Becka

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On February 8, 2001, defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff filed his opposition on March 8, 2001. Defendant filed a reply on March 19, 2001. The parties appeared for oral argument on the matter on May 14, 2001. The Court, upon hearing oral argument, submitted the matter for further consideration. Having reviewed the parties’ submissions and considered counsel’s arguments presented at the hearing, the Court grants defendant’s motion for summary judgment.

On April 20, 1999, plaintiff filed with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing a complaint for age discrimination. Plaintiff alleged in the complaint that he was demoted, harassed, and induced to retire on account of his age. Plaintiff describes the discriminatory treatment as demotion and systematic harassment, including ageist remarks. Plaintiff filed a complaint on January 27, 2000, stating causes of action for (1) Age Discrimination under Cal. Gov’t Code § 12941; (2) Breach of Oral Contract; and (3) Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing. Defendant removed the action on March 7,…