Palasota v. Haggar Clothing Co.

The sole issue before us in this age discrimination in employment case is whether the district court erred in granting Judgment as a Matter of Law to Defendant, Haggar Clothing Co. (“Haggar”) after the jury returned a verdict in favor of Plaintiff Jimmy Palasota (“Palasota”). Our review of the record convinces us that the district court did err. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the district court, reinstate the jury verdict in favor of Pala-sota and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Palasota was employed as a Sales Associate by Haggar for twenty-eight years.…