Case: EEOC v. Triad Tax Services, Inc.

1:02-cv-02443 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Dec. 12, 2002

Closed Date: Oct. 20, 2004

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Case Summary

The Washington D.C. Office of the EEOC brought this action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, against Triad Tax Services, Inc. a.k.a. Triad Business Services, Inc. The complaint, filed in December 2002, alleged sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; specifically that Defendant sexually harassed the charging party and retaliated against her for complaining about the harassment.In October 2004 the court entered a default judgment agains…

The Washington D.C. Office of the EEOC brought this action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, against Triad Tax Services, Inc. a.k.a. Triad Business Services, Inc. The complaint, filed in December 2002, alleged sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; specifically that Defendant sexually harassed the charging party and retaliated against her for complaining about the harassment.

In October 2004 the court entered a default judgment against Defendant in the amount of $105,178.39, to be distributed between the charging party and another similarly situated employee. The default judgment also included injunctive provisions that would take effect if the Defendant resumes operations. In such case, the defendant would be enjoined from sexual discrimination, required to adopt an anti-discrimination policy, required to hire a human resources director to oversee complaint resolution, and required to train its managers regarding sexual harassment and complaint investigation.

Summary Authors

Kevin Wilemon (7/27/2007)

People

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Judge(s)

Lamberth, Royce C. (District of Columbia)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:02-cv-02443

Docket (PACER)

Oct. 20, 2004

Oct. 20, 2004

Docket
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Complaint

EEOC v. Triad Tax Services, Inc. a/k/a Triad Business Services, Inc.

Dec. 12, 2002

Dec. 12, 2002

Complaint
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1:02-cv-02443

Judgment by Default Pursuant to Rule 55 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

EEOC v. Triad Tax Services, Inc. a/k/a Triad Business Services, Inc.

Oct. 19, 2004

Oct. 19, 2004

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

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Docket for: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION v. TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC.
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Dec. 12, 2002

COMPLAINT against TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC. (Filing fee $ 150.) , filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION .(mpt, ) (Entered: 12/13/2002)

PACER
Dec. 12, 2002

Summons (1) Issued as to TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC. . (mpt, ) (Entered: 12/13/2002)

PACER
2 Feb. 7, 2003

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC.. (Wayne, Charles) (Entered: 02/07/2003)

PACER
3 Feb. 10, 2003

MINUTE ORDER granting Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 2. Answer is due by February 21, 2003. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on February 10, 2003. (KAB-lcrcl1) (Entered: 02/10/2003)

PACER
4 Feb. 21, 2003

ANSWER to Complaint by TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC..(Wayne, Charles) (Entered: 02/21/2003)

PACER
5 April 11, 2003

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer by TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Consent Letter from Plaintiff# 2 Exhibit Proposed Amended Answer)(Wayne, Charles) (Entered: 04/11/2003)

PACER
6 April 17, 2003

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC. served on 1/10/2003, answer due 1/30/2003 (mpt, ) (Entered: 04/17/2003)

PACER
7 May 12, 2003

MINUTE ORDER. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Leave to Amend Answer 5 is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on May 9, 2003. (lcrcl1-KAB) (Entered: 05/12/2003)

PACER
8 May 14, 2003

Amended ANSWER to Complaint by TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC..(Wayne, Charles) (Entered: 05/14/2003)

PACER
10 Aug. 1, 2003

MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Wayne, Charles) (Entered: 08/01/2003)

PACER
Aug. 12, 2003

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Amended Pleadings due by 9/15/2003. Discovery due by 12/22/2003. Dispositive Motions due by 1/20/2004. Response to Dispositive Motions due by 2/9/2004. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 2/20/2004; referring case to Magistrate Judge for resolution of discovery disputes. (mon, ) (Entered: 08/15/2003)

PACER
11 Aug. 13, 2003

SCHEDULING ORDER. Additional parties shall be added by September 15, 2003.Amendments to pleadings shall be completed by September 15, 2003, unless the amendments are prompted by the addition of a party, in which case the amendments should occur within 20 days of the addition of a party. The parties shall make requisite disclosures in accordance with Rule 26(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The parties agree that the limits of discovery contained in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are appropriate for this case. The discovery period shall continue through December 22, 2003. All discovery must be served so that responses are due no later than this date. Summary judgment or other dispositive motions shall be filed and hand-delivered by January 20, 2004. The party opposing the motion shall file a brief in opposition by February 9, 2004, and the moving party shall file a reply brief, if warranted, by February 20, 2004. A status conference for this action will be set after disposition of any dispositive motion(s), at which time a date for the pretrial conference and trial will be established.Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on August 12, 2003. (lcrcl1-KAB) (Entered: 08/13/2003)

