McClinton v. Delta Pride Catfish, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

BIGGERS, District Judge.

This cause comes before the court upon the defendants’ motion to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. The plaintiff has failed to file a memorandum in response, but rather has filed a letter stating that he will allow the court to make its decision based upon the pleadings and the existing Fifth Circuit law. Upon due consideration of the defendants’ memorandum and exhibits, and of the applicable law, the court is ready to rule.

FACTS

The plaintiff had been an employee of the defendant Delta Pride Catfish (“Delta Pride”) for six years when he…