Case: EEOC v. LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES

0:04-cv-04170 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: Sept. 22, 2004

Closed Date: July 13, 2007

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Case Summary

The Milwaukee office of the EEOC brought this action in the District of Minnesota, against Lubrication Technologies, Inc. The complaint, filed in September 2004, alleged sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; specifically that the Defendant had failed to promote the charging party because of her sex, female. The EEOC moved for partial summary judgment in February 2005 but withdrew the motion in March 2005. The parties entered into a consent decree in Jul…
The Milwaukee office of the EEOC brought this action in the District of Minnesota, against Lubrication Technologies, Inc. The complaint, filed in September 2004, alleged sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; specifically that the Defendant had failed to promote the charging party because of her sex, female. The EEOC moved for partial summary judgment in February 2005 but withdrew the motion in March 2005. The parties entered into a consent decree in July 2005. The decree, valid for 2 years, provided for the Defendant to pay the charging party a total of $80,000 ($50,000 in back pay and $30,000 in compensatory damages). The decree also required the Defendant to comply with the non-discrimination and non-retaliation provisions of Title VII, provide annual EEO training to its managers and administrators, create a new anti-discrimination policy, post a notice of non-discrimination at its facility, document and maintain records related to every complaint of sex discrimination in hiring and/or promotion, maintain an applicant flow log, provide the EEOC with annual EEO-1 reports and advertise in at least one media outlet that targets women.The decree was entered in 2005 and scheduled to last 2007. No further docket entries exist, so the case is closed.

Summary Authors

Shankar Viswanathan (6/25/2007)

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People

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Judge(s)

Ericksen, Joan N. (Minnesota)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Burnside, Tina (Minnesota)

Kamp, Jean P (Minnesota)

Attorney for Defendant

Beck, Alec J (Minnesota)

Luze, Shareen R (Minnesota)

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Document

0:04-cv-04170

Docket (PACER)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lubrication Technologies, Inc.

July 13, 2005

July 13, 2005

Docket
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0:04-cv-04170

Complaint

EEOC v. Lubrication Technologies, Inc.

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

Complaint
31

0:04-cv-04170

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Lubrication Technologies, Inc.

July 13, 2005

July 13, 2005

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4297298/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-lubrication-technologies-inc/

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COMPLAINT against Lubrication Technologies, Inc., filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. JURY DEMAND BY PLAINTIFF. ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOAN N. ERICKSEN PER 440 CIVIL RIGHTS (T7) LIST AND REFERRED TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE SUSAN R. NELSON,(4:04 AD 614) filing fee waived. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DFL) QC'd by KH. (Entered: 09/22/2004)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR, FILED IN WRONG CASE. SUMMONS Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Lubrication Technologies, Inc. served on 10/5/2004, answer due 10/25/2004. (JMM) Additional attachment(s) added on 10/7/2004 (JMM) (Entered: 10/06/2004)

Oct. 6, 2004

Oct. 6, 2004

3

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Lubrication Technologies, Inc. served on 10/5/2004, answer due 10/25/2004. (JMM) (Entered: 10/07/2004)

Oct. 7, 2004

Oct. 7, 2004

4

ANSWER to Complaint by Lubrication Technologies, Inc..(Luze, Shareen) (Entered: 10/18/2004)

Oct. 18, 2004

Oct. 18, 2004

5

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lubrication Technologies, Inc. (Luze, Shareen) (Entered: 10/18/2004)

Oct. 18, 2004

Oct. 18, 2004

6

Notice of Pretrial Conference: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 11/22/2004. Pretrial Conference set for 12/2/2004 02:15 PM in In Chambers Hearing before Magistrate Judge Susan R Nelson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan R Nelson on 10/20/04. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form)(HLL) (Entered: 10/20/2004)

1 Consent Form

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Oct. 20, 2004

Oct. 20, 2004

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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Lubrication Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Burnside, Tina) (Entered: 11/19/2004)

1 Certificate of Service

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Nov. 19, 2004

Nov. 19, 2004

8

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Susan R Nelson : Rule 16 Scheduling Conference held on 12/2/2004. (RJL) (Entered: 12/03/2004)

Dec. 3, 2004

Dec. 3, 2004

9

PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 1/2/2005. Discovery due by 6/6/2005. Motions (non-disp) due 6/15/2005. Motions (disp) due by 7/15/2005. Ready for trial due by 12/1/2005.Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan R Nelson on 12/3/04. (RJL) (Entered: 12/03/2004)

Dec. 3, 2004

Dec. 3, 2004

10

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Burnside, Tina) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

