Sparrow, Victor H. v. United Airlines Inc

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge GARLAND.

GARLAND, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff Victor H. Sparrow, III worked for United Air Lines for three years before being terminated in 1997. On September 15, 1998, he sued his former employer on a number of grounds, including alleged racial discrimination in' employment. In lieu of an answer, United filed a motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6), asking the district court, to dismiss plaintiffs action for “failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.” The court granted the motion, holding that plaintiffs complaint had…