Gilliam v. Arthur D. Little, Inc.

Agnes, A.J.

This is an age discrimination case in which the plaintiff, Heidi Gilliam, alleges that the defendant, Arthur D. Little, Co. (“ADL”), violated her rights under the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, G.L.c. 15 IB, §4(1B) by discharging her from her employment on account of her age. The defendants have filed a motion to dismiss under Mass.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6). The central question presented by the defendants’ Motion to Dismiss is whether the plaintiffs claim is barred by the three-year statute of limitations that is applicable in such cases under G.L.c. 151B, §9.

BACKGROUND

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