Case: United States of America v. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

2:04-cv-00648 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Filed Date: Feb. 13, 2004

Closed Date: 2005

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Case Summary

On February 13, 2004, the United States Department of Justice ("D.O.J.") filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. ("Title VII") in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The D.O.J. asked the court for injunctive relief, alleging the defendant had violated Title VII by discriminating against a male Senior Housekeeper on the basis of sex by refusing to promote him to a Housekeeping Supervisor positi…

On February 13, 2004, the United States Department of Justice ("D.O.J.") filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. ("Title VII") in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The D.O.J. asked the court for injunctive relief, alleging the defendant had violated Title VII by discriminating against a male Senior Housekeeper on the basis of sex by refusing to promote him to a Housekeeping Supervisor position.

The complaint alleges that the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey discriminated on the basis of sex by: (1) refusing to promote the individual employee to a position he was qualified for and (2) retaliating against the individual employee for bringing a Title VII claim against the defendant.

A consent decree was entered by the District Court (Judge John W. Bissell) on March 18, 2005 that stated: (1) defendant shall not retaliate against employees for having brought the claims and (2) defendant shall pay compensatory damages to the individual employee; (3) if a Housekeeper Supervisor position becomes available, the individual employee will be given fair and non-discriminatory consideration.

This case is closed.

Summary Authors

Erin Forman (11/4/2007)

People

Judge(s)

Bissell, John Winslow (New Jersey)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Chagares, Michael A. (New Jersey)

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Kirkpatrick, Michael T (District of Columbia)

Leggott, Charles E. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:04-cv-00648

Docket (PACER)

USA vs. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

July 26, 2005

July 26, 2005

Docket
1

2:04-cv-00648

Complaint

Feb. 13, 2004

Feb. 13, 2004

Complaint
12

2:04-cv-00648

Consent Decree

March 18, 2005

March 18, 2005

Settlement Agreement

Docket

Last updated March 26, 2025, 8:30 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT against UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY , filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Filing Fee $wv(dr, ) (Entered: 02/24/2004)

Feb. 13, 2004

Feb. 13, 2004

2

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney CHARLES E. LEGGOTT for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA added. Attorney MICHAEL T. KIRKPATRICK terminated.. (nr, ) (Entered: 03/16/2004)

March 8, 2004

March 8, 2004

3

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY waiver sent on 3/9/2004, answer due 5/10/2004. (nr, ) (Entered: 03/19/2004)

March 12, 2004

March 12, 2004

4

ANSWER to Complaint by UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Certification of Service)(PREUSS, ROBERT) (Entered: 05/07/2004)

May 7, 2004

May 7, 2004

5

ORDER FOR SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 6/8/2004 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge G. Donald Haneke.. Signed by Judge G. Donald Haneke on 5/20/04. (nc, ) (Entered: 05/20/2004)

May 20, 2004

May 20, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge G. Donald Haneke : Scheduling Conference held on 6/8/2004. (nc, ) (Entered: 06/09/2004)

June 8, 2004

June 8, 2004

7

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (nr, ) (Entered: 06/10/2004)

June 8, 2004

June 8, 2004

6

SCHEDULING ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 1/27/2005 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge G. Donald Haneke. Status Conference set for 1/27/2005 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge G. Donald Haneke. Discovery due by 1/15/2004.. Signed by Judge G. Donald Haneke on 06/08/05. (nr, ) Modified on 8/13/2004 (jr). (Entered: 06/09/2004)

June 9, 2004

June 9, 2004

8

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Charles E. Leggott (nr, ) (Entered: 07/02/2004)

June 25, 2004

June 25, 2004

9

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney SUSAN J. STEELE and MICHAEL A. CHAGARES for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA added. Attorney MICHAEL A. CHAGARES terminated.. (CHAGARES, MICHAEL) (Entered: 10/25/2004)

Oct. 25, 2004

Oct. 25, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge G. Donald Haneke : Status Conference held on 1/27/2005. (nc, ) (Entered: 01/28/2005)

Jan. 27, 2005

Jan. 27, 2005

10

ORDER DISMISSING CASE as settled, w/out costs.. Signed by Judge John W. Bissell on 01/28/05. (nr, ) (Entered: 02/01/2005)

Jan. 31, 2005

Jan. 31, 2005

11

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to William B. Fenton (nr, ) (Entered: 02/28/2005)

Feb. 22, 2005

Feb. 22, 2005

13

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to William B. Fenton (nr, ) (Entered: 04/11/2005)

April 5, 2005

April 5, 2005

14

ORDER Dismissing action w/prejudice . Signed by Judge John W. Bissell on 7/6/05. (jd, ) (Entered: 07/07/2005)

July 7, 2005

July 7, 2005

15

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to William B. Fenton (jd, ) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

July 26, 2005

July 26, 2005

Case Details

State / Territory: New Jersey

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 13, 2004

Closing Date: 2005

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States of America, on behalf of a male senior housekeeper

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

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Newark, Essex), State

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Mixed

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 2005 - 2005

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Male