Case: EEOC v. Oldcastle SW Group, Inc.

1:08-cv-01385 | U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Filed Date: June 30, 2008

Closed Date: 2013

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Case Summary

On June 30, 2008, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought this action in the District Court of Colorado (Judge Edward W. Nottingham), alleging that defendant Oldcastle engaged in unlawful discriminatory employment practices. Such discriminatory practices included statements reflecting gender bias, failure to respond to complaints of sexual harassment by employees, and the termination of employees who complained of such practices. Plaintiff sought relief under 42 U.S.C. §2000e and …

On June 30, 2008, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought this action in the District Court of Colorado (Judge Edward W. Nottingham), alleging that defendant Oldcastle engaged in unlawful discriminatory employment practices. Such discriminatory practices included statements reflecting gender bias, failure to respond to complaints of sexual harassment by employees, and the termination of employees who complained of such practices. Plaintiff sought relief under 42 U.S.C. §2000e and 42 U.S.C. § 1981a. Plaintiff sought damages for the affected parties in the form of backpay, front pay, future pecuniary losses, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other nonpecuniary losses. Plaintiff also sought a permanent injunction enjoining defendant from engaging in any employment policy or practice which discriminates against women, or retaliates against employees who report gender discrimination.

On October 20, 2008, the District Court of Colorado (Judge Edward W. Nottingham) granted a Motion to Intervene by individuals who were previously employed by the Defendant, terminated by the defendant and who had filed a Charge of Discrimination.

On October 20, 2008, the Intervenor Plaintiffs filed a complaint alleging denial of equal employment. This discrimination included gender discrimination in violation of section 703(a) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §2000e-2(a), denial of equal employment for individuals engaging in protected activity under §704 of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §2000e-4(a), and discrimination against a "qualified individual with a disability" as defined by the ADA. Intervenor Plaintiffs then filed an Amended Complaint in Intervention on October 31, 2008.

On February 9, 2010, the parties reached an agreement and the EEOC filed a Motion to Enter Consent Decree on February 16, 2010. Under the terms of the consent decree, Defendant was permanently enjoined from discriminating against any employee or applicant because of sex, or from retaliating against any employee, applicant, or class member for his or her participation in the EEOC process. Defendant agreed to submit to an EEO training program for new and current employees. Defendant was also to work with a consultant in developing policies to guard against discriminatory decision-making. In addition to these changes in behavior, Defendant was to pay $498,000 to the Intervenor Plaintiffs and their counsel.

On February 23, 2010 the parties stipulated to the dismissal of the Intervenor Plaintiffs, and on February 26, 2010 Judge Christine M. Arguello entered the consent decree.

The decree was entered in 2010 and scheduled to last until 2013. No further docket entries exist, so the case is closed.

Summary Authors

David Priddy (6/23/2011)

Clearinghouse (12/3/2018)

People

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Judge(s)

Arguello, Christine M. (Colorado)

Boland, Boyd N. (Colorado)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cooper, Ronald S. (District of Columbia)

Kittle, Rita Byrnes (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Feiger, Lynn D. (Colorado)

Judge(s)

Arguello, Christine M. (Colorado)

Boland, Boyd N. (Colorado)

Nottingham, Edward Willis Jr. (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:08-cv-01385

Docket

Feb. 26, 2010

Feb. 26, 2010

Docket
1

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Complaint

June 30, 2008

June 30, 2008

Complaint
10

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Motion to Intervene as of Right as Parties Plaintiff

Oct. 14, 2008

Oct. 14, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
14

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Complaint in Intervention and Jury Demand

Oct. 20, 2008

Oct. 20, 2008

Complaint
13

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Order Granting Motion to Intervene as of Right as Parties Plaintiff

Oct. 20, 2008

Oct. 20, 2008

Order/Opinion
17

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Amended Complaint in Intervention

Oct. 31, 2008

Oct. 31, 2008

Complaint
92-2

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Consent Decree

Feb. 16, 2010

Feb. 16, 2010

Settlement Agreement

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EEOC Website Press Release

No Court

Feb. 24, 2010

Feb. 24, 2010

Press Release

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4906948/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-oldcastle-sw-group-inc/

Last updated Feb. 22, 2024, 3:06 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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ORDER: Scheduling/Planning Conference set for 9/17/2008 09:30 AM in Courtroom A 401 before Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland. Signed by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 7/17/2008. (sss, )

July 17, 2008

July 17, 2008

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MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Unopposed Motion to Vacate and Reschedule Scheduling Conference. Scheduling Conference set for 9/17/2008 is vacated and reset to 11/6/2008 09:00 AM in Courtroom A 401 before Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland, by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 9/10/2008.(sss, )

Sept. 10, 2008

Sept. 10, 2008

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ORDER granting 10 Motion to Intervene as of Right as Parties Plaintiff. The proposed Complaint in Intervention is deemed filed as of this date. Signed by Chief Judge Edward W. Nottingham on 10/20/2008.(sss, )

Oct. 20, 2008

Oct. 20, 2008

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ORDER The parties appeared this afternoon for a scheduling conference. The proposed scheduling order was refused for the reasons stated on the record. Consistent with matters discussed this afternoon: IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall prepare a revised scheduling order modified as discussed at the scheduling conference and submit it to the court on or before November 20, 2008. Signed by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 11/17/08. (erv, )

Nov. 17, 2008

Nov. 17, 2008

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MINUTE ORDER granting 27 Motion for Protective Order, by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 1/8/09.(erv, )

Jan. 8, 2009

Jan. 8, 2009

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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 1/8/09. (erv, )

Jan. 8, 2009

Jan. 8, 2009

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Minute ORDER granting 32 Unopposed Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. Discovery due by 7/15/2009. Dispositive Motions due by 8/14/2009. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 10/7/2009. Final Pretrial Conference reset for 10/14/2009 09:30 AM in Courtroo m A 401 before Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland. Settlement Conference reset for 6/15/2009 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland, by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 2/3/09.(gmssl, ) Modified on 2/5/2009 to correct spelling error (gms, ).

Feb. 3, 2009

Feb. 3, 2009

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland: Motion Hearing held on 9/2/2009. Granting 57 EEOC'S Motion for Protective Order. (Court Reporter FTR-G.Mattei.) (bnbcd, )

Sept. 2, 2009

Sept. 2, 2009

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ORDER: re: Granting 57 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 9/2/09. (bnbcd, )

Sept. 2, 2009

Sept. 2, 2009

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CONSENT DECREE by Judge Christine M. Arguello on 2/26/2010. (erv, )

Feb. 26, 2010

Feb. 26, 2010

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: Colorado

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 30, 2008

Closing Date: 2013

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

EEOC on behalf of female employees and male employees who supported them in complaints of sex discrimination; intervening aggrieved individuals.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. (Grand Junction, Mesa), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

42 U.S.C. § 1981

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 498,000.00

Order Duration: 2010 - 2013

Content of Injunction:

Neutral/Positive Reference

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Utilize objective hiring/promotion criteria

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Recordkeeping

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

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

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

Training

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit