Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit August 5, 1985, Nos. 84-2137, 84-2169 (Fariss v. Lynchburg Foundry)

WILKINSON, Circuit Judge:

Ewell W. Fariss, the original plaintiff in this action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. § 621 (1982) et seq., brought suit against defendant Lynchburg Foundry Company, alleging he had been terminated from employment because of his age. He sought reinstatement, back pay and punitive damages.

Mr. Fariss died and his widow, Marguerite S.