Case: EEOC v. Hannah Motors Company

3:03-cv-05531 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Oct. 6, 2003

Closed Date: March 30, 2008

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Seattle district office sued Hannah Motors Company and an offending manager, on October 6, 2003 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The EEOC's complaint alleged that the defendants violated Title VII when they discriminated against the two intervenors, who intervened in December 2003, based on sex (female) by creating a hostile work environment, discharged one in retaliation for her complaint about her treatment, and constructively discharged the other…
The EEOC's Seattle district office sued Hannah Motors Company and an offending manager, on October 6, 2003 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The EEOC's complaint alleged that the defendants violated Title VII when they discriminated against the two intervenors, who intervened in December 2003, based on sex (female) by creating a hostile work environment, discharged one in retaliation for her complaint about her treatment, and constructively discharged the other. The parties settled their dispute through a consent agreement on March 30, 2005. The consent decree stipulated that the defendant would pay the plaintiffs $575,000 in damages, provide EEO training for its employees, post notice of EEO rights, adhere to their EEO policy and report complaints and progress on their compliance with the consent decree to the EEOC semi-annually. The terms of the agreement were to run for 3 years. The docket sheet does not show any further enforcement took place; the case was presumably closed in 2008.

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Judge(s)

Leighton, Ronald B. (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Blankenship, Scott Crispin (Washington)

Bloom, Beth A (Washington)

Jr, A Luis (Washington)

Katahira, Wesley (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

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3:03-cv-05531

Docket (PACER)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Hannah Motors Company

March 30, 2005

March 30, 2005

Docket

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Complaint

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Hannah Motors Company

Sept. 29, 2003

Sept. 29, 2003

Complaint
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Complaint for Damages [Intervenor Complaint]

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Hannah Motors Company

Dec. 8, 2003

Dec. 8, 2003

Complaint
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Amended Complaint for Damages [Intervenor Plaintiffs]

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Hannah Motors Company

March 26, 2004

March 26, 2004

Complaint
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Order [Regarding Plaintiff-Intervenors' Motion to Compel Discovery]

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Hannah Motors Company

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

Order/Opinion
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Consent Decree

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Hannah Motors Company

March 28, 2005

March 28, 2005

Settlement Agreement
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Order Approving Consent Decree

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Hannah Motors Company

March 30, 2005

March 30, 2005

Settlement Agreement

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Docket

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COMPLAINT (Summons(es) issued) (Receipt # Fee Waived) (Attachments: # 1)(JAB, ) (Entered: 10/06/2003)

2 Civil Cover Sheet

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Oct. 6, 2003

Oct. 6, 2003

2

ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY AND DEPOSITIONS. Signed by Jean Boring, Deputy Clerk, as directed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (Nelson, Debbie) (Entered: 10/07/2003)

Oct. 7, 2003

Oct. 7, 2003

3

ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENT. Joint Status Report due by 1/9/2004. Signed by Jean Boring, Deputy Clerk, as directed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (Nelson, Debbie) (Entered: 10/07/2003)

Oct. 7, 2003

Oct. 7, 2003

4

SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Hannah Motors Company on 10/9/2003. (CAR, ) (Entered: 10/20/2003)

Oct. 17, 2003

Oct. 17, 2003

5

ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint by Defendant Hannah Motors Company.(ECS, ) (Entered: 10/29/2003)

Oct. 28, 2003

Oct. 28, 2003

6

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 2 Discovery and Depositions Order, 3 Joint Status Report Order. (ECS, ) (Entered: 11/05/2003)

Oct. 31, 2003

Oct. 31, 2003

7

MOTION to Intervene by Interested Parties Ann Morgan, Genny Smith. Noting Date 11/28/2003. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(ECS, ) (Entered: 11/17/2003)

2 Proposed Order

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Nov. 13, 2003

Nov. 13, 2003

8

DECLARATION of Beth A. Bloom filed by Interested Parties Ann Morgan, Genny Smith re 7 MOTION to Intervene (ECS, ) (Entered: 11/17/2003)

