Legal Opinion
Rogers v. Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided January 20, 1977No. Nos. 76-1114, 76-1115PublishedCited by 117 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
WEIS, Circuit Judge.
Although involuntary retirement after lengthy service may be a traumatic experience for an employee, statutory silence circumscribes the relief that can be obtained. We conclude that an Age Discrimination in Employment Act suit may be a proper subject for a jury trial but that there can be no monetary damages for “pain and suffering” in the nature of emotional distress. Accordingly, we vacate a district court’s judgment which incorporates a substantial award for such damages.1
Dr. Dilworth T. Rogers worked for the Exxon Corporation from 1938, except for…
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- George McClanahan and William Clinger v. William B. MathewsCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1971
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3Cited by117 opinions
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- Emra Joseph Bonham v. Dresser Industries, Inc., a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1978
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