Martinez V. Demoulas Super Markets, Inc.

Case Background

Rodney Martinez filed an age discrimination lawsuit against his employer, Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., claiming a violation of his civil rights. Martinez, a 62-year-old employee, had worked for over seven years as a part-time worker but was passed over for a promotion in favor of a younger, less qualified employee. In essence, Martinez argued he faced discrimination based on his age. This case was brought under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ("ADEA"), 29 U.S.C. § 621 et al., and the New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination ("NHLAD"), NH RSA 354-A.

The case was filed in the United States District Court, New Hampshire (Concord). US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone presided over this case. [Case number: 1:22cv478]

Cause

Rodney Martinez worked as a part-time produce worker at Demoulas Super Markets Inc., doing business as Market Basket. He claimed he was qualified for a full-time position but was denied a promotion after refusing to accept a demotion to part-time due to his age. Following this, Martinez co