Case: EEOC v. LEXUS OF SERRAMONTE & SONIC AUTO

4:05-cv-00962 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: March 8, 2005

Closed Date: 2008

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Case Summary

In March 2005, the EEOC district office of San Francisco, California brought this suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Lexus of Serramonte, a Lexus automotive dealership; Sonic Automotive, Inc., an internet automotive dealership; and First America Automotive. The complaint alleged that the defendants maintained sexually hostile work environments in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After a grant of partial summary judgment for the EEOC, the parties attended a settlement conference in September 2006. The next day a consent decree was issued and the case was dismissed.The consent decree stated that the defendant must (1) pay two identified employee, class members equal shares of unknown amounts out of a total $375,000 award; (2) pay all other unidentified employee, class members portions of the remaining $375,000 award, the computation of which is quite elaborate and explained fully in the consent decree; (3) halt all sexual harassing behavior; (4) prevent any harassment or discrimination based on sex; (5) refrain from retaliating against employees who complain about or resist any sex based discrimination; (6) post notices of its anti-sex discrimination policies; (7) choose and Equal Employment Opportunity Consultant who will monitor the defendant's compliance with Title VII, review the defendants' anti-discrimination policies, and review the defendant's response to complaints; (8) provide neutral reference letters to all class members; (9) train all existing and new employees on the affects of sex discrimination; (10) and retain all records of training and employment for EEOC inspection. The decree was to last for two years. The docket sheet shows that no further enforcement took place; the case was presumably closed in 2008.

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Jason Chester (5/31/2007)

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People

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Judge(s)

Armstrong, Saundra Brown (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth (California)

Offen-Brown, David F. (California)

Ordonio-Dixon, Linda Susan (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Boggs, John Phillip (California)

Judge(s)

Armstrong, Saundra Brown (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth (California)

Offen-Brown, David F. (California)

Ordonio-Dixon, Linda Susan (California)

Tamayo, William Robert (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Boggs, John Phillip (California)

Reese, David John (California)

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Documents in this case

4:05-cv-00962	Docket (PACER) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte	Jan. 22, 2007	Jan. 22, 2007 Docket
1 4:05-cv-00962	Complaint Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte	March 8, 2005	March 8, 2005 Complaint
28 4:05-cv-00962	Order Quashing Subpoenas Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte	March 22, 2006	March 22, 2006 Order/Opinion 237 F.R.D. 220
34 4:05-cv-00962	Order Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte	July 10, 2006	July 10, 2006 Order/Opinion
47 4:05-cv-00962	Order Granting Motion to Compel Production of Employee Lists Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte	Aug. 9, 2006	Aug. 9, 2006 Order/Opinion 2006 WL 2329510
92 4:05-cv-00962	Order Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte	Sept. 12, 2006	Sept. 12, 2006 Order/Opinion 2006 WL 2619367
122 4:05-cv-00962	Order Following Settlement Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte	Sept. 15, 2006	Sept. 15, 2006 Order/Opinion
123 4:05-cv-00962	Order Dismissing Action Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte	Sept. 19, 2006	Sept. 19, 2006 Order/Opinion
126 4:05-cv-00962	Consent Decree Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte	Jan. 22, 2007	Jan. 22, 2007 Settlement Agreement

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Docket

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Docket for: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Lexus of Serramonte

