Case: United States v. Dallas Area Rapid Transit

3:93-cv-00044 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Filed Date: Jan. 8, 1993

Closed Date: 1997

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Case Summary

On January 8, 1993 The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an employment discrimination lawsuit in the District Court for the Northern District of Texas against the Dallas Area Rapid Transit. We do not have a copy of the Complaint, but from the docket, it appears that the plaintiff claimed race discrimination. The District Court (Judge Jerry Buchmeyer) approved a consent decree on January 13, 1993. The consent decree enjoined the defendant from retaliating against any person becaus…

On January 8, 1993 The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an employment discrimination lawsuit in the District Court for the Northern District of Texas against the Dallas Area Rapid Transit. We do not have a copy of the Complaint, but from the docket, it appears that the plaintiff claimed race discrimination.

The District Court (Judge Jerry Buchmeyer) approved a consent decree on January 13, 1993. The consent decree enjoined the defendant from retaliating against any person because of that person's opposition to discriminatory policies or filing of an EEOC charge. The defendant was also required to pay an individual employees money damages and offer that employee a position as Manager of Special Projects in the Department of Minority Affairs, grade 9, with retroactive seniority. On January 13, 1993, the court closed the case.

The individual employee intervened alleging that the defendants breached the consent decree. On April 3, 1995, the court denied the plaintiff-intervenor's motion for summary judgment. On November 27, 1995, the district court granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment as to the intervenor's claim for breach of the consent decree.

The plaintiff-intervenor appealed. The Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendants.

This case appears to be closed.

The only document available for this case is the docket.

Summary Authors

Kaitlin Corkran (4/8/2008)

People

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Judge(s)

Buchmeyer, Jerry (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bass, Alyse S. (District of Columbia)

Dunne, John R. (District of Columbia)

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Castaneda, Roland (Texas)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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Documents in this case

3:93-cv-00044

Docket [PACER]

May 29, 1997

May 29, 1997

Docket

Docket

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Docket for: United States v. Dallas Area Rapid Tr
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Jan. 8, 1993

COMPLAINT filed; (5) (lat) (Entered: 01/11/1993)

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2 Jan. 8, 1993

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Dallas Area Rapid Tr (issued 1) (lat) (Entered: 01/11/1993)

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Jan. 8, 1993

PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENT TO Magistrate Judge William F Sanderson (lat)

3 Jan. 13, 1993

CONSENT DECREE...that the deft is enjoined prospectively from retaliating against any person because that person has opposed discriminatory policies, has filed an EEOC charge, ect...that the deft shall offer Otis Tolbert the amt of $165,757.31...deft shall offer Mr. Tolbert a position as Manager of Special Projects in the Dept of Minority Affairs, grade 9, w/retroactive seniority for all purposes...each party to bear their own costs... (See order for specifics) ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 1/13/93 Page(s): 12 (grj) (Entered: 01/15/1993)

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Jan. 13, 1993

Case closed (grj)

4 Jan. 11, 1994

MOTION by plaintiff USA (Otis Tolbert pro se) to extend the consent decree and incorporated memorandum. (3) (amy) (Entered: 01/16/1994)

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5 March 18, 1994

ORDER granting [4-1] motion to extend the consent decree. Any motion for reconsideration of this order shall be filed within 14 days. (Cy of this order & 1/11/94 motion mailed to pla USA & DART 3/24/94) (signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 3/21/94 Page(s) 1 (dag) (Entered: 03/24/1994)

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6 April 8, 1994

Letter to Judge Buchmeyer from atty for USA re "pla's motion for extension of consent decree" (dag) (Entered: 04/11/1994)

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7 April 8, 1994

Judge Buchmeyer's letter of 4/8/94 to Ms. Bass, DOJ, re motion served only on DART (1) (dag) (Entered: 04/12/1994)

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8 June 9, 1994

Intervenor's ORIGINAL COMPLAINT by Otis C Tolbert against defendant DART (15) (tcn) (Entered: 06/10/1994)

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9 July 1, 1994

MOTION by intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert for default judgment and award of damages against defendant DART ( 6) (jrb) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

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10 July 5, 1994

ANSWER to Complaint by DART (Attorney Don T O'Bannon, Royce Barry West) (5) (ldm) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

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11 July 5, 1994

ORDER OF REFERENCE: [9-1] motion for default judgment and award of damages against defendant DART referred to Magistrate Judge Wm F. Sanderson Jr (Signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 7/6/94 Page(s): 1 (dag) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

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12 July 6, 1994

ORDER denying [9-1] motion for default judgment and award of damages against defendant DART (signed by WFSJr) Copies to counsel: 7/6/94 Page(s) 2 (dag) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

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13 July 6, 1994

RESPONSE by defendant DART to [9-1] motion for default judgment and award of damages against defendant DART (9) (jrb) (Entered: 07/12/1994)

