Legal Opinion
Brader v. Biogen Inc.
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided March 4, 2019No. CIVIL ACTION NO. 16-cv-10889-DPWPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DOUGLAS P. WOODLOCK, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Plaintiff Dr. Mark Brader brings this suit against his former employer, Biogen Inc., alleging disability discrimination and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Discovery having been completed, Biogen Inc. now moves for summary judgment.
I. BACKGROUND
A. Factual Background
1. Relevant Parties
Defendant, Biogen Inc., is a pharmaceutical company that develops, markets, and manufactures therapies for people living with serious neurological, autoimmune, and other rare diseases.
Alphonse Galdes was employed by Biogen as the Senior Vice President…
2Cases cited35 opinions
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