Bell v. University of the Virgin Islands

MEMORANDUM OPINION

(November 19, 2003)

This matter comes before the Court, pursuant to FED. R. ClV. P. 56, on the motion of Defendant University of the Virgin Islands’ Motion for Summary Judgment. For the reasons expressed herein, Defendant’s motion will be granted in part, denied in part.

I. Background

Plaintiff Gina Bell brings this discrimination action alleging that Defendant Rosemary Bellone, one of Plaintiffs professors in the UVI nursing program, discriminated against Plaintiff on the basis of Plaintiffs race (Black) and national origin (native Virgin Islander), and that Defendant Bellone…