Case: Wiginton v. CB Richard Ellis

1:02-cv-06832 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Sept. 25, 2002

Closed Date: Nov. 8, 2010

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Case Summary

On September 25, 2002, female employees of CB Richard Ellis filed a lawsuit against their employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiffs alleged that they had been discriminated against on the basis of their gender and asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as compensatory and punitive damages. Specifically, the plaintiffs contended that there was a sex…

On September 25, 2002, female employees of CB Richard Ellis filed a lawsuit against their employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiffs alleged that they had been discriminated against on the basis of their gender and asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as compensatory and punitive damages. Specifically, the plaintiffs contended that there was a sexually hostile and offensive work environment, that they were sexually harassed, and that they lost favorable job assignments and other job related benefits.

According to the PACER docket, the plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification on August 31, 2004. On September 9, 2006, they withdrew their motion for class certification, pending a settlement agreement. According to the PACER docket, the court approved a class action settlement agreement on January 9, 2008, according to which, defendant agreed to pay $3.4 million attorneys' fees, $35 million to named plaintiffs as incentive awards, and other monetary awards to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Additionally the settlement defined some equitable relief defendant should provide, such as no retaliation, having a harassment-free workplace policy, etc.

The case is now closed. 

 

Summary Authors

Kunyi Zhang (1/20/2010)

Chise Mori (10/16/2025)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4251129/parties/wiginton-v-cb-richard-ellis/


Judge(s)

Andersen, Wayne R. (Illinois)

Ashman, Martin C. (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Berman, Steve W. (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Alamuddin, Sari M. (Illinois)

Billows, Tracy Marie (Illinois)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

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Docket

Wiginton v. CB Richard Ellis Inc.

Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

Docket

1:02-cv-06832

Opinion

Wiginton v. CB Richard Ellis Inc.

May 5, 2003

May 5, 2003

Order/Opinion

2003 WL 21037874

57

1:02-cv-06832

Opinion

Wiginton v. CB Richard Ellis Inc.

Sept. 16, 2003

Sept. 16, 2003

Order/Opinion

2003 WL 22232907

62

1:02-cv-06832

Opinion

Wiginton v. CB Richard Ellis Inc.

Oct. 24, 2003

Oct. 24, 2003

Order/Opinion

2003 WL 22439865

89

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Complaint

Wiginton v. CB Richard Ellis Inc

Jan. 9, 2004

Jan. 9, 2004

Complaint
141

1:02-cv-06832

Opinion

Wiginton v. CB Richard Ellis Inc.

Aug. 9, 2004

Aug. 9, 2004

Order/Opinion

229 F.R.D. 568

321-2

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Corrected Settlement Agreement and Consent Decree

Oct. 24, 2007

Oct. 24, 2007

Settlement Agreement
360

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Order Granting Final Approval to Class Action Settlement

Jan. 9, 2008

Jan. 9, 2008

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4251129/wiginton-v-cb-richard-ellis/

Last updated July 20, 2026, 5:24 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
412 Sept. 25, 2002

RECEIPT regarding payment of filing fee paid; on 9/25/02 in the amount of $150.00, receipt #10412441. (hp) (ew, ). (Pursuant to the March 2011 Judicial Conference Policy requiring that remote access restrictions be implemented when placing scanned versions of previously filed paper documents on the record, this document is restricted to allow public access only at the Clerk's Office public access terminals.) Modified on 4/25/2018 (ew, ). (Entered: 09/25/2002)

RECAP
1 Sept. 25, 2002

COMPLAINT; jury demand - Civil cover sheet - Appearance(s) of Kenneth A. Wexler, Elizabeth A. Fegan, Jo-Dee Favre-Jones as attorney(s) for plaintiff (One original and one copy summons(es) issued.) (Documents: 1-1 through 1-3) (hp) . Modified on 7/29/2014 (ym, ). (Entered: 09/25/2002)

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Sept. 25, 2002

RECEIPT regarding payment of filing fee paid; on 9/25/02 in the amount of $150.00, receipt #10412441. (hp)

