Case: EEOC v. Custom Companies

1:02-cv-03768 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: May 28, 2002

Closed Date: 2009

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Case Summary

In May of 2002, the EEOC's Chicago District Office filed suit in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, against Custom Companies Inc., a trucking company, and related corporate entities. The suit alleged sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII. The charging parties intervened as plaintiffs. In July of 2003, the case was consolidated with a separate action brought by the EEOC against Custom Companies (1:03-cv-02293). The defendants made multiple motions for summ…

In May of 2002, the EEOC's Chicago District Office filed suit in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, against Custom Companies Inc., a trucking company, and related corporate entities. The suit alleged sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII.

The charging parties intervened as plaintiffs. In July of 2003, the case was consolidated with a separate action brought by the EEOC against Custom Companies (1:03-cv-02293). The defendants made multiple motions for summary judgment; one was granted in part, the others were denied. After a prologued series of discovery disputes, the case went to trial in November of 2006. On November 17, 2006, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs, awarding over $2 million in punitive damages and over $300,000 in compensatory damages. In March of 2007, the award was halved pursuant to statutory caps, and the court entered the judgment against the defendants.

Both parties moved to amend the judgment. In June of 2007, the defendants appealed the judgment. In December of 2007, the parties came to terms, and the Court of Appeals remanded the case so that the district court could amend the judgment to reflect the settlement. After some disputes regarding withholding, a final order was entered in March of 2008 granting $452,800 in compensatory and punitive damages and $900,000 in attorney fees. Custom Companies was also ordered to conduct annual anti-discrimination training for its employees, and to report any future complaints of sexual harassment to the EEOC.

On June 19, 2008, Judge Harry Leinenweber signed an order indicating that the plaintiffs, plaintiff-intervenors, and counsel had all been paid in full, and the matter appears to have been resolved.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (6/4/2008)

Alexandra Gilewicz (3/25/2018)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Richard J.

Attorney, Dori K.

Attorney, Marty Denis,

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Diane E.

Attorney, David A.

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1:02-cv-03768

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc

Feb. 17, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Docket
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Complaint

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc.

May 28, 2002

May 28, 2002

Complaint
17

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Plaintiffs-Intervenors' Complaint

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc.

Aug. 20, 2002

Aug. 20, 2002

Complaint
86

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First Amended Complaint

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc.

March 10, 2004

March 10, 2004

Complaint
91

1:02-cv-03768

1:03-cv-02293

Memorandum Opinion and Order [Motions to Limit the Class in Case Nos. 02-C-3768 and 03-C-2293]

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc.

April 7, 2004

April 7, 2004

Order/Opinion

2004 WL 765891

116

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Memorandum Opinion and Order [EEOC's Motion for Entry of a Protective Order and Motion to Compel]

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc.

July 21, 2004

July 21, 2004

Order/Opinion
120

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Second Amended Complaint

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc.

July 23, 2004

July 23, 2004

Complaint
212

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1:03-cv-02293

Memorandum Opinion and Order [Motion for Summary Judgment]

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc.

Oct. 23, 2006

Oct. 23, 2006

Order/Opinion
241

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1:03-cv-02293

Memorandum Opinion and Order

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc.

Oct. 26, 2006

Oct. 26, 2006

Order/Opinion

2006 WL 3087104

EEOC Press Release

EEOC v. Custom Companies Inc.

