Rapold v. Baxter Int'l, Inc., No. 11-2715 (7th Cir. 2013)
Annotate this CasePharmaceutical company (Baxter) offered Dr. Rapold, who is Swiss and was living in Europe, the position of Medical Director of Cellular Therapy at its Illinois headquarters. The position was described as “at will.” Unable to wait while Rapold obtained a visa, Baxter entered into a consulting agreement with Rapold to enable him to begin work immediately from Europe. During the six-month consultancy, there were reports of problematic behavior involving rudeness and fits of anger. Baxter revoked the offer. The district court rejected his nationality discrimination claim under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. 2000e. The Seventh Circuit affirmed, rejecting an argument that the district court erred by refusing to tender his proffered mixed-motive jury instruction.
The court issued a subsequent related opinion or order on June 3, 2013.
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