Nov. 13, 2003

Nov. 13, 2003

9

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint and affirmative defenses by Defendant Hannah Motors Company.(ECS, ) (Entered: 11/17/2003)

Nov. 17, 2003

Nov. 17, 2003

10

SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of Beth A. Bloom re 7 MOTION to Intervene (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(ECS, ) (Entered: 12/01/2003)

2 Proposed Order

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Nov. 25, 2003

Nov. 25, 2003

11

ORDER granting 7 Motion to Intervene by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (ECS, ) (Entered: 12/01/2003)

Dec. 1, 2003

Dec. 1, 2003

12

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 2 Discovery and Depositions Order, 3 Joint Status Report Order. (ECS, ) (Entered: 12/08/2003)

Dec. 5, 2003

Dec. 5, 2003

13

Intervenor COMPLAINT, filed by Ann Morgan, Genny Smith.(ECS, ) (Entered: 12/09/2003)

Dec. 8, 2003

Dec. 8, 2003

14

JOINT STATUS REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by all parties. Est. Trial Days: 7. (Blankenship, Scott) (Entered: 12/30/2003)

Dec. 30, 2003

Dec. 30, 2003

15

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship for Intervenor Plaintiffs Ann Morgan, Genny Smith from January 15, 2004 to February 27, 2004 (Blankenship, Scott) (Entered: 01/14/2004)

Jan. 14, 2004

Jan. 14, 2004

16

ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint by Defendant Hannah Motors Company.(Rickles, Stephen) (Entered: 01/16/2004)

Jan. 16, 2004

Jan. 16, 2004

17

INITIAL DISCLOSURES by Defendant Hannah Motors Company.(Rickles, Stephen) (Entered: 01/16/2004)

Jan. 16, 2004

Jan. 16, 2004

18

MINUTE ORDER SETTING TRIAL, PRETRIAL DATES AND ORDERING MEDIATION; Length of Trial: 6-7 DAYS. Jury Trial set for 2/22/2005 09:30 AM in Courtroom A before Hon. Ronald B. Leighton. Joinder of Parties due by 3/1/2004; Expert Witness Disclosure due by 8/26/2004; Discovery due by 10/25/2004; Motions due by 11/24/2004; 39.1 Settlement Report due by 1/30/2005. Motions in Limine due by 1/25/2005; Pretrial Order due by 2/5/2005; Pretrial Conference set for 2/11/2005 08:30 AM in Courtroom B before Hon. Ronald B. Leighton. Trial briefs to be submitted by 2/11/2005; Voir dire/jury instructions due by 2/11/2005;Signed by Jean Boring as authorized by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (JAB, ) (Entered: 02/03/2004)

Feb. 3, 2004

Feb. 3, 2004

19

MOTION to Join Additional Party by Intervenor Plaintiffs. Noting Date 3/19/2004. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(ECS, ) (Entered: 03/02/2004)

2 Proposed Order

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March 1, 2004

March 1, 2004

20

DECLARATION of Scott C.G. Blankenship filed by Intervenor Plaintiffs re 19 P's MOTION to Join Additional Party (ECS, ) (Entered: 03/02/2004)

March 1, 2004

March 1, 2004

21

REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Intervenor Plaintiffs Ann Morgan, Genny Smith re 19 MOTION to Amend Complaint to Join Additional Party (Barrett Bloom, Beth) (Entered: 03/18/2004)

March 18, 2004

March 18, 2004

22

ORDER granting 19 P's Motion to Amend by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. Pl's to file amended Complaint w/in5 business days of order.(ECS, ) (Entered: 03/19/2004)

March 19, 2004

March 19, 2004

23

AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES against defendant BRYAN LINDSAY, Hannah Motors Company, filed by Ann Morgan, Genny Smith.(Barrett Bloom, Beth) (Entered: 03/26/2004)

