Washington v. Thrall Car Manufacturing Co.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ASPEN, Chief Judge:

Plaintiff George L. Washington brings this action against defendant Thrall Car Manufacturing Company, alleging violations of 42 U.S.C. § 2000e and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. Presently before the court is defendant’s motion for summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below, defendant’s motion is granted.

I. Background

Plaintiff George Washington, an African-American male, was hired by defendant Thrall Car Manufacturing Company in 1967.1 For the past twenty years, he has worked in Thrall’s maintenance department, and is currently employed in the highest…