Background
Augusto J. Martinez appealed pro se from a district court’s summary judgment in his employment action. Martinez alleged violations of Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act concerning his termination from the Transportation Security Administration.
The court’s reasoning
The panel reviewed the case de novo and affirmed because Martinez failed to raise a genuine dispute of material fact. The court found no evidence regarding whether Martinez was performing his job satisfactorily, whether similarly situated employees outside his protected classes were treated more favorably, or whether the circumstances of his termination gave rise to an inference of discrimination. The panel also rejected Martinez’s contention that his termination violated his due process rights and the Civil Service Reform Act.
What it means going forward
The decision affirms the lower court’s dismissal of the employment discrimination claims, leaving the termination in place.
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