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	March 8, 2005	COMPLAINT For Civil Rights Employment Discrimination & Jury Trial Demand - [Summons Issued] against Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc. & First America Automotive, [Filing Fee: Waived/Government]. Filed by PlaintiffEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/8/2005) Additional attachment(s) added on 4/20/2005 (tn, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/09/2005)	RECAP
2	March 8, 2005	ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due 7/7/2005 & Initial Case Management Conference set for 7/14/2005 01:30 PM. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order).(tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/8/2005) (Entered: 03/09/2005) 1 Standing Order View on PACER	RECAP
	March 8, 2005	Summons Issued as to Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/8/2005)
	March 8, 2005	CASE DESIGNATED for Electronic Filing. (tn, COURT STAFF)
3	March 11, 2005	AMENDED ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due 7/20/2005 & Initial Case Management Conference set for 7/27/2005 01:30 PM. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order)(tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/11/2005) (Entered: 03/14/2005) 1 Standing Order View on PACER	RECAP
4	April 12, 2005	CLERK'S NOTICE RE CONSENT OR DECLINE TO PROCEED BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE; COUNSEL TO RESPOND BY 4/26/05 (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/12/2005) (Entered: 04/12/2005)	RECAP
5	April 13, 2005	CLERK'S NOTICE To Plaintiff's Counsel re: Failure to E-File and/or Failure to Register as an E-Filer. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/13/2005) (Entered: 04/13/2005)	RECAP
6	April 21, 2005	CONSENT to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 4/21/2005) (Entered: 04/21/2005)	RECAP
7	May 23, 2005	Defendants' ANSWER to Complaint byLexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 5/23/2005) (Entered: 05/23/2005)	RECAP
8	July 6, 2005	STIPULATION and Proposed Order selecting Mediation by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive (Boggs, John) (Filed on 7/6/2005) (Entered: 07/06/2005)	RECAP
9	July 6, 2005	JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 7/6/2005) (Entered: 07/06/2005)	RECAP
10	July 27, 2005	Declination to Proceed Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge by First America Automotive, etc (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/27/2005) (Entered: 07/27/2005)	RECAP
11	July 27, 2005	CLERK'S NOTICE of Impending Reassignment to U.S. District Judge (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/27/2005) (Entered: 07/27/2005)	RECAP
12	Aug. 8, 2005	ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong for all further proceedings. Judge Edward M. Chen no longer assigned to case. Signed by EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 8/8/05. (ha, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2005) (Entered: 08/08/2005)	RECAP
13	Aug. 26, 2005	CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER FOR REASSIGNED CIVIL CASES: Case Management Conference set for 9/22/2005 03:00 PM., via telephone. Signed by Judge Armstrong on 8/26/05. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/26/2005) Modified on 8/29/2005 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/26/2005)	RECAP
14	Sept. 15, 2005	JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 9/15/2005) (Entered: 09/15/2005) 1 Exhibit Exhibit A View on PACER	RECAP
15	Sept. 23, 2005	Minute Entry: Initial Case Management Conference held on 9/22/2005 before JUDGE ARMSTRONG (Date Filed: 9/23/2005). (Court Reporter NOT REPORTED.) (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 9/23/2005) (Entered: 09/23/2005)	RECAP
	Sept. 23, 2005	CASE REFERRED to Private ADR for Mediation. (jlm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/23/2005)
	Sept. 23, 2005	CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge for Settlement (kk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/23/2005)
16	Sept. 26, 2005	CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 6/30/2006. Jury Trial set for 10/2/2006 08:30 AM. Motions due by 8/15/2006. Pretrial Conference set for 9/26/2006 01:00 PM.. Signed by Judge Armstrong on 9/26/05. SEE PRETRIAL PREPARATION ORDER FOR ALL OTHER DATES AND DEADLINES(lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/26/2005) Additional attachment(s) added on 9/29/2005 (lrc, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/26/2005)	RECAP
