Case: EEOC v. FEDERAL EXPRESS

1:00-cv-00050 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Filed Date: March 17, 2000

Closed Date: May 24, 2001

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Atlanta district office sued Federal Express Corporation on March 17, 2000 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. The EEOC's complaint alleged that the defendant violated Title VII when it discriminated based on religion (Islam) by failing to make a reasonable accommodation for the complainant's religious necessity of maintaining a beard. The parties entered into a consent decree on May 24, 2001, which stipulated that the defendant would pay the complainant $70,000 in damages, post a notice of compliance with Title VII, provide Title VII training to its managers as specified by the consent decree, draft a non-discrimination policy, provide for an EEO compliance official, and report complaints of religious discrimination to the EEOC semiannually.

Summary Authors

Aaron Weismann (6/21/2007)

People

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Judge(s)

Barfield, W. Leon (Georgia)

Bowen, Dudley Hollingsworth Jr. (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Hyder, James D. Jr (Georgia)

Paul, Richard C (Tennessee)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Batson, John Paul (Georgia)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:00-cv-00050

Docket

EEOC v. Federal Express

May 24, 2001

May 24, 2001

Docket
1

1:00-cv-00050

Complaint

EEOC v. Federal Express

March 17, 2000

March 17, 2000

Complaint
14

1:00-cv-00050

Complaint in Intervention

EEOC v. Federal Express

July 6, 2000

July 6, 2000

Pleading / Motion / Brief
23

1:00-cv-00050

Consent Order Dismissing Complaint in Intervention

EEOC v. Federal Express

Aug. 31, 2000

Aug. 31, 2000

Order/Opinion
52

1:00-cv-00050

Order [Regarding Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment]

EEOC v. Federal Express

Jan. 26, 2001

Jan. 26, 2001

Order/Opinion
62

1:00-cv-00050

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Federal Express

May 24, 2001

May 24, 2001

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13905778/equal-opportunity-v-federal-express/

Last updated Nov. 4, 2026, 6:33 p.m.

Docket for: Equal Opportunity v. Federal Express
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 March 17, 2000

COMPLAINT (cmk) (Entered: 03/17/2000)

RECAP
2 March 17, 2000

ANSWER to Local Rule 26.3 Interrogatories by Equal Opportunity; jury demand (cmk) (Entered: 03/17/2000)

RECAP
3 March 17, 2000

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Equal Opportunity by Steven M. Tapper (cmk) (Entered: 03/17/2000)

RECAP
March 17, 2000

** Set Jury Trial Flag. (cmk) (Entered: 03/17/2000)

PACER
March 17, 2000

** Set Jury Trial Flag. (cmk)

4 March 31, 2000

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Federal Express 3/22/00 Answer due on 5/21/00 for Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 03/31/2000)

RECAP
5 May 5, 2000

SUPPLEMENTAL ANSWERS to Local Rule 26.3 Interrogatories by Equal Opportunity (esf) (Entered: 05/05/2000)

RECAP
6 May 15, 2000

CERTIFICATE pursuant to Local Rule 3.2. by defendant Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 05/15/2000)

RECAP
May 15, 2000

SCHEDULING NOTICE setting Joining of parties,amending of pleadings by 7/14/00 ; Expert witness report by plaintiff due by 7/14/00 ; Expert witness report by Defendant due by 8/13/00 ; Discovery cutoff 9/12/00 ; Motion Filing deadline on 10/2/00 ; Summary Judgment deadline on 10/12/00 ; copies served. (esf) (Entered: 05/15/2000)

PACER
May 15, 2000

SCHEDULING NOTICE setting Joining of parties,amending of pleadings by 7/14/00 ; Expert witness report by plaintiff due by 7/14/00 ; Expert witness report by Defendant due by 8/13/00 ; Discovery cutoff 9/12/00 ; Motion Filing deadline on 10/2/00 ; Summary Judgment deadline on 10/12/00 ; copies served. (esf)

7 May 23, 2000

MOTION by Federal Express for attorney Richard C. Paul to Appear Pro Hac Vice. with brief in support. (esf) (Entered: 05/23/2000)

RECAP
8 May 23, 2000

ORDER granting [7-1] motion for attorney Richard C. Paul to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney added to case. ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 5/23/00 copies served. (esf) (Entered: 05/23/2000)

