Gonzalez v. CNA Insurance

OPINION AND ORDER

VAN ANTWERPEN, District Judge.

This action comes before the Court on defendant’s motion to dismiss Count IV of plaintiff’s amended complaint under F.R. Civ.P. 12(b)(6). Defendant argues that plaintiff fails to state a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress and for defamation. For the reasons stated below, defendant’s motion will be Granted in part and Denied in part.

Background

In February, 1987, plaintiff and defendant entered into an employment contract. According to plaintiff, after falsely accusing him of sexually harassing employees, in September, 1988,…