Case: EEOC v. AutoZone, INC.

2:06-cv-00926 | U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Filed Date: March 30, 2006

Closed Date: 2012

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Case Summary

On March 30, 2006, the Phoenix District Office of the EEOC filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiff sued the automobile repairer AutoZone, Inc. under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The plaintiff, representing a female employee of AutoZone Inc., asked the court for monetary relief for the complainant and injunctive relief enjoining the defendant from future discrimination on the basis of sex. Specifically, the plaintiff claimed that her…

On March 30, 2006, the Phoenix District Office of the EEOC filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiff sued the automobile repairer AutoZone, Inc. under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The plaintiff, representing a female employee of AutoZone Inc., asked the court for monetary relief for the complainant and injunctive relief enjoining the defendant from future discrimination on the basis of sex. Specifically, the plaintiff claimed that her manager at AutoZone Inc. had sexually harassed her, and that her employer had retaliated against her when she complained of the sexual harassment.

On June 5, 2008 Judge Stephen M McNamee granted the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment with regard to the defendant's affirmative defense. AutoZone Inc. had argued as an affirmative defense that the complainant's previous conviction of disorderly conduct would have constituted termination regardless of her sexual harassment complaints. The Court found this defense lacked sufficient evidence and was merely speculation. AutoZone Inc. further argued an affirmative defense that punitive damages in this case were a violation of the state and federal constitution. Judge McNamee found this affirmative defense erroneous.

On September 11, 2008 Judge Stephen M McNamee denied the defendant's motion for summary judgment. Judge McNamee ruled that material questions remained with regard to the sexual harassment, the plaintiff's actions following the sexual harassment, and whether the complainant was retaliated against after she filed complaints of sexual harassment. Given these remaining questions, summary judgement was inappropriate.

The parties then disputed jury instruction. On December 11, 2008, the EEOC provided proposed jury instructions. The defendant claimed that the instructions were incorrect because the plaintiff had not pled that tangible employment action occurred in retaliation to her complaint. On June 1, 2009, Judge McNamee found the instructions proper. The model instructions direct the jury to find whether or not the complainant proved she had suffered a tangible employment action. If found, the defendant was vicariously liable for the manager's conduct, and the defendant's affirmative defense would not be considered.

On June 10, 2009, a jury found for the plaintiff. The jury found that the plaintiff did experience a hostile work environment, but also found that AutoZone Inc. did not retaliate against the complainant. The jury found AutoZone Inc. liable to the complainant for $15,000 in compensatory damages and $50,000 in punitive damages.

On June 22, 2009 the defendant moved for a judgment as a matter of law, or alliteratively, a new trial. On July 24, 2009 Judge McNamee found that there was legally sufficient evidence for the jury finding, and there was not mistake in the case. He denied both motions.

On June 25, 2009, the EEOC moved to amend the judgment to include equitable relief. On November 9, 2009, Judge McNamee partially granted the EEOC's motion. He granted requests to require training programs, and he granted the request to require updated posters with specific information about Title VII and a complaint process. He denied the motion for a permanent injunction enjoining the defendant from discriminating against employees based on sex because the complainant in this case was the only to come forward with a complaint, and because AutoZone had sufficiently shown that sexual harassment was unlikely to reoccur. He also denied relief requiring the defendant to investigate all employee complaints of sexual harassment from the last three years, relief requiring the defendant to change its complaint process, and relief requiring monitoring and reporting.

The Defendant then moved for partial reconsideration with regard to new postings on Title VII. One January 6, 2010, Judge McNamee ordered that the original posters may be used as a foundation, but he found three problems that must be corrected. The posters must be updated, they must include EEOC contact information for the Phoenix Field Office, and they must be moved further from the manager's offices.

On July 23, 2012, Judge McNamee found that the defendant had paid the ordered monetary damages, so he ordered that the bond securing judgment could be released.

Summary Authors

David Friedman (5/20/2008)

Gabriela Hybel (11/14/2016)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Knoller, Guy David (Arizona)

Kruse, Katherine (Arizona)

Attorney for Defendant

Chess, Laurie M. (Florida)

Johnsen, Donald Peder (Arizona)

Kern, Tracy E (Louisiana)

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Docket (PACER)

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Autozone, Inc. to Pay $65,000 for Sexual Harassment; EEOC Secures Unanimous Jury Verdict

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Docket for: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Autozone, Inc.
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1 March 30, 2006

COMPLAINT, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 03/30/2006)

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March 30, 2006

This case has been assigned to the Honorable Stephen M. McNamee. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV06-926-PHX-SMM. (entered by JIR ) (Entered: 04/03/2006)

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March 30, 2006

This case has been assigned to the Honorable Stephen M. McNamee. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV06-926-PHX-SMM. (entered by JIR )

2 April 3, 2006

Summons Issued as to Autozone, Inc.. (JIR ) (Entered: 04/03/2006)

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3 April 10, 2006

Standard Civil Track Initial ORDER . Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 4/10/2006. (TCA, ) (Entered: 04/12/2006)

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4 April 17, 2006

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Autozone, Inc. served on 4/6/2006, answer due 4/26/2006. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 04/17/2006)

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5 April 25, 2006

ANSWER to Complaint by Autozone, Inc..(Johnsen, Donald) (Entered: 04/25/2006)

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6 April 25, 2006

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Autozone, Inc.. (Johnsen, Donald) (Entered: 04/25/2006)

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7 May 16, 2006

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Tracy E Kern on behalf of Autozone, Inc.. (BAS, ) (Entered: 05/16/2006)

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8 May 16, 2006

ORDER pursuant to General Order 05-25 granting 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice.Per the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, applicant has five (5) days in which to register as a user of the Electronic Filing System. Registration to be accomplished via the court's website at www.azd.uscourts.gov. (BAS, )(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 05/16/2006)

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9 May 16, 2006

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Suzanne M Risey on behalf of Autozone, Inc.. (BAS, ) (Entered: 05/16/2006)

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10 May 16, 2006

ORDER pursuant to General Order 05-25 granting 9 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice.Per the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, applicant has five (5) days in which to register as a user of the Electronic Filing System. Registration to be accomplished via the court's website at www.azd.uscourts.gov. (BAS, )(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 05/16/2006)

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11 June 27, 2006

Notice re Preparedness for Scheduling Conference by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 3 Order (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 06/27/2006)

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12 July 3, 2006

ORDER Scheduling Conference set for 8/17/2006 04:00 PM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Stephen M McNamee.. Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 7/3/2006. (TCA, ) (Entered: 07/03/2006)

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13 Aug. 10, 2006

REPORT re: Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/10/2006)

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14 Aug. 16, 2006

Notice re Service of Intitial Disclosure Statement by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/16/2006)

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15 Aug. 17, 2006

Notice re Service of Defendant's Rule 26 Initial Disclosures by Autozone, Inc. (Johnsen, Donald) (Entered: 08/17/2006)

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16 Aug. 17, 2006

Minute Entry (text only entry) for proceedings held before Judge Stephen M McNamee : Apr. Katherine Kruse for pla, pla present, Donald Johnsen/Tracy Kern for dft, client Rep Robert Gomez presentScheduling Conference held on 8/17/2006. Pretrial Conference set for 10/3/2007 04:00 PM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Stephen M McNamee. Court order to follow.(Court Reporter Gary Moll.) (TCA, ) (Entered: 08/18/2006)

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17 Aug. 22, 2006

RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 7/27/2007. Dispositive motions due by 9/14/2007. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/3/2007 04:00 PM before Judge Stephen M McNamee. Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 8/17/06. (LCF) (Entered: 08/22/2006)

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18 Aug. 28, 2006

Notice re Service of First Request for Production of Documents by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/28/2006)

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19 Sept. 27, 2006

Notice re Service of Defendant's Responses to EEOC's First Request for Production of Documents by Autozone, Inc. (Risey, Suzanne) (Entered: 09/27/2006)

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20 Oct. 11, 2006

Notice re Service of Defendant's Supplemental Responses to EEOC's First Request for Production of Documents by Autozone, Inc. (Risey, Suzanne) (Entered: 10/11/2006)

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21 Oct. 20, 2006

Notice re Service of Defendant's First Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiff by Autozone, Inc. (Risey, Suzanne) (Entered: 10/20/2006)

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22 Dec. 22, 2006

Notice re Service of Responses to Defendant's First Discovery Requests by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 12/22/2006)

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23 April 10, 2007

NOTICE of Change of Address by Tracy E Kern (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 04/10/2007)

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24 April 12, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of AutoZone, Inc. pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6), filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 04/12/2007)

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25 April 18, 2007

Notice re Service of First Set of Interrogatories by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 04/18/2007)

