Ashley v. SOUTHERN TOOL INC.

Memorandum of Opinion

EDWIN L. NELSON, District Judge.

I. Introduction

The court has for consideration the motion for summary judgment of defendant Southern Tool Incorporated (hereinafter “Southern Tool”). (Doc. #39). Plaintiff Bettye Jane Ashley claims that Southern Tool violated Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act by affording more favorable treatment to younger men and women of Caucasian and African-American ethnicity in the enforcement of its No-Fault Attendance Policy. (Doc. # 1). Southern Tool contends that judgment is due in its favor because the plaintiff cannot…