17	Jan. 18, 2006	Emergency MOTION to Continue Third Party Subpoena Compliance Deadline, MOTION to Shorten Time alternatively, shorten time for a Hearing of Plaintiff's Motion to Quash Defendants' Subpoenas, MOTION for Hearing filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 1/23/2006 09:00 AM. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion to Change Time# 2 Proposed Order Granting Extension of Third Party Record Subpoena Compliance Date# 3 Proposed Order Alternatively, Granting Shortened Time to Hear Motion to Quash Defendants Third Party Record Subpoenas# 4 Esparza-Cervantes Decl. Supporting Motion to Change Time# 5 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 1-9)# 6 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 10-15)# 7 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 16-18)# 8 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 19-24)# 9 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 25-27)# 10 Exhibit 2 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl# 11 Exhibit 3 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl)(Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 1/18/2006) (Entered: 01/18/2006) 1 Notice of Motion to Change Time View on PACER 2 Proposed Order Granting Extension of Third Party Record Subpoena Compliance Date View on PACER 3 Proposed Order Alternatively, Granting Shortened Time to Hear Motion to Quash De View on PACER 4 Esparza-Cervantes Decl. Supporting Motion to Change Time View on PACER 5 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 1-9) View on PACER 6 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 10-15) View on PACER 7 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 16-18) View on PACER 8 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 19-24) View on PACER 9 Exhibit 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl (pp 25-27) View on PACER 10 Exhibit 2 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl View on PACER 11 Exhibit 3 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl View on PACER	RECAP
18	Jan. 18, 2006	Brief re 17 Emergency MOTION to Continue Third Party Subpoena Compliance Deadline MOTION to Shorten Time alternatively, shorten time for a Hearing of Plaintiff's Motion to Quash Defendants' Subpoenas Lodged Documents for Motion Shorten Hearing of EEOC's Motion to Quash filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order for Lodged Brief of Motion to Quash Defendants Subpoenas# 2 Notice of Motion for Lodged Brief of Motion to Quash Defendants Third Party Records Subpoenas# 3 Declaration Supporting Lodged Brief of Motion to Quash Defendants Third Party Records Subpoenas# 4 Exhibit 1 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 5 Exhibit 2 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 6 Exhibit 3 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 7 Exhibit 4 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 8 Exhibit 5 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 9 Exhibit 6 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 10 Exhibit 7 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 11 Exhibit 8 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 12 Exhibit 9 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 13 Exhibit 10 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 14 Exhibit 11 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash# 15 Exhibit 12 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash (pp 1-6)# 16 Exhibit 12 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash (pp 7-10)# 17 Exhibit 12 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash (pp 11-15))(Related document(s) 17 ) (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 1/18/2006) Modified on 1/19/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/18/2006) 1 Proposed Order for Lodged Brief of Motion to Quash Defendants Subpoenas View on PACER 2 Notice of Motion for Lodged Brief of Motion to Quash Defendants Third Party Rec View on PACER 3 Declaration Supporting Lodged Brief of Motion to Quash Defendants Third Party R View on PACER 4 Exhibit 1 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 5 Exhibit 2 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 6 Exhibit 3 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 7 Exhibit 4 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 8 Exhibit 5 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 9 Exhibit 6 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 10 Exhibit 7 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 11 Exhibit 8 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 12 Exhibit 9 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 13 Exhibit 10 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 14 Exhibit 11 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash View on PACER 15 Exhibit 12 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash (pp 1-6) View on PACER 16 Exhibit 12 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash (pp 7-10) View on PACER 17 Exhibit 12 to Lodged Esparza-Cervantes Decl Re: Motion to Quash (pp 11-15) View on PACER	RECAP
19	Jan. 19, 2006	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge for all Discovery purposes. Signed by Judge Armstrong on 1/19/06. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/19/2006) (Entered: 01/19/2006)	RECAP
20	Jan. 20, 2006	Memorandum in Opposition to EEOC's Motion To Change Time: Extending Time for Compliance With Fed R. Civ. P. 45 Record Subpoenas, or, in The Alternative, Shorten Time For Hearing Of EEOC's Motion To Quash And For A Protective Order filed byLexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 1/20/2006) (Entered: 01/20/2006)	RECAP
21	Jan. 20, 2006	Declaration in Support re 20 Opposition To EEOC's Motion To Change Time: Extending Time For Compliance With Fed R. Civ. P. 45 Record Subpoenas, Or, In The Alternative, Shorten Time For Hearing Of EEOC's Motion To Quash And For A Protective Order filed by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 1/20/2006) Modified on 1/23/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/20/2006)	RECAP
