Gold v. Exxon Corp.

OPINION

MURPHY, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment. Appellant, Gerald R. Gold (“Gold”), brought suit against appellee, Exxon Corporation (“Exxon”), alleging age discrimination. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Exxon. In his sole point of error, Gold contends the trial court erred in granting Exxon’s Motion for Summary Judgment. We affirm.

I. Background

Exxon terminated Gold’s employment as a staff tax agent in May 1992 amidst a yearlong reduction in its workforce. Exxon’s reduction in force targeted two distinct groups: 1) employees who voluntarily chose…