Case: United States v. Associates National Bank

1:99-cv-00196 | U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

Filed Date: March 29, 1999

Closed Date: Jan. 8, 2001

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Case Summary

On March 29, 1999 the Department of Justice filed a claim in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Associates National Bank of Delaware, a consumer credit card bank, alleging that it engaged in discriminatory lending practices. More specifically, the Department of Justice alleged that the defendant violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act by discriminating on the basis of national origin. More specifically, the Department of Justice charged that Associates National Bank …

On March 29, 1999 the Department of Justice filed a claim in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Associates National Bank of Delaware, a consumer credit card bank, alleging that it engaged in discriminatory lending practices.

More specifically, the Department of Justice alleged that the defendant violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act by discriminating on the basis of national origin. More specifically, the Department of Justice charged that Associates National Bank of Delaware subjected Hispanic borrowers to stricter underwriting standards and less favorable terms and conditions than those applied to non-Hispanic borrowers.

These findings were based on a report filed in March 1997 by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency after the agency completed a routine bank examination.

The plaintiff filed a proposed consent order on January 8, 2001 that was signed by the court. Under the consent order, the defendant is permanently enjoined from engaging in any act or practice that violates the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. In addition, the defendant will establish a $1.5 million compensation fund to provide damages to Hispanic borrowers who applied for for a credit card between late February 1996 and April 1997. Any remaining funds will go towards a consumer education outreach campaign to Hispanic communities.

This is the first fair lending case brought by the Department of Justice alleging discrimination in connection with credit cards.

Summary Authors

Megan Richardson (3/30/2014)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Byrd, April (Delaware)

Green, David A (Delaware)

Heffernan, Brian F. (District of Columbia)

Kinney, Judith (Delaware)

Attorney for Defendant

Klubes, Benjamin Barnet (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:99-cv-00196

Docket

United States of America v. Associates National Bank

Sept. 21, 2001

Sept. 21, 2001

Docket

Credit Card Company Sued by Justice Department for Discriminating Against Hispanics

United States v. Associates National Bank

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March 29, 1999

March 29, 1999

Press Release

1:99-cv-00196

Settlement Agreement Between United States of America and Associates National Bank

Jan. 8, 2001

Jan. 8, 2001

Settlement Agreement

Justice Department Settles Lending Discrimination Suit Against Associates National Bank [Press Release]

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Jan. 8, 2001

Jan. 8, 2001

Press Release

[Case Summary]

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Other

1:99-cv-00196

Complaint

United States of America v. Associates National Bank

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Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11156097/united-states-v-associates-natl-bank/

Last updated Feb. 22, 2024, 3:24 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT filed; Mag consent notice to pltf. (dab) (Entered: 03/29/1999)

March 29, 1999

March 29, 1999

PACER

No summons issued. (dab)

March 29, 1999

March 29, 1999

PACER
2

CASE assigned to Judge Sue L. Robinson . Notice to all parties. (ntl) (Entered: 04/07/1999)

April 7, 1999

April 7, 1999

PACER
3

NOTICE of waiver of service of summons by U.S.A. (lf) (Entered: 04/13/1999)

April 9, 1999

April 9, 1999

PACER
4

MOTION by Associates Natl Bank with Proposed Order for Heather Russell Koenig, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (lf) (Entered: 05/27/1999)

May 26, 1999

May 26, 1999

PACER
5

MOTION by Associates Natl Bank for Andrew Sandler, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (lf) (Entered: 05/27/1999)

May 26, 1999

May 26, 1999

PACER
6

MOTION by Associates Natl Bank for Benjamin Klubes, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (lf) (Entered: 05/27/1999)

May 26, 1999

May 26, 1999

PACER
7

MOTION by Associates Natl Bank with Proposed Order for Donna Wilson, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (lf) (Entered: 05/27/1999)

May 26, 1999

May 26, 1999

PACER

So Ordered granting [7-1] motion for Donna Wilson, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [6-1] motion for Benjamin Klubes, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [5-1] motion for Andrew Sandler, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [4-1] motion for Heather Russell Koenig, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (lf)

May 27, 1999

May 27, 1999

PACER
8

MOTION by Associates Natl Bank with Proposed Order to Dismiss (lf) (Entered: 06/02/1999)

May 27, 1999

May 27, 1999

PACER
9

Opening Brief Filed by Associates Natl Bank [8-1] motion to Dismiss - Answer Brief due 6/10/99 (lf) (Entered: 06/02/1999)

