Richardson v. Restaurant Marketing Associates, Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
Patel, J.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
This case concerns race discrimination in employment, and was brought under both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., and 42 U.S.C. § 1981 . After a hearing on liability, the court requested briefing on several issues relating to damages. A short opinion on those questions was issued, followed by the trial of the damages issues, and briefing on a motion for attorneys’ fees.
Part A: Liability
From the hearing on liability, October 28 to 31, 1980, the court made the following findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Findings of Fact
1. This suit was instituted on April 14, 1977 by Pamela Marie Richardson and Earl Simmons against Restaurant Marketing Associates, Inc. (hereinafter “RMA”) pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
2. Plaintiff Richardson is a white woman who alleges that she was fired by defendant in retaliation for filing a charge of racial discrimination against it with the United States Equal Opportunity Commission.
3. Plaintiff Earl Simmons is a black man who alleges he was fired by defendant and subsequently denied rehire because of his race.