Rail Systems Equipment Corporation discharges Porter,who sues Rail Systems for employment discrimination under Title VII.The defendant learns that Porter lied on his job application and argues that,had it known of the lie,it would have fired him.This is

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The fact that Porter lied on his job application does not provide a valid defense for Rail Systems in a Title VII discrimination lawsuit. The focus of the lawsuit is on discriminatory practices and behavior, and Porter's lying may have other consequences but it does not excuse discriminatory actions that violate Title VII.

Rail Systems Equipment Corporation Discharges Porter,who Sues Rail Systems for Employment