	Jan. 20, 2006	CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge for Discovery James Larson. (wh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/20/2006)
	Jan. 20, 2006	MOTIONS 17 Emergency MOTION to Continue Third Party Subpoena Compliance Deadline MOTION to Shorten Time alternatively, shorten time for a Hearing of Plaintiff's Motion to Quash Defendants' Subpoenas MOTION for Hearing REFERRED to Magistrate Judge James Larson. (jlm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/20/2006)
22	Jan. 26, 2006	Reply to Opposition EEOC's Motion to Change Time filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 4 to Reply re: EEOC's Motion to Change Time)(Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 1/26/2006) (Entered: 01/26/2006) 1 Exhibit 4 to Reply re: EEOC's Motion to Change Time View on PACER	RECAP
23	Jan. 27, 2006	ORDER by Judge James Larson Granting 17 Motion to Continue, Granting 17 Motion to Shorten Time, Granting 17 Motion for Hearing. Motion to Quash shall be heard on February 22, 2006 @ 9:30 a.m. Courtroom F, 15th Flr, 450 Golden Gate Ave, S.F., CA. (jlsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/27/2006) (Entered: 01/27/2006)	RECAP
24	Jan. 31, 2006	MOTION to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum, MOTION for Protective Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 2/22/2006 09:30 AM in Courtroom F, 15th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re: EEOC's Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum and for a Protective Order)(Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 1/31/2006) (Entered: 01/31/2006) 1 Proposed Order re: EEOC's Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum and for a Pr View on PACER	RECAP
25	Jan. 31, 2006	Declaration of Elizabeth Esparza-Cervantes in Support of 24 MOTION to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum MOTION for Protective Order MOTION for Protective Order filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 12 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. (pp 1-5)# 2 Exhibit 12 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. (pp6-10)# 3 Exhibit 12 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. (pp11-15)# 4 Errata 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 5 Errata 2 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 6 Exhibit 4 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 7 Exhibit 5 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 8 Exhibit 3 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 9 Exhibit 6 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 10 Exhibit 7 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 11 Exhibit 8 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 12 Exhibit 9 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 13 Exhibit 10 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.# 14 Exhibit 11 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl.)(Related document(s) 24 ) (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 1/31/2006) (Entered: 01/31/2006) 1 Exhibit 12 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. (pp 1-5) View on PACER 2 Exhibit 12 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. (pp6-10) View on PACER 3 Exhibit 12 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. (pp11-15) View on PACER 4 Errata 1 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 5 Errata 2 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 6 Exhibit 4 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 7 Exhibit 5 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 8 Exhibit 3 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 9 Exhibit 6 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 10 Exhibit 7 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 11 Exhibit 8 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 12 Exhibit 9 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 13 Exhibit 10 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER 14 Exhibit 11 to Esparza-Cervantes Decl. View on PACER	RECAP
26	Feb. 6, 2006	Memorandum in Opposition EEOC'S MOTION TO QUASH AND FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER filed by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 2/6/2006) Modified on 2/7/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/06/2006)	RECAP
27	Feb. 22, 2006	Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 2/22/2006 before Magistrate Judge James Larson (Date Filed: 2/22/2006). (Tape #FTR 9:49-10:07.) (wh, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/22/2006) (Entered: 02/22/2006)	RECAP
28	March 22, 2006	ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENAS AND PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge James Larson granting 24 Motion to Quash, granting 24 Motion for Protective Order (jlsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/22/2006) (Entered: 03/22/2006)	RECAP
29	April 11, 2006	NOTICE by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive Notice of Firm Name Change (Boggs, John) (Filed on 4/11/2006) (Entered: 04/11/2006)	RECAP
