Case: EEOC v. CROWN CORK & SEAL COMPANY (USA), INC.

6:98-cv-00099 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Filed Date: Jan. 30, 1998

Closed Date: Aug. 23, 1999

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Case Summary

In January 1998, the EEOC district office in Miami, Florida brought this action against Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The complaint is unavailable. After the defendant's motion for summary judgment was denied, the parties attended a single settlement conference and resolved the case. The court approved and entered the settlement agreement in August 1999. The agreement is unavailable.

Summary Authors

Joel Pettit (7/30/2007)

People

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Judge(s)

Conway, Anne C. (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

FEDERAL, Thomas A. (Florida)

Henderson, Kelly James (Florida)

Lowe, Eve G. (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Petersen, Grant David (Florida)

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Documents in this case

6:98-cv-00099

Docket (PACER)

EEOC, et al v. Crown Cork/Seal Co.

Feb. 6, 2004

Feb. 6, 2004

Docket

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Docket

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Docket for: EEOC v. Crown Cork/Seal Co.
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1 Jan. 30, 1998

COMPLAINT filed for violation of the Age Discrmination in Employment Act. JURY DEMAND (map) Modified on 02/05/1998 (Entered: 02/04/1998)

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2 Jan. 30, 1998

ORDER directing cousnel to review and certify compliance with Local Rule 1.04(c) within 10 days. ( Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway ) ctc (map) (Entered: 02/04/1998)

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Jan. 30, 1998

MAGISTRATE JUDGE CASE ASSIGNMENT Magistrate assigned: David A. Baker (map) (Entered: 02/04/1998)

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Jan. 30, 1998

SUMMONS issued for Crown Cork/Seal Co. (map) (Entered: 02/04/1998)

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Jan. 30, 1998

MAGISTRATE JUDGE CASE ASSIGNMENT Magistrate assigned: David A. Baker (map)

Jan. 30, 1998

SUMMONS issued for Crown Cork/Seal Co. (map)

3 Feb. 2, 1998

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by EEOC amending [1-1] complaint. (map) (Entered: 02/04/1998)

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4 Feb. 17, 1998

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE by EEOC with [2-1] order; no related cases. (map) (Entered: 02/18/1998)

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5 Feb. 23, 1998

NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - TRACK 2. (ctc) (lak) (Entered: 02/24/1998)

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6 March 23, 1998

ANSWER by Crown Cork/Seal Co. to amended complaint. (map) (Entered: 03/24/1998)

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7 March 23, 1998

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of [5-1] track 2 notice by EEOC. (map) (Entered: 03/24/1998)

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8 May 4, 1998

CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (map) (Entered: 05/04/1998)

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9 May 7, 1998

ORDER directing all non-government corporate parties to file a statement identifying all parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliates that have issued shares to the public within 11 days. ( Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway ) ctc (map) (Entered: 05/07/1998)

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10 May 7, 1998

CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER setting Joining of parties, amending of pleadings on 12/15/98; Deadline for filing of motions 6/25/99; Discovery cutoff 2/15/99; Pretrial statement due on or before 6/25/99; Jury trial set for 8/2/99 before Judge Anne C. Conway. ( signed by Judge Anne C. Conway ) ctc (map) (Entered: 05/07/1998)

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11 Dec. 21, 1998

RESPONSE by Crown Cork/Seal Co. to [9-1] order (cbh) (Entered: 12/21/1998)

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12 Feb. 3, 1999

JOINT MOTION by EEOC, Crown Cork/Seal Co. as to extension of discovery . Referred to Magistrate Judge David A. Baker. (nrs) (Entered: 02/03/1999)

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13 Feb. 5, 1999

ORDER granting [12-1] joint motion as to extension of discovery. (Signed by Magistrate Judge David A. Baker.) ctc (nrs) (Entered: 02/05/1999)

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14 March 15, 1999

MOTION by Crown Cork/Seal Co. for summary judgment . (maa) (Entered: 03/15/1999)

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15 March 15, 1999

MEMORANDUM by Crown Cork/Seal Co. in support of [14-1] motion for summary judgment. (exhibits filed separately) (maa) (Entered: 03/15/1999)

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16 March 25, 1999

EMERGENCY MOTION by EEOC with memorandum in support for an extension of time to respond to the Defendant's motion for summary judgment (four days) . (nrs) (Entered: 03/25/1999)

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17 March 26, 1999

ORDER granting [16-1] motion for an extension of time to respond to the Defendant's motion for summary judgment (four days), Response to motion reset to 4/7/99 for [14-1] motion for summary judgment . (Signed by Magistrate Judge David A. Baker.) ctc (nrs) (Entered: 03/26/1999)

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18 April 5, 1999

UNOPPOSED MOTION by EEOC with memorandum in support for leave to file Second Amended Complaint . (maa) (Entered: 04/05/1999)

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19 April 7, 1999

ORDER granting [18-1] motion for leave to file Second Amended Complaint. (Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway.) ctc (nrs) (Entered: 04/07/1999)

