Opinion ID: 43987
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Demotion/Termination

Text: A plaintiff may establish a prima facie case of discriminatory demotion or termination by showing that (1) he is a member of a protected group; (2) he was qualified for the position he occupied; (3) he was demoted or terminated; and (4) he was replaced by an individual outside of his protected class. Sturniolo v. Sheaffer, Eaton, Inc., 15 F.3d 1023, 1025 (11th Cir. 1994); Jones v. Lumberjack Meats, Inc., 680 F.2d 98, 102 (11th Cir. 1982). Here, Gamble failed to establish his prima facie case: he was not replaced by anyone, let alone a person from outside of his protected class. The WRH position was eliminated. Therefore, summary judgment was appropriate. AFFIRMED. 10