Case: Bremiller v. Cleveland Psychiatric Institute

1:94-cv-01151 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Filed Date: June 3, 1994

Closed Date: 2000

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Case Summary

On June 3, 1994, an individual employee filed a lawsuit against her employer, the Cleveland Psychiatric Institute ("CPI"), as well its director, CEO, and the alleged co-conspirators, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. She alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 and 1985; of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution; and of Ohio's anti-discrimination statute, O.R.C. § 4112. T…

On June 3, 1994, an individual employee filed a lawsuit against her employer, the Cleveland Psychiatric Institute ("CPI"), as well its director, CEO, and the alleged co-conspirators, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. She alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 and 1985; of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution; and of Ohio's anti-discrimination statute, O.R.C. § 4112. The plaintiff, who was represented by private counsel, alleged sex discrimination, a hostile work environment, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, defamation, tortious interference with contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault and battery, and false imprisonment. She asked the court for damages and injunctive relief. Specifically, the plaintiff contended that she and other female staff members were sexually harassed by male coworkers throughout the entirety of her employment, in the form of threats, physical intimidation, sexual jokes, and unwanted touching and groping. She claimed that the harassment was reported, yet CPI took no action, and further alleged that CPI never addressed the issue of sexual harassment, not even during equal employment opportunity ("EEO") orientation. The plaintiff was terminated after a reported incident in which she was harassed at gunpoint, and she claimed that it was easier to fire her than the perpetrator because she was a non-union employee. The EEOC gave the plaintiff the right to sue.

On January 12, 1995, the court (Judge Oliver) granted in part and denied in part the defendants' motion to dismiss the claims. The court allowed the suit to proceed with respect to damages only against the individual co-workers, finding that CPI, as a state-run agency, was immune from suit under the 11th Amendment. The court denied the motion to dismiss as to the plaintiff's claims against CPI under Title VII, as well as the plaintiff's claims against individual defendants under U.S.C. § 1983 and 1985. This same day the court granted class certification to all the women subject to sexual harassment and whose claims were ignored by CPI between Feburary 4, 1993, and the date of the trial.

On February 29, 2000, the court (Judge Oliver) denied the defendants' motion to decertify the class and granted in part and denied in part the defendants' motion for summary judgment, holding that that the plaintiff's sexual harassment and equal protection claims should be tried as a class, but the retaliation claim must be tried as an individual.

On December 18, 2000, the court (Judge Oliver) approved a settlement agreement. The named plaintiff received $1,251,240 on back pay and other damages, and other class members were awarded damages as well, adding up to $2,630,628. Additionally, the defendants agreed to pay the plaintiffs' attorney fees, totaling over $600,000.

Summary Authors

Emily Kuznick (4/10/2008)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bloom, Steven E. (Ohio)

Crist, Karen Marie (Ohio)

Attorney for Defendant

Anderson, Carl E. (Ohio)

Foley, Mary Beth (Ohio)

Friedell, Katherine Anderson (Ohio)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

1:94-cv-01151

Docket

Bremiller v. Cleveland Psychiatry Institute, et al

March 27, 2002

March 27, 2002

Docket
33

1:94-cv-01151

Opinion - Class Certification

Jan. 12, 1995

Jan. 12, 1995

Order/Opinion

879 F.Supp. 782

52

1:94-cv-01151

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Bremiller v. Cleveland Psychiatry Institute, et al

Aug. 25, 1995

Aug. 25, 1995

Order/Opinion

898 F.Supp. 572

244

1:94-cv-01151

Opinion

Bremiller, et al. v. Cleveland Psychiatric Institute

Feb. 29, 2000

Feb. 29, 2000

Order/Opinion

195 F.R.D. 1

Docket

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Docket for: Bremiller v. Cleveland Psychiatry
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1 June 3, 1994

COMPLAINT; jury demand ( Service: summons issd, magistrate consent form issd) ( 51 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 06/06/1994)

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2 June 3, 1994

CIS filed by plaintiff. Recommended Track: complex ( 1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 06/06/1994)

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3 June 3, 1994

DCM INITIAL ORDER issued. For the Court, Chief Judge Thomas D. Lambros. 2 pg(s). (M,J) (Entered: 06/06/1994)

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June 3, 1994

FILING FEE: on 6/3/94 in the amount of $ 120, receipt # 218857. (C,B)

June 3, 1994

ASSIGNMENT OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE pursuant to Local Rule 1:2.4, Assignment of Cases. In the event of referral this case will be referred to Mag. Judge Joseph W. Bartunek . 1 pg (M,J)

