Case: EEOC v. Omega World Travel, Inc.

1:96-cv-01402 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Filed Date: Oct. 1, 1996

Closed Date: June 3, 1997

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Case Summary

The Alexandria, VA Office of the EEOC filed this action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The Defendant was Omega World Travel, Inc., a comprehensive travel agency. The lawsuit was filed in October 1996 and was resolved through a settlement agreement in June 1997. The case settled soon after the defendant's motion for summary judgment was denied. The complainant did not intervene in the case. Because the docket is the only accessible document, there is no information available on the nature of the suit or the settlement agreement.

Summary Authors

Kevin Wilemon (8/15/2007)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/10352066/parties/equal-employment-v-omega-world-travel/

Judge(s)

Bryan, Albert Vickers (Virginia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Szybala, Dennis E. (Virginia)

Attorney for Defendant

Lewis, Elizabeth Land (Virginia)

Judge(s)

Bryan, Albert Vickers (Virginia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Szybala, Dennis E. (Virginia)

Attorney for Defendant

Lewis, Elizabeth Land (Virginia)

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Documents in this case

1:96-cv-01402	Docket [PACER]	June 3, 1997	June 3, 1997 Docket

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/10352066/equal-employment-v-omega-world-travel/

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Docket for: Equal Employment v. Omega World Travel

