Case: Tesorov v. Simat, Helliesen

Tesoro, et al v. Simat, Helliesen, et al

EEOC v. Simat, et. al.

EEOC v. Simat, Helliesen & Eichner, Inc., and Reed Elsevier, Inc

No Court

EEOC v. Simat, Helliesen & Eichner, Reed Elsevier Inc.

EEOC v. SH & E and Reed Telepublishing

No Court

EEOC v. Simat, Helliesen & Eichner, Inc., and Reed Elsevier, Inc

No Court

Carly Knight, Frank Dobbin, Alexandra Kalev

CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT filed; Summons issued and Notice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c); FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 297690 (bm) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

Magistrate Judge Dolinger is so Designated. (bm) (Entered: 09/25/1997)

Magistrate Judge Ellis is so Designated. (bm)

Affidavit of service as to Reed Telepublishing by Ms. Smith, managing agent on 10/7/97; Answer due on 10/27/97 for Reed Telepublishing (ae) (Entered: 10/17/1997)

STIPULATION and ORDER, reset answer due for 11/10/97 for David Treitel, for Reed Telepublishing, and for Simat, Helliesen ( signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin ). (kw) (Entered: 10/21/1997)

ORDER for Initial Pretrial Conference: set pretrial conference for 4:30 11/24/97 (signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin) Copies mailed (djc) (Entered: 10/28/1997)

ANSWER to Complaint by Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing, David Treitel (Attorney Kenneth W. DiGia), (sac) (Entered: 11/13/1997)

Rule 1.9 certificate filed by Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing, David Treitel (sac) (Entered: 11/13/1997)

Pre-trial conference held (rag)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Defendants anticipate deposing all such witnesses no later than April 30, 1998; plaintiffs anticipate deposing all such witnesses no later than 4/30/98; parties to serve initial document requests by December 12, 1997; plaintiffs shall supply all expert's reports to defendants by April 30, 1998; defendants shall supply all expert's reports to plaintiffs by May 29, 1998; defendants shall depose plaintiffs' expert witnesses by June 30, 1998; plaintiffs shall depose defendants' expert witnesses by July 17, 1998; discovery cutoff 7/17/98; the date by which plaintiff will supply its pre-trial order matters to defendant is August 14, 1998; Pretrial order, together with trial briefs and proposed voir dire questions and jury instructions to be submitted on or before 9/11/98; final Pretrial conference for 4:30 7/16/98 ; (signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin); Copies mailed (djc) (Entered: 12/02/1997)

Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for settlement. ( signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin ) Referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin N. Fox. (kw) (Entered: 11/28/1997)

Notice of reassignment _ to Judge Kimba M. Wood Copy of notice and judge's rules mailed to Attorney(s) of record: Kenneth W. DiGia, James S. Frank . (bm) (Entered: 04/02/1998)

ORDER; that Robert H. Bernstein, Esq. and Carmen J. DiMaria, Esq. are admitted to the bar of this Court for the purposes of representing defts in this litigation ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (ls) (Entered: 04/28/1998)

ORDER, all fact discovery is to be completed by 8/31/98 ; plntfs are to designate their expert witnesses and provide the information required under FRCP 26(a)(2)(B) by 8/31/98. Defts are to provide the equivalent information by 9/30/98. All remaining expert witness discovery is to be completed by 11/17/98. No further extensions of these deadlines should be expected ; set joint pretrial order due for 1/11/99, unless a potentially dispositive motion has been served and filed by that date ; all discovery is consolidated with 97 cv 7168 ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (cd) Modified on 04/30/1998 (Entered: 04/29/1998)

ORDER, set pretrial conference for 10:00 a.m. on 6/10/98 ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (Original entry is docketed in 97 civ. 7168 as doc. #10) (kw) Modified on 04/28/1998

Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial/After Initial Case Management Conference held by District Judge and Discovery Motion or other Motion which does not require a report and recommendation ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ); Referred to Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger (sac) (Entered: 04/30/1998)

ORDER, the conference has been adjourned to 7/15/98 at 2:00 p.m. Any request for adjournment of this scheduled conference must be in writing, with copies to all other parties, and must be preceded by reasonable efforts by the requesting party to obtain the consent of those parties ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (original docketed in 97cv7168, doc #11) (cd)

