Mr. Garret left Battle Creek in 2008 and its parent Novi, Mich.-based Trinity Health in 2010. He was seeking 19 months of severance pay. His age discrimination suit sought an unspecified amount, according to the report.
The discrimination suit alleged that Mr. Garrett was essentially “put…out to pasture” because of his age, according to Mr. Garrett’s attorney. The suit also alleged Michael Slubowski, then president of hospital and health networks for Trinity,
inquired about Mr. Garret’s age several times. Mr. Slubowski argued he and Mr. Garrett had been discussing his retirement with the health system, but the former CEO denied the allegation.
The judge found no evidence of age discrimination and dismissed the suit.
Read the Battle Creek Enquirer report on Patrick Garrett.
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