Case: EEOC v. Holiday Inn Huntsville

5:99-cv-02438 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Filed Date: Sept. 14, 1999

Closed Date: Nov. 2, 2003

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Case Summary

In September 1999, the Birmingham District Office of the EEOC brought this suit against Charles W. "Woody" Anderson (d/b/a Holiday Inn Huntsville West, Hampton Inn Madison and Hampton Inn University) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. We do not have a copy of the complaint. However, it appears from the consent decree that the complaint alleged that the defendant terminated the charging party, a female employee, in retaliation for her complaints of sexual harassme…

In September 1999, the Birmingham District Office of the EEOC brought this suit against Charles W. "Woody" Anderson (d/b/a Holiday Inn Huntsville West, Hampton Inn Madison and Hampton Inn University) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. We do not have a copy of the complaint. However, it appears from the consent decree that the complaint alleged that the defendant terminated the charging party, a female employee, in retaliation for her complaints of sexual harassment in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss in November 1999 which was denied in early December. The charging party intervened in the suit that same month. After some scheduling orders, the parties settled in November 2000 through a consent decree.

The three-year decree, containing a non-retaliation clause, required the defendant to: post its anti-retaliation policy, distribute its EEO and sexual harassment policies, provide the charging party with a neutral employment reference, provide anti-retaliation training for all its employees, report to the EEOC on a semi-annual basis, and pay $70,545.

Summary Authors

Michele Marxkors (7/23/2007)

People

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Judge(s)

Blackburn, Sharon Lovelace (Alabama)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Agee, Pamela Karen (Alabama)

Attorney for Defendant

Anderson, Allen L (Alabama)

Byrd, Mildred (Alabama)

Fees, Michael Lawrence (Alabama)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

5:99-cv-02438

Docket [PACER]

Nov. 2, 2000

Nov. 2, 2000

Docket
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Order [Regarding Motion to Dismiss]

Dec. 8, 1999

Dec. 8, 1999

Order/Opinion
15

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Order [Regarding Motion to Dismiss Jeannie Miller as a Defendant]

Jan. 27, 2000

Jan. 27, 2000

Order/Opinion
35

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Consent Decree

Nov. 2, 2000

Nov. 2, 2000

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

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Last updated Sept. 29, 2026, 11:50 p.m.

Docket for: EEOC v. Holiday Inn Huntsvil
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Sept. 14, 1999

COMPLAINT filed, amount paid $ wv, receipt # n/a (KAM) (Entered: 09/14/1999)

RECAP
2 Oct. 21, 1999

MOTION by intervenor-plaintiff Ingrid Watkins to intervene filed cs (w/complaint in intervention attach) (Former Employee) Modified on 10/22/1999 (Entered: 10/22/1999)

RECAP
Oct. 25, 1999

SUMMONS and complaint issued del to pla (Former Employee) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

PACER
Oct. 25, 1999

SUMMONS and complaint issued del to pla (Former Employee)

3 Nov. 10, 1999

SUMMONS and complaint returned executed: upon defendant Holiday Inn Huntsvil on 11/2/99 filed (KAM) (Entered: 11/10/1999)

RECAP
4 Nov. 17, 1999

ACCEPTANCE of service for defendant Holiday Inn Huntsvil by Michael L Fees, Allen L Anderson on 11/17/99 filed (KAM) (Entered: 11/23/1999)

RECAP
5 Nov. 22, 1999

MOTION by defendant Holiday Inn Huntsvil to dismiss, or, in the alternative for more definite statement filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 11/23/1999)

RECAP
6 Dec. 8, 1999

ORDER denying motion to dismiss [5-1], granting motion for more definite statement [5-2]; pla shall file an amended complaint by 12/21/99; granting motion of Ingrid Watkins to intervene [2-1] ; Pretrial scheduling conf set for 10:00 1/14/00 filed ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) cm (KAM) (Entered: 12/08/1999)

RECAP
7 Dec. 8, 1999

BRIEF by defendant Holiday Inn Huntsvil in support of motion to dismiss or in the alternative for more definite statement filed cs (deemed filed 11/22/99 - filed pursuant to order [6-1] (KAM) (Entered: 12/08/1999)

RECAP
8 Dec. 8, 1999

INTERVENOR complaint by Ingrid F. Watkins against Holiday Inn Huntsville, West and Jeannie Miller filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 12/08/1999)

RECAP
9 Dec. 14, 1999

AMENDED complaint filed by plaintiff EEOC [1-1]; jury demand filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 12/14/1999)

RECAP
10 Dec. 14, 1999

NOTICE of appearance for plaintiff EEOC by Pamela Karen Agee filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

RECAP
11 Dec. 27, 1999

ANSWER by intervenor-defendant Holiday Inn Huntsvil w/appear by atty(s) Michael L Fees, Allen L Anderson filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 12/29/1999)

RECAP
12 Dec. 27, 1999

ANSWER by defendant Holiday Inn Huntsvil w/appear by atty(s) filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 12/29/1999)

RECAP
13 Jan. 6, 2000

Report of Parties (form 35) of compliance with FRCP 26 filed (CJV) (Entered: 01/06/2000)

RECAP
14 Jan. 24, 2000

MOTION by intervenor-plaintiff Ingrid F Watkins to dismiss Jeannie Miller as a dft filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 01/25/2000)

RECAP
15 Jan. 27, 2000

ORDER granting motion to dismiss Jeannie Miller as a dft [14-1] filed ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) cm (KAM) (Entered: 01/27/2000)