RECAP
May 23, 2000

Pro Hac Vice paid by Richard C. Paul for defendant Federal Express Receipt # 189838 Date: 5/23/00 (esf) (Entered: 05/23/2000)

PACER
May 23, 2000

Pro Hac Vice paid by Richard C. Paul for defendant Federal Express Receipt # 189838 Date: 5/23/00 (esf)

9 June 13, 2000

MOTION by Federal Express for leave of absence for James D. Hyder Jr. for dates of July 10, 2000 through July 14, 2000 for defendant Federal Express with brief in support. (esf) (Entered: 06/13/2000)

RECAP
10 June 14, 2000

ORDER granting [9-1] motion for leave of absence for James D. Hyder Jr. for dates of July 10, 2000 through July 14, 2000 for defendant Federal Express ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 6/14/00 copies served. (esf) (Entered: 06/14/2000)

RECAP
11 June 15, 2000

MOTION by Khaleed Abdul-Azeez to Intervene as a Plaintiff with brief in support. (esf) (Entered: 06/15/2000)

RECAP
12 June 21, 2000

Litigants' Bill of Rights filed by Equal Opportunity (esf) (Entered: 06/21/2000)

RECAP
13 July 6, 2000

ORDER granting [11-1] motion to Intervene as a Plaintiff ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 7/6/00 copies served. (esf) (Entered: 07/06/2000)

RECAP
14 July 6, 2000

Intervenor's COMPLAINT by against Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 07/06/2000)

RECAP
15 July 17, 2000

MOTION by Khaleed Abdul-Azeez for John P. Batson to Withdraw as Attorney with brief in support. (cmk) (Entered: 07/17/2000)

RECAP
16 July 17, 2000

ANSWER to Local Rule 26.3 Interrogatories by Federal Express; jury demand (cmk) (Entered: 07/17/2000)

RECAP
17 July 19, 2000

AMENDED MOTION by Khaleed Abdul-Azeez for John P. Batson to Withdraw as Attorney with brief in support. (cmk) (Entered: 07/20/2000)

RECAP
18 July 19, 2000

AMENDED MOTION by Khaleed Abdul-Azeez for Nathaniel Johnson to Withdraw as Attorney with brief in support. (cmk) (Entered: 07/20/2000)

RECAP
19 July 24, 2000

ORDER granting [18-1] motion for Nathaniel Johnson to Withdraw as Attorney ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 7/24/00] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 07/24/2000)

RECAP
20 July 24, 2000

ORDER granting [17-1] motion for John P. Batson to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated attorney John Paul Batson for Khaleed Abdul-Azeez, granting [15-1] motion for John P. Batson to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated attorney John Paul Batson for Khaleed Abdul-Azeez ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 7/24/00] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 07/24/2000)

RECAP
21 Aug. 30, 2000

STIPULATION of dismissal of Complaint in intervention (cmk) (Entered: 08/30/2000)

RECAP
22 Aug. 30, 2000

MOTION by Equal Opportunity, Federal Express, Khaleed Abdul-Azeez, Federal Express to Extend Time for discovery up to and including November 30, 2000 with brief in support. (cmk) (Entered: 08/30/2000)

RECAP
Aug. 30, 2000

Motion(s) referred: [22-1] motion to Extend Time for discovery up to and including November 30, 2000 referred to Magistrate Judge W. Leon Barfield (cmk) (Entered: 08/30/2000)

PACER
Aug. 30, 2000

Motion(s) referred: [22-1] motion to Extend Time for discovery up to and including November 30, 2000 referred to Magistrate Judge W. Leon Barfield (cmk)

23 Aug. 31, 2000

ORDER granting [21-1] dismiss/dismissal stipulation ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 8/31/00] copies served. (cmk) (Entered: 08/31/2000)

RECAP
24 Aug. 31, 2000

ORDER granting the extension until 10/12/00 for discovery cut-off [22-1] motion to Extend Time for discovery up to and including November 30, 2000. The clerk is instructed to issue a new scheduling notice reflecting the adjusted deadlines. Further extensions must be directed to the District Judge. ( signed by Magistrate Judge W. Leon Barfield ); [EOD Date 8/31/00] copies served. (cmk) Modified on 08/31/2000 (Entered: 08/31/2000)

RECAP
Aug. 31, 2000

SCHEDULING NOTICE setting Discovery cutoff 10/12/00 ; Motion Filing deadline on 11/1/00 ; Summary Judgment deadline on 11/11/00 ; copies served. (cmk) (Entered: 08/31/2000)

PACER
Aug. 31, 2000

SCHEDULING NOTICE setting Discovery cutoff 10/12/00 ; Motion Filing deadline on 11/1/00 ; Summary Judgment deadline on 11/11/00 ; copies served. (cmk)

25 Oct. 10, 2000

NOTICE of Change of Address of attorney Richard C. Paul, Esq. by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 10/10/2000)

RECAP
26 Oct. 20, 2000

NOTICE of Stipulation by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 10/20/2000)

RECAP
27 Nov. 13, 2000

JOINT MOTION by Equal Opportunity, Federal Express to Extend Time in which to file motions for summary judgment (esf) (Entered: 11/14/2000)

RECAP
28 Nov. 14, 2000

ORDER granting [27-1] joint motion to Extend Time in which to file motions for summary judgment setting Summary Judgment Deadline to 11/15/00 ( signed by Magistrate Judge W. Leon Barfield ); [EOD Date 11/14/00] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 11/14/2000)

RECAP
29 Nov. 15, 2000

MOTION by Federal Express for Summary Judgment with brief in support. (esf) (Entered: 11/15/2000)

RECAP
30 Nov. 15, 2000

MEMORANDUM by Federal Express in support of [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 11/15/2000)

RECAP
31 Nov. 15, 2000

STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS by defendant Federal Express in support of [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 11/15/2000)

RECAP
32 Nov. 15, 2000

NOTICE of Filing Original Depositionby Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 11/15/2000)

RECAP
33 Nov. 15, 2000

DEPOSITION of Khaleed Abdul-Azeez taken on 7/25/00 Re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 11/15/2000)

RECAP
34 Nov. 15, 2000

NOTICE issued re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment (esf) (Entered: 11/15/2000)

RECAP
35 Dec. 5, 2000

CONSENT ORDER directing that the plaintiff's response time to defendant's motion for summary judgment is extended Response to Motion set to 12/7/00 for [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 12/5/00] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 12/05/2000)

RECAP
36 Dec. 7, 2000

RESPONSE by Equal Opportunity to [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
37 Dec. 7, 2000

RESPONSE TO STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS by plaintiff Equal Opportunity to [31-1] material facts statement by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
38 Dec. 7, 2000

MEMORANDUM by Equal Opportunity in support of [36-1] motion response by Equal Opportunity (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
39 Dec. 7, 2000

REQUEST for Production of Documents by Equal Opportunity (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
40 Dec. 7, 2000

NOTICE of Filing Original Discovery by Equal Opportunity (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
41 Dec. 7, 2000

DEPOSITION of Leah E. Berry taken on 7/19/00 Re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
42 Dec. 7, 2000

DEPOSITION of Jenice Medora Sullivan taken on 9/21/00 Re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
43 Dec. 7, 2000

DEPOSITION of Saundra Jeanne Plunkett taken on 9/21/00 Re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
44 Dec. 7, 2000

DEPOSITION of Gregory Jacob Taylor taken on 7/25/00 Re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
45 Dec. 7, 2000

EXHIBIT 1 to Affidavit of Helen Garrett (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
46 Dec. 7, 2000

EXHIBIT 2 to Affidavit of Helen Garrett (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
47 Dec. 7, 2000

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Opportunity (esf) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

RECAP
48 Dec. 8, 2000

NOTICE of Filing Original Discovery by Equal Opportunity (esf) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

RECAP
49 Dec. 8, 2000

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Opportunity (esf) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

RECAP
50 Dec. 8, 2000

DEPOSITION of Michael Saladino taken on 9/29/00 Re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

RECAP
Jan. 9, 2001

Motion hearing re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express set at 2:30 1/11/01; telephonic notification 1/08/01. (esi) (Entered: 01/09/2001)

PACER
Jan. 9, 2001

Motion hearing re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express set at 2:30 1/11/01; telephonic notification 1/08/01. (esi)

51 Jan. 11, 2001

Defendant Federal Express Corp's Amendment to its responses to plaintiff EEOC's first set of interrogatories to deft (esf) (Entered: 01/11/2001)