March 26, 2004

March 26, 2004

24

PRAECIPE FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUMMONS for the 23 Amended Complaint filed by Pltfs'. (CAR, ) (Entered: 04/13/2004)

April 12, 2004

April 12, 2004

25

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship for Intervenor Plaintiffs Ann Morgan, Genny Smith from April 19, 2004 to May 3, 2004 (Blankenship, Scott) Modified on 4/19/2004 to edit text (ECS, ). (Entered: 04/16/2004)

April 16, 2004

April 16, 2004

26

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Douglas E Somers on behalf of Defendant Bryan Lindsay (ECS, ) (Entered: 04/26/2004)

April 23, 2004

April 23, 2004

27

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA upon Vancouver Ford served on 5/28/04, filed by Defendant Hannah Motors Company. (CAR, ) (Entered: 06/07/2004)

June 4, 2004

June 4, 2004

28

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Beth Barrett Bloom for Intervenor Plaintiffs June 29, 2004 to July 9, 2004 (Blankenship, Scott) Modified on 6/14/2004 to edit docket text (ECS, ). (Entered: 06/11/2004)

June 11, 2004

June 11, 2004

29

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Beth A Barrett Bloom for Intervenor Plaintiffs Ann Morgan, Genny Smith from June 29, 2004 to July 9, 2004 (Barrett Bloom, Beth) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

June 24, 2004

June 24, 2004

30

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Bryan Lindsay.(Somers, Douglas) (Entered: 06/25/2004)

June 25, 2004

June 25, 2004

31

MOTION to Compel Discovery by Intervenor Plaintiffs Ann Morgan, Genny Smith. Noting Date 9/10/2004. (Barrett Bloom, Beth) (Entered: 08/26/2004)

Aug. 26, 2004

Aug. 26, 2004

32

DECLARATION of Beth Barrett Bloom filed by Intervenor Plaintiffs Ann Morgan, Genny Smith re 31 MOTION to Compel Discovery (Attachments: #(1)Exhibit A1; #(2)Exhibit A2; #(3) Exhibit B-C)(Barrett Bloom, Beth) Modified on 8/27/2004; named attachments (CAR, ). (Entered: 08/26/2004)

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Aug. 26, 2004

Aug. 26, 2004

33

RESPONSE, by Defendant Hannah Motors Company, to 31 MOTION to Compel Discovery (Rickles, Stephen) (Entered: 09/03/2004)

Sept. 3, 2004

Sept. 3, 2004

34

AFFIDAVIT of Jennifer Hannah filed by Defendant Hannah Motors Company re 33 Response to Motion to Compel Discovery (Rickles, Stephen) (Entered: 09/03/2004)

Sept. 3, 2004

Sept. 3, 2004

35

AFFIDAVIT of Stephen P. Rickles filed by Defendant Hannah Motors Company re 33 Response to Motion to Compel Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit# 2 Exhibit# 3 Exhibit# 4 Exhibit# 5 Exhibit# 6 Exhibit# 7 Exhibit# 8 Exhibit# 9 Exhibit)(Rickles, Stephen) Modified on 9/7/2004; named attachments (AF, ). (Entered: 09/03/2004)

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Sept. 3, 2004

Sept. 3, 2004

36

REPLY, filed by Intervenor Plaintiff Ann Morgan, TO RESPONSE to 31 MOTION to Compel Discovery (Blankenship, Scott) (Entered: 09/09/2004)

Sept. 9, 2004

Sept. 9, 2004

37

Supplemental DECLARATION of Beth Barrett Bloom filed by Intervenor Plaintiff Ann Morgan re 33 Response to Motion (Blankenship, Scott) (Entered: 09/09/2004)

Sept. 9, 2004

Sept. 9, 2004

38

Supplemental DECLARATION of Beth Barrett Bloom filed by Intervenor Plaintiff Ann Morgan re 31 MOTION to Compel Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Exhs A-C)(Blankenship, Scott) Modified on 9/10/2004 to describe attachment (ECS, ). (Entered: 09/09/2004)

