Fakete v. Aetna

We decide whether Stephen Fakete introduced sufficient evidence to survive summary judgment in his suit against Aetna, Inc. ("Aetna") under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"). The District Court ruled that he did not, even though he presented evidence that the supervisor responsible for firing him wanted "younger" employees and warned him that, because of his age, he "wouldnt be happy there in the future." We hold that the Court erred in determining that Fakete failed to offer direct evidence of discrimination under Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins, 490 U.S. 228 (1989). Accordingly, we reverse its grant of summary judgment in favor of Aetna and remand for further proceedings.