A 59 year-old employee was terminated after thirty-five years on the job. The company cited financial problems as the reason for the termination. Two other sales employees, a 57 year-old and a 48year-old, were also terminated. The 59 year-old’s duties were absorbed by a 41 year-old existing employee. For several months prior to his termination, the 59 year-old was repeatedly asked about his retirement plans by company managers. The 59 year-old sued for age discrimination. What should the court decide? Why?