2 Sept. 26, 2002

RETURN OF SERVICE executed 9/25/02 as to defendant CB Richard Ellis (fce) (Entered: 09/30/2002)

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3 Oct. 2, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for CB Richard Ellis by Brenda H. Feis (fce) (Entered: 10/03/2002)

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4 Oct. 2, 2002

UNOPPOSED MOTION by defendant for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead to plaintiff's complaint ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 10/09/2002)

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5 Oct. 8, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 10/8/02 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen: Defendant's motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead to plaintiff's complaint is granted to 11/14/02 [4-1]. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 10/09/2002)

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6 Oct. 23, 2002

NOTICE by plaintiff's attorney of change of firm name to The Wexler Firm. (fce) (Entered: 10/24/2002)

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7 Nov. 13, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for CB Richard Ellis by Brenda H. Feis and Sari M. Alamuddin (fce) (Entered: 11/14/2002)

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8 Nov. 13, 2002

ANSWER by defendant and affirmative defenses to complaint [1-1]; Notice. (fce) . Modified on 7/29/2014 (ym, ). (Entered: 11/14/2002)

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9 Nov. 13, 2002

MOTION by defendant to dismiss plaintiff's Title VII Class Claim (Count I) and State Law Tort Claims (Counts II-IV) ; Memorandum in support; Notice. (fce) . Modified on 7/29/2014 (ym, ). (Entered: 11/21/2002)

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10 Nov. 19, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 11/19/02 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen: Defendant's motion to dismiss plaintiff's Title VII Class Claim (Count I) and State Law Tort Claims (Counts II-IV) [9-1] is entered and briefed as follows: Response by 12/20/02. Reply by 1/10/03. Ruling will be made by mail. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 11/21/2002)

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11 Dec. 3, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant by Deborah S. Davidson (lc) (Entered: 12/04/2002)

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12 Dec. 3, 2002

UNOPPOSED MOTION by defendant for extension of time to file reply in support of its motion to dismiss ; Notice (cdy) (Entered: 12/17/2002)

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13 Dec. 10, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/02 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen: Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to file reply in support of motion to dismiss [12-1], is granted to 01/20/03. Mailed notice (cdy) (Entered: 12/17/2002)

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14 Dec. 20, 2002

RESPONSE by plaintiff in opposition to defendant's motion to dismiss [9-1] (Attachments); Notice of filing (eav) (Entered: 12/26/2002)

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15 Dec. 31, 2002

EXPEDITED REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Martin C. Ashman for discovery supervision, discovery motions Mailed notice. (tsa) (Entered: 12/31/2002)

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Jan. 9, 2003

minutes - miscellaneous

Jan. 9, 2003

SCHEDULE set on 1/9/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status hearing set to 10:00 1/29/03 in courtroom 1386. Mailed notice (is)

16 Jan. 21, 2003

REPLY memorandum of law by defendant in support of defendant's motion to dismiss plaintiff's Title VII Class Claim (Count I) and State Law Tort Claims (Counts II-IV) [9-1] (Attachments); Notice (cdy) (Entered: 01/22/2003)

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Jan. 29, 2003

minutes - miscellaneous

Jan. 29, 2003

SCHEDULE set on 1/29/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 4/23/03. 26(a) disclosure by 2/18/03. Class action motion to be filed by 6/30/03. Fact discovery closure by 9/30/03. Plaintiff's 26(a)(2) disclosures by 10/15/03. Defendant's 26(a)(2) disclosures by 11/17/03. Expert discovery ordered closed on 12/15/03. Mailed notice (is)

17 March 7, 2003

APPLICATION for leave to appear pro hac vice for plaintiff Amy Wiginton by Jeniphr A. E. Breckenridge ; Order entered granting leave by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen (eav) (Entered: 03/12/2003)

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April 23, 2003

minutes - miscellaneous

April 23, 2003

SCHEDULE set on 4/23/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 6/12/03 . Mailed notice (is)

