Case: EEOC v. Robert Larson's Chrysler Plymouth of Tacoma, Inc. d/b/a Larson Motors Inc. d/b/a Robert Larson Automotive Group

3:00-cv-05079 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Feb. 11, 2000

Closed Date: July 24, 2003

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Seattle district office sued Robert Larson's Chrysler Plymouth of Tacoma, Inc., d/b/a Larson Motors, Inc. and Robert Larson Automotive Group, on February 11, 2000 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The EEOC's complaint alleged that the defendant violated Title VII when it discriminated based on race (African American) by creating a racially hostile work environment and retaliating by demoting employees, resulting in their constructive discharge. The …

The EEOC's Seattle district office sued Robert Larson's Chrysler Plymouth of Tacoma, Inc., d/b/a Larson Motors, Inc. and Robert Larson Automotive Group, on February 11, 2000 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The EEOC's complaint alleged that the defendant violated Title VII when it discriminated based on race (African American) by creating a racially hostile work environment and retaliating by demoting employees, resulting in their constructive discharge. The parties entered into a consent decree on January 24, 2001, which stipulated that the defendant would pay the complainants up to $750,000 in damages, post a notice of compliance with Title VII, provide Title VII training to its managers and employees, establish an internal complaint procedure, improve supervisor accountability, appoint a Payment Agent to handle distribution of funds from the settlement fund, appoint a Consent Decree Administrator to determine claimant eligibility for monetary awards, and appoint a Consent Decree/Complaint Monitor who will ensure that the defendant is complying with the consent decree and make recommendations for improvements to the defendant.

Summary Authors

Kevin Wilemon (7/24/2007)

People

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Judge(s)

Bryan, Robert Jensen (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cordon, Claire (Washington)

Grant, Artis C (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Andres, Douglas R (Washington)

Comer, Cheryl Ann (Washington)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

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Docket

Aug. 9, 2002

Aug. 9, 2002

Docket
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Consent Decree and Order

Jan. 24, 2001

Jan. 24, 2001

Settlement Agreement

EEOC Press Release

No Court

Jan. 31, 2001

Jan. 31, 2001

Press Release
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Order

March 26, 2002

March 26, 2002

Order/Opinion
72

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Order Affirming Determination of Settlement Fund Administrator and Dismissing Appeal

May 3, 2002

May 3, 2002

Order/Opinion
74

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First Report of Decree Monitor

Aug. 9, 2002

Aug. 9, 2002

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/28434978/eeoc-v-robert-larsons-chrys/

Last updated July 20, 2026, 5:24 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Feb. 11, 2000

COMPLAINT (Summons(es) issued) Fee Waived (JAB) (Entered: 02/14/2000)

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2 Feb. 15, 2000

ORDER/NOTICE OF JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due 5/2/00 (cc: counsel, Judge) (CAR) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

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3 Feb. 15, 2000

ORDER re: DISCOVERY and DEPOSITIONS by Judge Robert J. Bryan (cc: counsel, Judge) (CAR) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

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4 Feb. 17, 2000

MOTION by Interested Party to intervene NOTED FOR 3/3/00 (EC) (Entered: 02/17/2000)

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5 Feb. 17, 2000

MEMORANDUM by Interested Party in support of motion to intervene [4-1] (EC) (Entered: 02/17/2000)

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6 Feb. 17, 2000

DECLARATION of counsel by Interested Party re motion to intervene [4-1] (EC) (Entered: 02/17/2000)

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Feb. 17, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to intervene [4-1] (EC)

Feb. 17, 2000

PROPOSED Intervenors Complaint re: motion to intervene [4-1] (EC)

7 Feb. 28, 2000

MEMO OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN RESPONSE by defendant to motion to intervene [4-1] (EC) (Entered: 02/28/2000)

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8 Feb. 28, 2000

DECLARATION of Robert J. Nolan by defendant in opposition to motion to intervene [4-1] (EC) (Entered: 02/28/2000)

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9 Feb. 28, 2000

OBJECTIONS by defendant to evidence (EC) (Entered: 02/28/2000)

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10 Feb. 28, 2000

DECLARATION of Cheryl A. Comer by defendant in opposition to motion to intervene [4-1] (EC) (Entered: 02/28/2000)

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Feb. 28, 2000

DFT'S LODGED ORDER: re: motion to intervene [4-1] (EC)

11 March 1, 2000

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant by Christopher W. Keay (EC) (Entered: 03/01/2000)

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12 March 1, 2000

MOTION by defendant to shorten time NOTED FOR 3/3/00 (EC) (Entered: 03/01/2000)

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13 March 1, 2000

DECLARATION of counsel by defendant re motion to shorten time [12-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/01/2000)