No Court

Nov. 17, 2006

Nov. 17, 2006

Press Release

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Docket

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Docket for: US EEOC v. Custom Co Inc
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 May 28, 2002

COMPLAINT; jury demand - Civil cover sheet - Appearance(s) of John C. Hendrickson, Noelle Christine Brennan as attorney(s) for plaintiff ( no summons(es) issued.) () (gcy) (Entered: 05/28/2002)

RECAP
3 July 3, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff for a protective order (Attachments); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

RECAP
4 July 3, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file appearance of Beth A. Miller instanter (Attachment); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

RECAP
2 July 9, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendants Custom Co Inc. and Custom Dist by Keith L. Hunt and Dana E. MacDonald. (cem) (Entered: 07/10/2002)

RECAP
5 July 9, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 7/9/02 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Beth A. Miller's motion for leave to appear is granted [4-1]. Defendant to provide contact information by 7/23/02. No notice (cem) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

RECAP
6 July 9, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Beth A. Miller. (cem) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

RECAP
7 July 19, 2002

MOTION by defendants for substitution of counsel for Foley & Lardner ; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 07/26/2002)

RECAP
8 July 19, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendants Custom Companies, Inc.and Custom Distribution Network, Inc. by Diane E. Gianos and Bennett L. Epstein. (cem) (Entered: 07/26/2002)

RECAP
9 July 24, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 7/24/02 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Defendants motion [7-1] for an order granting Foley & Lardner leave to file its appearance on behalf of Custom, and Kenneth L. Hunt and Dana E. MacDonald of the law firm of Keith Hunt & Associates granted leave to withdraw as counsel. Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 07/26/2002)

RECAP
10 July 29, 2002

WAIVER of service of summons as to defendants sent on 7/29/02. (cem) (Entered: 07/30/2002)

RECAP
11 July 29, 2002

ANSWER by defendant Custom Distribution Network, Inc. to complaint of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [1-1]. (cem) (Entered: 07/30/2002)

RECAP
12 July 29, 2002

ANSWER by defendant Custom Companies, Inc. to complaint of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [1-1]. (cem) (Entered: 07/30/2002)

RECAP
July 31, 2002

SCHEDULE set on 7/31/02 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Status hearing set for September 26, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (wp)

13 Aug. 1, 2002

WAIVER of service of summons as to defendants sent on 7/29/02. (cem) (Entered: 08/05/2002)

RECAP
14 Aug. 14, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Catherine Copello and Allison Kennedy by Martin K. Denis, Maureen K. Feldman and Daniel R. Madock. (cem) (Entered: 08/15/2002)

RECAP
15 Aug. 14, 2002

MOTION by plaintiffs-intervenors' Catherine Copello and Allison Kennedy to intervene ; notice. (cem) (Entered: 08/21/2002)

RECAP
16 Aug. 20, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendants Custom Companies, Inc. and Custom Distribution Network, Inc. by Eric M. Phillips. (cem) (Entered: 08/21/2002)

RECAP
17 Aug. 20, 2002

INTERVENOR'S COMPLAINT by intervenors Catherine Copello and Allison Kennedy. (cem) (Entered: 08/21/2002)

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18 Aug. 20, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 8/20/02 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Plaintiffs-intervenors' motion to intervene is granted [15-1]. Defendants' to answer by 9/3/02. No notice (cem) (Entered: 08/21/2002)

RECAP
19 Aug. 30, 2002

AGREED MOTION by defendants for 14-day extension of time to respond to plaintiffs-intervenors' complaint ; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 09/05/2002)

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20 Sept. 4, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 9/4/02 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Defendants' agreed motion for 14-day extension of time to 9/17/02 to respond to plaintiffs-intervenors' complaint is granted [19-1]. Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 09/05/2002)

RECAP
21 Sept. 10, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file appearance of Richard J. Mrizek, instanter ; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 09/20/2002)

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22 Sept. 17, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 9/17/02 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Plaintiff's motion for leave to file appearance instanter is granted [21-1]. Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 09/20/2002)

RECAP
23 Sept. 17, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff US EEOC by Richard J. Mrizek. (cem) (Entered: 09/20/2002)

RECAP
24 Sept. 19, 2002

ANSWER by defendant Custom Distribution Network's to plaintiffs-intervenors' complaint [17-1]; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 09/23/2002)

RECAP
25 Sept. 19, 2002

ANSWER by defendant Custom Compaines Inc. to plaintiffs-intervnors' complaint [17-1]; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 09/23/2002)

