Case: Baergas v. City of New York

1:04-cv-02944 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: April 16, 2004

Closed Date: 2008

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Case Summary

On April 16, 2004, a former Macy’s employee filed this lawsuit in the Southern District of New York. The plaintiff sued the City of New York, the New York City Police Department, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy’s East, the Frick Company, managerial staff and other employees at Macy’s East, and individual police officers under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, New York State Human Rights Law, Executive Law §290, and the New York City Human Rights Law § 8-107. The plaintiff, represen…

On April 16, 2004, a former Macy’s employee filed this lawsuit in the Southern District of New York. The plaintiff sued the City of New York, the New York City Police Department, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy’s East, the Frick Company, managerial staff and other employees at Macy’s East, and individual police officers under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, New York State Human Rights Law, Executive Law §290, and the New York City Human Rights Law § 8-107. The plaintiff, represented by private counsel, alleged that his employers discriminated against him because of his race. He further alleged that his employers accused him of stealing from the store, denied him legal or union representation, and subsequently took him to the police station after he refused to sign a document stating that he had stolen. The plaintiff sought punitive damages and legal fees.

The plaintiff had two allegations against his employers: (1) discrimination because the plaintiff and fellow employees of color were passed over for promotions despite the plaintiff’s lengthy employment at Macy’s and his positive performance reviews; and (2) hostile work environment as evidenced through racist comments and a “Shortage Awareness” program that rewarded employees for accusing fellow employees of theft. The plaintiff also claimed that on March 6, 2002, he was arrested for allegedly stealing from Macy’s. The plaintiff claimed that the prosecution continued despite his employer’s inability to produce proof of theft. The plaintiff therefore included the City of New York, the New York City Police Department, and individual police officers for his alleged unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution.

On September 2, 2004 the defendants filed a motion to sever the plaintiff’s discrimination allegations from his arrest and prosecution allegations. The defendants argued that the allegations pointed to different occurrences. On September 26, 2005 U.S. Magistrate Judge Pitman denied the defendants’ motion. 2005 WL 2105550.

On April 1, 2005, the defendants filed three separate motions for summary judgement. The NYPD and the City of New York filed a motion for summary judgement on the grounds that: (1) “the NYPD is not a suable entity; and (2) the plaintiff failed to meet his burden to establish liability against the City of New York.” Macy’s filed a motion for summary judgement and claimed the plaintiff could not prove that he was passed over for promotion because of discrimination and that Macy’s could be held liable for the conduct of its employees in this case. Finally, an individual defendant manager at Macy’s East filed a motion for summary judgement on the claim that the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence that the manager was involved in the plaintiff’s arrest or was liable for the plaintiff’s treatment at work. On March 15, 2006, Judge Jones granted all three motions for summary judgement citing the reasons laid out in the motions for summary judgement and for the plaintiff’s failure to follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

On April 13, 2006, the plaintiff filed an appeal. On January 12, 2007, this appeal was dismissed with prejudice. No further explanation for the appeal or dismissal is accessible, and the case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Gabriela Hybel (10/3/2016)

People

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Judge(s)

Jones, Barbara S. (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Daitz, Elizabeth M (New York)

Eichenholtz, Seth D (New York)

Gugel, Alison Elaine (New York)

Krebs, Diane (New Jersey)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

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Docket [PACER]

Nov. 5, 2008

Nov. 5, 2008

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Class Action Complaint and Jury Demand

April 16, 2004

April 16, 2004

Complaint
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Memorandum of Law in Support of the Macy's Defendants' Motion to Sever

Baergas v. City of New York

Sept. 2, 2004

Sept. 2, 2004

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Defendants City of New York and New York City Police Department's Memorandum of Law in Support of their Motion for Summary Judgment

April 1, 2005

April 1, 2005

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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The Macy's Defendant's Memorandum of Law in Support of their Motion for Summary Judgment

April 1, 2005

April 1, 2005

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Brief in Support of Defendant Scott Chester's Motion for Summary Judgment

