Imagine that you are working for a law firm and a client is seeking your help. The client, Ms. Grace Sanchez, was recently dismissed from her position as Day Manager of Helman's, a large local department store. Ms. Sanchez is 64 years old. She was with the company for over 30 years. She began her career at Helman's as a clerk in the jewelry department. Ms. Sanchez believes Helman's dismissed her because she is approaching retirement age and they do not want to pay her a pension.

Now read Cancellier v. Federated Department Stores, 672 F.2d 1312 (9th Cir. 1981).

Based on the facts provided by Ms. Sanchez and the law in Cancellier, do you think Ms. Sanchez has a case for unlawful termination? Why or why not? What is the legal issue in Ms. Sanchez's case? What was the legal issue in Cancellier? Are there any other facts that would be useful for your analysis?