Bohigian v. University of Massachusetts Medical Center

Ferrara, John S., J.

On July 29, 2012, the plaintiff, Charles Bohigian, brought this action against the defendant, the University of Massachusetts Medical Center (“the employer” or “UMass”). Bohigian’s claims are of discrimination on the basis of his gender, in violation of G.L.c. 151B, §4(1) (Count 1), and of retaliation, in violation of G.L.c. 151B, §4(4) (Count 2). UMass alleges Bohigian has not made a prima facie case for each claim and that, even if it is determined he has, he has not sufficiently rebutted the employer’s proffered nondiscriminatory and nonretaliatory reasons for its…