Burch v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

VIRGINIA EMERSON HOPKINS, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This employment discrimination case was filed on May 3, 2012, by the plaintiff, Ryan D. Burch, against the defendant, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. The complaint alleges race discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. (Count One). It also alleges retaliation in violation of those same Jaws. (Count Two). Finally, the complaint alleges that the defendant is liable for the Alabama state law claim of negligent…