· 4/27/1998
James A. RICHTER, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. HOOK-SUPERX, INC. and Revco D.S., Inc., Defendants-Appellees
Citations
- 142 F.3d 1024
- 1998 U.S. App. LEXIS 8067
- 73 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 45,330
- 77 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 564
- 1998 WL 199769
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- holding that the seven-year age difference between a 52-year-old and 45-year-old replacement was a presumptively insubstantial gap
- holding that the seven-year age difference between a 52-year-old and 45-year-old replacement was a presumptively insubstantial gap
- holding that seven-year difference, from 52 to 45 years old, was insufficient to establish fourth requirement of prima facie case
- holding that seven-year difference, from 52 to 45 years old, was insufficient to establish fourth requirement of prima facie case
- holding employer’s statements that employee had a “low energy level” and was “resistant to change” did not raise an inference of age discrimination
- “To succeed in an ADEA claim, a plaintiff must establish that he would not have received adverse treatment but for his employer’s motive to discriminate on the basis of his age.”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Coffey, Cummings, Ripple
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.