hiring unlicensed electrical contractors to provide labor at a lower cost. The retail giant works with local licensed electricians to subcontract the unlicensed crews. This practice exposes workers to significant dangers, as they are not certified electricians.

This case is not the first instance in which a worker was hurt as a result of Walmart's subcontracting practices. A lawyer representing the Massachusetts man's family decried the company's desire to cut costs, which led to the death of a "good and hard-working man."

Walmart representatives have denied any responsibility in the matter.

It appears as though Walmart's efforts to save cash may cost them a lot more, financially and otherwise. They failed to use adequate safety measures to protect the health of their demolition crew. A man who immigrated to the United States to improve his life died prematurely while trying to achieve his dream.

Source: The Boston Globe, "Suit raises questions about contractor safety," Megan Woolhouse, Feb. 5, 2012