2 Exhs A-C

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Sept. 9, 2004

Sept. 9, 2004

39

ORDER granting 31 Plaintiff-Intervenors' Motion to Compel Discovery, signed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton.(DN, ) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

40

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Ronald B. Leighton - Law Clerk: Greg Leever; CR: none; Time of Hearing: 2:30 to 2:50; Pla Counsel: Wes Katahira (EEOC); Scott Blankenship/Beth Bloom (Morgan & Smith); Def Counsel: Steve Rickles (H Motors)/Doug Somers (Lindsay); Telephone Conference held on 9/23/2004. Conf call occurred at request of D' Hannan by Mr. Rickels re: Having P' Morgan Examined by Psychiatrist of D's Choice based upon submission of expert report by Examing Psychiatrist on Behalf of P'. Argument: Court Orders that P' Morgan be examined by Psychiatrist of the D's Choice. Exam to happen ASAP & Report to follow within one week of examination. Discovery cut-off is extended for the sole purposed of allowing P to Depose D's Doctor. (JAB, ) Modified on 10/4/2004 (corrected spelling of attorney's name) (JAB, ). (Entered: 09/28/2004)

Sept. 23, 2004

Sept. 23, 2004

41

STIPULATION and Proposed Protective Order by parties. (Barrett Bloom, Beth) Modified on 9/30/2004; text edited (CAR, ). (Entered: 09/29/2004)

Sept. 29, 2004

Sept. 29, 2004

42

ORDER on STIPULATION 41 and PROTECTIVE ORDER; signed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (DN, ) (Entered: 10/04/2004)

Oct. 4, 2004

Oct. 4, 2004

44

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA upon Damerow Beaverton Ford, Records Custodian served on 10/12/04, filed by Defendant Hannah Motors Company. (CAR, ) (Entered: 10/22/2004)

Oct. 18, 2004

Oct. 18, 2004

46

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA upon Rabih Hourani, Damerow of Beaverton Ford served on 10/8/04, filed by Defendant Hannah Motors Company. (CAR, ) (Entered: 10/26/2004)

Oct. 18, 2004

Oct. 18, 2004

43

Joint MOTION and PROPOSED ORDER for Discovery (Limited Extension) Modification of the Scheduling Order and Resetting the Trial Date by Intervenor Plaintiff Ann Morgan. Noting Date 10/21/2004. (Barrett Bloom, Beth) Modified on 10/22/2004; text edited (CAR, ). (Entered: 10/21/2004)

Oct. 21, 2004

Oct. 21, 2004

45

AMENDED MINUTE ORDER SETTING TRIAL, PRETRIAL DATES AND ORDERING MEDIATION; Length of Trial: 6-7 DAYS. JURY TRIAL is reset for 5/9/2005 09:30 AM in Courtroom B before Hon. Ronald B. Leighton. Expert Witness Disclosure due by 11/10/2004; Discovery due by 3/10/2005; Motions due by 3/15/2005; 39.1 Settlement Report due by 4/15/2005; Motions in Limine due by 4/20/2005; Pretrial Order due by 4/22/2005; Pretrial Conference set for 4/29/2005 08:30 AM in Courtroom B before Hon. Ronald B. Leighton. Trial briefs to be submitted by 4/29/2005; Voir dire/jury instructions due by 4/29/2005; s/Jean Boring as directed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (JAB, ) (Entered: 10/25/2004)

Oct. 25, 2004

Oct. 25, 2004

47

DISCLOSURE OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Defendant Hannah Motors Company. (Attachments: # 1Exhibit A; # 2Exhibit B)(Rickles, Stephen) Modified on 11/12/2004; attachments named (CAR, ). (Entered: 11/10/2004)

