Case: United States of America v. New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1:04-cv-04237 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Filed Date: Sept. 30, 2004

Closed Date: 2012

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Case Summary

On September 30, 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 Eastern District of New York against the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the New York City Transit Authority. The D.O.J. asked the court for injunctive relief, alleging that the defendants had violated Title VII by discriminating against Muslim and Sikh employees because of their religion. Muslim and Sikh individuals are required by their religion to wear head coverings. The defendants demanded that Muslim and Sikh employees remove their head coverings or cover them with an employer issued hat. The uniform policy provided that employer-issued hats were optional or that non-employer issued hats were prohibited. When the Muslim and Sikh employees refused to cover or remove their head coverings, they were transferred to assignments with no passenger contact.The complaint alleges that the defendants discriminated because of religion by (1) selectively enforcing uniform policies regarding employer issued hats to target Muslim and Sikh employees who are required by their religion to wear head coverings; (2) taking adverse employment action against Muslim and Sikh employees because of their religious obligation to wear head coverings; (3) failing or refusing to reasonably accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs; and (4) failing or refusing to take appropriate action to remedy the discriminatory effects of the policies and practices. This case has been consolidated with five other lawsuits filed by individual employees of the defendants alleging discrimination because of religion. Those cases are: (1) Small v. New York City Transit Authority (1:03-cv-02139), (2) Muhammad v. New York City Transit Authority (1:04-cv-02294), (3) Lewis v. New York City Transit Authority (1:04-cv-02331), (4) Harrington v. Reuter (1:05-cv-03341), and (5) Singh v. New York City Transit Authority (1:05-cv-05477). The individual employees in each of these cases are Sikh or Muslim and allege discrimination because of their refusal to cover their religious head coverings with an employer issued hat, remove their religious head coverings, or emblazon their religious head coverings with the employer logo. The plaintiffs in Small, Muhammad, and Lewis are Muslim women further allege discrimination because of gender. (The defendants permitted Muslim men to wear their religious head coverings uncovered and un-emblazoned.)The parties engaged in protracted discovery disputes, but on May 30, 2012 entered into a settlement agreement. Under it, the MTA will permit any religious headgear, so long as it is blue, and that it will pay $184,500 to eight current or former employees who had been denied religious accommodations under the old policy.

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Acosta, R. Alexander (District of Columbia)

Ashcroft, John (District of Columbia)

Bhalla, Ravinder S. (New Jersey)

Cox, Reid Alan (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Bhatt, Kavita K. (New York)

Judge(s)

Go, Marilyn D. (New York)

Townes, Sandra L. (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Acosta, R. Alexander (District of Columbia)

Ashcroft, John (District of Columbia)

Bhalla, Ravinder S. (New Jersey)

Cox, Reid Alan (District of Columbia)

Embrey, Diana L. (District of Columbia)

Gadzichowski, John M. (District of Columbia)

Hack, Ally (New York)

Hart, Lonnie Jr. (New York)

Lopez, Louis (District of Columbia)

Mohammedi, Omar T. (New York)

Palmer, David J. (District of Columbia)

Quintanilla, Victor D (District of Columbia)

Rao, Sonya A (District of Columbia)

Scott, Armani B. (New York)

Speck, Elizabeth A. (District of Columbia)

Zafar, Shaarik H. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Bhatt, Kavita K. (New York)

Levy, Victor Mitchell (New York)

Moll, Rhonda J. (New York)

Palencia, Gabriella D (New York)

Schoolman, Richard (New York)

