Burns v. Winroc Corp.(Midwest)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

JOHN R. TUNHEIM, District Judge.

Plaintiffs Tyrone Burns and Marvin Dortch are African-Americans employed by defendant The Winroc Corporation (Midwest). Plaintiffs brought this action against defendant under 42 U.S.C. § 1981, Title VII, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act (“MHRA”), alleging a racially hostile work environment and retaliation in response to their discrimination complaints. Plaintiffs also bring a claim for common law negligence. This case is now before the Court on…