30	April 19, 2006	STIPULATION With Proposed Order to Continue Discovery Cut Off by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 4/19/2006) Modified on 4/20/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/19/2006)	RECAP
31	April 24, 2006	STIPULATION AND ORDER Discovery due by 7/31/2006.. Signed by Judge Armstrong on 4/24/06. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/24/2006)	RECAP
32	June 20, 2006	STIPULATION to Continue Discovery and Corresponding Pretrial and Trial Dates by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 6/20/2006) (Entered: 06/20/2006)	RECAP
33	July 6, 2006	MOTION to Compel Defendants' Employee List filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 8/9/2006 09:30 AM in Courtroom F, 15th Floor, San Francisco. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 7/6/2006) (Entered: 07/06/2006)	RECAP
34	July 10, 2006	ORDER GRANTING in part and DENYING in part 32 Stipulation filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,. Signed by Judge ARMSTRONG on 7/10/06. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/10/2006) Modified on 7/11/2006 (kc, COURT STAFF).	RECAP
	July 10, 2006	Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Discovery cut-off deadline is extended to 8/19/2006. Dispositive Motions hearing deadline is extended to 9/19/2006. (kc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/10/2006)
35	July 24, 2006	Ex Parte Application To Shorten Time for Hearings on Discovery Motions filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 8/2/2006 09:30 AM in Courtroom F, 15th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3)(Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 7/24/2006) (Entered: 07/24/2006)	RECAP
36	July 26, 2006	Separate Statement re Motion to Compel; Employee List; Request for Protective Order filed by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 7/26/2006) Modified on 7/28/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). Modified on 7/28/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/26/2006)	RECAP
37	July 26, 2006	*DUPLICATE ENTRY, SAME AS DOCUMENT 36 * MOTION for Discovery Defendants' Separate Statement Regarding EEOC's Motion to Compel Defendants' Employee List; Request for Protective Order by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive (Boggs, John) (Filed on 7/26/2006) Modified on 7/27/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/26/2006)	RECAP
38	July 31, 2006	ORDER by Magistrate Judge James Larson Denying 35 Ex Parte Application Shorten Time for Hearing of EEOC's Discovery Motion. (jlsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/31/2006) Modified on 8/1/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/31/2006)	RECAP
39	Aug. 1, 2006	NOTICE of Appearance by Linda S. Ordonio-Dixon (Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 8/1/2006) (Entered: 08/01/2006)	RECAP
	Aug. 2, 2006	CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Wayne D. Brazil for Settlement (wh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/2/2006)
40	Aug. 4, 2006	AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER:. Signed by Judge ARMSTRONG on 8/4/06. ORIGINAL MOTION CUT-OFF DEADLINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN 8/15/06 INSTEAD OF 9/26/06. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/4/2006) (Entered: 08/04/2006)	RECAP
41	Aug. 4, 2006	Memorandum in Opposition re Notice of Motion and Hearing Regarding EEOC's Motion to Compel Defendant's Employee List filed by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 8/4/2006) Modified on 8/7/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/04/2006)	RECAP
42	Aug. 4, 2006	CLERK'S NOTICE Settlement Conference set for 8/28/2006 02:00 PM. (Attachments: # 1) (wdblc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/4/2006) (Entered: 08/04/2006) 1 Standing Order - WDB View on PACER	RECAP
43	Aug. 4, 2006	OBJECTION re 36 & 41 Defendants' Employee List & Memorandum in Opposition filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/4/2006) Modified on 8/7/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). Modified on 8/7/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/04/2006)	RECAP
44	Aug. 4, 2006	Minute Entry: Defendant's emergency motion for protective order held on 8/4/2006 before Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton (Date Filed: 8/4/2006). (Court Reporter telephonic - not reported.) (tdm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/4/2006) Modified on 8/8/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/07/2006)	RECAP
45	Aug. 4, 2006	Minute Entry: Request for Telephone Conference denied (Date Filed: 8/4/2006). () (wh, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/4/2006) Modified on 8/8/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/07/2006)	RECAP
46	Aug. 9, 2006	Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 8/9/2006 before James Lason (Date Filed: 8/9/2006). (Tape #FTR 9:42-9:51.) (wh, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/9/2006) (Entered: 08/09/2006)	RECAP
47	Aug. 9, 2006	ORDER by Judge Larson granting in part and denying in part 33 Motion to Compel (jllc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/9/2006)	RECAP
