Speece v. Leaseway Transportation, Corp.’s Empirical Analysis
1988
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Applies 29 U.S.C. § 255 · 29 U.S.C. § 626 (§ 7 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967)
Relies on McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green · Texas Department of Community Affairs v. Burdine · Delaware State College v. Ricks · Barker v. Scovill, Inc. · Ackerman v. Diamond Shamrock Corp.
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“To establish a prima facie case and create a genuine issue of material fact the plaintiffs must prove a violation of O.R.C. § 4101.17 by showing: (1) that [plaintiff] was a member of the statutorily protected class; (2) that he was discharged; (3) that he was qualified for the position, and (4) that he was replaced by a person who did not belong to the protected class.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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