Legal Opinion
Thompson v. Sun Oil Co.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided October 3, 1975No. 74-1953PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Per curiam
W. Edward Thompson, a black, brought this employment discrimination action against Sun Oil Company [hereinafter referred to as the Company] seeking damages, and declaratory and injunctive relief. Plaintiff claims that the Company violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., by requiring him to take an employment test for the position of Motor Products Salesman trainee. The suit was filed as a class action.
After discovery was closed the Company moved for summary judgment offering three affidavits in support of its motion. The uncontroverted substance of the affidavits was…
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- Terry v. Modern WoodmenDistrict Court, W.D. Missouri · 1972
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