48	Aug. 14, 2006	MOTION for Summary Judgment (Partial) filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 9/19/2006 01:00 PM in Courtroom 6, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Esparza-Cervantes# 2 Affidavit of Ordonio-Dixon# 3 Exhibit 1 through 4# 4 Proposed Order)(Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 8/14/2006) (Entered: 08/14/2006) 1 Affidavit of Esparza-Cervantes View on PACER 2 Affidavit of Ordonio-Dixon View on PACER 3 Exhibit 1 through 4 View on PACER 4 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
49	Aug. 14, 2006	Ex Parte Application to Set Hearing Date for Summary Judgment Motion for September 19, 2006. filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 9/19/2006 01:00 PM in Courtroom 6, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 8/14/2006) (Entered: 08/14/2006)	RECAP
50	Aug. 14, 2006	STIPULATION re 47 Order on Motion to Compel Stipulated Protective Order: [Proposed] Order by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/14/2006) (Entered: 08/14/2006)	RECAP
51	Aug. 15, 2006	ERRATA re 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Partial) by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 8/15/2006) (Entered: 08/15/2006)	RECAP
52	Aug. 15, 2006	ORDER. Signed by Judge James Larson on 8/15/06. (jlsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/15/2006)	RECAP
53	Aug. 16, 2006	STIPULATION and Proposed Protective Order re 47 Order on Motion to Compel by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/16/2006) Modified on 8/17/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/16/2006)	RECAP
54	Aug. 18, 2006	STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER re 53 Stipulation filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Signed by Judge James Larson on 8/18/06. (jlsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/18/2006)	RECAP
55	Aug. 23, 2006	OBJECTIONS to The Magistrate's Order Granting Motion to Compel Production of Employee Lists by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 8/23/2006) (Entered: 08/23/2006)	RECAP
56	Aug. 24, 2006	Emergency Ex Parte Application to Shorten Time to Hear Defendants Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2006 11:00 AM in Courtroom 3, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # 1)(Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/24/2006) (Entered: 08/24/2006)	RECAP
57	Aug. 25, 2006	ERRATA re 56 Emergency Ex Parte Application to Shorten Time to Hear Defendants Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/25/2006) (Entered: 08/25/2006)	RECAP
58	Aug. 25, 2006	ORDER by Judge Hamilton denying 56 Application to Shorten Time for Hearing (pjhlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/25/2006)	RECAP
59	Aug. 28, 2006	ORDER Continuing Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Wayne D. Brazil on 8/28/06. (wdblc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/28/2006)	RECAP
	Aug. 28, 2006	Set Deadlines/Hearings: re 59 Settlement Conference set for 9/14/2006 02:00 PM. (jlm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/28/2006)
60	Aug. 29, 2006	Declaration of Vicki Sylvia in Support re opposition to plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment filed by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 8/29/2006) Modified on 8/30/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/29/2006)	RECAP
61	Aug. 29, 2006	OBJECTIONS to Evidence submitted in the declaration of Elizabeth Esparza-Cervantes with Exhibits 1-4 by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 8/29/2006) (Entered: 08/29/2006)	RECAP
62	Aug. 29, 2006	Memorandum in Opposition re motion for partial summary judgment filed by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 8/29/2006) Modified on 8/30/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/29/2006)	RECAP
63	Aug. 29, 2006	Declaration of David Hosilyk in Support re opposition to plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment filed by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 8/29/2006) Modified on 8/30/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/29/2006)	RECAP
64	Aug. 30, 2006	Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' Objections to the Magistrate Judge's Order Granting Motion to Compel Production of Employee Lists filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/30/2006) (Entered: 08/30/2006)	RECAP
65	Aug. 30, 2006	Emergency Ex Parte Application re 64 Memorandum in Opposition, to Defendants' Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order Granting Motion to Compel filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/30/2006) (Entered: 08/30/2006)	RECAP
66	Aug. 31, 2006	Proposed Order re 65 Emergency Ex Parte Application by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/31/2006) Modified on 9/1/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/31/2006)	RECAP
67	Sept. 5, 2006	ORDER by Judge ARMSTRONG granting 49 Ex Parte Application FOR ORDER SETTING HEARING DATE FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/5/2006)	RECAP
68	Sept. 5, 2006	ORDER by Judge ARMSTRONG granting 65 Ex Parte Application (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/5/2006)	RECAP
69	Sept. 5, 2006	Memorandum in Opposition re EEOC's Ex Parte Application for Immediate Denial of Defendants' Objections to the Magistrate's Order Granting Motion to Compel Production of Employee Lists filed by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 9/5/2006) Modified on 9/7/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
