Jess R. Ogg, Jr. v. Campbell County Board of Education

In this age discrimination and breach of contract case, Jess R. Ogg, Jr. (“Employee”) filed suit against his former employer, Campbell County Board of Education (“Employer”), alleging that Employer had violated the Tennessee Human Rights Act by terminating him because of his age and replacing him with a younger, less-qualified teacher. Employer argued that it had legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for terminating Employee and hiring a suitable replacement. Following a bench trial, the court found that Employer had engaged in age discrimination and breached its contract and that Employee was entitled to recover his lost salary. Employer appeals. We affirm the decision of the trial court.