April 1, 2005

April 1, 2005

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment

June 17, 2005

June 17, 2005

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Opinion and Order

Sept. 26, 2005

Sept. 26, 2005

Order/Opinion

2005 WL 2105550

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Order

March 15, 2006

March 15, 2006

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Docket for: Baergas v. City Of New York
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1 April 16, 2004

COMPLAINT against Scott Chester, City Of New York, Chris De Santis, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Federated Logistics, Frick Company, Michael Green, John Does 1-5, Macy's East, New York City Police Department. (Filing Fee $ 150.00, Receipt Number 506097)Document filed by Harold Baergas.(gf, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 4/19/2004 (gf, ). (Entered: 04/19/2004)

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April 16, 2004

SUMMONS ISSUED as to Scott Chester, City Of New York, Chris De Santis, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Federated Logistics, Frick Company, Michael Green, John Does 1-5, Macy's East, New York City Police Department. (gf, )

April 16, 2004

Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman is so designated. (gf, )

April 16, 2004

Case Designated ECF. (gf, )

2 April 29, 2004

ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for general pretrial. Referred to Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 4/26/04) (cd, ) (Entered: 05/13/2004)

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3 May 17, 2004

FIRST MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or respond to the complaint. Document filed by City Of New York. (Gugel, Alison) (Entered: 05/17/2004)

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4 May 21, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Jones from Alison Gugel dated 5/17/04: granting an enlargement of time for deft City of NY to answer the complaint from 5/18/04 to 7/19/04. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 5/17/04) (cd, ) (Entered: 05/24/2004)

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May 21, 2004

Set Answer Due Date purs. to 4 Endorsed Letter as to City Of New York answer due on 7/19/2004. (cd, )

5 June 3, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Jones from Diane Saunders dated 5/13/04 re: Granting defendants' request for extension of time in which to answer, move or otherwise respond to the complaint until 6/21/04. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 5/28/04) (tp, ) (Entered: 06/03/2004)

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6 June 3, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Jones from Alison Gugel dated 5/17/04 re: Granting defendant City of New York's request for extension of time to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint until 7/19/04. Application Granted on Consent. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 5/17/04) (tp, ) (Entered: 06/03/2004)

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7 June 3, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Pitman from Diane Saunders dated 5/24/04 re: Granting Federated defendants' request for extension of time to answer, move or otherwise respond to the complaint until 6/21/04. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 5/24/04) (tp, ) (Entered: 06/03/2004)

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June 3, 2004

Set Answer Due Date purs. to 5 Endorsed Letter, as to Chris De Santis answer due on 6/21/2004; Federated Department Stores, Inc. answer due on 6/21/2004; Federated Logistics answer due on 6/21/2004; Macy's East answer due on 6/21/2004. (tp, )

June 3, 2004

Set Answer Due Date purs. to 6 Endorsed Letter, as to City Of New York answer due on 7/19/2004. (tp, )

June 18, 2004

Set Answer Due Date purs. to 8 Endorsed Letter, as to Chris De Santis answer due on 6/28/2004; Federated Department Stores, Inc. answer due on 6/28/2004; Federated Logistics answer due on 6/28/2004; Macy's East answer due on 6/28/2004. (tp, )

8 June 21, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Pitman from Diane Saunders dated 6/17/04 re: Granting defendants Federated Logistics, Federated Dept. Stores,Inc. Macy's East, Inc. and Chris De Santis' request for a 1 week extension of defendants' time to answer, move or otherwise respond to the complaint until 6/28/04. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 6/18/04) (tp, ) (Entered: 06/21/2004)

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9 June 23, 2004

FIRST MOTION to Compel the Criminal Records Release. Document filed by City of New York. (Gugel, Alison) (Entered: 06/23/2004)

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10 June 24, 2004

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by Federated Department Stores, Inc..(Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

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11 June 24, 2004

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by Macy's East.(Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

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12 June 24, 2004

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by Federated Department Stores, Inc..(Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

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13 June 24, 2004

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by Macy's East.(Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

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14 June 24, 2004

ANSWER to Complaint. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Federated Logistics, Macy's East.(Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