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1:03-cv-02139	Docket [PACER] Small v. New York City Transit Authority	Aug. 3, 2007	Aug. 3, 2007 Docket
1:04-cv-02331	Docket [PACER] Lewis v. New York City Transit Authority	Aug. 3, 2007	Aug. 3, 2007 Docket
1:04-cv-02294	Docket [PACER] Muhammad v. New York City Transit Authority	Aug. 3, 2007	Aug. 3, 2007 Docket
1:05-cv-05477	Docket [PACER] Singh v. New York City Transit Authority	Aug. 7, 2007	Aug. 7, 2007 Docket
1:05-cv-03341	Docket [PACER] Harrington v. Reuter	Aug. 7, 2007	Aug. 7, 2007 Docket
1:05-cv-05477	Docket (PACER)	June 1, 2012	June 1, 2012 Docket
1 1:03-cv-02139	Complaint Small v. New York City Transit Authority	May 2, 2003	May 2, 2003 Complaint
1 1:04-cv-02294	Complaint Muhammad v. New York City Transit Authority	June 3, 2004	June 3, 2004 Complaint
1 1:04-cv-02331	Complaint Lewis v. New York City Transit Authority	June 7, 2004	June 7, 2004 Complaint
1 1:04-cv-04237	Complaint	Sept. 30, 2004	Sept. 30, 2004 Complaint

