Age discrimination lawsuits happen all too frequently. When they’re filed against the national advocacy group for older Americans, it’s time to take notice.

When Bonita Brady joined the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) as a health representative in 1996, it was the start of more than a decade of employment with the company. During her time there, she worked in offices all over the country, including Chicago, Washington and Lansing.

But when the now 63-year-old lost her job in a reorganization of the Lansing office in 2007, she brought an age discrimination suit against the company, claiming she was passed over for multiple jobs because she was too old.

According to Brady, she had been passed over for nine separate vacancies and promotions during her career, despite her length of service with the company and excellent job reviews.

Brady sued in federal court in Michigan and is seeking over $25,000 in damages.

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