477 U.S. 317 (1986) Cited 220,285 times 41 Legal Analyses
Holding that a movant's summary judgment motion should be granted "against a [nonmovant] who fails to make a showing sufficient to establish the existence of an element essential to that party's case, and on which that party will bear the burden of proof at trial"
Holding that discharge over two and one half years after employee filed EEOC complaint was insufficient showing of retaliation to avoid summary judgment for employer
In Roberts the court rejected appellants' argument that summary judgment and dismissal on the pleadings was erroneous, finding that the evidence supporting the decision was substantial "when viewed in light of the entire record, including the body of evidence opposed to the agency's view." Id.
29 U.S.C. § 621 Cited 17,673 times 21 Legal Analyses
Finding that "older workers find themselves disadvantaged in their efforts to retain employment, and especially to regain employment when displaced from jobs"
29 C.F.R. § 1614.405 Cited 83 times 3 Legal Analyses
Providing that " decision [of the EEOC in an administrative appeal] is final . . . unless . . . [e]ither party files a timely request for reconsideration"