RECAP
26 Sept. 20, 2002

RULE 15(a) MOTION by defendant Custom Distribution Network, Inc. for leave to amend its answer and affirmative defenses to the EEOC's complaint to include an additional affirmative defense (Attachment); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 09/30/2002)

RECAP
27 Sept. 26, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 9/26/02 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Defendant's Rule 15(a) motion for leave to amend its answer and affirmative defenses is granted [26-1]. Status hearing held and continued to 2/26/03 at 9:00 a.m. No notice (cem) (Entered: 09/30/2002)

RECAP
28 Oct. 15, 2002

APPLICATION for leave to appear pro hac vice for defendants Custom Companies, Inc. and Custom Distribution Network, Inc. by Daniel P. Colling; Order entered granting leave by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber. (cem) (Entered: 10/16/2002)

RECAP
29 Oct. 15, 2002

APPLICATION for leave to appear pro hac vice for defendants Custom Companies, Inc. and Custom Distribution Network, Inc. by Walter B. Connolly, Jr.; Order entered granting leave by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber. (cem) (Entered: 10/16/2002)

RECAP
30 Oct. 16, 2002

APPLICATION for leave to appear pro hac vice for defendant Custom Companies, Inc. and Custom Distribution Netword, Inc. by Jeffrey S. Kopp; Order entered granting leave by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber. (cem) (Entered: 10/17/2002)

RECAP
31 Oct. 29, 2002

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): Held on 07/09/02 before Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber. (cem) (Entered: 10/30/2002)

RECAP
32 Dec. 2, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff for entry of protective order (Attachments); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 12/06/2002)

RECAP
33 Dec. 5, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 12/5/02 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : EEOC's motion for entry of protective order [32-1] is entered and continued to 12/19/02 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 12/06/2002)

RECAP
34 Dec. 17, 2002

RESPONSE by defendant Custom Distribution Network, Inc. to EEOC's motion for protective order [32-1]. (cem) (Entered: 12/18/2002)

RECAP
35 Dec. 17, 2002

RESPONSE by defendant Custom Companies, Inc. to EEOC's motion for protective order [32-1] (Attachments). (cem) (Entered: 12/18/2002)

RECAP
36 Dec. 19, 2002

MINUTE ORDER of 12/19/02 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : EEOC's motion for entry of protective order is granted in part and denied in part [32-1]. No notice (cem) (Entered: 12/23/2002)

RECAP
37 Jan. 7, 2003

LETTER dated 1/7/03 from Marty Denis to Judge Leinenweber. (cem) (Entered: 01/15/2003)

RECAP
38 Jan. 7, 2003

LETTER dated 1/7/03 from Diane E. Gianos to Judge Leinenweber (Attachments). (cem) (Entered: 01/15/2003)

RECAP
41 Jan. 10, 2003

MOTION by plaintiff for enty of protective order (Attachments); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 01/21/2003)

RECAP
42 Jan. 13, 2003

RESPONSE by plaintiffs-intervenors Catherine Copello and Allison Kennedy regarding protective order (Attachments). (cem) (Entered: 01/21/2003)

RECAP
39 Jan. 14, 2003

LETTER dated 1/13/03 from Diane E. Gianos to Judge Leinenweber (Attachments). (cem) (Entered: 01/15/2003)

RECAP
40 Jan. 14, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 1/14/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : The contact restriction contained in the Court's 1/9/02, protective order is hereby rescinded. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 01/15/2003)

RECAP
43 Jan. 14, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 1/14/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : The court will rule by mail on EEOC's motin for entry of protective order. No notice (cem) (Entered: 01/21/2003)

RECAP
54 Jan. 29, 2003

LETTER dated 1/29/03 from Diane E. Gianos to Judge Leinenweber. (cem) (Entered: 09/19/2003)