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15 June 24, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Jones from Alison Gugel dated 6/23/04 re: Counsel, have advised that the discovery dispute has been resolved. The municipal defendants' time to answer or move is extended to 8/31/04. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 6/24/04) (tp, ) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

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16 July 8, 2004

SCHEDULING ORDER: Motions to amend the pleadings or to join additional parties due by 8/16/2004. Dispositive motions, if any, shall be served by 12/7/04 Discovery due by 11/8/2004. Settlement Conference set for 8/24/2004 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 2/7/2005. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 7/8/04) copies sent by chambers.(cd, ) (Entered: 07/09/2004)

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17 July 20, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Jones from Scott Chester dated 7/14/04: deft Chester's time to answer or move with respect to the complaint is extended to 8/20/04. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 7/14/04) (cd, ) (Entered: 07/20/2004)

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July 20, 2004

Set Answer Due Date purs. to 17 Endorsed Letter as to Scott Chester answer due on 8/20/2004. (cd, )

18 Aug. 9, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman from Jan Wallace dated 8/5/04 re: counsel for plaintiff requests an extension of the 120 days deadline for service of the summons and complaint upon an individually named dft Michael Green. Plaintiff's time to complete service is extended by 60 days. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 8/5/04) (dle, ) (Entered: 08/09/2004)

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19 Aug. 26, 2004

ANSWER to Complaint. Document filed by Scott Chester.(Krebs, Diane) (Entered: 08/26/2004)

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20 Sept. 2, 2004

MOTION to Sever. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Federated Logistics, Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration# 2 Exhibit Exhibit to Declaration)(Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 09/02/2004)

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21 Sept. 2, 2004

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 20 MOTION to Sever.. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Federated Logistics, Macy's East. (Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 09/02/2004)

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22 Sept. 3, 2004

ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by City of New York, New York City Police Department.(Gugel, Alison) (Entered: 09/03/2004)

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Oct. 5, 2004

***REJECTION OF ATTEMPTED PAPER FILING IN ECF CASE. The following document(s) affidavit of service by Michael Shen, was rejected by the Clerk's Office and must be FILED ELECTRONICALLY on the Court's ECF System. (snu, )

23 Oct. 7, 2004

FIRST MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, Cross Motion and Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Sever. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4)(Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 10/07/2004)

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24 Oct. 15, 2004

REPLY to Response to Motion re: 20 MOTION to Sever.. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Federated Logistics, Macy's East. (Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 10/15/2004)

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27 Oct. 15, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Pitman from Ian Wallace dated 10/4/04: granting plntf's request to extend time to 10/7/04 to file his opposition papers, and that the deadline for filing the motion for class certification until 11/8/04. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 10/7/04) (cd, ) (Entered: 10/20/2004)

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25 Oct. 18, 2004

REPLY to Response to Motion re: 23 FIRST MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, Cross Motion and Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Sever. Corrected Reply. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Federated Logistics, Macy's East. (Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 10/18/2004)

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26 Oct. 20, 2004

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Michael Green served on 9/27/2004, answer due 10/18/2004. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 10/20/2004)

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28 Oct. 21, 2004

ORDER that the depositions that are currently scheduled to take place between today's date and 11/8/04 shall proceed as scheduled; this order is without prejudice to a future application by plaitniff to reopen the depositions on the ground that dfts have unreasonably withheld critical documents from their produciton without reasonable basis in law or fact; no later than 5:00 p.m. on 10/22/04 counsel for dfts shall fax to my chambers and to all other parties a letter brief in support of their application for a protective order; no later than 5:00 p.m. on 10/26/04 counsel fo plaintiff shall fax his response to my chambers and to all counsel. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 10/21/04)Copies electronically sent by chambers.(dle, ) (Entered: 10/22/2004)

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29 Oct. 22, 2004

FIRST REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 23 FIRST MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, Cross Motion and Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Sever.. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 10/22/2004)

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30 Oct. 25, 2004

REPLY AFFIDAVIT of Harold Baergas in Opposition re: 23 FIRST MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, Cross Motion and Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Sever.. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 10/25/2004)

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31 Oct. 26, 2004

DECLARATION of Diane Saunders in Support re: 23 FIRST MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, Cross Motion and Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Sever.. Document filed by Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1)(Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 10/26/2004)

