Case: United States of America v. Florida Department of Corrections

9:98-cv-08087 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Filed Date: Feb. 12, 1998

Closed Date: June 19, 1998

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Case Summary

On February 12, 1998, the United States filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections under 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. ("Title VII") in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The United States, along with the individual plaintiff, sought injunctive and monetary relief, alleging that the defendant violated Title VII, by discriminating and retaliating against a female employee on the basis of gender.The plaintiff alleged that the female prison teacher was su…

The plaintiff alleged that the female prison teacher was subjected to a sexually hostile work environment in the following ways: (1) conditioning the terms, conditions, and privileges of her employment upon the submission to unwelcome sexual advances of her immediate supervisor; (2) threatening to alter the terms, conditions, and privileges of her employment unless she assented to such unwelcome sexual advances; and (3) taking adverse action against her because of her opposition to those unwelcome sexual advances.

After the complaint was filed, the defendants moved to dismiss. However, before the court ruled on that motion, the parties stipulated to the dismissal of the case on June 16, 1998. The reason for that dismissal or the terms of any settlement agreement are not clear from the public docket.

The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Jane Wu (12/19/2007)

Jonah Hudson-Erdman (8/25/2021)

People

Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Carmona, Lisa A. (Florida)

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Hauser, Helen A. (Florida)

Johnson, Michael W. (District of Columbia)

Libman, Robert S (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Moore, Kevin Michael (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Carmona, Lisa A. (Florida)

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Hauser, Helen A. (Florida)

Johnson, Michael W. (District of Columbia)

Libman, Robert S (District of Columbia)

Scott, Thomas Emerson Jr. (Florida)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

9:98-cv-08087	Docket [PACER] United States v. Corrections	July 1, 1998	July 1, 1998 Docket
9:98-cv-08087	Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial	Feb. 12, 1998	Feb. 12, 1998 Complaint