RECAP
44 Jan. 30, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 1/30/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : (Entered protective order). Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 02/05/2003)

RECAP
47 Feb. 3, 2003

LETTER dated 2/3/03 from Daniel R. Madock to Judge Leinenweber. (cem) (Entered: 04/04/2003)

RECAP
55 Feb. 3, 2003

LETTER dated 2/3/03 from Richard J. Mrizek to Diane Gianos (Attachment). (cem) (Entered: 09/19/2003)

RECAP
Feb. 26, 2003

SCHEDULE set on 2/26/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Status hearing held and continued to April 3, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Written Discovery to be completed by March 26, 2003. Mailed notice (wp)

45 March 24, 2003

NOTICE of change of address by Foley & Lardner attorneys for defendants Custom Companies, Inc. and Custom Distribution Network, Inc. (cem) (Entered: 03/25/2003)

RECAP
46 March 27, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 3/27/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Plaintiff's motion for protective order [3-1] is granted nunc pro tunc effective as of 7/9/02. No notice (cem) (Entered: 03/28/2003)

RECAP
April 3, 2003

SCHEDULE set on 4/3/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Status hearing held and continued to January 7, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. No notice (wp)

48 June 10, 2003

MOTION by plaintiffs-intervenors Catherine Copello and Allison Kennedy to compel defendants to fully answer plaintiffs-intervenors interrogatories and document requests and motion for sanctions (Attachments). (cem) (Entered: 06/19/2003)

RECAP
49 June 11, 2003

AMENDED NOTICE by plaintiff-intervenors of motion regarding motion to compel [48-1] and motion for sanctions [48-2]. (cem) (Entered: 06/19/2003)

RECAP
50 June 18, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 6/18/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Under the conditions set forth in open court, plaintiffs-intervenors' motion to compel [48-1] and motion for sanctions [48-2] is granted. Defendant to respond by 7/2/03. No notice (cem) (Entered: 06/19/2003)

RECAP
51 June 26, 2003

AGREED MOTION by plaintiff for reassignment of EEOC v. Custom Companies 03 C 2293, to Judge Leinenweber and to consolidate 03 C 2293, pending before Judge Lindberg, with 02 C 3768 (Attachment); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 07/02/2003)

RECAP
52 June 27, 2003

MOTION by defendant Custom Companies, Inc. to extend the deposition time limit of Catherine Copello ; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 07/02/2003)

RECAP
53 July 1, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 7/1/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : The agreed motion for reassignment [51-1] and consolidation for all purposes of case 03 C 2293 now pending before Judge Lindberg is granted [51-2]. Custom's motion to extend the deposition time limit of Catherine Copello [52-1] is granted, under the conditions set forth in open court. No notice (cem) (Entered: 07/02/2003)

RECAP
56 Sept. 16, 2003

MOTION by plaintiff to compel defendant Custom Companies to comply with the Court's 6/18/03, order, to compel production of documents responsive to plaintiff's first and second requests for production or documents, and to award sanctions (Attachments); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 09/19/2003)

RECAP
57 Sept. 18, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 9/18/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Plaintiff's motion to compel [56-1] [56-2] [56-3] is entered and continued to 9/30/03 at 9:00 a.m. Defendants to produce by 9/29/03. No notice (cem) (Entered: 09/19/2003)

RECAP
58 Sept. 30, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 9/30/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Plaintiff's motion to compel [56-1], [56-2], [56-3] is entered and continued to 10/7/03 at 9:00 a.m. No notice (cem) (Entered: 10/03/2003)

RECAP
59 Oct. 6, 2003

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant Custom Companies Inc. by Jason Robert Bent. (cem) (Entered: 10/07/2003)

RECAP
60 Oct. 6, 2003

MOTION by defendants to bar evidence of treatment, symptoms, or conditions of emotional distress (Attachmentsd); Notice. (air) (Entered: 10/14/2003)

