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This is a pre-trial order on motions in limine. The court partially granted and partially denied the parties' motions to exclude evidence. Notably, the court denied the defendant's motion to exclude evidence predating the EEOC charge, allowed comparator evidence of younger employees, but excluded settlement discussions and certain attenuated age-related statements from 2013-2014.
Anderson v. Parkway Acquisition Corp.
Anderson brought an age discrimination case against his employer, Parkway Acquisition Corp., claiming he was treated unfairly because of his age.
Before the trial began, both sides asked the judge to exclude certain evidence from being presented. The judge made a mixed decision. The judge allowed Anderson to present older evidence that showed a pattern of age-related mistreatment, even though some of it came before his formal complaint was filed. The judge also let Anderson compare his treatment to younger employees who had better outcomes. However, the judge blocked settlement discussions from being discussed in court and excluded certain comments about age made in 2013-2014.
Why this matters for workers: This ruling shows that courts can consider evidence of age discrimination from before an employee officially complains to the government. Additionally, workers can often compare themselves to younger colleagues to show unfair treatment. However, courts may limit what older statements count as evidence of discrimination.
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