Law, Business, and Society 9th Edition by Tony McAdams

Exercise 34

Frederick Claus, a white man with a degree in electrical engineering and 29 years of experience with Duquesne Light Company, was denied a promotion in favor of a black man who had not earned a bachelor's degree and did not have the required seven years of experience. Only 2 of 82 managers in that division of Duquesne Light were black. Claus sued, claiming in effect that he was a victim of "reverse discrimination." At trial, both sides conceded that the black candidate was an outstanding employee and that he was qualified to be a manager. Decide the case. Explain. See Claus v. Duquesne Light Co. , 46 F.3d 1115 (1994); cert. den. 115 S.Ct. 1700 (1995).