Myers v. Hog Slat, Inc.

ORDER ON DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT

LEONARD T. STRAND, United States Magistrate Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION.1147

II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY.1147

III. RELEVANT FACTS. 1147

IV. SUMMARY JUDGMENT STANDARDS.1154

V. ANALYSIS.1157

1. Causal Connection.1158

2. Pretext.1160

VI. CONCLUSION.1163

*1147 I.INTRODUCTION

This case is before me on a motion (Doc. No. 19) for partial summary judgment filed by defendant Hog Slat, Inc. (Hog Slat). Plaintiff John Denton Myers (Myers) has filed a resistance (Doc. No. 22) and Hog Slat has filed a reply (Doc. No. 29). I heard oral arguments on September…