Case: Black Fire Fighters Ass'n of Dallas v. City of Dallas, Tex.

3:88-cv-02304 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Filed Date: Sept. 19, 1988

Closed Date: Oct. 21, 1994

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Case Summary

On September 19, 1988, black employees of the City of Dallas Fire Department filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., against the City of Dallas. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, asked the court for back pay and injunctive relief based upon allegations that the City of Dallas had discriminated on the basis of race regarding hiring and promotion…

On September 19, 1988, black employees of the City of Dallas Fire Department filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., against the City of Dallas. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, asked the court for back pay and injunctive relief based upon allegations that the City of Dallas had discriminated on the basis of race regarding hiring and promotional practices.

According to the PACER docket, on October 13, 1988, the court issued an order granting a preliminary injunction enjoining the defendant from promoting any uniformed employees to the ranks of lieutenant, captain, or any higher rank for ninety days. On April 21, 1989, the plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification, which was granted on July 11, 1990. The class consisted of African-American firefighters working in the City of Dallas. Further details of the class are unknown.

On August 19, 1992, the parties filed a compromise settlement. The settlement called for $572,000 in back pay and $250,000 in attorneys' fees. It also called for the defendant to promote 28 qualified African-Americans. Black Fire Fighters Ass'n of Dallas v. City of Dallas, 805 F. Supp. 428 (N.D. Tex. 1992). On November 5, 1992 the court held that the proposed back pay settlement compensated plaintiffs for discrimination and that the "skip promotions" contemplated by the settlement were not warranted. Black Fire Fighters Ass'n of Dallas v. City of Dallas, 805 F. Supp. 426 (N.D. Tex. 1992).

According to the PACER docket, on September 1, 1994, the plaintiffs issued an amended proposed notice of class action settlement as well as an amended notice of back pay allocation, which received preliminary court approval. On October 21, 1994, the court ordered, adjudged, and decreed that all claims that remained and dismissed the case with prejudice.

Summary Authors

Emily Kuznick (4/3/2008)

People


Judge(s)

McBryde, John H. (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Albright, Roger Earl (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Garza, Francisco Javier (Texas)

Gillespie, Hal Keith (Texas)

Hopkins, Craig Lee (Texas)

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Black Fire Fighters Ass'n v. City of Dallas

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Black Fire Fighters Ass'n v. City of Dallas, Tex.

Nov. 5, 1992

Nov. 5, 1992

Order/Opinion

805 F.Supp. 805

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* * *NOTE* * *THIS CASE HAS NOW BEEN ENTERED INTO THE ICMS COMPUTER SYSTEM. FOLLOWING IS SKELETAL DOCKETING OF ITEMS AFFECTING CASE MANAGEMENT. FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES PRIOR TO 3/13/92 SEE PAPER DOCKET SHEET* * * (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Sept. 19, 1988

Sept. 19, 1988

1

CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT filed; Filing Fee $ 120 Receipt # 44616 (14) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Sept. 19, 1988

Sept. 19, 1988

7

ANSWER to Complaint by City of Dallas, TX (8) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Oct. 11, 1988

Oct. 11, 1988

34

Minute order: hearing on motion for preliminary injunctive relief...court granted Dallas Fire Fighters Association's motion to intervene in open court (1) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Jan. 19, 1989

Jan. 19, 1989

75

AMENDED ANSWER to Class Action Complaint by City of Dallas, TX: amends [7-1] answer (8) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Dec. 8, 1989

Dec. 8, 1989

78

AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly (Answer due 7/21/90 for City of Dallas, TX) amending complaint (14) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

July 11, 1990

July 11, 1990

81

AMENDED ANSWER to Amended Class Action Complaint by City of Dallas, TX: amends [75-1] answer (7) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

July 13, 1990

July 13, 1990

CASE reassigned to Judge John McBryde (pdm) (Entered: 08/24/1990)

Aug. 8, 1990

Aug. 8, 1990

108

First AMENDED ANSWER by intervenor Dallas Fire Fighters to Class Action Complaint (8) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Dec. 6, 1990

Dec. 6, 1990

128

ANSWER by City of Dallas, TX to second amended Class Action Complaint (9) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Oct. 15, 1991

