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· 6/15/1978

Otis HIGGINS, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. GATES RUBBER COMPANY, Defendant-Appellee

Citations

  • 578 F.2d 281
  • 17 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1077
  • 1978 U.S. App. LEXIS 10698
  • 17 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 8378

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  • victim of racial harassment who responded by striking offending employee with metal bar was properly discharged for assault with a deadly weapon
  • victim of racial harassment who responded by striking offending employee with metal bar was properly discharged for assault with a deadly weapon

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Judges: Breitenstein, McKAY, McWILLIAMS

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