Ash v. Tyson Foods, Inc.
United States Supreme Court
546 U.S. 454 (2006)
Relevant factsFree
Black employees Ash and a co-plaintiff presented evidence they were more qualified than white employees Tyson (defendant) promoted instead of them; the Eleventh Circuit found this qualifications evidence insufficient to show pretext because the disparity wasn't so stark as to "jump off the page and slap [the court] in the face," affirming judgment for Tyson.
IssueFree
Whether evidence of an employee's superior job qualifications is sufficient to show pretext.