Reinaldo Taylor v. Bailey Tool & Manufacturing Co

HAYNES, Circuit Judge:

Reinaldo Taylor appeals the district court’s order dismissing his claims as barred by the applicable statutes of limitations. The parties have narrowed the issue on appeal to the question of whether a claim barred by limitations when filed in state court can be revived by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(c) once the case is removed. Under the facts here, we answer the question “no” and AFFIRM.

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Taylor was employed by Bailey Tool & Manufacturing Company (“Bailey”) for approximately a year until his layoff on December 7, 2007. Taylor filed charges of discrimination with…