Female manager sues Tyson for age and gender discrimination

SHERMAN - A former Human Resources Manager has filed a lawsuit against Tyson foods claiming that the store committed age and gender discrimination by terminating her and replacing her with a younger, male employee.

Rita Huske filed suit against Tyson Foods Inc. on Sept. 11 in the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division.

Huske was employed by Tyson Foods at its Sherman Case Ready Plant located in Sherman as the complex human resources manager since October 2005. Prior to the position as a manager, Huske was employed by the defendant for more than 29 years in various positions. She was terminated on Sept. 30, 2011.

Prior to her termination, she was told that she was “not the right fit” for the facility and she did not play the “gray area” enough, the suit states.

According to the lawsuit, she was replaced by a male about 30 years old whom she had trained.

The defendant is accused of age discrimination in violation of the Employment Act and gender discrimination in violation of Huske’s civil rights.

The plaintiff is seeking an award of damages, liquidated damages, mental anguish, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, court costs and interest.

Huske is represented by Ronald R. Huff in Sherman. A jury trial is requested.

U.S. District Judge Richard A. Schell is assigned to the case.

Case No. 4:12-cv-00583