Case: Little v. Washington Metro. Area Transit Auth.

1:14-cv-01289 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: July 30, 2014

Closed Date: April 27, 2018

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Case Summary

On July 30, 2014, nine African American employees with criminal records filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and its contractors. The plaintiffs, represented by the NAACP, the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, and private counsel, sought a declaratory judgment that the practices of the WMATA and its contractors were unlawful and violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the District of Columbia Human Rights Act. They also requested a permanent injunction preventing the Defendants from engaging in their current employment practices regarding criminal history, an order that the Defendants carry out employment polices that would comply with guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and back pay and compensatory damages for emotional distress.

Specifically, the plaintiffs complained about WMATA's employment policies of denying employment based on past criminal records. They alleged that, because African Americans were more likely than the general population to have a criminal background, the policy discriminated against them. They argued that members of the proposed class had been unable to obtain employment they were qualified for, were terminated from employment even though they demonstrated their competence, were unable to apply for promotions for fear of being terminated, and were unable to take leave due to the fear that they would not be able to return to work.

On January 26, 2015, Judge Rosemary M. Collyer entered an order staying the plaintiffs' claims. The stay was entered based on a public hearing from January 23, during which Plaintiffs decided to limit the applicable case to applicants and contractor employees of the WMATA, not WMATA employees themselves. Judge Collyer stated that she could not grant a motion to dismiss some of the named Defendants because, as WMATA contractors, they were responsible for referring applicants to WMATA for hire. Defense made clear that it was the WMATA’s policy that was implemented by WMATA; the independent contractors hired by the WMATA were not prohibited from employing the applicants for other purposes. Despite the fact that named independent contractors influence was ultimately small, this referral process affected who got hired and who did not. Judge Collyer stated that without these Defendants, she would not have the jurisdiction to enter an order for a full remedy when the time came. Counsel for Plaintiffs stated for the record that they were still in discovery process.

On February 10 of that year, Judge Collyer consolidated this case with another (docket no. 1:15-cv-00098) because they raised similar factual and legal issues; docket 1:14-cv-01289 remained the primary docket.

On March 31, 2017, Judge Collyer granted the plaintiffs' motion for certification of the following classes:

Appendix A Class: All African-American persons who, since February 23, 2012, have been denied employment with WMATA, or terminated or otherwise permanently separated from their positions, suspended with or without pay, and/or denied employment with any third-party contractor or subcontractor as a result of Appendix A.
Appendix C Class: All African-American persons who, since February 23, 2012, have been denied employment with WMATA, or terminated or otherwise permanently separated from their positions, suspended with or without pay, and/or denied employment with any third-party contractor or subcontractor as a result of Appendix C.
Appendix F Class/MetroAccess Class: All African-American persons who, since February 23, 2012, have been denied employment with WMATA, or terminated or otherwise permanently separated from their positions, suspended with or without pay, and/or denied employment with any third-party contractor or subcontractor as a result of Appendix F.

On November 22, 2017, the parties filed a joint motion for settlement approval. The court granted final approval of the settlement on April 27, 2018. Pursuant to the agreement, a Class Claims Fund would be established. The total amount available for distribution in the Class Claims Fund would be the balance of $6.5 million that remained after deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses; the Court awarded $1,625,000 in attorneys’ fees. The settlement also required WMATA to adopt a new background screening policy, which would include an individualized assessment procedure.

The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Steve Vnuk (10/9/2014)

Lisa Limb (3/23/2018)

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People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alarcon Pelham, Narda Lugo (District of Columbia)

Attorney, Ajmel Ahsen

Attorney for Defendant

Ames, Robert G. (District of Columbia)

Amirthalingam, Nimalan (District of Columbia)

Attorney, John Peter

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Judge(s)

Collyer, Rosemary M. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alarcon Pelham, Narda Lugo (District of Columbia)

Attorney, Ajmel Ahsen

Clemons, Katherine E. (District of Columbia)

Corkery, Dennis A. (District of Columbia)

Director, Coty Rae

Esquire, John A.

