Mary Nelson worked as a dental assistant for James Knight for more than 20 years . Knight complained Nelson wore tight ##s , Knight gave Nelson one month 's severance . was a ` ` detriment '' to his health . Knight 's wife demanded he fire Nelson ; he did . The all - male high court rules her firing did not constitute unlawful discrimination .
Mary Nelson worked as a dental assistant for James Knight for more than 20 years . Knight complained Nelson wore tight ##s , was a ` ` detriment '' to his health . Knight 's wife demanded he fire Nelson ; he did . The all - male high court rules her firing did not constitute unlawful discrimination .