Crews v. Memorex Corp.

MEMORANDUM

TAURO, District Judge.

Plaintiff Vernon Crews, a male over age 40, was employed by defendant Memorex Corporation for fourteen years. On August 18, 1982, Crews was discharged and replaced by a younger employee. He then brought this multi-count action based on a claim that he was wrongfully discharged because of his age.

Currently at issue is defendant’s motion to dismiss counts III and IV of the complaint. 1 Count III is a claim under Massachusetts law for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Count IV seeks recovery for the intentional infliction of emotional…