Case: EEOC v. RACETRAC PETROLEUM, INC.

1:06-cv-00761 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: March 31, 2006

Closed Date: Feb. 21, 2009

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Atlanta District Office brought this Title VII suit against RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc., a Georgia company operating numerous gasoline stations, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division on March 31, 2006. The EEOC's complaint alleged that RaceTrac discriminated against the intervenor employee for her religious beliefs by not accommodating her religious practices, retaliating against her for complaining about her treatment and ultimately firing h…
The EEOC's Atlanta District Office brought this Title VII suit against RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc., a Georgia company operating numerous gasoline stations, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division on March 31, 2006. The EEOC's complaint alleged that RaceTrac discriminated against the intervenor employee for her religious beliefs by not accommodating her religious practices, retaliating against her for complaining about her treatment and ultimately firing her. The intervenor intervened in the suit in July. On November 22, 2006, the parties notified the court of their settlement agreement and in February 2007, the court signed the consent decree. The consent decree enjoined RaceTrac from future discrimination against employees based on religion, retaliating against employees, required posting a notice of compliance with Title VII at its Store Support Center, maintain a Title VII training program for its managers, required to report discrimination to the EEOC and revise its anti-retaliation policy and inform new employees of the policy. The consent decree provided $125,000 in damages for the intervenor and RaceTrac was enjoined from giving the intervenor anything but a neutral reference for other employers when contacted by them. The settlement term was 2 years. The docket sheet does not show any further enforcement; the case was presumably closed in 2009.

Summary Authors

Aaron Weismann (5/30/2007)

Clearinghouse (6/10/2017)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4240995/parties/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-racetrac-petroleum-inc/

Judge(s)

Cooper, Clarence (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alfred-George, Pamela A (Georgia)

Katz, Stephen M. (Georgia)

Kiel, Gerald S. (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Farmer, Robyn Wilensky (Georgia)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

1:06-cv-00761

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.

Feb. 21, 2007

Feb. 21, 2007

Docket
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Complaint

EEOC v. Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

Complaint
11

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Order

EEOC v. Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.

July 18, 2006

July 18, 2006

Order/Opinion
40

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Notice of Settlement

EEOC v. Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.

Nov. 22, 2006

Nov. 22, 2006

Settlement Agreement
45

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Consent Decree

EEOC v. Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.

Feb. 21, 2007

Feb. 21, 2007

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4240995/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-racetrac-petroleum-inc/

Last updated July 14, 2026, 5:14 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 March 31, 2006

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand filed, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(vs) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 04/03/2006)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 June 16, 2006

ANSWER to Complaint by Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.. Discovery ends on 11/13/2006.(Farmer, Robyn) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 06/16/2006)

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3 June 16, 2006

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph P. Shelton on behalf of Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. (Shelton, Joseph) (Entered: 06/16/2006)

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4 June 16, 2006

NOTICE of Appearance by Robyn Wilensky Farmer on behalf of Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. (Farmer, Robyn) (Entered: 06/16/2006)

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5 June 16, 2006

Guidelines for Discovery and Motion Practice Signed by Judge Janet F. King on 6/16/06. (vs) (Entered: 06/19/2006)

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6 July 13, 2006

Third Party MOTION to Intervene by Baht Tziyon f/k/a Dian Paul. (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 07/13/2006)

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7 July 17, 2006

MOTION for Extension of Time File Certificate of Interested Persons and Planning Report by Baht Tziyon. (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 07/17/2006)

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8 July 17, 2006

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen M. Katz on behalf of Baht Tziyon (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 07/17/2006)

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9 July 17, 2006

Joint PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY SCHEDULE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.. (Shelton, Joseph) (Entered: 07/17/2006)

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10 July 17, 2006

Certificate of Interested Persons by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.. (Shelton, Joseph) (Entered: 07/17/2006)

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11 July 18, 2006

ORDER granting 6 Motion to Intervene, granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time up and including 7/26/06, for Tziyon to file Certificate of Interested Persons and Joint Planning Report. The Court will issue a scheduling order imcorporating the information contained in both planning reports. Signed by Judge Janet F. King on 7/18/06. (vs) (Entered: 07/18/2006)

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12 July 19, 2006

NOTICE Of Change of Address by Baht Tziyon (Katz, Stephen) Modified on 7/21/2006 (vs). (Entered: 07/19/2006)

