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http://www.cnn.com/2007/LAW/02/18/chat.room.lawsuit.ap/index.html
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Internet addict sues IBM - seeks sympathy
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A man is suing IBM for $5 million after being terminated for visiting adult chat rooms at work, claiming he is an Internet addict deserving of treatment rather than dismissal. The discussion highlights skepticism regarding the credibility of his addiction claim, with some participants suggesting that his case may be more about age discrimination, as he was fired six months before retirement. The contrast between his termination and the lesser consequences faced by younger employees raises questions about fairness and potential pension-related motives behind his dismissal.
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http://www.cnn.com/2007/LAW/02/18/chat.room.lawsuit.ap/index.html
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His story might be slightly credible, but then you see that he wants $5 million. He's a money-grabber, no question.
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I think he has a better case for arguing age discrimination. They fired him 6 months before his retirement, all because he went in some sexual chat rooms a couple of times. Meanwhile, a younger couple has sex on a desk and is only transferred? This smacks of pension-robbing.