RECAP
16 Jan. 27, 2000

ORDER scheduling that certain time limits apply as set out in this order ;discovery cutoff 7/31/00 ;dispostive motions by 8/31/00; pretrial needed; mediation 5/22/00; jury trial set 9:00 10/16/00 in Huntsville, AL by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn entered cm (KAM) (Entered: 01/27/2000)

RECAP
Jan. 27, 2000

DOCKET modification (utility event) to dismiss party Jeannie Miller see order #15 dismissing Miller without prejudice (KAM) (Entered: 01/27/2000)

PACER
Jan. 27, 2000

DOCKET modification (utility event) to dismiss party Jeannie Miller see order #15 dismissing Miller without prejudice (KAM)

17 Feb. 28, 2000

MOTION by plaintiff EEOC, intervenor-plaintiff Ingrid F Watkins for order for partial relief from the scheduling order filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 02/28/2000)

RECAP
18 March 1, 2000

ORDER granting motion for order for partial relief from the scheduling order [17-1]; pla and intv pla may take 20 depositions and dft/intv dft may take 20 depositions; pla is allowed until 4/28/00 to add parties; dft is allowed until 5/29/00 filed ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) cm (KAM) (Entered: 03/01/2000)

RECAP
19 April 25, 2000

MOTION by plaintiff EEOC to amend complaint to accurately name the dft filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 04/25/2000)

RECAP
20 April 26, 2000

19 - ORDER granting motion to amend complaint to accurately name the dft [19-1] dismissing dfts Holiday Huntsvil, Holiday Inn Huntsvil ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) entered cm (DWC) (Entered: 04/26/2000)

RECAP
21 April 26, 2000

AMENDED complaint filed by pla EEOC [9-1], [8-1], [1-1]; jury demand; adding dft Charles W "Woody" Anderson filed cs (DWC) (Entered: 04/26/2000)

RECAP
22 April 28, 2000

MOTION by intvp Ingrid F Watkins to amend complaint to add Charles "Woody" Anderson, d/b/a Holiday Inn West, Hampton Inn Madison & Hampton Inn University as dft filed cs amended complaint atta (DWC) (Entered: 04/28/2000)

RECAP
23 May 9, 2000

ANSWER by defendant Charles W "Woody" Anderson w/appear by atty(s) Michael L Fees, Allen L Anderson filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 05/10/2000)

RECAP
24 May 11, 2000

22 - ORDER granting motion to amend complaint to add Charles "Woody" Anderson, d/b/a Holiday Inn West, Hampton Inn Madison & Hampton Inn University as dft [22-1] ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) entered cm (KAM) (Entered: 05/11/2000)

RECAP
25 May 11, 2000

AMENDED complaint filed by plaintiff EEOC [21-1], [9-1], [8-1], [1-1]; jury demand filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 05/11/2000)

RECAP
26 May 15, 2000

Notice of intervenor-plaintiff Ingrid F Watkins of filing of attorney time records in response to order # [16-1] w/sealed envelope of time records attached filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 05/16/2000)

RECAP
27 May 17, 2000

ANSWER by defendant Charles W "Woody" Anderson w/appear by atty(s) filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 05/18/2000)

RECAP
28 May 19, 2000

WITNESS list (expert report) by intervenor-plaintiff Ingrid F Watkins filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 05/19/2000)

RECAP
29 May 25, 2000

ORDER that this case is appropriate for mediation, parties are DIRECTED to proceed forthwith to select a mediator from the Court Panel of Neutrals in accord with the requirements of the Plan; written obj to the referral within (10) days fo the date of this Order; if no agreement reached, trial will proceed on 10/16/00, Huntsville, AL as further set out in this order filed ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) cm (DWC) (Entered: 05/25/2000)

RECAP
30 June 20, 2000

ORDER that the parties have selected John Falkenberry as mediator in this case filed ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) cm (KAM) (Entered: 06/20/2000)

RECAP
31 July 17, 2000

MOTION by pla EEOC to withdraw attorney Elizabeth J Hubertz filed cs (DWC) (Entered: 07/17/2000)

RECAP
32 July 24, 2000

31 - ORDER granting motion to withdraw attorney Elizabeth J Hubertz [31-1] ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) entered cm (KAM) (Entered: 07/24/2000)

RECAP
July 24, 2000

UTILITY event: terminates attorney Elizabeth J Hubertz for Charles W "Woody" Anderson (KAM) (Entered: 07/24/2000)

PACER
July 24, 2000

UTILITY event: terminates attorney Elizabeth J Hubertz for Charles W "Woody" Anderson (KAM)

33 Aug. 11, 2000

ORDER that Ingrid F. Watkins, Charles W. Woody Anderson and/or an authorized representative of the dft and a representative fo the EEOC, having all authority to enter into a binding settlement agreement, must personally attend the second mediation conference within the next 30 days filed ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) cm (KAM) (Entered: 08/11/2000)

RECAP
34 Aug. 31, 2000

ORDER that the court has been advised by counsel that this case has been settled dismissing case without prejudice to the right of any party to reopen within 60 days or submit a stipulated form of final judgment filed ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) cm (KAM) (Entered: 08/31/2000)

RECAP
35 Nov. 2, 2000

ORDER (CONSENT DECREE) relief shall be granted as set out in this order filed ( by Judge Sharon L. Blackburn ) cm (KAM) (Entered: 11/02/2000)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Alabama

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 14, 1999

Closing Date: Nov. 2, 2003

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: Unknown

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Charles W. "Woody" Anderson

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Alabama 5:99-cv-02438

Available Documents:

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

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 70545

Order Duration: 2000 - 2003

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

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

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