From Keith J. Kelley’s article in today’s New York Post:
The Washington Post quietly settled an age and race discrimination suit filed by former advertising executive David DeJesus, who is black and who claimed that discrimination was the reason he was terminated by his white boss in 2011 after an 18-year career.
The Washington Post said he was fired for “willful neglect of duty and insubordination.” A three-judge appeals court last year cleared the way for a jury to hear the case after reversing a ruling by the lower court that initially tossed the suit.
“A jury could properly conclude that the Washington Post’s proffered reason [for the termination of DeJesus] is so unreasonable that it provokes suspicion of pretext,” the appeals court said.
Tell us more about how much you deplore racism, guys….
I’m considering suing my local court for age discrimination. If you are under 70 you have to have a doctor excuse if you have a medical issue that precludes you from serving jury duty. 70 and over you dont need a doctor.
Can I win???
Here is the letter I sent them that was denied.
To whom it may concern,
I have Pseudarthrosis in the cervical spine from c5 thru c7. I do not have a Drs. Appt. until the end of this month, so I am unable to get the form signed in time. I am enclosing a copy of my permanently disabled form from the DMV.
My pain management doctor is Dr. xxxx xxxxx. You may call his office to verify. Phone # xxxxxxxxxx
I am very sorry that I am unable to fulfill my civic duty.
Sincerely, xxxxxxxxxxxx
Phone xxxxxxxxx