Case: Bois v. Levi Strauss & Co.

3:23-cv-02772 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: June 5, 2023

Closed Date: Aug. 7, 2025

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Case Summary

This is a case challenging the continued passing over of the plaintiff for promotion due to allegedly discriminatory reasons. On June 5, 2023, a former employee of Levi Strauss & Co. filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The Plaintiff sued Levi Strauss & Co. sex discrimination under Title VII. She sued Levi Strauss & Co. under age discrimination in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). She sued Levi Strauss & Co. and her t…

This is a case challenging the continued passing over of the plaintiff for promotion due to allegedly discriminatory reasons. On June 5, 2023, a former employee of Levi Strauss & Co. filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The Plaintiff sued Levi Strauss & Co. sex discrimination under Title VII. She sued Levi Strauss & Co. under age discrimination in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). She sued Levi Strauss & Co. and her two managers during the time period (“All Defendants”) for discrimination based on sex, age, and pregnancy in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). She sued all defendants discrimination based on sex, age, and pregnancy in violation of the California Equal Pay Act. Lastly, she sued Levi Strauss & Co. for violation of the California Labor Code. 

The plaintiff sought declaratory relief and compensatory damages including back pay, front pay, lost benefits, and emotional distress. The complaint claimed that the plaintiff was repeatedly passed over for promotions in favor of less senior individuals due to her age, sex, and pregnancy and that she was paid less than her male counterparts. The plaintiff had been employed by Levi Strauss & Co. for several years and had always received exemplary reviews. Throughout her employment, she was not promoted past her level due to purported reasoning such as her “work capacity,” a phrase which the plaintiff alleged referred to her pregnancy. The case was assigned to Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore and later Judge Trina L. Thompson.

The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the claims against her individual managers on July 12th, 2023. The following day, Judge Thompson dismissed the motion to dismiss as moot. 

The defendant and plaintiff then each filed a motion for summary judgement on Jan 23, 2024. The two parties entered settlement conferences later that year that, ultimately, were terminated on May 7, 2024. 

On July 30th, 2024, the judge granted and denied in part each party’s claims for summary judgement. The Judge granted the defendant’s motion on Title VII and FEHA claims relating to the defendant’s claim of failure to promote in 2019 and their Title VII claim of failure to promote in 2021 as those claims were barred from being brought due to timeliness. The motion was denied as it related to FEHA claims for failure to promote in 2021 and FEHA and Title VII claims on failure to promote in 2022 as there were still disputes over material facts that should be presented to a jury.

The defendant’s motion on the ADEA claims was granted as the plaintiff did not provide enough evidence that the individuals promoted in lieu of her were substantially younger. The defendant’s motion for summary judgement was also granted for their Equal Pay Act claims as the statute needs to show that the plaintiff was paid less for performance in the same role as a male co-worker, not that different wages were paid between her and someone who had been promoted to a more senior role. The plaintiff’s summary judgement motion was denied as it only addressed claims that were barred from being brought due to timeliness.

Ultimately, the case went to trial from April 28th, 2025 through May 5th, 2025. The Jury returned judgement for the defendant saying that the plaintiff did not support that her sex and pregnancy were significant factors leading to her lack of promotion, a result that rarely occurs in employment disputes that make it to trial. Judgement was entered for the defendant. 

The plaintiff appealed the Court's order to the Ninth Circuit on June 5, 2025. The appeal is currently pending. 

Summary Authors

Claire Pollard (8/18/2025)

Kieran Lele (9/21/2025)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67477899/parties/bois-v-levi-strauss-co/


Attorney for Plaintiff

Margulis, Benjamin (California)

Rossman, Gina Alicia (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Fox, Cameron Westwater (California)

Jackson, Lindsey Cecellia (California)

Morgan, Victoria (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

3:23-cv-02772

Complaint Demand for Jury Trial

June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

Complaint
94

3:23-cv-02772

Order on Motion for Summary Judgment AND Order on Motion for Summary Judgment

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

Order/Opinion
188

3:23-cv-02772

Judgment

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67477899/bois-v-levi-strauss-co/

Last updated Sept. 15, 2025, 12:37 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (with Jury Demand) ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACANDC-18331553.). Filed byJulia Bois. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 6/5/2023) Modified on 6/7/2023 (jrs, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/05/2023)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

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Proposed Summons. (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 6/5/2023) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

PACER
3

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua I Schiller (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 6/5/2023) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

PACER
4

Certificate of Interested Entities by Julia Bois (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 6/5/2023) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

PACER
5

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 6/20/2023. (bar, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/6/2023) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

PACER
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Summons Issued as to Stacey Doren, Levi Strauss & Co., Lauren Uchrin. (jrs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/6/2023) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

PACER

~Util - Case Assigned by Intake

June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

PACER

Electronic Filing Error

June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

PACER

***Disregard, filed in error*** Electronic filing error. Judge name or initials are incorrect. Counsel need not re-file the document, but should reference the correct judge name/initials on future filings. Re: 4 Certificate of Interested Entities filed by Julia Bois (jrs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/6/2023) Modified on 6/7/2023 (jrs, COURT STAFF).

June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

PACER
7

Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: This case may fall within the Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action. See General Order 71. Parties and Counsel are directed to review General Order 71 to determine whether it applies to this case, and to comply with that General Order if applicable. Case Management Statement due by 8/29/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/5/2023 01:30 PM in Oakland, - To be determined. (jrs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/7/2023) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

PACER
8

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Julia Bois.. (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 6/20/2023) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

June 20, 2023

June 20, 2023

PACER
10

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Trina L Thompson for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore no longer assigned to case. Signed by The Clerk on 6/21/2023. (bar, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/21/2023) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

PACER
11

CLERKS NOTICE - REASSIGNED CASE - NOTICE OF NEW HEARING DATE: You are notified that the Court has scheduled an Initial Case Management Conference before Judge Trina L. Thompson upon reassignment. For a copy of Judge Thompson's Standing Order and other information, please refer to the Court's website at www.cand.uscourts.gov. Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/7/2023 at 2:00 PM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Joint Case Management Statement due by 8/31/2023.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/trina-l-thompson/General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 6/21/2023) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

PACER
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CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/21/2023) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

PACER

Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text Only

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

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Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

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12

NOTICE of Appearance by Cameron Westwater Fox (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 6/29/2023) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

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13

NOTICE of Appearance by Cameron Westwater Fox (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 6/29/2023) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

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14

NOTICE of Appearance by Cameron Westwater Fox (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 6/29/2023) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

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15

Certificate of Interested Entities by Levi Strauss & Co. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 6/29/2023) Modified on 6/30/2023 (jrs, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

PACER
16

MOTION to Dismiss filed by Levi Strauss & Co.. Motion Hearing set for 8/17/2023 01:30 PM in Oakland, Chambers before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Responses due by 7/13/2023. Replies due by 7/20/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration DECLARATION OF CAMERON W. FOX IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP RULE 12(B)(6))(Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 6/29/2023) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

PACER
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CLERK'S NOTICE Continuing Motion Hearing as to 16 MOTION to Dismiss . Motion Hearing set for 8/17/2023 is re-set 10/17/2023 at 2:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor before Judge Trina L Thompson. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 6/30/2023) (Entered: 06/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

PACER

Electronic Filing Error

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

PACER

1 - Terminate Hearings AND Clerk's Notice Continuing Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

PACER

Electronic filing error. The address listed on the Filing is inconsistent with the address shown in ECF. Please clarify. Re: 13 Notice of Appearance filed by Stacey Doren, 14 Notice of Appearance filed by Lauren Uchrin (jrs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal against Defendants Stacey Doren and Lauren Uchrin by Julia Bois (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 7/12/2023) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

PACER
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Letter from Joshua I. Schiller to Judge Thompson regarding Notice of Voluntary Dismissal and Pending Motion to Dismiss. (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 7/12/2023) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

PACER
20

Order by Judge Trina L Thompson Denying 16 Motion to Dismiss as Moot. Plaintiff has voluntarily dismissed Defendants Stacey Doren and Lauren Uchrin. ECF No. 18. Accordingly, Defendants' motion to dismiss claims directed at Doren and Uchrin is denied as moot. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tltlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/13/2023) (Entered: 07/13/2023)

July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion to Dismiss

July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

PACER
21

DEFENDANT LEVI STRAUSS & CO.S ANSWER to Complaint by Levi Strauss & Co.. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 7/27/2023) Modified on 7/28/2023 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/27/2023)

