Patent Office Judge Suing Medtronic For Wrongful Termination
Executive Summary
US Patent Trial & Appeals Board Chief Judge David Ruschke has filed a wrongful termination suit against former employer Medtronic. Ruschke alleges Medtronic dismissed him due to his sexual orientation and a medical condition. The company denies the allegations.
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