Case: United States v. Langston University, The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma State University and Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges

5:06-cv-00185 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Filed Date: Feb. 22, 2006

Closed Date: May 7, 2008

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Case Summary

On February 22nd, 2006, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., against Langston University in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. The DOJ sought injunctive relief, alleging that the defendant violating Title VII by discriminating against a white female professor on the basis of her race. The DOJ alleged that the discrimination against the employee took the form of paying her lower wages than …

The DOJ alleged that the discrimination against the employee took the form of paying her lower wages than other similarly situated African and African-American employees and failing or refusing to take appropriate action to remedy the effects of the discriminatory treatment.

On February 27th, 2006, the Court (Judge David L. Russell) entered a Consent Decree, which ordered general injunctive relief, such as the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race and retaliation, as well as specific injunctive relief including an increase in salary, and a fair, objective, non-retaliatory and nondiscriminatory consideration for positions. The Court retained jurisdiction of the matters covered by the Consent Decree for two years. The decree would expire within one year of its entry without further order of the Court.

It appears, however, that the intervenor found the terms of the Consent Decree inadequate. On the same day of the entry of the decree, the action was terminated without prejudice.

Having then been granted the motion to intervene, the complainant filed her own complaint on April 14, 2006, which recapitulates in further detail the alleged discrimination. These grievances include the defendant's failure to advertise the position of Chair of the Department of English, the appointment of a lesser qualified African-American to Chair from outside the English Department, requesting the intervenor to perform the majority of the Chair's duties and responsibilities, retaliating against the intervenor by removing her from the office space she had occupied for fourteen years, the withholding, without justification or good cause, of the intervenor's compensation earned for summer teaching responsibilities, and lower compensation in comparison to African-Americans. The intervenor complaint also states that the plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer emotional and mental distress, harm to professional reputation, humiliation, embarrassment, economic loss, and loss of enjoyment of life.

On April 16th, 2007, an amended complaint alleged all of the above, and additionally, detailed another charge of retaliation. The complaint stated that the intervenor was continually discriminated against as a result of filing a Charge of Discrimination, i.e. objectionable and offensive treatment by the President, Vice-Presidents, and the Office of Human Resources, a prolonged and bureaucratic delay in obtaining the approval of the donation of medical leave to her husband, and the omission of her salary and salary schedules from the budget for fiscal years 2003-2007.

On August 9th, 2007, the court ordered a settlement conference set for September 11, 2007, at which an apparent settlement was reached. The settlement agreement resulting from the conference is unavailable. However, the action was administratively terminated without prejudice to the rights of the parties to reopen for entry of any stipulation or order, and terminated with prejudice if not reopened within 45 days.

On October 25, 2007, the intervenor filed a motion to clarify and/or strike the settlement agreement, and further moved the court to extend the time of the administrative closing order. In the motion, the intervenor states that she had received incorrect information about the unused leave she had accumulated throughout her tenure at Langston University, which she relied upon in settling the matter. On December 26, 2007, the court (Judge David L. Russell) granted the motion for extension of administrative closing order.

The parties reached a settlement agreement in which the plaintiff was to receive $183,240.00 in lump sum payments, of which $69,376.36 would go the plaintiff's attorneys. She would continue to work for 2007-08 academic year with the same pay as before, and then provided with a paid sabbatical. Her unusued sick leave would be exhausted, but she still could use up to five, and possibly five more, sick leaves for 2007-08 year. The university also agreed to pay short-term disability payments to the plaintiff's husband, also employed at the university.

