Bradshaw v. City of Gulfport, Mississippi et al, No. 1:2009cv00743 - Document 20 (S.D. Miss. 2010)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 13 Motion for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff's Title VII claims are dismissed with prejudice, and Plaintiff's state law claims are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by District Judge Halil S. Ozerden on 10/12/10. (RLW)
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