4 June 13, 1994

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon Cleveland Psychiatry, Michael Hogan, Sandra Rahe, and Douglas Aaron on 6/7/94 by cert mail ( 4 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 06/14/1994)

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6 June 21, 1994

MOTION by defendants for protective order, and to quash subps ( 5 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 06/22/1994)

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7 June 29, 1994

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion for protective order [6-1], and to motion to quash subps [6-2] ( 5 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 06/30/1994)

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8 July 6, 1994

MOTION by defendants for more definite statement as to identity of prospective class members ( 9 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 07/07/1994)

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9 July 13, 1994

CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE scheduling order. case managment conference set 9:00 am on 9/14/94 (issued on 7/13/94) ( 5 pgs+att) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J) (Entered: 07/14/1994)

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10 July 15, 1994

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion for more definite statement as to identity of prospective class members [8-1] ( 7 pgs + exh ) (M,J) (Entered: 07/18/1994)

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July 28, 1994

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: granting defts' motion to extend time to answer until 8/13/94 [5-1] (issued on 7/28/94) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

11 July 29, 1994

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: denying defts' motion for protective order [6-1], and denying defts' motion to quash subps [6-2] (issued on 7/29/94) ( 1 pg) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J) (Entered: 08/01/1994)

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12 Aug. 1, 1994

MOTION by defendants to strike pltf's opposition to defts' mtn for more definite stmt ( 5 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 08/01/1994)

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13 Aug. 1, 1994

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion to strike pltf's opposition to defts' mtn for more definite stmt [12-1] ( 4 pgs + exh ) (M,J) (Entered: 08/01/1994)

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14 Aug. 4, 1994

MOTION by defendants for order to suspend disc conf, and to stay disc ( 7 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 08/05/1994)

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15 Aug. 4, 1994

MOTION by defts Cleveland Psychiatry, Michael Hogan, Sandra Rahe, and Douglas Aaron to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction w/brf in supp ( 15 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 08/05/1994)

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16 Aug. 16, 1994

MOTION by plaintiff to extend time until 9/9/94 to resp to defts' mtns to dismiss and stay disc and disc conf ( 8 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 08/17/1994)

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17 Aug. 25, 1994

MOTION by pltf for order to excuse the presence of pltf at the CMC ( 3 pgs) (M,J A A) (Entered: 08/25/1994)

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Aug. 29, 1994

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: granting pltf's motion for order to excuse the presence of pltf at the CMC [17-1] (issued on 8/29/94) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

18 Aug. 31, 1994

SUPPLEMENTAL by plaintiff to her motion for order to excuse the presence of pltf at the CMC [17-1] ( 9 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 08/31/1994)

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19 Sept. 1, 1994

MOTION by pltf to certify class action w/memo in support. ( 18 pgs) (B,BA A) (Entered: 09/01/1994)

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Sept. 1, 1994

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: granting pltf's motion to extend time until 9/9/94 to resp to defts' mtns to dismiss and stay disc and disc conf [16-1] (issued on 9/1/94) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

20 Sept. 9, 1994

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [15-1] ( 30 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/12/1994)

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21 Sept. 9, 1994

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion for order to suspend disc conf [14-1], and to motion to stay disc [14-2] (3 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/12/1994)

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22 Sept. 13, 1994

MEMORANDUM by defendants in opposition to pltf's motion to certify class action [19-1] ( 6 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/14/1994)

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23 Sept. 14, 1994

MINUTES of proceedings: before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. ; Court reporter none case managment conference held 9/14/94, disc is stayed pending ruling on mtn to dism ( 1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 09/15/1994)

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24 Sept. 19, 1994

AMENDMENT by plaintiff to memorandum in opposition [20-1], to defts' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [15-1] ( 3 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/20/1994)

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25 Sept. 20, 1994

REPLY by plaintiff to defts' response to its motion to certify class action [19-1] ( 10 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/21/1994)

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26 Sept. 20, 1994

ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: terminating attorney Steven Rita for defendants and substituting attorney Franzetta D. Turner ( 2 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/21/1994)

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27 Sept. 21, 1994

REPLY by defendants to pltf's response to their motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [15-1] ( 8 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/22/1994)

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28 Sept. 27, 1994

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file a resp to defts' reply to pltf's resp to defts' mtn to dism l/j ( 2 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/28/1994)

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29 Oct. 5, 1994

RESPONSE by plaintiff to defts' rply to pltf's opp to defts' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [15-1] ( 3 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 10/06/1994)

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Oct. 5, 1994

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: granting pltf's motion for leave to file a resp to defts' reply to pltf's resp to defts' mtn to dism l/j [28-1] (issued on 10/5/94) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

