Reynolds v. Dept/Transportation, et al

Filing 8599

OPINION. Signed by Honorable Myron H. Thompson on 2/22/10. (djy, )

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA, NORTHERN DIVISION JOHNNY REYNOLDS, et al., Plaintiffs, v. ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, et al., Defendants. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) OPINION This long-standing litigation is now before the court on the special master's recommendation that the

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2:85cv665-MHT (WO)

defendants' motion for summary judgment on claimant Nenea Torbert's individual-contempt claim regarding

"suspension" should be granted. filed objections to the

The plaintiffs have After an

recommendation.

independent and de novo review of the record, the court concludes that the objections should be overruled and the recommendation adopted. Summary judgment is granted only as to Torbert's "suspension" claim. An appropriate judgment will be entered. DONE, this the 22nd day of February, 2010. /s/ Myron H. Thompson UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE