Kozera v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

BERMAN, District Judge.

I. Introduction

This ruling, upon submission by both sides without a trial, resolves all open issues in this labor relations case. The Court concludes, upon the very unique procedural and substantive facts presented here, that there is merit to some of Plaintiff Ted Kozera’s (“Kozera” or “Plaintiff’) claims, although no basis exists for other than nominal damages.

On or about January '6, 1992, union members Plaintiffs Kozera, Richard M. Mekeel (“Mekeel”)' and Arthur Filardi (“Filardi”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) commenced this…