Fearnside, Matthew R. (District of Columbia)

Freedman, John A. (District of Columbia)

Friedman, Daniel Mortimer (District of Columbia)

Grossi, Peter Thomas Jr. (District of Columbia)

Handley, Matthew K. (District of Columbia)

Harris, Michael Duane (District of Columbia)

Hinson, Kristian L. (District of Columbia)

Ifill, Sherrilyn (New York)

Kleinman, Rachel Miriam (New York)

Korgaonkar, Natasha (New York)

LEVI, BERNARD S. (District of Columbia)

Mar, Ria Tabacco (New York)

Marston, Brett E. (District of Columbia)

McClure, Brittany Erin (District of Columbia)

McSorley, Thomas Dallas (District of Columbia)

Montag, Coty R (District of Columbia)

Moore, Whitney Allyn (District of Columbia)

Moore, ReNika C (New York)

Pelham, Narda Lugo (District of Columbia)

PENDERGRASS, GALEN (District of Columbia)

Quereshi, Ajmel (District of Columbia)

Risher, Conrad Z. (District of Columbia)

Romer-Friedman, Peter (District of Columbia)

Smith, Johnathan James (New York)

Swarns, Christina (New York)

TUCKER, GERALD (District of Columbia)

Weddle, Brandie N. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Ames, Robert G. (District of Columbia)

Amirthalingam, Nimalan (District of Columbia)

Attorney, John Peter

Attorney, Richard William

Berkowitz, Matthew D. (District of Columbia)

Black, Richard W. (District of Columbia)

Bottiglieri, Joseph John (District of Columbia)

Bregman, Douglas Morton (District of Columbia)

Broas, Timothy M. (District of Columbia)

Burroughs, Robin Lynn (District of Columbia)

Butz, Andrew (District of Columbia)

Calamis, Nat Peter (District of Columbia)

Carey, Kathleen Ann (District of Columbia)

Chandonnet, Brendan Hayes (District of Columbia)

Cole, Janice Lynn (District of Columbia)

Counsel, Michael K.

Davey, Matthew Mawn (District of Columbia)

Davisson, Tabitha G. (Missouri)

Dennis, Bernard G. (District of Columbia)

Donkor, Patricia B. (District of Columbia)

Gandy, William Gerald (District of Columbia)

Goldman, Jay R. (District of Columbia)

Guss, Michael Kelly (District of Columbia)

Heinke, Rex S. (District of Columbia)

Heppen, Bruce P. (District of Columbia)

Hervey, Geoffrey Townsend (District of Columbia)

Hoppmeyer, Melissa E. (District of Columbia)

Janey, Neal Marcellas (District of Columbia)

Jankoski, Vincent Anthony (District of Columbia)

Johnson, Matthew H. (District of Columbia)

Kennedy, Ellen S. (District of Columbia)

Kinoshita, Mana (District of Columbia)

Kniaz, Robert John (District of Columbia)

Kraft, Kathleen Elizabeth (District of Columbia)

Levin, Harvey A. (District of Columbia)

Mangold, Christopher Kent (District of Columbia)

Montague, Joshua W. (District of Columbia)

Mount, Clifton M. (District of Columbia)

Nunzio, Nicholas Stephen (District of Columbia)

Parker, Don Chris (District of Columbia)

Petkovich, Michael N. (Virginia)

Petrila, James Joseph (District of Columbia)

Pierce, Anthony Tobias (District of Columbia)

Poplstein, Charles M. (Missouri)

Schuster, Fredric H. (District of Columbia)

Seaman, Jeffrey C. (District of Columbia)

Shaffer, David J. (District of Columbia)

Simmons, William (Pennsylvania)

Sindall, Christine Elizabeth (District of Columbia)

Soukup, Nicole S. (District of Columbia)

Staub, Phillip T. (District of Columbia)

Stief, Gerard Joseph (District of Columbia)

Sullivan, Mark F. (District of Columbia)

Tobin, Thomas W. (District of Columbia)

Trebach, Barry Donald (District of Columbia)

Vaccaro, Amanda Leigh (District of Columbia)

Vaccaro, Amanda Leigh Scott (Virginia)

Wagner, Robert J. (Missouri)

Wallace, Robert Bruce (District of Columbia)

Waters, Jason R. (District of Columbia)

Whelan, Stephen James (District of Columbia)

White, William H. (District of Columbia)

Wolverton, Caroline Lewis (District of Columbia)

Other

FORD, ERNEST (District of Columbia)