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ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
	June 3, 2004	Summons Issued as to New York City Transit Authority. (Villanueva, William) (Entered: 06/04/2004)	PACER
1	Sept. 30, 2004	COMPLAINT against New York City Transit Authority, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 09/30/2004)	RECAP
2	Sept. 30, 2004	Notice of Related Case Assignment (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 09/30/2004)	RECAP
	Sept. 30, 2004	Summons Issued as to New York City Transit Authority, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (Bowens, Priscilla)
3	Oct. 5, 2004	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by United States of America. New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority waiver sent on 9/29/2004, answer due 11/29/2004. (Embry, Diana) (Entered: 10/05/2004)	RECAP
4	Oct. 22, 2004	ORDER, GRANTING the substitution pages for the complaint to be filed. Asking the Court to remove the Jury Demand . Signed by Judge Sandra L. Townes on 10/18/04. (Sica, Michele) (Entered: 10/22/2004)	RECAP
	Nov. 9, 2004	Case Reassigned to Judge Sandra L. Townes. Judge Raymond J. Dearie no longer assigned to the case. (Brown, Marc) (Entered: 11/09/2004)	PACER
5	Nov. 10, 2004	Letter from Diana Embrey, Trial Attorney to Clerk of Court Regarding Reassignment and Consolidation of Cases. (Embry, Diana) (Entered: 11/10/2004)	RECAP
6	Nov. 29, 2004	ANSWER to Complaint by New York City Transit Authority.(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 11/29/2004)	RECAP
7	Dec. 22, 2004	DISCLOSURE of Interested Parties by United States of America.(Embry, Diana) (Entered: 12/22/2004)	RECAP
	Dec. 22, 2004	Email Test - DO NOT REPLY. (Lee, Tiffeny)
	Jan. 5, 2005	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Sandra L. Townes : Pre Motion Conference held on 1/5/2005. Armani Scott and Lonnie Hart, Jr. present for the pltff. Richard Schoolman present for the deft. Deft is granted leave to file a motion to dismiss portions of the complaint. Motion Schedule: motion is to be served upon the pltff by 01/28/05; pltff's response is due 02/18/05; deft's reply is due 03/04/05; and, motion is to be filed by 03/07/05. (Court Reporter Shelly Silverman.) (Frullo, Veronica) (Entered: 01/05/2005)	PACER
8	March 7, 2005	ORDER An initial conference will be held in the above case on April 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. as per attached order. Signed by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 03/07/05. (DeVeaux, Yvonne) (Entered: 03/07/2005)	RECAP
9	April 5, 2005	STATUS REPORT FROM ALL PLAINTIFFS by United States of America. (Embry, Diana) (Entered: 04/05/2005)	RECAP
10	April 6, 2005	NOTICE by United States of America of Appearance for Sonya A. Rao (Embry, Diana) (Entered: 04/06/2005)	RECAP
11	April 6, 2005	First MOTION to Compel (Amended) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 through 8)(Embry, Diana) (Entered: 04/06/2005)	RECAP
12	April 7, 2005	NOTICE by New York City Transit Authority re 9 Status Report Defendant's Response to "Plaintiffs" Joint Status Update" (Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 04/07/2005)	RECAP
13	April 11, 2005	RESPONSE in Opposition re 11 First MOTION to Compel (Amended) to provide certain records beyond the information already provided in this case filed by all defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- present and past policies for train operators and conductors# 2 Exhibit B- present and past policies for bus operators# 3 Exhibit C- present and past policies for station agents)(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 04/11/2005)	RECAP
	April 11, 2005	Case reassigned to Judge Steven M. Gold. Judge A. Simon Chrein no longer assigned to the case. (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 04/11/2005)	PACER
	April 11, 2005	Per the e-mail from MJ Go's chambers: Mag. Judge Marilyn D. Go, who is assigned to the earlier case 03-cv-2139, added. Mag. Judge Steven M. Gold no longer assigned to case. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 04/11/2005)	PACER
	April 11, 2005	Case reassigned to Judge Marilyn D. Go. Judge A. Simon Chrein no longer assigned to the case. (Bowens, Priscilla)
14	April 13, 2005	UNSIGNED OTSC filed. (Jackson, Ramona) (Entered: 04/13/2005)	RECAP
15	April 13, 2005	Minute Entry for status conference held before Marilyn D. Go on 4/12/2005. Appearances by counsel of record, Lonni Hart and Ally Hack. Discovery is consolidated in 03cv2139, 04cv2294, 04cv2331 and 04cv4237. The following new schedule shall govern: fact discovery must be completed by 8/31/05; plaintiffs' expert disclosures and reports are due 8/31/05 and defendants by 10/14/05. Expert discovery must be completed by 11/17/05. Rulings made on the record granting, in part, plaintiffs' letter request to compel discovery. The parties must be prepared to discuss settlement at the next conference and should call for an earlier conference if they feel such a conference would be productive. Any dispositive motions will be discussed at the next conference. Next conference scheduled for Sept 7, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. (Tape #ESR 05/39 519-4056.) (DeVeaux, Yvonne) (Entered: 04/13/2005)	RECAP
