STEELE v. MATTIS

No. 16-5236.

899 F.3d 943 (2018)

Brett STEELE, Appellant v. James MATTIS, Secretary of Defense, Appellee

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided August 10, 2018.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Donna Williams Rucker argued the cause and filed the briefs for appellant.

Peter C. Pfaffenroth , Assistant U.S. Attorney, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Jessie K. Liu , U.S. Attorney, Shanna L. Cronin , Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and R. Craig Lawrence , Assistant U.S. Attorney. Derrick W. Grace , Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, entered an appearance.

Before: Griffith, Millett, and Pillard, Circuit Judges.


The Department of Defense hired Dr. Brett Steele to teach at the National Defense University's College of International Security Affairs. During his probationary first year of instruction, the College decided to terminate his contract. Dr. Steele filed suit, asserting that his contract was ended because of his age. The district...

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