MORGAN, DWAYNE (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:14-cv-01289	Docket [PACER] Little v. Washington Metro. Area Transit Authority	March 1, 2018	March 1, 2018 Docket
18-07071	Docket Little v. WMATA U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	April 2, 2024	April 2, 2024 Docket
1 1:14-cv-01289	Complaint	July 30, 2014	July 30, 2014 Complaint
50 1:14-cv-01289	Order Little v. Washington Metro Area Transit Authority	Jan. 26, 2015	Jan. 26, 2015 Order/Opinion
53 1:14-cv-01289	Order Little v. Washington Metro Area Transit Authority	Feb. 10, 2015	Feb. 10, 2015 Order/Opinion
76 1:14-cv-01289	Opinion Little v. Washington Metro Area Transit Authority	April 23, 2015	April 23, 2015 Order/Opinion 100 F.Supp.3d 1
84 1:14-cv-01289	First Amended Class Action Complaint Little v. Washington Metro Area Transit Authority	June 9, 2015	June 9, 2015 Complaint
126 1:14-cv-01289	Order Little v. Washington Metro Area Transit Authority	June 23, 2016	June 23, 2016 Order/Opinion
184 1:14-cv-01289	Order Little v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority	March 31, 2017	March 31, 2017 Order/Opinion
230 1:14-cv-01289	Order on Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of the Proposed Class Action Settlement, Approval of the Motion for Certification of a Settlement Class, Approval of the Notice Plan, and Scheduling of a Hearing Little v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Order/Opinion 2017 WL 7310147