Oct. 15, 1991

129

ANSWER to Second Amended Class Action Complaint by City of Dallas, TX: amends [81-1] answer (9) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Oct. 15, 1991

Oct. 15, 1991

131

Third AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly (Answer due 10/26/91 for City of Dallas, TX) amending [128-1] amended complaint (13) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Oct. 16, 1991

Oct. 16, 1991

128

Second AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly (Answer due 10/27/91 for City of Dallas, TX ) amending [78-1] amended complaint (13) (ldm) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

Oct. 17, 1991

Oct. 17, 1991

134

ORDER, set scheduling order deadlines: Joining of Parties on 3/31/92 ; Discovery deadline on 7/31/92 Amending of Pleadings on 7/31/92 Proposed pretrial order due 12:00 7/29/92 Pretrial conference by 2:00 8/3/92 Bench trial reset for 9:00 9/8/92 ; ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 10/31/91 Page(s) 7 (amy) (Entered: 03/19/1992)

Oct. 29, 1991

Oct. 29, 1991

136

MOTION by City of Dallas, TX to amend pretrial instructions (4). (amy) (Entered: 03/19/1992)

Dec. 12, 1991

Dec. 12, 1991

135

ORDER...it is therefore ordered that the City of Dallas may appear through its counsel and a representative of the Dallas Fire Department who shall have settlement authority subject to City Council approval, for the purposes of complying with the court's pretrial instructions regarding attendance at required settlement conferences ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 12/20/91 Page(s) 2 (amy) (Entered: 03/19/1992)

Dec. 19, 1991

Dec. 19, 1991

137

SECOND AMENDED EXPERT Witness list by City of Dallas, TX (2). (amy) (Entered: 06/30/1992)

June 29, 1992

June 29, 1992

138

AGREED ORDER...it is therefore ordered that the liability phase of the trial in this case shall be bifurcated from the damages phase, if a damages phase is necessary. After the liability phase of the trial, the court will set a time for the damages phase, if any, to allow a reasonable time for preparation ( signed by JHM) Copies to counsel: 7/9/92 Page(s) (amy) (Entered: 07/13/1992)

July 9, 1992

July 9, 1992

139

MOTION with memorandum in support by City of Dallas, TX to amend [129-1] answer in response to Plaintiffs' Third Amended Complaint (3) (OTJ). (amy) (Entered: 07/16/1992)

July 15, 1992

July 15, 1992

140

SECOND MOTION with memorandum in support by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly to amend memorandum opinion and order certifying class (9). (amy) (Entered: 07/20/1992)

July 17, 1992

July 17, 1992

141

DEMAND for jury trial by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly (3). (amy) (Entered: 07/20/1992)

July 17, 1992

July 17, 1992

142

MOTION by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly for leave to file fourth amended class action complaint (3). (amy) (Entered: 07/20/1992)

July 17, 1992

July 17, 1992

143

MEMORANDUM by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly in support of [142-1] motion for leave to file fourth amended class action complaint, [141-1] demand jury (15+) NOD (amy) (Entered: 07/20/1992)

July 17, 1992

July 17, 1992

144

MOTION by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly to extend pretrial and trial dates and request for special setting (4). (amy) (Entered: 07/20/1992)

July 17, 1992

July 17, 1992

145

ORDER granting [139-1] motion to amend [129-1] answer in response to Plaintiffs' Third Amended Complaint ( signed by JHM) Copies to counsel: 7/17/92 Page(s) 2 (amy) (Entered: 07/22/1992)

July 17, 1992

July 17, 1992

146

ANSWER by City of Dallas, TX (Craig Hopkins Attorney ) to third amended complaint (9). (amy) (Entered: 07/24/1992)

July 17, 1992

July 17, 1992

147

ORDER, Response to motion reset to 4:00 7/28/92 for [144-1] motion to extend pretrial and trial dates, reset to 4:00 7/28/92 for [144-2] motion request for special setting, reset to 4:00 7/28/92 for [142-1] motion for leave to file fourth amended class action complaint, reset to 4:00 7/28/92 for [140-1] motion to amend memorandum opinion and order certifying class ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 7/21/92 Page(s) 1 (amy) (Entered: 07/24/1992)

