Locke v. W.R. Grace & Co.

INTRODUCTION

Robert H. Locke (“Locke”) commenced this action against defendants, W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn. (“Grace”) and Robert J. Bettacchi (“Bettacchi”) (“the defendants”), alleging that he was wrongfully constructively terminated because of his age and perceived disability. The defendants have now moved for summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below, the defendants’ motion is allowed as to Count I and Count III (age discrimination) and is denied as to Count II and Count IV (handicap discrimination).

BACKGROUND

Locke worked for Grace Construction Products (“Grace Construction”), a…