Hugley v. Art Institute of Chicago

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

CASTILLO, District Judge.

Plaintiff Raymond Hugley sues his former employer, the Art Institute of Chicago (“AIC”), alleging that his termination was racially motivated and prompted by false and defamatory statements. Count I of Hugley’s complaint claims that his termination violated both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. Count II contends that AIC and two of its employees, Richard Hall and Marion Ellis, defamed Hugley by falsely accusing him of threatening a fellow employee’s life. Defendants have moved for…