Case: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. American Airlines, Inc.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. American Airlines

COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against EEOC filed by EEOC. (Filer fee note- Filed by the USA) Summons(es) not requested at this time. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet) (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

New Case Notes: A filing fee is not due for this case. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (jnp) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

MOTION to Stay and for Extension with Expedited Ruling Request filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

ORDER: Having considered the 4 Motion, the Court finds that it should be and hereby is GRANTED. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that, due to a lapse in appropriations for the EEOC at midnight on September 30, 2025, the litigation of this matter shall be STAYED until the EEOC's funding is restored and all pending deadlines in this matter will be extended for the same number of days as the EEOC's lapse in funding. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/7/2025) (jnp) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to American Airlines, Inc.. Waiver sent on 9/29/2025. (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

MOTION to Reopen Case /Lift Stay filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

ORDER: Having considered the 7 Motion, the Court finds that it should be and hereby is GRANTED. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that the stay of proceedings in this action shall be, and it is hereby, LIFTED. The Court further ORDERS that the deadline under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(d)(3) & 12(a)(1)(A)(ii) for Defendant American Airlines, Inc. to file a responsive pleading in this action shall be, and it is hereby, EXTENDED until January 12, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/14/2025) (jnp) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

ORDER: Lead counsel for each party or designee attorney with appropriate authority and any unrepresented party must confer in an in-person, face-to-face conference as soon as practicable. As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order by December 12, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/25/2025) (jnp) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

STATUS REPORT Joint Report filed by American Airlines, Inc.. (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning January 4, 2027. Counsel and the Parties must be ready for trial on two days' notice at any time during those four weeks. Joinder of Parties due by 2/13/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 2/13/2026. Discovery due by 8/7/2026. Motions due by 9/8/2026. Pretrial Order due by 12/10/2026. MEDIATION ORDER. The court appoints David Lattimore Evans as mediator. Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for mediation is on or before 7/8/2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/15/2025) (saw) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,, filed by American Airlines, Inc.. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by American Airlines, Inc.. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Withdraw Lanie Read as Counsel for Defendant filed by American Airlines Inc (Read, Lanie) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S 14 UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW LANIE READ AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT: Lanie Read is hereby withdrawn as counsel for Defendant in the above-styled and numbered civil action. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/25/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, American Airlines Inc (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lang, Alexa) Modified filers on 3/9/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 03/09/2026)

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's and Defendant American Airlines, Inc.'s 16 Joint Motion to Enter Stipulated Protective Order. After review of the Motion and applicable law, the Court finds that the Motion should be, and it is hereby, GRANTED. (Please see order for specifics.) (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/9/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Unopposed MOTION to Continue filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's 18 Motion to Continue Deadlines in the above-styled and numbered action. The Court finds that the Motion should be and hereby is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/6/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

MOTION for Protective Order filed by American Airlines Inc with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Appendix in Support filed by American Airlines Inc re 20 MOTION for Protective Order (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

ORDER: Before the Court is Defendant American Airlines, Inc.'s 20 Motion for Protective Order and Brief in Support. The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to respond to the Motion on or before April 23, 2026. Thereafter, Defendant shall reply on or before April 28, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/20/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

RESPONSE and Cross MOTION to Compel filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re: 20 MOTION for Protective Order (Lang, Alexa) Modified docket text and event per image on 4/24/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Appendix in Support filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 23 Response/Objection (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

***PLEASE DISREGARD - FILED IN ERROR*** MOTION for Leave to File Response Under Sealand Appx in Support filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Lang, Alexa) Modified per filer's phone request on 4/24/2026 (hcc). (Entered: 04/23/2026)

(Document Restricted) Motion for Leave to File Sealed Response and Cross Motion (Sealed pursuant to motion to seal) filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Response and Cross Motion, # 2 Appendix in Support)(Notice: Any required service of this document is the responsibility of the filer.) (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting Motion for Leave to File Sealed Response and Cross Motion 26 . (Clerk to enter the sealed and/or ex parte document as of the date of this order.) (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/27/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

(Document Restricted) Sealed Response to Defendant's 20 Motion for Protective Order and Cross Motion to Compel filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Notice: Any required service of this document is the responsibility of the filer.) (jnp) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

(Document Restricted) Sealed Appendix in Support re: 28 Sealed and/or Ex Parte Motion filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Notice: Any required service of this document is the responsibility of the filer.) (jnp) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

REPLY re: 20 MOTION for Protective Order and Response re: 23 MOTION to Compel filed by American Airlines Inc (Gillett, John) Modified docket text per image on 4/29/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 04/28/2026)

23 MOTION to Compel, 28 (Document Restricted) Sealed Response to Defendant's 20 Motion for Protective Order and Cross Motion to Compel, 20 MOTION for Protective Order No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge Cureton. Reason for termination: 32 Order of Recusal. (jnp)

MOTION to Continue Expert Disclosure Deadlines filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

REPLY filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re: 28 (Document Restricted) Sealed Response to Defendant's 20 Motion for Protective Order and Cross Motion to Compel (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

Joint STATUS REPORT filed by American Airlines Inc, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Cawyer, Russell) Modified filers on 5/20/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 05/19/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr: Motion Hearing held on 5/21/2026 re 23 Motion to Compel filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 20 Motion for Protective Order filed by American Airlines Inc. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Alexa Lang; Defense - Russell D Cawyer, Lars Berg, John Richard Gillett. (Court Reporter: Digital File) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :50. (mcrd) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

MOTION for Protective Order or, in the Alternative, to Quash filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

Appendix in Support filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 41 MOTION for Protective Order or, in the Alternative, to Quash (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

Unopposed MOTION to Continue filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

Transcript Order Form: transcript requested by American Airlines Inc for Hearing before Magistrate Judge Ray held 05/21/2026 (Court Reporter: Digital File.) Payment method: Private funds - Requester has obtained the estimate from the reporter and has paid or will pay the cost as directed. Reminder: If the transcript is ordered for an appeal, Appellant must also file a copy of the order form with the appeals court.. (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Motion for Protective Order (20) and Motion to Compel (23) Proceedings held on 05/21/2026 before Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr.. Court Reporter/Transcriber Kathy Rehling, kathyrehlingtranscripts@gmail.com, Telephone number 972-786-3063. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript. A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office. If the transcript contains personal identifiers that must be redacted under MO 61, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 or Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1, or if the transcript contains the name of a minor child victim or a minor child witness that must be redacted under 18 U.S.C. § 3509, file a Redaction Request - Transcript within 21 days. If no action is taken, the entire transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (33 pages). Redaction Request due 6/25/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/2/2026. (Rehling, Kathy) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

Designation of Experts by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

Joint STATUS REPORT filed by American Airlines Inc., U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cawyer, Russell) Modified filers on 6/15/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 06/10/2026)

MOTION for Resolution of Disputes Related to Order re: ECF 40 re 40 Order on Motion for Protective Order,,,, Order on Motion to Compel,,,, Order on Sealed and/or Ex Parte Motion,,, filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Lang, Alexa) Modified to add docket text per image on 6/16/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 06/15/2026)

RESPONSE filed by American Airlines Inc re: 50 MOTION Order re: ECF 40 re 40 Order on Motion for Protective Order,,,, Order on Motion to Compel,,,, Order on Sealed and/or Ex Parte Motion,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Gillett, John) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Joint STATUS REPORT filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr: Motion Hearing held on 6/23/2026 re: 50 MOTION for Resolution of Disputes Related to Order; Hearing concluded. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Alexa Lang; Defense - Russell Cawyer, John Richard Gillett. (Court Reporter: Digital File) (No exhibits) Time in Court - 1:07. (mcrd) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

MOTION for Protective Order FROM 30(B)(6) DEPOSITION OF EEOC filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Appendix in Support filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 58 MOTION for Protective Order FROM 30(B)(6) DEPOSITION OF EEOC (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

RESPONSE filed by American Airlines Inc re: 58 MOTION for Protective Order FROM 30(B)(6) DEPOSITION OF EEOC (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Appendix in Support filed by American Airlines Inc re 62 Response/Objection (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jeffrey Alan Lee on behalf of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Lee, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

MOTION to Continue filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

RESPONSE filed by American Airlines Inc re: 66 MOTION to Continue (Gillett, John) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

Designation of Experts by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

AFFIDAVIT re 68 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,,, Affidavit of Russell D. Cawyer by American Airlines Inc. (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

AFFIDAVIT re 68 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,,, Affidavit of Lars L. Berg by American Airlines Inc. (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

AFFIDAVIT re 68 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,,, John Gillett by American Airlines Inc. (Gillett, John) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of Alexa Lang by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

AFFIDAVIT re 68 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,,, by Jeff Lee by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Lee, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Joint MOTION for Dispute Resolution from Judge Ray re 57 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, filed by American Airlines Inc, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Gillett, John) Modified docket text and filers on 7/15/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Designation of Experts by American Airlines Inc. (Cawyer, Russell) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Joint MOTION to Extend Time Joint Motion to Conduct Certain Depositions Out of Time filed by American Airlines Inc, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cawyer, Russell) Modified filers on 8/12/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 08/11/2026)

ORDER: The Court finds that the 79 Motion should be and hereby is GRANTED. Accordingly, the depositions of Dr. Sean Tikkun, Sara Smolik, Esq. (EEOC Sr. Counsel), Mark Tudela, Don Turnbull, and Helen Reynolds shall be conducted on or before September 30, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/12/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

MOTION entry of consent decree filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Lang, Alexa) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Judgment