District Court, S.D. New York March 29, 2002, 00 Civ. 3427(CBM) (Ames v. Cartier, Inc.)

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER

MOTLEY, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Ireneo G. Ames brings this action against his former employer, defendant Cartier, Inc., alleging unlawful employment discrimination on the bases of sex and national origin.

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Plaintiff asserts

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claims under Title VII (42 U.S.C. § 2000e,

et seq.),

as well as 42 U.S.C. § 1981, the New York State Human Rights Law (N.Y.