Meacham v. Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-1505 |
Apr 23, 2008 Tr. |
Jun 19, 2008 | TBD | Souter | OT 2007 |
Issue: Whether, under Smith v. City of Jackson (2005), an employee alleging disparate impact under the ADEA has the burden of persuasion in establishing the contested action was based on “reasonable factors other than age.â€
Judgment: Vacated and remanded, in an opinion by Justice David Souter on June 19, 2008.
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Briefs and Documents
- Opinion below (2nd Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Petitioner’s reply
- Invitation brief of the United States (recommending grant)
- Brief for Petitioner Clifford B. Meacham, et al.
- Brief for Respondent Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, et al.
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Clifford B. Meacham, et al.
- Brief for AARP, the American Association of University Professors, and the National Employment Lawyers Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the United States of America in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for General Electric in Support of Respondent
- Brief for the National School Board Association in Support of Respondent
- Brief for Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Support of Respondent
- Brief for the Employment Labor Law Committee of the Association of Corporate Counsel in Support of Respondent
- Brief for the Equal Employment Advisory Council, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Society for Human Resources Management in Support of Respondent