30 Nov. 3, 1994

SUPPLEMENTAL by plaintiff to its motion response [29-1], to defts' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [15-1] ( 3 pgs + exh) (M,J) (Entered: 11/04/1994)

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31 Nov. 18, 1994

MOTION by defendants to strike pltf's suppl citations in opp to their mtn to dism ( 4 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 11/21/1994)

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32 Nov. 18, 1994

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion to strike pltf's suppl citations in opp to their mtn to dism [31-1] ( 3 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 11/21/1994)

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Dec. 1, 1994

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: denying defts' motion to strike pltf's suppl citations in opp to their mtn to dism [31-1] (issued on 12/1/94) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

33 Jan. 12, 1995

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: granting pltf's motion to certify class action [19-1] (issued on 1/13/95) ( 10 pgs) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (B,BA A) (Entered: 01/13/1995)

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34 Jan. 12, 1995

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: denying defts' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [15-1] (issued on 1/13/95) ( 21 pgs) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (B,BA A) (Entered: 01/13/1995)

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35 Jan. 20, 1995

PROOF/NOTICE OF SERVICE by plaintiff of 1st set interrs upon all defts on 1/20/95 ( 1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 01/23/1995)

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36 Jan. 20, 1995

PROOF/NOTICE OF SERVICE by plaintiff of 1sr req prod docmts upon all defts on 1/20/95 ( 1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 01/23/1995)

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37 Jan. 26, 1995

MOTION by defendants for reconsideration, and in the alternative for order for indentification of class members ( 6 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 01/27/1995)

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38 Jan. 27, 1995

MOTION by defendants for reconsideration of denial of qualified immunity ( 5 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 01/30/1995)

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39 Feb. 2, 1995

ANSWER to Complaint by defendants Hogan, Rahe, Aaron and Cleve Psych Institute ( 3 pgs) (S,R) (Entered: 02/03/1995)

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40 Feb. 3, 1995

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motions for reconsideration [37-1], and for order for indentification of class members [37-2] ( 10 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 02/06/1995)

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41 Feb. 3, 1995

MOTION by defendants for protective order ( 4 pgs + exh) (M,J) (Entered: 02/06/1995)

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42 Feb. 6, 1995

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion for reconsideration of denial of qualified immunity [38-1] ( 8 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 02/07/1995)

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43 Feb. 6, 1995

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion for protective order [41-1] ( 8 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 02/07/1995)

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44 April 19, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff Susan Bremiller to compel defts to ans pltfs 1st set of interrs & prodctn all docmts in pltfs 1st req for prodctn of docmts w/memo in supp. ( 13+exh pgs) (S,J) (Entered: 04/19/1995)

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45 April 24, 1995

MOTION by defendants to extend time to resp to mot to compel ( 3 pgs) (K,V) Modified on 05/04/1995 (Entered: 04/24/1995)

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46 May 3, 1995

RESPONSE by defts to pltfs' motion to compel defts to ans pltfs 1st set of interrs & prodctn all docmts in pltfs 1st req for prodctn of docmts [44-1] ( 4 pgs) (B,BA A) (Entered: 05/03/1995)

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47 May 3, 1995

NOTICE of hearing in room: 250, before: Judge Oliver ; status hearing 2:00 7/12/95 (issued on 5/3/95) ( 1 pgs) (K,V) (Entered: 05/04/1995)

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May 3, 1995

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: granting defts motion to extend time to resp to mot to compel until 5/21/95 [45-1] (issued on 5/3/95) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (K,V)

48 May 9, 1995

REPLY by pltf to defts' response to her motion to compel defts to ans pltfs 1st set of interrs & prodctn all docmts in pltfs 1st req for prodctn of docmts [44-1] ( 8 pgs) (B,BA A) (Entered: 05/09/1995)

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49 July 20, 1995

ORDER: ;status hearing held 7/12/95, ;discovery to be complete 7/12/96, ;Mtn filing ddl 9/15/96 ;status hearing set for 10/16/95 (issued on 7/20/95) ( 2 pgs) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J) (Entered: 07/21/1995)

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July 26, 1995

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: finding the defts' motion for protective order [41-1] moot (issued on 8/1/95) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

July 26, 1995

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: finding the defts' motion to strike pltf's opposition to defts' mtn for more definite stmt [12-1] moot (issued on 8/1/95) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

July 26, 1995

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: finding the defts' motion for order to suspend disc conf [14-1] and to stay disc [14-2] moot (issued on 8/1/95) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