On April 22, 2008, the defendant filed a motion to enforce the settlement agreement but the parties reached a private settlement before the motion was argued. This case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Jennifer Hau (10/29/2007)

Zhandos Kuderin (7/17/2014)

People

Judge(s)

Glass, Woodrow K (Oklahoma)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney for Defendant

Fern, Michael Scott (Oklahoma)

Gooch, Ambre C (Oklahoma)

Lee, David W (Oklahoma)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Brockman, Scott F (Oklahoma)

Judge(s)

Glass, Woodrow K (Oklahoma)

Russell, David Lynn (Oklahoma)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Leggott, Charles E. (District of Columbia)

Palmer, David J. (District of Columbia)

Roth, Christine M. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Fern, Michael Scott (Oklahoma)

Gooch, Ambre C (Oklahoma)

Lee, David W (Oklahoma)

Other

Brockman, Scott F (Oklahoma)

Thomas, Scott K. (Oklahoma)

Tomlin, A. Craig (Oklahoma)

Ward, Stanley M (Oklahoma)

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5:06-cv-00185	Docket [PACER] United States v. Langston University	May 7, 2008	May 7, 2008 Docket
1 5:06-cv-00185	Complaint United States v. Langston University, The Board of Reegents for the Oklahoma State University	Feb. 22, 2006	Feb. 22, 2006 Complaint
5 5:06-cv-00185	Consent Decree United States v. Langston University, The Board of Reegents for the Oklahoma State University	Feb. 27, 2006	Feb. 27, 2006 Settlement Agreement
9 5:06-cv-00185	Intervenor Complaint United States v. Langston University	April 14, 2006	April 14, 2006 Complaint 2007 WL 1995568
43 5:06-cv-00185	Intervenor Amended Complaint United States v. Langston University	April 16, 2007	April 16, 2007 Complaint
74 5:06-cv-00185	Motion to Clarify and/or Modify Settlement Agreement US v. Langston University	Oct. 25, 2007	Oct. 25, 2007 Pleading / Motion / Brief
94 5:06-cv-00185	Defendant's Motion and Brief to Enforce Settlement and Request for a Hearing Before the Court United States v. Langston University	April 22, 2008	April 22, 2008 Pleading / Motion / Brief
95 5:06-cv-00185	Intervening Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion and Brief to Enforce Settlement and Request for Hearing United States v. Langston University	April 29, 2008	April 29, 2008 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Feb. 22, 2006	COMPLAINT against Langston University, filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(kw, ) (Entered: 02/23/2006)	PACER
2	Feb. 23, 2006	GENERAL ORDER 04−02 (April 15, 2004) Mandatory Electronic Case Filing (kw, ) (Entered: 02/23/2006)	PACER
3	Feb. 24, 2006	JOINT MOTION for Settlement and Entry of Consent Decree by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Consent Decree between the United States and Langston University)(Leggott, Charles) (Entered: 02/24/2006)	PACER
5	Feb. 27, 2006	ORDER − Consent Decree (more fully set out) . Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 2/27/06. (ns, ) (Entered: 02/27/2006)	PACER
6	Feb. 27, 2006	ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSING ORDER: This action is administratively terminated without prejudice to the rights of the parties to reopen for entry of any stipulation or order. If not reopened within 2 years to obtain final determination, action is deemed dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 2/27/06. (ns, ) (Entered: 02/27/2006)	PACER
7	March 23, 2006	FIRST MOTION to Intervene by Barbara J. Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Complaint# 2 Exhibit 1 −− Charge of Discrimination)(Ward, Stanley) (Entered: 03/23/2006)	PACER
8	April 10, 2006	ORDER granting 7 Motion to Intervene. Complaint should be filed w/i 10 days . Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 4/10/06. (ns, ) (Entered: 04/10/2006)	PACER
9	April 14, 2006	FIRST INTERVENOR COMPLAINT, filed by Barbara J Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 − Charge of Discrimination)(Ward, Stanley) (Entered: 04/14/2006)	PACER
10	April 14, 2006	ENTRY of Appearance by Stanley M Ward on behalf of Barbara J Craig (Ward, Stanley) (Entered: 04/14/2006)	PACER
11	April 14, 2006	ENTRY of Appearance by Woodrow K Glass on behalf of Barbara J Craig (Glass, Woodrow) (Entered: 04/14/2006)	PACER
12	April 14, 2006	ENTRY of Appearance by Scott F Brockman on behalf of Barbara J Craig (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 04/14/2006)	PACER