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Nov. 10, 2004

Nov. 10, 2004

48

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Beth A Barrett Bloom for Intervenor Plaintiffs Ann Morgan, Genny Smith from 12/20/04 to 12/31/04 (Barrett Bloom, Beth) (Entered: 12/16/2004)

Dec. 16, 2004

Dec. 16, 2004

49

MOTION to Compel Electronic Discovery by Intervenor Plaintiff Ann Morgan. Noting Date 2/25/2005. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Blankenship, Scott) (Entered: 02/10/2005)

2 Proposed Order

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Feb. 10, 2005

Feb. 10, 2005

50

DECLARATION of Beth Bloom filed by Intervenor Plaintiff Ann Morgan re 49 MOTION to Compel Electronic Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-G# 2 Exhibits H-M)(Blankenship, Scott) (Entered: 02/10/2005)

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Feb. 10, 2005

Feb. 10, 2005

51

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER for Limited Extension of Discovery Deadline by parties. (Barrett Bloom, Beth) (Entered: 02/15/2005)

Feb. 15, 2005

Feb. 15, 2005

52

ORDER on STIPULATION 51 for extension of discovery deadline. Discovery due by 3/15/2005; signed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (DN, ) (Entered: 02/16/2005)

Feb. 16, 2005

Feb. 16, 2005

53

MOTION to Compel by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Noting Date 3/4/2005. (Katahira, Wesley) (Entered: 02/17/2005)

Feb. 17, 2005

Feb. 17, 2005

54

DECLARATION of Wesley Katahira filed by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 53 MOTION to Compel (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defendant's Answers to EEOC's First Set of Discovery)(Katahira, Wesley) (Entered: 02/17/2005)

2 Exhibit Defendant's Answers to EEOC's First Set of Discovery

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Feb. 17, 2005

Feb. 17, 2005

55

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship for Intervenor Plaintiff Ann Morgan from 2/22/05 to 3/4/05 (Blankenship, Scott) (Entered: 02/18/2005)

Feb. 18, 2005

Feb. 18, 2005

56

MINUTE ORDER SETTING DEADLINE and STRIKING MOTIONS: Counsel has advised the Court that this matter has SETTLED; The Dismissal/Settlement papers should be submitted by 4/8/2005. The pending 53 MOTION to Compel filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and 49 MOTION to Compel Electronic Discovery filed by Ann Morgan are DENIED as Moot. If additional time is needed, Counsel should call Jean Boring, CRD to Judge Leighton, at 253-593-6581. s/Jean Boring as authorized by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (JAB, ) (Entered: 02/22/2005)

Feb. 22, 2005

Feb. 22, 2005

57

REPORT from Mediator Michele M. Sales regarding success of mediation on 2/21/05. (CAR, ) (Entered: 03/02/2005)

Feb. 23, 2005

Feb. 23, 2005

58

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Beth A Barrett Bloom for Intervenor Plaintiffs Ann Morgan, Genny Smith. (Barrett Bloom, Beth) (Entered: 03/10/2005)

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

59

NOTICE by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of Consent Decree (Proposed) (Katahira, Wesley) (Entered: 03/28/2005)

March 28, 2005

March 28, 2005

61

CONSENT DECREE, approved per Order of 3/30/05, by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (DN, ) (Entered: 03/31/2005)

March 28, 2005

March 28, 2005

RECAP
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ORDER APPROVING Consent Decree 59 dismissing this matter with prejudice and without costs, signed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (DN, ) (Entered: 03/30/2005)

March 30, 2005

March 30, 2005

Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 6, 2003

Closing Date: March 30, 2008

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

Bryan Lindsay (Vancouver, Washington), Private Entity/Person

Hannah Motors Company (Vancouver, Washington), Private Entity/Person

Bryan Lindsay, Private Entity/Person

Hannah Motors Company, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State Anti-Discrimination Law

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

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 3:03-cv-05531

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:

Discrimination Prohibition

Neutral/Positive Reference

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 575000

Order Duration: 2005 - 2008

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit