Taylor v. University of Central Arkansas et al

Filing 7

ORDER denying 5 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge William R. Wilson, Jr on 8/24/10. (bkp)

Taylor v. University of Central Arkansas et al

Doc. 7

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION FELICIA D. TAYLOR, Ph.D. v. 4:10CV00549-WRW DEFENDANTS PLAINTIFF

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS, et al. ORDER

Pending is Plaintiff's pro se Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 5). Plaintiff alleges that the University of Central Arkansas; members of its Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty; and others discriminated against her based on her race and sex during her employment with the University.1 In the Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction, she seeks an order directing Defendants to, among other things, comply with relevant laws, grant her tenure, and pay her $96,000 in back pay.2 Plaintiff has not shown that she would be irreparably harmed without preliminary injunctive relief.3 Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motion for a TRO and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 5) is DENIED. IT IS SO ORDERED this 24th day of August, 2010.

/s/Wm. R. Wilson, Jr. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

1

Doc. No. 4. Doc. No. 6.

2

Adam-Mellang v. Apartment Search, Inc., 96 F.3d 297, 299 (8th Cir. 1996) (failure to show irreparable harm is a sufficient basis for denying preliminary injunction).

3

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