	April 13, 2005	Email Test - DO NOT REPLY (Jackson, Ramona)
16	April 25, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn Dolan Go Regarding letter motion regarding discovery. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - letters from R. Schoolman to D. Embry and L. Hart# 2 Exhibit B - Complaint - USA v. MTA and NYCTA# 3 Exhibit C - letter from R. Schoolman to L. Hart)(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 04/25/2005)	RECAP
17	April 26, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Honorable Marilyn D. Go, M.J. Regarding withdrawing discovery motion of April 25, 2005. (Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 04/26/2005)	RECAP
	May 9, 2005	TRANSCRIPT of Civil Cause for Conference Proceedings held on 4/12/05 before Judge Go. (Sica, Michele) (Entered: 05/10/2005)	PACER
	May 9, 2005	TRANSCRIPT of Civil Cause for a Conference Proceedings held on 4/12/05 before Judge Go. (Sica, Michele)
	May 18, 2005	Minute Entry for telephone discovery conference held before Marilyn D. Go on 5/18/2005. Appearances by Armani Scott, Richard Schoolman. The designated manager of defendant MTA may be present during attend the deposition of Gladys Muhammad, except during questioning concerning events in which he was a direct participant. (DeVeaux, Yvonne)
18	May 31, 2005	MEMORANDUM in Opposition Objection to the Ruling of Magistrate Judge Go dated May 18, 2005 by all defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 05/31/2005)	RECAP
19	June 9, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman and Victor Levy to Hon. Sandra L. Townes Regarding Transit Authority in Futher Support of Objection to the Ruling of Magistrate Judge Go dated May 18, 2005. (Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 06/09/2005)	RECAP
20	July 8, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman, Esq. to Hon. Marilyn D. Go Regarding supplement to request for resolution discovery disputes. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Request for Resolution of Discovery Disputes (dated 7/5/2005))(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 07/08/2005)	RECAP
21	July 8, 2005	Letter from Diana L. Embrey to Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go Regarding Response to Defendants' July 5, 2005 Letter Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Numbers 1 through 8)(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 07/08/2005)	RECAP
22	July 11, 2005	RESPONSE to Motion re 11 First MOTION to Compel (Amended) RESPONSE to Objection filed by all plaintiffs. (Hart, Lonnie) (Entered: 07/11/2005)	RECAP
23	July 14, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go, M.J. Regarding further support of Transit Authority's July 5, 2005 application for discovery order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Kathy Lynn Anderson (dated 3/11/2005))(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 07/14/2005)	RECAP
24	July 15, 2005	Letter from Diana L. Embrey to Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go Regarding Response to Defendants' July 14, 2005 Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Numbers 1 through 3)(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 07/15/2005)	RECAP
25	July 22, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go, M.J. Regarding adjustment of discovery schedule. (Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 07/22/2005)	RECAP
26	July 27, 2005	Letter from Diana Embrey to Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go Regarding Response to Defendants' 7/14/05 letter. (Attachments: # 1)(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 07/27/2005)	RECAP
27	July 29, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go, M.J. Regarding Reply Letter to Judge Go re Adjustment of Discovery Schedule. (Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 07/29/2005)	RECAP
28	Aug. 15, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go, M.J. Regarding Supplemental Letter About Adjusment of Discovery Schedule (dated 8-15-05). (Attachments: # 1 Request for Pre Motion Conference to Discuss Defendant's Motion Dismiss (dated 8-12-05))(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 08/15/2005)	RECAP
