Scenario 2 - Employment Discrimination

Born in 1975, Juanita Mendoza immigrated from Mexico in 2005 and became a U.S. citizen in 2010.Mendoza speaks fluent English with a strong Hispanic accent. Her accent does not interfere with her ability to communicate with others. Mendoza worked as a cook and waitress for 20 years.Although she did not have any formal management experience, Mendoza applied for a shift manager's job with [Restaurant Name]; however, she was not hired for the position. The restaurant currently employs 5 full time employees and 14 part time employees.

• Analyze the possible grounds Mendoza might have for a discrimination lawsuit against [Restaurant Name].
• Provide support for each ground selected and then provide arguments that [Restaurant Name] could make to counter each claim.
• Explain how your answer might change if the restaurant only employs a total of 12 people.

Scenario 3 - Secured Transactions and Bankruptcy

Bayside Restaurant Supplies agreed to sell 10 new commercial coffee makers and 5 freezers to [Restaurant Name] for $27,500. Bayside retained a security interest in the equipment.[Restaurant Name] agreed to pay for the equipment in equal installments over 48 months.

• Evaluate Bayside's rights as a creditor if [Restaurant Name] files bankruptcy 18 months after purchasing the equipment.
• Discuss Bayside's rights as a creditor if [Restaurant Name] sold the 2 refrigerators and 5 coffee makers for $750 approximately 30 days prior to filing bankruptcy.
• Explain how a failure by Bayside to file a financing statement might impact the outcome of both scenarios.