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13 July 20, 2006

Initial Disclosures by Racetrac Petroleum, Inc..(Farmer, Robyn) (Entered: 07/20/2006)

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14 July 20, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Confirming Service of Discovery Requests by Racetrac Petroleum, Inc..(Shelton, Joseph) Modified on 7/25/2006 to correct text (vs). (Entered: 07/20/2006)

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15 July 25, 2006

NOTICE by Baht Tziyon Regarding Joint Preliminary Planning Report and Scheduling Order (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 07/25/2006)

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16 July 25, 2006

Certificate of Interested Persons by Baht Tziyon. (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 07/25/2006)

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17 July 25, 2006

Initial Disclosures by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 07/25/2006)

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18 July 25, 2006

Certificate of Service re Plaintiff's Initial Disclosures by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Alfred-George, Pamela) Modified on 7/26/2006 to correct text to accurately reflect document filed(vs). (Entered: 07/25/2006)

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19 July 27, 2006

SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery ends on 11/13/2006. Summary Judgment Motion due by 12/4/2006. If no Summary Judgment Motion, then the Proposed Pretrial Order due by 12/14/2006. Signed by Judge Janet F. King on 7/27/06. (lwc) (Entered: 07/27/2006)

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20 Aug. 1, 2006

Initial Disclosures by Baht Tziyon.(Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 08/01/2006)

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21 Aug. 9, 2006

Amended Initial Disclosures by Baht Tziyon.(Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 08/09/2006)

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22 Aug. 25, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 08/25/2006)

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23 Aug. 25, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 08/25/2006)

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24 Aug. 28, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 08/28/2006)

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25 Aug. 28, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 08/28/2006)

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26 Sept. 8, 2006

NOTICE by Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. Of Service of Subpoenas (Shelton, Joseph) (Entered: 09/08/2006)

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27 Sept. 15, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 09/15/2006)

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28 Sept. 15, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 09/15/2006)

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29 Sept. 22, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 09/22/2006)

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30 Sept. 22, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 09/22/2006)

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31 Sept. 22, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 09/22/2006)

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32 Sept. 22, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 09/22/2006)

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33 Sept. 28, 2006

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Julie Lamy filed by Baht Tziyon (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 09/28/2006)

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34 Oct. 20, 2006

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 10/20/2006)

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35 Nov. 1, 2006

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Tanya Aikens filed by Baht Tziyon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 11/01/2006)

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36 Nov. 1, 2006

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Alison Moran filed by Baht Tziyon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 11/01/2006)

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37 Nov. 1, 2006

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Rebekah Calhoun filed by Baht Tziyon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 11/01/2006)

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38 Nov. 8, 2006

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Baht Tziyon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Extending Discovery)(Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 11/08/2006)

1 Text of Proposed Order Order Extending Discovery

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39 Nov. 8, 2006

ORDER granting 38 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Discovery ends on 12/28/2006. Signed by Judge Janet F. King on 11/8/06. (vs) Modified on 11/15/2006 to correct discovery date (vs). (Entered: 11/09/2006)

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40 Nov. 22, 2006

NOTICE of Settlement by Baht Tziyon (Katz, Stephen) (Entered: 11/22/2006)

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41 Jan. 5, 2007

NOTICE to Parties Regarding Summary Judgment Motions Signed by Judge Janet F. King on 1/5/07. (lwc) (Entered: 01/05/2007)

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42 Jan. 19, 2007

PROPOSED CONSENT ORDER CONSENT DECREE. (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 01/19/2007)

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43 Jan. 24, 2007

PROPOSED CONSENT ORDER consent decree. (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 01/24/2007)

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44 Feb. 9, 2007

PROPOSED CONSENT ORDER. (Alfred-George, Pamela) (Entered: 02/09/2007)

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45 Feb. 21, 2007

CONSENT DECREE by all parties Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 2/21/07. (vs) (Entered: 02/21/2007)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Georgia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 31, 2006

Closing Date: Feb. 21, 2009

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers.

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Private 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

Racetrac Petrolium

Racetrac Petrolium, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Georgia 1:06-cv-00761

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Monitoring

Neutral/Positive Reference

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 125000

Order Duration: 2007 - 2009

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

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