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32 Oct. 29, 2004

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman from Ian Wallace dated 10/27/04 re: counsel for parties request an extension of factual discovery deadline until 12/15/04; plaintiff requests until 11/30/04 by which to file this motion for class certification. Application Granted. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 10/28/04) (dle, ) (Entered: 11/01/2004)

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33 Oct. 29, 2004

ORDER that Macy's application for a protective order concerning the circumstances surrounding Chester's cessation of employment with Macy's is denied; given the liberal standards applicable to discovery, I conclude that evidence of possible race based discrimination against African Americans is sufficiently proximate to national original based discrimination against Hispanics to be discoverable; for the reasons stated during the conference call of 10/21/04 the fact that Chester's alleged conduct post dated the events alleged in the complaint is immaterial. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 10/29/04) Copies electronically sent by chambers.(dle, ) (Entered: 11/01/2004)

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Oct. 29, 2004

Set/Reset Deadlines: Discovery due by 12/15/2004. Motions due by 11/30/2004. (dle, )

34 Nov. 24, 2004

STIPULATION AND ORDER; regarding procedures that will govern the handling of "Confidential Information." (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 11/24/04) (sac, ) (Entered: 11/29/2004)

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35 Dec. 6, 2004

DECLARATION of Diane Krebs, Esq. in Support re: 20 MOTION to Sever.. Document filed by Scott Chester. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E)(Krebs, Diane) (Entered: 12/06/2004)

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36 Dec. 21, 2004

NOTICE of Change of Address by Diane Marjorie Saunders on behalf of Chris De Santis, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Federated Logistics, Frick Company, Macy's East. New Address: Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP, 200 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA 02109, 617-523-6666. (Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 12/21/2004)

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37 Dec. 21, 2004

RESPONSE to Motion re: 20 MOTION to Sever., 23 FIRST MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, Cross Motion and Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Sever. 12/21/04 Letter to Hon. Barbara S. Jones. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 12/21/2004)

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38 Jan. 7, 2005

ORDER: regarding the Court's order after the tape-recorded conference calls held on January 5 and 6, 2005. The deadline for the filing of plaintiff's motion for class certification is extended to 2/15/05. The deadline for the filing of dispositive motions is extended to 3/4/05. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 1/7/05) Copies Mailed By Chambers.(kw, ) (Entered: 01/11/2005)

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39 Jan. 27, 2005

ORDER; the Macy's defendants' motion for reconsideration of my Order dated January 7, 2005 with respect to the number of witnesses plaintiff may depose is granted, and upon reconsideration, I adhere to my January 7, 2005 Order. Plaintiff's application to apportion to the costs of depositions that plaintiff has noticed is denied. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 1/27/05); copies electronically sent to attorneys of Record; (djc, ) (Entered: 01/31/2005)

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40 Feb. 4, 2005

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Subpoena for production of documents served on Cablevision Systems Corporation on 1/13/05. Service was accepted by Marie Mastroianni, employee. Document filed by Federated Department Stores, Inc.. (O'Leary, Richard) (Entered: 02/04/2005)

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41 Feb. 14, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Mag. Judge Pitman from Ian F. Wallace dated 02/08/05 re: the deadline for making the class certification motion is extended to 02/22/05; the deadline for dispo motions is extended to 3/11/05; (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 2/11/05) (djc, ) (Entered: 02/15/2005)

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Feb. 14, 2005

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Motions due by 2/22/2005. (djc, )

42 Feb. 22, 2005

SECOND MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint,., FIRST MOTION to Certify Class. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5 # 6 # 7 # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 # 12 # 13 # 14 # 15 # 16 # 17)(Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 02/22/2005)

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45 Feb. 28, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Pitman from Laura M. Raisty dated 02/24/05 re: the schedule proposed herein is approved. March 25, 2005- oppositions to plaintiff's motion for class certification and motion to amend due; March 29,2005 - summary judgment due; April 25, 2005 - Reply for Plaintiff's motion for class certification and motion to amend due; May 12, 2005 - opposition to summary judgment motions due; June 3, 2005 Reply for summary judgment motions due; (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 2/28/05) (djc, ) (Entered: 03/09/2005)

