Geiger v. Tower Automotive, No. 08-1314

In an Age Discrimination in Employment Act action claiming discriminatory termination, summary judgment for defendant is affirmed where: 1) there was no evidence to indicate that plaintiff's supervisor's allegedly discriminatory mindset resulted in any adverse employment action; and 2) plaintiff was not replaced by another worker and was terminated as part of a reduction in force. Appellate Information Argued: May 1, 2009 Decided and Filed: September 4, 2009 Judges Opinion by Judge Gibbons Concurrence by Judge Rogers Counsel For Appellant: Richard A. Meier, Law Office, Farmington Hills, MI For Appellee: Philip B. Phillips, Foley & Lardner LLP, Detroit, MI