Case: Dorman v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.

3:99-cv-00722 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Filed Date: July 16, 1999

Closed Date: 2007

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Case Summary

On June 27, 1996, former and current female and African American supermarket employees filed a class action against Winn-Dixie Montgomery, Inc. pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §2000e, et seq. and 42 U.S.C. § 1981 ("§ 1981 "). This action, Kircus v. Winn-Dixie Montgomery, Inc., ("WDM") was brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. On October 16, 1996, additional employees moved to intervene. Their motion was denied, b…

On June 27, 1996, former and current female and African American supermarket employees filed a class action against Winn-Dixie Montgomery, Inc. pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §2000e, et seq. and 42 U.S.C. § 1981 ("§ 1981 "). This action, Kircus v. Winn-Dixie Montgomery, Inc., ("WDM") was brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. On October 16, 1996, additional employees moved to intervene. Their motion was denied, but contemporaneously, the District Court ordered it to be filed as a separate action and consolidated with the Kircus action. The consolidated actions alleged that WDM had engaged in a policy, pattern or practice of discrimination on the basis of gender and/or race against the Plaintiffs in initial and subsequent job assignments and store assignments, hours, training, education, skills and career development, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, full-time status, compensation, discharge, discipline and other benefits and conditions of employment. The consolidated actions further alleged that WDM had engaged in a pattern or practice of harassing and retaliating against female and African-American associates who protested against such alleged conduct.

Following a period of mediation and negotiation, a new complaint was filed in this action in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, on July 16, 1999 against Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. ("WDS") which is located in Jacksonville, Florida and thus subject to that court's jurisdiction; all of the Winn-Dixie retail operating companies also consented to such jurisdiction solely for purposes of the resolution of this action. The complaint filed with the Middle District Court is not available.

In October 1997, Plaintiffs and WDM began Court-ordered mediation These efforts ultimately resulted in an agreement to expand and to settle this action in the District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division.

On January 27, 2000, the Court (Judge Ralph W. Nimmons, Jr.) approved a Consent Decree which provided monetary, equitable, and/or declaratory relief to certain qualifying Class Representatives, as well as general injunctive relief.

On February 23, 2007, the Court (Judge Virginia M. Hernandez) issued an Order granting a joint motion to extend the Consent Decree. On June 27, 2007, Judge Hernandez approved an Amended Consent Decree to extend the terms of that initial settlement.

Summary Authors

Robert Routh (7/20/2010)

People

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Judge(s)

Covington, Virginia Maria Hernandez (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ashe, R. Lawrence Jr. (Georgia)

Childs, Robert F. Jr. (Alabama)

Attorney for Defendant

Abbot, R. Taylor (Florida)

Abbot, Richard Taylor Jr. (Alabama)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

3:99-cv-00722

Docket

July 24, 2007

July 24, 2007

Docket
2

3:99-cv-00722

Proposed/Initial Consent Decree

July 16, 1999

July 16, 1999

Settlement Agreement
23

3:99-cv-00722

Order denying Motion to Intervene

Sept. 1, 1999

Sept. 1, 1999

Order/Opinion
53

3:99-cv-00722

Order denying Amended Motion to Intervene

Nov. 18, 1999

Nov. 18, 1999

Order/Opinion
81

3:99-cv-00722

Final Consent Decree

Jan. 27, 2000

Jan. 27, 2000

Order/Opinion
99

3:99-cv-00722

Amended Consent Decree

June 27, 2007

June 27, 2007

Settlement Agreement

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11110443/dorman-v-winn-dixie-stores/

Last updated Sept. 22, 2026, 6:24 p.m.

Docket for: Dorman v. Winn-Dixie Stores
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 July 16, 1999

COMPLAINT filed (ejw) (Entered: 07/19/1999)

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2 July 16, 1999

CONSENT DECREE by Sandi Dorman, Pamela Briggs, et al, Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, et al (ejw) Modified on 07/19/1999 (Entered: 07/19/1999)

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July 16, 1999

MAGISTRATE JUDGE CASE ASSIGNMENT Magistrate assigned: John E. Steele (ejw) (Entered: 07/19/1999)

PACER
July 16, 1999

FILING FEE PAID. ( Filing Fee $ 150.00 Receipt # 29798) (ejw) (Entered: 07/19/1999)

PACER
July 16, 1999

MAGISTRATE JUDGE CASE ASSIGNMENT Magistrate assigned: John E. Steele (ejw)

July 16, 1999

FILING FEE PAID. ( Filing Fee $ 150.00 Receipt # 29798) (ejw)

3 July 19, 1999

SCHEDULING NOTICE: set status conference for 3:00 7/27/99, Scheduled for Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. (signed by deputy clerk) ctc (slc) (Entered: 07/19/1999)

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July 19, 1999

Notice sent to plaintiff's counsel re compliance with Local Rule 1.06. (ejw) (Entered: 07/19/1999)

PACER
July 19, 1999

Notice sent to plaintiff's counsel re compliance with Local Rule 1.06. (ejw)

4 July 27, 1999

MINUTE ENTRY: status conference held on 7/27/99 before Judge Ralph W. Nimmons; Court Reporter: Marie Splane. Parties joint notice of proposed class action settlement and consent decree received as joint exhibit 1; parties joint stipulation of proposed settlement and order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree received as joint exhibit 2; the court will take under advisement. Order to enter. (slc) Modified on 07/28/1999 (Entered: 07/28/1999)

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5 July 27, 1999

AMENDED COMPLAINT and demand for jury trial; injunctive relief sought, by Sandi Dorman, Pamela Briggs, Yolanda Thomas, Mary McGahee, Barbara Mitchell, Ambrose Dancy, Terry Wyatt, Angela Kircus, Angela Hubbard, Tamrah Harris, Marvin Brown, Henry Dubose, Ranoldo Boston (amending [1-1] complaint by adding plaintiff Ranoldo Boston) (filed in open court) (slc) Modified on 07/28/1999 (Entered: 07/28/1999)

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6 July 27, 1999

MOTION by Sandi Dorman, et al. with memorandum in support for admission for Robert F. Childs, Jr., Ann C. Robertson, Frederick T. Kuykendall, III, Candis McGowan, and Joe R. Whatley, Jr. to appear pro hac vice referred to Magistrate Judge John E. Steele (slc) (Entered: 07/28/1999)

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July 27, 1999

Status conference held (slc) (Entered: 07/28/1999)

PACER
July 27, 1999

Status conference held (slc)

7 July 29, 1999

NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - TRACK 2. (ctc) (def) (Entered: 07/29/1999)

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8 Aug. 2, 1999

ORDER granting [6-1] motion for admission for Robert F. Childs, Jr., Ann C. Robertson, Frederick T. Kuykendall, III, Candis McGowan, and Joe R. Whatley, Jr. to appear pro hac vice ( Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (slc) (Entered: 08/03/1999)

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9 Aug. 3, 1999

MOTION to intervene as a party plaintiff as a matter of right by Yolanda Flynn (slc) (Entered: 08/03/1999)

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10 Aug. 4, 1999

STIPULATION of proposed settlement and order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree by parties (slc) (Entered: 08/04/1999)

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11 Aug. 4, 1999

ORDER: set fairness hearing on 12/21/99 9:30, Scheduled for Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. (Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (slc) (Entered: 08/05/1999)

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12 Aug. 12, 1999

MOTION by Yolanda Flynn to correct notice and claim forms with respect to the monetary relief settlement classes certified by this court (RETURNED pursuant to court order #25) (slc) Modified on 09/16/1999 (Entered: 08/13/1999)

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13 Aug. 12, 1999

STIPULATED MOTION by Winn-Dixie Stores, et al. with memorandum in support to amend exhibits to [10-1] order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree (stipulated) (slc) (Entered: 08/13/1999)

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14 Aug. 13, 1999

MOTION by Sandi Dorman, et al. with memorandum in support for extension of time to file response to motion to intervene of Yolanda Flynn as a party plaintiff referred to Magistrate Judge John E. Steele (slc) (Entered: 08/14/1999)

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15 Aug. 13, 1999

UNOPPOSED MOTION by Winn-Dixie Stores, et al. with memorandum in support for enlargement of time to respond to motion to intervene referred to Magistrate Judge John E. Steele (slc) (Entered: 08/16/1999)

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16 Aug. 17, 1999

ORDER granting plaintiff's [14-1] motion for extension of time to file response to motion to intervene of Yolanda Flynn as a party plaintiff; granting defendant's [15-1] motion for enlargement of time to respond to motion to intervene; Plaintiff's Response to motion reset to 8/20/99 for [9-1] motion to intervene as a party plaintiff as a matter of right by Yolanda Flynn ; defendant's response to Motion to Intervene of Yolanda Flynn is due 8/23/99 ( Signed by Magistrate Judge John E. Steele ) ctc (def) (Entered: 08/17/1999)

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17 Aug. 20, 1999

RESPONSE by Sandi Dorman, Pamela Briggs, Yolanda Thomas, et al., in opposition to [9-1] motion to intervene as a party plaintiff as a matter of right by Yolanda Flynn (mfk) (Entered: 08/20/1999)

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18 Aug. 23, 1999

OPPOSITION RESPONSE by Winn-Dixie Stores, et al. to [9-1] motion to intervene as a party plaintiff as a matter of right of Yolanda Flynn as a party plaintiff (slc) (Entered: 08/24/1999)

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19 Aug. 24, 1999

REPLY RESPONSE by Winn-Dixie Stores, et al. to Yolanda Flynn's [12-1] motion to correct notice and claim forms with respect to the monetary relief settlement classes certified by this court (slc) (Entered: 08/25/1999)

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20 Aug. 24, 1999

JOINT MOTION and memorandum by Winn-Dixie Stores, et al. to correct clerical errors (joint) (slc) Modified on 08/25/1999 (Entered: 08/25/1999)

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Aug. 25, 1999

Motion(s) referred: [9−1] motion to intervene as a party plaintiff as a matter of right by Yolanda Flynn referred to Magistrate Judge John E. Steele per law clerk (slc) (Entered: 08/25/1999)

PACER
Aug. 25, 1999

Motion(s) referred: [9-1] motion to intervene as a party plaintiff as a matter of right by Yolanda Flynn referred to Magistrate Judge John E. Steele per law clerk (slc)

21 Aug. 27, 1999

AMENDED ORDER of Preliminary Approval of Proposed Consent Decree: amends [11-1] order of 8/4/99 (see order for additional information) (Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr.) ctc (slc) (Entered: 08/31/1999)

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Aug. 27, 1999

RECEIVED amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree (slc) (Entered: 08/27/1999)

PACER
Aug. 27, 1999

RECEIVED amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree (slc)

22 Aug. 30, 1999

OPPOSITION RESPONSE by Yolanda Flynn to [20-1] joint motion to correct "clerical errors" (RETURNED pursuant to court order #25) (slc) Modified on 09/16/1999 (Entered: 08/31/1999)

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23 Sept. 1, 1999

ORDER denying Yolanda Flynn's [9-1] motion to intervene as a party plaintiff as a matter of right (Signed by Magistrate Judge John E. Steele ) ctc (slc) (Entered: 09/01/1999)

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24 Sept. 7, 1999

APPEAL of Magistrate Judge ruling re: [23-1] order to District Court filed by Yolanda Flynn . (jec) (Entered: 09/07/1999)

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25 Sept. 9, 1999

ORDER that the clerk is directed to return pleadings #12 and #22 to the submitting counsel or party. ( Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (mk) (Entered: 09/16/1999)

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26 Sept. 13, 1999

MOTION by Sandi Dorman, et al. to strike [22-1] opposition to joint motion to correct clerical errors referred to Magistrate Judge John E. Steele (seg) Modified on 09/17/1999 (Entered: 09/17/1999)

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27 Sept. 17, 1999

UNOPPOSED MOTION by Winn-Dixie Stores, et al. with memorandum in support for enlargement of time to respond to Yolanda Flynn's Rule 72 objections to Magistrate Judge Steele's denial of her motion to intervene (unopposed) (slc) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

