54 in its summary judgment motion-attached to which is Burton's EEOC charge and his notice of right to sue (Doc. The Casino Queen states that Burton failed to file an EEOC charge of discrimination and argues that the single-filing rule is inapplicable. Once again, counsel has submitted a document drafted without the care expected of attorneys practicing in this Court. A notice of right to sue was issued by the EEOC on or about June 4, 2007. On June 15, 2006, Burton filed a discrimination charge with the EEOC. As of the time of his deposition, Burton was still employed by the Casino Queen and a member of Union Local # 74. Burton was originally hired as a barback and was promoted to bartender in 1997. Factual Backgroundīurton is an African–American male who has been employed in the Food and Beverage Department of the Casino Queen since 1995.

137), which is fully briefed and ready for disposition. Now before the Court is the Casino Queen's summary judgment motion and memorandum, filed J(Doc. Specifically, Burton's complaint asserts two counts (Counts 8 and 64) against the Casino Queen: (1) unlawful racial discrimination, harassment and hostile work environment, in violation of Title VII and (2) deprivation of his right to the enjoyment of all benefits, privileges, terms and conditions of his employment contract “as are enjoyed by white citizens,” in violation of § 1981. § 1981, and alleges that the Casino Queen discriminated against him because of his race, African–American, during his employment at the Casino Queen, from June 1993 through the present time. Burton's complaint is brought pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. On September 4, 2007, Lawrence Burton (“Burton”) was among the 20 original plaintiffs who brought this action against his employer, Casino Queen, Inc. 137 the Casino Queen's motion for summary judgment as to Lawrence Burton) REAGAN, District Judge: I. McGlynn, McGlynn & McGlynn, Belleville, IL, for Plaintiffs.

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