District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania April 8, 1982, Civ. A. 81-2268 (Davis v. Ohio Barge Line, Inc.)

OPINION

COHILL, District Judge.

On October 16, 1978, defendant, Ohio Barge Line, Inc. (“OBL”), hired plaintiff, David A. Davis, a controlled epileptic, to work as a deck hand. Eight days later, OBL discharged plaintiff. At that time, plaintiff did not file or process a grievance protesting his discharge under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.