Crawford v. Chabot

OPINION OF THE COURT

McKEAGUE, District Judge.

Now before the Court is defendants’ motion to dismiss or for summary judgment. Plaintiffs complaint alleges that the Michigan Department of Corrections (“DOC”) improperly denied plaintiffs application for a sergeant position based on his race. In particular, plaintiff contends that the DOC relied on an unconstitutional affirmative action policy to deny his request for a lateral transfer. Defendants argue that plaintiffs claims are barred by res judicata and that, in the alternative, plaintiff lacks standing, the claims are moot, or the Court should…