Racial Lawsuit against NASCAR to remain in New York

The Mauricia Grant sexual and racial discrimination and harassment lawsuit will remain in New York. NASCAR had requested to move the case to either North Carolina or Florida. U.S. District Court Judge Deborah A. Batts ruled that because NASCAR has a marketing office in New York City, federal court in Manhattan is an appropriate venue for the case. Batts also cited the facts that Grant worked races at Watkins Glen, alleges discriminatory practices occurred while in New York and was allegedly disciplined and demoted while working in the state of New York. "Courts are not required to determine the 'best venue' but merely a logical one with a substantial connection to the litigation," Batts wrote. The sides expect a trial to last two weeks but no trial date has been set. Scene Daily