To establish a prima facie case of discrimination under Title VII, a plaintiff need not
show that discriminatory intent motivated an employer’s decision.
There are no exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine.
Multi Investments, Inc., offers to buy Nano Toy Corporation. On May 1, Nano provides
copies of its financial statements for the previous year, showing an inventory of $10
million. On May 15, Nano discovers that the previous year’s inventory is overstated by
$5 million, but does not inform Multi. On June 1, Multi, relying on the financial
statements, buys Nano. On June 10, the buyer discovers the inventory overstatement.
Can Multi succeed in a suit against Nano for fraud?