Schroeder v. Texas Iron Works, Inc.

OPINION

PHILLIPS, Chief Justice.

The primary issue in this case is whether exhaustion of administrative remedies is a prerequisite to bringing a civil action for age discrimination in employment. Thomas Schroeder sued his former employer, Texas Iron Works, Inc. (“TIW”), for damages for wrongful discharge, asserting causes of action for age discrimination, breach of contract and misrepresentation. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the employer on all claims. The court of appeals affirmed. 769 S.W.2d 625 (Tex.App. — Corpus Christi 1989). We affirm the judgment of the court of…