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Oct. 1, 1996	COMPLAINT; jury demand (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)	RECAP
2	Oct. 1, 1996	INTERROGATORIES propounded by Equal Employment to Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)	RECAP
3	Oct. 1, 1996	REQUEST for Production of Documents by Equal Employment (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)	RECAP
4	Oct. 1, 1996	REQUEST for Admissions by Equal Employment (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)	RECAP
	Oct. 1, 1996	SUMMONS(ES)(Org.& 1) issued and given to U.S. Marshals for service for Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)	PACER
	Oct. 1, 1996	SUMMONS(ES)(Org.& 1) issued and given to U.S. Marshals for service for Omega World Travel (clerk)
5	Oct. 22, 1996	SUMMONS Returned Executed by U.S. Marshals as to Omega World Travel 10/21/96 Answer due on 11/12/96 for Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 10/22/1996)	RECAP
6	Nov. 12, 1996	ANSWER to Complaint by Omega World Travel (Attorney Elizabeth Land Lewis), (clerk) (Entered: 11/13/1996)	RECAP
7	Nov. 21, 1996	OBJECTION by defendant Omega World Travel to Pltf's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents (clerk) (Entered: 11/22/1996)	RECAP
9	Nov. 26, 1996	THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT by Omega World Travel against Thomas A. Dutcher (clerk) (Entered: 12/09/1996)	RECAP
	Nov. 27, 1996	SUMMONS(ES) (orig. & 1) issued and given to Atty for service as to Thomas A. Dutcher for the Third Party Complaint (clerk) (Entered: 12/09/1996)	PACER
	Nov. 27, 1996	SUMMONS(ES) (orig. & 1) issued and given to Atty for service as to Thomas A. Dutcher for the Third Party Complaint (clerk)
10	Nov. 29, 1996	AFFIDAVIT Re: Service on a non-resident, Mr. Thomas A. Dutcher (clerk) Modified on 12/09/1996 (Entered: 12/09/1996)	RECAP
8	Dec. 2, 1996	SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 3/28/97 ; Pretrial Conference for 10:05 4/17/97 ; ( signed by Judge Albert V. Bryan Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (ltun) (Entered: 12/03/1996)	RECAP
11	Dec. 6, 1996	Certificate of Compliance of the Secretary of the Commonwealth as to Thomas A. Dutcher Answer due 12/26/96 for Thomas A. Dutcher (ltun) (Entered: 12/11/1996)	RECAP
12	Dec. 30, 1996	MOTION by Thomas A. Dutcher to Extend Time to 2/24/97 to file Reply to 3rd-pty Complaint (ltun) (Entered: 12/30/1996)	RECAP
13	Dec. 30, 1996	RESPONSE by Omega World Travel to [12-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Extend Time to 2/24/97 to file Reply to 3rd-pty Complaint (ltun) (Entered: 12/31/1996)	RECAP
14	Dec. 30, 1996	ORDER granting in part, denying in part [12-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Extend Time to 2/24/97 to file Reply to 3rd-pty Complaint and the 3rd-pty deft. file his reply to the 3rd-pty complaint no later than 1/24/97 - ent. & filed ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (ltun) (Entered: 12/31/1996)	RECAP
15	Jan. 15, 1997	OBJECTION by plaintiff Equal Employment to deft Omega World Travel, Inc.'s First Interrogatories and First Requests for Production of Documents (clerk) (Entered: 01/16/1997)	RECAP
16	Jan. 24, 1997	MOTION by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)	RECAP
17	Jan. 24, 1997	MEMORANDUM by Thomas A. Dutcher in support of [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss by Thomas A. Dutcher (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)	RECAP
18	Jan. 24, 1997	NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 2/7/97 for [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)	RECAP
19	Jan. 24, 1997	MOTION by Omega World Travel to file a more definite statement (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)	RECAP
20	Jan. 24, 1997	ANSWER by Thomas A. Dutcher (Attorney Jack Sherwood Rhoades) to [9-1] third-party complaint by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 01/28/1997)	RECAP
	Jan. 24, 1997	Deadline updated; Motion Hearing set for 10:00 12/7/97 for [19-1] motion by Omega World Travel to file a more definite statement (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)	PACER
	Jan. 24, 1997	Deadline updated; Motion Hearing set for 10:00 12/7/97 for [19-1] motion by Omega World Travel to file a more definite statement (clerk)
21	Jan. 30, 1997	MOTION by Omega World Travel to Continue hearing date on third-party deft's motion to dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 01/30/1997)	RECAP
22	Jan. 30, 1997	MEMORANDUM by Omega World Travel in support of [21-1] motion by Omega World Travel to Continue hearing date on third-party deft's motion to dismiss by (clerk) (Entered: 01/30/1997)	RECAP
23	Feb. 3, 1997	STIPULATED DISCOVERY ORDER, for Protective Order re: the handeling and labeling of confidential materials. (See order for details) Entered & Filed. ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 02/04/1997)	RECAP
24	Feb. 4, 1997	ORDER granting [21-1] motion by Omega World Travel to Continue hearing date on third-party deft's motion to dismiss, set Hearing Deadline for 10:00 2/20/97 ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 02/05/1997)	RECAP