July 21, 1992

July 21, 1992

148

AMENDED ORDER denying [144-1] motion to extend pretrial and trial dates, denying [144-2] motion request for special setting ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 7/22/92 Page(s) 2 (amy) (Entered: 07/24/1992)

July 22, 1992

July 22, 1992

149

MOTION with memorandum in support by Dallas Fire Fighters for leave to file amended answer (10) (ORIGEX). (amy) (Entered: 07/24/1992)

July 23, 1992

July 23, 1992

150

RESPONSE and brief in support by City of Dallas, TX in opposition to [140-1] motion to amend memorandum opinion and order certifying class (8). (amy) (Entered: 07/27/1992)

July 24, 1992

July 24, 1992

151

RESPONSE by City of Dallas, TX in opposition to [142-1] motion for leave to file fourth amended class action complaint (12). (amy) (Entered: 07/27/1992)

July 24, 1992

July 24, 1992

152

JOINT STATUS REPORT regarding settlement conference by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, City of Dallas, TX, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly, Dallas Fire Fighters (4). (amy) (Entered: 07/27/1992)

July 24, 1992

July 24, 1992

153

MOTION by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, City of Dallas, TX, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly to extend discovery deadlines (3). (amy) (Entered: 07/27/1992)

July 24, 1992

July 24, 1992

154

MOTION with memorandum in support by City of Dallas, TX for leave to file first amended answer to third amended complaint (12) (ORIGEX). (amy) (Entered: 07/28/1992)

July 27, 1992

July 27, 1992

161

ORDER granting [149-1] motion for leave to file amended answer. Intervenor's amended answer shall be signed by an individual attorney licenses to practice law and not by a law firm ( signed by JHM) Copies to counsel: 7/27/92 Page(s) 1 (amy) (Entered: 08/06/1992)

July 27, 1992

July 27, 1992

155

SECOND AMENDED ANSWER to Third Amended Class Action Complaint by Intervenor Dallas Fire Fighters Association: amends [108-1] answer (8). (amy) (Entered: 07/30/1992)

July 29, 1992

July 29, 1992

156

ORDER denying [142-1] motion for leave to file fourth amended class action complaint ( signed by JHM) Copies to counsel: 7/29/92 Page(s) 1 (amy) (Entered: 08/06/1992)

July 29, 1992

July 29, 1992

157

Minute order: telephone conference regarding pending matters. Definition of second class is amended to narrow the class to include only uniformed employees. Pretrial reset to 8/21/92 at 10:00 a.m. Pretrial Order due 8/18/92 at 2:00 p.m. Discovery cutoff extended to 8/14/92 Court Reporter: Mel Power (amy) (Entered: 08/06/1992)

July 29, 1992

July 29, 1992

Deadline updated; reset scheduling order deadlines: Pretrial conference by 10:00 8/21/92 Proposed pretrial order due 2:00 8/18/92 Discovery deadline on 8/14/92 (amy) (Entered: 08/06/1992)

July 29, 1992

July 29, 1992

159

ORDER...the court orders that the definitiion of Class 2 of the classes certified as classes of persons on whose behalf this action is to proceed reads as follows...the discovery deadline is extended until 8/14/92; the pretrial conference 8/21/92; pretrial order 8/18/92 2:00 ( signed by JHM) Copies to counsel: 8/3/92 Page(s) (amy) (Entered: 08/06/1992)

July 29, 1992

July 29, 1992

160

ORDER granting [154-1] motion for leave to file first amended answer to third amended complaint. Plaintiff is granted leave to file said amended answer on or before 8/4/92 ( signed by JHM) Copies to counsel: 8/3/92 Page(s) 2 (amy) (Entered: 08/06/1992)

July 29, 1992

July 29, 1992

158

AMENDED ANSWER to Third Amended Complaint by City of Dallas, TX : amends [146-1] complaint answer (9). (amy) (Entered: 08/06/1992)

July 30, 1992

July 30, 1992

162

JOINT MOTION requesting Rule 16 Conference by City of Dallas, TX, Black Fire Fighters (5). (amy) (Entered: 08/12/1992)

