Mayes v. Local 106, International Union of Operating Engineers

MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER

McCURN, Chief Judge.

Introduction

The plaintiff, George A. Mayes, brought suit against his union, Local 106, International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO (“Local 106” or “Union”), and three of its officers, alleging that the defendants discriminated against him in job referrals and denied him certain rights guaranteed under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 29 U.S.C. § 401 et seq. (“LMRDA”). The defendants brought a number of counterclaims against the plaintiff, alleging, among other things, that the defendants incurred expenses in defending…