Case: Santana v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

4:98-cv-00136 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

Filed Date: Sept. 16, 1998

Closed Date: 2000

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Case Summary

EEOC's Charlotte, NC office filed this lawsuit alleging discrimination based on national origin against the defendant, Sears, Roebuck & Co. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (Eastern Division) on 09/16/1998. The defendant operates the Sears store chain nationwide. EEOC alleged on behalf of a job applicant who was a naturalized American of Mexican origin that the defendant refused to hire him because of his national origin and specifically Spanish a…

After postponing the trial date three times, the district court judge Malcolm J. Howard granted defendant's motion for summary judgment. Judge Howard believed that although the plaintiff made a prima facie case under the McDonnell-Douglas framework, he failed to show discrimination was the real reason for defendant's refusing to hire him. Both the EEOC and the individual complainant appealed to the Fourth Circuit.

The Fourth Circuit reversed and remanded the case. The Fourth Circuit followed the Supreme Court's decision in Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Prods., Inc. The Fourth Circuit held that a plaintiff did not need to prove pretext for discrimination. Sufficient evidence to find that the employer's asserted justification is false is enough to survive a summary judgment motion. EEOC v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 243 F.3d 846 (4th Cir. 2001).

Upon remand of the case, the individual complainant voluntarily dismissed the case after settling with the defendant. The EEOC resolved its suit on 10/10/2001 with a consent decree with a one-year term.

Under the consent decree, the defendant was prohibited from discriminating against future job applicants on the basis of national origin. The defendant was also required to provide training and post notice about EEO laws and policies.

Summary Authors

Justin Kanter (6/19/2007)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

David, Lorraine C.

Ebron-Fubara, Erania (North Carolina)

Fox, Rosemary J. (North Carolina)

Gregory, Robert John

Attorney for Defendant

Dellinger, Stephen D. (North Carolina)

Judge(s)

Howard, Malcolm Jones (North Carolina)

Attorney for Plaintiff

David, Lorraine C.

Ebron-Fubara, Erania (North Carolina)

Fox, Rosemary J. (North Carolina)

Gregory, Robert John

Sklover, Philip B.

Stewart, C. Gregory

Weinstein, Mindy E. (North Carolina)

Attorney for Defendant

Dellinger, Stephen D. (North Carolina)

Spears, James Bernard

Walters, Jerry Howard

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Documents in this case

4:98-cv-00136	Docket Santana, et al v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.	Oct. 10, 2001	Oct. 10, 2001 Docket
1 4:98-cv-00136	Complaint EEOC v. Sears, Roebuck & CO	Sept. 16, 1998	Sept. 16, 1998 Complaint
31 4:98-cv-00136	Order [Granting Defense Motion for Summary Judgment] EEOC & Francisco G. Santana v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.	Feb. 3, 2000	Feb. 3, 2000 Order/Opinion
00-01507	Opinion [From USCA] EEOC v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit	March 20, 2001	March 20, 2001 Order/Opinion 243 F.3d 846
52 4:98-cv-00136	Consent Decree EEOC v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.	Oct. 10, 2001	Oct. 10, 2001 Settlement Agreement

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Docket

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Docket for: Santana v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Sept. 16, 1998	Complaint filed alleging failure or refusal to hire based on national origin, Mexican, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. JURY DEMAND. (ll) (Entered: 09/18/1998)	RECAP
2	Sept. 16, 1998	Request for Waiver of Service as to Sears, Roebuck & Co. (**Not signed or dated by counsel and therefore not FILED) (ll) (Entered: 09/18/1998)	RECAP
	Sept. 16, 1998	(ll) (Entered: 09/18/1998)	PACER
	Sept. 16, 1998	(ll)
3	Oct. 26, 1998	Motion to intervene by Francisco G. Santana, cs. (response due 11/18/98) (dh) (Entered: 10/27/1998)	RECAP
4	Nov. 23, 1998	Answer to Complaint by Sears, Roebuck & Co. (dh) (Entered: 11/23/1998)	RECAP
	Nov. 23, 1998	Motion(s) submitted: [3-1] motion to intervene by Francisco G. Santana submitted. CASE FILE TO JUDGE HOWARD FOR CONSIDERATION. (dh) (Entered: 11/23/1998)	PACER
	Nov. 23, 1998	Motion(s) submitted: [3-1] motion to intervene by Francisco G. Santana submitted. CASE FILE TO JUDGE HOWARD FOR CONSIDERATION. (dh)
5	Dec. 16, 1998	Order granting [3-1] motion to intervene by Francisco G. Santana signed by Malcolm J. Howard. cys served. (dh) (Entered: 12/16/1998)	RECAP
6	Dec. 16, 1998	Request for Discovery Plan: Discovery Plan due by 1/5/99 (dh) (Entered: 12/16/1998)	RECAP
	Dec. 31, 1998	Letter on left side of case file - Parties have been given permission from USMJ Dixon to file discovery plan by 1/11/99. (ll) (Entered: 12/31/1998)	PACER
	Dec. 31, 1998	Letter on left side of case file - Parties have been given permission from USMJ Dixon to file discovery plan by 1/11/99. (ll)
7	Jan. 11, 1999	Discovery Plan filed by Sears, Roebuck & Co., Francisco G. Santana (dh) (Entered: 01/13/1999)	RECAP
	Jan. 13, 1999	Case submitted to: USMJ Dixon [7-1] discovery submitted. CASE FILE TO USMJ DIXON FOR ENTRY OF SCHEDULING ORDER. (dh) (Entered: 01/13/1999)	PACER
	Jan. 13, 1999	Case submitted to: USMJ Dixon [7-1] discovery submitted. CASE FILE TO USMJ DIXON FOR ENTRY OF SCHEDULING ORDER. (dh)
8	Jan. 22, 1999	Order on Scheduling by Magistrate Wallace W. Dixon setting Discovery cutoff 6/1/99 Deadline for filing of all motions 7/1/99 Jury Trial scheduled for 10/18/99 before Judge Malcolm J. Howard Place: Greenville, NC No. of Interrogs. 25 No. of Depositions 10. Cys. served. Cal. cy. (ll) (Entered: 01/22/1999)	RECAP
9	Feb. 11, 1999	Waiver of Service of Summons Returned Executed as to Sears, Roebuck & Co. 9/23/98 Answer due on 11/23/98 for Sears, Roebuck & Co. (ll) (Entered: 02/18/1999)	RECAP
10	June 1, 1999	Unopposed Motion by Sears, Roebuck & Co. to extend time for discovery period to July 16, 1999 . w/cs. (ll) (Entered: 06/01/1999)	RECAP
	June 1, 1999	Motion(s) referred: referred [10-1] motion to extend time for discovery period to July 16, 1999 to USMJ Wallace W. Dixon. Case file to USMJ Dixon for consideration. (ll) (Entered: 06/01/1999)	PACER
	June 1, 1999	Motion(s) referred: referred [10-1] motion to extend time for discovery period to July 16, 1999 to USMJ Wallace W. Dixon. Case file to USMJ Dixon for consideration. (ll)
11	June 8, 1999	Order granting [10-1] motion to extend time for discovery period to July 16, 1999, reset discovery due for 7/16/99 reset motion filing deadline for 8/3/99 reset Jury trial before Judge Malcolm J. Howard for 11/1/99 Greenville, NC signed by Wallace W. Dixon, USMJ. Cys. served. Cal. cy. (ll) (Entered: 06/11/1999)	RECAP
