Rogers v. International Business MacHines Corp.

MEMORANDUM

ZIEGLER, District Judge.

I. History of Case

John F. Rogers was employed by International Business Machines for 14 years when he was discharged on April 23, 1979, from the position of Pittsburgh Branch Manager. Plaintiff’s dismissal was precipitated by written accusations from certain employees that his job performance and personal conduct were inimical to the interests of the company. The accusations were initiated pursuant to IBM’s “Open Door Policy,” which permits an employee to raise matters of concern with key members of management.

An investigation by the company focused on the…