May 27, 1999

May 27, 1999

PACER
10

ORDER setting scheduling cnf. for 6/24/99; see order for details ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (lf) (Entered: 06/04/1999)

June 3, 1999

June 3, 1999

PACER
11

STIPULATION with proposed order; Re: Briefing (lf) (Entered: 06/08/1999)

June 3, 1999

June 3, 1999

PACER

So Ordered granting [11-1] stipulation ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (lf)

June 8, 1999

June 8, 1999

PACER
12

MOTION by U.S.A. with Proposed Order for Clay Guthridge, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (lf) (Entered: 06/21/1999)

June 17, 1999

June 17, 1999

PACER
13

MOTION by U.S.A. with Proposed Order for Valerie O'Brian, Es.q to Appear Pro Hac Vice (lf) (Entered: 06/21/1999)

June 17, 1999

June 17, 1999

PACER
14

Letter dated 6/18/99 from David Green, Esq. to Judge Robinson; Re: rst to be excused from participating in telecnf. scheduled for 6/24/99 (lf) (Entered: 06/23/1999)

June 18, 1999

June 18, 1999

PACER

So Ordered granting [13-1] motion for Valerie O'Brian, Es.q to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [12-1] motion for Clay Guthridge, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (lf)

June 21, 1999

June 21, 1999

PACER
15

Letter dated 6/22/99 from David Green, Esq. to Judge Robinson; Re: filing proposed scheduling order (lf) (Entered: 06/23/1999)

June 22, 1999

June 22, 1999

PACER
16

Proposed scheduling Order filed by U.S.A., Associates Natl Bank (lf) (Entered: 06/23/1999)

June 22, 1999

June 22, 1999

PACER
17

ORDER, oral argument scheduled for 8/19/99 concerning deft's motion to dismiss ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (lf) (Entered: 06/29/1999)

June 24, 1999

June 24, 1999

PACER
18

NOTICE of substitution of attorney appearance for U.S.A. by Judith M. Kinney in lieu of David Green (lf) (Entered: 07/06/1999)

July 2, 1999

July 2, 1999

PACER
19

Answer Brief Filed by U.S.A. [8-1] motion to Dismiss - Reply Brief due 7/9/99 (lf) (Entered: 07/06/1999)

July 2, 1999

July 2, 1999

PACER
20

Appendix to Brief Filed by U.S.A. Appending [19-1] answer brief (lf) (Entered: 07/06/1999)

July 2, 1999

July 2, 1999

PACER
21

MOTION by U.S.A. with Proposed Order for Brian Heffernan, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (lf) (Entered: 07/23/1999)

July 21, 1999

July 21, 1999

PACER

So Ordered granting [21-1] motion for Brian Heffernan, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (lf)

July 27, 1999

July 27, 1999

PACER
22

Reply Brief Filed by Associates Natl Bank [8-1] motion to Dismiss (lf) (Entered: 07/29/1999)

July 28, 1999

July 28, 1999

PACER

Motion hearing re: [8-1] motion to Dismiss. Robinson, J., sitting; Rptr: V. Gunning (lf)

Aug. 19, 1999

Aug. 19, 1999

PACER
23

TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] motion hearing for dates of 8/19/99; Rptr: V. Gunning (lf) (Entered: 08/27/1999)

Aug. 25, 1999

Aug. 25, 1999

PACER
24

ANSWER to Complaint by Associates Natl Bank (Attorney ), (lf) (Entered: 09/07/1999)

Sept. 2, 1999

Sept. 2, 1999

PACER
25

DEMAND for jury trial by U.S.A. (lf) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 17, 1999

Sept. 17, 1999

PACER
26

MOTION by Associates Natl Bank for Summary Judgment Answer Brief due 10/12/99 re: [26-1] motion (lf) (Entered: 09/29/1999)

Sept. 28, 1999

Sept. 28, 1999

PACER
27

Opening Brief Filed by Associates Natl Bank [26-1] motion for Summary Judgment - Answer Brief due 10/12/99 (lf) (Entered: 09/29/1999)

Sept. 28, 1999

Sept. 28, 1999

PACER
28

Exhibits to Brief Filed by Associates Natl Bank Appending [27-1] opening brief (lf) (Entered: 09/29/1999)