12	July 23, 1999	Unopposed Motion by Equal Employment Opp to extend time for discovery . w/cs. (ll) (Entered: 07/23/1999)	RECAP
	July 23, 1999	Motion(s) referred: referred [12-1] motion to extend time for discovery to USMJ Wallace W. Dixon. Case file to USMJ Dixon for consideration. (ll) (Entered: 07/23/1999)	PACER
	July 23, 1999	Motion(s) referred: referred [12-1] motion to extend time for discovery to USMJ Wallace W. Dixon. Case file to USMJ Dixon for consideration. (ll)
	July 26, 1999	Letter dated July 22, 1999 From: David P. Voerman Re: Vacation Plans in Nov. Mr. Voerman advises the court of his vacation planned for November 12, 1999 through November 21, 1999 in Canada. Mr. Voerman seeks assistance in alerting the judges and calendaring clerks regarding his planned vacation. cy to Judge Howard. (dh) (Entered: 07/28/1999)	PACER
	July 26, 1999	Letter dated July 22, 1999 From: David P. Voerman Re: Vacation Plans in Nov. Mr. Voerman advises the court of his vacation planned for November 12, 1999 through November 21, 1999 in Canada. Mr. Voerman seeks assistance in alerting the judges and calendaring clerks regarding his planned vacation. cy to Judge Howard. (dh)
13	July 29, 1999	Order granting [12-1] motion to extend time for discovery, reset discovery due for 8/16/99, reset motion filing deadline for 8/31/99 signed by Wallace W. Dixon, USMJ. Cys. served. (ll) (Entered: 07/29/1999)	RECAP
	Aug. 17, 1999	Case submitted to: Wallace W. Dixon, USMJ for consideration of proposed Consent Protective Order submitted by parties. (ll) (Entered: 08/17/1999)	PACER
	Aug. 17, 1999	Case submitted to: Wallace W. Dixon, USMJ for consideration of proposed Consent Protective Order submitted by parties. (ll)
14	Aug. 23, 1999	Consent Protective Order re: confidentiality of discovery material. signed by Wallace W. Dixon, USMJ. Cys. served. (ll) (Entered: 08/23/1999)	RECAP
15	Aug. 31, 1999	Motion by Sears, Roebuck & Co. for summary judgment, cs. w/attachments. (response due 9/23/99) (dh) (Entered: 09/03/1999)	RECAP
16	Aug. 31, 1999	Memorandum by Sears, Roebuck & Co. in support of [15-1] motion for summary judgment, cs. (dh) (Entered: 09/03/1999)	RECAP
	Sept. 1, 1999	Pre-trial conference set at 10:00 10/21/99 before USMJ Louise W. Flanagan in G'ville at courthouse annex. (dh) (Entered: 09/01/1999)	PACER
	Sept. 1, 1999	Jury trial set at 10:00 11/1/99 before Judge Malcolm J. Howard in G'ville. (dh) Modified on 09/01/1999 (Entered: 09/01/1999)	PACER
	Sept. 1, 1999	Pre-trial conference set at 10:00 10/21/99 before USMJ Louise W. Flanagan in G'ville at courthouse annex. (dh)
	Sept. 1, 1999	Jury trial set at 10:00 11/1/99 before Judge Malcolm J. Howard in G'ville. (dh) Modified on 09/01/1999
17	Sept. 7, 1999	Motion by EEOC to extend time to respond to defendant's motion for summary judgment . w/cs. Cy. to USMJ Dixon w/po. (ll) (Entered: 09/10/1999)	RECAP
18	Sept. 10, 1999	Order granting [17-1] motion to extend time to respond to defendant's motion for summary judgment, Response to reset to 10/6/99 for [15-1] motion for summary judgment, reset Jury trial before Judge Malcolm J. Howard for 2/7/00 signed by Wallace W. Dixon, USMJ. Cys. served. Cal. cy. (ll) (Entered: 09/10/1999)	RECAP
19	Oct. 4, 1999	Motion by EEOC to extend time for two-days to and including Oct. 8, 1999 to respond to deft's motion for summary judgment, cs. cy to Clerk w/p.o. (dh) (Entered: 10/12/1999)	RECAP
20	Oct. 8, 1999	Order granting [19-1] motion by pla. to extend time for two-days to and including Oct. 8, 1999 to respond to deft's motion for summary judgment, Response to motion reset to 10/8/99 for [15-1] motion for summary judgment signed by David W. Daniel, Clerk. cys served 10/8/99. (dh) (Entered: 10/12/1999)	RECAP
