Dumas was an African-American employee of Union Pacific Railroad Company

(UPRC), which employed him as a regional manager. UPRC, a rail freight company, was named in a discrimination claim by a co-worker of Dumas.

During the EEOC investigation, Dumas supported his co-worker’s claims by offering statements verifying discriminatory practices at UPRC. After the coworker’s claim was settled, UPRC conducted a routine audit that found that Dumas had falsified his track inspection records over a period of time in the past. UPRC immediately terminated Dumas.

CASE QUESTIONS

1. Does Dumas have a valid employment discrimination claim?

2. If so, what theories would best be advanced by Dumas?