	Sept. 7, 2005	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Marilyn D. Go : Discovery Hearing held on 9/7/2005. Appearances by counsel of record in the 4 consolidated cases. U.S. v. NYC Transit Auth., CV 04-4237 is designated the lead case in these cases consolidated for pretrial and discovery purposes. All submissions concerning joint pretrial and discovery matters, except in connection with pleadings, should be filed in the lead case. Fact discovery is extended to 12/15/05. Expert discovery is extended as follows: medical/psychological expert reports and disclosures of the individual plaintiffs served by 10/31/05 and defendants' rebuttal medical/psychological expert reports and disclosures served by 1/20/06; remaining reports and disclosures of plaintiffs' experts (liability and economic) served by 1/31/06 and defendants' remaining rebuttal expert reports and disclosures served by 3/31/06. The individual plaintiffs other than Lewis must give notice by 12/15/05 whether they intend to retain an economic expert. Plaintiff Lewis must provide defendants with a copy of the proposed amended or supplemental complaint by 9/13/05 and defendants must advise by 9/15/05 if they consent to such pleading. If not, Lewis must file a motion for leave to file by 9/19/05; opposing papers are due 9/26/05 and any reply by 9/30/05. The parties must be prepared to discuss settlement at the next conference scheduled for Sept. 27, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. (Tape #05/92 807-6118.) Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn) (Entered: 09/07/2005)	PACER
	Sept. 7, 2005	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Marilyn D. Go : Discovery Hearing held on 9/7/2005. Appearances by counsel of record in the 4 consolidated cases. U.S. v. NYC Transit Auth., CV 04-4237 is designated the lead case in these cases consolidated for pretrial and discovery purposes. All submissions concerning joint pretrial and discovery matters, except in connection with pleadings, should be filed in the lead case. Fact discovery is extended to 12/15/05. Expert discovery is extended as follows: medical/psychological expert reports and disclosures of the individual plaintiffs served by 10/31/05 and defendants' rebuttal medical/psychological expert reports and disclosures served by 1/20/06; remaining reports and disclosures of plaintiffs' experts (liability and economic) served by 1/31/06 and defendants' remaining rebuttal expert reports and disclosures served by 3/31/06. The individual plaintiffs other than Lewis must give notice by 12/15/05 whether they intend to retain an economic expert. Plaintiff Lewis must provide defendants with a copy of the proposed amended or supplemental complaint by 9/13/05 and defendants must advise by 9/15/05 if they consent to such pleading. If not, Lewis must file a motion for leave to file by 9/19/05; opposing papers are due 9/26/05 and any reply by 9/30/05. The parties must be prepared to discuss settlement at the next conference scheduled for Sept. 27, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. (Tape #05/92 807-6118.) Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn)
29	Sept. 14, 2005	Letter from Ally Hack to Judge Go Regarding Re-Scheduling of September 27, 2005 Settlement Conference. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Hack, Ally) (Entered: 09/14/2005)	RECAP
30	Sept. 16, 2005	Letter from Omar T. Mohammedi to Judge Go Regarding Rhonda Moll's Letter. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Hack, Ally) (Entered: 09/16/2005)	RECAP
31	Sept. 19, 2005	Letter from Ally Hack to Judge Go Regarding Deadline for Motion for Leave to Amend the Complaint. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Hack, Ally) (Entered: 09/19/2005)	RECAP
	Sept. 19, 2005	ORDER re [31] Letter. The time for plaintiff Lewis to file a motion for leave to file an amended complaint is extended to 9/26/05; opposing papers are due 10/3/05 and any reply by 10/7/05. Counsel are reminded that future requests for extensions must comply with chambers rule 2E. Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 9/19/05. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn) (Entered: 09/19/2005)	PACER
	Sept. 19, 2005	ORDER re 31 Letter. The time for plaintiff Lewis to file a motion for leave to file an amended complaint is extended to 9/26/05; opposing papers are due 10/3/05 and any reply by 10/7/05. Counsel are reminded that future requests for extensions must comply with chambers rule 2E. Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 9/19/05. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn)
32	Sept. 26, 2005	AMENDED COMPLAINT FIRST against all defendants, filed by Stephanie Lewis.(Hack, Ally) (Entered: 09/26/2005)	RECAP
33	Sept. 29, 2005	Letter from Victor Levy to Hon. Marily D. Go Regarding request for order to compel answers to interrogatories or to preclude evidence. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Interrogatories Addressed to Plaintiff Malikah Alkebulan# 2 Errata B- Interrogatories Addressed to Plaintiff Deidre Small)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Levy, Victor) (Entered: 09/29/2005)	RECAP
	Sept. 30, 2005	Minute Entry for settlement conference held before Marilyn D. Go on 9/29/2005. Appearances by counsel of record. Settlement discussions held. Next conference scheduled for Oct. 19, 2005 at 3:30 p.m.Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(DeVeaux, Yvonne) (Entered: 09/30/2005)	PACER
	Sept. 30, 2005	Minute Entry for settlement conference held before Marilyn D. Go on 9/29/2005. Appearances by counsel of record. Settlement discussions held. Next conference scheduled for Oct. 19, 2005 at 3:30 p.m.Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(DeVeaux, Yvonne)
