Filed Date: Dec. 9, 1999
Closed Date: 2002
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On December 9, 1999, a group of thirty-six African American employees filed a lawsuit, under 42 U.S.C. §1981, 42 U.S.C. §1981A, Title VII of U.S.C. §2000e, and 42 U.S.C. §1988, against Pemco Aeroplex, Inc. seeking monetary and injunctive relief. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, claimed that they were victims of racial discrimination which created a hostile working environment.
Debate over class certification ensued from 1999 to 2000. Ultimately, hearings on class certification halted, and plaintiffs withdrew their class allegations and moved to file an amended complaint. On October 12, 2000, the EEOC attempted to consolidate EEOC v. Pemco Aeroplex, Inc. (Case #00-cv-02762) with this case, and consolidation was granted in part (discovery only) and denied in part (trial judgment). Meanwhile, the plaintiffs filed Second and Third Amended Complaints on February 21, 2001, and July 10, 2001, respectively. On February 15, 2002, the EEOC made a second attempt to consolidate the two cases; however, the Court (Hon. William M. Acker, Jr.) denied the motion.
Of the original thirty-six plaintiffs, only nine had claims remaining against the defendant.
On July 1, 2002, the nine prevailing plaintiffs were awarded $10,501 each in damages. On October 16, 2002, they were awarded $225,000 in attorneys' fees and expenses to be divided among their counsel.
EEOC v. Pemco Aeroplex, Northern District of Alabama (2000)
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Acker, William Marsh Jr. (Alabama)
Agboola, Adedapo T (Alabama)
Anthony, Emory Jr. (Alabama)
Bender, Darryl (Alabama)
Allen, Mitchell G. (Alabama)
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State / Territory: Alabama
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Key Dates
Filing Date: Dec. 9, 1999
Closing Date: 2002
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
African American employees who were subjected to unlawful and discriminatory employment practices creating a hostile working environment at Pemco Aeroplex in Birmingham, AL.
Plaintiff Type(s):
Public Interest Lawyer: No
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Pemco Aeroplex, Inc. (Birmingham), Private Entity/Person
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Mixed
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Amount Defendant Pays: $349,509
Issues
Discrimination Area:
Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)
Harassment / Hostile Work Environment
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