Opinion ID: 2263225
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Two-Year Statute Applies

Text: We are persuaded by the opinions of the Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, which concluded that the 1991 amendment does not broaden the remedies available under § 1981. Having no contemporaneous legislative history of Congressional intent to create an implied right of action against state of actors, we also conclude that the 1991 amendment cannot be read to expand the scope of § 1981. Therefore, Jett remains the controlling precedent for purposes of deciding Parker's appeal. Accordingly, the only remedy available to Parker was under § 1983. That statute provides for a two-year statute of limitations. Consequently, we hold that the Superior Court correctly granted the defendant's motion to dismiss Parker's complaint as time-barred.