13	April 14, 2006	ENTRY of Appearance by A Craig Tomlin on behalf of Barbara J Craig (Tomlin, A) (Entered: 04/14/2006)	PACER
14	April 21, 2006	AFFIDAVIT of Service for Intervenor's Complaint served on Michael Scott Fern, Attorney for Langston on April 17, 2006, filed by Intervenor Plaintiff Barbara J Craig. (Ward, Stanley) (Entered: 04/21/2006)	PACER
15	May 4, 2006	ENTRY of Appearance by David W Lee on behalf of Langston University (Lee, David) (Entered: 05/04/2006)	PACER
16	May 4, 2006	ENTRY of Appearance by Ambre C Gooch on behalf of Langston University (Gooch, Ambre) (Entered: 05/04/2006)	PACER
17	May 4, 2006	Answer to Plaintiff's Intervenor's Complaint by Langston University.(Gooch, Ambre) (Entered: 05/04/2006)	PACER
18	May 15, 2006	NOTICE of Hearing:Status/Scheduling Conference set for 7/14/2006 at 10:00 AM in Chambers before Honorable David L. Russell. (ns, ) (Entered: 05/15/2006)	PACER
19	July 13, 2006	JOINT STATUS REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN by Intervenor Plaintiff Barbara J Craig, Plaintiff United States of America, Defendant Langston University. (Tomlin, A) (Entered: 07/13/2006)	PACER
20	July 14, 2006	SCHEDULING ORDER: Pla witness list due 2/1/07; Pla exhibit list due 2/1/07; Dft witness list due 10 days t/a; Dft exhibit list due 10 days t/a; Motions in limine due 4/1/07; Jury instructions due 4/1/07; Voir dire requests due 4/1/07; Trial briefs due 4/1/07; Discovery due by 3/15/2007. Jury Trial set for 4/9/2007 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom #302 before Honorable David L. Russell. Motions due by 2/1/2007. Pretrial Report due by 4/1/2007.. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 7/14/06. (ns, ) (Entered: 07/14/2006)	PACER
21	Sept. 6, 2006	MOTION for Discovery to Serve Add'l Requests for Admissions to Defendant Langston with Brief in Support by Barbara J Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Barbara Craig's Requests for Admissions to Defendant Langston University)(Tomlin, A) (Entered: 09/06/2006)	PACER
22	Sept. 25, 2006	RESPONSE to Motion re 21 MOTION for Discovery to Serve Add'l Requests for Admissions to Defendant Langston with Brief in Support filed by Langston University. (Gooch, Ambre) (Entered: 09/25/2006)	PACER
24	Jan. 24, 2007	UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Dispositive Motion by Langston University. (Gooch, Ambre) (Entered: 01/24/2007)	PACER
25	Jan. 24, 2007	ORDER granting 24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motion until 2/12/07. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 1/24/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 01/24/2007)	PACER
26	Feb. 1, 2007	JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time of All Remaining Deadlines by Langston University. (Gooch, Ambre) (Entered: 02/01/2007)	PACER
27	Feb. 1, 2007	Exhibit List of Expert by Intervenor Plaintiff Barbara J Craig. (Glass, Woodrow) (Entered: 02/01/2007)	PACER
28	Feb. 2, 2007	NOTICE (other) by United States of America Notice of Withdrawal of Appearance (Roth, Christine) (Entered: 02/02/2007)	PACER
29	Feb. 2, 2007	ORDER granting 26 Motion for Extension of Time of All Deadlines. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 2/2/07. (kw, ) (Entered: 02/02/2007)	PACER
	Feb. 2, 2007	Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Discovery due by 4/29/2007.Motions due by 3/18/2007.Jury Trial set for 7/9/2007 09:30 AM in Courtroom #302 before Honorable David L. Russell.Pretrial Report due by 5/16/2007. Pretrial filings due 5/16/07. Plaintiff witness/exhibit lists and reports due 3/18/07. Defendant witness/exhibit lists and reports due 10 days thereafter. (kw, ) (Entered: 02/02/2007)	PACER
30	March 16, 2007	UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time for Parties to Submit Dispositive Motions by Langston University. (Gooch, Ambre) (Entered: 03/16/2007)	PACER
31	March 16, 2007	ORDER granting 30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions by April 17, 2007. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 3/16/07. (kw, ) (Entered: 03/16/2007)	PACER
	March 16, 2007	Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 4/17/2007. (kw, ) (Entered: 03/16/2007)	PACER
32	March 19, 2007	Witness List by Intervenor Plaintiff Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 03/19/2007)	PACER
33	March 19, 2007	Exhibit List by Intervenor Plaintiff Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 03/19/2007)	PACER
