Case: EEOC v. MORAN FOODS (d/b/a SAVE-A-LOT)

1:03-cv-04617 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Filed Date: Sept. 30, 2003

Closed Date: 2007

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Case Summary

In September 2003, the EEOC district office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania brought this suit against Moran Foods, Inc., doing business as Save-A-Lot, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Two males intervened in the case, and alleged that the defendant violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it allowed its managers to create a hostile work environment. Specifically, the aggrieved males alleged sex discrimination based on unsolicited inappropriate sexual comments, physical touching, and requests for sex from managers. A consent decree was issued in March 2005. In the consent decree, the parties agreed that the defendant would refrain from retaliating or discriminating on the basis of sex, expunge employment records of reference to this litigation, give a neutral reference to the aggrieved males, pay the aggrieved men $175,000, keep records of all complaints, allow the EEOC to randomly monitor complaints made, and post EEO notices.The decree was entered in 2005 and scheduled to last 2007. No further docket entries exist, so the case is closed.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (6/16/2007)

Clearinghouse (12/23/2018)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11915287/parties/eeoc-v-moran-foods-inc/

Judge(s)

Wolfson, Freda L. (New Jersey)

Attorney for Plaintiff

EDGE, DAWN M. (New Jersey)

Attorney for Defendant

COHEN, MICHAEL S. (New Jersey)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

JR., LOUIS P. (New Jersey)

Judge(s)

Wolfson, Freda L. (New Jersey)

Attorney for Plaintiff

EDGE, DAWN M. (New Jersey)

Attorney for Defendant

COHEN, MICHAEL S. (New Jersey)

Other

JR., LOUIS P. (New Jersey)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:03-cv-04617	Docket (PACER) EEOC v. MORAN FOODS INC., et al	March 24, 2005	March 24, 2005 Docket
15 1:03-cv-04617	Third Party Complaint [David Beck] Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and David Beck v. Moran Foods, Inc d/b/a Save-a-lot, Ltd. et al	Feb. 26, 2004	Feb. 26, 2004 Complaint
16 1:03-cv-04617	Third Party Complaint [David Mizerek] Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and David Mizerek v. Moran Foods, Inc d/b/a Save-a-lot, Ltd. et al	Feb. 27, 2004	Feb. 27, 2004 Complaint
26 1:03-cv-04617	Order of Dismissal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Moran Foods, Inc., et al	Jan. 10, 2005	Jan. 10, 2005 Order/Opinion
28 1:03-cv-04617	Consent Decree Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Moran Foods Inc. d/b/a Save-a-lot, Ltd.	March 24, 2005	March 24, 2005 Settlement Agreement

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Under the Radar: Visibility and the Effects of Discrimination Lawsuits in Small and Large Firms Carly Knight, Frank Dobbin, Alexandra Kalev	Research on how discrimination lawsuits affect corporate diversity has yielded mixed results. Qualitative studies highlight the limited efficacy of lawsuits in the typical workplace, finding that lit…	March 2022	April 1, 2022 https://cris.tau.ac.il/...

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11915287/eeoc-v-moran-foods-inc/

Last updated Oct. 6, 2026, 7:21 p.m.

