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discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Miller v. Express, LLC
N.D. Ill. · 2021 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in this case, racicot has described a limited number of incidents that are more reflective of run of the mill uncouth behavior than an atmosphere permeated with discriminatory ridicule and insult.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Tanya Blumenshine v. Bloomington School District No. 87
7th Cir. · 2025 · confidence medium
The district court followed a line of this Court’s cases that “have ‘assumed, but never decided, that plaintiffs may bring hostile work environment claims under the ADEA.’” Tyburski v. City of Chicago, 964 F.3d 590 , 600–01 (7th Cir. 2020) (quoting Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Day v. Global Logistics Solutions, LLC
M.D. Penn. · 2025 · confidence medium
Lastly, the Court of Appeals added that “isolated comments about [an employee’s] age such that she ‘shouldn’t be working at [her] age’ were not pervasive enough to create an objectively hostile work environment.” Id. (quoting Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Moyer v. Jackson County Public Defenders Office
S.D. Ill. · 2025 · confidence medium
A hostile work environment claim has four requirements: (1) that the plaintiff “was subject to unwelcome harassment; (2) the harassment was based on [] [age]; (3) the harassment was sufficiently severe or pervasive so as to alter the conditions of employment and create a hostile or abusive atmosphere; and (4) there is a basis for employer liability.” Tyburski, 964 F.3d at 601 (quoting Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 677 (7th Cir. 2005)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Jones v. McHenry County
N.D. Ill. · 2024 · confidence medium
Compl. ¶ 173.) To state a claim for a hostile work environment under Title VII, a plaintiff must allege “(1) she was subject to unwelcome harassment; (2) the harassment was based on [her membership in a protected class under Title VII]; (3) the harassment was severe or pervasive so as to alter the conditions of employment and create a hostile or abusive working environment; and (4) there is basis for employer liability.” Huri v. Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook Cnty., 804 F.3d 826, 834 (7th Cir. 2015). “[B]oorish or offensive stray remarks” are generally “neith…
cited Cited as authority (rule) Cover, Jr. v. OSF Healthcare Systems
N.D. Ill. · 2023 · confidence medium
Tyburski, 964 F.3d at 601 (quoting Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 677 (7th Cir. 2005)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Dodgen v. AARP
N.D. Ill. · 2022 · confidence medium
Ill. 2017) (citing Raciot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Linda Brooks v. Avancez (2×) also: Cited "see"
7th Cir. · 2022 · confidence medium
See Tyburski, 964 F.3d at 600 ; Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005); Bennington v. Caterpillar, Inc., 275 F.3d 654, 660 (7th Cir. 2001); Halloway v. Milwaukee Cnty., 180 F.3d 820, 827 (7th Cir. 1999).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Tanner v. Freemont School District 79
N.D. Ill. · 2022 · confidence medium
Accordingly, the 3 Although the Seventh Circuit has assumed without deciding that hostile work environment claims are actionable under the ADEA, see Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005), the only age-based harassment described with any specificity in the amended complaint are Dr. Robertson’s comments referring to Plaintiff as “old man,” “grandpa,” “crusty,” and “fossil.” [16] ¶¶ 14– 15.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Sam Stamey v. Forest River, Incorporated
7th Cir. · 2022 · confidence medium
For decades, the Seventh Circuit has “assumed, but never decided, that plaintiffs may bring hostile envi‐ ronment claims under the ADEA.” Tyburski v. City of Chicago, 964 F.3d 590, 600 (7th Cir. 2020) (quoting Racicot v. Wal‐Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005) (citing Bennington v. Caterpillar, Inc., 275 F.3d 654, 660 (7th Cir. 2001); Halloway v. Milwaukee Cnty., 180 F.3d 820, 827 (7th Cir. 1999))).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Jackson v. East Saint Louis Board of Education District 189
S.D. Ill. · 2021 · confidence medium
Culver’s comments are “more reflective of run of the mill uncouth behavior than an atmosphere permeated with discriminatory ridicule and insult.” Racicot v. Wal- Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005); see also Moser v. Ind. Dep't of Corr., 406 F.3d 895 , 903 (7th Cir. 2005) (affirming summary judgment where the evidence presented a handful of comments of a sexual nature, which were neither serious nor threatening).
examined Cited as authority (rule) Brooks v. Avancez (3×) also: Cited "see"
N.D. Ind. · 2021 · confidence medium
