The BI article is probably the best source on what his suit is actually about. He never filed a suit based on free speech or political opinions. That's why he may actually have a chance to win.
- Damore filed under a section of the law that deals with protecting statements made by workers' rights activists who have questions about wages and conditions.
- Google may have difficulty establishing that he broke the company's code of conduct because he used message boards the company provided to allow employees to discuss these issues, and because his manifesto repeatedly states he favors diversity and intended to "increase women's representation in tech."