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43 March 1, 2005

FILING ERROR - WRONG DOCUMENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - FIRST MOTION to Amend/Correct 42 SECOND MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint,.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class, MOTION to Certify Class (Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Motions). Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Attachments: # 1)(Wallace, Ian) Modified on 3/8/2005 (kg, ). (Entered: 03/01/2005)

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44 March 8, 2005

AFFIRMATION of Ian F. Wallace in Support re: 42 SECOND MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint,.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Attachments: # 1)(Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 03/08/2005)

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March 8, 2005

***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DOCUMENT TYPE ERROR. Note to Attorney Ian Wallace to RE-FILE Document 43 FIRST MOTION to Amend/Correct 42 SECOND MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint,.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class. MOTION to Certify Class Supplemental (Affidavit in Support of Motions). MOTION to Certify Class (Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Motions). Use the document type Affirmation in support of motion found under the document list Responses and Replies. (kg, )

46 March 10, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Jones from Ian F. Wallace dated 3/8/05 re: request for leave to file a paper copy of an exhibit further to plaintiff's motion for class certification and to amend the complaint. Application is granted (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 3/10/05) (yv, ) (Entered: 03/11/2005)

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47 March 25, 2005

RESPONSE to Motion re: 42 SECOND MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint,.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Scott Chester, Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Second Half of Memo of Law# 2 Appendix)(Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 03/25/2005)

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48 March 25, 2005

DECLARATION of Diane M. Saunders in Opposition re: 42 SECOND MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint,.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Scott Chester, Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit D# 4 Exhibit E# 5 Exhibit F# 6 Exhibit G# 7 Exhibit H# 8 Exhibit I# 9 Exhibit J# 10 Exhibit K# 11 Exhibit L# 12 Exhibit M# 13 Exhibit N# 14 Exhibit O# 15 Exhibit P# 16 Exhibit Q# 17 Exhibit R# 18 Exhibit S# 19 Exhibit T# 20 Exhibit U# 21 Exhibit V# 22 Exhibit W# 23 Exhibit X)(Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 03/25/2005)

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49 March 28, 2005

DECLARATION of Diane M. Saunders in Opposition re: 42 SECOND MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint,.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Scott Chester, Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit C, Part 1# 2 Exhibit C, Part 2)(Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 03/28/2005)

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50 March 29, 2005

FILING ERROR - ELECTRONIC FILING FOR NON-ECF DOCUMENT - FIRST MOTION for Extension of Time to File Summary Judgment Papers. Document filed by City of New York, New York City Police Department. (Gugel, Alison) Modified on 4/4/2005 (kg). (Entered: 03/29/2005)

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52 March 29, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman from Mercedes Colwin dated 3/28/05 re: counsel for defendant Scott Chester request a three (3) day extension until 4/1/05 to file their motions. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 3/29/05) (db, ) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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53 March 29, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman from Alison Gugel dated 3/29/05 re: counsel for defendants City of New York and NYC Police Department request an extension of time until 4/1/05 to file their motions for summary judgment. Application GRANTED. (Signed by Judge Henry B. Pitman on 3/29/05) (db, ) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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March 29, 2005

Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 4/1/2005. (db, )

51 March 30, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Barbara S. Jones from Alison Gugel dated 3/29/05 re: counsel for City dfts request that the time to file their motion for summary judgment be extended from 3/29/05 to 4/1/05. Application granted. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 3/29/05) (dle, ) (Entered: 03/31/2005)

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March 30, 2005

Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 4/1/2005. (dle, )

54 April 1, 2005

MOTION for Summary Judgment. Document filed by City of New York, New York City Police Department. Responses due by 5/12/2005 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Alison Gugel, Esq.# 2 Exhibit A# 3 Exhibit B# 4 Exhibit C# 5 Exhibit D# 6 Exhibit E# 7 Exhibit F# 8 Exhibit G# 9 Exhibit H# 10 Exhibit I# 11 Exhibit J)(Gugel, Alison) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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55 April 1, 2005

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 54 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by City of New York, New York City Police Department. (Gugel, Alison) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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56 April 1, 2005

RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by City of New York, New York City Police Department. (Gugel, Alison) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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57 April 1, 2005

MOTION for Summary Judgment. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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58 April 1, 2005

MOTION for Summary Judgment. Document filed by Scott Chester. (Krebs, Diane) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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59 April 1, 2005

DECLARATION of Scott Chester in Support re: 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Scott Chester. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(Krebs, Diane) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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60 April 1, 2005

DECLARATION of Diane M. Saunders in Support re: 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B, part 1# 3 Exhibit B, part 2# 4 Exhibit B, part 3# 5 Errata C, part 1# 6 Exhibit C, part 2# 7 Exhibit C, part 3# 8 Exhibit C, part 4# 9 Exhibit C, part 5# 10 Exhibit D# 11 Exhibit E# 12 Exhibit F, part 1# 13 Exhibit F, part 2# 14 Exhibit F, part 3# 15 Exhibit G# 16 Exhibit H, part 1# 17 Exhibit H, part 2# 18 Exhibit I# 19 Exhibit J# 20 Exhibit K, part 1# 21 Exhibit K, part 2# 22 Exhibit L# 23 Exhibit M# 24 Exhibit N# 25 Exhibit O# 26 Exhibit P# 27 Exhibit Q# 28 Exhibit R# 29 Exhibit S# 30 Exhibit T# 31 Exhibit U# 32 Exhibit V# 33 Exhibit W# 34 Exhibit X# 35 Exhibit Y# 36 Exhibit Z)(Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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61 April 1, 2005

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2 of Memo of Law)(Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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62 April 1, 2005

DECLARATION of Mercedes Colwin, Esq. in Support re: 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Scott Chester. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit Exhibit G# 8 Exhibit Exhibit H# 9 Exhibit Exhibit I# 10 Exhibit Exhibit J# 11 Exhibit Exhibit K# 12 Exhibit Exhibit L# 13 Exhibit Exhibit M)(Krebs, Diane) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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63 April 1, 2005

DECLARATION of Thomas Grady in Support re: 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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64 April 1, 2005

DECLARATION of Mitchell F. Borger in Support re: 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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65 April 1, 2005

DECLARATION of Rose Ashmore in Support re: 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2, part 1# 3 Exhibit 2, part 2# 4 Exhibit 2, part 3# 5 Exhibit 3, part 1# 6 Exhibit 3, part 2# 7 Exhibit 3, part 3# 8 Exhibit 3, part 4# 9 Exhibit 5# 10 Exhibit 6# 11 Exhibit 7# 12 Exhibit 8# 13 Exhibit 9# 14 Exhibit 10)(Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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66 April 1, 2005

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Scott Chester. (Krebs, Diane) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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67 April 1, 2005

RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by Scott Chester, Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2 of 56.1 Statement)(Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

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April 4, 2005

***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - NON-ECF DOCUMENT ERROR. Note to Attorney Alison E. Gugel to MANUALLY RE-FILE Document No. 50 Letter. This document is not filed via ECF. (kg)

68 April 5, 2005

FILING ERROR - WRONG DOCUMENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - MOTION for Summary Judgment supplemental declaration. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 4 part 1# 2 Exhibit Ex. 4 part 2# 3 Exhibit Ex. 4 part 3# 4 Exhibit Ex. 4 part 4# 5 Appendix brief table of contents)(Saunders, Diane) Modified on 4/6/2005 (kg). (Entered: 04/05/2005)

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69 April 6, 2005

DECLARATION of Diane Saunders in Support re: 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix brief table of contents# 2 Exhibit Ex. 4 part 1# 3 Exhibit Ex. 4 part 2# 4 Exhibit Ex. 3 part 3# 5 Exhibit Ex. 4 part 4)(Saunders, Diane) (Entered: 04/06/2005)

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April 6, 2005

***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DOCUMENT TYPE ERROR. Note to Attorney Diane M. Saunders to RE-FILE Document 68 MOTION for Summary Judgment (supplemental declaration). Use the document type Declaration in support of motion found under the document list Responses and Replies. (kg)

