Case: EEOC v. GRACE CULINARY SYSTEMS, INC.

8:98-cv-00284 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Jan. 30, 1998

Closed Date: June 27, 2000

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Case Summary

In January 1998, the Baltimore District Office of the EEOC filed this suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against Grace Culinary Systems, Inc., a food processing plant, and Townsend Culinary, Inc. After the suit commenced, there were several cross-complaints filed among the original parties and their business affiliates. We do not have a copy of the complaint. However, according to an EEOC press release, the complaint alleged that the defendant discriminated against …

In January 1998, the Baltimore District Office of the EEOC filed this suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against Grace Culinary Systems, Inc., a food processing plant, and Townsend Culinary, Inc. After the suit commenced, there were several cross-complaints filed among the original parties and their business affiliates. We do not have a copy of the complaint. However, according to an EEOC press release, the complaint alleged that the defendant discriminated against twenty-two Hispanic female employees in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, subjecting them to sexual harassment. After several discovery disputes, the parties agreed to a final settlement in March 2000. We do not have a copy of the settlement agreement, but according to the EEOC press release, Grace Culinary agreed to pay $850,000 to the victims, and Townsend Culinary, Inc. and Townsends, Inc. agreed to pay $150,000.

On May 3, 2000 there was an amended settlement order which we have a copy of stating that the parties have thirty days to consummate the settlement.

Summary Authors

Jennifer Solomon (6/1/2007)

People

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Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Grace Culinary Systems, Inc.

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Stipulated Order of Dismissal

EEOC v. Grace Culinary Systems, Inc.

March 3, 2000

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Order/Opinion
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Amended Settlement Order

EEOC v. Grace Culinary Systems, Inc

May 3, 2000

May 3, 2000

Settlement Agreement

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EEOC Obtains $1 Million for Low-wage Workers Who Were Sexually Harassed at Food Processing Plant

Equal Employment v. Grace Culinary

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June 1, 2000

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Press Release
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Order of Final Approval and Final Dismissal

EEOC v. Grace Culinary Systems, Inc.

June 27, 2000

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Docket for: Equal Employment v. Grace Culinary
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Jan. 30, 1998

DEMAND for jury trial by Equal Employment (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/1998)

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2 Jan. 30, 1998

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of service as to Grace Culinary, Townsend Culinary (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/1998)

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3 Feb. 5, 1998

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Equal Employment, amending [1-1] complaint (Redline copy rec'd 2/12/98) (c/s) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/1998)

RECAP
4 April 2, 1998

CROSSCLAIM by Townsend Culinary against Grace Culinary (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/03/1998)

RECAP
5 April 3, 1998

ANSWER by Grace Culinary (Attorney Charles F. Martel, Stephen W. Robinson) to Amended Complaint. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/03/1998)

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6 April 3, 1998

MOTION with memorandum in support by Grace Culinary for Partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint, and Exhibits 1-14. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/03/1998)

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7 April 7, 1998

ORDER granting [7-1] Motion of Defendant for Barry M. Willoughby to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 4/3/98) (c/m 4/6/98 cm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/1998)

RECAP
8 April 9, 1998

Local Rule 103.3 Statement by Townsend Culinary. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/13/1998)

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9 April 9, 1998

THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT by Townsend Culinary against W.R. Grace & Co.. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/13/1998)

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10 April 13, 1998

THIRD-PARTY SUMMONS(ES) (20 days) issued for W.R. Grace & Co.. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/13/1998)

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11 April 20, 1998

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to W.R. Grace & Co. 4/16/98; Answer due on 5/6/98 for W.R. Grace & Co. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/21/1998)

RECAP
12 April 24, 1998

CROSSCLAIM by Grace Culinary against Townsend Culinary (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/1998)

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13 April 24, 1998

NOTICE of attorney appearance for Equal Employment by Regina Andrew, Cecile Quinlan (c/s) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/1998)

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14 April 27, 1998

STIPULATION of parties to file Opposition to Motion of Defendant for Partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint, to and including 4/27/98, and ORDER "APPROVING" ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. ) (c/m 4/27/98 cm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/27/1998)

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15 April 27, 1998

RESPONSE by Equal Employment in opposition to [6-1] motion for Partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint by Grace Culinary, Declarations (2) and Exhibits A thru U (c/s) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/1998)

RECAP
16 May 6, 1998

Local Rule 103.3 Statement by Grace Culinary. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/07/1998)

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18 May 6, 1998

ANSWER by W.R. Grace & Co. (Attorney Charles F. Martel, Stephen W. Robinson) to [9-1] Third-party Complaint by Townsend Culinary. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/08/1998)

