Case: EEOC v. Denny's

1:06-cv-02527 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Sept. 26, 2006

Closed Date: June 24, 2013

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Case Summary

In September 2006, the EEOC's Philadelphia District Office filed suit against the restaurant chain Denny's. The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and alleged that Denny's violated Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to allow a disabled employee to continue working there, and by refusing to grant reasonable accommodations by making exceptions to its policy placing a cap on medical leave time. Between 2008 and 2010, the parties held mul…

In September 2006, the EEOC's Philadelphia District Office filed suit against the restaurant chain Denny's. The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and alleged that Denny's violated Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to allow a disabled employee to continue working there, and by refusing to grant reasonable accommodations by making exceptions to its policy placing a cap on medical leave time.

Between 2008 and 2010, the parties held multiple failed settlement negotiation conferences and engaged in discovery. On January 15, 2010, the defendant filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that one of the named plaintiffs was not a person with a qualified disability and that there were other settled facts barring her claim. On July 16, 2010, the court denied this motion finding that there was sufficient evidence to support that a reasonable jury could find for the plaintiff.

Beginning in December 2010, the parties again engaged in settlement negotiations. On June 24, 2011, the court entered a consent decree for a two year duration. The consent decree requires the defendant to not discriminate or retaliate against persons with disabilities in its hiring practices, to change its policies on accommodation and leave, to provide training to its employees, submit to reporting requirements, to pay $1,300,000 in to the claimants, and provide offers of reinstatements to the claimants. The decree laid out various timeframes to complete trainings and had a bi-annual reporting requirement for two years. There has been no further docket activity and so the case is presumably closed.

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Sean Mulloy (3/26/2018)

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Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Denny's, Inc.

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

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Complaint

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Denny's, Inc.

Sept. 26, 2006

Sept. 26, 2006

Complaint

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Denny's Sued by EEOC for Disability Bias Against Class of Workers Nationwide

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Denny's, Inc.

Sept. 28, 2006

Sept. 28, 2006

Press Release
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Stipulated Protective Order Regarding Confidentiality

EEOC v. Denny's, Inc.

June 12, 2007

June 12, 2007

Order/Opinion
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Amended Stipulated Protective Order Regarding Confidentiality

EEOC v. Denny's, Inc.

Nov. 5, 2007

Nov. 5, 2007

Order/Opinion
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Memorandum Opinion

EEOC v. Denny's, Inc.

July 16, 2010

July 16, 2010

Order/Opinion

2010 WL 2817109

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Consent Decree

EEOC v. Denny's, Inc.

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

Order/Opinion

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Docket

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COMPLAINT against Denny's, Inc., filed by EEOC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(raf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/28/2006)

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Sept. 26, 2006

Sept. 26, 2006

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Summons Issued 20 days as to Denny's, Inc.. (raf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/28/2006)

Sept. 28, 2006

Sept. 28, 2006

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jacqueline H McNair on behalf of EEOC. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/29/2006)

Sept. 29, 2006

Sept. 29, 2006

4

NOTICE by EEOC of Request to Waive Service of Summons (Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

Oct. 18, 2006

Oct. 18, 2006

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by EEOC. Denny's, Inc. waiver sent on 10/5/2006, answer due 12/4/2006. (Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

Oct. 18, 2006

Oct. 18, 2006

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Denny's, Inc. identifying Denny's Corporation as Corporate Parent.. (Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 12/04/2006)

Dec. 4, 2006

Dec. 4, 2006

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ANSWER to Complaint by Denny's, Inc..(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 12/04/2006)

Dec. 4, 2006

Dec. 4, 2006

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey J Sun on behalf of Denny's, Inc. (Sun, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/06/2006)

Dec. 6, 2006

Dec. 6, 2006

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SCHEDULING ORDER (Judge Davis) (Entered: 01/18/2007)

Jan. 18, 2007

Jan. 18, 2007

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Report re: Deposition hours (Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 02/01/2007)

Feb. 1, 2007

Feb. 1, 2007

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NOTICE of Appearance by Charles E Guerrier on behalf of EEOC (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/22/2007)

