Legal Opinion
Ditzel v. University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
District Court, D. New Jersey
Decided April 14, 1997No. Civil Action 94-4918(WHW)PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
WALLS, District Judge.
On January 31, 1994, plaintiff Harry Herbert Ditzel was fired from his position as Manager of Publications at the University of Medicine and Dentistry (“UMDNJ”). Ditzel, who is a white male and survivor of childhood cancer, alleges that he was harassed and discharged because of his medical condition and race. Defendants, however, contend that Ditzel was fired for poor performance and not for any discriminatory reason. Defendants have moved for summary judgment seeking dismissal of the complaint as a matter of law. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil…
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