Summary Unit 4.edited.docx GB 541 Case Review: Unit 4 Case Review Hazen Paper Co. v. Biggins 507 U.S. 604 (1993) Unit 4 Assignment Purdue University Global GB 541 “ Business Law Introduction The case of Hazen Paper Co. v. Biggins 507 U.S. 604 (1993) is a

Unit GB 541 Case Review: Unit 4 Case Review Hazen Paper Co. v. Biggins 507 U.S. 604 (1993) Unit 4 Assignment Purdue University Global GB 541 “ Business Law Introduction The case of Hazen Paper Co. v. Biggins 507 U.S. 604 (1993) is a situation where the Supreme Court played a role in confronting the question of if an employer is found in violation of ADEA if there are other factors motivating a decision to release an employee. Walter Biggins was hired in 1977 by the Hazens and released in 1986 at 62 years of age. Biggins filed a lawsuit against the company claiming that the termination was a violation of ADEA. The jury ruled in favor of Biggins' claim, and the appellate court was in agreement. This decision relied on evidence that the Hazens released Biggins from his role to avoid the vesting of his pension benefits, which would have taken place a few weeks after his termination date.