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14 July 18, 1994

MOTION with memorandum in support by intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert for leave to file original complaint of intervenor (3) (original and copy of complaint to judge) (cjb) (Entered: 07/19/1994)

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15 July 19, 1994

ORDER OF REFERENCE: [14-1] motion for leave to file original complaint of intervenor referred to Magistrate Judge Wm F. Sanderson Jr (Signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 7/20/94 Page(s): 1 (dag) (Entered: 07/21/1994)

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16 Aug. 19, 1994

ORDER granting [14-1] motion for leave to file original complaint of intervenor (signed by WFSJr) Copies to counsel: 8/19/94 Page(s) 1 (dag) Modified on 08/24/1994 (Entered: 08/24/1994)

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17 Aug. 19, 1994

Intervenor's COMPLAINT (13) (dag) (Entered: 08/24/1994)

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Oct. 7, 1994

Atty Carl David Adams' letter of 10/5/94 to Otis Tolbert (dag)

18 Nov. 4, 1994

NOTICE of attorney appearance and lead counsel for defendant DART by Diane Frances Norwood (3) (mer) (Entered: 11/09/1994)

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19 Nov. 8, 1994

MOTION by intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert for Hearing for damages (6) (cjb) (Entered: 11/09/1994)

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20 Nov. 10, 1994

ORDER OF REFERENCE: [19-1] motion for Hearing referred to Magistrate Judge Wm F. Sanderson Jr ( Signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11-10 Page(s): 1 (mer) (Entered: 11/14/1994)

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21 Nov. 17, 1994

MOTION by intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert for Carl David Adams to withdraw as attorney (2) (klm) (Entered: 11/18/1994)

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22 Nov. 21, 1994

ORDER granting [21-1] motion for Carl David Adams to withdraw as attorney for intervenor, Otis Tolbert (signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11/22/94 Page(s) 1 (dag) (Entered: 11/28/1994)

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Nov. 22, 1994

Letter of 11/19/94 by Otis Tolbert to Magistrate Judge William F Sanderson Jr in response to the Court's letter of 11/14/94 (3) (dag)

23 March 8, 1995

MOTION with memorandum in support by Otis C Tolbert for summary judgment (6) (bjj) (Entered: 03/09/1995)

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24 March 17, 1995

ORDER OF REFERENCE: [23-1] motion for summary judgment referred to Magistrate Judge Wm F. Sanderson Jr ( Signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 3/17/95 Page(s): 1 (dag) (Entered: 03/20/1995)

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25 March 22, 1995

SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT by intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert Re: [23-1] motion for summary judgment (3) (svc) (Entered: 03/28/1995)

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26 March 27, 1995

MEMORANDUM in opposition to [23-1] motion for summary judgment (5) (dag) (Entered: 03/29/1995)

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27 March 28, 1995

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge Wm F. Sanderson Jr Re: [23-1] motion for summary judgment; Motion no longer referred Objections to F and R due by 4/10/95 RECOMMENDATION: motion be denied (dag) (Entered: 03/30/1995)

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28 April 3, 1995

ORDER...adopting findings of the court. denying [23-1] motion for summary judgment ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 4-3 Page(s) 1 (mer) (Entered: 04/04/1995)

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29 April 5, 1995

OBJECTION by intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert to [27-1] findings & recommendations (15+) (dag) (Entered: 04/07/1995)

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30 June 12, 1995

***UNFILED PER COURT ORDER 6/19/95***MOTION by intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert for reconsideration of [28-1] order (1) (dag) Modified on 06/20/1995 (Entered: 06/14/1995)

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June 12, 1995

Per note from chambers, case reopened-case is reinstated on Court's docket. (dag) Modified on 06/14/1995

31 June 19, 1995

ORDER unfiling [30-1] motion for reconsideration of [28-1] order (signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 6/20/95 Page(s) 1 (Original and copy returned) (dag) (Entered: 06/20/1995)

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32 June 23, 1995

CONSENT to trial by Magistrate by defendant DART (1) (dag) (Entered: 06/27/1995)

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33 June 28, 1995

LETTER by plaintiff USA to the Court re consent to magistrate trial (1) (dag) (Entered: 07/06/1995)

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34 Aug. 2, 1995

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Docket call set for 12/4/95; Pretrial conference for 10:00 12/1/95; (signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 8/3/95 Page(s): 2 (dag) (Entered: 08/07/1995)

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35 Aug. 15, 1995

ORDER denying [29-1] objections to the Report and Recommendation of the US Magistrate Judge (filed by Otis Tolbert on 4/5/95) (signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 8/16/95 Page(s) 1 (dag) (Entered: 08/21/1995)