RECAP
Jan. 12, 2001

Motion hearing held re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express ; ruling reserved. Court Reporter: D.Dueringer (esi) (Entered: 01/12/2001)

PACER
Jan. 12, 2001

Motion hearing held re: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Federal Express ; ruling reserved. Court Reporter: D.Dueringer (esi)

52 Jan. 26, 2001

ORDER denying [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment. This case will proceed to trial accordingly ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 1/26/01] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 01/26/2001)

RECAP
53 Feb. 14, 2001

ORDER directing parties to submit a consolidated request for jury instructions setting Pretrial Instructions deadline to 3/12/01 ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 2/14/01] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 02/14/2001)

RECAP
Feb. 14, 2001

SCHEDULING NOTICE setting Pretrial Order deadline 3/12/01 ; copies served. (esi) (Entered: 02/14/2001)

PACER
Feb. 14, 2001

SCHEDULING NOTICE setting Pretrial Order deadline 3/12/01 ; copies served. (esi)

54 Feb. 28, 2001

CONSENT ORDER granting the parties request for extension of the pretrial order deadline setting Scheduling Order Deadlines: Pretrial Order due by 4/13/01 ; ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 2/28/01] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 02/28/2001)

RECAP
April 10, 2001

Oral extension of Pretrial Order deadline to 4/23/01; telephonic consent of counsel. (esi) (Entered: 04/10/2001)

PACER
April 10, 2001

Oral extension of Pretrial Order deadline to 4/23/01; telephonic consent of counsel. (esi)

55 April 13, 2001

MOTION by Equal Opportunity for leave of absence for Steven M. Tapper for dates of April 26, 2001 through May 8, 2001 for plaintiff Equal Opportunity with brief in support. (esf) (Entered: 04/13/2001)

RECAP
56 April 13, 2001

ORDER granting [55-1] motion for leave of absence for Steven M. Tapper for dates of April 26, 2001 through May 8, 2001 for plaintiff Equal Opportunity ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 4/13/01] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 04/13/2001)

RECAP
57 April 23, 2001

CONSOLIDATED PROPOSED PRE-TRIAL ORDER (esf) (Entered: 04/23/2001)

RECAP
58 April 23, 2001

PLAINTIFF'S MEMORANDUM OF AUTHORITIES (esf) (Entered: 04/23/2001)

RECAP
59 April 23, 2001

REQUEST TO CHARGE by Equal Opportunity, Federal Express (esf) (Entered: 04/23/2001)

RECAP
60 April 23, 2001

'STIPULATED FACTS' (esf) (Entered: 04/23/2001)

RECAP
April 25, 2001

Pre-Trial Conference set for 10:30 5/24/01 before Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr (esi) (Entered: 04/25/2001)

PACER
April 25, 2001

Jury selection and trial assignment set for 9:00 5/29/01 before Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr (esi) (Entered: 04/25/2001)

PACER
April 25, 2001

Pre-Trial Conference set for 10:30 5/24/01 before Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr (esi)

April 25, 2001

Jury selection and trial assignment set for 9:00 5/29/01 before Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr (esi)

61 May 21, 2001

ORDER directing that, this case having been settled, is dismissed. Should the parties wish for the Court to retain jurisdiction to enforce settlement, they must file a 'Notice of Filing Under Dismissal Order' within 10 days of service of this Order. This case shall be closed 15 days hence ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 5/21/01] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 05/21/2001)

RECAP
62 May 24, 2001

ORDER/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT directing Dft to pay Pla a total of $70,000.00 in monetary relief; further directing that this Court shall retain jurisdiction over this action for the purposes of clarifying and enforcing this Consent Decree with each party to bear their own respective costs and attorney's fees ( signed by Chief Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr ); [EOD Date 5/24/01] copies served. (esf) (Entered: 05/24/2001)

RECAP
May 24, 2001

Case closed (esf) (Entered: 05/24/2001)

PACER
May 24, 2001

Case closed (esf)

May 8, 2008

Record Transferred to FRC. Accession 021-08-0238, Box 7 of 20, Location # 60113784SAN (cmr)

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PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Georgia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 17, 2000

Closing Date: May 24, 2001

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

Federal Express Corporation

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Georgia 1:00-cv-00050

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:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Monitoring

Neutral/Positive Reference

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 70000

Order Duration: 2001 - 2003

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

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