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Last updated June 1, 2026, 10:28 p.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
	July 30, 2014	Case Assigned to Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (kb) (Entered: 07/30/2014)	PACER
1	July 30, 2014	COMPLAINT against ALL DEFENDANTS with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-3793737) filed by ERICK LITTLE et al. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit)(Freedman, John) (Entered: 07/30/2014) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons View on PACER 3 Summons View on PACER 4 Summons View on PACER 5 Summons View on PACER 6 Exhibit View on PACER 7 Exhibit View on PACER 8 Exhibit View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	July 30, 2014	SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC., EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC., FIRST TRANSIT, INC., WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form, # 2 Notice of Consent)(kb) (Entered: 07/30/2014)	RECAP
3	July 30, 2014	NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew K. Handley on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Handley, Matthew) (Entered: 07/30/2014)	RECAP
4	July 30, 2014	NOTICE of Appearance by Dennis A. Corkery on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Corkery, Dennis) (Entered: 07/30/2014)	RECAP
	July 30, 2014	Case Assigned to Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (kb)
5	Aug. 7, 2014	NOTICE of Appearance by Brandie N. Weddle on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 08/07/2014)	RECAP
6	Aug. 13, 2014	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC. served on 8/4/2014, answer due 8/25/2014 (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 08/13/2014)	RECAP
7	Aug. 13, 2014	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FIRST TRANSIT, INC. served on 8/1/2014, answer due 8/22/2014 (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 08/13/2014)	RECAP
8	Aug. 13, 2014	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY served on 8/1/2014, answer due 8/22/2014 (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 08/13/2014)	RECAP
9	Aug. 14, 2014	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. served on 8/1/2014, answer due 8/22/2014 (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 08/14/2014)	RECAP
10	Aug. 19, 2014	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by FIRST TRANSIT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Black, Richard) (Entered: 08/19/2014)	RECAP
11	Aug. 19, 2014	Corporate Disclosure Statement by FIRST TRANSIT, INC.. (Black, Richard) (Entered: 08/19/2014)	RECAP
	Aug. 20, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendant First Transit, Inc. shall file its response no later than September 12, 2014. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on August 20, 2014. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 08/20/2014)	PACER
	Aug. 20, 2014	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant First Transit, Inc.'s Answer to complaint due by 9/12/2014. (cdw) (Entered: 08/20/2014)	PACER
	Aug. 20, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 12 , 13 , and 14 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on August 20, 2014. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 08/20/2014)	PACER
12	Aug. 20, 2014	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Johnathan J. Smith, :Firm- NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc., :Address- 1444 I Street, NW. Phone No. - 202-682-1300. Fax No. - 202-682-1312 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-3815161. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 08/20/2014)	RECAP
13	Aug. 20, 2014	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- ReNika C. Moore, :Firm- NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc., :Address- 40 Rector Street, 5th Floor. Phone No. - 212-965-2200. Fax No. - 212-226-7592 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-3815179. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 08/20/2014)	RECAP
14	Aug. 20, 2014	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Christina A. Swarns, :Firm- NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc., :Address- 40 Rector Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10006. Phone No. - 212-965-2200. Fax No. - 212-226-7592 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-3815330. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 08/20/2014)	RECAP
	Aug. 20, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 12, 13, and 14 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on August 20, 2014. (lcrmc3)
	Aug. 20, 2014	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant First Transit, Inc.'s Answer to complaint due by 9/12/2014. (cdw)
	Aug. 20, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendant First Transit, Inc. shall file its response no later than September 12, 2014. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on August 20, 2014. (lcrmc3)
	Aug. 21, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 15 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendant Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority shall file its response no later than September 12, 2014. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on August 21, 2014.(lcrmc3) (Entered: 08/21/2014)	PACER
15	Aug. 21, 2014	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Stief, Gerard) (Entered: 08/21/2014)	RECAP
	Aug. 21, 2014	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Answer to complaint due by 9/12/2014. (cdw)
	Aug. 21, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 15 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendant Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority shall file its response no later than September 12, 2014. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on August 21, 2014.(lcrmc3)
16	Aug. 22, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss by DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support of its Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Petkovich, Michael) (Entered: 08/22/2014)	RECAP
17	Aug. 22, 2014	Corporate Disclosure Statement by DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.. (Petkovich, Michael) (Entered: 08/22/2014)	RECAP
18	Aug. 22, 2014	NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda Leigh Scott Vaccaro on behalf of DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. (Vaccaro, Amanda) (Entered: 08/22/2014)	RECAP
19	Aug. 25, 2014	NOTICE of Appearance by Narda Lugo Alarcon Pelham on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Pelham, Narda) (Entered: 08/25/2014)	RECAP
20	Aug. 26, 2014	AFFIDAVIT FOR DEFAULT Against Defendant Executive Personnel Services, Inc. by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Brandie N. Weddle)(Corkery, Dennis) Modified on 8/27/2014 to correct event(rdj). (Entered: 08/26/2014)	RECAP
21	Aug. 27, 2014	Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC. (rdj) (Entered: 08/27/2014)	RECAP
22	Sept. 8, 2014	Memorandum in opposition to re 16 MOTION to Dismiss filed by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 09/08/2014)	RECAP
23	Sept. 11, 2014	NOTICE of Receipt of Notices for Right to Sue by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, GERALD TUCKER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Corkery, Dennis) (Entered: 09/11/2014)	RECAP
24	Sept. 12, 2014	Defendant WMATA's ANSWER to Complaint by WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY.(Stief, Gerard) (Entered: 09/12/2014)	RECAP
25	Sept. 12, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by FIRST TRANSIT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Declaration of Richard W. Black in Support)(Black, Richard) (Entered: 09/12/2014)	RECAP
26	Sept. 12, 2014	NOTICE of Appearance by Harvey A. Levin on behalf of WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Levin, Harvey) (Entered: 09/12/2014)	RECAP
	Sept. 15, 2014	NOTICE OF ERROR re 26 Notice of Appearance; emailed to hlevin@thompsoncoburn.com, cc'd 22 associated attorneys −− The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please refile document, 2. Counsel is instructed to use their assigned password/login. (Refer to LCvR 5.4(b)(3)) (zrdj, ) (Entered: 09/15/2014)	PACER
27	Sept. 15, 2014	NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Elizabeth Kraft on behalf of WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Kraft, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/15/2014)	RECAP
	Sept. 15, 2014	NOTICE OF ERROR re 26 Notice of Appearance; emailed to hlevin@thompsoncoburn.com, cc'd 22 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please refile document, 2. Counsel is instructed to use their assigned password/login. (Refer to LCvR 5.4(b)(3)) (zrdj, )
28	Sept. 17, 2014	REPLY to opposition to motion re 16 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Diamond Transportation's Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss filed by DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.. (Petkovich, Michael) (Entered: 09/17/2014)	RECAP
29	Sept. 22, 2014	NOTICE of Receipt of Notices for Right to Sue by TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEROY QUARLES, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Corkery, Dennis) (Entered: 09/22/2014)	RECAP
30	Sept. 24, 2014	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED. Attorney Johnathan J. Smith terminated. (Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 09/24/2014)	RECAP
31	Sept. 29, 2014	Memorandum in opposition to re 25 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED. (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 09/29/2014)	RECAP
	Sept. 30, 2014	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Response to Show Cause order due by 10/21/2014. (cdw) (Entered: 10/01/2014)	PACER
32	Sept. 30, 2014	VACATED PURSUANT TO THE COURT'S ORDER OF 11/12/2014..........ORDER. It is hereby ordered that no later than October 21, 2014, Plaintiffs shall SHOW CAUSE in writing as to why the Court should not dismiss this action against Executive Personnel Services pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.23 for failure to prosecute. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on September 30, 2014. (lcrmc3) Modified on 11/14/2014 (zcdw). (Entered: 09/30/2014)	RECAP
	Sept. 30, 2014	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Response to Show Cause order due by 10/21/2014. (cdw)
33	Oct. 3, 2014	NOTICE of Receipt of Notices for Right to Sue by LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, FITZGERALD STONEY, MARCELLO VIRGIL (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Corkery, Dennis) (Entered: 10/03/2014)	RECAP
34	Oct. 3, 2014	AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY.(Levin, Harvey) (Entered: 10/03/2014)	RECAP
35	Oct. 9, 2014	REPLY to opposition to motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by FIRST TRANSIT, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Black, Richard) (Entered: 10/09/2014)	RECAP
	Oct. 15, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 36 and 37 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on October 15, 2014. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 10/15/2014)	PACER
36	Oct. 15, 2014	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Rachel M. Kleinman, :Firm- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., :Address- 40 Rector Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10006. Phone No. - 212.965.2200. Fax No. - 212.226.7592 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-3872164. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pelham, Narda) (Entered: 10/15/2014)	RECAP
37	Oct. 15, 2014	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Natasha M. Korgaonkar, :Firm- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., :Address- 40 Rector Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10006. Phone No. - 212.965.2200. Fax No. - 212.226.7592 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-3872282. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pelham, Narda) (Entered: 10/15/2014)	RECAP
	Oct. 15, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 36 and 37 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on October 15, 2014. (lcrmc3)
38	Oct. 17, 2014	NOTICE of Request for a Telephonic Conference by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 10/17/2014)	RECAP
	Oct. 20, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 38 Request for Telephone Conference. The telephone conference is scheduled for October 22, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. The parties are directed to call Chambers jointly at that time. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on October 20, 2014. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 10/20/2014)	PACER
	Oct. 20, 2014	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 10/22/2014 at 10:00 AM before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (cdw) (Entered: 10/20/2014)	PACER
39	Oct. 20, 2014	MOTION for Default Judgment as to Executive Personnel Services, Inc. by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 10/20/2014)	RECAP
	Oct. 20, 2014	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 10/22/2014 at 10:00 AM before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (cdw)
	Oct. 20, 2014	MINUTE ORDER granting 38 Request for Telephone Conference. The telephone conference is scheduled for October 22, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. The parties are directed to call Chambers jointly at that time. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on October 20, 2014. (lcrmc3)