Feb. 22, 2007

Feb. 22, 2007

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Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order by EEOC. Responses due by 3/30/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 03/13/2007)

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March 13, 2007

March 13, 2007

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ORDER granting 12 Motion to Amend/Correct (Judge Davis) (Entered: 03/13/2007)

March 13, 2007

March 13, 2007

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NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa H Hernandez on behalf of EEOC. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/22/2007)

March 21, 2007

March 21, 2007

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NOTICE of Appearance by Maria Luisa Morocco on behalf of EEOC (Morocco, Maria) (Entered: 03/26/2007)

March 26, 2007

March 26, 2007

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Denny's, Inc.. Responses due by 6/28/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Stipulated Protective Order Regarding Confidentiality)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 06/11/2007)

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June 11, 2007

June 11, 2007

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PROTECTIVE/CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER (Judge Davis) (Entered: 06/12/2007)

June 12, 2007

June 12, 2007

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by EEOC. Responses due by 8/20/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 08/01/2007)

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Aug. 1, 2007

Aug. 1, 2007

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery (Judge Davis) (Entered: 08/02/2007)

Aug. 2, 2007

Aug. 2, 2007

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MOTION to Compel by Denny's, Inc.. Responses due by 10/5/2007 (Attachments: # 1 # 2 Exhibit Tab A# 3 Exhibit Tab B# 4 Exhibit Tab C# 5 Exhibit Tab D# 6 Exhibit Tab E# 7 Exhibit Tab F# 8 Exhibit Tab G# 9 Certificate of Discovery)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 09/18/2007)

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9 Certificate of Discovery

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Sept. 18, 2007

Sept. 18, 2007

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by EEOC.Responses due by 10/9/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 09/20/2007)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Sept. 20, 2007

Sept. 20, 2007

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. (Judge Davis) (Entered: 09/22/2007)

Sept. 22, 2007

Sept. 22, 2007

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ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm for Discovery. Signed by Judge Andre M Davis on 9/24/07 (cag, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/25/2007)

Sept. 25, 2007

Sept. 25, 2007

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 20 MOTION to Compel filed by EEOC.Replies due by 10/30/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 10/16/2007)

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Oct. 16, 2007

Oct. 16, 2007

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 20 MOTION to Compel filed by Denny's, Inc.. (Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 10/30/2007)

Oct. 30, 2007

Oct. 30, 2007

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ORDER granting 20 Motion of Defendant to Compel Discovery. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 10/31/07. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/31/2007)

Oct. 31, 2007

Oct. 31, 2007

27

Joint MOTION for Amended Protective Order by Denny's, Inc.. Responses due by 11/19/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Stipulated Protective Order Regarding Confidentiality)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 11/02/2007)

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Nov. 2, 2007

Nov. 2, 2007

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AMENDED PROTECTIVE/CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER (Judge Davis) (Entered: 11/05/2007)

Nov. 5, 2007

Nov. 5, 2007

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STATUS REPORT Joint Proposal Regarding Scheduling Order and Request for Settlement Conference and Limited Stay by Denny's, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 04/04/2008)

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April 4, 2008

April 4, 2008

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ORDER APPROVING 29 Status Report, filed by Denny's, Inc. (Judge Davis) (Entered: 04/04/2008)

April 4, 2008

April 4, 2008

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ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm for Settlement. Signed by Judge Andre M Davis on 4/7/08. (hml, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

April 7, 2008

April 7, 2008

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Paperless Order Scheduling a Telephone Scheduling Conference with counsel for Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. The Court would appreciate counsel for Plaintiff, Ronald Phillips, to initiate this telephone conference with defense counsel and the Court. Thanking counsel in advance.(Grimm, Paul)(jnf) (Entered: 04/10/2008)

April 10, 2008

April 10, 2008

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ORDER SCHEDULING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm on 5/2/08. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/02/2008)

May 2, 2008

May 2, 2008

34

Settlement Conference - requesting (Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 08/13/2008)

Aug. 13, 2008

Aug. 13, 2008

35

Correspondence re: settlement conference attendance (Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 11/07/2008)