Aug. 11, 1992

Aug. 11, 1992

163

ORDER granting [162-1] joint motion requesting Rule 16 Conference, reset scheduling order deadlines: Proposed pretrial order due 12:00 10/12/92 Pretrial conference by 2:00 10/15/92 Bench trial reset for 9:00 10/26/92 . On or before 8/19/92, the parties shall prepare, sign, file, and deliver to the court a proposed notice to all class members, which shall be accompanied by a list of names and addresses of all class members, an explanation of the effort made to ascertain the identities of class members and their current addresses, and suggestions as to how the notice should be disseminated. A hearing be, and is hereby, set for 10:00 a.m. on 10/1/92, for the court to consider the terms of any settlement agreement reached by the parties and determine whether such terms are fair, reasonable, and in the best interest of the parties affected... ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 8/18/92 Page(s) 7 (amy) (Entered: 08/18/1992) Conference). Motion granted as follows: court will reset dates for pretrial order, pretrial conference and trial will set hearing for settlement parties to file by 8/19/92; a proposed notice to class members, which shall contain names and addresses of class members along with an explanation of how they were determined to be class members and what efforts were made to obtain current addresses and a suggestion as to how the notices should be disseminated Court Reporter: Mel Powers (amy) (Entered: 08/18/1992)

Aug. 13, 1992

Aug. 13, 1992

Motion hearing re: [162-1] joint motion requesting Rule 16 Conference (amy) (Entered: 08/18/1992)

Aug. 13, 1992

Aug. 13, 1992

165

JOINT MOTION for entry of order approving a compromise settlement and directing that notice of such settlement be given by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, City of Dallas, TX, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly, Dallas Fire Fighters (12). (amy) (Entered: 08/20/1992)

Aug. 19, 1992

Aug. 19, 1992

166

Proposed Mailing List for Notice of Class Action Settlement by City of Dallas, TX (15+). (amy) (Entered: 08/20/1992)

Aug. 19, 1992

Aug. 19, 1992

167

ORDER granting [165-1] joint motion for entry of order approving a compromise settlement and directing that notice of such settlement be given, set miscellaneous hearing for 10/1/92 at 10:00 for the purpose of determining whether final approval should be given to the proposed settlement agreement in this cause ( signed by JHM) Copies to counsel: 8/20/92 Page(s) 17 (amy) (Entered: 08/24/1992)

Aug. 20, 1992

Aug. 20, 1992

168

MOTION with memorandum in support by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, City of Dallas, TX, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly to amend [167-1] order set miscellaneous hearing for 10/1/92 at 10:00 for the purpose of determining whether final approval should be given to the proposed settlement agreement in this cause and to amend the notice of class action agreement (15+). (amy) (Entered: 09/02/1992)

Sept. 1, 1992

Sept. 1, 1992

169

ORDER granting [168-1] motion to amend [167-1] order set miscellaneous hearing for 10/1/92 at 10:00 for the purpose of determining whether final approval should be given to the proposed settlement agreement in this cause ( signed by JHM) Copies to counsel: 9/4/92 Page(s) 2 (amy) (Entered: 09/09/1992)

Sept. 4, 1992

Sept. 4, 1992

(mxm) (Entered: 09/08/1992)

Sept. 8, 1992

Sept. 8, 1992

Copies of Agreed Order to amend notice of class action settlement and hearing and brief sent 9/8/92 to Attorneys Watsky, Gillespie, Albright, Hopkins, and Garza. (mxm) (Entered: 09/08/1992)

Sept. 8, 1992

Sept. 8, 1992

Copies of Order filed 9/8/92 mailed to attorneys Albright, Garza, Hopkins, Gillespie, and Watsky 9/9/92. (mxm) (Entered: 09/09/1992)

Sept. 8, 1992

Sept. 8, 1992

170

MOTION with memorandum in support by Dallas Fire Fighters for sanctions (11). (amy) (Entered: 09/16/1992)

Sept. 14, 1992

Sept. 14, 1992

Appendix to Intervenor's Motion for Sanctions and Brief in Support (15+). (amy) (Entered: 09/16/1992)

Sept. 15, 1992

Sept. 15, 1992

178

ORDER, Response to motion reset to 3:00 9/18/92 for [170-1] motion for sanctions ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 9/17/92 Page(s) 1 (amy) (Entered: 09/25/1992)

Sept. 17, 1992

Sept. 17, 1992

171

RESPONSE by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly to [170-1] motion for sanctions and brief in support thereof (15+). (amy) (Entered: 09/21/1992)

Sept. 18, 1992

Sept. 18, 1992

172

Defendant's Brief Regarding Intervenor's Potential Challenge to Proposed Consent Decree by City of Dallas, TX (5). (amy) (Entered: 09/23/1992)

Sept. 22, 1992

Sept. 22, 1992

173

STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance with Order Approving A Compromise Settlement and Regarding Responses to Notice of Class Action Settlement and Hearing by Black Fire Fighters (15+). (amy) (Entered: 09/24/1992)

Sept. 23, 1992

Sept. 23, 1992

174

JOINT MOTION to limit testimony and evidence to be received at hearing on final approval and brief by City of Dallas, TX, Black Fire Fighters (4). (amy) (Entered: 09/24/1992)

Sept. 23, 1992

Sept. 23, 1992

175

RESPONSE by City of Dallas, TX to [170-1] motion for sanctions (4). (amy) (Entered: 09/24/1992)

Sept. 23, 1992

Sept. 23, 1992

176

MEMORANDUM by Dallas Fire Fighters in opposition to Class-Action Settlement (9). (amy) (Entered: 09/25/1992)

Sept. 24, 1992

Sept. 24, 1992

177

MEMORANDUM by Black Fire Fighters in opposition to [176-1] intervenor's potential challenge to proposed consent decree (15+). (amy) (Entered: 09/25/1992)

Sept. 24, 1992

Sept. 24, 1992

179

ORDER denying [174-1] joint motion to limit testimony and evidence to be received at hearing on final approval ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 9/25/92 Page(s) 1 (amy) (Entered: 09/28/1992)

Sept. 25, 1992

Sept. 25, 1992

182

Minute order: telephone hearing. Parties to submit written report by 9/29/92 confirming that all class claims will be settled and dismissed if settlement is approved. Court Reporter: Mel Power (amy) (Entered: 10/01/1992)

Sept. 25, 1992

Sept. 25, 1992

180

Report Regarding Claims of Individually Named Plaintiffs by Black Fire Fighters (4). (amy) (Entered: 09/30/1992)

Sept. 29, 1992

Sept. 29, 1992

181

ORDER...the court orders that the parties be prepared to discuss and address the concerns raised by the letter from Patrick S. Janick attached, at the 10/1/92 hearing in this action ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 9/29/92 Page(s) (amy) (Entered: 09/30/1992) (15+). (amy) (Entered: 10/01/1992)

Sept. 29, 1992

Sept. 29, 1992

184

RETURN OF SERVICE executed 9/30/92 as to subpoena issued for Roland Gamez for hearing in Judge McBride's chambers 10/1/92 (1). (amy) (Entered: 10/01/1992)

Sept. 30, 1992

Sept. 30, 1992

185

RETURN OF SERVICE executed 9/29/92 as to subpoena issued for David Truly for hearing in Judge McBride's chambers on 10/1/92 (1). (amy) (Entered: 10/01/1992)

Sept. 30, 1992

Sept. 30, 1992

186

Witness list by Dallas Fire Fighters (4). (amy) (Entered: 10/02/1992)

Oct. 1, 1992

Oct. 1, 1992

187

Exhibit list by Dallas Fire Fighters (4). (amy) (Entered: 10/02/1992)

Oct. 1, 1992

Oct. 1, 1992

188

Witness list by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly (3). (amy) (Entered: 10/05/1992)

Oct. 1, 1992

Oct. 1, 1992

189

Witness list by City of Dallas, TX (2). (amy) (Entered: 10/05/1992)

Oct. 1, 1992

Oct. 1, 1992

190

Exhibit list by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly (3). (amy) (Entered: 10/05/1992)

Oct. 1, 1992

Oct. 1, 1992

191

Minute order: hearing on proposed settlement per 8/20/92 Order...approval or disapproval of settlement proposal held in abeyance. Parties to meet face to face no later than 10/12/92 to further discuss settlement Court Reporter: Mel Power (1). (amy) (Entered: 10/05/1992)