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36 Oct. 20, 1995

MOTION by defendant DART for summary judgment on interenor pro se's claim for "Breach of consent decree or third party beneficiary contract" (3) (lmn) (Entered: 10/23/1995)

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37 Oct. 20, 1995

MEMORANDUM by defendant DART in support of [36-1] motion for summary judgment on interenor pro se's claim for "Breach of consent decree or third party beneficiary contract" (15+) (lmn) (Entered: 10/23/1995)

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38 Oct. 20, 1995

MOTION with memorandum in support by defendant DART to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (9) (lmn) (Entered: 10/23/1995)

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39 Oct. 31, 1995

MOTION with memorandum in support by defendant DART for sanctions on failureof intervenor pro se to appear for deposition (15+) (jrb) (Entered: 11/01/1995)

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75 Nov. 1, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena duces tecum in a civil case to Kathy Ingle. (1) (jrb) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

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40 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case...John Hoeft. (1) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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41 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed Re: subpoena in a civil case...Anthony Acklin. (1) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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42 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: Subpoena in a civil case...Bertha Whatley. (1) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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43 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case...Warren Morgan. (1) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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44 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case...Lonnie Blaydes. (1) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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45 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case..Josie Vasquez (1) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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46 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case...Martin Burrell. (2) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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47 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case...Victor Burke. (2) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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48 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case...Roger Snoble. (2) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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49 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case...Belza Ramos. (2) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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50 Nov. 2, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case...Jerry Reynolds (2) (jrb) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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51 Nov. 3, 1995

MOTION by defendant DART to continue/for first continuance (NOD)(11) (jrb) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

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52 Nov. 3, 1995

Witness list by defendant DART (3) (jrb) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

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53 Nov. 3, 1995

Exhibit list by defendant DART (6) (jrb) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

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54 Nov. 3, 1995

Designation of portions of Depositions by defendant DART (2) (jrb) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

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56 Nov. 7, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case to Demetris Sampson. (1) (jrb) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

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55 Nov. 9, 1995

ORDER OF REFERENCE: [39-1] motion for sanctions on failureof intervenor pro se to appear for deposition referred to Magistrate Judge Wm F. Sanderson Jr ( Signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11/9/95 Page(s): 1 (jrb) (Entered: 11/09/1995)

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57 Nov. 14, 1995

MOTION Supplemental-to continue by defendant DART referring to [51-1] motion to continue/for first continuance (5) (jrb) (Entered: 11/15/1995)

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58 Nov. 14, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: subpoena in a civil case to Paula S Hughes. (2) (jrb) (Entered: 11/15/1995)

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59 Nov. 15, 1995

MOTION by defendant DART to compel productinof intervenor pro se's witness list and exhibit list and well as for sanctions (6) (jrb) (Entered: 11/16/1995)

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60 Nov. 16, 1995

ORDER Motion hearing set for 10:00 12/1/95 for [59-1] motion to compel productinof intervenor pro se's witness list and exhibit list and well as for sanctions, set for 10:00 12/1/95 for [39-1] motion for sanctions on failureof intervenor pro se to appear for deposition ...the hrg set by Mag Sanderson for 12/12/95 is cancelled. ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11/16/95 Page(s) 1 (jrb) (Entered: 11/16/1995)

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61 Nov. 17, 1995

NOTICE of its inability-solely by reason of intervenor Pro Se's Dilatory Conduct-to Timely file objections to intervenor Pro Se's Witness List and Exhibit List by defendant DART (3) (jrb) (Entered: 11/20/1995)

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62 Nov. 17, 1995

MOTION by defendant DART to quash or alternatively, to modify subpoena duces tecums (NOD)(15+) (jrb) (Entered: 11/21/1995)

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63 Nov. 20, 1995

Designation of lead counsel for defendant DART by Wade A Forsman. (jrb) (Entered: 11/21/1995)

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64 Nov. 20, 1995

MOTION Supplemental-to quash by interested party Roger Snoble referring to [62-1] motion to quash or alternatively, to modify subpoena duces tecums (NOD)(4) (jrb) (Entered: 11/21/1995)

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65 Nov. 20, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed re: Subpoena in a civil case to Helen Dockings Hinsley (1) (jrb) (Entered: 11/21/1995)

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66 Nov. 21, 1995

MOTION by defendant DART and Non-Party Sampson's to quash subpoena (NOD)(6) (jrb) (Entered: 11/22/1995)

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67 Nov. 27, 1995

ORDER granting [66-1] motion to quash subpoena ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11/28/95 Page(s) 1 (jrb) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

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68 Nov. 27, 1995

ORDER granting [64-1] supplemental motion Supplemental-to quash ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11/28/95 Page(s) 1 (jrb) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

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69 Nov. 27, 1995

ORDER granting [62-1] motion to quash or alternatively, to modify subpoena duces tecums ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11/28/95 Page(s) 1 (jrb) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

