Penn State Professor Sues for Discrimination, Wrongful Termination

A former Penn State assistant research professor filed a wide-ranging federal lawsuit Friday against the university and five workers that alleged everything from gender discrimination and misuse of public funds to retaliation and wrongful termination.

The lawsuit, Michael Q. Nassry’s attorneys wrote in the 51-page filing, stems from the unwanted romantic advances of an older female co-worker, plagiarism and retaliation for whistle-blowing.

A Penn State spokesperson declined comment Tuesday.

“During his tenure at Penn State, Dr. Nassry accumulated extensive favorable work appraisals, and was in fact repeatedly singled out for praise and distinction for his service, earning him steady salary increases over the years until he was discriminated and retaliated against,” attorney Arthur D. Goldman wrote. “… Dr. Nassry was the victim of persistent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of his gender and his whistle-blowing activities.”

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