Hostile Work Environment For a plaintiff to prevail on a hostile work environment claim, she must show that: “(1) she was subject to unwelcome harassment; (2) the harassment was based on her [age or disability]; (3) the harassment was sufficiently severe or pervasive so as to alter the conditions of her employment and create a hostile or abusive atmosphere; and (4) there is a basis for employer liability.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 677 (7th Cir. 2005) (citing Cooper-Schut v. Visteon Auto.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Torres v. Children's Hospital and Health Systems Inc
E.D. Wis. · 2020 · confidence medium
In any event, even if these comments could be construed as hostile, they would at most amount to stray remarks that “are more reflective of run of the mill uncouth behavior than an atmosphere permeated with discriminatory ridicule and insult.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Gabeau v. Starnes
S.D. Ill. · 2020 · confidence medium
Starnes’ comments are “more reflective of run of the mill uncouth behavior than an atmosphere permeated with discriminatory ridicule and insult.” Racicotv.Wal-MartStores,Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005); see also Moser v. Ind. Dep't of Corr., 406 F.3d 895 , 903 (7th Cir. 2005) (affirming summary judgment where the evidence presented a handful of comments of a sexual nature, which were neither serious nor threatening).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Romuald Tyburski v. City of Chicago (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
7th Cir. · 2020 · confidence medium
Hostile Work Environment Claims We have “assumed, but never decided, that plaintiffs may bring hostile environment claims under the ADEA.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005) (citing Bennington v. Caterpillar, Inc., 275 F.3d 654, 660 (7th Cir. 2001); Halloway v. Milwaukee Cty., 180 F.3d 820, 827 (7th Cir. 1999)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Romuald Tyburski v. City of Chicago (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
7th Cir. · 2020 · confidence medium
Hostile Work Environment Claims We have “assumed, but never decided, that plaintiffs may bring hostile environment claims under the ADEA.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005) (citing Bennington v. Caterpillar, Inc., 275 F.3d 654, 660 (7th Cir. 2001); Halloway v. Milwaukee Cty., 180 F.3d 820, 827 (7th Cir. 1999)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Ruffin v. Interstate Business Solutions, LLC
N.D. Ind. · 2020 · confidence medium
Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 676 (7th Cir. 2005) (written and oral complaints to management); Firestine [v. Parkview Health Sys., Inc.], 388 F.3d [229,] 231 [(7th Cir. 2004)] (contacting employer’s employee relations specialist).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) RIVERS v. GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN INDIANA, INC.
S.D. Ind. · 2020 · confidence medium
Retaliation Rivers alleges that Goodwill “retaliated against her by terminating her employment after she complained of sex/gender discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.” (Filing No. 34.) Title VII states that: It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate against any of his employees … because he has opposed any practice made an unlawful employment practice by this subchapter, or because he has made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this subchapter…
cited Cited as authority (rule) Love v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago
N.D. Ill. · 2020 · confidence medium
Ill. 2017) (quoting Racicot v. Wal–Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Ellmann v. Amsted Rail Company, Inc.
N.D. Ind. · 2019 · confidence medium
Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 677 (7th Cir. 2005) (citing Cooper-Schut v. Visteon Auto.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Odisho v. U.S. Bancorp, Inc.
N.D. Ill. · 2019 · confidence medium
The Seventh Circuit “has assumed, but never decided, that plaintiffs may bring hostile environment claims under the ADEA.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005) (citations omitted).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Mack v. The City of Chicago
N.D. Ill. · 2019 · confidence medium
Examining the record evidence as a whole, and even assuming (incorrectly) that White’s comments were age-related, “isolated comments about [Mack’s] age were neither severe [n]or pervasive enough to create an objectively hostile work environment.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005); see also Halloway v. Milwaukee Cnty., 180 F.3d 820, 827 (7th Cir. 1999) (“Although [the plaintiff] subjectively may have been offended by the comments about his retirement …, we cannot say that such comments were, when assessed objectively, sufficiently severe to create a…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Soucie v. City of Braidwood, Illinois
N.D. Ill. · 2019 · confidence medium
In short, Ficarello’s conduct was “more reflective of run of the mill uncouth behavior than an atmosphere permeated with discriminatory ridicule and insult.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005); see also Patt v. Family Health Sys., Inc., 280 F.3d 749, 754 (7th Cir. 2002) (eight gender-related comments were “too isolated and sporadic to constitute severe or pervasive harassment.”); Scruggs v. Garst Seed Co., 587 F.3d 832, 841 (7th Cir. 2009) (occasional comments, including that the plaintiff was “made for the back seat of a car” and looked like a �…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Maglieri v. Costco Wholesale Corporation
