Case: EEOC v. VISTA MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC

1:05-cv-02338 | U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Filed Date: Nov. 18, 2005

Closed Date: 2008

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Case Summary

The Denver office of the EEOC brought this action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, against Vista Management Associates, Inc. The complaint, filed in November 2005, alleged sex discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Equal Pay Act of 1963. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the Defendant had paid the charging party and a class of similarly situated female Property Managers at a wage rate which was less than the rate paid to its male Property Managers fo…
The Denver office of the EEOC brought this action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, against Vista Management Associates, Inc. The complaint, filed in November 2005, alleged sex discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Equal Pay Act of 1963. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the Defendant had paid the charging party and a class of similarly situated female Property Managers at a wage rate which was less than the rate paid to its male Property Managers for performing equal work, and that the Defendant had retaliated against the charging party for exercising her rights under the Equal Pay Act.A consent decree was entered one week after the complaint was filed. The decree, which was valid for 3 years, provided for the Defendant to pay the charging party a total of $41,800 ($6,591 in back pay and $35,209 in liquidated damages)and provide her with a neutral employment reference; devise a new non-discrimination policy and post it in the office; and provide EEOC training for its employees. Defendant was also required to provide semi-annual reports regarding its compliance with the decree and any complaints of discrimination, and to maintain such records as payroll data, employee evaluations and discrimination complaints, for 2 years after the termination of the decree. The docket sheet doesn't show show any further enforcement took place; the case was presumably closed in 2008.

Summary Authors

Shankar Viswanathan (6/21/2007)

Clearinghouse (6/7/2017)

People

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Judge(s)

Figa, Phillip S. (Colorado)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Kelotra, Anjuli (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant

Fredrickson, Todd Arthur (Colorado)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:05-cv-02338

Docket

EEOC v. Vista Management Services Inc

Dec. 23, 2005

Dec. 23, 2005

Docket
1

1:05-cv-02338

Complaint

EEOC v. Vista Management Services Inc

Nov. 18, 2005

Nov. 18, 2005

Complaint
9

1:05-cv-02338

Order and Consent Decree

EEOC v. Vista Management Services Inc

Dec. 23, 2005

Dec. 23, 2005

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4720057/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-vista-management-associates/

Last updated April 5, 2025, 10:42 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT and jury trial demand against Vista Management Associates, Inc. Summons Issued, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(bpm, ) (Entered: 11/18/2005)

Nov. 18, 2005

Nov. 18, 2005

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Joint MOTION for Order to Entry of Proposed Consent Decree by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order for Entry of Proposed Consent Decree# 2 Proposed Document Consent Decree)(Kelotra, Anjuli) (Entered: 11/22/2005)

Nov. 22, 2005

Nov. 22, 2005

3

MEMORANDUM RETURNING CASE for reassignment by Judge Matsch. (bpm, ) (Entered: 11/22/2005)

Nov. 22, 2005

Nov. 22, 2005

4

LETTER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Phillip S. Figa for all further proceedings. Judge Richard P. Matsch is no longer assigned to case. (bpm, ) (Entered: 11/22/2005)

Nov. 22, 2005

Nov. 22, 2005

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ORDER: Motion Hearing set for 12/19/2005 08:30 AM before Judge Phillip S. Figa regarding the 2 Joint MOTION for Order to Entry of Proposed Consent Decree filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Signed by Judge Phillip S. Figa on 11/28/05. (emksl, )

Nov. 28, 2005

Nov. 28, 2005

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Vista Management Associates, Inc. waiver sent on 11/22/2005, answer due 1/21/2006. (Kelotra, Anjuli) (Entered: 12/05/2005)

Dec. 5, 2005

Dec. 5, 2005

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ORDER: Ordered that the Proposed Consent Decree be Entered 2 . Signed by Judge Phillip S. Figa on 12/19/05. (emksl, )

Dec. 19, 2005

Dec. 19, 2005

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Phillip S. Figa : Motion Hearing held on 12/19/2005: Joint MOTION for Order to Entry of Proposed Consent Decree 2 filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is granted. Signed Order to Follow. (Court Reporter Darlene Martinez.) (emksl, ) (Entered: 12/19/2005)

Dec. 19, 2005

Dec. 19, 2005

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ORDER: Joint Motion for Entry of Proposed Consent Decree 2 is granted. The proposed consent decree is Entered. The case is Dismissed with Prejudice. Signed by Judge Phillip S. Figa on 12/23/05. (emksl, ) (Entered: 12/23/2005)

Dec. 23, 2005

Dec. 23, 2005

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Case Details

State / Territory: Colorado

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 18, 2005

Closing Date: 2008

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

Vista Management Associates, Inc. (Westminster), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Equal Pay Act, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d)

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Neutral/Positive Reference

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Recordkeeping

Amount Defendant Pays: 41800

Order Duration: 2005 - 2008

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Pay / Benefits

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits