Genetic Testing For Reiger's Blood Without His Consent

Response to Question One
The ethical issue in this case is that performing genetic testing for Reiger’s blood without his consent. The airline ignored Reiger's right to privacy. Also, the other ethical issue is whether the airline should dismiss him despite being a good employee and having lost his father. Removing him from flying will add to his depression of losing his father and losing his financial ability.

Response to Question Two
More Important Facts
1. The probability of developing HD is more to people who have been diagnosed with the HD genome.
2. By allowing Reiger to fly, the airline company will be endangering its customers
4. The airline ignored its obligation in secretly screening Reiger without his consent
Less Important Facts
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Reiger is the victim in this case and by testing him without his consent, the airline has ignored his privacy. The harm that Reiger has been put through include knowing that like his father suffering, he faces the same end. The airline has benefited in knowing early of the danger of allowing Reiger to fly.

Response to Question Four

1. The airline can choose to dismiss Reiger from flying and give him an option of a job that will not endanger its customers. In this case, Reiger has to make the decision to accept the option offered or appeal for dismissal without probable cause.
2. Reiger can decide to quit from flying with an option of job. The airline will need to accommodate Reiger by offering him work in a place he finds rewarding.
a) Taylor can chose to recommend the dismissal of Reiger due to his “expected” condition
b) Taylor can choose to recommend reiger to return to flying as a way of protecting his emotional stability and as a compensation.
c) Taylor can recommend reiger to be honorably discharged.

Response to Question Five
1. Dismissal of Reiger may result to him appeal the company, which will cost the company a lot of