N.D. Ill. · 2018 · confidence medium
The Seventh Circuit “has assumed, but never decided, that plaintiffs may bring hostile environment claims under the ADEA.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005) (citing Bennington v. Caterpillar, Inc., 275 F.3d 654, 660 (7th Cir. 2001); Halloway v. Milwaukee County, 180 F.3d 820, 827 (7th Cir. 1999)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Crum v. Advocate North Side Health Network
N.D. Ill. · 2018 · confidence medium
Racicot v. Wal- Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Armanda Coles v. Post Master General United States Postal Services
11th Cir. · 2017 · confidence medium
Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005); Burns v. AAF-McQuay, Inc., 166 F.3d 292, 294 (4th Cir. 1999). 8 .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Kawczynski v. F.E. Moran, Inc.
N.D. Ill. · 2017 · confidence medium
Hostile Work Environment Claim Although the Seventh Circuit “has assumed, but never decided, that plaintiffs may bring hostile environment claims under the ADEA,” see Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005), the Court nonetheless addresses Plaintiffs hostile work environment claim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Nasserizafar v. Indiana Department of Transportation
7th Cir. · 2013 · confidence medium
See Scruggs v. Garst Seed Co., 587 F.3d 832, 841 (7th Cir.2009); Ezell v. Potter, 400 F.3d 1041, 1047-48 (7th Cir.2005); Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 677-78 (7th Cir.2005).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Pamela Mercer v. Cook County
7th Cir. · 2013 · confidence medium
Thus, this incident cannot serve as a basis for a hostile work environment claim against the defendants because the undisputed facts demonstrate that the defendants promptly and adequately responded to the sexually explicit graffiti. 11 Sergeant Wright’s statement (“those bitches”), Officer’s Reed’s comment (“oh, bitch”), and Pitts’ comment (“go play with yourself’) were, in context, the kind of boorish or offensive stray remarks that were “neither severe or pervasive enough to create an objectively hostile work environment.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 6…
cited Cited as authority (rule) Ullrich v. United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
3rd Cir. · 2012 · confidence medium
See, e.g., Jensen, 435 F.3d at 448-52 (Title VII); Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005) (ADEA).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Tyler v. Trustees of Purdue University
N.D. Ind. · 2011 · confidence medium
Simply put, “[a]n employer may not retaliate against an employee who has complained about discrimination or other employment practices that violate Title VII.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005); accord Metzger v. Ill.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Marinov v. Trustees of Purdue University
N.D. Ind. · 2011 · confidence medium
More simply put, “[a]n employer may not retaliate against an employee who has complained about discrimination or other employment practices that violate Title VIL” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Bayless v. ANCILLA DOMINI COLLEGE
N.D. Ind. · 2011 · confidence medium
More simply put, “[a]n employer may not retaliate against an employee who has complained about discrimination or other employment practices that violate Title VII.” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Rizvi v. JP Morgan Chase
N.D. Ill. · 2009 · confidence medium
Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005). 18 .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Smith v. TJX Companies, Inc.
N.D. Ind. · 2009 · confidence medium
Dept. of Transp., 92 F.3d 473, 483 (7th Cir.1996). “[A]n employer may not retaliate against an employee who has complained about discrimination or other employment practices that violate Title VII.... ” Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Landfair v. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
7th Cir. · 2008 · confidence medium
See McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 , 93 S.Ct. 1817 , 36 L.Ed.2d 668 (1973); Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005); Vakharia v. Swedish Covenant Hosp., 190 F.3d 799, 806 (7th Cir.1999).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Landfair, Willie v. J.B. Hunt
7th Cir. · 2008 · confidence medium
See McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 (1973); Racicot v. Wal‐Mart Stores, 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005); Vakharia v. Swedish Covenant Hosp., 190 F.3d 799, 806 (7th Cir. 1999).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Burks, Pamela J. v. WI Dept Trans
7th Cir. · 2006 · confidence medium
