Case: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Providence Hospital

1:13-cv-01958 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Dec. 9, 2013

Closed Date: 2014

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Case Summary

On December 9, 2013, the EEOC filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Washington, D.C. on behalf of a disabled medical assistant against her employer, a hospital, alleging that the hospital violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and Title I of the Civil Rights Act by discriminating against the employee due to her disability. The EEOC requested compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and costs for the action. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the hos…

On December 9, 2013, the EEOC filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Washington, D.C. on behalf of a disabled medical assistant against her employer, a hospital, alleging that the hospital violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and Title I of the Civil Rights Act by discriminating against the employee due to her disability. The EEOC requested compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and costs for the action. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the hospital denied the employee use of her cane and then fired her when she informed them that she needed to use a cane while working.

The defendant filed an answer to the complaint on February 14, 2014, and discovery was scheduled to be completed by October 2014. On August 12, 2014, the EEOC filed a stipulation of dismissal because the medical assistant, who the EEOC had filed the lawsuit on behalf of, had unexpectedly passed away on June 9, 2014, due to an automobile accident. The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Chris MacColl (2/23/2014)

Lisa Limb (3/21/2019)

People

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Judge(s)

Huvelle, Ellen Segal (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barnes, Lynette (North Carolina)

Garber, Amy E. (Virginia)

Lee, James L. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Gunderson, Eric W. (Maryland)

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Documents in this case

1:13-cv-01958

Docket [PACER]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION v. PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL

Aug. 12, 2014

Aug. 12, 2014

Docket
1

1:13-cv-01958

Complaint

Dec. 9, 2013

Dec. 9, 2013

Complaint
9

1:13-cv-01958

Stipulation of Dismissal

Aug. 12, 2014

Aug. 12, 2014

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Docket for: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION v. PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Dec. 9, 2013

COMPLAINT against PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL with Jury Demand (Fee Status:Filing Fee Waived) filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Garber, Amy) . (Entered: 12/09/2013)

RECAP
Dec. 9, 2013

Case Assigned to Judge Ellen S. Huvelle. (sth, ) (Entered: 12/09/2013)

PACER
Dec. 9, 2013

Case Assigned to Judge Ellen S. Huvelle. (sth, )

2 Dec. 19, 2013

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Registered Agent C T Corporation System on 12/19/2013 by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Complaint enclosed with Request for Waiver of Service of Summons, # 2 Exhibit Waiver Document enclosed with Request for Waiver of Service of Summons)(Garber, Amy) (Entered: 12/19/2013)

RECAP
3 Jan. 10, 2014

WAIVER OF SERVICE by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL waiver sent on 12/17/2013, answer due 2/15/2014. (Garber, Amy) (Entered: 01/10/2014)

RECAP
4 Feb. 14, 2014

Corporate Disclosure Statement by PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL. (Gunderson, Eric) (Entered: 02/14/2014)

RECAP
5 Feb. 14, 2014

ANSWER to Complaint by PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL.(Gunderson, Eric) (Entered: 02/14/2014)

RECAP
Feb. 19, 2014

MINUTE ORDER FOR INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: The Initial Scheduling Conference in this case is set for March 12, 2014, at 9:15 a.m. in Courtroom 23A. Counsel who attend must be sufficiently familiar with the case to answer any questions which arise; parties are welcome and are encouraged to attend. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 16.3 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f), counsel shall confer at least 21 days prior to the above date and submit their Report addressing all topics listed in Local Civil Rule 16.3(c) no later than 14 days following their meeting (i.e. no fewer than seven (7) days prior to the date of the Initial Scheduling Conference). Counsel are reminded that Rule 26(f) has been amended to direct the parties to discuss at their discovery planning conference issues relating to discovery of electronically stored information, preservation of discoverable information, and assertions of privilege or of protection as trial-preparation materials, including whether to ask the Court to enter an order reflecting any agreement between the parties regarding the procedure for asserting such claims after production. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(3). If appropriate, counsel must address these additional topics in their Report. Counsel are also directed to either include in their Report or in a supplemental pleading to be filed no later than 72 hours prior to the Initial Scheduling Conference, a brief statement of the case and the statutory basis for all causes of action and defenses. In addition, the Court urges counsel to have their clients attend the Initial Scheduling Conference and all subsequent court proceedings. Extensions or enlargements of time will only be granted upon motion, and not upon stipulation by the parties. Motions for a continuance or other scheduling change must be filed three business days prior to the hearing and must include alternative dates that have been agreed to by all parties. Requests that do not include an alternative date acceptable to all parties will be denied. Parties are to communicate with the Court by motion, opposition, and reply, not by letter. Inquiries concerning the status of any pending matter shall be directed to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Ms. Michelle Moon (202/354-3155), or if she is unavailable, to the staff person in the Clerks Office designated as her substitute, and not to chambers. Chambers personnel will not handle questions relating to the status or scheduling of pending matters. In an emergency, however, chambers can be reached at 202/354-3230. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on February 19, 2014. (AG)

6 Feb. 25, 2014

MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Garber, Amy) (Entered: 02/25/2014)

RECAP
7 March 12, 2014

SCHEDULING ORDER. (See order for details). Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on March 12, 2014. (lcesh1) (Entered: 03/12/2014)

RECAP
March 12, 2014

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ellen S. Huvelle: Initial Scheduling Conference held on 3/12/2014. Status Conference set for 10/21/2014 @ 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 23A before Judge Ellen S. Huvelle. Initial Scheduling Order to enter. (Court Reporter Vicki Eastvold) (zmm, ) (Entered: 03/12/2014)

PACER
March 12, 2014

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ellen S. Huvelle: Initial Scheduling Conference held on 3/12/2014. Status Conference set for 10/21/2014 @ 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 23A before Judge Ellen S. Huvelle. Initial Scheduling Order to enter. (Court Reporter Vicki Eastvold) (zmm, )

March 13, 2014

Set/Reset Deadlines: Discovery to be completed by 10/17/2014. Plaintiff's Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosures due by 3/14/2014. Plaintiff's Rule 26(a)(2)(B) Reports due by 6/27/2014. Defendant's Rule 26(a)(2)(B) Reports due by 8/10/2014. (zmm, ) (Entered: 03/13/2014)

PACER
March 13, 2014

Set/Reset Deadlines: Discovery to be completed by 10/17/2014. Plaintiff's Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosures due by 3/14/2014. Plaintiff's Rule 26(a)(2)(B) Reports due by 6/27/2014. Defendant's Rule 26(a)(2)(B) Reports due by 8/10/2014. (zmm, )

8 March 14, 2014

RULE 26a1 STATEMENT. (Gunderson, Eric) (Entered: 03/14/2014)

RECAP
9 Aug. 12, 2014

STIPULATION of Dismissal (Joint) by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (Garber, Amy) (Entered: 08/12/2014)

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 9, 2013

Closing Date: 2014

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

EEOC on behalf of a hospital worker suffering from impairment of her spine who alleges reasonable accommodations were not made.

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Providence Hospital

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

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

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:13-cv-01958

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mobility impairment

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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