Nov. 7, 2008

Nov. 7, 2008

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PAPERLESS ORDER Approving Paper No. 35, request to have Associate General Counsel Gwendolyn Youn Reams participate in the settlement by phone. Also, counsel are ADVISED THAT THE SETTLEMENT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM 9:30 A.M TO 12:00 NOON, due to a conflict in the Court's Calendar. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm on 11/10/08. (Grimm, Paul)(jnf) (Entered: 11/10/2008)

Nov. 10, 2008

Nov. 10, 2008

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PAPERLESS ORDER DIRECTING PARTIES TO SUBMIT A PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 17, 2008 (Judge Davis) (Entered: 12/09/2008)

Dec. 9, 2008

Dec. 9, 2008

38

NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas J Flaherty on behalf of Denny's, Inc. (Flaherty, Thomas) (Entered: 12/15/2008)

Dec. 15, 2008

Dec. 15, 2008

39

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by EEOC Responses due by 1/3/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amended Scheduling Order)(Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 12/17/2008)

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Dec. 17, 2008

Dec. 17, 2008

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ORDER granting 39 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and ENTERING AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER (Judge Davis) (Entered: 12/18/2008)

Dec. 18, 2008

Dec. 18, 2008

41

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven E Kaplan on behalf of Denny's, Inc. (Kaplan, Steven) (Entered: 02/02/2009)

Feb. 2, 2009

Feb. 2, 2009

42

Correspondence re: Defendant Denny's, Inc. Letter Brief Regarding Location of Class Claimant Depositions (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 07/13/2009)

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July 13, 2009

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Substantive legal issues - addressing (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 07/13/2009)

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July 13, 2009

July 13, 2009

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LETTER ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm on 7/17/09. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/17/2009)

July 17, 2009

July 17, 2009

45

RESPONSE re 44 Order Dated July 17, 2009 (Defendant's Objections to Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm's Letter Order) filed by Denny's, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Defendant's Objections to Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm's Letter Order Dated July 17, 2009, # 2 Exhibit 2 to Defendant's Objections to Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm's Letter Order Dated July 17, 2009)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 07/31/2009)

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July 31, 2009

July 31, 2009

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RESPONSE TO 45 Defendant's Objections To Chief Magistrate Judge Grimm's Letter Order of July 17, 2009 filed by EEOC. (Phillips, Ronald) Modified on 8/14/2009 (das, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 08/13/2009)

Aug. 13, 2009

Aug. 13, 2009

47

Joint MOTION To Enter Fourth Amended Scheduling Order by Denny's, Inc. Responses due by 9/8/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Joint Motion to Enter Fourth Amended Scheduling Order)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

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Aug. 19, 2009

Aug. 19, 2009

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FOURTH AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 8/20/09. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/20/2009)

Aug. 20, 2009

Aug. 20, 2009

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REPLY to Response to 45 Response to Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm's Letter Order Dated July 17, 2009 by Denny's, Inc. (Petesch, Peter) Modified on 8/26/2009 (mcb, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 08/25/2009)

Aug. 25, 2009

Aug. 25, 2009

50

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 10/2/09. (mcb, Deputy Clerk)

Oct. 2, 2009

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ORDER OVERRULING 45 Objection of Defendant to Judge Grimm's Letter Order of July 17, 2009. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 10/2/09. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/02/2009)

Oct. 2, 2009

Oct. 2, 2009

52

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by EEOC Responses due by 1/25/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 01/07/2010)

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Jan. 7, 2010

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FIFTH AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 1/8/2010. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/08/2010)

Jan. 8, 2010

Jan. 8, 2010

54

MOTION to Seal Defendant's Memorandum and Exhibits in Support of Its Motion for Summary Judgment on Claims on Behalf of Paula Hart by Denny's, Inc. Responses due by 2/1/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 01/15/2010)

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Jan. 15, 2010

Jan. 15, 2010

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MOTION for Summary Judgment on Claims on Behalf of Paula Hart by Denny's, Inc. Responses due by 2/1/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice of Filing Documents Under Seal)(Petesch, Peter) (1 paper copy of Memorandum in Support, Exhibits and Appendix submitted to Clerk's Office to be filed UNDER SEAL 1/19/10) Modified on 1/19/2010 (mcb, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 01/15/2010)

