However, in what correspondents are calling a "landmark" judgment, the court also said some cases of euthanasia could be sanctioned if doctors were to file a case in court.
In 2009 Judge Miller threw out ERISA claims in the case and granted El Paso summary judgment on the ADEA claim, finding it was barred by the failure of the plaintiffs to file a timely charge of discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.