RECAP
61 Oct. 6, 2003

MEMORANDUM by defendants in support of their motion to bar evidence of treatment, symptoms, or conditions of emotional distress [60-1]. (air) (Entered: 10/14/2003)

RECAP
Oct. 10, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 10/10/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber: Status hearing held. Defendants' motion to bar is entered and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 10/21/03. No notice (Original in 02C3768) (air) (Entered: 10/14/2003)

PACER
62 Oct. 10, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 10/10/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber: Status hearing held. Defendants' motion to bar evidence [60-1] is entered and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 10/21/03. No notice (air) (Entered: 10/14/2003)

RECAP
63 Oct. 21, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 10/21/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber: Defendant's motion to bar is withdrawn [60-1]. Mailed notice (air) (Entered: 10/23/2003)

RECAP
64 Oct. 27, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 10/27/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Kennedy's motion to intervene is denied. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 10/28/2003)

RECAP
65 Nov. 13, 2003

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff by Deborah Lois Hamilton; Notice. (jmp) (Entered: 11/25/2003)

RECAP
67 Dec. 2, 2003

RULE 12(C) MOTION by defendants for partial judgment on the pleadings ; Memorandum of law in support (Attachments); Notice. (cem) Modified on 12/05/2003 (Entered: 12/05/2003)

RECAP
68 Dec. 2, 2003

MOTION by defendants to limit the class in case no. 02 C 3768 ; Memorandum of law in support (Attachments); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 12/05/2003)

RECAP
66 Dec. 3, 2003

WITHDRAWAL by Noelle C. Brennan of appearance for plaintiff US EEOC; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

RECAP
69 Dec. 4, 2003

MINUTE ORDER of 12/4/03 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Status hearing re-set for 3/9/04 at 9:00 a.m. Briefing schedule set on defendants' motion to limit the class [68-1] and defendants' motion for partial judgment on the pleadings [67-1]. Plaintiff's response to the filed by 1/20/04. Defendants' reply brief due 1/27/04. The court will rule orally on 2/26/04 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 12/05/2003)

RECAP
70 Jan. 20, 2004

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for intervenor Catherine Copello, intervenor Allison Kennedy by Jessica E.H. Lynott. (cem) (Entered: 01/21/2004)

RECAP
71 Jan. 20, 2004

RESPONSE by plaintiff in opposition to defendant Custom Companies' and Custom Distribution Network's motions to limit the class in case no. 02 C 3768 [68-1]. (cem) Modified on 01/27/2004 (Entered: 01/22/2004)

RECAP
72 Jan. 20, 2004

RESPONSE by intervenor Allison Kennedy in opposition to motion for partial judgment on the pleadings [67-1] (Attachment); Notice. (lc) (Entered: 01/27/2004)

RECAP
73 Feb. 3, 2004

REPLY memorandum of law by defendant Custom Companies, Inc. in support of its motion to limit the class in case no. 02 C 3768 [68-1]. (cem) (Entered: 02/05/2004)

RECAP
74 Feb. 4, 2004

CORRECTED REPLY memorandum of law by defendant Custom Co Inc. in support of its Rule 12(C) motion for partial judgment on the pleadings [67-1] (Attachments); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 02/05/2004)

RECAP
76 Feb. 11, 2004

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file surreply ; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 02/19/2004)

RECAP
Feb. 13, 2004

OPPOSITION by defendants to plaintiff's motion for leave to file surreply. (Original in case 02 c 3768) (cem) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

PACER
75 Feb. 13, 2004

OPPOSITION by defendants to plaintiff's EEOC's motion for leave to file surreply. (cem) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

RECAP
77 Feb. 18, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 2/18/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Under the condition set forth in open court, plaintiff's motion for leave to file surreply is granted [76-1]. No notice (cem) (Entered: 02/19/2004)

