James Schoenberger Interviewed for a Position with the Chicago Transit

Essay

James Schoenberger interviewed for a position with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).He talked with the person who would ultimately be his supervisor,Zu Christian,and was offered a salary of $19,300.Under CTA procedures,only the Placement Department could give final salary figures.When Placement's figure for Schoenberger was computed,it was lower,and Schoenberger sued for the higher figure.CTA claimed Zu Christian had no authority to offer a particular salary.Discuss the legal issues in the case from both CTA's and Schoenberger's perspectives.