70	Sept. 5, 2006	Joint Proposed Jury Instructions by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission . (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 9/5/2006) Modified on 9/7/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
71	Sept. 5, 2006	Joint Pretrial Conference Statement by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 9/5/2006) Modified on 9/7/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
72	Sept. 5, 2006	Exhibit List by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive.. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
73	Sept. 5, 2006	Reply Memorandum re 48 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Esparza-Cervantes# 2 Exhibit 5# 3 Exhibit 6# 4 Exhibit 7# 5 Exhibit 8# 6 Exhibit 9# 7 Exhibit 10# 8 Affidavit Strayhorn)(Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 9/5/2006) Modified on 9/7/2006 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/05/2006) 1 Affidavit Esparza-Cervantes View on PACER 2 Exhibit 5 View on PACER 3 Exhibit 6 View on PACER 4 Exhibit 7 View on PACER 5 Exhibit 8 View on PACER 6 Exhibit 9 View on PACER 7 Exhibit 10 View on PACER 8 Affidavit Strayhorn View on PACER	RECAP
74	Sept. 5, 2006	Exhibit List - Plaintiff's Designations of Discovery Excerpts by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit s 44 to 48)(Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006) 1 Exhibit s 44 to 48 View on PACER	RECAP
75	Sept. 5, 2006	Exhibit List by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List)(Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006) 1 Exhibit List View on PACER	RECAP
76	Sept. 5, 2006	Proposed Form of Verdict by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
77	Sept. 5, 2006	Proposed Voir Dire by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
78	Sept. 5, 2006	Proposed Jury Instructions by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Plaintiff's Proposed Jury Instructions. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
79	Sept. 5, 2006	Proposed Voir Dire by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Plaintiff's Proposed Jury Questionnaire. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
80	Sept. 5, 2006	Witness List by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive, Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
81	Sept. 5, 2006	Proposed Jury Instructions by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive, Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
82	Sept. 5, 2006	TRIAL BRIEF by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive, Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
83	Sept. 5, 2006	Proposed Voir Dire by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive, Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
84	Sept. 5, 2006	Proposed Form of Verdict by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive, Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive Defendants' Proposed Special Verdict Form-Annie Wei. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
85	Sept. 5, 2006	Proposed Form of Verdict by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive, Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive Defendants' Proposed Special Verdict Form- Salma Rashid. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
86	Sept. 5, 2006	TRIAL BRIEF by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
87	Sept. 5, 2006	Witness List by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 9/5/2006) (Entered: 09/05/2006)	RECAP
88	Sept. 6, 2006	Exhibit List with Plaintiff's Notice of Errata by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. (Attachments: # 1)(Esparza-Cervantes, Elizabeth) (Filed on 9/6/2006) (Entered: 09/06/2006)	RECAP
89	Sept. 6, 2006	Proposed Jury Instructions by Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive, Lexus of Serramonte, Sonic Automotive, Inc., First America Automotive Defendants' Objections to EEOC's Proposed Jury Instructions and Argument in Support of Objections. (Boggs, John) (Filed on 9/6/2006) (Entered: 09/06/2006)	RECAP
90	Sept. 8, 2006	Proposed Order re 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Partial) Amended by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ordonio-Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 9/8/2006) (Entered: 09/08/2006)	RECAP
91	Sept. 11, 2006	CLERK'S NOTICE Settlement Conference set for 9/14/2006 01:30 PM. (wdblc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/11/2006) (Entered: 09/11/2006)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 8, 2005

Closing Date: 2008

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

First America Automotive

Lexus of Serramonte

Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 4:05-cv-00962

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:

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Auditing

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Monitoring

Neutral/Positive Reference

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 375000

Order Duration: 2006 - 2008

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of EEOC v. LEXUS OF SERRAMONTE & SONIC AUTO, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/7979/ (last updated 6/7/2017).