Cook v. Foster Forbes Glass

MEMORANDUM

LIMBAUGH, District Judge.

Plaintiff has brought this action alleging that he was discharged by defendant on account of his race in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. (Title VII) and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. Plaintiff further alleges that defendant terminated him in order to prevent his eventual promotion from Machinist Operator Apprentice to Machinist Operator Journeyman. Plaintiff requests a jury trial *1392and equitable and legal relief for his injuries including compensatory damages for alleged emotional injuries and punitive damages. Defendant moves for a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of the…