Tiernan v. Devoe

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• holding that mere disagreement with employer’s evaluation of which geologists were best qualified, standing alone, could not support finding of pretext
• holding that the burden shifting framework has no relevance in post-trial motions for judgment as a matter of law
• holding that “plaintiff cannot prevail by merely challenging in general terms the accuracy of a performance evaluation which the employer relied on in making an employment decision without any additional evidence (over and above that of the prima facie case
• holding that “a plaintiff cannot prevail by merely challenging in general terms the accuracy of a performance evaluation which the employer relied on in making an employment decision without any additional evidence (over and above -24- that of the prima facie case
• to establish pretext, plaintiff geologist has burden to show that younger geologists held to lower standard had same \duties or responsibilities\
• to establish pretext, plaintiff geologist has burden to show that younger geologists held to lower standard had same “duties or responsibilities”

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