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Docket

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ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Feb. 13, 1998	COMPLAINT/DEMAND for Jury Trial filed; FILING FEE WAIVED; A-7, TEB (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/18/1998)	PACER
2	Feb. 13, 1998	Civil Action Certification, by United States Attorney. (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/18/1998)	PACER
3	Feb. 13, 1998	SUMMONS(ES) issued for Florida Dept Of Corrections (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/18/1998)	PACER
	Feb. 13, 1998	Magistrate identification: Magistrate Judge Ted E. Bandstra (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/18/1998)	PACER
4	Feb. 24, 1998	Intervenor's COMPLAINT by Carnell Robinson (ra, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/27/1998)	PACER
5	Feb. 24, 1998	MOTION by Carnell Robinson to intervene as plaintiff (ra, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/27/1998)	PACER
6	Feb. 24, 1998	MEMORANDUM by Carnell Robinson in support of [5-1] motion to intervene as plaintiff (ra, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/27/1998)	PACER
7	March 2, 1998	ORDER granting [5-1] motion to intervene as plaintiff ( signed by Judge K. M. Moore on 3.2.98) CCAP (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/05/1998)	PACER
8	March 4, 1998	RETURN OF SERVICE executed for Dept. of Corrections on 2/19/98 Answer due on 3/11/98 for Dept. of Corrections (ra, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/05/1998)	PACER
9	March 10, 1998	Answer and affirmative defenses by Dept. of Corrections (Attorney Helen Ann Hauser), (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/13/1998)	PACER
10	March 13, 1998	NOTICE of service of all orders on plaintiff by United States (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/17/1998)	PACER
11	March 18, 1998	ORDER directing all parties to meet before 4/7/98 and setting Scheduling meeting report due for 4/21/98 signed by Judge K. M. Moore on 3.18.98) CCAP (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/20/1998)	PACER
12	March 26, 1998	MOTION by Dept. of Corrections for Hearing of its motion to dismiss complaint (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/30/1998)	PACER
14	April 9, 1998	MEMORANDUM by United States in opposition to department of correction's motion to dismiss (not yet granted/filed) (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1998)	PACER
15	April 10, 1998	MOTION with memorandum in support by Carnell Robinson for leave to file amended complaint (pleading in docketing) (Former Deputy Clerk) Modified on 04/15/1998 (Entered: 04/15/1998)	PACER
16	April 10, 1998	MOTION with memorandum in support by Carnell Robinson to amend [7-1] order nunc pro tunc (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1998)	PACER
17	April 10, 1998	MEMORANDUM in RESPONSE by Carnell Robinson to dismiss (not yet docketed) (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1998)	PACER
18	April 15, 1998	ORDER granting [13-1] motion for leave to file motion to dismiss complaint in intervention filed by Carnell Robinson. ( signed by Judge K. M. Moore on 4.15.98) CCAP (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/20/1998)	PACER
19	April 15, 1998	MOTION with memorandum in support by Dept. of Corrections to dismiss complaint in intervention filed by Carnell Robinson (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/20/1998)	PACER
20	April 17, 1998	REPLY MEMORANDUM by Dept. of Corrections to response to [19-1] motion to dismiss complaint in intervention filed by Carnell Robinson (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/22/1998)	PACER
21	April 20, 1998	Scheduling Report of Scheduling Meeting by United States, Dept. of Corrections, Carnell Robinson 4/21/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/22/1998)	PACER
22	April 20, 1998	Notice of compliance: by Carnell Robinson with [11-2] order (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/22/1998)	PACER
23	April 21, 1998	ORDER REFERRING DISCOVERY MATTERS to Magistrate Judge Bandstra ( Signed by Judge K. M. Moore on 4.21.98) CCAP (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/28/1998)	PACER
24	April 21, 1998	ORDER referring case to mediation. 15 days to appoint mediator ( signed by Judge K. M. Moore on 4.21.98) CCAP (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/28/1998)	PACER
25	April 21, 1998	SCHEDULING ORDER setting Calendar call set for 1:30 3/11/99 Jury trial set for 9:00 3/15/99 Pretrial conference for 9:00 3/1/99 ; ( signed by Judge K. M. Moore on 4.21.98) CCAP (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/28/1998)	PACER
26	April 23, 1998	PRELIMINARY Witness list by Carnell Robinson (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/28/1998)	PACER
27	May 8, 1998	ORDER granting [15-1] motion for leave to file amended complaint ( signed by Judge K. M. Moore on 5/8/98) CCAP (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1998)	PACER
28	May 8, 1998	AMENDED COMPLAINT by United States , (Answer due 5/18/98 for Dept. of Corrections ) amending [4-1] intervenor complaint (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1998)	PACER
29	May 18, 1998	MOTION with memorandum in support by Dept. of Corrections to dismiss amended complaint in intervention filed by Carnell Robinson (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
30	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition duces tecum of Record Custodian of the School District of Palm Beach County on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
31	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition of Registrar, Florida Atlantic University on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
32	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition duces tecum of Record Custodian - Weiser Security Services, Inc. on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
33	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition of Record Custodian, Florida Department of Labor & Employment Securities Division on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
34	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition duces tecum of Registrar, Palm Beach Community College on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
35	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition duces tecum of Registrar, Western Palm Beach Co. Mental Health Clinic on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
36	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition duces tecum of Record Custodian, Palm Beach County Private Industry council on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
37	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition duces tecum of Record Custodian-Glen Ross Caddy, PH.D on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
39	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition duces tecum of Record Custodian Southern Management Corporation on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
40	May 18, 1998	NOTICE by Dept. of Corrections to take deposition duces tecum of Records Custodian Ashton Management on 6/12/98 (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1998)	PACER
41	May 20, 1998	NOTICE of supplemental authority by Dept. of Corrections (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/1998)	PACER
42	May 26, 1998	MOTION by United States to extend time to file responsive pleadings to defendant's motion to dismiss amended complaint in intervention filed by Carnell Robinson (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/29/1998)	PACER
43	May 29, 1998	RESPONSE by United States to [29-1] motion to dismiss amended complaint in intervention filed by Carnell Robinson (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/04/1998)	PACER
44	June 1, 1998	ORDER granting [42-1] motion to extend time to file responsive pleadings to defendant's motion to dismiss amended complaint in intervention filed by Carnell Robinson ( signed by Judge K. M. Moore on 5/29/98) CCAP (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/05/1998)	PACER
45	June 1, 1998	NOTICE of selection of Joseph R. Greco as Mediator (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/05/1998)	PACER
46	June 9, 1998	NOTICE of service of answers to United States' first set of interrogatories by Dept. of Corrections (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/1998)	PACER
47	June 16, 1998	STIPULATION of dismissal by Carnell Robinson, Dept. of Corrections (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/23/1998)	PACER
48	June 19, 1998	ORDER upon [47-1] dismiss/dismissal stipulation dismissing the case with prejdice (signed by Judge K. M. Moore on 6/19/98) CCAP (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/25/1998)	PACER
	July 1, 1998	Case closed (lk, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/20/1998)	PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 12, 1998

Closing Date: June 19, 1998

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States on behalf of a female employee

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Florida Department of Corrections

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Florida 9:98-cv-08087

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Unknown

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of United States of America v. Florida Department of Corrections, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/10331/ (last updated 8/25/2021).