Law, Business, and Society 9th Edition by Tony McAdams

Exercise 39

Gregory, a black male, was offered employment by Litton Systems as a sheet metal worker. As part of a standard procedure he completed a form listing a total of 14 nontraffic arrests but no convictions. Thereupon the employment offer was withdrawn. Gregory then brought suit, claiming he was a victim of racial discrimination.
a. Explain the foundation of his argument.
b. Decide the case. See Gregory v. Litton, 412 F.2d 631 (9th Cir. 1972).