Ms. Burks appears to have established the first two prongs: A complaint about race and disability discrimi- nation to supervisors is protected activity, see, e.g., Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005), and termination is certainly an adverse action, see Haywood, 323 F.3d at 531-32 .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Pamela J. Burks v. Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Marcia L. Traska, and Mary P. Forlenza
7th Cir. · 2006 · confidence medium
Ms. Burks appears to have established the first two prongs: A complaint about race and disability discrimination to supervisors is protected activity, see, e.g., Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005), and termination is certainly an adverse action, see Haywood, 323 F.3d at 531-32 .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Johnson v. Killmer
W. Va. · 2006 · confidence medium
The sum total of the evidence was insufficient as a matter of law to trigger an analysis of the other elements of a prima facie claim. 15 See Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005) (“[Two co-workers’] isolated comments about [plaintiffs] age were neither severe or pervasive enough to create an objectively hostile work environ-ment_[T]he statements made by [the coworkers] are examples of boorish behavior but not actionable age harassment.”).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Caskey v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.
S.D. Ind. · 2006 · confidence medium
Wyninger v. New Venture Gear, Inc., 361 F.3d 965, 977 (7th Cir.2004); Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005) (affirming summary judgment on Title VII hostile environment claim in favor of employer where co-workers’ behavior was "more reflective of run of the mill uncouth behavior than an atmosphere permeated with discriminatory ridicule and insult”).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Serino, Ruth A. v. Potter, John E.
7th Cir. · 2006 · confidence medium
Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Feaster, Charlene v. Greyhound Lines Inc
7th Cir. · 2006 · confidence medium
Univ., 424 F.3d 640, 646 (7th Cir.2005) (sex discrimination); Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005) (retaliation).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Graziano v. Village of Oak Park
N.D. Ill. · 2005 · confidence medium
This opinion will assume arguendo, as our Court of Appeals has done in some cases, that such claims are cognizable under ADEA (though that court has yet to decide the issue directly: Racicot v. Wal- Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir.2005)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kolpien v. Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin, Inc.
W.D. Wis. · 2005 · confidence medium
Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 677 (7th Cir.2005); Rhodes v. Illinois Dept. of Transportation, 359 F.3d 498, 505 (7th Cir.2004).
discussed Cited "see" Trina Gregory v. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
N.D. Ind. · 2026 · signal: see · confidence high
See Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675 , 677–78 (7th Cir. 2005) (finding “a limited number of incidents . . . more reflective of run of the mill uncouth behavior than an atmosphere permeated with discriminatory ridicule and insult” insufficient to establish severe or pervasive workplace harassment).
discussed Cited "see" Desire v. VineBrook Homes LLC (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
N.D. Ill. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See id.
discussed Cited "see" Nabhan v. Indiana State Police
N.D. Ind. · 2024 · signal: see · confidence high
See Brooks v. Avancez, 39 F.4th 424, 441 (7th Cir. 2022) (“Although . . . a series of separate, isolated acts can collectively add up to a hostile work environment, occasional vulgar language, and coarse, rude, or boorish behavior will not amount to a hostile work environment.” (citing Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005))).
discussed Cited "see" Blumenshine v. Bloomington School District No. 87 (2×)
C.D. Ill. · 2023 · signal: see · confidence high
See Tyburski v. City of Chicago, 964 F.3d 590 , 600–01 (7th Cir. 2020) (“We have “assumed, but never decided, that plaintiffs may bring hostile environment claims under the ADEA.”) (citing Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005)).
discussed Cited "see" Kendalynn Jackson v. Illinois Department of Commerc
7th Cir. · 2022 · signal: see · confidence high
See Racicot v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 414 F.3d 675, 678 (7th Cir. 2005); Berry v. Delta Airlines, Inc., 260 F.3d 803, 809 (7th Cir. 2001); Gleason v. Mesirow Fin., Inc., 118 F.3d 1134, 1140 (7th Cir. 1997), abrogated on other grounds by Nat’l R.R.
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Anne B. RACICOT, Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
WAL-MART STORES, INC., Defendant-Appellee
04-2733.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Jul 5, 2005.
414 F.3d 675
2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 13308
Michael C. Kendall (argued), Kendall-Hahn & Associates, Carmel, IN, for Plaintiff-Appellant., Susan M. Zoeller (argued), Barnes & Thornburg, Indianapolis, IN, for Defendant-Appellee.
Bauer, Easterbrook, Wood.
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BAUER, Circuit Judge.

