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After receiving a copy of the memorandum from a colleague,
petitioner became even more distraught because it falsely implied
that he (1) had voluntarily resigned, and (2) was dissatisfied with
Millipore.
On September 25, 1992, petitioner sent Mr. Gilmartin a letter
in which he (1) objected to the circulation of the September 22
memorandum, and (2) explained that he was still considering the
company’s termination offer.
Effect on Petitioner
Petitioner’s physical and emotional state deteriorated as a
consequence of his termination. He gained approximately 20 pounds,
his cholesterol level increased, he was diagnosed as having
diabetes, and he lost interest in his marital relations. He became
obsessed with his employment termination; he avoided leaving his
home and was unable to sleep.
Before his termination, petitioner negotiated deals for
Millipore all over the world. Following the termination, he lacked
the confidence required for a successful job interview. He felt he
had been defamed and humiliated before his colleagues and the
entire industry in which he had worked. Petitioner was never
offered an executive position with a company comparable to
Millipore. Ultimately, in January 1999, he was offered, and
accepted, a position as vice president for sales and marketing at
a relatively small company.
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