Sellsted v. Washington Mutual Savings Bank

Thomas O. Sellsted appeals from a summary judgment order entered against him on his age discrimination claim. He contends that summary judgment was improper because genuine issues of material fact exist as to his job performance and the circumstances surrounding his discharge. We reverse and remand for trial.

Thomas O. Sellsted was hired by Washington Mutual Savings Bank (Washington Mutual) as vice-president in charge of its Small Business Administration loan program at the Preston Ridge subsidiary in 1981. At the time, he had 26 years' experience in the banking industry. In 1983, Sellsted was…