Anne Racicot appeals the district court’s grant of summary judgment to Defendant-Appellee Wal-Mart on her claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. (“Title VII”) and age harassment and retaliation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq. (“ADEA”). For the following reasons, we affirm.

I. Background

Racicot began working at the Wal-Mart in Jasper, Indiana, in July 1999 as an associate in the seafood department. Ra-cicot’s lawsuit stems from incidents involving her co-workei’s Mike Condra and Dan Simpson. First, Racicot took offense at several workplace comments made by Con-dra. She claims that he often used foul language in her presence and told her on several occasions that she “shouldn’t be working at [her] age.” Condra’s workplace behavior prompted complaints by Racicot and several other associates, both male and female. Condra was terminated in November 2000 after a customer complained to management that she had overheard Condra call Racicot a “fucking bitch.” Racicot did not hear this comment and only learned of it after Condra’s termination.

Racicot also complains about Simpson’s treatment of her. Specifically, she claims that Simpson regularly yelled at her, called her names like “son of a bitch,” cursed in her presence, interfered with her work and vacation schedule, and told her, “if you were younger, you could pick up the boxes when heavy shipments arrived at the store.”

Racicot made written and oral complaints to management about Simpson and Condra’s conduct, and Store Manager Kathy Horney met with her to discuss her concerns. Racicot also met with District Manager Mike Owens, who reviewed all of her complaints. Racicot specifically complained about Simpson’s yelling, poor job performance, and poor customer service.

[*677] In November 2000, Racicot was verbally-reprimanded for a violation of company policy when she held . some discounted meat back from the customer display and later sold the lower-priced meat to her husband during her shift. In December 2000, Racicot was suspected of being involved in mislabeling or underringing seafood. As part of the investigation into this incident, Racicot prepared a written statement in which she admitted attempting to improperly sell her Mend shrimp at a sale price, but claims to have changed her mind at the last minute. Based on this incident and the incident a month earlier involving holding back discounted meat, Homey decided to terminate Racicot. A female associate who is older than Racicot replaced her in the seafood department.

II. Discussion

We review a district court’s grant of summary judgment de novo, viewing all facts and reasonable inferences from the record in the light most favorable to the non-moving party. Moser v. Ind. Dept. of Corr., 406 F.3d 895, 900 (7th Cir.2005).

A. Sex Discrimination

Racicot argues that Wal-Mart discriminated against her on the basis of her sex by interfering with her work schedule on three occasions, thereby denying her vacation time. Title VII makes it unlawful for an employer to “fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual’s ... sex .... ” 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(a)(l).

Though her claim is somewhat nebulous, Racicot does not appear to contend that she was terminated because of sex discrimination. With regard to her scheduling complaints, those incidents all took place before April 2000. Racicot filed her charge of discrimination over a year later, on May .21, 2001. Under Title VII, a plaintiff has -300 days from the date of the alleged unlawful employment practice to file a charge with the appropriate federal or state agency; conduct occurring prior to the limitations period cannot form the basis of a Title VII suit.. Hardin v. S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., 167 F.3d 340, 344 (7th Cir.1999). Raeicot’s claims would have to be based on conduct that occurred after July 25, 2000. Since this is not the case, the district court correctly ruled that Racicot’s allegations are time-barred and properly granted summary judgment. B. Sexual Harassment

Racicot also alleges that Condra and Simpson sexually harassed her, thereby creating a hostile working environment, by cursing at her and using vulgar language in her presence. To succeed on her claim, Racicot must establish that: (1) she was subject to unwelcome harassment; (2) the harassment was based on her sex; (3) the harassment was sufficiently severe or pervasive so as to alter the conditions of her employment and create a hostile or abusive atmosphere; and (4) there is a basis for employer liability. Cooper-Schut v. Visteon Auto. Sys., 361 F.3d 421, 426 (7th Cir.2004).

