Audra Sommers,also Known as Timothy Cornish,claims to Be "A Female

question 83

Essay

Audra Sommers,also known as Timothy Cornish,claims to be "a female with the anatomical body of a male." Sommers (his/her preferred name)was terminated from his/her employment with Budget Marketing,Inc.because female employees refused to use the restroom with him/her and Sommers refused to use the men's room.Budget said there was significant disruption of the company's work routine as a result of this conflict.Sommers brought suit alleging a violation of Title VII.Does Title VII afford protection for Sommers?

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