Feb. 9, 2005

Feb. 9, 2005

11

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 10 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment: Motion Hearing set for 4/4/2005 11:00 AM in St Paul - Courtroom 3 before Judge Joan N Ericksen. (Burnside, Tina) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

Feb. 9, 2005

Feb. 9, 2005

12

MEMORANDUM in Support re 10 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Burnside, Tina) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

Feb. 9, 2005

Feb. 9, 2005

13

Declaration of Tina Burnside in Support of 10 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5)(Burnside, Tina) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

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Feb. 9, 2005

Feb. 9, 2005

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 10 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, 11 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 12 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 13 Declaration in Support (Burnside, Tina) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

Feb. 9, 2005

Feb. 9, 2005

15

STIPULATION for Protective Order by Lubrication Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Luze, Shareen) (Entered: 02/16/2005)

1 Certificate of Service

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Feb. 16, 2005

Feb. 16, 2005

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PROTECTIVE ORDER That parties shall be bound by the terms of the Stipulated Protective Order signed by both parties and filed with the Court on 2/16/05. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan R Nelson on 2/17/05. (JMH) (Entered: 02/17/2005)

Feb. 17, 2005

Feb. 17, 2005

17

Return of Service Executed for Subpoena served on Theresa Gade on 2/23/05, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (RJL) (Entered: 02/28/2005)

Feb. 28, 2005

Feb. 28, 2005

18

NOTICE OF Settlement Conference set for 5/12/2005 09:30 AM in In Chambers Hearing, Suite 242 before Magistrate Judge Susan R Nelson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan R Nelson on 3/7/05. (RJL) (Entered: 03/08/2005)

March 7, 2005

March 7, 2005

19

STIPULATION for Defendant to Amend Answer by Lubrication Technologies, Inc.. (Luze, Shareen) (Entered: 03/15/2005)

March 15, 2005

March 15, 2005

20

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lubrication Technologies, Inc. (Luze, Shareen) (Entered: 03/15/2005)

March 15, 2005

March 15, 2005

21

ORDER TO AMEND ANSWER Defendant shall have leave of the Court to Amend its Answer, re 19 Stipulation . Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan R Nelson on 3/16/05. (JMH) (Entered: 03/16/2005)

March 16, 2005

March 16, 2005

22

AMENDED ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Lubrication Technologies, Inc.. (Luze, Shareen) (Entered: 03/17/2005)

March 17, 2005

March 17, 2005

23

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lubrication Technologies, Inc. re 22 Amended Answer to Complaint. (Luze, Shareen) (Entered: 03/17/2005)

March 17, 2005

March 17, 2005

24

MOTION to Withdraw 10 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment via letter to Judge Joan Ericksen by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Burnside, Tina) (Entered: 03/18/2005)

March 18, 2005

March 18, 2005

25

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 24 MOTION to Withdraw 10 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment via letter to Judge Joan Ericksen. (Burnside, Tina) (Entered: 03/18/2005)

March 18, 2005

March 18, 2005

26

Return of Service Unexecuted not served on Thomas Antl, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (JMH) (Entered: 04/11/2005)

April 11, 2005

April 11, 2005

27

Return of Service Executed for Subpoena served on Cameron Loll on 4/22/05, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (RJL) (Entered: 04/29/2005)

April 29, 2005

April 29, 2005

28

Return of Service Executed for Subpoena served on Jason Versluis on 4/27/05, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (RJL) (Entered: 04/29/2005)

April 29, 2005

April 29, 2005

29

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Susan R Nelson : Settlement Conference held on 5/12/2005 - Case settled. (RJL) (Entered: 05/12/2005)

May 12, 2005

May 12, 2005

30

ORDER DISMISSING CASE. Signed by Judge Joan N Ericksen on May 23, 2005. (slf) (Entered: 05/23/2005)

May 23, 2005

May 23, 2005

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CONSENT DECREE . Signed by Judge Joan N Ericksen on July 12, 2005. (slf) (Entered: 07/13/2005)

July 13, 2005

July 13, 2005

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ORDER re 31 Consent Decree. Signed by Judge Joan N Ericksen on July 12, 2005. (slf) (Entered: 07/13/2005)

July 13, 2005

July 13, 2005

Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

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: Sept. 22, 2004

Closing Date: July 13, 2007

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

Lubrication Technologies, Inc. (City of Golden Valley), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:04-cv-04170

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:

Comply with advertising/recruiting requirements

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 80000

Order Duration: 2005 - 2007

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits