Butler v. Westinghouse Electric Corp.

MEMORANDUM

HERBERT F. MURRAY, District Judge.

Plaintiff, Clifford Butler (“Butler”), a black male, brought the instant suit against defendant, Westinghouse Electric Corporation (“Westinghouse”), after Westinghouse fired him for allegedly sleeping on the job. In his complaint 1 , he alleges:

Count I: violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., as amended 1972;

Count II: violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1981;

Count IV: breach of contract;

Count V: abusive discharge;

Count VI: intentional infliction of emotional distress; and

Count VIII: negligence.

Pending before the Court…