22	Oct. 8, 1999	Affidavit of Erania Ebron-Fubara by EEOC Re: [21-1] motion response. w/ attachments. (ll) (Entered: 10/19/1999)	RECAP
23	Oct. 12, 1999	Memorandum by Francisco G. Santana in opposition to [15-1] motion for summary judgment. w/cs. Reply due on 10/29/99. (ll) (Entered: 10/19/1999)	RECAP
24	Oct. 12, 1999	Affidavit of Francisco G. Santana by Francisco G. Santana Re: [21-1] motion response. w/attachments. (ll) (Entered: 10/19/1999)	RECAP
21	Oct. 18, 1999	Response by EEOC to [15-1] motion for summary judgment. w/cs and attachments. Reply due on 10/27/99. (ll) (Entered: 10/19/1999)	RECAP
25	Oct. 19, 1999	Document filed by defendant Sears, Roebuck & Co. titled: Defendant's Notice of Intent To File Its Reply To Plaintiffs' Responses To Defendant's Motion For Summary Judgment, cs. (dh) (Entered: 10/28/1999)	RECAP
26	Oct. 21, 1999	Motion by Sears, Roebuck & Co. to exceed the ten page limit imposed on replies, cs. cy faxed to Clerk 10/28/99. (dh) (Entered: 10/28/1999)	RECAP
27	Oct. 25, 1999	Reply by Sears, Roebuck & Co. to response to [15-1] motion for summary judgment, cs. (dh) Modified on 10/28/1999 (Entered: 10/28/1999)	RECAP
28	Oct. 25, 1999	Document filed by defendant Sears, Roebuck & Co. titled: Defendant's Supplement To Its Motion For Summary Judgment, cs. w/attachments. (dh) Modified on 10/28/1999 (Entered: 10/28/1999)	RECAP
	Oct. 28, 1999	Motion(s) submitted: [15-1] motion for summary judgment submitted. CASE FILE TO JUDGE HOWARD FOR CONSIDERATION. (dh) (Entered: 10/28/1999)	PACER
	Oct. 28, 1999	Motion(s) submitted: [15-1] motion for summary judgment submitted. CASE FILE TO JUDGE HOWARD FOR CONSIDERATION. (dh)
29	Oct. 29, 1999	Order granting [26-1] motion to exceed the ten page limit imposed on replies signed by David W. Daniel, Clerk. cys served by mail. Telephoned counsel. (dh) Modified on 10/29/1999 (Entered: 10/29/1999)	RECAP
	Dec. 8, 1999	Pre-trial conference set at 1/20/00 before USMJ Louise W. Flanagan at courthouse annex. (dh) (Entered: 12/09/1999)	PACER
	Dec. 8, 1999	Jury trial set at 2/7/00 before Judge Malcolm J. Howard in G'ville. (dh) (Entered: 12/09/1999)	PACER
	Dec. 8, 1999	Pre-trial conference set at 1/20/00 before USMJ Louise W. Flanagan at courthouse annex. (dh)
	Dec. 8, 1999	Jury trial set at 2/7/00 before Judge Malcolm J. Howard in G'ville. (dh)
	Jan. 12, 2000	Updated docket sheet to Magistrate Judge Flanagan for pretrial conference scheduled for 1/20/00. (ll)
28	Jan. 18, 2000	Faxed Motion by Francisco G. Santana to continue pretrial and trial, cs. cy to Judge Howard. Original to follow in the mail. (dh) (Entered: 01/19/2000)	RECAP
29	Jan. 18, 2000	Order granting [28-1] motion to continue pretrial and trial, reset Jury trial before Judge Malcolm J. Howard for 3/6/00 in G'ville The clerk is directed to reset the pretrial accordingly. cys served by mail. Telephoned counsel. signed by Malcolm J. Howard, US Judge. (dh) (Entered: 01/19/2000)	RECAP
30	Jan. 31, 2000	Unopposed Motion by Sears, Roebuck & Co. for a date certain for trial . w/cs. Cy. to Judge Howard w/po. (ll) (Entered: 01/31/2000)	RECAP
31	Feb. 3, 2000	(VACATED - SEE #43 ORDER OF 5/31/01) Order mooting [30-1] motion for a date certain for trial, granting [15-1] motion for summary judgment. The court grants defendant's motion for summary judgment. The clerk is directed to close this case. cys served. signed by Maclcolm J. Howard, US Judge. OB Ref: CIV OB# 62, P-104. (dh) Modified on 05/31/2001 (Entered: 02/03/2000)	RECAP
