Case: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. National Wholesale Liquidators, Inc.
2:07-cv-02507 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Filed Date: June 21, 2007
Closed Date: Oct. 23, 2011
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Case Summary
On June 21, 2007, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought this suit against National Wholesale Liquidators, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant, a New York corporation that operated warehouse-style discount stores, engaged in several employment practices that violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, EEOC said that one of the defendant’s store managers subjected employees to harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, national/origin, sex, and religion. The manager allegedly made offensive comments about and took retaliatory actions against employees who were female, Asian, of South Asian/Indian and Pakistani national origin, and/or Sikh.
The parties entered discovery on October 11, 2007. On May 14, 2008, the plaintiff filed a motion for extension of time to complete discovery and referral to mediation. The court subsequently granted the motion.
On October 23, 2008, the court issued a consent decree by which the parties agreed to resolve their dispute. The decree, which remained in effect for three years from the date of entry, explained that the defendant was enjoined from discriminating against any individual because of their race, national origin, sex, or religion, and from retaliating against any individual in connection with the decree. The decree also provided for systemic relief, which included mandating that the defendant post notice of the resolution of the dispute, adopt antidiscrimination policies, issue training to employees, and designate an EEOC officer, among other things. Finally, the consent decree required the defendant to pay a total of $249,000 in damages to the various employees connected to the action. The case is now closed.
Summary Authors
Connor Mulvena (4/1/2025)
People
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/12323630/parties/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-national-wholesale-liquidators/
Bianco, Joseph Frank (New York)
Bhalla, Ravinder S. (New York)
Grossman, Elizabeth Anne (New York)
Keenan, Judy A. (New York)
Brecher, Jeffrey W. (New York)
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Docket
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Docket for: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. National Wholesale Liquidators, Inc.
Case Details
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Key Dates
Filing Date: June 21, 2007
Closing Date: Oct. 23, 2011
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Attorney Organizations:
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Private Entity/Person
National Wholesale Liquidators, Inc.
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
Other Dockets:
Eastern District of New York 2:07-cv-02507
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed
Relief Granted:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree
Amount Defendant Pays: $249,000
Order Duration: 2008 - 2011
Issues
General/Misc.:
Discrimination Area:
Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)
Harassment / Hostile Work Environment
Discrimination Basis:
National origin discrimination
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Case Summary of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. National Wholesale Liquidators, Inc., Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/44183/ (last updated 4/1/2025).