Oct. 1, 1992

Oct. 1, 1992

192

ORDER denying [170-1] motion for sanctions. The Court determined that it would take under advisement the issue of whether the proposed settlement agreement should be approved. In the meantime, and in accordance with the court's rulings at the hearing, 1) on or before 10:00 a.m. on 10/12/92, the parties, through their counsel and representatives of each, shall meet face-to-face in the office of Craig Hopkins, unless another place for the meeting has been agreed upon by all parties, to further discuss the terms of a settlement that would be agreeable to all parties to this action; 2) before 4:30 p.m. on 10/14/92, the parties shall jointly prepare and file with the Clerk a written report to the court, signed by counsel for each of them, detailing the efforts made at the face-to-face settlement conference and setting forth the terms of any settlement agreement reached by them; 3) intervenor's motion for sanctions may be refiled at a later date if the action goes to trial; and 4) the pretrial conference is hereby reset for 2:00 p.m. on 10/22/92, and the trial is hereby reset for 9:00 a.m. the week of 11/9/92 ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 10/2/92 Page(s) 2 (amy) (Entered: 10/05/1992)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

Deadline updated; reset scheduling order deadlines: Jury trial reset for 9:00 11/9/92 ; Pretrial conference by 2:00 10/22/92 (amy) (Entered: 10/05/1992)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

193

STATUS REPORT by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, the efforts made at the 10/12/92 face-to-face settlement conference and setting forth the terms of a tentative settlement reached by counsel and representatives of the parties (6). (amy) (Entered: 10/15/1992)

Oct. 14, 1992

Oct. 14, 1992

194

ORDER, reset pretrial conference for 2:00 11/2/92 , reset pretrial order due for 10:00 11/2/92 ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 10/16/92 Page(s) 1 (amy) (Entered: 10/19/1992)

Oct. 16, 1992

Oct. 16, 1992

195

ORDER...the court orders that, on or before 10/29/92, the parties prepare, file and deliver to the court a supplemental status report apprising the court whether the proposed amended settlement agreement has been approved by the parties and, if not, of the status of the requests for approval by each party ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 10/23/92 Page(s) 4 (amy) (Entered: 10/28/1992)

Oct. 23, 1992

Oct. 23, 1992

196

SUPPLEMENTAL STATUS REPORT by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, City of Dallas, TX, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly, Dallas Fire Fighters (15+). (amy) (Entered: 10/30/1992)

Oct. 29, 1992

Oct. 29, 1992

197

RESPONSE by City of Dallas, TX in opposition to [196-1] report (3). (amy) (Entered: 11/02/1992)

Oct. 30, 1992

Oct. 30, 1992

198

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly, plaintiffs, to U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit from oral ruling of 10/30/92. (2) Fee payment amount: $105.00 Receipt # 48868 Appeal record due on 11/17/92 (klm) (Entered: 11/02/1992)

Nov. 2, 1992

Nov. 2, 1992

Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [198-1] appeal (klm) (Entered: 11/02/1992)

Nov. 2, 1992

Nov. 2, 1992

201

Minute order: pre-trial conference. All claims asserted by Joe Spigner dismissed; all claims of other individuals plaintiffs are dismissed except class claims. By 4:30 11/3/92 parties to prepare sign and deliver to court a pretrial order and memoranda of legal authority regarding effect of anticipated interlocutory judgment on this court's jurisdiction; intervenor to state whether it favors a stay of proceedings if within the court's discretion Court Reporter: Mel Power (amy) (Entered: 11/06/1992)

Nov. 2, 1992

Nov. 2, 1992

Pre-trial conference held (amy) (Entered: 11/06/1992)

Nov. 2, 1992

Nov. 2, 1992

202

ORDER...the Court orders that the claims of plaintiff Joe Spigner be, and are hereby dismissed with prejudice; all claims asserted by plaintiffs Terrance Houze, Calvin Jones, Kenneth Parker, Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, and Leslie Browne, except their class action claims, be, and hereby, dismissed with prejudice; on or before 4:30 p.m. on 11/3/92, the parties shall prepare, sign and deliver to the court a pretrial order in accordance with the court's instructions at the hearing and pursuant to the court's 8/13/92, order with special pretrial instructions attached thereto; and on or before 4:30 p.m. on 11/3/92, the parties shall each prepare, file and deliver to the court a memorandum containing legal authorities regarding the effect of the anticipated interlocutory appeal in this action on the court's jurisdiction. Intervenor shall specifically include in its filing a statement of whether intervenor would want the action stayed if a stay is a matter within the court's discretion ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 11/2/92 Page(s) 2 (amy) (Entered: 11/06/1992)