ORDER; defts are to produce within two weeks (1) documents sufficient to show the date when Reed acquired an ownership interest in or control of Simat, Helliesen & Eichman, Inc. ("SH&E") and the date when it relinquished such ownership or control; (2) all documents reflecting any participation by Reed officers, employees or other agents in decisions affecting compensation, pay structure, or other personnel matters at SH&E; (3) all documents reflecting a policy or practice concerning the role of Reed officers, employees or other agents, in determining personnel policies or decisions affecting SH&E; (4) all documents relating to any complaints by SH&E employees about compensation, pay structure, sexual harassment or retaliation, and (5) all documents received by Reed Telepublishing or Reed Travel concerning sexual harassment or retaliation by any officers, employees or other agents of any Reed entity during the period when Reed had an ownership interest in or control of SH&E. At this time the Court will not order production of documents reflecting compensation structure or policies or individual salary or benefit decisions pertaining only to employees of Reed entities other than SH&E. This ruling may be reexamined upon a showing of need by pltff ; the parties are to produce all other documents that they had agreed to produce by 7/24/98 ; all fact discovery is to be completed by 10/30/98 ; pltffs are to designate their expert witnesses and provide the information required under FRCP 26(a)(2)(B) by 11/16/98. Defts are to provide the equivalent information by 12/7/98. All remaining expert witness discovery is to be completed by 12/31/98 ; the parties are to submit a joint pre-trial order by 2/1/99, unless a potentially dispositive motion has been served and filed by that date ; the Court will conduct a telephone status conference with counsel for the parties on Friday, 7/31/98 at 10:00 a.m. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (orig. entry filed in 97 Civ. 7168, doc. #12) (sac) Modified on 07/20/1998

ORDER, that the documents required to be produced by deft pursuant to our 7/16/98 order are to be made available, in their entirety, by no later than 8/21/98. No further extensions should be expected ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (original docketed in 97cv7168, doc #13) (cd)

Filed Memo Endorsement on letter to Mag. Judge Dolinger from Stephanie Jacqueney, dated 8/13/98, there is no obligation on the part of Radio City Productions to produce the enclosed questionaire ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ) (cd) (Entered: 09/15/1998)

CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER, regarding procedures that will govern the handling of confidential information ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (original docketed in 97cv7168, doc #14) (cd) Modified on 09/16/1998

ORDER, within seventy-two hours after the court enters a protective order, defendants are to produce all previously withheld documents, and also are to produce in unredacted form any non-privileged documents previously produced in redacted form ; counsel for both sides are to provide to each other the dates on which their clients are available for depositions and are to negotiate a prompt deposition schedule. If that task cannot be completed by close of business on 9/11/98, counsel are to inform the court, which will then conduct a conference at which it will establish a deposition schedule. The prior schedule for completion of discovery and other pre-trial proceedings remains in force ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (Original entry is docketed in 97 civ. 7168 as doc. #15) (kw) Modified on 09/16/1998

ORDER, defendants may, at their resumed deposition of plaintiff Rosemary Barenz, ask solely the listed questions concerning the preparation of Exhibit D-1 as set forth in this Order; the previous schedule for completion of pre-trial proceedings remains in effect ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (orig. doc. filed in case #97 civ. 7168, doc. #16) (ae)

Filed Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Mag. Judge Dolinger from Robert H. Bernstein, dated 12/16/98; based on our in camera review of these redacted memoranda produced for pltff and their unredacted versions, we conclude that the redacted material is entirely irrelevant. Accordingly, no relief is warranted ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ) (sac) (Entered: 12/22/1998)

ORDER, the employment documents of Ms. Tesoro are to be produced by 12/24/98 ; regarding the depositions as set forth in this document ; all fact discovery, except as noted, is deemed to have been completed ; set joint pretrial order due for 2/16/99, unless a potentially dispositive motion has been served by that date ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (Original entry is docketed in 97 civ. 7168 as doc. #17) (kw)

Transcript of record of proceedings filed for dates of 12/15/98 at 5:20pm before Mag. Judge Dolinger. (ri) (Entered: 02/16/1999)

