McKENNON v. NASHVILLE BANNER PUBLISHING CO.

No. 93-1543.

513 U.S. 352 (1995)

McKENNON v. NASHVILLE BANNER PUBLISHING CO.

United States Supreme Court.

Decided January 23, 1995.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael E. Terry argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Elaine R. Jones, Theodore M. Shaw, Charles Stephen Ralston, and Eric Schnapper.

Irving L. Gornstein argued the cause for the United States et al. as amici curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Days, Assistant Attorney General Patrick, Deputy Solicitor General Bender, Kent L. Jones, Dennis J. Dimsey, Mark L. Gross, James R. Neely, Jr., Gwendolyn Young Reams, and Carolyn L. Wheeler.

R. Eddie Wayland argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Elizabeth B. Marney.*

Kennedy, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.


Justice Kennedy, delivered the opinion of the Court.

The question before us is whether an employee discharged in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is barred from all relief when, after her discharge, the employer discovers evidence of wrongdoing that, in any event, would have led to the employee's termination on lawful and legitimate grounds.

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For some 30 years, petitioner Christine McKennon worked for respondent Nashville...

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