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Jan. 15, 2010

Jan. 15, 2010

56

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment on Claims on Behalf of Paula Hart by EEOC. Responses due by 2/12/2010 (Morocco, Maria) (Entered: 01/26/2010)

Jan. 26, 2010

Jan. 26, 2010

57

MARGINAL ORDER granting 56 CONSENT Motion of Plaintiff for Extension of Time to File its Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment on the Plaintiff EEOC's Claims on Behalf of Paula Hart. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 1/27/10. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/27/2010)

Jan. 27, 2010

Jan. 27, 2010

58

(FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE) Consent MOTION for Extension of Time by EEOC Responses due by 3/8/2010 (Morocco, Maria) Modified on 2/19/2010 (mcb, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/18/2010)

Feb. 18, 2010

Feb. 18, 2010

59

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment on Claims on Behalf of Paula Hart by EEOC Responses due by 3/11/2010 (Morocco, Maria) (Entered: 02/22/2010)

Feb. 22, 2010

Feb. 22, 2010

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MARGINAL ORDER granting 59 CONSENT Motion of Plaintiff for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 2/22/10. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/23/2010)

Feb. 22, 2010

Feb. 22, 2010

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment on Claims on Behalf of Paula Hart filed by EEOC. Replies due by 3/29/2010. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 table of contents)(Phillips, Ronald) (1 paper copy submitted to Chambers on 3/15/10) Modified on 3/15/2010 (mcb, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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March 12, 2010

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment on Claims on Behalf of Paula Hart filed by Denny's, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Reply, # 2 Exhibit B to Reply, # 3 Exhibit C to Reply, # 4 Exhibit D to Reply)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 03/29/2010)

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March 29, 2010

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LOCAL RULE 104.7; MOTION to Compel Discovery From the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Denny's, Inc. Responses due by 6/1/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 4 LOCAL RULE 104.7 CERTIFICATE, # 5 Exhibit A to Attachment 3 to Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 6 Exhibit 4 to Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 7 Exhibit 5 to Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 8 Exhibit 6 to Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 9 Exhibit 7 to Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel)(Petesch, Peter) Modified on 5/17/2010 (mcb, Deputy Clerk). (1 paper copy submitted to Chambers on 5/18/10) Modified on 5/18/2010 (mcb, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 05/14/2010)

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May 14, 2010

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PAPERLESS ORDER denying Defendant's Motion to Compel, Paper No. 63, without prejudice to refiling after complying with the procedure set forth in Local Rule 104.8. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm on 05/27/2010. (Grimm, Paul) (ly) (Entered: 05/27/2010)

May 27, 2010

May 27, 2010

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(WITHDRAWN - See Docket #66) MOTION for Protective Order by EEOC Responses due by 6/28/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Protective Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Hernandez, Lisa) Modified on 8/16/2010 (mcb, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 06/09/2010)

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June 9, 2010

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NOTICE by Denny's, Inc. re 65 MOTION for Protective Order and Withdrawal and Resolution of Discovery Motions (Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 06/28/2010)

June 28, 2010

June 28, 2010

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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 7/16/10. (bmh, Deputy Clerk)

July 16, 2010

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ORDER denying 55 Denny's Motion for Summary Judgment; and granting 54 Denny's Motion to Seal. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 7/16/10. (bmh, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/16/2010)

July 16, 2010

July 16, 2010

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MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment On Untimely Class Claims by Denny's, Inc. Responses due by 8/20/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Memorandum to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Memorandum to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims, # 4 Exhibit 3 to Memorandum to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims, # 5 Exhibit 4 to Memorandum to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims, # 6 Exhibit 5 to Memorandum to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims, # 7 Exhibit 6 to Memorandum to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims, # 8 Exhibit 7 to Memorandum to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims, # 9 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Petesch, Peter) (1 paper copy submitted to Chambers on 8/4/10) Modified on 8/4/2010 (mcb, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 08/03/2010)