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March 1, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to shorten time [12-1] (EC)

14 March 2, 2000

MOTION by Interested Party to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene NOTED FOR 3/17/00 (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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15 March 2, 2000

DECLARATION IN REPLY of Artis Grant by Interested Party re motion to intervene [4-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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16 March 2, 2000

MOTION by Interested Party to shorten time on motion to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene [14-1] NOTED FOR 3/6/00 (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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17 March 2, 2000

DECLARATION of Artis Grant by Interested Party re motion to shorten time on motion to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene [14-1] [16-1], re motion to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene [14-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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18 March 2, 2000

MOTION by defendant for discovery order, OA REQ NOTED FOR 3/17/00 (EC) Modified on 03/03/2000 (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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19 March 2, 2000

DECLARATION of counsel by defendant re motion for discovery order [18-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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20 March 2, 2000

MOTION by defendant to quash subpoena duces tecum, OA REQ NOTED FOR 3/17/00 (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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21 March 2, 2000

DECLARATION of counsel by defendant re motion to quash subpoena duces tecum, OA REQ [20-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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22 March 2, 2000

SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of counsel by defendant re motion to quash subpoena duces tecum, OA REQ [20-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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23 March 2, 2000

MOTION by defendant for order appointing mediator under CR39.1, OA REQ NOTED FOR 3/17/00 (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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25 March 2, 2000

MOTION by defendant to strike intervention complaint, OA REQ NOTED FOR 3/17/00 (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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26 March 2, 2000

DECLARATION of counsel by defendant re motion to strike intervention complaint, OA REQ [25-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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March 2, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene [14-1] (EC)

March 2, 2000

PROPOSED Reply Memo in support of Motion to intervene [14-1][4-1] (EC)

March 2, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to shorten time on motion to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene [14-1] [16-1] (EC)

March 2, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: dft's motion for discovery order [18-1] (EC)

March 2, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: dft's motion to quash subpoena duces tecum, OA REQ [20-1] (EC)

March 2, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: dft's motion for order appointing mediator under CR39.1, OA REQ [23-1] (EC)

March 2, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: dft's motion to strike intervention complaint, OA REQ [25-1] (EC)

24 March 3, 2000

DECLARATION of counsel by defendant re motion for order appointing mediator under CR39.1, OA REQ [23-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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27 March 3, 2000

ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan: RENOTED FOR 3/8/00 motion to strike intervention complaint, OA REQ [25-1], RENOTED FOR 3/8/00 motion for order appointing mediator under CR39.1, OA REQ [23-1], RENOTED FOR 3/8/00 motion to quash subpoena duces tecum, OA REQ [20-1], RENOTED FOR 3/8/00 motion for discovery order, OA REQ [18-1], GRANTING motion to shorten time [12-1], RENOTED FOR 3/8/00 motion to intervene [4-1] oral argument on motions is 9:30 on 3/8/00 (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

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28 March 3, 2000

DECLARATION of Jeanette M. Leino by plaintiff in support of motion to intervene [4-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/06/2000)

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29 March 6, 2000

RESPONSE by Interested Party to dft's motion to strike intervention complaint, OA REQ [25-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/06/2000)

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30 March 7, 2000

RESPONSE/OPPOSITION by plaintiff and intervenors to dft's motion for order appointing mediator under CR39.1, OA REQ [23-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

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31 March 7, 2000

DECLARATION of Artis Grant in opposition to dft's motion for order appointing mediator under CR39.1, OA REQ [23-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

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32 March 7, 2000

RESPONSE/OPPOSITION by plaintiff and intervenor to dft's motion for discovery order, OA REQ [18-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

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33 March 7, 2000

RESPONSE/OPPOSITION by plaintiff and intervenor to dft's motion to quash subpoena duces tecum, OA REQ [20-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

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34 March 7, 2000

DECLARATION of Pat Sedawie in opposition to dft's motion to quash subpoena duces tecum, OA REQ [20-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

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35 March 7, 2000

DECLARATION of Kathryn Olson in opposition to dft's motion to quash subpoena duces tecum, OA REQ [20-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

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36 March 8, 2000

DECLARATION of Robert J. Nolan by defendant re dft's motion to quash subpoena duces tecum, OA REQ [20-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/08/2000)

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37 March 8, 2000

MINUTE ORDER: by Judge Robert J. Bryan; DENYING motion to strike intervention complaint [25-1], DENYING motion for order appointing mediator under CR39.1 [23-1], GRANTING motion to quash subpoena duces tecum [20-1], DENYING motion for discovery order [18-1], GRANTING motion to shorten time on motion to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene [14-1] [16-1], GRANTING motion to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene [14-1], GRANTING motion to intervene [4-1]; counsel directed to resolve discovery disputes; prelim motion and discovery plan and proposed Trial Date shall be filed w/Court not later than 3/29/00 (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 03/08/2000)