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28 Sept. 17, 1999

UNOPPOSED MOTION by Sandi Dorman, et al. with memorandum in support for extension of time to file response to Yolanda Flynn's Rule 72 objections to Magistrate Judge Steele's denial of her motion to intervene (unopposed) (slc) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

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29 Sept. 20, 1999

MOTION by Sandi Dorman, et al. to strike Yolanda Flynn's Rule 72 objections to Magistrate Judge Steele's denial of her motion to intervene (slc) (Entered: 09/21/1999)

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30 Sept. 20, 1999

UNOPPOSED MOTION by Winn-Dixie Stores, et al. for enlargement of time to complete the initial distribution of notice and provide court with notice of compliance with notice procedure (unopposed) (slc) (Entered: 09/21/1999)

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31 Sept. 21, 1999

ORDER granting [27-1] motion for enlargement of time to respond to Yolanda Flynn's Rule 72 objections to Magistrate Judge Steele's denial of her motion to intervene, and granting [28-1] motion for extension of time to file response to Yolanda Flynn's Rule 72 objections to Magistrate Judge Steele's denial of her motion to intervene; the parties shall file their responses to Flynn's objections by 9/30/99 (Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (slc) (Entered: 09/21/1999)

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32 Sept. 23, 1999

OPPOSITION RESPONSE by Yolanda Flynn to [29-1] motion to strike her Rule 72 objections (slc) (Entered: 09/27/1999)

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33 Sept. 23, 1999

OPPOSITION RESPONSE by Yolanda Flynn to [26-1] motion to strike her [22-1] opposition memorandum (slc) (Entered: 09/27/1999)

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34 Sept. 27, 1999

ORDER granting defendants' [30-1] unopposed motion for enlargement of time to complete the initial distribution of notice and provide court with notice of compliance with notice procedure; the deadlines set forth in paragraph 7 of the [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree are extended such the initial distribution of the notice shall be completed by 10/8/99, and notice to the court of compliance with the notice procedures shall be made by 10/18/99 ( Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (slc) Modified on 09/27/1999 (Entered: 09/27/1999)

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Sept. 27, 1999

OPT−OUT Statements are maintained by the Clerk in a separate folder as a permanent part of the case file, but are not entered on the docket individually. (spw) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

PACER
Sept. 27, 1999

OPT-OUT Statements are maintained by the Clerk in a separate folder as a permanent part of the case file, but are not entered on the docket individually. (spw)

35 Sept. 29, 1999

ORDER mooting plaintiff's [26-1] motion to strike Yolanda Flynn's [22-1] opposition to joint motion to correct clerical errors, as the [22-1] opposition response was stricken and returned to counsel per order #25 (Signed by Magistrate Judge John E. Steele) ctc (slc) (Entered: 09/30/1999)

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36 Sept. 30, 1999

RESPONSE by Winn-Dixie Stores, et al. to Yolanda Flynn's [24-1] Rule 72 objections to Magistrate Judge Steele's denial of her motion to intervene (slc) (Entered: 09/30/1999)

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37 Sept. 30, 1999

JOINT EMERGENCY MOTION by plaintiffs and defendants to approve modified notice (emergency) (slc) (Entered: 09/30/1999)

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38 Sept. 30, 1999

RESPONSE by plaintiffs to Yolanda Flynn's [24-1] Rule 72 objections to Magistrate Judge Steele's denial of her motion to intervene (slc) (Entered: 10/01/1999)

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39 Oct. 4, 1999

ORDER granting [37-1] joint motion to approve modified notice and the proposed modification is approved. ( Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (mfk) (Entered: 10/04/1999)

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40 Oct. 8, 1999

Amended [9-1] motion to intervene by Yolanda Flynn as a party plaintiff as a matter of right (amended) by Yolanda Flynn referred to Magistrate Judge John E. Steele (mfk) (Entered: 10/09/1999)

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41 Oct. 18, 1999

NOTICE of completion of notice procedures set forth in Court's Amended Order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree, by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al. (spw) (Entered: 10/21/1999)

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42 Oct. 25, 1999

RESPONSE by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al. in opposition to [40-1] amended motion to intervene by Yolanda Flynn as a party plaintiff as a matter of right (seg) (Entered: 10/27/1999)

