MacLaughlin v. Union Switch & Signal Co.

GIBSON, District Judge.

The defendant in each of the above mentioned actions has moved to dismiss the action, asserting that the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.

As the claims present substantially parallel causes of action, the two cases are considered together.

The complainants in each case were World War II veterans who returned to their employment with the defendants within the statutory period of ninety days after discharge from the service of the United States.

William MacLaughlin had more than five years service with Union Switch & Signal Company when he…