Sept. 28, 1999

Sept. 28, 1999

PACER
29

MOTION by U.S.A. with Proposed Order for Seth Rosenthal, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (lf) (Entered: 10/08/1999)

Oct. 7, 1999

Oct. 7, 1999

PACER
30

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Associates Natl Bank; 1st set of interrogs (lf) (Entered: 10/13/1999)

Oct. 8, 1999

Oct. 8, 1999

PACER
31

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Associates Natl Bank; Rqst for production of documents (lf) (Entered: 10/13/1999)

Oct. 8, 1999

Oct. 8, 1999

PACER

So Ordered granting [29-1] motion for Seth Rosenthal, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (lf)

Oct. 11, 1999

Oct. 11, 1999

PACER
32

JOINT STATUS REPORT AND STIPULATION regarding proposed briefing schedule with proposed order (lf) (Entered: 10/15/1999)

Oct. 13, 1999

Oct. 13, 1999

PACER
33

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A.: Re: 1st set of continuing interrogs (lf) (Entered: 10/15/1999)

Oct. 15, 1999

Oct. 15, 1999

PACER
34

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A.; Re: 1st rqst for production of documents and other tangible things directed to deft and 1st set of continuing interrogs (lf) (Entered: 10/15/1999)

Oct. 15, 1999

Oct. 15, 1999

PACER
35

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A.; 1st rqst for production of documents and other tangible things (lf) (Entered: 10/15/1999)

Oct. 15, 1999

Oct. 15, 1999

PACER
37

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re U.S.A.'s resp. to deft's 1st set interrogs. & resp. to deft's 1st rqst. prod. docs. (bkb) (Entered: 11/09/1999)

Oct. 25, 1999

Oct. 25, 1999

PACER
38

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A. (bkb) (Entered: 11/09/1999)

Oct. 25, 1999

Oct. 25, 1999

PACER
36

Letter to Judge Robinson fro Ms. Kinney re mot. of adm. phv. (bkb) (Entered: 11/09/1999)

Oct. 27, 1999

Oct. 27, 1999

PACER
39

AMENDED MOTION by U.S.A. with Proposed Order for Seth Rosenthal to Appear Pro Hac Vice re: [39-1] motion (bkb) (Entered: 11/09/1999)

Oct. 27, 1999

Oct. 27, 1999

PACER

So Ordered granting [32-1] stipulation reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Discovery deadline on 12/29/99; Deadline for filing dispositive(i.e., deft's amended sum. jgm. motion) motions by 1/18/00 ; ans. br. due 2/15/00; rply. br. due 2/29/00; SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (bkb)

Oct. 29, 1999

Oct. 29, 1999

PACER
40

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Associates Natl Bank re resp. to pltf's 1st set interrogs. (bkb) (Entered: 11/09/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

PACER
41

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Associates Natl Bank re resp. & obj. to pltf's 1st rqst. prod. docs. (bkb) (Entered: 11/09/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

PACER
42

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Associates Natl Bank RE First Supplemental Response and Objections to Pltf's First Request for Production of Documents and Other Tangible Things (dab) (Entered: 12/02/1999)

Nov. 4, 1999

Nov. 4, 1999

PACER

So Ordered granting [39-1] motion for Seth Rosenthal to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (dab)

Nov. 10, 1999

Nov. 10, 1999

PACER
44

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A. re service of ntc. of service. (bkb) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

Dec. 6, 1999

Dec. 6, 1999

PACER
45

NOTICE by U.S.A. to take deposition of Fred Nutt on 12/7/99 (bkb) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

Dec. 6, 1999

Dec. 6, 1999

PACER
43

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A. re ntc. depos. & amended ntc. depos. (bkb) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER
46

AMENDED NOTICE by U.S.A. to take deposition of Fred Nutt on 12/7/99 (bkb) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER
47

NOTICE by U.S.A. to take deposition of Assoc. Nat'l. Bank on 12/10/99 (bkb) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER
48

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A. re ntc. of depos. of Michelle Puccis on 12/13/99 (bkb) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

Dec. 10, 1999

Dec. 10, 1999

PACER
49

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A. re ntc. depos. of Eugene Truono, et al. starting Dec. 10,1999 (bkb) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

Dec. 10, 1999

Dec. 10, 1999

PACER
50

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A. re ntc. depo. og Jill Hughes, et al. starting 12/13/99 (bkb) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