34	Oct. 13, 2005	Letter MOTION for Protective Order Enforcement and Extension by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1 through 8# 2 Proposed Protective Order)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 10/13/2005)	RECAP
35	Oct. 13, 2005	TRANSCRIPT of Civil Cause for Conference held on 9/7/05 before Judge Marilyn D. Go. Court Reporter: Aria Transcriptions. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Black, Amanda) (Entered: 10/14/2005)	RECAP
36	Oct. 14, 2005	Letter from Plaintiffs to Judge Go Regarding Extension of time to file reply to Defendants' response. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG(Hack, Ally) (Entered: 10/14/2005)	RECAP
37	Oct. 14, 2005	Letter from Victor Levy to Hon. Marilyn D. Go Regarding request for adjournment of settlement conference. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Levy, Victor) (Entered: 10/14/2005)	RECAP
	Oct. 17, 2005	ORDER endorsed on 37 Letter. The next conference to discuss settlement is adjourned to Nov. 8, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 10/17/05. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn) (Entered: 10/17/2005)	PACER
	Oct. 17, 2005	ORDER endorsed on 37 Letter. The next conference to discuss settlement is adjourned to Nov. 8, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 10/17/05. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn)
	Oct. 17, 2005	ORDER endorsed on 36 Letter. The time for plaintiff Lewis to file reply papers is extended to 10/24/05. Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 10/17/05. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn)
38	Oct. 19, 2005	Letter from Victor Levy to Hon. Marilyn D. Go Regarding Defendant's request for additional time to respond to Plaintiff's Joint Letter Motion dated 10/13/2005. (Attachments: # 1 letter to attorney Bhalla regarding speaking to station agents)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Levy, Victor) (Entered: 10/19/2005)	RECAP
39	Oct. 24, 2005	AFFIDAVIT and Memorandum of Law supporting Motion for Leave to Amend the Complaint by Stephanie Lewis. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG(Hack, Ally) (Entered: 10/24/2005)	RECAP
40	Oct. 27, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go Regarding letter opposing plaintiff's motion "to enforce and to extend" prior order of M.J. Chrein. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Wood's Deposition Transcipt pages 65-66# 2 Exhibit 2- DeGuzman Memo of 10/13/05# 3 Exhibit 3- Singh Memo of 10/13/05 & Bhalla Letter of 10/6/05# 4 Exhibit 4- Schoolman Letter of 10/8/05# 5 Exhibit 5- Singh Memo of 4/21/05)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 10/27/2005)	RECAP
41	Nov. 3, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to M.J. Marilyn D. Go Regarding TA Motion to Compel US To Answer Interrogatories. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 11/03/2005)	RECAP
42	Nov. 4, 2005	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 41 Letter, by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 11/04/2005)	RECAP
	Nov. 4, 2005	ORDER granting 42 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff's responses are due by 11/18/2005. Ordered by JudgeMarilyn D. Go on 11/4/05. (Go, Marilyn) (Entered: 11/04/2005)	PACER
	Nov. 4, 2005	ORDER granting 42 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff's responses are due by 11/18/2005. Ordered by JudgeMarilyn D. Go on 11/4/05. (Go, Marilyn)
43	Nov. 7, 2005	REPLY to Response to Motion re 34 Letter MOTION for Protective Order Enforcement and Extension filed by all plaintiffs. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 11/07/2005)	RECAP
	Nov. 9, 2005	Minute Entry for settlement conference held before Marilyn D. Go on 11/8/2005. Appearances by counsel of record. Settlement discussions held. Next conference scheduled for Nov. 22, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. (by tel) Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(DeVeaux, Yvonne)
44	Nov. 15, 2005	Letter MOTION to Compel Substantive Answers to Interrogatories by New York City Transit Authority. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG(Levy, Victor) (Entered: 11/15/2005)	RECAP
45	Nov. 15, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go Regarding enclosing current uniform policy bulletins. (Attachments: # 1 Bulletins for Bus & Train Operators, Station Agents)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 11/15/2005)	RECAP
46	Nov. 17, 2005	Letter from Diana L. Embrey to Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go Regarding United States' Opposition to Defendant's November 3, 2005 Motion to Compel. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 11/17/2005)	RECAP
	Nov. 22, 2005	Minute Entry for Telephone Conference held before Marilyn D. Go on 11/22/2005 Appearances by counsel of record. Settlement is not possible at this time. Next conference scheduled for Dec. 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(DeVeaux, Yvonne) (Entered: 11/22/2005)	PACER
