Matthews v. North Slope Borough

DECISION AND ORDER ON PENDING MOTIONS

KLEINFELD, District Judge.

This is a Title VII wrongful discharge case.

Mr. Matthews has filed a complaint of eight claims. The first claim alleges racial discrimination in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2. The third claim alleges retaliatory action in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-3. The remaining five claims allege violations of Alaska state statutes, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

State Law Claims

This court has federal question jurisdiction of the first and third claims. 28 U.S.C. § 1331. The remaining claims arise…