Weems v. Federated Mutual Insurance

OPINION and ORDER

MICHAEL J. MELLOY, Circuit Judge,

sitting by designation.

In this lawsuit, Plaintiff Marcus David Weems asserts federal and state civil rights claims against the above-named corporate defendant 1 stemming from alleged racial discrimination during the course of his employment. (Doc. no. 1: Counts I and II). Mr. Weems also asserts state-based tort claims for assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress against Federated and two of its employees. (Doc. no. 1: Counts III and IV).

Presently before the Court is Defendants’ motion for summary judgment by which they seek…