Note to students: legal case studies can be challenging to parse through, but they're cheaper than a textbook. Hint: for the Abercrombie case in particular, Google is your friend. Wikipedia is your friend. Don't be hesitant to ask these two friends for help.

PART I (5 points)

Find and read the summary and headnotes AND facts and procedural history of the following Washington State case on NexisUni.

Blackburn v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 186 Wn.2d 250

Answer the following question in a maximum of two sentences: why did the hospital argue that remove the plaintiffs from working was the right thing to do? Why did the plaintiffs sue in response?

Also be prepared to discuss in class regarding what you think was the correct course of action.

PART II (15 points)

Find the following Supreme Court case on Nexis Uni: EEOC v. Abercrombie and Fitch.135 S. Ct. 2028, a case started when Abercrombie refused to hire an applicant named Samantha Elauf. Then answer the following in ONE short sentence each.

1. In one sentence, describe headnote 1 in your own words (HN1) - 1 point

2. In one sentence, describe headnote 8 (HN8) means in your own words.- 1 point

3. Why did Abercrombie refuse to hire Samantha Elauf? - 1 point

4. Why was Samantha Elauf not listed as the plaintiff? Hint: go to the EEOC's website and find out what plaintiffs need to do to file a complaint under Title VII. - 2 points

5.In your opinion, was this the correct decision? Why or why not? Be sure to use the different ethics frameworks we discussed in class. Keep your answers to 3-4 paragraphs and be prepared to discuss in class.