	Nov. 22, 2005	Minute Entry for Telephone Conference held before Marilyn D. Go on 11/22/2005 Appearances by counsel of record. Settlement is not possible at this time. Next conference scheduled for Dec. 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(DeVeaux, Yvonne)
47	Nov. 23, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go. Regarding joint request for 28-Day extension of discovery and re-setting of conference currently scheduled for December 16, 2005. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 11/23/2005)	RECAP
48	Nov. 28, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Marilyn D. Go Regarding application to compel supplemental depositions of D. Small and M. Alkebulan. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 11/28/2005)	RECAP
49	Dec. 1, 2005	Letter from Diana L. Embrey to Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go Regarding Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant's November 28, 2005 Motion to Compel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1 through 3)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 12/01/2005)	RECAP
50	Dec. 2, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go Regarding Transit Authority reply in further support of its application to compel the supplemental depositions of Small and Alkebulan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 12/02/2005)	RECAP
51	Dec. 5, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go Regarding supplement to Schoolman's 11/23/05 letter presenting all-party application to extend discovery by 28 Days. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 12/05/2005)	RECAP
52	Dec. 7, 2005	Letter from Diana L. Embrey to Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go Regarding Response to Defendants' December 5, 2005 Letter. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 12/07/2005)	RECAP
53	Dec. 7, 2005	NOTICE by United States of America of Appearance for Reid A. Cox and Withdrawal of Louis Lopez and Shaarik H. Zafar Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 12/07/2005)	RECAP
54	Dec. 7, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go Regarding latest version of uniform policy for transit authority train operators. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 12/07/2005)	RECAP
55	Dec. 7, 2005	Letter MOTION to Compel "Application to Compel Deposition of Kevin Harrington in His Own Case" by New York City Transit Authority. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- First Amended Complaint# 2 Exhibit B- Plaintiff's Objections & Responses to Defendant's Interrogatories & Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Request for Production of Documents)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 12/07/2005)	RECAP
56	Dec. 8, 2005	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 55 Letter MOTION to Compel "Application to Compel Deposition of Kevin Harrington in His Own Case" by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 12/08/2005)	RECAP
	Dec. 9, 2005	ORDER granting 56 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiffs' time to file a Response to 55 Letter MOTION to Compel Deposition of Kevin Harrington is extended to 12/16/2005. Ordered by JudgeMarilyn D. Go on 12/9/05. (Go, Marilyn)
57	Dec. 15, 2005	RESPONSE in Opposition re 55 Letter MOTION to Compel "Application to Compel Deposition of Kevin Harrington in His Own Case" filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Embrey, Diana) (Entered: 12/15/2005)	RECAP
	Dec. 15, 2005	ORDER endorsed on 47 Letter. Discovery is extended to 1/12/06 and the next conference is adjourned to Jan. 13, 2006 at 11;30 a.m. Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 12/15/05. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn) (Entered: 12/15/2005)	PACER
	Dec. 15, 2005	NOTICE: In the event of a transit strike, conferences will automatically be adjourned. However, if counsel are able to participate in person or by phone they should try to confer with all other attorneys and notify the Court (718-26-2550) that the conference can be held as scheduled. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(DeVeaux, Yvonne) (Entered: 12/15/2005)	PACER
	Dec. 15, 2005	NOTICE: In the event of a transit strike, conferences will automatically be adjourned. However, if counsel are able to participate in person or by phone they should try to confer with all other attorneys and notify the Court (718-26-2550) that the conference can be held as scheduled. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(DeVeaux, Yvonne)
	Dec. 15, 2005	ORDER endorsed on 47 Letter. Discovery is extended to 1/12/06 and the next conference is adjourned to Jan. 13, 2006 at 11;30 a.m. Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 12/15/05. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn)
	Dec. 15, 2005	Email Notification Test - DO NOT REPLY (Lee, Tiffeny)
