Case: EEOC v. WAL-MART STORES, INC.

5:01-cv-00090 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

Filed Date: Feb. 2, 2001

Closed Date: Jan. 7, 2002

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Case Summary

In February 2001, the Raleigh and Charlotte offices of the EEOC brought this ADA suit against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The complaint alleged that the defendant discriminated against the claimant by failing to hire him because of his disability (deaf). After both parties filed discovery motions, the case settled by entry of a consent decree in January 2001.

The two year consent decree required the defendant to refrain from discrimination and retaliation, pay the claimant $173,486.70 in back pay (plus interest) and compensatory damages, post notice, provide nationwide training for all of its managers, supervisors, and employees with hiring authority on ADA requirements, and offer the claimant a full-time or part time job with its distribution center.

Summary Authors

Kevin Wilemon (7/15/2007)

People

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Judge(s)

Boyle, Terrence William (North Carolina)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barnes, Lynette A. (North Carolina)

Cohen, Kerith (North Carolina)

Weinstein, Mindy E. (North Carolina)

Attorney for Defendant

Feathers, Richard M. (North Carolina)

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Documents in this case

5:01-cv-00090

Docket

EEOC v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc

Jan. 7, 2002

Jan. 7, 2002

Docket
1

5:01-cv-00090

Complaint

EEOC v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Feb. 2, 2001

Feb. 2, 2001

Complaint
23

5:01-cv-00090

Order [Regarding Defendant's Motion for Protective Order]

EEOC v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc

Nov. 21, 2001

Nov. 21, 2001

Order/Opinion
24

5:01-cv-00090

Order [Regarding Plaintiff's Motion to Compel]

EEOC v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Dec. 5, 2001

Dec. 5, 2001

Order/Opinion
25

5:01-cv-00090

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Jan. 7, 2002

Jan. 7, 2002

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

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Docket for: EEOC v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Feb. 2, 2001

Complaint filed; Americans With Disabilities Act; JURY DEMAND. (fdc) (Entered: 02/05/2001)

RECAP
2 March 2, 2001

Waiver of Service Returned Executed as to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc 2/2/01 Answer due on 4/3/01 for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc (fdc) (Entered: 03/08/2001)

RECAP
3 March 19, 2001

Answer to Complaint by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc (fdc) (Entered: 03/21/2001)

RECAP
4 March 21, 2001

Request for Discovery Plan: Discovery Plan due by 5/5/01 (fdc) (Entered: 03/21/2001)

RECAP
5 April 9, 2001

Motion for limited admisstion by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc for Linda A. Whitaker to appear pro hac vice (fdc) (Entered: 04/11/2001)

RECAP
6 April 9, 2001

Affidavit of Linda A. Whittaker by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc Re: [5-1] motion for Linda A. Whitaker to appear pro hac vice (fdc) (Entered: 04/11/2001)

RECAP
April 11, 2001

Motion(s) referred: referred [5-1] motion for Linda A. Whitaker to appear pro hac vice to USMJ William A. Webb (fdc) (Entered: 04/11/2001)

PACER
April 11, 2001

Motion(s) referred: referred [5-1] motion for Linda A. Whitaker to appear pro hac vice to USMJ William A. Webb (fdc)

7 April 12, 2001

Order denying [5-1] motion for Linda A. Whitaker to appear pro hac vice signed by William A. Webb, USMJ. Counsel are referred to E.D.N.C. Local Rule 2.05. The EDNC does not use the practice of appearance pro hac vice. OB Ref: BO 17, p. 178; served. (fdc) (Entered: 04/12/2001)

RECAP
8 April 24, 2001

Notice of attorney appearance for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc by Linda A. Whitaker, Esq., Senior Corporate Litigation Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Telephone number: 501-273-4505; Fax number: 510-277-5991. (fdc) (Entered: 04/26/2001)

RECAP
9 April 26, 2001

Discovery Plan filed by EEOC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc; cy to J. Webb for scheduling order. (fdc) (Entered: 04/27/2001)

RECAP
10 April 27, 2001

Order on Scheduling by Magistrate Judge Webb setting Discovery cutoff 10/31/01 Deadline for filing of all motions 11/30/01 Expert Witness List due from plaintiff on 8/15/01 and from defendant on 9/15/01 Jury Trial scheduled no earlier than 4/8/02 before Terrence W. Boyle, USDJ; served. (fdc) (Entered: 04/27/2001)

RECAP
11 Sept. 28, 2001

Joint motion by EEOC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc to extend discovery (fdc) (Entered: 09/28/2001)

RECAP
Sept. 28, 2001

Motion(s) referred: referred [11-1] joint motion to extend discovery to USMJ William A. Webb (fdc) (Entered: 09/28/2001)