34	March 20, 2007	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Barbara J Craig. (Tomlin, A) (Entered: 03/20/2007)	PACER
35	March 21, 2007	ORDER granting 34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney A Craig Tomlin terminated. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 3/21/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 03/21/2007)	PACER
36	March 29, 2007	Witness List of Expert Witness by Intervenor Plaintiff Barbara J Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Expert Report)(Glass, Woodrow) (Entered: 03/29/2007)	PACER
37	March 29, 2007	DISCLOSURE STATEMENT − RULE 26 by Barbara J Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Expert Report# 2 Exhibit 2, Expert's CV)(Glass, Woodrow) (Entered: 03/29/2007)	PACER
38	April 2, 2007	Witness List − Final by Defendant Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 04/02/2007)	PACER
39	April 2, 2007	Exhibit List − Final by Defendant Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 04/02/2007)	PACER
40	April 3, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Plaintiff by Langston University. (Gooch, Ambre) (Entered: 04/03/2007)	PACER
41	April 9, 2007	UNOPPOSED MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Intervenor Complaint and for New Scheduling Order by Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 04/09/2007)	PACER
	April 10, 2007	Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Discovery due by 7/28/2007.,Motions due by 6/16/2007.,Jury Trial set for 10/9/2007 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom #302 before Honorable David L. Russell.,Pretrial Report due by 8/14/2007. (ns, ) (Entered: 04/10/2007)	PACER
43	April 16, 2007	AMENDED COMPLAINT against Langston University, filed by Barbara J Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Charge of Discrimination# 2 Exhibit 2, Charge of Discrimination)(Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 04/16/2007)	PACER
44	April 23, 2007	ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Langston University.(Lee, David) (Entered: 04/23/2007)	PACER
45	June 5, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Plaintiff Barbara J. Craig by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 06/05/2007)	PACER
46	June 12, 2007	UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Dispositive Motions by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 06/12/2007)	PACER
47	June 14, 2007	ORDER granting 46 Motion. Accordingly, dispositive motions shall be filed by June 25, 2007. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 6/14/07. (fp, ) (Entered: 06/14/2007)	PACER
48	June 18, 2007	Exhibit List Amended by Intervenor Plaintiff Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 06/18/2007)	PACER
49	June 25, 2007	MOTION for Summary Judgment by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 06/25/2007)	PACER
50	June 25, 2007	BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Langston University. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A − Affidavit of Jean Bell Manning, Ed.D.# 2 Exhibit 1 to Attach. A − Sections 723.00, 724.00, and 800.00 of the Faculty Handbook# 3 Exhibit 2 to Attach. A − Position Announcement for the Job of Associate/Full Professor &Chairperson−Department of English and Foreign Languages# 4 Exhibit 3 to Attach. A − Dr. Clarks Curriculum Vitae# 5 Attachment B − Affidavit of JoAnn Richardson−Clark# 6 Exhibit 1 to Attach. B − Dr. Clarks Curriculum Vitae# 7 Attachment C − EEOC Charge of Discrimination filed by Plaintiff# 8 Attachment D − Other EEOC documents relating to that Charge# 9 Attachment E − Selected pages of Plaintiffs deposition)(Lee, David) (Entered: 06/25/2007)	PACER
51	June 26, 2007	Witness List − Amended Final Witness List by Defendant Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 06/26/2007)	PACER
52	June 26, 2007	Exhibit List − Amended Final Exhibit List by Defendant Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 06/26/2007)	PACER
53	July 13, 2007	UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment by Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 07/13/2007)	PACER
54	July 16, 2007	ORDER granting 53 Motion for Extension of Time to File response to Dft's mtn for SJ by 7/31/07. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 7/16/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 07/16/2007)	PACER