58	Dec. 20, 2005	Letter from Richard Schoolman to Hon. Marilyn D. Go, M.J. Regarding reply in Further Support of Transit Authority Application to Compel Deposition of Kevin Harrington in His Own Case. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Schoolman, Richard) (Entered: 12/20/2005)	RECAP
	Jan. 9, 2006	ORDER endorsed on 48 Letter. This Court agrees with defendants' arguments that supplemental depositions of D. Small and M. Alkebulan are warranted. Limitations on the length and scope of the depositions, as well as all remaining discovery issues and the schedule for completion of remaining discovery, will be discussed at the next scheduled conference. Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 1/9/06. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn) (Entered: 01/09/2006)	PACER
	Jan. 9, 2006	ORDER granting 55 Motion to Compel. This Court finds that a further deposition of Kevin Harrington is warranted. The scope and length of the deposition will be discussed at the next scheduled conference. Ordered by JudgeMarilyn D. Go on 1/9/06. (Go, Marilyn) (Entered: 01/09/2006)	PACER
	Jan. 9, 2006	ORDER endorsed on 48 Letter. This Court agrees with defendants' arguments that supplemental depositions of D. Small and M. Alkebulan are warranted. Limitations on the length and scope of the depositions, as well as all remaining discovery issues and the schedule for completion of remaining discovery, will be discussed at the next scheduled conference. Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 1/9/06. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Go, Marilyn)
	Jan. 9, 2006	ORDER granting 55 Motion to Compel. This Court finds that a further deposition of Kevin Harrington is warranted. The scope and length of the deposition will be discussed at the next scheduled conference. Ordered by JudgeMarilyn D. Go on 1/9/06. (Go, Marilyn)
59	Jan. 10, 2006	NOTICE of Appearance by Rhonda J. Moll on behalf of New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Moll, Rhonda) (Entered: 01/10/2006)	RECAP
60	Jan. 12, 2006	ORDER re 41 Letter, defendant's motion to compel is denied . Ordered by Judge Marilyn D. Go on 01/12/06. Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(Proujansky, Josh) (Entered: 01/12/2006)	RECAP
61	Jan. 12, 2006	ORDER granting 44 defendant's Motion to Compel. Ordered by JudgeMarilyn D. Go on 01/12/06. (Proujansky, Josh) (Entered: 01/12/2006)	RECAP
	Jan. 17, 2006	Minute Entry for status conference held before Marilyn D. Go on 1/13/2006. Appearances by counsel of record. Fact discovery is extended to 4/17/06. Discussion and rulings made on the record on the scope of the re-examination of some of the plaintiffs. The parties must file a status report by April 10, 2006 regarding a proposed schedule and whether there are issues to need to be discussed at conference at the end of fact discovery. All counsel consented to consolidation of Singh v. NYC Transit Authority, CV 2005-5477 for discovery purposes with this action. (Tape #ESR 06/03 614-1294.) Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG,1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(DeVeaux, Yvonne) (Entered: 01/17/2006)	PACER
	Jan. 17, 2006	Email Notification Test - DO NOT REPLY (Fernandez, Erica)
	Jan. 17, 2006	Minute Entry for status conference held before Marilyn D. Go on 1/13/2006. Appearances by counsel of record. Fact discovery is extended to 4/17/06. Discussion and rulings made on the record on the scope of the re-examination of some of the plaintiffs. The parties must file a status report by April 10, 2006 regarding a proposed schedule and whether there are issues to need to be discussed at conference at the end of fact discovery. All counsel consented to consolidation of Singh v. NYC Transit Authority, CV 2005-5477 for discovery purposes with this action. (Tape #ESR 06/03 614-1294.) Associated Cases: 1:04-cv-04237-SLT-MDG,1:03-cv-02139-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02294-SLT-MDG,1:04-cv-02331-SLT-MDG, 1:05-cv-03341-SLT-MDG(DeVeaux, Yvonne)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 30, 2004

Closing Date: 2012

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States and individual employees

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR)

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

City

New York City Transit Authority

Regional

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Defendant Type(s):

Transportation

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of New York 1:04-cv-04237

Eastern District of New York 1:04-cv-02294

Eastern District of New York 1:03-cv-02139

Eastern District of New York 1:04-cv-02331

Eastern District of New York 1:05-cv-03341

Eastern District of New York 1:05-cv-05477

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 184000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

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

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of United States of America v. New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/10358/ (last updated 6/2/2012).