July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023

PACER
22

Stipulated protective Order with Proposed Order by Levi Strauss & Co. and Julia Bois. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 7/31/2023) Modified on 8/1/2023 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/31/2023)

July 31, 2023

July 31, 2023

PACER
23

ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. The parties have failed to file an ADR Certification as required by the Initial Case Management Scheduling Order. Counsel shall comply promptly with the requirements of ADR L.R. 3-5(b) and shall file the ADR Certification. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/21/2023) (Entered: 08/21/2023)

Aug. 21, 2023

Aug. 21, 2023

PACER

ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance after 5/1/2018

Aug. 21, 2023

Aug. 21, 2023

PACER
24

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 8/24/2023) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

Aug. 24, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023

PACER
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ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 8/25/2023) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

Aug. 25, 2023

PACER
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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and Proposed Order filed by Levi Strauss & Co. and Julia Bois. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 8/31/2023) Modified on 9/1/2023 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/31/2023)

Aug. 31, 2023

Aug. 31, 2023

PACER
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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and Proposed Order filed by Levi Strauss & Co. and Julia Bois. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 8/31/2023) Modified on 9/1/2023 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/31/2023)

Aug. 31, 2023

Aug. 31, 2023

PACER
28

ORDER GRANTING 22 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 9/5/2023. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 9/6/2023) (Entered: 09/06/2023)

Sept. 6, 2023

Sept. 6, 2023

PACER
29

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trina L Thompson: Initial Case Management Conference held on 9/7/2023. CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge for Settlement Conference to be completed by 11/30/2023. CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge for Discovery Jury Selection and Trial set for 5/28/2024 - 6/3/2024 at 8:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor before Judge Trina L Thompson. Estimated Length: 2-4 days. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/25/2024 at 3:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor. Joint Pretrial Statement with Objections due by 4/11/2024.Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 3/26/2024 at 2:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor before Judge Trina L Thompson. Dispositive Motion due by 1/23/2024. Close of Expert Discovery is 1/22/2024. Rebuttal Reports due by 1/2/2024. Opening Reports due by 12/11/2023. Close of Fact Discovery is 11/27/2023. Further Case Management Conference set for 12/14/2023 at 2:00 PM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Joint Case Management Statement due by 12/7/2023. Amended Pleadings due by 12/1/2023.Scheduling Order to be issued.Total Time in Court: 17 minutes. Court Reporter: Not reported. Plaintiff Attorney: Joshua Shiller, Ben Margulis. Defendant Attorney: Cameron Fox, Victoria Morgan. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rfm, COURT USER) (Date Filed: 9/7/2023) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 7, 2023

Sept. 7, 2023

PACER
30

CLERKS NOTICE SETTING PRE-SETTLEMENT SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. The parties are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference set for 9/19/2023 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse. This proceeding will be held via a non-public Zoom meeting.Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the courtroom deputy at AGTcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Tuesday, 9/19/2023 by 12:00 p.m.Zoom Meeting Access: Information on how to join the conference can be found on the Court's website under the subheading Joining Non-Public Hearings (Settlement Conferences, etc.) at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/agtGeneral Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/8/2023) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

PACER

Case Management Conference - Initial AND ~Util - Case Referred to Magistrate Judge for Discovery AND ~Util - Case Referred to Magistrate-Judge for Settlement Conference AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

PACER

Case Referred to Magistrate Judge for Settlement

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

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Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

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CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse for Settlement (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/8/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

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CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 9/11/2023. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 9/11/2023) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

Sept. 11, 2023

Sept. 11, 2023

PACER
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ORDER OF REFERENCE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR DISCOVERY. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 9/19/2023. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 9/19/2023) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

Sept. 19, 2023

Sept. 19, 2023

PACER
33

Minute Entry for pre-settlement conference held on 9/19/2023 before Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse. Discussion held regarding scheduling settlement conference. (Not Reported.)Plaintiff Attorneys: Joshua Schiller and Benjamin Margulis. Defendant Attorneys: Cameron Fox and Victoria A. Morgan. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (shy, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 9/19/2023) (Entered: 09/21/2023)

Sept. 19, 2023

Sept. 19, 2023

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Settlement Conference

Sept. 21, 2023

Sept. 21, 2023

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Joint Statement of Dispute by Levi Strauss & Co. Julia Bois. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 11/8/2023) Modified on 11/9/2023 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/08/2023)

