Case: EEOC v. Albany International Corporation

2:98-cv-01358 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama

Filed Date: Dec. 7, 1998

Closed Date: Jan. 25, 2002

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Case Summary

The Washington, DC and Birmingham offices of the EEOC brought this suit against Albany International Corp., Appleton Wire Division in the U.S. District Court for the Alabama Middle District. While we do not have a copy of the complaint, from the consent decree, we know the complaint alleged discrimination in violation of Title VII. More specifically, the complaint alleged the defendant created a hostile work environment based on race. A private plaintiff filed a motion to intervene and a mo…

The Washington, DC and Birmingham offices of the EEOC brought this suit against Albany International Corp., Appleton Wire Division in the U.S. District Court for the Alabama Middle District. While we do not have a copy of the complaint, from the consent decree, we know the complaint alleged discrimination in violation of Title VII. More specifically, the complaint alleged the defendant created a hostile work environment based on race. A private plaintiff filed a motion to intervene and a motion to consolidate this case with a separate case brought by the plaintiff, both of which were granted in March 2000. This case was consolidated with 99-cv-00657. The defendant and the private party plaintiff both filed motions for summary judgment that were denied. The parties entered into a consent decree in August 2000.

The consent decree required the defendant to post notice of employment rights and provide EEO training to all employees. In the event of non-compliance, the decree called for court enforcement. The defendant also agreed to pay the complainant $33,000.

Summary Authors

Justin Kanter (8/6/2008)

Related Cases

Harris v. Albany International, Middle District of Alabama (1999)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:98-cv-01358

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Albany International Corp.

Jan. 25, 2002

Jan. 25, 2002

Docket
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Consent Decree

EEOC v. Albany International Corp.

Sept. 11, 2000

Sept. 11, 2000

Settlement Agreement
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Order

EEOC v. Albany International Corp.

Jan. 25, 2002

Jan. 25, 2002

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

Last updated March 26, 2025, 8:22 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT Filing Fee $ 150.00 Receipt # 77308 (vmc) (Entered: 07/06/1999)

June 28, 1999

June 28, 1999

1

DEMAND for jury trial by Thomas Harris (vmc) (Entered: 07/06/1999)

June 28, 1999

June 28, 1999

2

MOTION by Thomas Harris to Consolidate Cases CV-98-H-1358-N and CV-99-M-657-N referred to Mag Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson (vmc) (Entered: 07/06/1999)

June 30, 1999

June 30, 1999

3

SUMMONS issued for Albany International; summons and complaint mailed by cmrrr to named defendant (vmc) (Entered: 07/06/1999)

July 6, 1999

July 6, 1999

Notice of Assignment to U.S. Mag. Judge mailed to Attorney Karen Sampson Rodgers (vmc) (Entered: 07/06/1999)

July 6, 1999

July 6, 1999

File referred to Mag. Judge McPherson (vmc) (Entered: 07/06/1999)

July 6, 1999

July 6, 1999

4

Summons returned unexecuted as to Albany International with notation returned to sender; NMR; notified attorney (vmc) (Entered: 07/08/1999)

July 8, 1999

July 8, 1999

5

ALIAS SUMMONS issued for Albany International; alias summons and complaint mailed by cmrrr to named defendant (vmc) (Entered: 07/09/1999)

July 9, 1999

July 9, 1999

6

RETURN RECEIPT CARD showing service of alias summons and complaint on illedgible on 7/12/99 for Albany International . Answer due on 8/1/99 for Albany International (vmc) (Entered: 07/13/1999)

July 13, 1999

July 13, 1999

7

ANSWER to Complaint by Albany International (Attorney Chris Mitchell, Charles A. Powell IV), referred to Mag Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson (vmc) (Entered: 07/28/1999)

July 27, 1999

July 27, 1999

8

MOTION by Thomas Harris for leave to file Amend [1-1] complaint referred to Mag Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson (vmc) (Entered: 08/17/1999)

Aug. 16, 1999

Aug. 16, 1999

9

ORDER granting [8-1] motion for leave to file Amend [1-1] complaint ( signed by Mag Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson ) , copies mailed to counsel. (vmc) (Entered: 08/18/1999)

Aug. 18, 1999

Aug. 18, 1999

11

MOTION by Attorney for Thomas Harris to Extend Time for discovery and Scheduling Conference referred to Mag Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson (vmc) (Entered: 08/23/1999)

Aug. 20, 1999

Aug. 20, 1999

12

ANSWER by Albany International to amended complaint referred to Mag Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson (vmc) (Entered: 08/27/1999)

Aug. 27, 1999

Aug. 27, 1999

13

RESPONSE by Albany International to [2-1] motion to Consolidate Cases CV-98-H-1358-N and CV-99-M-657-N by Thomas Harris referred to Mag Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson (vmc) (Entered: 08/27/1999)

Aug. 27, 1999

Aug. 27, 1999

14

ORDER granting [11-1] Motion to Extend Time for discovery and Scheduling Conference; suspending Proceedings in this case until 10/15/99, this Court has entered a companion Order setting Scheduling Conference for 11/19/99 (signed by Mag. Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson), copies mailed to Counsel. h(hc) (Entered: 08/31/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

15

ORDER, set Scheduling Conference for 9:00 11/19/99 before Mag. Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson in Rm 330, FMJ, Jr. Fed. Bldg & US Courthouse, 15 Lee St, Montg., AL; that on or before 9/20/99 each Party shall complete and send to the Clerk the attached consent form; Consent to Jurisdiction By A United State Magistrate Judge attached (signed by Mag. Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson), copies mailed to Counsel. VACATED PER ORDER OF 9/14/99 Furnished to SC, YG, HC. h(hc) Modified on 09/14/1999 (Entered: 08/31/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

16

ORDER vacating court's order of 8/31/99; , terminated deadlines ; directing the clerk to return all documents to the parties which relate to consent proceedings; Staying the issue of consent until the court's ruling on consolidating the cases numbered 99-M-657-N and 98-H-1358-N ( signed by Mag Judge Vanzetta P. McPherson ) , copies mailed to counsel furn: YG, DK and HC. (vmc) Modified on 09/14/1999 (Entered: 09/14/1999)

Sept. 14, 1999

Sept. 14, 1999

17

ORDER (As Pertains to CA: 98-H-l358-N) Granting the EEOC's motion to Voluntary Dismiss Class Action Claims; Denying as moot plaintiff EEOC's Motion to Stay; Denying as moot the defendant's Motion to Dismiss Class Allegations; Granting the Motion to Intervene; granting [2-1] motion to Consolidate Cases CV-98-H-1358-N and CV-99-M-657-N ( signed by Judge Truman M. Hobbs ) , copies mailed to counsel. (war) (Entered: 03/15/2000)

March 15, 2000

March 15, 2000

CASE reassigned to Judge Truman M. Hobbs (war) (Entered: 03/15/2000)

March 15, 2000

March 15, 2000

Consolidated Member Case . Lead Case Number: 2cv98 1358 (war) (Entered: 03/15/2000)

March 15, 2000

March 15, 2000

Case closed (dkt clerk) (Entered: 01/25/2002)

Jan. 25, 2002

Jan. 25, 2002

Case Details

State / Territory:

Alabama

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 7, 1998

Closing Date: Jan. 25, 2002

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: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Albany International Corp., Appleton Wire Division

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Alabama 2:98-cv-01358

Middle District of Alabama 2:99-cv-00657

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:

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Amount Defendant Pays: 33000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

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