Filed Memo-Endorsement on letter toMag. Judge Dolinger from Mark D. Lurie dated 02/17/99, reset defendants' dispositive motion filing deadline for 3/3/99 (signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger); Original docmt dktd in case no. 97 cv 7168, docmt #18. (djc)

ORDER, set telephone conference for 11:00 3/22/99. Counsel for defts is directed to make the necessary arrangements for the conference call ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed (original docketed in 97cv7168, doc #19) (cd) Modified on 03/16/1999

ORDER; that defts are to serve their summary jdgmt. motion by no later than 4/12/99; that pltffs are to serve their responding papers by no later than 5/12/99; reply papers, if any, are to be served by no later than 5/21/99 ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); copies mailed; orig. doc. fld. in case no. 97 Civ. 7168 (KMW) (ls)

NOTICE OF MOTION by Simat, Helliesen, David Treitel for summary judgment purs. to FRCP 56(b), Return date not indicated (cd) (Entered: 04/14/1999)

AFFIDAVIT in support of Robert Bernstein by Simat, Helliesen, David Treitel Re: [16-1] motion for summary judgment purs. to FRCP 56(b) (cd) (Entered: 04/14/1999)

RULE 56.1 STATEMENT filed by Simat, Helliesen, David Treitel (cd) (Entered: 04/14/1999)

RULE 56.1 STATEMENT filed by Reed Telepublishing (cd) Modified on 06/01/1999 (Entered: 04/14/1999)

MEMORANDUM by Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing, David Treitel in support of [16-1] motion for summary judgment purs. to FRCP 56(b) (cd) (Entered: 04/14/1999)

Filed Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Magistrate Judge Dolinger from James Frank, dated 5/6/99; pltffs response to defts' motion reset to 5/26/99 for [16-1] motion for summary judgment purs. to FRCP 56(b) ; defts may serve and file reply papers within ten days after receipt of pltffs' papers. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ). (orig. entry filed in 97 Civ. 7168, doc. #21) (sac)

Filed Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Magistrate Judge Dolinger from Robert H. Bernstein, dated 5/11/99; counsel for the defts writes to request that the Court reconsider its 5/6/99 Order granting pltffs request for an extension of time to serve opposition papers to defts summary judgment motion. Reconsideration denied. If defts counsel requires additional time to prepare reply papers, he may take until 6/30/99 to do so ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ). Original document filed under case number 97 cv 7168, document number 22. (jp)

RESPONSE by EEOC Re: defts Simat, Helliesen & Eichner, Inc's and David Treitel's Statement of Undisputed Material Facts Purs.t o Local Rule 56.1; orig. doc. fld. in case no. 97 Civ. 7168 (ls)

RESPONSE by EEOC Re: deft Reed Elsiver Inc's Statement of Undisputed Facts urs.t o Local Rule 56.1; orig. doc. fld. in case no. 97 Civ. 7168 (ls)

RESPONSE AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW by EEOC in opposition to defts' motion for summary jdgmt.; orig. doc. fld. in case no. 97 Civ. 7168 (ls)

DECLARATION of Rose R. McKiernan in opposition defts' motion for summary jdgmt.; orig. doc. fld. in case no. 97 Civ. 7168 (ls) Modified on 05/28/1999

AFFIDAVIT of James S. Frank by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating, Brenda in opposition to Re: [16-1] motion for summary judgment purs. to FRCP 56(b) (pl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating, Brenda Bradt in opposition to [16-1] motion for summary judgment purs. to FRCP 56(b) (pl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

COUNTER STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTIS PRUSUANT TO RULE 56.1 filed by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating, Brenda Bradt (pl) (Entered: 06/01/1999)

RESPONSE by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating, Brenda Bradt Re: [19-1] Defendant Reed Elsevier Inc.'s Statement of Undisputed Material Facts Pursuant To Local Rule 56.1 (pl) (Entered: 06/01/1999)

RESPONSE by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating, Brenda Bradt Re: [18-1] to Dft's Simat, Helliesen & Eichner, Inc.'s and David Treitel's Statement of Undisputed Material Facts pursuant to Local Rule 56.1; accompanied by exhibits to the affidavit of James S. Frank Volume I & Volume II (pl) (Entered: 06/01/1999)

SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT of Robert H. Bernstein by Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing in support in Further support of [16-1] motion for summary judgment purs. to FRCP 56(b). Orig. docmt dktd in case no. 97 cv 7168, docmt #27. (djc)

REPLY MEMORANDUM of LAW by Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing in Further Support of [16-1] motion for summary judgment purs. to FRCP 56(b); Orig. docmt dktd in case no. 97 7168, docmt #28. (djc)

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger Re: [16-1] motion for summary judgment purs. to FRCP 56(b); It is recommended that defendants' summary jdugment motion be denied except with respect to (1) the claims of Barenz, Keating and Bradt for gender discrimination in pay, (2) the claims of plaintiffs (except Tesoro) for discrimination in promotions or, more generally, job opportunities, (3) plaintiffs' state-law claims against Reed Elsevier, (4) Bradt's federal claims against Reed Elsevier, and (5) plaintiffs' request for front pay; Objections to R and R due by 1/30/01. (original docmt dktd in case no. 97 cv 7168, docmt #29) (djc)

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Wood from Mark D. Lurie, dated 01/23/01; Defendants' Objections reset to 2/23/01 for [0-1] report and recommendations. No further extensions are likely ; ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ); Copies mailed. (original docmt dktd in case no. 97 cv 7168, docmt #30) (djc)

OBJECTION by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating, Brenda Bradt to [0-1] report and recommendations (pl) (Entered: 02/26/2001)

AFFIDAVIT of Judith S. Rogh by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating, Brenda Bradt in support of [26-1] objection . (pl) (Entered: 02/26/2001)

OBJECTION by Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing, David Treitel to [0-1] report and recommendations (pl) (Entered: 02/26/2001)

OBJECTIONS by plaintiffs re: to [29−1] report and recommendations; original document filed in 97cv7176 as document #26. (pl) (Entered: 02/26/2001)

AFFIDAVIT of Judith S. Rogh by plaintiffs in support of [0−1] objection; original filed in 97cv7176 as document #27. (pl) (Entered: 02/26/2001)

OBJECTIONS by defendants to [29−1] report and recommendations; original docketed in 97cv7176 as document #28. (pl) (Entered: 02/26/2001)

OBJECTION AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF ITS OBJECTIONS by the E.E.O.C. to [0-1] report and recommendations. (Original document filed under 97 cv 7168 as Doc. #32) (sn)

RESPONSE by E.E.O.C. Re: dft's objections to the Report and Recommendation of Mag. Judge Dolinger; original document docketed in 97cv7168 as document #35. (pl) (Entered: 03/26/2001)

REPLY by Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing Re: [32−1] objection; original document docketed in 97cv7176 as document #34. (pl) Modified on 03/26/2001 (Entered: 03/26/2001)

AFFIDAVIT of Mark D. Lurie in support of dft's Reply to the EEOC's and the Individual plaintiff's objections to the Mag. Judge's Report & Recommendation; orig. document docketed in 97cv7168 as document #33, (pl) Modified on 03/26/2001

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating, Brenda Bradt in opposition to [28-1] objection; original document filed in 97cv7168 as document #36. (pl)

ORDER, for a general conference on 6/8/01 @10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 17D, 500 Pearl St., NY NY . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed. (orig. entry docketed in 97 Civ.7168, doc.#37) (kg)

ORDER, all proceedings in this case will be stayed until 7/16/01; the parties may apply for an extension of the stay, if needed, by no later than 7/16/01 ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed; (orig docketed in 97 cv 7168, doc #38) (cd) Modified on 06/13/2001

DUPLICATE ORIGINAL ORDER; that for the reasons set forth on this Order, the Court adopts the Report and Recommendation that defts Motion for summary judgment be granted in part and denied in part ; the Clerk of Court is directed to change the caption of the case replacing deft Reed Telepublishing, Ltd. with Reed Elsevier, Inc. ; counsel are directed to submit a proposed scheduling order to Chambers within 21 days of this Order . ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ); Copies mailed. (jp) (Entered: 06/16/2002)

Terminated document 16-1 pursuant to instructions of Judge Wood as indicated on the CJRA report. (order issued 03/2002 Judge Wood) (rag) Modified on 06/13/2002

