Hague, Mark v. Thompson Distrib Co

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• recognizing that facts that “create the same inference of discrimination . . . [as] the more straightforward discrimination cases” meet the background circumstances requirement
• holding that sufficient background circumstances existed when five fired white plaintiffs were essentially replaced by black employees
• concluding that whether a progressive disciplinary mechanism applied was immaterial where the employee handbook provided for discharge for the first offense during first 90 days trial period, during which the progressive policy did not apply
• noting that when plaintiffs argue they have performed satisfactorily, question becomes “whether the employer is lying” about reasons for adverse action
• finding no evidence of pretext where em- ployer’s progressive discipline policy permitted discharge for certain first time offenses
• finding sufficient background circumstances where a black employer terminated white employees and hired black replacement workers

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