Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations v. Central Blood Bank

Opinion by Judge

Williams, Jr.,

On May 21, 1979, the Pittsburgh Human Relations Commission (Commission) adjudged that the Central Blood Bank of Pittsburgh (Central) was guilty of racial discrimination in failing to hire Duwayne Booker for a job opening. The Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County reversed the Commission, concluding that the Commission’s adjudication was not supported by substantial evidence. From the trial court’s order the Commission filed the instant appeal.

Central is a non-profit corporation that distributes blood to hospitals in the Pittsburgh area. Pursuant to that…