Opinion ID: 23003
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Text: 44 The district court did not err by denying Medina's motion to remand to state court because his cause of action included a claim for damages available only under federal law. The district court did not err by granting summary judgment in favor of Doug Ramsey because he is not an employer under the Texas Labor Code or under the ADEA. However, genuine issues of material fact exist as to whether Ramsey Steel discriminated against Medina because of his age and whether Ramsey Steel terminated him in retaliation for engaging in protected activity. Since Medina's claim was not frivolous or brought in bad faith, the district court did not abuse its discretion by denying Ramsey Steel's and Doug Ramsey's motion for attorney's fees and costs. Accordingly, we AFFIRM IN PART, REVERSE IN PART, and REMAND for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.