Former Indianapolis Star columnist Susan Guyett has settled her age-discrimination lawsuit with the newspaper, her attorney told the Indianapolis Business Journal today.
Kathleen DeLaney confirmed the settlement this morning, but would not disclose the terms or timing of the agreement, the IBJ says in this story.
It's often the case in settlements such as these that both parties agree to keep terms, including any monetary award, confidential. More typically, that's a condition set by the employer to dissuade other plaintiffs from trying to profit through similar legal action.
Guyett was 59 when she was let go in a Gannett-wide layoff of more than 2,000 workers in December 2008. She was replaced by a co-worker who had less seniority and was 20 years younger.
In January, GCI suffered a setback when the judge in the case ordered a trial for April.
Guyett's was one of at least two age-discrimination cases working their way through the courts; the other is in Cincinnati.
It's often the case in settlements such as these that both parties agree to keep terms, including any monetary award, confidential. More typically, that's a condition set by the employer to dissuade other plaintiffs from trying to profit through similar legal action.
Guyett was 59 when she was let go in a Gannett-wide layoff of more than 2,000 workers in December 2008. She was replaced by a co-worker who had less seniority and was 20 years younger.
In January, GCI suffered a setback when the judge in the case ordered a trial for April.
Guyett's was one of at least two age-discrimination cases working their way through the courts; the other is in Cincinnati.
Everyone let go in the last round of layoffs who is over 40 should file an age descrimination lawsuit. It's all within reach.
ReplyDeleteHOW MUCH WAS THE SETTLEMENT RUMORED TO BE?
ReplyDeleteWe senior ex-Gannetters thrown under the bus want to know.
2:43, your reference to "descrimination" tells us all we need to know.
ReplyDelete4:31, you senior ex-Gannetters were guilty of theft of services. You drew a paycheck you did not deserve. Have fun with the post-Gannett life!
4:56pm: You post was the stupidest, most uninformed comment I have ever head on Gannettblog. IOW, you have given yourself away as a top executive for GCI.
ReplyDeleteread,not head.
ReplyDeleteGood try, 5:23, but you tripped over yourself.
ReplyDeleteGannett will never allow an age discrimination case to go to trial. They will settle and get a pledge of confidentiality to prevent others from piggybacking on the cases.
ReplyDeleteI hope Susan got a ton of money. Age discrimination is ugly.
ReplyDeleteIf by a to you mean millions, probably not. After her lawyer took her/his 25 to 30% share plus all expenses, there isn't as much left on the bone as you think. Only the lawyers make money on these deals.
ReplyDeleteFigure a couple years salary, plus attorneys' fees. Swept under the rug and move on. I'm sure Roxanne Hornung will be on the case to prevent screw ups like this going forward
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