40	Oct. 21, 2014	RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED re 32 Order, . (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 10/21/2014)	RECAP
	Oct. 22, 2014	MINUTE ORDER directing that, pursuant to the telephone conference held on October 22, 2014, all discovery shall be stayed pending decision on the motions to dismiss of Defendant Diamond Transportation Services 16 and First Transit 25 . It is further ordered that, within 14 days of a decision on the motions to dismiss, the parties shall file a joint report addressing the status of the case and the issues set forth in Local Rule 16.3. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on October 22, 2014. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 10/22/2014)	PACER
	Oct. 22, 2014	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer: Telephone Conference held on 10/22/2014. (cdw) (Entered: 10/22/2014)	PACER
	Oct. 22, 2014	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer: Telephone Conference held on 10/22/2014. (cdw)
	Oct. 22, 2014	MINUTE ORDER directing that, pursuant to the telephone conference held on October 22, 2014, all discovery shall be stayed pending decision on the motions to dismiss of Defendant Diamond Transportation Services 16 and First Transit 25 . It is further ordered that, within 14 days of a decision on the motions to dismiss, the parties shall file a joint report addressing the status of the case and the issues set forth in Local Rule 16.3. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on October 22, 2014. (lcrmc3)
41	Oct. 27, 2014	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED. Attorney Narda Lugo Alarcon Pelham terminated. (Pelham, Narda) (Entered: 10/27/2014)	RECAP
42	Nov. 12, 2014	VACATED PURSUANT TO THE COURT'S ORDER OF 12/02/2014..........ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. It is hereby ORDERED that no later than November 26, 2014, Defendant EPS shall SHOW CAUSE as to why the Court should not grant Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment, and it is FURTHER ORDERED that the Court's September 30, 2014 Order to Show Cause is hereby VACATED. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on November 12, 2014. (lcrmc3) Modified on 12/2/2014 (zcdw). (Entered: 11/12/2014)	RECAP
	Nov. 13, 2014	ENTERED IN ERROR..........Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Discovery closes 1/6/2015. (cdw) Modified on 11/17/2014 (zcdw). (Entered: 11/14/2014)	PACER
	Nov. 13, 2014	ENTERED IN ERROR..........Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Discovery closes 1/6/2015. (cdw) Modified on 11/17/2014 (zcdw).
43	Nov. 26, 2014	RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re 42 Order, To Show Cause filed by EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3)(Calamis, Nat) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
44	Nov. 26, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss by EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Calamis, Nat) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
45	Nov. 26, 2014	Corporate Disclosure Statement by EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC.. (Calamis, Nat) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
	Dec. 2, 2014	MINUTE ORDER denying 39 Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Default Judgment Against Defendant Executive Personnel Services, Inc. It is hereby ORDERED that the 21 Clerk's Entry of Default as to Executive Personnel Services, Inc. is SET ASIDE for good cause shown. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Court's 42 Order to Show Cause is hereby VACATED. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on December 2, 2014. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 12/02/2014)	PACER
	Dec. 2, 2014	MINUTE ORDER denying 39 Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Default Judgment Against Defendant Executive Personnel Services, Inc. It is hereby ORDERED that the 21 Clerk's Entry of Default as to Executive Personnel Services, Inc. is SET ASIDE for good cause shown. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Court's 42 Order to Show Cause is hereby VACATED. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on December 2, 2014. (lcrmc3)
46	Dec. 15, 2014	Memorandum in opposition to re 44 MOTION to Dismiss filed by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED. (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 12/15/2014)	RECAP
47	Dec. 22, 2014	RESPONSE re 44 MOTION to Dismiss Reply Brief in Support of its Motion to Dismiss filed by EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC.. (Calamis, Nat) (Entered: 12/22/2014)	RECAP
48	Jan. 14, 2015	NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Dallas McSorley on behalf of All Plaintiffs (McSorley, Thomas) (Entered: 01/14/2015)	RECAP
	Jan. 15, 2015	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference set for 1/23/2015 at 10:45 AM in Courtroom 8 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (cdw) (Entered: 01/15/2015)	PACER
	Jan. 15, 2015	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference set for 1/23/2015 at 10:45 AM in Courtroom 8 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (cdw)
	Jan. 22, 2015	MINUTE ORDER granting 49 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. William Simmons is hereby admitted to practice and appear before this Court on behalf of Defendant First Transit, Inc. in this matter. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on January 22, 2015. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 01/22/2015)	PACER
49	Jan. 22, 2015	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- William Simmons, :Firm- Littler Mendelson, PC, :Address- 1601 Cherry St, Suite 1400, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Phone No. - 267-402-3047. Fax No. - 267-402-3131 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-3970168. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by FIRST TRANSIT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Black, Richard) (Entered: 01/22/2015)	RECAP
	Jan. 22, 2015	MINUTE ORDER granting 49 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. William Simmons is hereby admitted to practice and appear before this Court on behalf of Defendant First Transit, Inc. in this matter. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on January 22, 2015. (lcrmc3)
	Jan. 23, 2015	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer: Status Conference held on 1/23/2015. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw) (Entered: 01/23/2015)	PACER
	Jan. 23, 2015	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer: Status Conference held on 1/23/2015. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)
