Gunthorpe v. Daimlerchrysler Corp.

Plaintiff Gary Gunthorpe appeals the grant of summary judgment to Defendants DaimlerChrysler Corporation (“Daimler-Chrysler”) and Carl Kraft, which disposed of claims arising from the termination of his employment. For the reasons stated hereafter, we REVERSE the grant of summary judgment as to Gunthorpe’s age discrimination claim and REMAND for further proceedings, but AFFIRM as to his remaining claims.

BACKGROUND

Gunthorpe began working for Daimler-Chrysler in 1995. Although originally employed as a tool engineer at the Dayton plant, he applied for the maintenance area supervisor position at…