Rossi v. Troy State University

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ALBRITTON, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This cause is before the court on a Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. # 10) filed by the Defendants Troy State University (“TSU”) and Jack Hawkins (“Chancellor Hawkins” or “Hawkins”) (collectively “Defendants”). 1

The Plaintiff, Patrick Rossi (“Rossi”), brings claims of religious discrimination pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. (“Title VII”) and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against TSU and Hawkins.

For reasons to be discussed, the Motion for Summary Judgment is due to be GRANTED.

II. SUMMARY JUDGMENT STANDARD

Under Rule 56(c) of the Federal Rules of…