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17 May 7, 1998

ANSWER by Townsend Culinary to [12-1] Cross Claim by Grace Culinary. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/07/1998)

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19 May 11, 1998

REPLY MEMORANDUM by Grace Culinary in support of [6-1] Motion for Partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint by Grace Culinary, and Exhibits 1 & 2. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/12/1998)

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20 May 12, 1998

MOTION with memorandum in support by Grace Culinary for Leave to File Third-Party Complaint, and proposed Third-Party Complaint. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1998)

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21 May 13, 1998

LETTER/ORDER "SCHEDULING" a hearing on the Motion for Partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint for 5/27/98 at 4:00pm ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr., 5/12/98) (c/m 5/12/98 cm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/14/1998)

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22 May 22, 1998

MOTION with memorandum in support by Equal Employment for Leave to File Contra-Reply to Motion for partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint and Proposed Contra-Reply (c/s) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/26/1998)

RECAP
May 27, 1998

Motion hearing held before Williams, J., Re: [20-1] motion for Leave to File Third-Party Complaint by Grace Culinary - "GRANTED"; [6-1] Motion for Partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint by Grace Culinary - "ARGUED"-"DENIED"; [22-1] Motion for Leave to File Contra-Reply to Motion for partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint, by Equal Employment - "GRANTED", for the reasons stated on the record. Defendant to answer within 10 days. Scheduling Order to be issued. Order to be prepared by the Court. (Reporter: Williams) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1998)

PACER
May 27, 1998

Motion hearing held before Williams, J., Re: [20-1] motion for Leave to File Third-Party Complaint by Grace Culinary - "GRANTED"; [6-1] Motion for Partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint by Grace Culinary - "ARGUED"-"DENIED"; [22-1] Motion for Leave to File Contra-Reply to Motion for partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint, by Equal Employment - "GRANTED", for the reasons stated on the record. Defendant to answer within 10 days. Scheduling Order to be issued. Order to be prepared by the Court. (Reporter: Williams) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)

23 June 4, 1998

ORDER Granting [22-1] Motion of EEOC for Leave to File Contra-Reply to Motion for partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint, Denying [6-1] Motion of Grace Culinary for Partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint, Granting [20-1] motion of Grace Culinary for Leave to File Third-Party Complaint ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 6/2/98 ) (c/m 6/4/98 jb) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/04/1998)

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24 June 4, 1998

CONTRA-REPLY by Equal Employment to [6-1] Motion for Partial Dismissal of First Amended Complaint by Grace Culinary, and Affidavit. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/08/1998)

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25 June 4, 1998

THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT by Grace Culinary against Townsends, Inc.. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/08/1998)

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26 June 8, 1998

THIRD PARTY SUMMONS(ES) (20 days) issued for Townsends, Inc.. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/08/1998)

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27 June 10, 1998

SCHEDULING ORDER ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 6/9/98 ) (c/m 6/9/98 gc) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/10/1998)

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28 June 15, 1998

ORDER Granting [28-1] Motion of Grace Culinary for Stephen W. Robinson to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 6/12/98) (c/m 6/15/98 jb) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/1998)

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29 June 15, 1998

ORDER Granting [29-1] Motion of Grace Culinary for Sprio P. Fotopoulos to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 6/12/98) (c/m 6/15/98 jb) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/1998)

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30 June 25, 1998

JOINT MOTION and STIPULATION by Equal Employment, Grace Culinary, Townsend Culinary to Extend Time of Discovery Deadline and Amended Secheduling Order (c/s) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/26/1998)

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31 June 26, 1998

ORDER granting [30-1] joint motion to Extend Time of Discovery Deadline and Amended Scheduling Order; and "SETTING" for the Amended Deadlines ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. ) dated 6/26/98 (c/m 6/30/98 rk) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/30/1998)

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32 June 29, 1998

ANSWER by Townsends, Inc. (Attorney Stanley B. Rohd, Teresa C. Fariss) to [25-1] Third-party Complaint by Grace Culinary. (1 c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/1998)

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33 June 30, 1998

Report Re: Deposition Hours of parties and ORDER "APPROVING" ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 6/26/98 ) (c/m 6/29/98 cm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/1998)

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34 July 23, 1998

MOTION with memorandum in support by Equal Employment for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 08/19/1998 (Entered: 07/24/1998)

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35 July 27, 1998

MOTION with memorandum in support by Equal Employment for Temporary Restraining Order, and for Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to 42 U.S.C, 2000e-59f)(2), and Exhibits A-G. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/30/1998)

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36 July 29, 1998

MEMORANDUM/ORDER to Counsel "SETTING" a hearing on the Motion of Plaintiff for TRO and a Preliminary Injunction on 8/5/98 at 4:00 p.m., Ctrm. 4A ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 7/29/98 ) (c/m 7/28/98 cm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/30/1998)

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37 Aug. 4, 1998

MEMORANDUM by Townsend Culinary in opposition to [35-1] motion for Temporary Restraining Order and [35-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to 42 U.S.C, 2000e-59f)(2) by Equal Employment; and Appendices 1 thru 23 (Filed Separately) (c/s) (td, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/05/1998)

RECAP
Aug. 5, 1998

Motion hearing held before Williams, J., re: [35-1] motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Equal Employment, [35-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to 42 U.S.C, 2000e-59f)(2) by Equal Employment. (Reporter: Williams) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/1998)

PACER
Aug. 5, 1998

ORAL OPINION denying [35-1] Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, denying [35-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to 42 U.S.C, 2000e-59f)(2) - "ARGUED"-"DENIED", for the reasons stated on the record. Order to be prepared by the Court. ( by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/1998)

PACER
Aug. 5, 1998

Motion hearing held before Williams, J., re: [35-1] motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Equal Employment, [35-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to 42 U.S.C, 2000e-59f)(2) by Equal Employment. (Reporter: Williams) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)

Aug. 5, 1998

ORAL OPINION denying [35-1] Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, denying [35-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to 42 U.S.C, 2000e-59f)(2) - "ARGUED"-"DENIED", for the reasons stated on the record. Order to be prepared by the Court. ( by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)

38 Aug. 10, 1998

Exhibit list by Equal Employment. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/1998)

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39 Aug. 10, 1998

MEMORANDUM by Townsend Culinary in opposition to [34-1] motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Equal Employment, and Attachments (c/s) (td, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/1998)

RECAP
40 Aug. 14, 1998

ORDER dated 8/13/98 denying [35-1] motion for Temporary Restraining Order; and denying [35-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to 42 U.S.C, 2000e-59f)(2) ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. ) (c/m 8/14/98pf) (td, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/17/1998)

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41 Aug. 18, 1998

ORDER granting [34-1] motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 8/14/98) (c/m 8/17/98 hg) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/18/1998)

RECAP
42 Aug. 18, 1998

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by Equal Employment, (Answer due 8/28/98 for Townsend Culinary, for Grace Culinary ) amending [1-1] complaint. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/18/1998)

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43 Aug. 31, 1998

MOTION with memorandum in support by Grace Culinary to Compel, and Exhibits A-G. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/01/1998)

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44 Aug. 31, 1998

ANSWER by Townsend Culinary, Townsends, Inc. to Second Amended complaint. (1 c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/01/1998)

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45 Sept. 2, 1998

JOINT MOTION by Equal Employment, Grace Culinary, Townsend Culinary, Townsends, Inc. to Amend [27-1] Scheduling Order (c/s for sign.) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/03/1998)

RECAP
46 Sept. 8, 1998

ORDER granting [45-1] Joint motion to Amend [27-1] Scheduling Order, as therein set forth ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 9/3/98 ) (c/m 9/4/98 cm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/08/1998)

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47 Sept. 14, 1998

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze for all discovery disputes ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 9/4/98 ) (c/m 9/10/98) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/14/1998)

RECAP
48 Sept. 14, 1998

ORDER granting [48-1] Motion of Grace Culinary to Strike [43-1] Motion to Compel by Grace Culinary ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 9/10/98 ) (c/m 9/10/98 cm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/14/1998)

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49 Sept. 15, 1998

ANSWER by Grace Culinary to Second amended complaint. (1 M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/16/1998)

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50 Sept. 16, 1998

MOTION with memorandum in support by Equal Employment to Permit Class Members to Attend the Depositions of the Alleged Sexual Harassers (c/s AW & JKS) (td, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/1998)

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51 Sept. 16, 1998

NOTICE of attorney appearance for Equal Employment by Luis Quinto (not yet a member of the Maryland Federal Bar) (td, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/1998)

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52 Sept. 18, 1998

MEMORANDUM by Grace Culinary in opposition to [50-1] motion to Permit Class Members to Attend the Depositions of the Alleged Sexual Harassers by Equal Employment, and Exhibits A-F. (1 c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/21/1998)

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53 Sept. 23, 1998

Transcript of proceedings held before the Court on August 5, 1998, re: Motions Hearing (FILED SEPARATELY) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/25/1998)

