Employment Discrimination Case Study

$1.2M Settlement in Age Discrimination Case

Our client, a 58-year-old senior engineer with 25 years of exemplary service, was suddenly terminated during a company "restructuring" that disproportionately affected older employees. Despite his outstanding performance reviews and critical role in major projects, he was replaced by a significantly younger employee at a lower salary.

Our investigation revealed a pattern of age-based discrimination within the company, including discriminatory comments from management and statistical evidence showing that the majority of terminated employees were over 50. We gathered extensive documentation and witness testimony to build a compelling case.

The Challenge

The company claimed the termination was purely based on business needs and performance issues. We had to overcome their attempts to justify the decision while exposing the underlying discriminatory motives and demonstrating the pretextual nature of their stated reasons.

Equal opportunity in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it's a fundamental right.

The Solution

We conducted thorough discovery, including depositions of key management personnel and analysis of company-wide employment data. Our strategy focused on demonstrating the discriminatory pattern and the company's failure to follow their own policies regarding performance management and termination procedures.

The Result

We secured a $1.2 million settlement that included compensation for lost wages, benefits, emotional distress, and attorney fees. The company also agreed to implement comprehensive anti-discrimination training and revise their employment policies to prevent future age discrimination.