IBM Sued for Firing Alleged Internet Addict

globring sent us a link to a CNN article covering a trial with a unique defense. James Pacenza, a 58 year old Alabama man, has been fired from his position at IBM for visiting adult sites during working hours. The man is now suing the company for $5 Million, alleging that he is an internet addict. The plaintiff claims he visits these sites as a way of dealing with traumatic stress incurred in the Vietnam War. He claims that while he is addicted to sex and the internet, he never visited adult sites at work. Age-related issues, he says, are the cause of his filing. IBM, on its part, says that Pacenza was warned during a similar incident several months ago. Pacenza denies this as well.

Comments

Re:Sigh.

[Harmonious Botch]

Ok, your friend got killed. We're sorry about that. Really. But it was 38 years ago, ferchistsake! How long does it take for a man to adjust to a misfortune and stop being a victim of it?

Re:Fails the straight face test

[pairo]

I doubt anyone will fire you because of your caffeine addiction.

Re:Someone's lying here...

[nettdata]

Maybe he's just an ass, and they want to get rid of him, and are looking for any "legal" way to do so other than just firing him for being an ass? Might not be an age thing at all...