Former Executive Sues The Courier-Journal

{Louisville, Kentucky}...Mike Huot, a former executive at The Courier-Journal, has sued the newspaper, alleging he was terminated because of his age. The suit says Huot was 62 when he was told last September that his job as vice president of circulation, which he had held since 1999, was being "eliminated." The lawsuit says the newspaper brought in a younger employee to replace him. The lawsuit was filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court this week against the newspaper and parent company Gannett. Huot said he received excellent reviews throughout 25 years with Gannett. He made more than $300,000 a year with bonuses and stock incentives.