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43 Oct. 25, 1999

RESPONSE by Sandi Dorman, Pamela Briggs, Yolanda Thomas, et al. to [40-1] amended motion to intervene by Yolanda Flynn as a party plaintiff as a matter of right (seg) Modified on 10/28/1999 (Entered: 10/27/1999)

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44 Oct. 25, 1999

OBJECTION to the proposed decree, by Wesley E. McCall Jr. (spw) (Entered: 10/27/1999)

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45 Nov. 1, 1999

OBJECTION by Yolanda Flynn to proposed settlement (slc) (Entered: 11/02/1999)

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46 Nov. 2, 1999

OBJECTION to the proposed decree by Jason J. Mitchell (slc) (Entered: 11/02/1999)

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47 Nov. 8, 1999

SCHEDULING NOTICE of Hearing: hearing set for 2:15 11/12/99 for [24-1] appeal of magistrate judge's ruling denying Yolanda Flynn's motion to intervene as a party plaintiff, and for [40-1] amended motion to intervene by Yolanda Flynn as a party plaintiff as a matter of right; Scheduled for Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ctc (slc) (Entered: 11/08/1999)

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48 Nov. 9, 1999

SUPPLEMENT to the [45-1] objection of Yolanda Flynn to proposed settlement (slc) (Entered: 11/09/1999)

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49 Nov. 12, 1999

MINUTE ENTRY: Appeal of magistrate's ruling denying Yolanda Flynn's motion to intervene as a party plaintiff and amended motion to intervene held on 11/12/99 before Judge Ralph W. Nimmons ref: motion to intervene, amended motion to Court Reporter: Marie Splane (mk) (Entered: 11/16/1999)

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50 Nov. 17, 1999

NOTICE of filing (document entitled General Information) by plaintiffs (slc) (Entered: 11/17/1999)

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51 Nov. 17, 1999

Notice of Filing AFFIDAVIT and Exhibit of Kenneth G. Mall by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, Winn-Dixie Texas, Winn-Dixie Midwest, Winn-Dixie Atlanta, Winn-Dixie Montgomer, Winn-Dixie Louisiana Re: (ejw) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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52 Nov. 18, 1999

ORDER overruling [24-1] Flynn's objections to Magistrate appeal, affirming Magistrate Steel's Order #23 ( Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (ejw) Modified on 11/29/1999 (Entered: 11/19/1999)

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53 Nov. 18, 1999

ORDER denying [40-1] amended motion to intervene by Yolanda Flynn as a party plaintiff as a matter of right ( Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (ejw) (Entered: 11/19/1999)

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54 Nov. 18, 1999

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS on Appeal of Magistrate Judge's Denial of Yolanda Flynn's Motion to Intervene and Amended Motion to Intervene for date of 11/12/99 before Judge Ralph W. Nimmons, Jr. Transcript filed separately. (ejw) Modified on 11/29/1999 (Entered: 11/22/1999)

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56 Dec. 15, 1999

NOTICE of filing deposition transcripts pursuant to amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh et al. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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57 Dec. 15, 1999

NOTICE of filing proof of publication of notice pursuant to amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh et al. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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58 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Yolanda Thomas by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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59 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Terry Wyatt volume 1 of 2 by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh et al. re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) Modified on 12/20/1999 (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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60 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Terry Wyatt volume 2 by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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61 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Abrose Dancy volume 1 of 2 by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) Modified on 12/20/1999 (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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62 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Ambrose Dancy volume 2 of 2 by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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63 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Tamarah Harris by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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64 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Angela Hubbard by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al. re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of propsoed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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65 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Angela D. Kricus volume 2 of 2 by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al. re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of propsoed consend decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) Modified on 12/20/1999 (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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66 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Mary McGee by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al. re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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67 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Barbara Mitchell by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al. re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary apporval of proposed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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68 Dec. 15, 1999

DEPOSITION of Angela D. Kircus volume 1 of 2 by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al. re: [21-1] amended order of preliminary approval of proposed consent decree Transcript filed separately. (sms) Modified on 12/20/1999 (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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55 Dec. 16, 1999