SCHEDULING ORDER: Joint Pretrial order to be submitted on or before 5/31/02; Final Pretrial conference set for 10:00 6/7/02; The parties shall be ready for trial on or after 6/10/02, 2 week jury trial ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ); Copies mailed. (cd) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

NOTICE OF MOTION by Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing, David Treitel for an order pursuant to Rules 21 and 42(b) of the FRCP granting defendants motion for separate trials for all plaintiffs . Return Date not indicated. (moc) (Entered: 04/30/2002)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing, David Treitel in support of [30-1] motion for an order pursuant to Rules 21 and 42(b) of the FRCP granting defendants motion for separate trials for all plaintiffs . (moc) (Entered: 04/30/2002)

NOTICE OF MOTION by David Treitel, Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing for an order pursuant to Rules 21 and 42(b) of the FRCP granting defendant's motion for separate trials for all plaintiffs . Return Date not indicated. Original document filed in 97cv7176 (KMW), Doc # 30. (moc) (Entered: 04/30/2002)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by David Treitel, Simat, Helliesen, Reed Telepublishing in support of [0−1] motion for an order pursuant to Rules 21 and 42(b) of the FRCP granting defendant's motion for separate trials for all plaintiffs. Original document filed in 97cv7176 (KMW), Doc # 31. (moc) (Entered: 04/30/2002)

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Wood from Christopher M. Farella, dated 4/23/02; Re: defendants requests a one-day adjournment of the due date for the severance/separate trial motion; reset defendant's pretrial motion filing deadline for 4/24/02 . ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ); Copies mailed; orig. document docketed in 97cv7168 as document #40. (pl)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by E.E.O.C. in opposition to [0−1] motion for an order pursuant to Rules 21 and 42(b) of the FRCP granting defendant's motion for separate trials for all plaintiffs . (bai) (Entered: 05/08/2002)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating, Brenda Bradt in opposition to [30-1] motion for an order pursuant to Rules 21 and 42(b) of the FRCP granting defendants motion for separate trials for all plaintiffs . (origional filed in 97cv7168 doc#41). (bai)

MEMO-ENDORSEMENT on Plaintiffs and EEOC's Preliminary witness chart in compliance with the Court's 4/16/02 Pre-Trial Conference direction and 4/16/02 Order; that the Court notes that all parties may wish to present more voluminous testimony than this Court expects to be appropriate. The Court will decide at trial the appropriate length of each witness' testimony. The Court notes that trial before a Mag. Judge is likely to give the parties more flexibility in selecting the trial dates . ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ); Copies mailed. (pl) Modified on 05/20/2002 (Entered: 05/20/2002)

Memo−Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Wood from Robert H. Bernstein, dated 5/13/02. Re: defendants writes in pursuant to The Court's instruction. The Court reserves the right to curtain testimony, pursuant to FRCP 1, at trial, on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants . ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ); Copies mailed. (kw) (Entered: 05/23/2002)

MEMO−ENDORSEMENT on Plaintiffs' and EEOC's Preliminary witness chart in compliance with the Court's 4/16/02 Pre−Trial Conference Direction and 4/16/02; that the Court notes that all parties may wish to present more voluminous testimony than this Court expects to be appropriate. The Court will decide at trial the appropriate length of each witness' testimony. The Court notes that trial before a Mag. Judge is likely to give the parties more flexibility in selecting the trial dates . ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ); Copies mailed; orig. document docketed in 97cv7168 as document #32. (pl) (Entered: 05/20/2002)

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Wood from Robert H. Bernstein, dated 5/13/02. Re: defendants writes in pursuant to The Court's instruction. The Court reserves the right to curtain testimony, pursuant to FRCP 1, at trial, on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants . ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ); Copies mailed. (Original entry is docketed in 97 civ. 7168 as doc. #42). (kw)

ORDER, that a conference has been scheduled on 5/28/02, at 11:00 a.m., at which time the parties are directed to appear in Courtroom 17D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007−1312 . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed. (tp) (Entered: 05/28/2002)

ORDER, that a conference has been scheduled on 5/28/02, at 11:00 a.m., at which time the parties are directed to appear in Courtroom 17D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007-1312 . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed. ORIGINAL ENTERED IN CASE NO. 97cv7168(KMW), DOC. NO. 43. (tp)

Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Settlement. Referred to Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger. ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ) (kkc) (Entered: 05/28/2002)

Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Settlement. Referred to Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger. ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ) Original document filed under case no. 97cv7176 (KMW), doc. #33. (kkc) (Entered: 05/28/2002)

Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger. (ph) (Entered: 06/12/2002)

Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger. (ph)

ORDER; that a settlement conference has been scheduled in the action on Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 17D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed. (jco) (Entered: 06/07/2002)

ORDER; that a settlement conference for 9:30 a.m. on 6/4/02 . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed. Original document filed in cse 97cv7168 doc#44. (jco)

STIPULATION AND ORDER of dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) of the FRCP, as to plaintiff Brenda Bradt with prejudice and without costs to any party. ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ) (tp) (Entered: 06/07/2002)

Case closed. (djc) (Entered: 06/14/2002)

Case reopened. (Partial Stip. of Dismissal; Case closed out in error). (ae) (Entered: 07/24/2002)

Case closed. (djc) (Entered: 02/03/2003)

Memorandum to Docket Clerk: A conference was held in the following case on 6/4/02 before Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger. (ph) (Entered: 06/12/2002)

Memorandum to Docket Clerk: A conference was held in the following case on 6/4/02 before Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger. (ph) (Entered: 06/12/2002)

ORDER; The Court approves the establishment of the Tebalake Qualified Settlement Fund shall be carried out forthwith, The Tebalake Qualified Settlement Fund shall be governed by the provisions of the regulations that accompany section 468B of Title 26 of the United States Code. The Court retains continuing jurisdiction over the Tebalake Qualified Settlement Fund and over its Turstee David M. Higgins and any Successor Trustees ; The Court orders that upon receipt by defendants' counsel of an original counterpart of a settlement agreement and general release executed by each Plaintiff, Reed Elsevier, Inc. shall immediately transfer the sum of 2,300,000.00 to the Tebalake Qualified Settlement Fund and as further set forth in this Order . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger ); Copies mailed by Chambers. (jco) (Entered: 11/26/2002)

Case closed. (jco)

Memorandum to Docket Clerk: A conference was held on 11/18/02 at 4:30 p.m. before Mag. Judge Dolinger . (ae) Modified on 11/26/2002 (Entered: 11/26/2002)

Memorandum to Docket Clerk: A conference was held on 11/18/02 before Mag. Judge Dolinger . (ae) (Entered: 11/26/2002)

NOTICE OF MOTION by Lisa Tesoro, Rosemary Barenz, Tulinda Larsen, Donna Keating for Establishment of Tebalake Qualified Settlement Fund ; Return Date not indicated; (djc) (Entered: 01/31/2003)

STIPULATION AND ORDER of dismissal of the action with prejudice and without costs to either side. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. Any pending motions are moot. ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ) Copies mailed by Chambers. (kw) (Entered: 02/20/2003)

CONSENT JUDGMENT: In settlement of this dispute, Reed, on behalf of the defendants, shall pay claimants a total sum of $2,300,000, which sum includes payment of claimants' attorneys' fees and costs. Defendants will not discriminate against any individual because of the individual's sex or subject any employee to sexual harassment as set forth in this document. This Decree will remain in effect for period of two years. The Clerk of Court is directed to close case 97 civ. 7168. Any pending motions are moot. ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ) Entered On Docket: 2/20/03. Copies mailed by chambers. (kw) Modified on 02/24/2003 (Entered: 02/20/2003)

CONSENT JUDGMENT: In settlement of this dispute, Reed, on behalf of the defendants, shall pay claimants a total sum of $2,300,000, which sum includes payment of claimants' attorneys' fees and costs. Defendants will not discriminate against any individual because of the individual's sex or subject any employee to sexual harassment as set forth in this document. This Decree will remain in effect for period of two years. The Clerk of Court is directed to close case 97 civ. 7168. Any pending motions are moot. ( signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood ) Entered On Docket: 2/20/03. Copies mailed by chambers. (Orig. entry is docketed in 97 civ. 7168 as doc. #48). (kw) Modified on 02/24/2003