Filed Date: April 7, 2000
Closed Date: April 17, 2000
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On April 7th, 2000, the United States Department of Justice ("D.O.J.") filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq., against the Lumberton Municipal Utility District in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The DOJ sought injunctive relief, alleging that the defendant violated Title VII by discriminating against female employees because of sex.
Lumberton Municipal Utility District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas created pursuant to Texas law. The DOJ alleged that the discrimination against female employees took the form of sexual harassment that adversely affected the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, and failing or refusing to take appropriate action to correct the effects of the discrimination.
On April 17th, 2000, the District Court (Judge Joe J. Fisher) entered a Consent Decree. The Decree ordered specific monetary relief as well as general injunctive relief, including mandatory complaint and investigation procedures, the issuance and distribution of policy prohibiting sexual harassment, and sexual harassment training. The Court retained jurisdiction one year pursuant to the terms of the decree.
Summary Authors
Jennifer Hau (10/21/2007)
Fisher, Joseph Jefferson (Texas)
Bradford, John Michael (Texas)
Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)
Henry, Dawn (District of Columbia)
Coco, Christopher Todd (Texas)
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State / Territory: Texas
Case Type(s):
Special Collection(s):
IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study
Key Dates
Filing Date: April 7, 2000
Closing Date: April 17, 2000
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States, on behalf of female employees
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
Lumberton Municipal Utility District (Lumberton, Hardin), Regional
Defendant Type(s):
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
Available Documents:
Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief
Outcome
Prevailing Party: Mixed
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree
Order Duration: 2000 - 2001
Issues
Discrimination Area:
Harassment / Hostile Work Environment
Discrimination Basis:
Affected Sex/Gender(s):