Why district court granted summary judgment


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Claus Scherer worked for Rockwell International and was paid over $300,000 per year. Rockwell ?red Scherer for alleged sexual harassment of several workers, including his secretary, Terry Pendy. Scherer sued in United States District Court, alleging that Rockwell's real motive in ?ring him was his high salary Rockwell moved for summary judgment, o?ering deposition transcripts of various employees. Pendy's deposition detailed instances of harassment, including comments about her body, instances of unwelcome touching, and discussions of extramarital a?airs. Another deposition, from a Rockwell employee who investigated the allegations, included complaints by other employees as to Scherer's harassment. In his own deposition, which he o?ered to oppose summary judgment, Scherer testi?ed that he could not recall the incidents alleged by Pendy and others. He denied generally that he had sexually harassed anyone. The district court granted summary judgment for Rockwell. Was its ruling correct?

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