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Aug. 3, 2010

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PAPERLESS ORDER requesting that counsel advise the Court whether further settlement negotiations would be productive. Thanking counsel in advance for their cooperation in this matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm on 8/10/10. (Grimm, Paul)(jnf) (Entered: 08/10/2010)

Aug. 10, 2010

Aug. 10, 2010

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment by EEOC. Responses due by 9/2/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Hernandez, Lisa) (Entered: 08/16/2010)

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Aug. 16, 2010

Aug. 16, 2010

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ORDER granting 71 JOINT Motion for Extension of Time to File Response and Reply to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment as therein set forth. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 8/16/10. (mcb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/16/2010)

Aug. 16, 2010

Aug. 16, 2010

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NOTICE by Denny's, Inc., EEOC re 70 Order, on Settlement Negotiations (Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 08/17/2010)

Aug. 17, 2010

Aug. 17, 2010

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ORDER scheduling a settlement conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm on 8/25/10. (bmh, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/26/2010)

Aug. 25, 2010

Aug. 25, 2010

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 69 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment On Untimely Class Claims filed by EEOC. Replies due by 9/20/2010. (Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 09/02/2010)

Sept. 2, 2010

Sept. 2, 2010

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RESPONSE in Support re 69 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment On Untimely Class Claims filed by Denny's, Inc.. Replies due by 10/12/2010. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Defendant Denny's, Inc.'s Reply in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Defendant Denny's, Inc.'s Reply in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 09/23/2010)

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Sept. 23, 2010

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NOTICE by Denny's, Inc. of Supplemental Authority in Support of Denny's, Inc.'s 69 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Untimely Class Claims (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Petesch, Peter) Modified on 10/28/2010 (dass, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 10/28/2010)

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Oct. 28, 2010

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Enter Sixth Amended Scheduling Order by Denny's, Inc. Responses due by 12/9/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 11/22/2010)

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Nov. 22, 2010

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SIXTH AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 11/29/10. (das, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/30/2010)

Nov. 29, 2010

Nov. 29, 2010

80

Settlement Conference - requesting (Petesch, Peter) (Entered: 12/08/2010)

Dec. 8, 2010

Dec. 8, 2010

81

Correspondence re: settlement conference (Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 12/08/2010)

Dec. 8, 2010

Dec. 8, 2010

82

PAPERLESS ORDER - APPROVING ECF # 80, Defendant Denny's Request, to have their representative, with full settlement authority in this matter, be permitted to participate in the settlement conference by telephone. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm on 12/9/10. (Grimm, Paul)(jnf) (Entered: 12/09/2010)

Dec. 9, 2010

Dec. 9, 2010

83

ORDER STAYING CASE for 60 days pending conclusion of settlement discussions. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 12/16/10. (das, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/17/2010)

Dec. 16, 2010

Dec. 16, 2010

84

PAPERLESS ORDER directing the parties to file a Joint Status Report within fourteen (14) days of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm on 3/4/11. (Grimm, Paul)(mpk) (Entered: 03/04/2011)

March 4, 2011

March 4, 2011

85

STATUS REPORT by EEOC. (Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 03/04/2011)

March 4, 2011

March 4, 2011

86

Status Report Submitted by EEOC (Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 04/27/2011)

April 27, 2011

April 27, 2011

87

ORDER APPROVING 86 Status Report Submitted filed by EEOC. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 4/28/11. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/28/2011)

April 28, 2011

April 28, 2011

88

Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment by EEOC Responses due by 7/8/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Consent Decree)(Phillips, Ronald) (Entered: 06/20/2011)

1 Consent Decree

View on PACER

June 20, 2011

June 20, 2011

89

CONSENT DECREE and approval. Signed by Judge William D Quarles, Jr on 6/24/11. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/24/2011)

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 26, 2006

Closing Date: June 24, 2013

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

Denny's, Inc. (Baltimore, other areas), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 1:06-cv-02527

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Hire

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reasonable Accommodation

Recordkeeping

Training

Amount Defendant Pays: 1,300,000

Order Duration: 2011 - 2013

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Reasonable Accommodations

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits