Lewis v. Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Inc.
150 F. Supp. 2d 81 | District Court, District of Columbia | 2001
Holding Summary
Summary judgment denied where genuine issues of material fact exist regarding whether plaintiff was discriminated against based on race in violation of Section 1981, despite employer's legitimate reasons for termination.
A genuine issue exists as to a material fact; summary judgment is denied.
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