32	Feb. 3, 2000	(**VACATED ON 5/31/01 - SEE #43 ORDER) Judgment for Sears, Roebuck & Co. against Francisco G. Santana, EEOC. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED defendant's motion for summary judgment is granted and this case is closed. cys served. signed by David W. Daniel, Clerk. OB Ref: CIV OB# 62, P-105 (dh) Modified on 05/31/2001 (Entered: 02/03/2000)	RECAP
	Feb. 3, 2000	Case closed. Non-Permanent. (dh) (Entered: 02/03/2000)	PACER
	Feb. 3, 2000	Case closed. Non-Permanent. (dh)
33	Feb. 14, 2000	Bill of costs from defendants in the amount of $4,075.89, w/attachments. (dh) (Entered: 03/03/2000)	RECAP
	March 3, 2000	Bill of Costs submitted to Clerk for consideration. (dh) (Entered: 03/03/2000)	PACER
	March 3, 2000	Bill of Costs submitted to Clerk for consideration. (dh)
35	March 31, 2000	Notice of appeal by EEOC (rp) (Entered: 04/24/2000)	RECAP
	March 31, 2000	Case file to appeal clerk. (ja) (Entered: 03/31/2000)	PACER
	March 31, 2000	Case file to appeal clerk. (ja)
36	April 4, 2000	Notice of appeal by Francisco G. Santana (rp) (Entered: 04/24/2000)	RECAP
	April 7, 2000	USCA appeal fees received: APPEAL FEE $ 105.00 RECEIPT # 37186 (rp) (Entered: 04/24/2000)	PACER
	April 7, 2000	USCA appeal fees received: APPEAL FEE $ 105.00 RECEIPT # 37186 (rp)
34	April 12, 2000	Order granting in part, denying in part [33-1] Bill of Costs. The defendant is ALLOWED $2,931.55 in court reporting fees, $80.00 in witness fees, and $394.50 copy fees for a total award of $3,406.05. signed by David W. Daniel, Clerk. OB Ref: CIV OB #63, p. 80. Cys. served. (ll) (Entered: 04/12/2000)	RECAP
	April 24, 2000	Notice of Appellate Action to USCA and counsel re: [36-1] appeal by Francisco G. Santana, [35-1] appeal by EEOC Appeal Pkg. mailed consisting of Dkting Statement, Transm. Sheet and Index (rp) (Entered: 04/24/2000)	PACER
	April 24, 2000	Notice of Appellate Action to USCA and counsel re: [36-1] appeal by Francisco G. Santana, [35-1] appeal by EEOC Appeal Pkg. mailed consisting of Dkting Statement, Transm. Sheet and Index (rp)
37	May 1, 2000	Order THE COURT CONSOLIDATES THESE CASES FOR PURPOSES OF BRIEFING AND ORAL ARGUMENT signed by Patricia S. Connor. (rp) (Entered: 05/01/2000)	RECAP
38	May 16, 2000	Judgment for Sears, Roebuck & Co. against Francisco G. Santana, EEOC. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED defendant shall have and recover of the plaintiffs the sum of $3,406.05 in costs. signed by David W. Daniel, Clerk. OB Ref: CIV OB #63, p. 108. Cys. served. (ll) (Entered: 05/16/2000)	RECAP
	June 14, 2000	Certificate to USCA and counsel re: [36-1] appeal, [35-1] appeal certifying that the record in this case is complete for purposes of the appeal. Cy. to Judge (rp) (Entered: 06/14/2000)	PACER
	June 14, 2000	Certificate to USCA and counsel re: [36-1] appeal, [35-1] appeal certifying that the record in this case is complete for purposes of the appeal. Cy. to Judge (rp)
	Dec. 12, 2000	24 HOUR RECORD Transmitted record on appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals: [36-1] appeal by Francisco G. Santana, [35-1] appeal by EEOC (rp) (Entered: 12/12/2000)	PACER
	Dec. 12, 2000	24 HOUR RECORD Transmitted record on appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals: [36-1] appeal by Francisco G. Santana, [35-1] appeal by EEOC (rp)
39	March 20, 2001	Opinion from USCA Re: [36-1] appeal, [35-1] appeal - REVERSED AND REMANDED (rp) (Entered: 03/20/2001)	RECAP
	May 2, 2001	THE MANDATE IN THIS CASE WILL NOT ISSUE AT THE SCHEDULED TIME BECAUSE A TIMELY PETITION FOR REHEARING HAS BEEN FILED AND A TIMELY PETITION FOR REHEARING EN BANC HAS BEEN FILED (rp) (Entered: 05/02/2001)	PACER
	May 2, 2001	THE MANDATE IN THIS CASE WILL NOT ISSUE AT THE SCHEDULED TIME BECAUSE A TIMELY PETITION FOR REHEARING HAS BEEN FILED AND A TIMELY PETITION FOR REHEARING EN BANC HAS BEEN FILED (rp)
	May 14, 2001	Record on appeal returned from U.S. Court of Appeals: [36-1] appeal by Francisco G. Santana, [35-1] appeal by EEOC (rp) (Entered: 05/14/2001)	PACER
	May 14, 2001	Record on appeal returned from U.S. Court of Appeals: [36-1] appeal by Francisco G. Santana, [35-1] appeal by EEOC (rp)
40	May 15, 2001	Order IT IS ORDERED THAT THE PETITION FOR REHEARING AND REHEARING EN BANC IS DENIED signed by Patricia S. Connor. (rp) (Entered: 05/15/2001)	RECAP
41	May 24, 2001	Certified copy of judgment of USCA Re: [36-1] appeal, [35-1] appeal - THE COURT REVERSED AND REMANDED THE JUDGMENT OF THE DISTRICT COURT (rp) (Entered: 05/24/2001)	RECAP
42	May 24, 2001	Order THE COURT AWARDS EEOC $578 IN COSTS signed by Patricia S. Connor. (rp) (Entered: 05/24/2001)	RECAP
	May 24, 2001	**Remove appeal flag - no further appeals pending (rp) (Entered: 05/24/2001)	PACER
	May 24, 2001	**Remove appeal flag - no further appeals pending (rp)
	May 29, 2001	Case submitted to: Judge Howard [41-1] submitted. CASE FILE TO JUDGE HOWARD FOR CONSIDERATION. (dh) (Entered: 05/29/2001)	PACER
	May 29, 2001	Case submitted to: Judge Howard [41-1] submitted. CASE FILE TO JUDGE HOWARD FOR CONSIDERATION. (dh)
43	May 31, 2001	Order - In accordance with the order of the Fourth Circuit, this court's February 3, 2000 is hereby vacated; vacating [31-1] order, set Jury trial before Judge Malcolm J. Howard for 10:00 a.m. on 8/20/01 in Greenville. signed by Malcolm J. Howard, USDJ. OB Ref: CIV OB #66, p. 96. Cys. served. Cal. cy. (ll) Modified on 05/31/2001 (Entered: 05/31/2001)	RECAP
	May 31, 2001	Case reopened. (ll) (Entered: 05/31/2001)	PACER
	May 31, 2001	Case reopened. (ll)
	June 21, 2001	Pre-trial conference set at 9:30 8/7/01 before USMJ Louise W. Flanagan at courthouse annex. (dh) (Entered: 06/21/2001)	PACER
	June 21, 2001	Jury trial set at 10:00 8/20/01 before Judge Malcolm J. Howard in G'ville. (dh) (Entered: 06/21/2001)	PACER
	June 21, 2001	Pre-trial conference set at 9:30 8/7/01 before USMJ Louise W. Flanagan at courthouse annex. (dh)
	June 21, 2001	Jury trial set at 10:00 8/20/01 before Judge Malcolm J. Howard in G'ville. (dh)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

North Carolina

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 16, 1998

Closing Date: 2000

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The EEOC filing on behalf of a naturalized Mexican immigrant, who later intervened in the case

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

Sears, Roebuck & Co.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of North Carolina 4:98-cv-00136

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 00-01507

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 00-01509

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Monitoring

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Order Duration: 2000 - 2001

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Discrimination Basis:

National origin discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Indian

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Santana v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/5836/ (last updated 6/19/2007).