	Feb. 6, 1997	Deadline updated; Motion Hearing set for 10:00 2/14/97 for [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 02/06/1997)	PACER
	Feb. 6, 1997	Deadline updated; Motion Hearing set for 10:00 2/14/97 for [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss (clerk)
25	Feb. 7, 1997	MEMORANDUM of POINTS and AUTHORITIES by Third Party-Pltf, Omega World Travel, in opposition to [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 02/10/1997)	RECAP
26	Feb. 13, 1997	REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS by Thomas A. Dutcher to [25-1] opposition memorandum to motion to dismiss by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 02/14/1997)	RECAP
	Feb. 14, 1997	Motion hearing re: [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss set at 10:00 2/21/97 (clerk) (Entered: 02/14/1997)	PACER
	Feb. 14, 1997	Motion hearing re: [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss set at 10:00 2/21/97 (clerk)
	Feb. 21, 1997	Minute entry: Judge Ellis. Reporter: Rodriguez. Appearances: counsel. Matter came on for hearing on 3rd party-deft. Thomas Dutcher's motion to dismiss - argued and taken under advisement. (clerk)
27	Feb. 24, 1997	ORDER that third-party deft's motion to dismiss the third-party complaint is taken under advisement. The Court will decide this matter without further oral argument, ent - filed ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 02/25/1997)	RECAP
28	Feb. 25, 1997	ORDER granting [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss third-party complaint. Entered & Filed. ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 02/26/1997)	RECAP
29	March 14, 1997	MOTION by Omega World Travel for Rule 35 Mental Examination, by Omega World Travel to Compel Discovery (clerk) (Entered: 03/14/1997)	RECAP
30	March 14, 1997	MEMORANDUM by Omega World Travel in support of [29-1] motion for Rule 35 Mental Examination by Omega World Travel, [29-2] motion to Compel Discovery (clerk) (Entered: 03/14/1997)	RECAP
31	March 14, 1997	NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/21/97 for [29-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Rule 35 Mental Examination, set for 10:00 3/21/97 for [29-2] motion by Omega World Travel to Compel Discovery (clerk) (Entered: 03/14/1997)	RECAP
32	March 17, 1997	MOTION by Equal Employment for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)	RECAP
33	March 17, 1997	STATEMENT pursuant to Local Rule 11(I) (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)	RECAP
34	March 17, 1997	MEMORANDUM by Equal Employment in support of [32-1] motion by Equal Employment for Protective Order by Equal Employment (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)	RECAP
35	March 17, 1997	NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/21/97 for [32-1] motion by Equal Employment for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)	RECAP
36	March 19, 1997	Submission of Supplemental Authority in Support of Deft's Motion for Rule 35 Mentall Examination and Motion to Compel Discovery filed by defendant Omega World Travel (ltun) (Entered: 03/19/1997)	RECAP
38	March 21, 1997	ORDERED, The Motion of Defendant for a Mental Examination of Plaintiff Gazewitz is Granted. Defendant's Motion to Compel a Further Response to Request for Document 13 and Interrogatory 5 is Granted in part in accord with specific rulings from the bench. Plaintiff's Motion for a Protective Order is Denied. The Joint Motion of the Parties to Depose Defendant's Expert after discovery cut off, but not to interfere with pretrial or trial, is Granted. (Signed by W. C. Sewell ) - entered and filed. Copies Mailed: y (jsch) (Entered: 03/25/1997)	RECAP
	March 21, 1997	Minute entry: Magistrate Judge Sewell. Reporter: Casamo & Assoc. (Tape 87) Appearances: counsel for Pltf. & Deft. This matter came on for Deft's. Motion for Rule 35 Mental Exam - Matter argued & Granted. Deft's Motion to Compel - Matter argued & Granted. Pltf's Motion for Protective Order - Matter argued & Denied. Order to be entered. (jsch) (Entered: 03/25/1997)	PACER
	March 21, 1997	Minute entry: Magistrate Judge Sewell. Reporter: Casamo & Assoc. (Tape 87) Appearances: counsel for Pltf. & Deft. This matter came on for Deft's. Motion for Rule 35 Mental Exam - Matter argued & Granted. Deft's Motion to Compel - Matter argued & Granted. Pltf's Motion for Protective Order - Matter argued & Denied. Order to be entered. (jsch)
37	March 24, 1997	ORDER that Ms. Gazewitz submit to a Rule 35 Mental examination on 3/25/97 at 1:30 by Dr. Brian Schulman at 4400 East-West Highway, Suite G. Bethesda MD 20814, such examination to consist of Ms. Gazewitz's comprehensive examination of mental functioning that will include a clinical, health, social and occupational history and a mental status examination and that pltf produce to deft any and all medical records relating to any (1) mental or emotional illness or condition from which Ms. Gazewitz suffered in the past or is presently suffering;; and (2) any drugs prescribed for Ms. Gazewitz to treat such illness or condition. Entered & Filed. ( signed by Judge Claude M. Hilton ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 03/24/1997)	RECAP