July 26, 1995

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: finding the pltf's motion to compel defts to ans pltfs 1st set of interrs & prodctn all docmts in pltfs 1st req for prodctn of docmts [44-1] moot (issued on 8/1/95) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

50 Aug. 11, 1995

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: denying defts' motion for more definite statement as to identity of prospective class members [8-1] (issued on 8/14/95) ( 4 pgs) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J) (Entered: 08/14/1995)

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51 Aug. 18, 1995

PROOF OF SERVICE by plaintiff Susan Bremiller of 2nd set disc dir to defts 8/18 (1 pg) (K,V) (Entered: 08/21/1995)

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52 Aug. 25, 1995

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: denying deft's motion for reconsideration of denial of qualified immunity [38-1], and denying motion for reconsideration [37-1], denying motion for order for indentification of class members [37-2] (issued on 8/25/95) ( 20 pgs) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (K,V) (Entered: 08/25/1995)

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53 Sept. 13, 1995

PROOF/NOTICE OF SERVICE by plaintiff of resp and att to defts' 1st set interrs and prod docmts to all pltfs, served upon defts on 9/12/95 (1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 09/14/1995)

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54 Sept. 25, 1995

MOTION by defendants to continue submission of disc plan and disc conf ( 3 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/26/1995)

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55 Sept. 25, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff for order for approval of ntc to class members ( 4 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/26/1995)

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56 Sept. 25, 1995

PROOF/NOTICE OF SERVICE by plaintiff of interrs to defts RE class action upon asst A/G Robert L. Griffin on 9/25/95 ( 1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 09/26/1995)

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57 Sept. 25, 1995

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion to continue submission of disc plan and disc conf [54-1] ( 2 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/26/1995)

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58 Sept. 28, 1995

MOTION by defendants to strike pltf's improper communication of 9/20/95 with the court ( 4 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/28/1995)

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59 Sept. 28, 1995

BRIEF by plaintiff in opposition to defts' motion to strike pltf's improper communication of 9/20/95 with the court [58-1] ( 3 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 09/29/1995)

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60 Sept. 29, 1995

SUBPOENA returned. Issued on behalf of: pltf. Served on: Records Custodian - Brason's Willcare, Inc. on 9/22/95. ( 1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 10/02/1995)

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61 Sept. 29, 1995

SUBPOENA returned. Issued on behalf of: pltf. Served on: Robbie Robinson on 9/25/95. ( 1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 10/02/1995)

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62 Sept. 29, 1995

SUBPOENA returned. Issued on behalf of: pltf. Served on: Robbie Robinson, Dr. Lee Wolin, Joanne Bucholz, Barbara Burns and Claudia Woodson on 9/26/95. ( 5 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 10/02/1995)

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63 Oct. 5, 1995

ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: subst attorney Robert L. Griffin and Mary Beth Foley rep defts' new attys for defts: Carl Anderson and Nancy Noall. (2 pgs) (K,V) (Entered: 10/06/1995)

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Oct. 5, 1995

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: denying in part and grant in part defts motion to continue submission of disc plan and disc conf [54-1]; cont for one week only of each of relevant dates. If new cnsl wants to make changes to plan he/she may seek lv of ct to do so. (issued) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (K,V)

64 Oct. 6, 1995

RESPONSE by plaintiff to court's order [49-1] RE: depo sched ( 6 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 10/10/1995)

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65 Oct. 6, 1995

MOTION by defendants to continue status conf of 10/16/95 ( 2 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 10/10/1995)

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66 Oct. 10, 1995

RESPONSE by pltf in opp to defts' second motion to continue status conf of 10/16/95 [65-1] ( 2 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

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67 Oct. 10, 1995

MOTION by pltf for order prohibiting communication betweeen defts and class members w/memo in supp ( 7 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

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68 Oct. 10, 1995

SUBPOENA returned. Issued on behalf of: pltf. Served on: Records Custodian of Brason's Willcare, Inc. on 10/3/95. ( 1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

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Oct. 13, 1995

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER granting defts motion to continue status conf of 10/16/95 [65-1] ;status hearing reset for 9:00 a.m. on 11/21/95 (issued on 10/17/95) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (S,J)

69 Oct. 16, 1995

MEMORANDUM by defts in opposition to pltf's motion to continue status conf of 10/16/95 [65-1] ( 2 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 10/16/1995)

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70 Oct. 16, 1995

MEMORANDUM by defts in opposition to pltf's motion for order prohibiting communication betweeen defts and class members [67-1] ( 3 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 10/16/1995)