SUBMISSION by Sandi Dorman, Pamela Briggs, Yolanda Thomas, et al., in support of final approval of settlement and award of attorneys' fees and costs and supporting memorandum (ls) (Entered: 12/17/1999)

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69 Dec. 16, 1999

UNOPPOSED MOTION by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh for leave to file brief in excess of 20 pages (unopposed) (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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70 Dec. 16, 1999

MEMORANDUM by Winn-Dixie Stores, Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Winn-Dixie Raleigh, et al. in support of final approval of consent decree (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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71 Dec. 16, 1999

NOTICE of filing of the plaintiff's evidentiary submission in suppor of final approval of settlement and award of attorney's fees by Sandi Dorman, Pamela Briggs, Yolanda Thomas, et al. (sms) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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72 Dec. 16, 1999

NOTICE OF APPEAL of [52-1] order, [53-1] order by Yolanda Flynn Appeal Information Sheet Sent to Appellant. Fee Status: paid Receipt # 29 (kwm) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

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73 Dec. 21, 1999

MINUTE ENTRY: Fairness hearing re: proposed class action settlement held on 12/21/99 before Judge Ralph W. Nimmons, Jr. Court Reporter: Evelyn Alderman (ls) (Entered: 12/22/1999)

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Dec. 23, 1999

ENDORSED ORDER granting [69−1] unopposed motion for leave to file brief in excess of 20 pages ( Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (ls) (Entered: 12/23/1999)

PACER
Dec. 23, 1999

ENDORSED ORDER granting [69-1] unopposed motion for leave to file brief in excess of 20 pages ( Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (ls)

74 Dec. 29, 1999

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS on Fairness Hearing on Class Settlement for date of 12/21/99 before Judge Ralph W. Nimmons, Jr.. Transcript filed separately. (mfk) (Entered: 12/29/1999)

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75 Jan. 3, 2000

NO Transcript requested [72-1] appeal Appeal Information Sheet filed. (kwm) (Entered: 01/04/2000)

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Jan. 3, 2000

Deadline updated; Certificate of readiness due set for 1/18/00 for [72−1] appeal (kwm) (Entered: 01/04/2000)

PACER
Jan. 3, 2000

Deadline updated; Certificate of readiness due set for 1/18/00 for [72-1] appeal (kwm)

76 Jan. 10, 2000

ORDER of Final Approval of Consent Decree: the court finds that the proposed consent decree [2-1], filed on 7/16/99, and as amended for a clerical error by the court's order [21-1], entered on 8/27/99, should be, and is therefore hereby, approved and shall by separate order be entered as a final judgment herein (Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (slc) (Entered: 01/11/2000)

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77 Jan. 10, 2000

ORDER: On or before 1/14/00, the parties shall file herein stipulated suggested text as to those pages of the proposed consent decree containing blanks; they shall also furnish the court with a disc from which the court may generate the proposed consent decree ( Signed by Judge Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. ) ctc (slc) (Entered: 01/11/2000)

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78 Jan. 14, 2000

JOINT NOTICE of filing stipulated suggested text for final consent decree by plaintiffs, defendants, proposed intervenor Yolanda Flynn (Floppy Disk provided) (slc) (Entered: 01/18/2000)

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79 Jan. 21, 2000

OBJECTION to the preliminary approval of the final consent decree by Angela Taylor (slc) (Entered: 01/26/2000)

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Jan. 24, 2000

NOTICE assigning 11th Circuit case number re: [72−1] appeal USCA NUMBER: 00−10234−G (kwm) (Entered: 01/25/2000)

PACER
Jan. 24, 2000

NOTICE assigning 11th Circuit case number re: [72-1] appeal USCA NUMBER: 00-10234-G (kwm)

80 Jan. 26, 2000

JOINT NOTICE OF STIPULATION of exhibits for final consent decree, by parties (slc) (Entered: 01/26/2000)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 16, 1999

Closing Date: 2007

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Class of former and current employees of Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., who are female and/or African-American.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.

Defendant Type(s):

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

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

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Florida 3:99-cv-00722

Available Documents:

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary 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:

Discrimination Prohibition

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: $28,000,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

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

Demotion

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Discipline

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Hiring

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Sex discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

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