RECAP
78 Feb. 18, 2004

SURREPLY by plaintiff in opposition to defendant Custom Companies' and Custom Distribution Network's motions to limit the class in case no. 02 C 3768 and 03 C 2298 [68-1]. (cem) (Entered: 02/19/2004)

RECAP
81 Feb. 20, 2004

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file first amended complaint (Attachments); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 03/01/2004)

RECAP
79 Feb. 23, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 2/23/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber: The oral ruling date of February 26, 2004 for defendants' motion for partial judgment on the pleadings and motions to limit class is stricken. The Court will rule by mail. Mailed notice (gma) (Entered: 02/24/2004)

RECAP
82 Feb. 24, 2004

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file supplemental authority (Attachments); Notice. (cem) (Entered: 03/01/2004)

RECAP
83 Feb. 24, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 2/24/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Defendants' motion for partial judgment on the pleadings [67-1] is denied for the reasons set forth in this order. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 03/01/2004)

RECAP
84 Feb. 24, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 2/24/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Plaintiff's motion for leave to file first amended complaint is granted in part and denied in part [81-1]. No notice (cem) (Entered: 03/01/2004)

RECAP
Feb. 25, 2004

RESPONSE by defendant to plaintiff EEOC's motion for leave to file supplemental authority. (Original in case 02c3768) (cem) (Entered: 02/26/2004)

PACER
80 Feb. 25, 2004

RESPONSE by defendant to plaintiff EEOC's motion for leave to file supplemental authority. (cem) (Entered: 02/26/2004)

RECAP
85 Feb. 26, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 2/26/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Plaintiff's motion for leave to file supplemental authority is granted [82-1]. No notice (cem) (Entered: 03/01/2004)

RECAP
March 9, 2004

SCHEDULE set on 3/9/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Status hearing held and continued to June 9, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Fact discovery to be completed by June 9, 2004. No notice (wp) (Entered: 03/09/2004)

PACER
March 9, 2004

SCHEDULE set on 3/9/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Status hearing held and continued to June 9, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Fact discovery to be completed by June 9, 2004. No notice (wp)

86 March 10, 2004

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by plaintiff; adding Custom Executive Group Inc.; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 03/11/2004)

RECAP
87 March 23, 2004

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant Custom Executive Group Inc by Diane E. Gianos, Bennett L. Epstein; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 03/24/2004)

RECAP
88 March 23, 2004

ANSWER by defendant Custom Distribution Network, Inc. to first amended complaint of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [86-1]; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 03/24/2004)

RECAP
89 March 23, 2004

ANSWER by defendant Custom Executive Group Inc. to first amended complaint of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [86-1]; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 03/24/2004)

RECAP
90 March 23, 2004

ANSWER by defendant Custom Companies to first amended complaint of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [86-1]; Notice. (cem) (Entered: 03/24/2004)

RECAP
91 April 7, 2004

MINUTE ORDER of 4/7/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : Enter memorandum opinion and order: Custom's motions to limit the class in case no. 02 C 3768 and 03 C 2293 [68-1] are granted with regard to rearward time but denied with regard to forward time limits. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 04/08/2004)

RECAP
May 14, 2004

MOTION by plaintiff EEOC for leave to file amended complaints adding CDN Logistics where Custom Companies is named or substituting CDN Logistics, Inc. for Custom Distribution Network (Attachments); Notice of motion (Original in 02 C 3768) (eav) (Entered: 05/28/2004)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 28, 2002

Closing Date: 2009

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of two workers.

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Private 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

CDN Logistics, Inc.

Custom Companies, Inc.

Custom Distribution Network, Inc.

Custom Executive Group, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Illinois 1:02-cv-03768

Northern District of Illinois 1:03-cv-02293

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 07-02740

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 07-02756

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 07-02965

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

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

Expungement of Employment Record

Monitoring

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 1352800

Order Duration: 2007 - 2009

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Demotion

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Discipline

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Hiring

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

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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