Cengage Advantage Books: Business Law 9th Edition by Arnold Goldman ,William Sigismond

Exercise 25

Rhodes sold equipment for Gulberson Oil Tools. He was fired at age 56, when his employer claimed that it was downsizing to cut costs. Six weeks later, Gulberson hired a person age 46 to do the same job. Rhodes sued, claiming age discrimination. At trial, Rhodes offered proof of his abilities and experience. Gulberson claimed that Rhodes performed poorly but offered no proof. Should Rhodes's lawsuit succeed? (Rhodes v. Gulberson Oil Tools, 75 E.2d 989)