Hudgens v. Harvard University

In the underlying action, the plaintiff, Denson W. Hudgens, Jr. (“Hudgens” or “Plaintiff’), filed claims against the defendant, Harvard University (“Harvard”), for specific performance and declaratory relief, breach of contract, defamation, and infliction of emotional distress. Harvard now moves to dismiss the claims against it in the plaintiffs complaint pursuant to Mass.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6). For the following reasons, Harvard’s motion to dismiss is ALLOWED.

BACKGROUND

The plaintiff is a former employee of Harvard. He worked at the university as a security guard from April' 29, 1988 to February…