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Danville Airlines

Wicks, Andrew C., ...

Case

Danville Airlines

Wicks, Andrew C.; Mead, Jenny

E-0265 | Published August 4, 2004 Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

Product Details

This case presents the dilemma faced by Danville Airlines' management when one of its best pilots is found to have the inherited gene for Huntington's disease. Although he inevitably will develop the physically and mentally debilitating disease, the pilot, who has yet to experience symptoms, does not want to step down from his position. Danville Airlines explores the complicated issues of employee rights versus public safety, employee rights to privacy, and genetic testing and its effects on employees and management.