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38 March 8, 2000

MINUTES OF STATUS/MOTION HRG: RJB; Dep Clerk: J Boring; CR: J Ryen; Pla Counsel K Olson/A Grant/B Grant; Def Counsel C Keay/C Comer; DENYING motion to strike intervention complaint [25-1], DENYING motion for order appointing mediator under CR39.1 [23-1], GRANTING motion to quash subpoena duces tecum [20-1], DENYING motion for discovery order[18-1], GRANTING motion to shorten time on motion to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene [14-1] [16-1], GRANTING motion to exceed page limitation on reply to motion to intervene [14-1], GRANTING motion to intervene [4-1]; prelim motions and discovery plan and proposed requested trial date to be submitted to court no later than 3/29/00 (EC) (Entered: 03/08/2000)

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39 March 8, 2000

COMPLAINT: Intervention by intervenor-plaintiffs (EC) (Entered: 03/08/2000)

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40 March 8, 2000

REPLY by intervenor-plaintiff in support of motion to intervene [4-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/08/2000)

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41 March 20, 2000

ANSWER to complaint [1-1] by defendant (EC) (Entered: 03/20/2000)

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42 March 21, 2000

APPLICATION for admission of Douglas Andres pro hac vice by defendant (EC) (Entered: 03/21/2000)

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43 March 21, 2000

AFFIDAVIT of Christopher Keay re: application [42-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/21/2000)

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44 March 21, 2000

AFFIDAVIT of Douglas R. Andres re: application [42-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/21/2000)

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March 21, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: application [42-1] (EC)

45 March 23, 2000

APPLICATION by defendant Robert Larsons Chrys AND ORDER admitting Douglas R Andres pro hac vice. Receipt # 266949 (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 03/23/2000)

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March 24, 2000

PROPOSED Stipulation and Proposed Protective Order (CAR)

46 March 27, 2000

STIPULATION and PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan: see order for details (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 03/27/2000)

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47 March 30, 2000

JOINT PRELIMINARY MOTION and discovery plan (EC) (Entered: 03/30/2000)

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48 April 13, 2000

TRIAL NOTICE Discovery cutoff 10/1/00 Motion filing deadline 10/15/00 Pretrial order to be submitted by 12/29/00 Pretrial conference set for 8:30 1/5/01 jury trial set for 9:30 1/16/01 Trial briefs to be submitted by 1/5/01 Voir dire/Jury Inst. to be submitted by 1/5/01 39.1 designation effective 12/15/00 (cc:all counsel) (JAB) (Entered: 04/13/2000)

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49 April 17, 2000

ANSWER to intervenor's complaint [39-1] by defendant Robert Larsons Chrys (EC) (Entered: 04/17/2000)

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April 17, 2000

PROPOSED Stipulation and Protective Order (EC)

50 April 19, 2000

LETTER from Judge Robert J. Bryan to counsel re: lodged stipulation and order [0-0] and service on all parties (EC) (Entered: 04/19/2000)

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57 April 19, 2000

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan for protective order **SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS** (cc: counsel, Judge) (CAR) (Entered: 01/02/2001)

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April 27, 2000

PROPOSED Stip for Protective Order and proposed order re employee information (EC)

51 May 1, 2000

STIPULATION and PROTECTIVE ORDER AND ORDER RE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION by Judge Robert J. Bryan : see order for details (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 05/01/2000)

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52 June 1, 2000

STIPULATION and ORDER OF DISMISSAL re plaintiff in intervention Kareem Lewis by Judge Robert J. Bryan (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 06/02/2000)

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53 June 1, 2000

STIPULATION and ORDER OF DISMISSAL re plaintiffs in intervention with prejudice by Judge Robert J. Bryan: terminating intervenor-plaintiffs Song Woon Yi, Samuel Madarang, Gerald Ellis, Jewel Hobbs, Lawrence Deocampo, Douglas Young, Farrel Morrow, Leslie Jordan and Ennis Campbell (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 06/02/2000)

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June 1, 2000

PROPOSED Stip and Order of dismissal re pls in intervention Morrow, Young, Deocampo, Hobbs, Ellis, Madarang, Yi, Jordan and Campbell (EC)

June 1, 2000

PROPOSED Stip and Order of dismissal re pl in intervention Lewis (EC)

54 Sept. 13, 2000

LETTER by plaintiff re possible settlement (EC) (Entered: 09/13/2000)

