COOK v. TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA ERIK COOK, Plaintiff, v. CIVIL ACTION NO. 24-3713 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION Rufe, J. August 27, 2025 Plaintiff Eric Cook filed suit against Defendant Temple University Health System (“TUHS”)1 alleging that he was wrongfully terminated due to his race. Specifically, Cook alleges race discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation under

42 U.S.C. § 1981.2

TUHS has moved to dismiss the complaint. For the reasons stated below, the motion will be granted. I. BACKGROUND3 A. Factual…