55	July 31, 2007	RESPONSE in Opposition re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Barbara J Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Manning Deposition# 2 Exhibit 2, Montgomery Deposition# 3 Exhibit 3, Craig Deposition# 4 Exhibit 4, Request for Salary Payroll Action Form# 5 Exhibit 5, Request for Salary Payroll Action Form# 6 Exhibit 6, English Salary Tables# 7 Exhibit 7, Full Time Faculty Salary Tables# 8 Exhibit 8, Pay Plan FY 2003−2004# 9 Exhibit 9, Pay Plan FY 2004−2005# 10 Exhibit 10, Grievance Committee Final Report# 11 Exhibit 11, Letter to# 12 Exhibit 12, Position Announcement dated April 10, 2002# 13 Exhibit 13, Faculty Performance Appraisal# 14 Exhibit 14, Letter to Dr. Holloway from Rosemary Harkins−Carter dated 2/98# 15 Exhibit 15, Charge of Discrimination dated April 2004# 16 Exhibit 16, Affidavit of Craig# 17 Exhibit 17, Memo to Craig from Holloway dated 7/13/2004# 18 Exhibit 18, Charge of Discrimination dated March	PACER
57	Aug. 8, 2007	ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion for Summary Judgment.Motion Hearing set for 8/22/2007 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom #401 before Honorable David L. Russell.. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 8/8/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 08/08/2007)	PACER
58	Aug. 9, 2007	ORDER SETTING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCESettlement Conference set for 9/11/2007 09:00 AM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Doyle W. Argo. Statements due by noon 9/6/07. Signed by Judge Doyle W. Argo on 8/9/07. (sr, ) (Entered: 08/09/2007)	PACER
59	Aug. 13, 2007	JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Pretrial Filings by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 08/13/2007)	PACER
60	Aug. 13, 2007	ORDER granting 59 Motion for Extension of Time to File Pretrial filings. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 8/13/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 08/13/2007)	PACER
61	Aug. 13, 2007	UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 55 Response in Opposition to Motion,,, of One Day by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 08/13/2007)	PACER
62	Aug. 14, 2007	ORDER granting 61 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment Responses due by 8/14/2007. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 8/14/07. (kw, ) (Entered: 08/14/2007)	PACER
63	Aug. 14, 2007	MOTION to Strike 55 Response in Opposition to Motion,,, Inadmissible Evidence by Langston University. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment F − Selected deposition testimony of Kathryn B. Corbett and Exhibit 1 to deposition# 2 Attachment G − Selected deposition testimony of Joanna Howard)(Lee, David) (Entered: 08/14/2007)	PACER
64	Aug. 14, 2007	REPLY by Defendant Langston University re 55 Response in Opposition to Motion,,, filed by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 08/14/2007)	PACER
65	Aug. 21, 2007	NOTICE (other) by Langston University Pursuant to Court's Order of August 8, 2007 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 − Affidavit of Dr. Clyde Montgomery)(Lee, David) (Entered: 08/21/2007)	PACER
66	Aug. 21, 2007	RESPONSE to Motion re 63 MOTION to Strike 55 Response in Opposition to Motion,,, Inadmissible Evidence MOTION to Strike 55 Response in Opposition to Motion,,, Inadmissible Evidence filed by Barbara J Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 − Depo of Joanna Howard)(Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 08/21/2007)	PACER
67	Aug. 21, 2007	SUPPLEMENT re 55 Response in Opposition to Motion,,, in accordance with Court's August 8, 2007 Order by Barbara J Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 19 − Letter to Dallas EEOC from Craig)(Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 08/21/2007)	PACER
68	Aug. 22, 2007	Courtroom Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David L. Russell : Motion Hearing held on 8/22/2007 re 49 on Defendant's MOTION for Summary Judgment. Oral arguments heard and considered. Matter taken under advisement. (Court Reporter Alana LaGrow.) (ns, ) (Entered: 08/22/2007)	PACER
69	Sept. 6, 2007	MOTION for Order for Relief From Local Rule 16.2 and Notice of Conflict by Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 09/06/2007)	PACER