Racicot has not demonstrated that the harassment she experienced was severe or pervasive. A hostile work environment is one that is both objectively and subjectively offensive. Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 524 U.S. 775, 787, 118 S.Ct. 2275, 141 L.Ed.2d 662 (1998). In evaluat ing the objective offensiveness of a plaintiffs work environment, we consider all of the circumstances, including frequency and severity’ of the conduct, whether it is humiliating ,or physically threatening, and whether it unreasonably interferes with an[*678] employee’s work performance. Luckie v. Ameritech Corp., 389 F.3d 708, 714 (7th Cir.2004). In this ease, Racicot has described a limited number of incidents that are more reflective of run of the mill uncouth behavior than an atmosphere permeated with discriminatory ridicule and insult. See Cooper-Schut, 361 F.3d at 426. Racicot complains that Condra and Simpson used vulgar language in her presence, occasionally cursed at her, yelled at her, and made isolated comments about older women in the workplace. These incidents, even when taken together, fall short of an objectively offensive work environment. The district court properly granted summary judgment in favor of Wal-Mart on the sexual harassment claim.

C. Age Harassment

Plaintiffs next claim is that she was harassed on the basis of her age. Again, we note that Racicot does not appear to claim that she was actually terminated due to her age. [1] Instead, she complains that Condra and Simpson harassed her by making comments about the propriety of women working at her age and the fact that she could pick up heavy boxes if she were younger.

This court has assumed, but never decided, that plaintiffs may bring hostile environment claims under the ADEA. Bennington v. Caterpillar, Inc., 275 F.3d 654, 660 (7th Cir.2001); Halloway v. Milwaukee County, 180 F.3d 820, 827 (7th Cir.1999). We need not decide this issue in the instant case because even assuming such a claim to be cognizable, Racicot fails to provide evidence to support such a claim. Condra’s and Simpson’s isolated comments about Racicot’s age were neither severe or pervasive enough to create an objectively hostile work environment. Bennington, 275 F.3d at 660. As with Racicot’s sexual harassment claim, the statements made by Condra and Simpson are examples of boorish behavior but not actionable age harassment. Accordingly, summary judgment was proper on the age harassment claim.

D. Retaliation

Finally, Racicot argues that she was terminated in retaliation for her complaints about Condra and Simpson. An employer may not retaliate against an employee who has complained about discrimination or other employment practices that violate Title VII or the ADEA. 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-3(a); 29 U.S.C. § 623(d). Since Racicot has no direct evidence of retaliation, she must proceed under the indirect method and establish that: (1) she engaged in statutorily protected activity; (2) she was performing her job according to Wal-Mart’s legitimate expectations; (3) despite her satisfactory performance, she suffered an adverse employment action; and (4) she was treated less favorably than similarly situated employees who did not engage in such protected activity. Stone v. City of Indianapolis Public Util. Div., 281 F.3d 640, 644 (7th Cir.2002). Racicot has failed to offer any evidence of a similarly situated employee who did not make complaints and was treated more favorably. Moreover, Wal-Mart has articulated a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for terminating Racicot. Horney decided to fire Racicot for integrity issues after she was involved in two suspicious incidents involving holding back food or selling it at an improperly discounted price. Since Ra-cicot has failed to establish the fourth prong of the prima facie test and Wal-Mart has come forward with a legitimate reason for her termination, summary judg[*679] ment was properly granted to Wal-Mart on the retaliation claim.

III. Conclusion

For the reasons set forth above, we affirm the judgment of the district court in favor of Wal-Mart.

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. The fact that Racicot was replaced by an associate who is older than she prevents her from establishing a prima facie case of age discrimination, regardless.