If a plaintiff feels that there are individual acts of intentional discrimination in his firm that have led to a statistical disparity in the firm, and this disparity is a function of a larger culture of discrimination. Which of the following lawsuits is he most likely to file?

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In showing class action pattern and practice lawsuits, the plaintiffs attempt to show three things. First, they show some statistical disparities between the composition of some group within the company compared to some other relevant group. Second, the plaintiff tries to show that there are individual acts of intentional discrimination that suggest that the statistical disparity is a function of the larger culture. Finally, the plaintiff usually tries to make the case that the promotion and/or pay procedures leave too much discretion to managers, providing the avenue through which their unconscious biases can play a part.

If a Plaintiff Feels That There Are Individual Acts of Intentional