Ashmeade v. Citizens Bank, N.A. et al, No. 1:2017cv08994 - Document 36 (S.D.N.Y. 2018)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER re: 23 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint in its Entirety or, Alternatively, to Strike Certain Allegations. filed by Jennifer Depeau, Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Citizens Bank, Citizens Securities, Inc. The Court has considered all of the arguments raised by the parties. To the extent not specifically addressed, the arguments are either moot or without merit. As explained above, the defendant's motion to dismiss is granted in part and denied in part. Ashmeade's claims of bankruptcy discrimination under the NYSHRL, wrongful termination, and defamation as to all defendants are dismissed with prejudice. Ashemeade's claims of discrimination on the basis of bankruptcy under 11 U.S.C. § 525(b) and his claims of racial discrimination under Title VII are dismissed with prejudice only against Depeau and CFG. The Clerk is directed to close the motion at docket number 23. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 6/22/2018) (ne)