Docket for: EEOC v. MORAN FOODS INC.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Sept. 30, 2003	COMPLAINT filed; jury demand (gg) (Entered: 09/30/2003)	RECAP
2	Sept. 30, 2003	NOTICE of Allocation and Assignment filed. ( Camden - Judge Freda L. Wolfson - Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen) (NM) (gg) (Entered: 09/30/2003)	RECAP
	Sept. 30, 2003	SUMMONS issued for MORAN FOODS INC. (20 Days) (Mailed to Counsel) (gg) (Entered: 09/30/2003)	PACER
	Sept. 30, 2003	SUMMONS issued for MORAN FOODS INC. (20 Days) (Mailed to Counsel) (gg)
3	Oct. 20, 2003	ANSWER to Complaint by MORAN FOODS INC. (sb) (Entered: 10/20/2003)	RECAP
4	Oct. 20, 2003	ORDER, setting scheduling conference for 9:30 11/26/03 (signed by Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen) (NM) (sb) (Entered: 10/20/2003)	RECAP
5	Oct. 31, 2003	RETURN OF SERVICE executed by mail as to MORAN FOODS INC. 10/23/03 Answer due on 11/12/03 (sb) (Entered: 11/03/2003)	RECAP
6	Nov. 13, 2003	ORDER, for Jonathan D. Wetchler, Esq. to appear pro hac vice for the defendant MORAN FOODS INC. (signed by Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen) (NM) (db) (Entered: 11/14/2003)	RECAP
7	Nov. 13, 2003	CERTIFICATION of Michael S. Cohen on behalf of MORAN FOODS INC. Re: [6-1] order for Jonathan D. Wetchler, Esq. to appear pro hac vice for the defendant MORAN FOODS INC. (db) (Entered: 11/14/2003)	RECAP
8	Nov. 13, 2003	AFFIDAVIT of Jonathan D. Wetchler on behalf of MORAN FOODS INC. Re: [6-1] order for Jonathan D. Wetchler, Esq. to appear pro hac vice for the defendant MORAN FOODS INC. (db) (Entered: 11/14/2003)	RECAP
	Nov. 26, 2003	Scheduling conference held before Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen on 11/26/03. (js) (Entered: 12/04/2003)	PACER
	Nov. 26, 2003	Scheduling conference held before Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen on 11/26/03. (js)
9	Dec. 30, 2003	Notice of MOTION to intervene add third party complaint and assert additional claims by DAVID BECK, Motion set for 2/6/04 on [9-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (db) (Entered: 12/31/2003)	RECAP
10	Dec. 30, 2003	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by DAVID BECK Service Re: [9-1] motion to intervene add third party complaint and assert additional claims (db) (Entered: 12/31/2003)	RECAP
11	Dec. 30, 2003	Notice of MOTION to intervene, add third party complaint and assert additional claims by DAVID MIZEREK, Motion set for 2/6/04 on [11-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (db) (Entered: 12/31/2003)	RECAP
12	Dec. 30, 2003	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by DAVID MIZEREK Service Re: [11-1] motion to intervene, add third party complaint and assert additional claims (db) (Entered: 12/31/2003)	RECAP
13	Jan. 29, 2004	Letter from David Beck's and David Mizerek's attorney Louis P. McFadden. Re: #9 and #11 motions (Attachments: # 1 Copy of Letter from deft.'s attorney)(db) (Entered: 01/30/2004)	RECAP
14	Feb. 8, 2004	ORDER granting 9 Motion to Intervene & granting 11 Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 2/8/04. (js) (Entered: 02/09/2004)	RECAP
15	Feb. 26, 2004	THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against JOHN DOES, FRANK CALDERONI, DENISE MORTON, MORAN FOODS INC., filed by DAVID BECK.(db) (Entered: 02/26/2004)	RECAP
16	Feb. 27, 2004	THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against FRANK CALDERONI, JOHN DOES, MORAN FOODS INC., DENISE MORTON, filed by DAVID MIZEREK.(db) (Entered: 03/02/2004)	RECAP
17	March 29, 2004	ANSWER to Third Party Complaint of DAVID BECK by FRANK CALDERONI. (Cert of Svc)(ar1, ) (Entered: 04/02/2004)	RECAP
18	March 29, 2004	ANSWER to Third Party Complaint of DAVID BECK by DENISE MORTON.(ar1, ) (Entered: 04/02/2004)	RECAP
19	March 29, 2004	ANSWER to Third Party Complaint of DAVID BECK by MORAN FOODS INC..(ar1, ) (Entered: 04/02/2004)	RECAP
20	March 29, 2004	ANSWER to Third Party Complaint of DAVID MIZEREK by MORAN FOODS INC. (ar1, ) (Entered: 04/02/2004)	RECAP
21	March 29, 2004	ANSWER to Third Party Complaint of DAVID MIZEREK by FRANK CALDERONI.(ar1, ) (Entered: 04/02/2004)	RECAP
22	March 29, 2004	ANSWER to Third Party Complaint of DAVID MIZEREK by DENISE MORTON.(ar1, ) (Entered: 04/02/2004)	RECAP
	May 3, 2004	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel B. Rosen : Status Conference held on 5/3/2004. (bb, ) (Entered: 05/04/2004)	PACER
	May 3, 2004	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel B. Rosen : Status Conference held on 5/3/2004. (bb, )
23	May 4, 2004	SCHEDULING ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 9/27/2004 at 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. Discovery due by 9/30/2004. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 5/4/04. (ar1, ) (Entered: 05/05/2004)	RECAP
	Sept. 27, 2004	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel B. Rosen : Settlement Conference held on 9/27/2004. (bb, ) (Entered: 09/28/2004)	PACER
	Sept. 27, 2004	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel B. Rosen : Settlement Conference held on 9/27/2004. (bb, )
24	Sept. 28, 2004	SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 1/10/2005 at 12:00 Noon before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. Discovery due by 1/31/2005. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 9/28/04. (ar1, ) (Entered: 09/29/2004)	RECAP
25	Sept. 28, 2004	SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 1/10/2005 at 12:00 Noon before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. Discovery due by 1/31/2005. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 9/28/04. (ar1, ) (Entered: 09/29/2004)	RECAP
26	Jan. 10, 2005	ORDER DISMISSING CASE without prejudice and without costs. Signed by Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 1/10/05. (ar1, ) (Entered: 01/11/2005)	RECAP
	Jan. 10, 2005	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel B. Rosen : Settlement Conference held on 1/10/2005. (sa, )
27	March 10, 2005	ORDER granting the extension of time until March 30, 2005, in which to consummate settlement. Signed by Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 3/10/05. (ar1, ) (Entered: 03/11/2005)	RECAP
28	March 24, 2005	CONSENT DECREE ORDER. Signed by Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 3/24/05. (ar1, ) (Entered: 03/24/2005)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New Jersey

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 30, 2003

Closing Date: 2007

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

Deniese Morton

Frank Calderoni

Moran Foods, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State Anti-Discrimination Law

State law

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

Other Dockets:

District of New Jersey 1:03-cv-04617

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

Expungement of Employment Record

Monitoring

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 175000

Order Duration: 2005 - 2007

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Male

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of EEOC v. MORAN FOODS (d/b/a SAVE-A-LOT), Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/5911/ (last updated 12/23/2018).