18 May 5, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 5/5/03 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. The motion to dismiss is denied in part and granted in part [9-1]. Mailed notice (gcy) (Entered: 05/06/2003)

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19 May 9, 2003

MOTION by defendant for entry of protective order ; Notice (amb) (Entered: 05/20/2003)

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21 May 14, 2003

MOTION by defendant for protective order and case management conference ; Memorandum of law in support (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 05/27/2003)

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24 May 19, 2003

APPENDIX filed by plaintiff in support of its emergency motions to prevent the further destruction of evidence and for sanctions for spoliation of evidence [22-1] [22-2], and for order restricting communications between defendant and putative class members [23-1] and motion to compel defendant's compliance with plaintiff's first request for production of documents (1 vol.) (ar) Modified on 05/27/2003 (Entered: 05/27/2003)

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20 May 19, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 5/19/03 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Defendant's motion for entry of protective order [19-1] is entered and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 05/27/03. Mailed notice (amb) (Entered: 05/20/2003)

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22 May 19, 2003

EMERGENCY motion by plaintiff to prevent the further destruction of evidence and for sanctions for spoliation of evidence ; Memorandum of law in support; Notice (ar) (Entered: 05/27/2003)

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23 May 19, 2003

EMERGENCY motion by plaintiff for order restricting communications between defendant and putative class members ; Memorandum of law in support (ar). Modified on 7/29/2014 (ym, ). (Entered: 05/27/2003)

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27 May 19, 2003

MOTION by plaintiff to compel defendant's compliance with plaintiff's first set of document requests ; Memorandum in support; Notice (ar) (Entered: 06/13/2003)

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25 May 22, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 5/22/03 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Plaintiff's emergency motion to prevent the further destruction of evidence and for sanctions for spoilation of evidence and for order restricting communications between defendant and putative class members [22-1] [22-2] is referred to the magistrate judge. Defendant's motion for entry of protective order [19-1], set for 05/27/03 is stricken, and referred to the magistrate judge. No notice (ar) (Entered: 05/27/2003)

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26 May 23, 2003

REFERRAL ORDER of 5/23/03 Referring to Hon. Martin C. Ashman by the Hon. Wayne R. Anderson, pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, plaintiff's emergency motion to prevent the further destruction of evidence and for sanctions for spoliation of evidence [22-1] [22-2] and defendant's motion for entry of protective order [19-1]. (For further detail see order.) Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 05/27/2003)

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29 June 11, 2003

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in support of her motion for sanctions for spoliation of evidence [22-2] and her motion to compel defendant's compliance with plaintiff's first set of document requests [27-1] (Attachments); Notice (ar) Modified on 06/18/2003 (Entered: 06/18/2003)

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30 June 11, 2003

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to amend class action complaint (Attachment); Notice (ar) (Entered: 06/18/2003)

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31 June 11, 2003

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to add plaintiff ; Memorandum of law in support (ar) (Entered: 06/18/2003)

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28 June 12, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 6/12/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status hearing held. Defendant's motions for entry of protective order are granted [19-1] [21-1]. Plaintiff to supplment her motion to prevent and for sanctions for spoliation of evidence by 06/26/03 [22-1] [22-2]. Defendant's response to plaintiff's motion to prevent the further destruction of evidence and for sanctions for spoliation of evidence to be filed by 07/17/03 [22-1] [22-2]. Reply due 07/24/03. Oral argument on plaintiff's motion to prevent the further destruction of evidence and and for sanctions for spoliation of evidence set for 10:30 a.m. on 07/31/03 [22-1] [22-2]. Plaintiff's motion to compel defendant's compliance with plaintiff's first set of document requests is granted [27-1]. Draft order to follow. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 06/13/2003)

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32 June 17, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 6/17/03 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend class action complaint [30-1] and plaintiff's motion for leave to add plaintiff [31-1] are granted. No notice (ar) (Entered: 06/18/2003)

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34 June 17, 2003

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by Amy Wiginton, adding plaintiff Kristine Moran; jury demand; Notice (ar) (Entered: 06/27/2003)

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33 June 18, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 6/18/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : (Entered Agreed Order for Preservation of Documents). Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 06/19/2003)

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35 June 26, 2003

SUPPLEMENT by plaintiffs to their motion to prevent the further destruction of evidence and for sanctions for spoliation of evidence (Attachment); Notice [22-1] [22-2] (ar) (Entered: 06/30/2003)

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36 June 26, 2003

SUPPLEMENT by plaintiffs to their motion to restrict communications putative class members [23-1] and motion for approval of scientific survey of putative class for purposes of class certification (Attachment) (ar) (Main Document 36 replaced on 4/26/2018) (ew, ). (Pursuant to the March 2011 Judicial Conference Policy requiring that remote access restrictions be implemented when placing scanned versions of previously filed paper documents on the record, this document is restricted to allow public access only at the Clerk's Office public access terminals.) Modified on 4/26/2018 (ew, ). (Entered: 06/30/2003)

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36 June 26, 2003

MOTION by plaintiffs for approval of scientific survey of putative class for purposes of class certification and supplement to plaintiffs' motion to restrict communications with putative class members [22-1] [22-2] (Attachment) (ar) Modified on 06/30/2003 (Entered: 06/30/2003)

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37 June 26, 2003

MOTION by CB Richard Ellis to enlarge the time for plaintiffs' depositions (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 07/02/2003)

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38 July 1, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 7/1/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Oral argument held on defendant's motion to enlarge the time for plaintiffs' depositions [37-1]. The motion is granted. Two days are allowed to do the depositions. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 07/02/2003)

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39 July 1, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 7/1/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Plaintiff's motion to compel is granted, subject to the court's decision that discovery should be conducted in stages. (Entered Order). Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 07/02/2003)

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40 July 2, 2003

UNOPPOSED MOTION by defendant for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead to first amended class action complaint ; Notice (ar) (Entered: 07/09/2003)

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41 July 8, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 7/8/03 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead to first amended class action complaint is granted to 07/14/03 [40-1]. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 07/09/2003)

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42 July 14, 2003

ANSWER and affirmative defenses by defendant to first amended class action complaint [34-1]; Notice. (aga) . Modified on 7/29/2014 (ym, ). (Entered: 07/15/2003)

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43 July 17, 2003

BRIEF by defendant in opposition to plaintiffs' motion for order restricting communications between defendant and putative class members [23-1] and motion for approval of scientific survey of putative class for purposes of class certification [36-1] (Attachments); Notice. (aga) (Entered: 07/18/2003)

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44 July 17, 2003

BRIEF by defendant in opposition to plaintiffs' emergency motion to prevent the further destruction of evidence [22-1] and for sanctions for spoliation of evidence [22-2] (Attachments); Notice. (aga) (Entered: 07/18/2003)

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45 July 24, 2003

REPLY by plaintiffs in support of their motion for sanctions for spoliation of evidence [22-2] (Attachments) (rmm) (Entered: 07/28/2003)

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46 July 24, 2003

REPLY by plaintiffs in support of their motion to restrict communications with putative class members [23-1]and for approval of scientific survey of putative class for purposes of class certification [36-1] (RESTRICTED) (rmm) (Entered: 07/28/2003)

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47 July 31, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 7/31/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman: Oral argument held on plaintiff's emergency motion to prevent the further destruction of evidence [22-1]; motion for sanctions for spoliation of evidence [22-2]; motion for order restricting communications between defendant and putative class members [23-1], the motions are taken under advisement. Ruling to be made by mail. No notice (rmm) (Entered: 08/01/2003)

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48 Aug. 13, 2003

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant CB Richard Ellis by Christopher James DeGroff. (cem) (Entered: 08/14/2003)

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51 Aug. 14, 2003

MOTION by CB Richard Ellis for protective order concerning plaintiffs' Beverly Hills, CA 30(b)(6) deposition (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 08/26/2003)

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49 Aug. 18, 2003

OPPOSITION by plaintiffs to defendants motion for protective order concerning Beverly Hills 30(b)(6) deposition and plaintiffs' cross-motion to modify this court's 6/12/03 order to seek first phase discovery from defendant's Beverly Hills, California office (Attachments); Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 08/19/2003)

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50 Aug. 19, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 8/19/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Defendant's response to plaintiffs' cross-motion to modify this court's 06/12/03 order to seek first phase discovery from defendant's Beverly Hills, California office to be filed by 09/05/03. Reply due 09/09/03. Oral argument on plaintiffs' cross-motion to modify this court's 06/12/03 order to seek first phase discovery from defendant's Beverly Hills, California office and defendant's motion for protective order concerning plaintiffs' Beverly Hills, CA 30(b)(6) deposition set for 09/11/03 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 08/20/2003)

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52 Sept. 5, 2003

REPLY by CB Richard Ellis in support of its motion for protective order concerning plaintiffs' Beverly Hills, CA 30(b)(6) deposition [51-1] and opposition to plaintiffs' motion to modify this Court's 06/12/03 order to seek first phase discovery from defendant's Beverly Hills, CAlifornia office; Declaration of Lewis C. Horne (Attachments); Notice (ar) (ew, ). (Pursuant to the March 2011 Judicial Conference Policy requiring that remote access restrictions be implemented when placing scanned versions of previously filed paper documents on the record, this document is restricted to allow public access only at the Clerk's Office public access terminals.) Modified on 4/26/2018 (ew, ). (Entered: 09/05/2003)

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52 Sept. 5, 2003

OPPOSITION by CB Richard Ellis to plaintiffs' motion to modify this Court's 06/12/03 order to seek first phase discovery from defendant's Beverly Hills, California office with reply in support of its motion for protective order concerning Beverly Hills 30(B)(6) deposition; Declaration of Lewis C. Stone (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 09/05/2003)

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53 Sept. 8, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 9/8/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Oral argument on defendant's motion for protective order concerning plaintiffs' Beverly Hills, CA 30(b)(6) deposition [51-1] is reset for 10:15 a.m. on 09/19/03. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 09/09/2003)

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56 Sept. 9, 2003

MOTION by plaintiffs for extension of time to file reply in support of plaintiffs' cross-motion to modify this Court's 06/12/03 order to seek first phase discovery from defendant's Beverly Hill, California, office ; Notice (ar) (Entered: 09/17/2003)

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55 Sept. 15, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 9/15/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Plaintiffs' motion for order to restrict communications is denied [23-1]. Plaintiffs' motion for approval of scientific survey is denied in part and granted in part [36-1]. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Notice mailed by Magistrate Judge's staff (ar) (Entered: 09/16/2003)

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54 Sept. 15, 2003

AGREED NOTICE by plaintiffs and defendant of withdrawal of certain pleadings and notice to vacate oral argument scheduled for 09/19/03; Notice (ar) Modified on 09/18/2003 . Modified on 7/29/2014 (ym, ). (Entered: 09/16/2003)

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57 Sept. 16, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 9/16/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Plaintiffs' motion for extension of time to file reply in support of plaintiffs' cross-motion to modify this Court's 06/12/03 order to seek first phase discovery from defendant's Beverly Hill, California, office, is granted [56-1]. Plaintiffs' time to file their Beverly Hills' reply is extended to 09/16/03. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 09/17/2003)

Clearinghouse
58 Sept. 17, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 9/17/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Pursuant to agreed notice of withdrawal of certain pleadings and notice to vacate oral argument scheduled for 09/19/03 [54-1], the oral argument of 09/12/03 is vacated. Plaintiff's cross-motion to modify this court's 06/12/03 order to seek first phase discovery from defendant Beverly Hills, California office and defendant C.B. Richard Ellis, Inc.'s motion for protective order concerning Beverly Hills 30(b)(6) deposition [51-1] are withdrawn. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 09/18/2003)

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59 Sept. 18, 2003

MOTION by defendant for clarification of court's 09/15/03 ruling on plaintiffs' motion to restrict class communications (Attachments); Notice (cdy) (Entered: 10/02/2003)

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60 Oct. 1, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 10/1/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman: Oral argument held on defendant's motion for clarification of court's 09/15/03 ruling on plaintiffs' motion to restrict class communications, the motion [59-1], is denied per the oral rulings stated in opend court. Draft order to follow. Mailed notice (cdy) (Entered: 10/02/2003)

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61 Oct. 7, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 10/7/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Enter orde regarding defendant's motion for clarification [59-1] of this Court's 09/15/03 ruling on plaintiff's motion to restrict class communications. (Entered Order). Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 10/08/2003)

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62 Oct. 24, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 10/24/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Report and Recommendation recommending that plaintiffs' motion for sanctions for spoliation of evidence [22-2] be denied without prejudice is hereby entered of record. Entered Report and Recommendation. Notice mailed by Magistrate Judge's staff (ar) (Entered: 10/27/2003)

Clearinghouse
63 Oct. 30, 2003

UNOPPOSED MOTION by defendant for extension of time to file objections to Magistrate Judge Ashman's Report and Recommendation ; Notice (ar) (Entered: 11/04/2003)

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64 Nov. 4, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 11/4/03 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to file objections to Magistrate Judge Ashman's Report and Recommendation is granted to 11/14/03 [63-1]. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 11/04/2003)

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66 Nov. 17, 2003

MOTION by plaintiffs for costs for electronic discovery ; Memorandum in support (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 11/26/2003)

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67 Nov. 19, 2003

MOTION by defendant to prohibit plaintiffs' inappropriate media disclosures ; Memorandum of law in support (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 11/26/2003)

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65 Nov. 24, 2003

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 10/01/03 before the Honorable Martin C. Ashman (ar) (Entered: 11/25/2003)

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68 Nov. 24, 2003

MOTION by plaintiffs for leave to join additional plaintiffs ; Memorandum of law in support (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 11/26/2003)

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69 Nov. 25, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 11/25/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status hearing set for 10:00 a.m. on 12/23/03. Plaintiffs' motion for costs for electronic discovery [66-1] is continued to 10:00 a.m. on 12/23/03. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to join additional plaintiffs [68-1] is entered and continued to 10:00 a.m. on 12/23/03. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 11/26/2003)

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70 Nov. 25, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 11/25/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Oral argument held on defendant's motion to prohibit plaintiffs' inappropriate media disclosures [67-1]. The motion is denied for the reasons stated in open court. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 11/26/2003)

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71 Dec. 3, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 12/3/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Plaintiffs' motion for costs for electronic discovery [66-1] is continued to 10:00 a.m. on 12/23/03 (Entered Order). Notice mailed by Magistrate Judge's staff (ar) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

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72 Dec. 18, 2003

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiffs by Steve W. Berman (ar) (Entered: 12/19/2003)

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73 Dec. 19, 2003

APPLICATIONS (3) for leave to appear pro hac vice for plaintiffs by Daniel E Gustafson, Nicholas Styant-Browne, and Karla Gluek; Orders (3) entered granting leave by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen (ar) (Entered: 12/22/2003)

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74 Dec. 19, 2003

DESIGNATIONS (3) of local counsel by Karla Gluek, Nicholas Styant-Browne and Daniel Gustafson, counsel for plaintiffs (ar) Modified on 12/22/2003 (Entered: 12/22/2003)

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76 Dec. 22, 2003

MOTION by plaintiffs for case management order permitting second phase discovery and for leave to take more than ten depositions ; Memorandum in support (Attachments); Notice (1 vol.) (ar) Modified on 12/23/2003 (Entered: 12/23/2003)

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75 Dec. 22, 2003

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiffs by Jennifer Fountain Connolly, Renee Lynn Zipprich (ar) . Modified on 7/29/2014 (ym, ). (Entered: 12/23/2003)

