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United States Seventh Circuit


STAPLES v. PEPSI-COLA GEN. BOTTLERS, INC., 01-3957

A Title VII claim alleging discharge on the basis of race was not supported by sufficient evidence of pretext, including plaintiff's showing of past performance, changes to sales territory, and statements made by a supervisor.

Appellate Information

  • Argued 10/15/2002
  • Decided 12/03/2002
  • Published 12/03/2002

Judges

  • RIPPLE, Circuit Judge., Before POSNER, RIPPLE and KANNE, Circuit Judges.

Court

  • United States Seventh Circuit

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  • Robert M. Salzman (Argued), Calumet City, IL, for Plaintiff-Appellant.

  • For Appellees:
  • John P. Morrison (Argued), Bell, Boyd & Lloyd, Chicago, IL, for Defendant-Appellee
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