Dec. 10, 1999

Dec. 10, 1999

PACER
51

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A. re ntc. depos. of Patrick McCann on 12/21/99 at 1:00 p.m. (bkb) (Entered: 12/16/1999)

Dec. 14, 1999

Dec. 14, 1999

PACER
52

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A. re ntc. depos. of Christopher Riviello at noon on 12/28/99. (bkb) (Entered: 12/17/1999)

Dec. 16, 1999

Dec. 16, 1999

PACER
53

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Associates Natl Bank; Re: 1st rqst for admissions from pltf (lf) (Entered: 01/03/2000)

Dec. 29, 1999

Dec. 29, 1999

PACER

Tele-conference held, Robinson, J., sitting; Rptr: B. Gaffigan (lf)

Jan. 5, 2000

Jan. 5, 2000

PACER
54

Steno Notes for 1/5/00; Rptr: B. Gaffigan (lf) (Entered: 01/07/2000)

Jan. 5, 2000

Jan. 5, 2000

PACER
55

Letter dated 1/5/00 from Michelle Morgan-Kelly to Judge Robinson; Re: Joint notice of issues for discovery hearing (lf) (Entered: 01/07/2000)

Jan. 5, 2000

Jan. 5, 2000

PACER
56

JOINT NOTICE of issues for discovery hearing by U.S.A., Associates Natl Bank (lf) (Entered: 01/07/2000)

Jan. 6, 2000

Jan. 6, 2000

PACER
58

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A.; Supplemental responses to defts 1st set of interrogs and supplemental responses to deft 1st rqst for production of documents and other tangible things (lf) (Entered: 01/13/2000)

Jan. 10, 2000

Jan. 10, 2000

PACER
57

Letter dated 1/12/00 from Michelle morgan Kelly, Esq. to Judge RObinson; Re: filing submission of Mr. Sandler at the direction of the court (lf) (Entered: 01/13/2000)

Jan. 12, 2000

Jan. 12, 2000

PACER
59

MOTION by U.S.A. with Proposed Order for Protective Order (lf) (Entered: 01/13/2000)

Jan. 12, 2000

Jan. 12, 2000

PACER
60

NOTICE of substitution of attorney appearance for U.S.A. by April Byrd in lieu of Judith Kinney, Esq. (lf) (Entered: 01/13/2000)

Jan. 12, 2000

Jan. 12, 2000

PACER
61

Letter dated 1/12/00 from April Byrd, Esq. to Judge Robinson; Re: issues as to the filing of the motion for protective order (lf) (Entered: 01/13/2000)

Jan. 12, 2000

Jan. 12, 2000

PACER
62

TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] telephone conference for dates of 1/5/00; Rptr; B. Gaffigan (lf) (Entered: 01/14/2000)

Jan. 13, 2000

Jan. 13, 2000

PACER
63

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A.; Re: Response to deft Assoc. National Bank's 1st rqst for admissions (lf) (Entered: 01/14/2000)

Jan. 13, 2000

Jan. 13, 2000

PACER
64

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by U.S.A.; Response to deft Assoc. National Bank's 1st rqst for admissions (lf) (Entered: 01/14/2000)

Jan. 13, 2000

Jan. 13, 2000

PACER
67

ORDER, pltf need not produce documents listed on privilege log; see order for details ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (lf) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 18, 2000

Jan. 18, 2000

PACER
68

AMENDED INITIAL MOTION by Associates Natl Bank for Summary Judgment Answer Brief due 2/1/00 re: [68-1] motion (SEALED) (lf) Modified on 01/19/2000 (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 18, 2000

Jan. 18, 2000

PACER
69

Opening Brief Filed by Associates Natl Bank [68-1] motion for Summary Judgment - Answer Brief due 2/1/00 (SEALED) (lf) Modified on 01/19/2000 (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 18, 2000

Jan. 18, 2000

PACER
70

SEALED exhibits to brief in support of amended initial motion for summary judgment of by Associates Natl Bank (SEALED) (lf) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 18, 2000

Jan. 18, 2000

PACER
71

NOTICE of Exhibits to brief in support of amended initial motion for summary judgment by Associates Natl Bank (lf) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 18, 2000

Jan. 18, 2000

PACER
72

DEPOSITIONS/AFFIDAVITS in support of amended initial motion for summary judgment (lf) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 18, 2000