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54 Sept. 24, 1998

CROSSCLAIM by Grace Culinary against Townsend Culinary and Townsends, Inc. (c/s) (td, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/28/1998)

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55 Sept. 30, 1998

MOTION by Townsend Culinary for Protective Order and Exhibit A (c/s AW & JKS) (td, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1998)

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56 Oct. 13, 1998

ANSWER by Townsend Culinary, Townsends, Inc. to [54-1] cross claim by Grace Culinary (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/15/1998)

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57 Oct. 13, 1998

DEMAND for jury trial by Townsend Culinary, Townsends, Inc. to the Cross Claim by Grace Culinary Systems, Inc. (c/s) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/15/1998)

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58 Oct. 22, 1998

Discovery PROTECTIVE ORDER ( signed by Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze 10/20/98 ) (c/m 10/21/98 jw) (td, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/22/1998)

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59 Oct. 23, 1998

LOCAL RULE 104.7: MOTION with memorandum in support by Grace Culinary to Quash, and Request for Oral Argument and Exhibits 1 thru 2 (c/s) (rank, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/02/1998 (Entered: 10/27/1998)

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60 Oct. 26, 1998

RESPONSE by Equal Employment in opposition to [59-1] motion to Quash by Grace Culinary (c/s) (rank, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/04/1998 (Entered: 11/03/1998)

RECAP
Oct. 26, 1998

Tele-conference held before Schulze, USMJ (pkf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1998)

PACER
Oct. 26, 1998

Tele-conference held before Schulze, USMJ (pkf, Deputy Clerk)

61 Oct. 27, 1998

Letter/ORDER "CONFIRMING" the rulings made during a recorded telephone hearing on 10/26/98 to discuss pending discovery issues as therein set forth ( signed by Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze 10/26/98 ) (c/m 10/26/98 jw) (td, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/04/1998 (Entered: 10/27/1998)

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62 Oct. 30, 1998

NOTICE of attorney appearance for Equal Employment by Victor M. Lawrence (td, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/04/1998 (Entered: 10/30/1998)

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63 Oct. 30, 1998

RESPONSE by Equal Employment in opposition to [55-1] motion for Protective Order by Townsend Culinary and Exhibits 1 thru 9 (Exhibit 8 Filed Under Seal) (c/s AW & JKS) (td, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/04/1998 (Entered: 10/30/1998)

RECAP
64 Nov. 3, 1998

STIPULATION of parties to "EXTEND" time for Plaintiff to serve its opposition to Motion of Defendant for a Protective Order, to and including 10/30/98, and ORDER "APPROVING" ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 10/30/98 ) (c/m 10/30/98 cm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/09/1998 (Entered: 11/03/1998)

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65 Nov. 13, 1998

REPLY by Townsend Culinary in support of [55-1] motion for Protective Order by Townsend Culinary and Exhibits 1 thru 6 (c/s) (FILED SEPARATELY) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/16/1998)

RECAP
66 Nov. 19, 1998

Request for Hearing on Motion of Defendant for Protective Order. (1 c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/19/1998)

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67 Nov. 23, 1998

Letter/ORDER "SCHEDULING" a telephone hearing on Defendant Townsend Culinary's Motion for Protective Order on 12/15/98 at 11:00 a.m.; and "REQUESTING" that Mr. Willoughby initiate the call ( signed by Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze 11/23/98 ) (c/m 11/23/98 jw) (td, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/23/1998)

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68 Nov. 30, 1998

MOTION by Townsend Culinary for Protective Order, and for Sanctions, Certifcation pursuant to F.R.C.P. 26(c) and Exhibits 1-3. (c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/02/1998 (Entered: 12/02/1998)

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69 Dec. 8, 1998

MOTION with memorandum in support by Grace Culinary for Leave to File Amended Answer, and Exhibits 1 & 2. (c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1998)

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70 Dec. 11, 1998

MOTION by Equal Employment to File surreply to Townsend Culinary, Inc.s Motion for Protective Order (c/s) (rank, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/18/1998 (Entered: 12/15/1998)

RECAP
Dec. 15, 1998

Tele-conference held before Schulze, USMJ (pkf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/15/1998)

PACER
Dec. 15, 1998

Tele-conference held before Schulze, USMJ (pkf, Deputy Clerk)

71 Dec. 17, 1998

LETTER/ORDER granting [55-1] motion for Protective Order, granting [70-1] motion to File surreply to Townsend Culinary, Inc.s Motion for Protective Order, denying, as moot [68-1] motion for Protective Order, denying [68-2] motion for Sanctions ( signed by Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze 12/15/98 ) (c/m 12/15/98 jw) (c/m) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/17/1998)