PACER
Sept. 28, 2001

Motion(s) referred: referred [11-1] joint motion to extend discovery to USMJ William A. Webb (fdc)

12 Oct. 1, 2001

Order granting [11-1] joint motion to extend discovery, reset discovery due for 11/30/01, reset motion filing deadline for 12/31/01 signed by William A. Webb, USMJ. Served. (fdc) (Entered: 10/01/2001)

RECAP
13 Oct. 15, 2001

Motion by EEOC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc to extend discovery (fdc) (Entered: 10/15/2001)

RECAP
Oct. 15, 2001

Motion(s) referred: referred [13-1] motion to extend discovery to USMJ William A. Webb (fdc) (Entered: 10/15/2001)

PACER
Oct. 15, 2001

Motion(s) referred: referred [13-1] motion to extend discovery to USMJ William A. Webb (fdc)

14 Oct. 18, 2001

Order granting [13-1] motion to extend discovery, reset discovery due for 12/31/01, reset motion filing deadline for 1/31/02 signed by William A. Webb, USMJ. OB Ref: BO # 19, p. 52. (fdc) (Entered: 10/26/2001)

RECAP
15 Oct. 19, 2001

Motion by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc for protective order (fdc) (Entered: 10/26/2001)

RECAP
16 Oct. 19, 2001

Memorandum by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc in support of [15-1] motion for protective order w/ attached exhibits 1-4. (fdc) (Entered: 10/26/2001)

RECAP
17 Nov. 2, 2001

Supplemental Memorandum by defendant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc in support of [15-1] motion for protective order w/ attachments. (fdc) (Entered: 11/06/2001)

RECAP
18 Nov. 5, 2001

Memorandum by EEOC in opposition to [15-1] motion for protective order w/ attached exhibits A-D. (fdc) (Entered: 11/06/2001)

RECAP
19 Nov. 7, 2001

Motion by EEOC to compel (fdc) (Entered: 11/14/2001)

RECAP
20 Nov. 7, 2001

Memorandum by EEOC in support of [19-1] motion to compel w/ attached exhibits A-E. (fdc) (Entered: 11/14/2001)

RECAP
Nov. 9, 2001

Motion(s) referred: referred [15-1] motion for protective order to USMJ William A. Webb (fdc) (Entered: 11/09/2001)

PACER
Nov. 9, 2001

Motion(s) referred: referred [15-1] motion for protective order to USMJ William A. Webb (fdc)

21 Nov. 13, 2001

Document filed by plaintiff EEOC titled: Plaintiff EEOC's Memorandum in Response to Defendant's Supplemental Materials. (fdc) (Entered: 11/20/2001)

RECAP
22 Nov. 20, 2001

Response by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc to [19-1] motion to compel(fdc) Modified on 11/27/2001 (Entered: 11/24/2001)

RECAP
23 Nov. 21, 2001

Order denying [15-1] motion for protective order signed by Terrence W. Boyle, USDJ. OB Ref: BO # 19, p. 95; served. (fdc) Modified on 11/27/2001 (Entered: 11/21/2001)

RECAP
Nov. 27, 2001

Motion(s) submitted to Judge Boyle: [19-1] motion to compel submitted (fdc) (Entered: 11/27/2001)

PACER
Nov. 27, 2001

Motion(s) submitted to Judge Boyle: [19-1] motion to compel submitted (fdc)

24 Dec. 5, 2001

Order granting [19-1] motion to compel signed by Terrence W. Boyle, USDJ. The defendant is hereby ordered to comply with discovery as requested. In the event that the defendant fails to comply with this order, appropriate sanctions will be imposed. OB Ref: BO # 19, p. 106; served. (fdc) (Entered: 12/05/2001)

RECAP
Dec. 26, 2001

Forwarded consent decree to Judge Boyle for signature. (fdc) (Entered: 12/26/2001)

PACER
Dec. 26, 2001

Forwarded consent decree to Judge Boyle for signature. (fdc)

25 Jan. 7, 2002

Consent judgment for EEOC against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc signed by Terrence W. Boyle, USDJ. OB Ref: BO # 19, p. 161; served. (fdc) (Entered: 01/17/2002)

RECAP
Jan. 7, 2002

Case closed; non-perm. (fdc)

Jan. 7, 2002

Case closed; non-perm. (fdc) (Entered: 01/17/2002)

PACER

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: Feb. 2, 2001

Closing Date: Jan. 7, 2002

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

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of North Carolina 5:01-cv-00090

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

Hire

Monitoring

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reasonable Accommodation

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 173486.7

Order Duration: 2002 - 2004

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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