Case: EEOC v. GODWINS SUPERMARKET

4:03-cv-03386 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Filed Date: Aug. 22, 2003

Closed Date: May 11, 2004

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Dallas district office sued Godwin's Supermarket, a Texas supermarket, on August 22, 2003 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The EEOC's complaint is unavailable for this case, however the consent decree, filed on May 11, 2004, summarizes the EEOC's causes of action. The EEOC alleged that Godwin's violated Title VII when it discriminated based on sex (female) when it terminated an employee because of her pregnancy. The consent decree stipulated that the defendant would pay $25,000 in damages to the aggrieved employee; revise, distribute and post its EEO policy; implement harsher punishments for discrimination; revise their managerial rating system; provide two hours of annual Title VII training; and report complaints of discrimination annually to the EEOC.

Summary Authors

Aaron Weismann (6/12/2007)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

4:03-cv-03386

Docket

EEOC v. Godwin's Supermarket, et al

May 11, 2004

May 11, 2004

Docket
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4:03-cv-03386

Memorandum and Order [Regarding Discovery Motions, Summary Judgment, and Motions to Dismiss]

EEOC v. Godwin's Supermarket, et al

Sept. 30, 2003

Sept. 30, 2003

Order/Opinion
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Consent Decree

EEOC v Godwin's Supermarket, et al

May 12, 2004

May 12, 2004

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

Last updated March 24, 2025, 8:11 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT by Equal Employment Opp filed; (bchurchill) (Entered: 08/28/2003)

Aug. 22, 2003

Aug. 22, 2003

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Order setting Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference on 1:30 12/19/03 before Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore and Order to Disclose Interested Persons, filed. ( Signed by Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore ) Parties notified. (bchurchill) (Entered: 08/28/2003)

Aug. 22, 2003

Aug. 22, 2003

2 SUMMONS issued for Godwin's Supermarket, Windog Enterprises (bchurchill) (Entered: 08/28/2003)

Aug. 22, 2003

Aug. 22, 2003

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER regarding discovery motions, motions for summary judgment and analogous motions to dismiss , entered. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore ) (sfedele) (Entered: 10/01/2003)

Sept. 30, 2003

Sept. 30, 2003

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ANSWER to Complaint by Godwin's Supermarket, Windog Enterprises, filed. (psmith) (Entered: 10/31/2003)

Oct. 27, 2003

Oct. 27, 2003

Filing Fee Paid; FILING FEE $ 255.00 RECEIPT # 539087 by Benson (sfedele) (Entered: 12/19/2003)

Dec. 12, 2003

Dec. 12, 2003

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JOINT DISCOVERY/Case Management Plan by Equal Employment Opp, Godwin's Supermarket, Windog Enterprises , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 12/17/2003)

Dec. 16, 2003

Dec. 16, 2003

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Minute entry: Rule 16 Scheudling Conf. held. Apps: Keri Mallon and Stephen Skinne both by phone . Ct Reporter: Stephanie Carlisle . Scheduling Order Entered. Disclosure of Interested Parties to be filed Mon. (hlerma) (Entered: 12/23/2003)

Dec. 19, 2003

Dec. 19, 2003

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS by Godwin's Supermarket filed. (tward) (Entered: 12/23/2003)

Dec. 22, 2003

Dec. 22, 2003

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS by Equal Employment Opp filed. (tward) (Entered: 12/23/2003)

Dec. 22, 2003

Dec. 22, 2003

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SCHEDULING ORDER setting Amending of pleadings 1/15/04 ; Joining of parties 1/15/04 ; Pltf expert witness list submitted by 5/1/04 ; Deft expert witness list submitted by 6/1/04 ; Discovery cutoff 7/1/04 ; Deadline for filing all dispositive motions 8/1/04 ; Deadline for filing non-dispositive motions 8/1/04 ; Pretrial order to be submitted on or before 12/23/04 ; Docket call deadline 1:30 12/31/04 ; before Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore , entered. Parties notified. Trial Term: January 2005; ETT: 3 days, Jury trial ( Signed by Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore ) (khightower) (Entered: 12/24/2003)

Dec. 23, 2003

Dec. 23, 2003

Rec'd proposed consent decree frw'd to cRD (sfedele) (Entered: 05/04/2004)

April 30, 2004

April 30, 2004

Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 22, 2003

Closing Date: May 11, 2004

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

Goodwin's Supermarket

Goodwin's Supermarket

Windog Enterprises, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Texas 4:03-cv-03386

Available Documents:

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:

Discrimination Prohibition

Expungement of Employment Record

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 25000

Order Duration: 2004 - 2006

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Pregnancy discrimination

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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