Pat Smith an employee of Medical Providers Inc MPI a private

Pat Smith, an employee of Medical Providers Inc (MPI)., a privately owned medical clinic, brought suit against MPI for discrimination based on the Equal Protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. Pat believed that evidence supports Pat\'s belief that MPI has systematically and consistently treated Pat adversely, compared to other employees, based on gender. Will Pat win the lawsuit which is brought under the Equal Protection Clause?

A.

Yes, because gender discrimination is unlawful and governed by federal law.

B.

Yes, if Pat is a female. If Pat is a male, then only if reverse discrimination is proved.

C.

The outcome of the suit cannot be determined based on the information provided.

D.

Pat will lose because the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution\'s Equal Protection Clause does not prohibit discrimination against Pat by MPI. It only prohibits discrimination by the government against citizens.

Solution

Equal protection clause is 14th amendment of United States Constitution.The clause provides that no state shall deny to any person with in jurisdiction the equal protection of laws.