70 April 15, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Barbara S. Jones from Ian F. Wallace dated 4/8/05 re: Applications granted. Plaintiff' reply is due 5/9/05. Plaintiff's opposition to dft's motions for summary judgment is due on 5/27/05 and dfts' reply papers are due on 6/17/05. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 4/12/05) (pl, ) (Entered: 04/18/2005)

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71 April 21, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Mae Raisty on behalf of Chris De Santis, Federated Logistics, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Macy's East (Raisty, Laura) (Entered: 04/21/2005)

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72 May 9, 2005

REPLY AFFIRMATION of Ian F. Wallace in Support re: 42 SECOND MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint,.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5 # 6 # 7 # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 # 12 # 13 # 14 # 15 # 16 # 17 # 18 # 19 # 20)(Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 05/09/2005)

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73 May 9, 2005

FIRST REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 42 SECOND MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint,.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.FIRST MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 05/09/2005)

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74 May 25, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Barbara S. Jones from Ian F. Wallace dated 5/24/05, Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 54 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Responses due by 6/17/2005; Replies due by 7/25/2005. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 5/25/05) (sac, ) (Entered: 05/26/2005)

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75 May 31, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Barbara S. Jones from Laura M. Raisty dated 5/11/05 re: Application DENIED. The Macy's defendant and the Chester co-defendant request that the surreply be due 6/15/05. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 5/25/05) (db, ) (Entered: 06/01/2005)

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76 May 31, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Barbara S. Jones from Ian Wallace dated 5/12/05 re: plaintiff requests a ruling from this Court allowing plaintiff to file a hard copy of relevant portions of deposition testimony in support of plaintiffs motion to certify class an amend the complaint. Application GRANTED. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 5/25/05) (db, ) (Entered: 06/01/2005)

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77 June 17, 2005

AFFIRMATION of Ian F. Wallace, Esq. in Opposition re: 54 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5 # 6 # 7 # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 # 12 # 13 # 14 # 15 # 16 # 17 # 18 # 19 # 20 # 21 # 22 # 23 # 24 # 25 # 26)(Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 06/17/2005)

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78 June 17, 2005

RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 06/17/2005)

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79 June 17, 2005

DECLARATION of O'Neil Duncan in Opposition re: 54 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 06/17/2005)

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80 June 17, 2005

AFFIDAVIT of Harold Baergas in Opposition re: 54 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Attachments: # 1)(Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 06/17/2005)

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81 June 17, 2005

FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 54 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 68 MOTION for Summary Judgment supplemental declaration., 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment., 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Harold Baergas. (Wallace, Ian) (Entered: 06/17/2005)

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82 July 1, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Barbara S. Jones from Laura M. Raisty dated 6/21/05 re: the Macy's defendants request that this Court strike plaintiff's papers in opposition to the Macy's defendants' motion for summary judgment in their entirety and that plaintiff is required to file opposition papes within 30 days. Application denied. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 6/29/05) (sac, ) (Entered: 07/05/2005)

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83 July 1, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Barbara S. Jones from Ian F. Wallace dated 6/21/05 re: Plaintiff request permission to file papers copies of the following documents designated as confidential by Macy's under seal with the Clerk of the Court pursuant to Plaintiff's Opposition to the MSJ filed by the Defendants in this lawsuit. Application granted. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 6/29/05) (sac, ) (Entered: 07/05/2005)

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84 July 1, 2005

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Barbara S. Jones from Laura M. Raisty dated 6/2/05 re: the Macy's defendants and Chester request that the Court reconsider its decision denying leave to file a surreply. Application denied.. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 6/29/05) (sac, ) (Entered: 07/05/2005)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 16, 2004

Closing Date: 2008

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff is a Hispanic man who worked at Macy's Department Store for ten years.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

City

City of New York

Private Entity/Person

Macy's East

Union

New York City Police Department

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State Anti-Discrimination Law

State law

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:04-cv-02944

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 06-01811

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

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

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Discipline

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Hispanic

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