Charles Grubb, 64 years old, was terminated from his laundry manager position at Foote Memorial Hospital. Foote Memorial Hospital had recently purchased the Sisters of Mercy Hospital and was in the process of reorganization when Grubb received his notice. When the hospital decided to eliminate Grubb's position, it offered him the position of a truck driver. In addition, Grubb's supervisor had told him earlier that he was "too old and set in his ways" and that he ought to retire.Grubb's responsibilities as a truck driver were given to a woman who was 63 years old. Grubb claims that he was terminated as a result of age discrimination. Did the hospital violate the ADEA?

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Charles Grubb, 64 years old, was terminated from his laundry manager position at Foote Memorial Hospital. Foote Memorial Hospital had recently purchased the Sisters of Mercy Hospital and was in the process of reorganization when Grubb received his notice. When the hospital decided to eliminate Grubb's position, it offered him the position of a truck driver. In addition, Grubb's supervisor had told him earlier that he was "too old and set in his ways" and that he ought to retire.​Grubb's responsibilities as a truck driver were given to a woman who was 63 years old. Grubb claims that he was terminated as a result of age discrimination. Did the hospital violate the ADEA?

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The hospital can argue that the reorganization and not age was the reason for Grubb's termination, which is a defense under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

Charles Grubb, 64 Years Old, Was Terminated from His Laundry