Gannon v. Baldt Anchor and Chain

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

McGLYNN, District Judge.

This is an action brought by a discharged supervisory employee against his former employer alleging he was discharged in violation of a collective bargaining agreement and an oral contract of employment. Plaintiff claims this court has jurisdiction by reason of Section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. § 185 (1965). 1

Defendant has moved to dismiss on the grounds that the court lacks jurisdiction of the subject matter. Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(1).

Viewing the pleadings in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, it is clear that the…