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72 Dec. 17, 1998

DISCOVERY PROTECTIVE ORDER "SETTTING FORTH" procedures re: confidentiality, as therein set forth ( signed by Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze 12/15/98 ) (c/m 12/15/98 jw) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/17/1998)

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73 Dec. 17, 1998

SURREPLY by Equal Employment to [55-1] motion for Protective Order by Townsend Culinary, and Affidavit. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/18/1998)

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74 Dec. 23, 1998

RESPONSE by Equal Employment to [69-1] motion for Leave to File Amended Answer by Grace Culinary (c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/28/1998)

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75 Dec. 30, 1998

ORDER granting [69-1] motion of Defendant for Leave to File Amended Answer ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 12/28/98 ) (c/m 12/29/98 hg) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/30/1998)

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76 Dec. 30, 1998

FIRST AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Grace Culinary : amends [49-1] complaint Answer by Grace Culinary. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/05/1999)

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77 Jan. 13, 1999

JOINT MOTION AND STIPULATION of parties to "EXTEND" Discovery and Amended Scheduling Order and ORDER "GRANTING", as therein set forth ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 1/11/99 ) (c/m 1/12/99 hg) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/13/1999)

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78 Feb. 4, 1999

MOTION with memorandum in support by Grace Culinary to Quash Notice of Deposition to David Phillips, and Oral Argument requested. (c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/1999)

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79 Feb. 4, 1999

ORDER denying [78-1] motion of Defendant to Quash Notice of Deposition to David Phillips ( signed by Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze 2/4/99 ) (c/m 2/4/99 jw) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/1999)

RECAP
Feb. 4, 1999

Tele-conference held before, Schulze, USMJ. (pkf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/1999)

PACER
Feb. 4, 1999

Tele-conference held before, Schulze, USMJ. (pkf, Deputy Clerk)

80 Feb. 5, 1999

RESPONSE by Equal Employment in opposition to [78-1] motion to Quash Notice of Deposition to David Phillips by Grace Culinary. (c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/1999)

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81 Feb. 18, 1999

JOINT MOTION by Equal Employment, Grace Culinary Regarding Discovery Protective Order (c/s M/J Schulze) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/1999)

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82 Feb. 23, 1999

ORDER granting [81-1] Joint motion Regarding Discovery Protective Order, "DIRECTING" that the Discovery Protective Order entered on 12/15/98 as to EEOC and Townsent Culinary shall apply between Grace Culinary and the EEOC ( signed by Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze 2/23/99 ) (c/m 2/23/99 jw) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/23/1999)

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83 Feb. 25, 1999

MOTION with memorandum in support by Equal Employment for Order Sealing Deposition Testimony, and Attachments 1-3. (c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (SEALED) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 03/01/1999 (Entered: 03/01/1999)

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84 April 21, 1999

ORDER granting [83-1] Motion of Plaintiff for Order Sealing Deposition Testimony ( signed by Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze 4/20/99 ) (c/m) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/21/1999)

RECAP
85 May 3, 1999

MOTION with memorandum in support by Equal Employment to Amend [42-1] Second Amended complaint by Equal Employment, Exhibits 1-13, Appendix, and Confidential Materials. (Appendix and Confidential Material (SEALED) Filed Separately) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

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86 May 21, 1999

STIPULATION of parties to "EXTEND" time for Grace Culinary to serve its memorandum in opposition to Motion of EEOC to Amend its Complaint, up to 5/24/99, and ORDER "APPROVING" ( signed by Judge Alexander Williams Jr. 5/19/99 ) (c/m 5/20/99 cm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1999)

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87 May 24, 1999

MEMORANDUM by Grace Culinary in opposition to [85-1] motion to Amend [42-1] Second Amended complaint (and Propose Trial Structure for Pattern and Practice Sexual Harassment Case) by Equal Employment, by Equal Employment, and Deposition Transcripts (with excerpts SEALED from Ms. Ana Torres' Deposition-Filed Separately), and Exhibits 1-14. (c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (Filed Separately) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/26/1999)

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88 June 3, 1999

MOTION with memorandum in support by Equal Employment to Quash Subpoena Ad Testificandum for Issie L. Jenkins, and Exhibits A-D. (c/s M/J Schulze/Chm.'s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/04/1999)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 30, 1998

Closing Date: June 27, 2000

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

Private Entity/Person

Grace Culinary Systems, Inc.

Townsend Culinary, Inc.

Townsends, Inc.

W.R. Grace & Co.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 8:98-cv-00284

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Amount Defendant Pays: 1000000

Issues

Discrimination Area:

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

Demotion

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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