39	April 17, 1997	RULE 26 (A)(3) DISCLOSURES Witness list and Exhibit List by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)	RECAP
40	April 17, 1997	PRETRIAL DISCLOSURES; Exhibit list and Witness List by pltf EEOC. (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)	RECAP
	April 17, 1997	Pre-Trial Conference held; Judge Bryan; appearances of counsel; case set for trial by JURY on 6/2/97 at 10:00. (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)	PACER
	April 17, 1997	Jury Trial Flag (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)	PACER
	April 17, 1997	Jury Trial set at 10:00 6/2/97 (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)	PACER
	April 17, 1997	Pre-Trial Conference held; Judge Bryan; appearances of counsel; case set for trial by JURY on 6/2/97 at 10:00. (clerk)
	April 17, 1997	Jury Trial Flag (clerk)
	April 17, 1997	Jury Trial set at 10:00 6/2/97 (clerk)
41	April 25, 1997	OBJECTION by defendant Omega World Travel to [40-1] exhibits list by Equal Employment (clerk) (Entered: 04/28/1997)	RECAP
42	April 25, 1997	OBJECTION by plaintiff Equal Employment to [39-1] Exhibit list by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 04/28/1997)	RECAP
43	May 2, 1997	MOTION by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)	RECAP
44	May 2, 1997	MEMORANDUM by Omega World Travel in support of [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)	RECAP
45	May 2, 1997	NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/16/97 for [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)	RECAP
	May 2, 1997	Exhibits to motion for Summary judgment received by Omega World Travel (1 bound volume) (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)	PACER
	May 2, 1997	Exhibits to motion for Summary judgment received by Omega World Travel (1 bound volume) (clerk)
	May 8, 1997	Case Settled per Dennis Szybala, order to Enter (clerk) (Entered: 05/08/1997)	PACER
	May 8, 1997	Case Settled per Dennis Szybala, order to Enter (clerk)
	May 12, 1997	Dispute in Settlement case not settled per Dennis Szybala (clerk) (Entered: 05/12/1997)	PACER
	May 12, 1997	Dispute in Settlement case not settled per Dennis Szybala (clerk)
46	May 13, 1997	MEMORANDUM by Equal Employment in opposition to [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment by Omega World Travel (w/ Exhibits Attached, 1 large bound volume) (clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1997)	RECAP
47	May 13, 1997	MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by defendant Omega World Travel (Duplicate of 5/2/97 Filing. Revised Font) (clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1997)	RECAP
48	May 13, 1997	MEMORANDUM by Omega World Travel in support of [47-1] by Omega World Travel Motion for Summary Judgment) (clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1997)	RECAP
49	May 14, 1997	MOTION by Equal Employment to Strike [44-1] support memorandum by Omega World Travel, [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)	RECAP
50	May 15, 1997	REPLY by Omega World Travel to response to [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)	RECAP
51	May 16, 1997	ORDER denying [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment ( signed by Judge Richard L. Williams ) Copies Mailed: y (clerk) (Entered: 05/16/1997)	RECAP
	May 16, 1997	Minute entry: Judge Williams. Reporter: Linnell. Appearances of counsel. Motion by Omega World Travel for summary judgment - argued and denied. (clerk) (Entered: 05/16/1997)	PACER
	May 16, 1997	Minute entry: Judge Williams. Reporter: Linnell. Appearances of counsel. Motion by Omega World Travel for summary judgment - argued and denied. (clerk)
52	June 2, 1997	SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT filed by plaintiff Equal Employment, defendant Omega World Travel, third-party plaintiff Omega World Travel, third-party defendant Thomas A. Dutcher (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)	RECAP
53	June 3, 1997	STIPULATION AND ORDER, Dismissing case with prejudice pursuant to 41 (a)(1) of the FRCP and that each party shall bear its own costs and attys' fees. Entered & Filed ( signed by Judge Albert V. Bryan Jr. ) Copies Mailed: y (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)	RECAP
	June 3, 1997	CASE assigned to Judge Albert V. Bryan Jr. (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)	PACER
	June 3, 1997	Case closed (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)	PACER
	June 3, 1997	CASE assigned to Judge Albert V. Bryan Jr. (clerk)
	June 3, 1997	Case closed (clerk)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Virginia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

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Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 1, 1996

Closing Date: June 3, 1997

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

Omega World Travel, Inc.

Thomas A. Dutcher

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Virginia 1:96-cv-01402

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of EEOC v. Omega World Travel, Inc., Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/8864/ (last updated 8/15/2007).