Nov. 2, 1992

Nov. 2, 1992

203

JUDGMENT for City of Dallas, TX against Joe Spigner. The Court orders, adjudges and decrees that the claims of plaintiff Joe M. Spigner against defendant, City of Dallas, Texas are hereby dismissed with prejudice. The court further orders, adjudges and decrees that all claims, except for the class action claims, asserted by plaintiffs Terrance Houze, Calvin Jones, Kenneth Parker, Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, and Leslie Browne against defendant be, and are hereby, dismissed with prejudice ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 11/2/92 Page(s): 1 (amy) (Entered: 11/06/1992)

Nov. 2, 1992

Nov. 2, 1992

199

JOINT MOTION to stay pending appeal and brief regarding court's lack of jurisdiction by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, City of Dallas, TX, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly, Dallas Fire Fighters (7). (amy) (Entered: 11/05/1992)

Nov. 4, 1992

Nov. 4, 1992

200

Transcript order form: Transcript requested [198-1] appeal Transcript due 1/14/93...by counsel for plaintiffs. (klm) (Entered: 11/05/1992)

Nov. 4, 1992

Nov. 4, 1992

204

ORDER granting [199-1] joint motion to stay, pending appeal. The court orders that all further proceedings in this action be, and are hereby, stayed pending appeal from the order signed this date denying the joint motion of plaintiffs and defendant for entry of order approving compromise settlement until further order of the court ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 11/5/92 Page(s) 2 (amy) (Entered: 11/06/1992)

Nov. 5, 1992

Nov. 5, 1992

205

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER...the Court orders that the motion for entry of order approving compromise settlement be, and is hereby, denied ( signed by JM) Copies to counsel: 11/592 Page(s): 8 (amy) (Entered: 11/06/1992)

Nov. 5, 1992

Nov. 5, 1992

Clearinghouse

USCA Case Number, Re: [198-1] appeal USCA NUMBER: N.O.#92-1947 (klm) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Nov. 9, 1992

Nov. 9, 1992

206

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Glenn Williamson, Alonza Williams, Joe Spigner, Kenneth Parker, Calvin Jones, Terrance O Houze, Leslie Browne, Black Fire Fighters, All Other Similarly, plaintiff, to U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit from the Memorandum Opinion & Order entered on 11/5/92. (2) (no fee paid, TO overcounter.) Appeal record due on 11/24/92 (klm) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Nov. 9, 1992

Nov. 9, 1992

Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [206-1] appeal (klm) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Nov. 9, 1992

Nov. 9, 1992

USCA appeal fees received $ 105.00, #49380. (klm) (Entered: 11/20/1992)

Nov. 20, 1992

Nov. 20, 1992

207

ORDER (originally file stamped 9/8/92)...the court orders that, on or before authorities, discussing the standing of intervenor to contest the proposed settlement of this action and the procedural steps that should be taken if intervenor has standing to contest the proposed settlement, and does so ( signed by JHM) Copies to counsel: 9/8/92 Page(s) ***copy of order received from Fort Worth on 12/31/92*** (amy) (Entered: 01/06/1993)

Dec. 31, 1992

Dec. 31, 1992

208

TRANSCRIPT filed [206-1] appeal, [198-1] appeal for dates of 8/13/92 (15+) (under separate cover) (klm) (Entered: 02/08/1993)

Feb. 2, 1993

Feb. 2, 1993

209

TRANSCRIPT filed [206-1] appeal, [198-1] appeal for dates of 9/25/92 (15+) (under separate cover) (klm) (Entered: 02/08/1993)

Feb. 2, 1993

Feb. 2, 1993

210

TRANSCRIPT filed [206-1] appeal, [198-1] appeal for dates of 10/1/92 (15+) (under separate cover) (klm) (Entered: 02/08/1993)

Feb. 2, 1993

Feb. 2, 1993

Case Details

State / Territory: Texas

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 19, 1988

Closing Date: Oct. 21, 1994

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

African American fire fighters

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

City of Dallas, Texas, City

Defendant Type(s):

Fire

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Promotion

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

Race:

Black