70	Sept. 6, 2007	ORDER Plaintiff is granted relief from the requirements of LCvR 16.2, in that counsel who is not lead counsel, but who is familiar with the case and can fully participate in the settlement conference, is allowed to attend the settlement conference in place of lead counsel.granting 69 Motion for Order. Signed by Judge Doyle W. Argo on 9/6/07. (sr, ) (Entered: 09/06/2007)	PACER
71	Sept. 10, 2007	ORDER denying 49 Motion for Summary Judgment; denying 63 Motion to Strike (more fully set out). Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 9/10/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 09/10/2007)	PACER
73	Sept. 12, 2007	ENTER ORDER The settlement conference was held on September 11, 2007, before Magistrate Judge Doyle Argo. Woody Glass appeared as lead trial counsel for Plaintiff and David Lee appeared as lead trial counsel for Defendant.The case settled. re 58 Order Setting Settlement Conference. Signed by Judge Doyle W. Argo on 9/12/07. (sr, ) (Entered: 09/12/2007)	PACER
74	Oct. 25, 2007	MOTION to Clarify and/or Modify Settlement Agreement by Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 10/25/2007)	PACER
75	Oct. 25, 2007	MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend Administrative Closing Order by Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 10/25/2007)	PACER
76	Oct. 26, 2007	ORDER granting 75 Motion for Extension of Adminstrative Closing Order. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 10/26/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 10/26/2007)	PACER
77	Nov. 13, 2007	UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 74 MOTION to Clarify and/or Modify Settlement Agreement and Brief in Support by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 11/13/2007)	PACER
78	Nov. 13, 2007	ORDER granting 77 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Mtn to Clarify. Response due by 11/28/2007. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 11/13/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 11/13/2007)	PACER
79	Nov. 28, 2007	MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Intervening Plaintiffs Motion to Clarify and/or Strike Settlement Agreement and Motion for Extension of Administrative Closing Order by Langston University. (Gooch, Ambre) (Entered: 11/28/2007)	PACER
80	Nov. 29, 2007	ORDER granting 79 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Intervenig Plaintiffs Mtn to clarify. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 11/29/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 11/29/2007)	PACER
81	Dec. 5, 2007	RESPONSE to Motion re 74 MOTION to Clarify and/or Modify Settlement Agreement filed by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 12/05/2007)	PACER
82	Dec. 6, 2007	ORDER holding in abeyance ruling on 74 Motion to Clarify and grants Intervening Plaintiff's motion for an extension of administrataive closing order until January 31, 2008. Parties may file an application to set case for a settlement conference if they feel it would be of assistance. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 12/6/07. (ns, ) (Entered: 12/06/2007)	PACER
83	Dec. 26, 2007	MOTION for Order for Application to Set Matter for Settlement Conference by Barbara J Craig. (Ward, Stanley) (Entered: 12/26/2007)	PACER
84	Jan. 15, 2008	RESPONSE re 83 MOTION for Order for Application to Set Matter for Settlement Conference filed by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 01/15/2008)	PACER
85	Jan. 16, 2008	ORDER granting 83 Motion to set matter for a settlement conference. Signed by Honorable David L. Russell on 1/16/08. (ns, ) (Entered: 01/16/2008)	PACER
86	Jan. 17, 2008	ORDER SETTING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE Settlement Conference set for 2/26/2008 09:00 AM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Doyle W. Argo. Statements due by noon 2/21/08. Signed by Magistrate Judge Doyle W. Argo on 1/17/08. (sr, ) (Entered: 01/17/2008)	PACER
87	Jan. 31, 2008	SECOND MOTION for Extension of Time of the Administrative Closing Order by Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 01/31/2008)	PACER
88	Feb. 1, 2008	ORDER granting 87 Motion for Extension of Administrative Closing. Signed by Honorable David L. Russell on 2/1/08. (ns, ) (Entered: 02/01/2008)	PACER
89	Feb. 29, 2008	ENTER ORDER A settlement conference was held on February 26, 2008, before Magistrate Judge Doyle Argo. Stan Ward appeared as lead trial counsel for Plaintiff and David Lee appeared as lead trial counsel for Defendant.The case settled. re 86 Order Setting Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Doyle W. Argo on 2/29/08. (sr, ) (Entered: 02/29/2008)	PACER