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26 April 24, 2007

Notice re of Service of Defendant's Notice of Deposition by Autozone, Inc. (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 04/24/2007)

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27 April 29, 2007

First MOTION for Extension of Time for Deadlines on Discovery, Dispositive Motions, and Pretrial Conference by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 04/29/2007)

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28 April 30, 2007

ORDER granting 27 Motion for Extension of Time;Discovery due by 9/14/2007, Dispositive motions due by 11/2/2007, Final Pretrial Conference is re-set to 11/20/07 at 4:00, 10/3/07 Final Pretrial Conference is vacated. Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 4/30/07.(LSP) (Entered: 04/30/2007)

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29 May 22, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance by P David Lopez on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Lopez, P) (Entered: 05/22/2007)

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30 June 5, 2007

Notice re Service of Defendant's Answers to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories by Autozone, Inc. (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 06/05/2007)

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31 June 11, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Scott Anderson, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 06/11/2007)

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32 June 11, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Kirk Carter, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 06/11/2007)

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33 June 11, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Brian Slaughter, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 06/11/2007)

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34 June 11, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Donna Porter, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 06/11/2007)

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35 June 14, 2007

Notice re of Service of Notice of Deposition by Autozone, Inc. (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 06/14/2007)

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36 June 14, 2007

Notice re of Service of Defendant's Third Supplemental Responses to Plaintiff's First Request for Production of Documents by Autozone, Inc. (Kern, Tracy) Modified on 6/15/2007, INCORRECT PDF DOCUMENT ATTACHED. ATTORNEY REFILED AT 37, (LSP). (Entered: 06/14/2007)

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37 June 14, 2007

Notice re of Service of Defendant's Third Supplemenal Responses to Plaintiff's First Request for Production of Documents [CORRECTED] by Autozone, Inc. re 36 Other Notice (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 06/14/2007)

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38 June 19, 2007

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Amendment to 32 Notice of Deposition of Kirk Carter. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 06/19/2007)

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39 June 19, 2007

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Amendment to 34 Notice of Deposition of Donna Porter. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 06/19/2007)

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40 June 25, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Staci Saucier, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Lopez, P) (Entered: 06/25/2007)

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41 July 6, 2007

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to attorney Laurie M Chess on behalf of Autozone, Inc. (BAS, ) (Entered: 07/09/2007)

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42 July 9, 2007

ORDER pursuant to General Order 05-25 granting 41 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice.Per the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, applicant has five (5) days in which to register as a user of the Electronic Filing System. Registration to be accomplished via the court's website at www.azd.uscourts.gov. (BAS, )(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 07/09/2007)

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43 July 9, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of AutoZone, Inc., filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 07/09/2007)

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July 9, 2007

PRO HAC VICE FEE PAID. $ 100, receipt number PHX059752 as to Laurie M Chess. (BAS, )

44 July 30, 2007

Notice re of Service of Defendant's Second Set of Interrogatories, Second Request for Production of Documents, and Request for Admissions by Autozone, Inc. (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 07/30/2007)

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45 Aug. 8, 2007

STIPULATION to Extend Deadlines by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Johnsen, Donald) (Entered: 08/08/2007)

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46 Aug. 10, 2007

ORDER denying 45 STIPULATION to Extend Deadlines. Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 8/9/07. (LSP) (Entered: 08/10/2007)

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47 Aug. 16, 2007

Notice re Service of Discovery by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1st Request for Admission, 2nd Set of Request for Production and 2nd Set of Interrogatories (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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48 Aug. 16, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Joe Acuna, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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49 Aug. 16, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Josh Arias, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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50 Aug. 16, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Hector Barajas, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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51 Aug. 16, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Ibis Miranda, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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52 Aug. 16, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Johnnie Millan, filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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53 Aug. 16, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Mariano Chaffino, filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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54 Aug. 16, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Howard Brown, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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55 Aug. 16, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Staci Saucier, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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56 Aug. 20, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Brian Goddard, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/20/2007)

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57 Aug. 20, 2007

Notice re First Supplemental Disclosure Statement by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/20/2007)

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58 Aug. 21, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Janine Wing, filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 08/21/2007)

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59 Aug. 21, 2007

NOTICE of Deposition of Stacy Wing, filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 08/21/2007)

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60 Aug. 31, 2007

Third MOTION for Extension of Time discovery, dispositive motions, pretrial conference by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 08/31/2007)

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61 Sept. 5, 2007

ORDER denying 60 Motion to Extend Discovery. Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 9/4/07.(MAP) (Entered: 09/05/2007)

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62 Sept. 6, 2007

Notice re of Service of Defendant's Responses to Plaintiff's First Request for Admissions by Autozone, Inc. (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 09/06/2007)

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63 Sept. 7, 2007

Notice by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Service of Responses to Defendant's 1st Set of Admissions, 2nd Request for Production of Documents and 2nd Set of Interrogatories (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 09/07/2007)

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64 Sept. 10, 2007

Notice re Notice of Cancellation by Autozone, Inc. re 59 Notice of Deposition of Stacy Wing (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

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65 Sept. 10, 2007

Notice re Re-Notice of Telephone Deposition by Autozone, Inc. re 58 Notice of Deposition of Janine Wing (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

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66 Sept. 10, 2007

Notice by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Second Supplemental Disclosure Statement (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

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67 Sept. 10, 2007

Notice re Amended Deposition by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 50 Notice of Deposition Hector Barajas (Lopez, P) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

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68 Sept. 11, 2007

ORDER Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/20/2007 04:00 PM before Judge Stephen M McNamee FURTHER ORDERED if this case shall be tried to a jury, counsel shall prepare and sign a Proposed Pretrial Order and submit it to the Court no later than 10/19/2007. Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 9/10/07. (MAP) (Entered: 09/11/2007)

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69 Sept. 12, 2007

Notice re of Service of Defendant's Answers to Plaintiff's Second Set of Interrogatories and Responses to Plaintiff's Second Request for Production of Documents by Autozone, Inc. (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

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70 Sept. 14, 2007

Notice re Notice of Service of Defendant's First Supplemental Rule 26 Initial Disclosures by Autozone, Inc. (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 09/14/2007)

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71 Sept. 14, 2007

Notice re Third Supplement Disclosure by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Lopez, P) (Entered: 09/14/2007)

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72 Sept. 17, 2007

Notice re Notice of Service of Defendant's Supplemental Answers to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories by Autozone, Inc. (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 09/17/2007)

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73 Sept. 18, 2007

Notice re Notice of Service of Defendant's Revised Supplemental Answers to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories by Autozone, Inc. (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 09/18/2007)

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74 Sept. 27, 2007

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend Pre-Trial Order Deadlines by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 09/27/2007)

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75 Sept. 28, 2007

ORDER granting 74 Motion for Extension of Time. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 11/5/2007. Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 9/28/2007.(TCA)(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 09/28/2007)

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76 Oct. 1, 2007

Notice by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Fourth Supplemental Disclosure Statement (Lopez, P) (Entered: 10/01/2007)

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77 Oct. 19, 2007

AMENDED ANSWER to Plaintiff's Complaint by Autozone, Inc.. (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

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78 Oct. 25, 2007

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Autozone, Inc.. Second Amended Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint. (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 10/25/2007)

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79 Nov. 1, 2007

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A part 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit A part 2# 3 Exhibit Exhibit A part 3# 4 Exhibit Exhibit A part 4# 5 Exhibit Exhibit A part 5# 6 Exhibit Exhibit A part 6# 7 Exhibit Exhibit A part 7# 8 Exhibit Exhibit B# 9 Exhibit Exhibit C part 1# 10 Exhibit Exhibit C part 2# 11 Exhibit Exhibit C part 3# 12 Exhibit Exhibit D# 13 Statement of Material Facts in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment# 14 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment# 15 Appendix Anderson vs. Arizona# 16 Appendix Molina vs. Phoenix Union# 17 Appendix Penrod vs. Mohave Community College# 18 Appendix Sykes vs. Pennsylvania State Police)(Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 11/01/2007)

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80 Nov. 1, 2007

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend Pre-Trial Order Deadlines by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 11/01/2007)

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81 Nov. 2, 2007

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Affirmative Defenses six and eight in Second Amended Answer by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Lopez, P) (Entered: 11/02/2007)

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82 Nov. 2, 2007

STATEMENT of Facts in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment re 81 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Affirmative Defenses six and eight in Second Amended Answer by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Lopez, P) (Entered: 11/02/2007)

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83 Nov. 5, 2007

ORDER granting 80 Motion for Extension of Time. Final Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 11/20/07 is vacated. Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 11/5/07.(LSP) (Entered: 11/05/2007)

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84 Nov. 15, 2007

RESPONSE in Opposition re 81 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Affirmative Defenses six and eight in Second Amended Answer Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Facts in Support of it's[sic] Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6)(Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 11/15/2007)

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85 Nov. 15, 2007

RESPONSE in Opposition re 81 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Affirmative Defenses six and eight in Second Amended Answer Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 11/15/2007)

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86 Nov. 20, 2007

First MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond to Defendant's Motion For Summary Judgment; Motion For Expedited Ruling by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 11/20/2007)

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87 Nov. 21, 2007

ORDER granting 86 Motion for Extension of Time to 12/13/07 to file response to Dft's Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Stephen M McNamee on 11/21/07.(LSP) (Entered: 11/21/2007)

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88 Nov. 29, 2007

REPLY in Support re 81 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Affirmative Defenses six and eight in Second Amended Answer filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 11/29/2007)

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89 Dec. 13, 2007

DOCUMENT #89 STRICKEN PURSUANT TO ORDER #102 FILED ON 6/19/08. RESPONSE re 79 MOTION for Summary Judgment Local Rule 56.1Response to Defendant's Separate Statement of Facts by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) Modified on 6/19/2008 (LSP). (Entered: 12/13/2007)

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90 Dec. 13, 2007

DOCUMENT #90 STRICKEN PURSUANT TO ORDER #102 FILED ON 6/19/08. RESPONSE in Opposition re 79 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) Modified on 6/19/2008 (LSP). (Entered: 12/13/2007)

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91 Dec. 13, 2007

DOCUMENT #91 STRICKEN PURSUANT TO ORDER #102 FILED ON 6/19/08. STATEMENT of Facts in Support of EEOC's Response to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment re 90 Response in Opposition to Motion by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-5, # 2 Exhibit 6-11, # 3 Exhibit 12-19)(Kruse, Katherine) Modified on 6/19/2008 (LSP). (Entered: 12/13/2007)

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92 Dec. 18, 2007

Notice re of Service of Defendant's Fourth Supplemental Responses to Plaintiff's First Request for Production of Documents by Autozone, Inc. (Kern, Tracy) (Entered: 12/18/2007)

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93 Dec. 21, 2007

DOCUMENT #93 STRICKEN PURSUANT TO ORDER #102 FILED ON 6/19/08. REPLY in Support re 79 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Chess, Laurie) Modified on 6/19/2008 (LSP). (Entered: 12/21/2007)

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94 Dec. 21, 2007

DOCUMENT #94 STRICKEN PURSUANT TO ORDER #102 FILED ON 6/19/08. OBJECTION re 91 Statement, Objections to Certain of Plaintiff's Statement of Fact filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Chess, Laurie) Modified on 6/19/2008 (LSP). (Entered: 12/21/2007)

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95 Jan. 7, 2008

Notice re of Filing of Plaintiff's Exhibit 19: Signed Declaration of Luz Gomez a/k/a Luz Hernandez by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 19: Signed Declaration of Luz Gomez a/k/a Luz Hernandez)(Lopez, P) (Entered: 01/07/2008)

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96 Feb. 7, 2008

MOTION to Strike re (1) Motion To Strike Exhibits Attached to Defendants Reply, (2) Motion To Strike Defendants Objections to Certain of Plaintiffs Statement of Facts, or, In the Alternative (3) Motion For Leave To File Surreply; and (4) Motion To Exclude Defendants 2002 Employee Handbook From Evidence And To Strike An Exhibit Containing An Excerpt From That Handbook. by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 02/07/2008)

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97 Feb. 11, 2008

First MOTION for Extension of Time to extend time to respond to Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Exhibits attached to Defendant's Reply, (2) Motion to Strike "Defendant's Objections to Certain of Plaintiff's Statement of Facts", or, in the alternative, (3) Motion for Leave to File Surreply; and (4) Motion to Exclude Defendant's 2002 Employee Handbook from Evidence and to Strike an Exhibit Containing an Excerpt from that Handbook by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Chess, Laurie) (Entered: 02/11/2008)

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory:

Arizona

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 30, 2006

Closing Date: 2012

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

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

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC 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

Autozone, Inc.

Autozone, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of Arizona 2:06-cv-00926

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 09-16860

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 09-17149

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 10-15059

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Training

Amount Defendant Pays: $65,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Record-keeping

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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