Enlow v. Salem-Keizer Yellow Cab

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OUTCOME: Appeal to the 9th Circuit Ct. of Appeals; Appeal to US Supreme Court (rev. denied); Remanded to Dist. Court; Ultimately settled.

73 year old cab driver who had driven for the company for 19 years was terminated when employer found cheaper car insurance which did not cover drivers over 70 years old. Employee claimed termination ... violated Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) because employer terminated employee based on facially disrciminatory policy (age-based termination decision). Employer argued cost-savings was a reasonable factor other than age (RFOA).