Nov. 8, 2023

Nov. 8, 2023

PACER
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Order by Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse resolving 34 Discovery Letter Brief. (agtlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2023) (Entered: 11/22/2023)

Nov. 22, 2023

Nov. 22, 2023

RECAP
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MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Julia Bois. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joshua I. Schiller, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 11/27/2023) (Entered: 11/27/2023)

Nov. 27, 2023

Nov. 27, 2023

PACER
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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 36 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery ) filed by Levi Strauss & Co.. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 12/1/2023) Modified on 12/4/2023 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

PACER
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DECLARATION of Victoria Morgan in Opposition to 37 Opposition/Response to Motion, 36 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed byLevi Strauss & Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Related document(s) 37, 36 ) (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 12/1/2023) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

PACER
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Proposed Order re 38 Declaration in Opposition, 37 Opposition/Response to Motion, 36 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Levi Strauss & Co.. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 12/1/2023) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

PACER
40

ORDER DENYING 36 MOTION EXTENDING DISCOVERY SCHEDULE. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 12/5/2023. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 12/6/2023) (Entered: 12/06/2023)

Dec. 6, 2023

Dec. 6, 2023

PACER
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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Levi Strauss & Co. and Julia Bois. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 12/7/2023) Modified on 12/8/2023 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/07/2023)

Dec. 7, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

PACER
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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Benjamin Margulis ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-18929581.) filed by Julia Bois. (Margulis, Benjamin) (Filed on 12/12/2023) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

PACER
43

Order GRANTING 42 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Benjamin Marguils. Signed by Judge Trina L Thompson on 12/12/2023.(rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 12/12/2023) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

PACER
44

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trina L Thompson: Further Case Management Conference held on 12/14/2023.The parties have not had a settlement conference with Judge Tse despite attempts to set a date. Further Case Management Conference set for 1/18/2024 at 2:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor. Joint Case Management Statement due by 1/11/2024. The Court orders the parties to appear in person at the Further Case Management Conference to set a date for settlement conference.All previously ordered dates are maintained.Total Time in Court: 9 minutes. Court Reporter: Not reported. Plaintiff Attorney: Benjamin Margulis. Defendant Attorney: Cameron Fox, Victoria Morgan. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rfm, COURT USER) (Date Filed: 12/14/2023) (Entered: 12/15/2023)

Dec. 14, 2023

Dec. 14, 2023

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Case Management Conference - Further AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Dec. 15, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Levi Strauss & Co. and Julia Bois. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 1/11/2024) Modified on 1/12/2024 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/11/2024)

Jan. 11, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trina L Thompson: Further Case Management Conference held on 1/18/2024. Counsel have indicated they are available for settlement discussions on 2/1/2024 and *2/2/2024*. The Court extends the ADR deadline to 5/28/2024. Counsel may file a stipulation to mutually agreeable mediator. Jury Selection and Trial set for 5/28/2024 - 6/3/2024 is re-se for 12/2/2024 12/5/2024 at 8:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor before Judge Trina L Thompson. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/25/2024 is re-set for 10/31/2024 at 3:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor.All other previously ordered dates are maintained.Liberty Recording Time: 2:39 PM - 2:57 PM. Plaintiff Attorney: Joshua Schiller. Defendant Attorney: Victoria Morgan. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rfm, COURT USER) (Date Filed: 1/18/2024) Modified on 1/19/2024 (rfm, COURT USER). (Entered: 01/19/2024)

Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

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Case Management Conference - Further AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Jan. 19, 2024

Jan. 19, 2024

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MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Levi Strauss & Co.. Motion for Summary Judgment Hearing set for 3/26/2024 02:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor before Judge Trina L Thompson. Responses due by 2/6/2024. Replies due by 2/13/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Victoria Morgan ISO MSJ, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Stacy Doren ISO MSJ, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment)(Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 1/23/2024) (Entered: 01/23/2024)

Jan. 23, 2024

Jan. 23, 2024

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Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed filed by Levi Strauss & Co.. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 1/23/2024) (Entered: 01/23/2024)

Jan. 23, 2024

Jan. 23, 2024

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49

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Julia Bois. Motion for Summary Judgment Hearing set for 3/26/2024 02:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor before Judge Trina L Thompson. Responses due by 2/6/2024. Replies due by 2/13/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Joshua I. Schiller, # 2 Exhibit Slipsheet, # 3 Exhibit Slipsheet, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Affidavit Declaration of Julia Bois, # 8 Exhibit Slipsheet, # 9 Exhibit Slipsheet, # 10 Exhibit Slipsheet, # 11 Proposed Order)(Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 1/23/2024) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

Jan. 23, 2024

Jan. 23, 2024

PACER
50

Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by Julia Bois. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Unredacted version of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment Brief, # 2 Exhibit Unredacted version of Exhibit A to Schiller Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Unredacted version of Exhibit B to Schiller Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Unredacted version of Exhibit E to Schiller Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Unredacted version of Exhibit A to Bois Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Unredacted version of Exhibit B to Bois Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Unredacted version of Exhibit C to Bois Declaration, # 8 Proposed Order)(Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 1/24/2024) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

Jan. 24, 2024

Jan. 24, 2024

PACER
51

NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa K. Zonne (Zonne, Melissa) (Filed on 1/24/2024) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

Jan. 24, 2024

Jan. 24, 2024

PACER
52

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Levi Strauss & Co. re 48 Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed (Morgan, Victoria) (Filed on 1/24/2024) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

Jan. 24, 2024

Jan. 24, 2024

PACER
53

Declaration of Victoria Morgan in Support of 50 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed byLevi Strauss & Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting the Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Filed By Plaintiff Julia Bois])(Related document(s) 50 ) (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 1/29/2024) (Entered: 01/29/2024)

Jan. 29, 2024

Jan. 29, 2024

PACER
54

Declaration of Joshua I. Schiller in Support of 48 Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed filed byJulia Bois. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A to Morgan Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 502 to Bois Deposition)(Related document(s) 48 ) (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 1/30/2024) (Entered: 01/30/2024)

Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

PACER
55

Declaration re 48 Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed filed byJulia Bois. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted version of Exhibit A to Morgan Declaration, # 2 Unredacted version of Exhibit 502 to Bois Deposition)(Related document(s) 48 ) (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 1/30/2024) Modified on 1/31/2024 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/30/2024)

Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

PACER

Electronic Filing Error

Jan. 31, 2024

Jan. 31, 2024

PACER

Disregard - Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used. [err101] Please re-file using the Event: Civil Events > Motions and Related Filings > Other Supporting Documents > Declaration in Support. Re: 55 Exhibits to an Administrative Motion to File Under Seal, filed by Julia Bois (anj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/31/2024) Modified on 1/31/2024 (anj, COURT STAFF).

Jan. 31, 2024

Jan. 31, 2024

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56

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Julia Bois and Levi Strauss & Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of J. Schiller, # 2 Proposed Order)(Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 2/1/2024) Modified on 2/1/2024 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/01/2024)

Feb. 1, 2024

Feb. 1, 2024

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57

ORDER GRANTING 56 JOINT STIPULATION REQUEST PURSUANT TO CIVIL LOCAL RULES 6-1(B), 6-2, AND 7-12 FOR EXTENSION OF TIME. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 2/1/2024. Responses now due by 2/9/2024. Replies now due by 2/16/2024. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 2/1/2024) (Entered: 02/01/2024)

Feb. 1, 2024

Feb. 1, 2024

PACER
58

ORDER OF REFERENCE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR SETTLEMENT. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 2/5/2024. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 2/5/2024) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

PACER

Case Referred to Magistrate Judge for Settlement

Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

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CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu for Settlement. (shy, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/5/2024)

Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

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59

CLERK'S NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to all parties that Chief Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu will convene a settlement scheduling call to discuss timing and preparation for a settlement conference. Judge Ryu anticipates that the phone call will last approximately 20-30 minutes. The conference call shall take place on 2/14/2024 10:00 AM in Oakland, - Telephonic Only. Lead Counsel for all parties shall participate. Counsel will receive the call-in information via e-mail from Judge Ryu's courtroom deputy. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2024) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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Clerk's Notice

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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60

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment ) Defendant Levi Strauss & Co.'s Opposition to Plaintiff Julia Bois's Motion for Summary Judgment filed byLevi Strauss & Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Victoria Morgan in Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Declaration of Stacy Doren in Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, # 3 Proposed Order Denying Plaintiff Julia Bois's Motion for Summary Judgment)(Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 2/9/2024) (Entered: 02/09/2024)

Feb. 9, 2024

Feb. 9, 2024

PACER
61

Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed (For Briefing on Plaintiff's Summary Judgment Motion) filed by Levi Strauss & Co.. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 2/9/2024) (Entered: 02/09/2024)