Jan. 18, 2000

PACER
65

Letter dated 1/13/00 from Michelle Morgan Kelly to Judge RObinson; Re: filing response by Mr. Sandler to Government submission of 1/12/00 (lf) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 19, 2000

Jan. 19, 2000

PACER
66

Letter dated 1/13/00 from Andrew Sandler to Judge Robinson; Re: response to GOv. response of 1/12/00 (lf) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 19, 2000

Jan. 19, 2000

PACER
73

REDACTED MOTION by Associates Natl Bank for Summary Judgment - Public copy (lf) (Entered: 01/21/2000)

Jan. 20, 2000

Jan. 20, 2000

PACER
74

REDACTED Opening Brief Filed by Associates Natl Bank (lf) (Entered: 01/21/2000)

Jan. 20, 2000

Jan. 20, 2000

PACER
75

Steno Notes for 1/26/00; Rptr: B. Gaffigan (lf) (Entered: 01/27/2000)

Jan. 26, 2000

Jan. 26, 2000

PACER
76

Answer Brief Filed by U.S.A. [68-1] motion for Summary Judgment - Reply Brief due 2/22/00 (lf) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

Feb. 15, 2000

Feb. 15, 2000

PACER
77

Documentary Exhibits to Brief Filed by U.S.A. Appending [76-1] answer brief (lf) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

Feb. 15, 2000

Feb. 15, 2000

PACER
78

NOTICE of Exhibit 55 to documentary exhibit binder by U.S.A. (SEALED) (lf) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

Feb. 15, 2000

Feb. 15, 2000

PACER
79

NOTICE of Exhibit 57 to Documentary Exhibits by U.S.A. (SEALED) (lf) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

Feb. 15, 2000

Feb. 15, 2000

PACER
80

DEPOSITION exhibits for the US brief in opposition to defts amended initial motion for summary judgment (lf) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

Feb. 15, 2000

Feb. 15, 2000

PACER
81

Reply Brief Filed by Associates Natl Bank [73-1] motion for Summary Judgment (lf) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 29, 2000

Feb. 29, 2000

PACER
82

DEPOSITIONS for defts reply brief in support of amended initial motion for summary judgment (lf) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 29, 2000

Feb. 29, 2000

PACER
83

REQUEST by U.S.A. for Oral argument on motion for summary judgment (lf) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 29, 2000

Feb. 29, 2000

PACER
84

ORDER, pltf's rqst for oral argument on deft's amended motion for summary judgment is denied ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (lf) (Entered: 03/21/2000)

March 20, 2000

March 20, 2000

PACER
85

Letter dated 10/10/00 from Andrew Sandler, Esq. to Judge Robinson; Re: supplemental letter submission in support of ANB's pending motion for summary judgment (lf) Modified on 10/12/2000 (Entered: 10/12/2000)

Oct. 10, 2000

Oct. 10, 2000

PACER
86

Letter dated 10/13/00 from April Byrd, Esq. to Judge Robinson; Re: response to 10/10/00 letter to the court (lf) (Entered: 10/16/2000)

Oct. 13, 2000

Oct. 13, 2000

PACER
87

Letter dated 10/13/00 from Paulette Nash, Esq. to Judge RObinson; Re: US intends not to file response (lf) (Entered: 10/16/2000)

Oct. 13, 2000

Oct. 13, 2000

PACER
88

NOTICE of substitution of attorney appearance for U.S.A. by Judith Kinney, Esq. in place of April Byrd, Esq. (lf) (Entered: 10/26/2000)

Oct. 24, 2000

Oct. 24, 2000

PACER
89

ORDER, Motion Hearing set for 4:00 1/8/01 for [68-1] motion for Summary Judgment ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (bkb) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 1, 2000

Dec. 1, 2000

PACER
90

ORDER, parties to address issues in order at oral arg. set for 1/8/01 at 4:00 p.m. regarding deft's motion for sum. judg ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (bkb) (Entered: 12/27/2000)

Dec. 22, 2000

Dec. 22, 2000

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Delaware

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 29, 1999

Closing Date: Jan. 8, 2001

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Section on Housing and Civil Enforcement.

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Associates National Bank of Delaware, Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Bank or credit provider

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), 15 U.S.C. § 1691

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: $1,500,000.

Order Duration: 2001 - 2001

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Issues

General:

Predatory lending

Discrimination-area:

Lending

Discrimination-basis:

National origin discrimination

National Origin/Ethnicity:

Hispanic