90	April 1, 2008	THIRD MOTION for Extension of Time Of Administrative Closing Order by Barbara J Craig. (Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 04/01/2008)	PACER
91	April 2, 2008	ORDER granting 90 Motion for Extension of Administrative Closing Order. Signed by Honorable David L. Russell on 4/2/08. (ns, ) (Entered: 04/02/2008)	PACER
92	April 15, 2008	UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time (Fourth Joint) to Extend Administrative Closing Order by Langston University. (Lee, David) (Entered: 04/15/2008)	PACER
93	April 16, 2008	ORDER granting 92 Motion for Extension of Administrative Closing Order. Signed by Honorable David L. Russell on 4/16/08. (ns, ) (Entered: 04/16/2008)	PACER
94	April 22, 2008	MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement and Request for a Hearing Before the Court and Brief in Support by Langston University. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A − Enter Order (Doc. 89) dated February 29, 2008, # 2 Attachment B − Declaration of Michael Scott Fern, # 3 Exhibit 1 to Attach. B − Handwritten notes of Michael Scott Fern dated February 26, 2008, # 4 Exhibit 2 to Attach. B − Letter to Michael Scott Fern from Stanley M. Ward dated March 14, 2008, # 5 Exhibit 3 to Attach. B − Letter to Stanley M. Ward from Michael Scott Fern dated March 25, 2008 with enclosure, # 6 Exhibit 4 to Attach. B − Warrant No. 103633005 to Ward &Glass, LLP, # 7 Exhibit 5 to Attach. B − Warrant No. 103631818 to Barbara Craig, # 8 Exhibit 6 to Attach. B − Warrant No. 080553985 to Barbara J. Craig)(Lee, David) (Entered: 04/22/2008)	PACER
95	April 29, 2008	RESPONSE to Motion re 94 MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement and Request for a Hearing Before the Court and Brief in Support filed by Barbara J Craig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Craig's Counsel's notes on settlement, # 2 Exhibit 2, Settlement Agreement Proposed by Defendant, # 3 Exhibit 3, Letter from Ward to Fern, dated 3/20/08, # 4 Exhibit 4, Letter from Fern to Ward, dated 3/25/08, # 5 Exhibit 5, Letter from Ward to Stan, dated 4/3/08 with revised Settlement Agreement)(Brockman, Scott) (Entered: 04/29/2008)	PACER
96	April 30, 2008	ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion. Hearing set for 5/7/2008 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom #501 on Defendant's motion to enforce settlement before Honorable David L. Russell.. Signed by Honorable David L. Russell on 4/30/08. (ns, ) (Entered: 04/30/2008)	PACER
97	May 7, 2008	Courtroom Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable David L. Russell: Motion Hearing held on 5/7/2008 re 94 MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement filed by Langston University. After hearing arguments the parties were able to agree on settlement making motion moot. (Court Reporter Alana LaGrow.) (ns, ) (Entered: 05/07/2008)	PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Oklahoma

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 22, 2006

Closing Date: May 7, 2008

Case Ongoing: No reason to think so

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States, on behalf of white female professor.

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

Private Entity/Person

The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma State University and Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Western District of Oklahoma 5:06-cv-00185

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Private Settlement Agreement

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Reasonable Accommodation

Retaliation Prohibition

Utilize objective hiring/promotion criteria

Amount Defendant Pays: 183,240.00

Order Duration: 2006 - 2008

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

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

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Pay / Benefits

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

White

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of United States v. Langston University, The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma State University and Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/10337/ (last updated 7/17/2014).