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70 Nov. 27, 1995

ORDER granting [63-1] motion for Diane Norwood to withdraw as attorney (Terminated attorney Diane Frances Norwood for DART ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11/28/95 Page(s) 1 (jrb) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

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71 Nov. 27, 1995

ORDER granting [36-1] motion for summary judgment on interenor pro se's claim for "Breach of consent decree or third party beneficiary contract", denying [39-1] motion for sanctions on failureof intervenor pro se to appear for deposition, denying [57-1] supplemental motion Supplemental-to continue, denying [51-1] motion to continue/for first continuance, denying [59-1] motion to compel productinof intervenor pro se's witness list and exhibit list and well as for sanctions...see order for specifics. ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11/28/95 Page(s) 2 (jrb) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

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72 Nov. 27, 1995

MEMORANDUM OPINION...dft's mtn for sumjgm is granted, dft's mtn for sanctions on failure of intervenor pro se to appear for deposition on 10/31/95 is denied, dft's mtns for cont are denied, dft's mtn to compel production of intervenor pro se's witness list and exhibit list as well as for sanctions filed 11/15/95 are denied. Intervenor Tolbert is to pay the court costs incurred by dft in connection with this proceeding. ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 11/28/95 Page(s): 7 (jrb) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

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73 Nov. 27, 1995

Proposed pre-trial order from intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert (5) (jrb) (Entered: 11/30/1995)

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74 Nov. 27, 1995

Proposed pre-trial order from defendant DART (15+) (jrb) (Entered: 11/30/1995)

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76 Dec. 1, 1995

MOTION by intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert for reconsideration of [72-1] order (15+)(under separate cover) (jrb) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

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77 Dec. 6, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE of subpoena executed as to Kathy Ingle on 11/30/95 by personal service (2) (lmn) (Entered: 12/07/1995)

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78 Dec. 20, 1995

MEMORANDUM by defendant DART in opposition to [76-1] motion for reconsideration of [72-1] order (15+) (lch) (Entered: 12/21/1995)

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79 Jan. 16, 1996

ORDER denying [76-1] motion for reconsideration of [72-1] order...that Intervenor's mtn is denied in its entirety, and that the final sumjgm entered on the docket on 11/28/95 stands unaltered. It is further ordered that Mr Tolbert is commanded to pay to DART or its order the sum of $700 within 20 days, for which let execution issue. All other relief not expressly granted herein is denied. ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 1/17/96 Page(s) (jrb) (Entered: 01/16/1996)

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80 Jan. 25, 1996

MOTION by intervenor-plaintiff Otis C Tolbert for leave to file supplemental affidavits and appeal (NOD)(15+) (jrb) (Entered: 01/26/1996)

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81 Jan. 30, 1996

ORDER denying [80-1] motion for leave to file supplemental affidavits and appeal ( signed by JB) Copies to counsel: 1/30/96 Page(s) 1 (jrb) (Entered: 01/30/1996)

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82 Feb. 7, 1996

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Otis C Tolbert, intervenor, to USCA5, from orders entered 1/15/96 and 1/30/96. (2) Fee payment amount: 105.00 Receipt # 78444 TO mailed (bss) (Entered: 02/09/1996)

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Feb. 9, 1996

Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [82-1] appeal (bss)

83 Feb. 14, 1996

Transcript order form: Transcript not requested [82-1] appeal...no hearings - transcript is unnecessary for appeal purposes. Filed by cnsl for intervenor. (bss) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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Feb. 15, 1996

USCA Case Number, 96-10132 Re: [82-1] appeal (bss)

March 18, 1996

Transmitted record on appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals: [82-1] appeal...3 vols of original case papers including 1 vol under separate cover. (bss)

84 Oct. 28, 1996

ORDER OF USCA (certified copy) Re: [82-1] appeal affirmed. DART's request for sanctions on appeal is denied. (6) cc to Judge (klm) (Entered: 10/29/1996)

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85 Oct. 28, 1996

JUDGMENT OF USCA (certified copy) Re: [82-1] appeal Issued as mandate on 10/23/96...the judgment of the district court is affirmed. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff-appellant pay to defendant-appellee the costs on appeal to be taxed by the Clerk of this Court. (1) cc to Judge (klm) (Entered: 10/29/1996)

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Oct. 28, 1996

Record on appeal returned from U.S. Court of Appeals: case papers - 3 volumes + 1 supplemental record. (klm)

May 29, 1997

Received letter from USCA Re: Supreme Court denial of cert, no further order forthcoming (1) (st)

Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 8, 1993

Closing Date: 1997

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States

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

County

Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Defendant Type(s):

Transportation

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Texas 3:93-cv-00044

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 1993 - 1993

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Race, unspecified

Recommended Citation