Feb. 9, 2024

Feb. 9, 2024

PACER
62

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment ) filed by Julia Bois. (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 2/9/2024) Modified on 2/12/2024 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/09/2024)

Feb. 9, 2024

Feb. 9, 2024

PACER
63

DECLARATION of Julia Bois in Opposition to 62 Opposition/Response to Motion filed byJulia Bois. (Related document(s) 62 ) (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 2/10/2024) (Entered: 02/10/2024)

Feb. 10, 2024

Feb. 10, 2024

PACER
64

DECLARATION of Joshua Schiller in Opposition to 62 Opposition/Response to Motion filed byJulia Bois. (Related document(s) 62 ) (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 2/10/2024) (Entered: 02/10/2024)

Feb. 10, 2024

Feb. 10, 2024

PACER
65

Proposed Order re 62 Opposition/Response to Motion for Summary Judgment by Julia Bois. (Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 2/10/2024) (Entered: 02/10/2024)

Feb. 10, 2024

Feb. 10, 2024

PACER
66

Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by Julia Bois. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Julia Bois, # 2 Declaration Joshua Schiller, # 3 Proposed Order)(Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 2/10/2024) (Entered: 02/10/2024)

Feb. 10, 2024

Feb. 10, 2024

PACER
67

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Levi Strauss & Co. re 61 Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed (For Briefing on Plaintiff's Summary Judgment Motion) (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 2/12/2024) (Entered: 02/12/2024)

Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

PACER
68

ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Adjourn Hearing Date re 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Julia Bois. Responses due by 2/16/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of J. Schiller, # 2 Proposed Order)(Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 2/12/2024) (Entered: 02/12/2024)

Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

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69

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu: Telephonic Pre-Settlement Conference held on 2/14/2024. Time: 25 minutes For Plaintiff:Joshua Schiller For Defendant:Cameron FoxVictoria Morgan Results: Planning call held in advance of 5/7/24 in-person settlement conference at 12:00 p.m. in the Oakland courthouse. Plaintiff shall provide a written demand by 4/16/24 with a copy to Judge Ryu at DMRsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kc, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/14/2024) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

PACER
70

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER. Signed by Chief Judge Donna M. Ryu on 2/14/2024. (kc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/14/2024) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

PACER
71

CLERK'S NOTICE as to 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment . The Motion Hearings set for 3/26/2024 are re-set for 4/30/2024 at 2:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor before Judge Trina L Thompson. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 2/14/2024) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

PACER
72

Declaration of Victoria Morgan in Support of 66 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Declaration of Victoria Morgan in Support of Plaintiff Julia Bois's Administrative Motion to File Under Seal and to Consider Whether Another Party's Materials Should be Sealed filed byLevi Strauss & Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order of LS&Co Sealing Exhibit E to Schiller Declaration Filed by Plaintiff Julia Bois)(Related document(s) 66 ) (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 2/14/2024) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

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Settlement Conference AND ~Util - Set Hearings

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

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1 - Terminate Hearings AND Clerk's Notice AND ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

PACER
73

REPLY (re 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment ) Reply in Support of Levi Strauss & Co.'s Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Partial Summary Judgment filed byLevi Strauss & Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Victoria Morgan in Support of LS&Co.'s Reply in Support of LS&Co.'s Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Partial Summary Judgment)(Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 2/16/2024) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

PACER
74

Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed in Connection with Defendant's Reply in Support of Its Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Levi Strauss & Co.. (Fox, Cameron) (Filed on 2/16/2024) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

PACER
75

REPLY (re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment ) Reply in Support of Julia Bois's Motion for Summary Judgment filed byJulia Bois. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joshua I.Schiller, # 2 Declaration of Julia Bois)(Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 2/16/2024) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

1 Declaration of Joshua I.Schiller

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2 Declaration of Julia Bois

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Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

RECAP
76

Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed in support of Reply to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Julia Bois. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Schiller, Joshua) (Filed on 2/16/2024) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 5, 2023

Closing Date: Aug. 7, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff is a woman over the age of forty and former employee of LS&Co.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Levi Strauss & Co. (Delaware), None

Stacy Doren, None

Lauren Uchrin, None

Defendant Type(s):

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Age discrimination

Pregnancy discrimination

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female