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71 Oct. 16, 1995

PROOF OF SERVICE by plaintiff Susan Bremiller of resps to defts 2nd set of interrs on 10/13/95. (1 pg) (S,J) (Entered: 10/17/1995)

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73 Oct. 18, 1995

REPLY by pltf Susan Bremiller to defts' brief in opp to pltf's mot to prohibit communications between defts and class members [70-1] (6 pgs) (V,K) (Entered: 10/19/1995)

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72 Oct. 19, 1995

MOTION by defts to extend discovery to 11/21/95 ( 2 pgs) (B,BA A) (Entered: 10/19/1995)

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74 Oct. 26, 1995

SUBPOENAS (3) returned. Issued on behalf of pltf; served on: Dr. Barbara Pennell on 10/24/95 by cert mail; Mr. Robert Schloss on 10/24/95 by cert mail; & Dean Joyce J. Fitzpatrick on 10/24/95 by cert mail. ( 6 pgs) (M,J A A) (Entered: 10/27/1995)

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75 Nov. 2, 1995

SUBPOENA returned. Issued on behalf of: pltf. Served on: Dr. Lois Owen, Chair on 10/27/95. (1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 11/03/1995)

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76 Nov. 15, 1995

MOTION by defendants for order regulating pltfs' communication with class and potential class members w/brf in supp ( 7 pgs + exh ) (M,J) (Entered: 11/16/1995)

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77 Nov. 21, 1995

DISCOVERY PLAN RE: FRCP 26 by defendants ( 4 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 11/21/1995)

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78 Nov. 29, 1995

STATUS CONFERENCE ORDER: status hearing held 11/21/95 and denying defts' motion to strike pltf's improper communication of 9/20/95 [58-1], and denying pltf's motion for order prohibiting communication betweeen defts and class members [67-1], and granting defts' motion to extend discovery to 11/21/95 [72-1], and deferred ruling on the defts' motion for order regulating pltfs' communication with class and potential class members [76-1], for 10 days from status conf for ptlf to resp ptys have resolved some disc iss; remaining docmt disc should be completed by 1/31/96; depo disc phase of disc shall end on 4/30/96 ; and status hearing set for 10:00 a.m. on 5/30/96 (issued on 11/29/95) ( 2 pgs) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J) (Entered: 11/30/1995)

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79 Dec. 1, 1995

RESPONSE by pltf in opp to defts' motion for order regulating pltfs' communication with class and potential class members [76-1] w/ brf in supp ( 17 pgs + afdts ) (M,J) (Entered: 12/04/1995)

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Dec. 5, 1995

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER granting defts motion to extend time to file discovery plan until 11/21/95 [72-1] (issued on 12/5/95) Judge Solomon Jr. (S,J)

80 Dec. 8, 1995

RESPONSE (LETTER) by defts to pltf's motion for order for approval of ntc to class members [55-1] ( 1 pg) (M,J) (Entered: 12/08/1995)

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81 Dec. 11, 1995

MOTION by defts to extend time until 12/18/95 to reply to pltf's opp to defts' mot for order regulating communication with class members ( 2 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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Dec. 13, 1995

MARGINAL ENTRY ORDER: granting defts' motion to extend time until 12/18/95 to reply to pltf's opp to defts' mot for order regulating communication with class members [81-1] (issued on 12/13/95) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J)

82 Jan. 18, 1996

NOTICE OF SERVICE by defendants of answers to interrog re: class action notice (2 pgs) (S,R) (Entered: 01/19/1996)

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83 Jan. 31, 1996

NOTICE OF SERVICE by defts of suppl ans & resps to pla's 1st set of interrs and req for prod of docmts and defts' 3rd set of interrs & 2nd req for prod of docmts upon pla on 1/31/96 ( 2 pgs) (M,J) (Entered: 02/01/1996)

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84 Feb. 12, 1996

ORDER: granting pla's motion for order for approval of ntc to class members [55-1], and denying deft's motion for order regulating pltfs' communication with class and potential class members [76-1] (issued on 2/12/96) ( 2 pgs) Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (M,J) (Entered: 02/13/1996)

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85 Feb. 26, 1996

LETTER to court by atty Howard Schulman RE: class action ntc ( 2 pgs + attach ) (M,J) (Entered: 02/27/1996)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Ohio

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 3, 1994

Closing Date: 2000

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Women employees at the Cleveland Psychiatric Institute with claims of sexual harassment and discrimination which accrued between February 4, 1993 and December 1, 1993.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

Cleveland Psychiatric Institute

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Ohio 1:94-cv-01151

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $2,630,628

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination Area:

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

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Race, unspecified

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

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