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20 April 7, 1999

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by EEOC amending [3-1] amended complaint. (Answer due 4/19/99 for Crown Cork/Seal Co. ) (nrs) Modified on 04/07/1999 (Entered: 04/07/1999)

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21 April 7, 1999

RESPONSE by EEOC to [14-1] motion for summary judgment. (nrs) (Entered: 04/07/1999)

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22 April 26, 1999

AMENDED ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint by Crown Cork/Seal Co. : amends [6-1] complaint answer. (nrs) (Entered: 04/26/1999)

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23 June 25, 1999

MOTION by EEOC in limine to exclude undisclosed witnesses and exhibits from trial . (nrs) (Entered: 06/25/1999)

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24 June 25, 1999

MOTION by EEOC with memorandum in support in limine to exclude evidence of charging party's criminal record . (nrs) (Entered: 06/25/1999)

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25 June 25, 1999

MOTION by EEOC with memorandum in support in limine regarding EEOC letters and investigatory log . (nrs) (Entered: 06/25/1999)

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26 June 25, 1999

MOTION by EEOC with memorandum in support in limine to exclude evidence regarding workplace statistics and individuals not a party to this lawsuit. (nrs) (Entered: 06/25/1999)

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27 June 25, 1999

JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT. (nrs) (Entered: 06/28/1999)

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28 June 25, 1999

PROPOSED jury instructions by EEOC, Crown Cork/Seal Co. (STRICKEN per Order #31) (nrs) Modified on 06/30/1999 (Entered: 06/28/1999)

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29 June 25, 1999

JOINT MOTION by EEOC, Crown Cork/Seal Co. with memorandum in support to extend time to file trial briefs . (nrs) (Entered: 06/28/1999)

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30 June 28, 1999

EMERGENCY MOTION by Crown Cork/Seal Co. with memorandum in support to extend time to file pre-trial documents . (hsh) (Entered: 06/28/1999)

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31 June 30, 1999

ORDER granting [29-1] motion to extend time to file trial briefs; denying [30-1] motion to extend time to file pre-trial documents; denying [23-1] motion in limine to exclude undisclosed witnesses and exhibits from trial; denying [24-1] motion in limine to exclude evidence of charging party's criminal record; denying [25-1] motion in limine regarding EEOC letters and investigatory log; denying [26-1] motion in limine to exclude evidence regarding workplace statistics and individuals not a party to this lawsuit; striking [28-1] joint proposed jury instructions and verdict form . (Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway.) ctc (nrs) (Entered: 06/30/1999)

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32 July 2, 1999

ORDER denying [14-1] motion for summary judgment. ( Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway ) ctc (maa) (Entered: 07/02/1999)

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33 July 12, 1999

JOINT PROPOSED jury instructions and verdict form by EEOC, Crown Cork/Seal Co. (nrs) (Entered: 07/13/1999)

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34 July 15, 1999

TRIAL BRIEF by EEOC. (nrs) (Entered: 07/15/1999)

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35 July 19, 1999

AMENDED JOINT FINAL PRETRIAL STATEMENT. (nrs) (Entered: 07/19/1999)

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36 July 19, 1999

NOTICE of attorney appearance for EEOC by Thomas Falkinburg. (nrs) (Entered: 07/19/1999)

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37 July 28, 1999

NOTICE of Hearing: set settlement conference for 2:00 8/4/99 Scheduled for Magistrate Judge David A. Baker ctc (rdo) (Entered: 07/28/1999)

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38 Aug. 4, 1999

MINUTE ENTRY: Settlement Conference held on 8/4/99 before Judge Baker; original settlement agreement and company policy submitted as exhibits and filed under seal. Final version of settlement agreement to be file by 8/16/99 (not to be filed under seal) and will allow case to close. Court Reporter: Rita Meyer (maa) (Entered: 08/05/1999)

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Aug. 4, 1999

Settlement conference held before Magistrate Judge David A. Baker. (maa) (Entered: 08/05/1999)

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Aug. 4, 1999

SEALED DOCUMENT. S- 1 (maa) (Entered: 08/05/1999)

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Aug. 4, 1999

Settlement conference held before Magistrate Judge David A. Baker. (maa)

Aug. 4, 1999

SEALED DOCUMENT. S- 1 (maa)

39 Aug. 20, 1999

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT by EEOC, Crown Cork/Seal Co. (nrs) (Entered: 08/20/1999)

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40 Aug. 23, 1999

ORDER dismissing case . Any pending motions are hereby DENIED as moot. (Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway.) ctc MFR Number 98/5086 (nrs) (Entered: 08/23/1999)

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Aug. 23, 1999

CASE CLOSED. (nrs) (Entered: 08/23/1999)

PACER
Aug. 23, 1999

CASE CLOSED. (nrs)

Feb. 6, 2004

FRC record data: accession # 021 03 0539; agency box # 143 of 255; location # D0980621; temporary record. (igc) (Entered: 02/06/2004)

PACER
Feb. 6, 2004

FRC record data: accession # 021 03 0539; agency box # 143 of 255; location # D0980621; temporary record. (igc)

Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 30, 1998

Closing Date: Aug. 23, 1999

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

Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Florida 6:98-cv-00099

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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