Coles Express, Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 526

Plaintiff, Coles Express, Inc. (“Coles”), brought this action to recover damages allegedly aris*528ing out of the violent conduct of striking picketers from International Brotherhood of Teamsters Locals 526 (“Local 526”) and 251 (“Local 251”). Locals 526 and 251 and Gerald Blinkhorn (“Blinkhorn”) have moved for summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below, the motion of these defendants is ALLOWED in part and DENIED in part.

BACKGROUND

The facts, considered in the light most favorable to the opposing party, are as follows:

In April of 1994, Coles, a trucking company, operated a terminal on…