Perkins v. Flatley

BACKGROUND

This is an action for employment discrimination based on handicap under M.G.L.c. 151B, §4(16). Plaintiff alleges that he was employed by The Flatley Company at its Sheraton Tara Hotel in Newton from September 1989 until March 1990 as a house person. He claims he was discharged in violation of c. 15 IB §4(16) because of a physical handicap, i.e. alcoholism, and he seeks damages for lost earnings and emotional distress. Defendant claims that plaintiff agreed to the termination and that plaintiff has not met his burden to show a discriminatory motive for the termination.

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