Catinella v. County of Cook

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

Elaine E. Bucklo, United States District Judge

This action arises out of plaintiffs termination from his employment as a machinist with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (“CCDOTH”). In his First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), plaintiff claims that his termination was discriminatory and retaliatory, and that it violated his procedural and substantive due process rights. He seeks damages and reinstatement pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1981 and § 1983.

Defendants have moved to dismiss the FAC pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1) and *88212(b)(6). I dismissed plaintiffs…