A former employee has filed a lawsuit against his previous employer, alleging age discrimination in the workplace. Joseph Anzalone initiated legal action on November 12, 2025, by filing a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against Power Technique North America LLC. Anzalone claims that during his tenure with the company, he was consistently overlooked for promotions and ultimately terminated due to his age.
According to the complaint, Anzalone, who holds a Master of Business Administration and has extensive management experience, was systematically passed over for advancement opportunities in favor of younger colleagues. Despite his qualifications and exemplary performance, he was excluded from management training programs and denied promotions. In one instance, he applied for a “Key Account Manager” position but was told it had been reserved for someone significantly younger—the wife of the manager who interviewed him. Similarly, when he sought a “Product Line VP” role, it was awarded to another younger employee without being publicly posted.
Anzalone alleges that these actions violated both federal and state laws designed to protect workers from age-based discrimination. Specifically, he cites violations of the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA). He contends that his termination was pretextual and rooted in discriminatory practices against older employees.
The complaint further details how Anzalone’s efforts to contribute positively to the company were acknowledged but not rewarded with career advancement. His attempts to address contract terms that limited his sales potential were ignored until economic conditions worsened. Moreover, after expressing strategic insights during a sales meeting, his remarks were allegedly twisted by company leadership into grounds for termination.
Anzalone is seeking various forms of relief from the court: a declaratory judgment recognizing the unlawful nature of Power Technique’s practices under ADEA and ELCRA; compensatory damages; interest; attorney fees; expert witness fees; and any other appropriate relief deemed fit by the court.
Representing Anzalone are attorneys David A. Nacht and Adam M. Dreher from NACHTLAW P.C., based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The case is identified as Case No. 5:25-cv-13607-SJM-KGA and will be presided over by an assigned judge from the Eastern District of Michigan.
Source: 525cv13607_Joseph_Anzalone_v_Power_Tecnique_Complaint_Eastern_District_of_Michigan..pdf