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77 Dec. 23, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status hearing held. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to join additional plaintiffs is granted without prejudice [68-1]. Plaintiffs' brief in support of their motion for costs for electronic discovery to be filed by 01/12/04 [66-1]. Defendant's reply to be filed by 01/26/04. The parties will file a stipulation with regard to the expert's opinions regarding the e-mail tests. Oral argument on plaintiffs' motion for costs for electronic discovery [66-1] is set for 10:30 a.m. on 01/30/04. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 12/23/2003)

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78 Dec. 23, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/03 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Plaintiffs' motion for case management order permitting second phase discovery and for leave to take more than ten depositions [76-1] [76-2] is entered and continued to 10:00 a.m. on 02/03/04. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 12/23/2003)

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89 Jan. 9, 2004

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT [34-1] by plaintiffs; jury demand; adding plaintiffs Dondi Plank, Andrea Corey, and Olivia Knapp (ar) (Entered: 02/06/2004)

Clearinghouse
81 Jan. 12, 2004

MOTION by plaintiffs for extension of time to file supplements to motion for costs for electronic discovery ; Notice (ar) (Entered: 01/21/2004)

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79 Jan. 16, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 1/16/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Plaintiff's motion for leave to file second amended class action complaint must be noticed before the Court. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 01/20/2004)

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80 Jan. 20, 2004

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 06/12/03 before the Honorable Martin C. Ashman (ar) (Entered: 01/21/2004)

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82 Jan. 20, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 1/20/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Plaintiffs' motion for extension of time to file supplements to motion for costs for electronic discovery is granted [81-1]. Defendant's supplement will be due 02/16/04. Oral argument on plaintiffs' motion for costs for electronic discovery [66-1] is reset to 11:00 a.m. on 03/15/04. Oral argument date of 01/30/40 is vacated. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 01/21/2004)

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88 Jan. 23, 2004

MOTION by plaintiffs for leave to amend first amended class action complaint (Attachment); Notices (ar) (Entered: 02/06/2004)

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83 Jan. 26, 2004

SUPPLEMENT TO MEMORANDUM by plaintiffs' in support of motion for costs for electronic discovery and request for a determination of law [66-1]; Notice. (jmm) (Entered: 01/27/2004)

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84 Jan. 27, 2004

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 11/25/03 before the Honorable Martin C. Ashman (ar) (Entered: 01/28/2004)

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86 Jan. 28, 2004

MOTION by defendant for return of improperly-obtained computer back-up tapes (Attachment); Notice (ar) (Entered: 02/04/2004)

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85 Feb. 3, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 2/3/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : By agreement of the parties, the defendant to answer plaintiffs' second amended complaint on or before 02/09/04. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 02/03/2004)

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87 Feb. 3, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 2/3/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status hearing set for 11:00 a.m. on 03/15/04. Defendant's motion for return of improperly-obtained computer back-up tapes is granted [86-1]. Those tapes are ordered to be turned over to the defendant's attorneys immediately. The defendant's attorneys should hold them safe and secure and not tamper with them. Plaintiffs' motion for case management order permitting second phase discovery [76-1] and for leave to take more than ten depositions [76-2] is denied in part and granted in part per the oral rulings stated in open court. Mailed notice (ar) Modified on 02/04/2004 (Entered: 02/04/2004)

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90 Feb. 5, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 2/5/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Plaintiffs' motions for leave to amend first amended class action complaint [88-1] and plaintiffs' motion to file second amended class action complaint are granted. Defendant to answer or otherwise plead by 02/27/04. No notice (ar) (Entered: 02/06/2004)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 25, 2002

Closing Date: Nov. 8, 2010

Case Ongoing: No reason to think so

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

female employees of CB Richard Ellis

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

CB Richard Ellis

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Illinois 1:02-cv-06832

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

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

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Goals (e.g., for hiring, admissions)

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Monitoring

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: >$3.75 million

Order Duration: 2008 - 2010

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

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

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Pay / Benefits

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

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