Misipeka v. Legislature of American Samoa

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF ÁND DENYING DEFENDANT SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Before us are cross-motions for summary judgment. We grant plaintiffs motion and deny defendant’s motion.

*98I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Kelemete Misipeka (“Misipeka”) is a resident of American Samoa. He is in the business of supplying sound systems. In the past, he has worked for the Teuila and Mosooi Festivals, the 1997 South Pacific Mini-Games, and the 1998 Miss Americans Samoa Pageant. In 1998, Misipeka provided sound system services to Defendant Legislature of American Samoa (“Legislature”) for the festivities of the Fono ■ Golden…