Westinghouse Electric Supply v. Commonwealth

Plaintiff Westinghouse Electric Supply Corporation (“Westinghouse”) has moved to amend its complaint in this action, pursuant to Mass.R.Civ.P. 15(a), to add a jury trial claim. The defendants, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”) and Mark Chanson (“Chanson”), oppose Westinghouse’s motion. For the following reasons, Westinghouse’s motion to amend its complaint is denied.

BACKGROUND

The facts relevant to this motion may be briefly stated. On March 29, 1990, Chanson filed a discrimination complaint with the MCAD, charging Westinghouse with discrimination based on his…