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Sept. 28, 2000

PROPOSED Stip and Order re Discovery (EC)

55 Oct. 2, 2000

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan: discovery ddl extended to 12/1/00 ; no other ddls affected (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 10/02/2000)

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56 Jan. 2, 2001

MINUTE ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan that pursuant to a clerical error the Stipulation for Protective Order and Order re: Employee Information remained lodged in the file after Judge Bryan signed it 4/19/00. The Stipulation shall be filed nunc pro tunc as of 4/19/00. (cc: counsel, Judge) (CAR) (Entered: 01/02/2001)

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Jan. 22, 2001

PROPOSED Consent Decree (EC)

58 Jan. 24, 2001

CONSENT DECREE and order by Judge Robert J. Bryan, see order for details (cc: counsel, Judge, Jgm. Book) Entered on: 1/24/01 (EC) (Entered: 01/24/2001)

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59 March 12, 2001

LETTER from Tacoma Urban League re: consent order [58-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/12/2001)

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July 16, 2001

PROPOSED Stipulated Order re Procedure for claims adjudication (EC)

60 July 26, 2001

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan re procedure for claims adjudication (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 07/26/2001)

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61 Dec. 21, 2001

JOINT MOTION re: Notice of Settlement NOTED FOR 1/11/02 (CM) (Entered: 12/26/2001)

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62 Dec. 21, 2001

DECLARATION of Robert H. Peterson re motion re: Notice of Settlement [61-1] (CM) (Entered: 12/26/2001)

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63 Dec. 21, 2001

DECLARATION of Carol L. Giberson re motion re: Notice of Settlement [61-1] (CM) (Entered: 12/26/2001)

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Dec. 21, 2001

LODGED ORDER: re: motion re: Notice of Settlement [61-1] (CM)

64 Jan. 14, 2002

ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan that the Settlement Fund Administrator provided adequate notice to Potential Claimants and is relieved from any furthur responsibility for notifying potential Claimants of their right to file claims in this matter. (cc: counsel, Judge) (CM) (Entered: 01/14/2002)

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65 March 15, 2002

"Notice of Appeal of Decision of Settlement Fund Administrator" appeal of settlement fund admin decision (DK) (Entered: 03/18/2002)

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66 March 26, 2002

ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan that the appeal of settlement fund admin decision [65-1] is NOTED for consideration on the Court's 5/3/02 calendar. **SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS** (cc: counsel, Judge) (CAR) (Entered: 03/26/2002)

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67 April 5, 2002

LETTER by Robert H. Peterson, Settlement Fund Administrator re: order [66-1] (CM) (Entered: 04/05/2002)

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68 April 18, 2002

LETTER from Settlement Fund Administrator re settlements (EC) (Entered: 04/19/2002)

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69 April 22, 2002

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT filed by Robert H. Peterson, Settlement Fund Administrator (CM) (Entered: 04/22/2002)

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70 April 30, 2002

SUPPLEMENT re: letter from Judge Peterson [67-1] (EC) (Entered: 04/30/2002)

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71 May 2, 2002

LETTER from Atty James Shaker re: order [66-1] (EC) (Entered: 05/02/2002)

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72 May 3, 2002

ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan that the determination of Judge Robert Peterson, Settlement Fund Administrator, denying Ms Hick's claim for relief under the settlement fund is AFFIRMED. The appeal of Ms Connie R. Hicks is DISMISSED. [65-1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (CM) (Entered: 05/03/2002)

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73 May 6, 2002

JUDGMENT: by Judge Robert J. Bryan ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the determination of Judge Robert Peterson, Settlement Fund Administrator, denying Ms Hicks's claim for relief under the settlement fund is AFFIRMED. The appeal of Ms Connie R. Hicks is DISMISSED. (cc: counsel, Judge, Jgm. Book) Entered on: 05/03/02 (CM) (Entered: 05/06/2002)

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74 Aug. 9, 2002

FIRST REPORT of Decree Monitor (EC) (Entered: 08/09/2002)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 11, 2000

Closing Date: July 24, 2003

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

Does (undisclosed number)

Jennifer Larson

Larson Dodge

Larson Motors, Inc.

Mercedes Benz of Tacoma

Robert Larson

Robert Larson Automotive Group

Robert Larson Chrysler-Plymouth-Jeep-Suzuki-Hyundai

Robert Larson Porche Audi

Robert Larson Volkswagen

Robert Larson's Chrysler Plymouth of Tacoma, Inc.

Toyota of Tacoma

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 3:00-cv-05079

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:

Discrimination Prohibition

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 750000

Order Duration: 2001 - 2003

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Demotion

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

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