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LEONARD EDELMAN v. LYNCHBURG COLLEGE

15 Fla. L. Weekly s156 (Jan. 8, 2002)

On June 6, 1997, Lynchburg College denied tenure to Edelman, who faxed a letter to the EEOC claiming gender based employment discrimination exacerbated by national origin and religion discrimination. After interviewing Edelman, the EEOC sent him a form for review and verification by oath or affirmation. 313 days after the denial of tenure, the EEOC received the verified from which it forwarded to the College for a response. After completing an investigation, the EEOC issued Edelman a notice of right to sue.

Edelman first sued in Virginia state court, but later added a cause of action under Title VII. The College then removed the case to federal court, claiming that Edelman

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