PACER
Aug. 15, 2003

CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Deborah A. Robinson for resolution of discovery disputes. (cp, ) (Entered: 08/19/2003)

PACER
12 Aug. 22, 2003

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Disclosures by TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC.. (Wayne, Charles) (Entered: 08/22/2003)

PACER
Sept. 3, 2003

MINUTE ORDER GRANTING Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Disclosures 12; initial disclosures shall be exchanged by September 5, 2003. Signed by Mag. Judge Deborah A. Robinson on 9/3/03.(jlc) (Entered: 09/03/2003)

PACER
13 Oct. 7, 2003

MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Stay Under Seal by TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Wayne, Charles) (Entered: 10/07/2003)

PACER
15 Nov. 3, 2003

REPLY to opposition to motion re 13 for Stay filed by TRIAD TAX SERVICES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E-mail from E. King to J. Hunt# 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Paula Junghans)(Wayne, Charles) (Entered: 11/03/2003)

PACER
17 Nov. 24, 2003

Memorandum in opposition to motion re 16 to Withdraw as Counsel filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (Hunt, Juan) (Entered: 11/24/2003)

PACER
18 Nov. 25, 2003

ORDER granting 13 Motion for Leave to File Motion to Stay, granting Motion to Stay, denying 16 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 11/24/03.(lcrcl1) (Entered: 11/25/2003)

PACER
Aug. 23, 2004

Set/Reset Hearings: Sealed Status Conference set for 9/1/2004 02:00 PM in Courtroom 21 before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. New counsel who will be entering an appearance for the EEOC:Tracy Spicer, Esq.; new co-counsel for defendant: Elisha King, Esq. (mon, ) (Entered: 08/23/2004)

PACER
Sept. 1, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Royce C. Lamberth : Status Conference held on 9/1/2004. (Court Reporter Bill McAllister.) (zmon, ) (Entered: 09/03/2004)

PACER
Sept. 22, 2004

NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 10/1/2004 02:00 PM in Courtroom 21 before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (zmon, ) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

PACER
Sept. 22, 2004

Remark : Phone number for Tracy Spicer, Esq., EEOC attorney-(410) 962-4623 (zmon, ) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

PACER
19 Sept. 30, 2004

NOTICE of Appearance by Tracy Hudson Spicer on behalf of EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (Spicer, Tracy) (Entered: 09/30/2004)

PACER
20 Oct. 1, 2004

ORDER granting motion to withdraw, ordereing defendant to appear, and directing clerk to transmit the Order to defendant.. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 10/1/2004. (lcrcl1) (Entered: 10/01/2004)

PACER
Oct. 1, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Royce C. Lamberth : Present for Plaintiff: Tracy Spicer, Esq & Corbett Anderson, Esq.; for Defendant: Elisha King, Esq.Status Conference held on 10/1/2004. Motion of defense counsel to withdraw as counsel is granted; Status Conference set for 10/19/2004 10:00 AM in Courtroom 21 before Judge Royce C. Lamberth at which time defendant must appear personally or retain new counsel.(Court Reporter Theresa Sorensen.) (mon, ) (Entered: 10/01/2004)

PACER
21 Oct. 19, 2004

MOTION for Default Judgment as to Triad Tax Services, Inc by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Spicer, Tracy) (Entered: 10/19/2004)

PACER
22 Oct. 20, 2004

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Default Judgment in the amount of $105,178.39 in favor of plaintiff, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and against the defendant Triad Tax Services, Inc.. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 10/19/04. (mon, ) (Entered: 10/20/2004)

PACER
Oct. 20, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Royce C. Lamberth : Present Tracy Spicer, Esq. for plaintiff; Motion Hearing held on 10/20/2004 re 21 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Triad Tax Services, Inc filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION is granted. (Court Reporter

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 12, 2002

Closing Date: Oct. 20, 2004

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

Triad Tax Services, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:02-cv-02443

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

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:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Provide antidiscrimination training

Amount Defendant Pays: 105178.39

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

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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