	Jan. 26, 2015	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 2/17/2014. Initial Scheduling Conference set for 3/17/2015 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 8 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (cdw) (Entered: 01/27/2015)	PACER
50	Jan. 26, 2015	ORDER denying as moot 16, 25 and 44, the motions to dismiss filed by Defendants Diamond Transportation Services, Inc., First Transit, Inc., and Executive Personnel Services, Inc. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs and Defendant Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority are directed to meet and confer and file their report pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) no later than February 17, 2015. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on January 26, 2015. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 01/26/2015)	Clearinghouse
51	Jan. 26, 2015	ORDER FOR INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. An initial scheduling conference is set for March 17, 2015 at 11:15 a.m., in Courtroom 8. See Order for further deadlines and details. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on January 26, 2015. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 01/26/2015)	RECAP
	Jan. 26, 2015	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 2/17/2014. Initial Scheduling Conference set for 3/17/2015 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 8 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (cdw)
52	Feb. 2, 2015	TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer held on 01/23/15; Page Numbers: 1-37. Date of Issuance:02/02/15. Court Reporter/Transcriber Crystal M. Pilgrim, Telephone number 202.354.3127, Court Reporter Email Address : crystalpilgrim@aol.com.For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 2/23/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/5/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/3/2015.(Pilgrim, Crystal) (Entered: 02/02/2015)	RECAP
	Feb. 10, 2015	CASE CONSOLIDATED. Case 15−98 has been consolidated with 14−1289 pursuant to a Court Order entered 02/10/2015. From this date forward all pleadings shall be filed ONLY in the lead earlier case, Civil Action No. 14−1289. The parties are advised NOT to elect to SPREAD text when filing in ECF, as this will result in repetitive docketing and emails. (rdj) (Entered: 02/10/2015)	PACER
53	Feb. 10, 2015	VACATED PURSUANT TO COURT'S ORDER OF 3/17/2015..........ORDER consolidating Civil Case Number 14-1289 and Civil Case Number 15-98. See Order for Further Details. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on February 10, 2015. (lcrmc3) Modified on 3/24/2015 (cdw). (Entered: 02/10/2015)	Clearinghouse
	Feb. 10, 2015	CASE CONSOLIDATED. Case 15-98 has been consolidated with 14-1289 pursuant to a Court Order entered 02/10/2015. From this date forward all pleadings shall be filed ONLY in the lead earlier case, Civil Action No. 14-1289. The parties are advised NOT to elect to SPREAD text when filing in ECF, as this will result in repetitive docketing and emails. (rdj)
54	Feb. 17, 2015	MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 02/17/2015)	RECAP
55	Feb. 17, 2015	MEMORANDUM re 54 Meet and Confer Statement by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED. (Weddle, Brandie) (Entered: 02/17/2015)	RECAP
56	Feb. 17, 2015	MEMORANDUM re 54 Meet and Confer Statement by WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Levin, Harvey) (Entered: 02/17/2015)	RECAP
57	Feb. 19, 2015	MOTION to Clarify Court's February 10, 2015 Order (Dkt. 53) by ERICK LITTLE, TIMOTHY McCLOUGH, LEON McKENZIE, LOUIA McKENZIE, LEROY QUARLES, FITZGERALD STONEY, GERALD TUCKER, MARCELLO VIRGIL, LAWRENCE WHITTED (Corkery, Dennis) (Entered: 02/19/2015)	RECAP
58	Feb. 19, 2015	ORDER scheduling an ex parte hearing with Mr. Pendergrass and Plaintiffs' counsel to determine the status of Mr. Pendergrass as a member of the putative class. The Deputy Clerk is directed to set a status conference for a date after March 13, 2015. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on February 19, 2015. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 02/19/2015)	RECAP
59	Feb. 19, 2015	MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Defendant Diamond Transportation's Motion to Strike Class Allegations by DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support of Motion to Strike Class Allegations, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Petkovich, Michael) (Entered: 02/19/2015) 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support of Motion to Strike Class Allegation View on PACER 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
	Feb. 20, 2015	MINUTE ORDER vacating the initial scheduling conference set for March 17, 2015. Instead, on March 17, 2015, at 11:15 a.m., the Court will hold the ex parte hearing with Mr. Pendergrass and Plaintiffs' counsel in Little v. WMATA to determine the status of Mr. Pendergrass as a member of the putative class. Defense counsel need not attend. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on February 20, 2015. (lcrmc3) (Entered: 02/20/2015)	PACER
	Feb. 20, 2015	MINUTE ORDER vacating the initial scheduling conference set for March 17, 2015. Instead, on March 17, 2015, at 11:15 a.m., the Court will hold the ex parte hearing with Mr. Pendergrass and Plaintiffs' counsel in Little v. WMATA to determine the status of Mr. Pendergrass as a member of the putative class. Defense counsel need not attend. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on February 20, 2015. (lcrmc3)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 30, 2014

Closing Date: April 27, 2018

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Employees or prospective employees of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority who were denied employment, denied a promotion, had their employment terminated, or were unable to take leave due to past criminal history.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Washington Lawyers' Committee

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Regional

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoirty

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Transportation

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 ("FCRA")

State Anti-Discrimination Law

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

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:14-cv-01289

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 18-07071

District of District of Columbia 1:15-cv-00098

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Hire

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Impact

Hiring

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Little v. Washington Metro. Area Transit Auth., Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/13176/ (last updated 9/16/2018).