Filed Date: Sept. 28, 2007
Closed Date: 2011
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On September 28, 2007, the EEOC filed this sex discrimination case against BFI Waste Services, LLC, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas at Little Rock. The case was brought on behalf of three female employees and a class of females who were affected by the employer's illegal employment practices, including its refusal to hire women as drivers.
Although the complaint described a class of affected workers, no class certification was sought and the case was settled within six months of filing with no discovery. A consent decree was entered by U.S. District Judge William R. Wilson, Jr. on March 27, 2008, providing damages to the claimants in the total amount of $190,780, and an injunction requiring the employer to stop refusing to hire female drivers on the basis of their sex and not to retaliate against any employee or applicant for their participation in the litigation. The decree also calls for non-discrimination training for the employer's managers and supervisors, posting of open driver positions and EEO policies, and reporting.
The decree is to remain in effect for three years, beginning with its entry on March 27, 2008. It will expire on March 27, 2011.
Summary Authors
Denise Heberle (1/5/2010)
Cash, William A. (Arkansas)
Cooper, Ronald S. (District of Columbia)
Dixon, Pamela B. (Arkansas)
Lee, James L. (District of Columbia)
Hill, Owen T (Georgia)
Last updated March 25, 2025, 8:14 a.m.
State / Territory: Arkansas
Case Type(s):
Special Collection(s):
IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study
Key Dates
Filing Date: Sept. 28, 2007
Closing Date: 2011
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
EEOC on behalf of female employees denied jobs as drivers on the basis of their sex.
Plaintiff Type(s):
Attorney Organizations:
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
BFI Waste Services, LLC d/b/a Allied Waste Services of Little Rock, Private Entity/Person
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
Available Documents:
Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief
Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree
Content of Injunction:
Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law
Provide antidiscrimination training
Amount Defendant Pays: $190,780.00
Order Duration: 2008 - 2011
Issues
General/Misc.:
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Discrimination Basis:
Affected Sex/Gender(s):
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