Case: EEOC v. FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

1:99-cv-00556 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina

Filed Date: June 30, 1999

Closed Date: Dec. 19, 2000

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Charlotte district office sued Freightliner Corporation, a national transport vehicle manufacturer, on June 30, 1999 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. The EEOC's complaint is unknown because the docket is the only available document for this case. The parties resolved the case by entering into a consent decree, the contents of which are unknown, on December 19, 2000.

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Aaron Weismann (6/7/2007)

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1:99-cv-00556

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Freightliner Corporation

Dec. 19, 2000

Dec. 19, 2000

Docket

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Docket

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Docket for: EEOC v. FREIGHTLINER CORPORA
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 June 30, 1999

COMPLAINT; jury demand (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 06/30/1999)

RECAP
June 30, 1999

**Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Sharp. AO Code 18BA (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 06/30/1999)

PACER
June 30, 1999

Notice of Right to Consent 28 USC 636(c)(2) (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 06/30/1999)

PACER
June 30, 1999

**Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Sharp. AO Code 18BA (K. Mckenzie)

June 30, 1999

Notice of Right to Consent 28 USC 636(c)(2) (K. Mckenzie)

2 Aug. 31, 1999

MOTION by LINDA MOOSE to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/02/1999)

RECAP
3 Aug. 31, 1999

BRIEF by LINDA MOOSE in support of [2-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/02/1999)

RECAP
4 Aug. 31, 1999

CLAIM OF INTERVENOR to Complaint by LINDA MOOSE; jury demand(J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/02/1999)

RECAP
5 Aug. 31, 1999

MOTION by SANDY ARROWOOD to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

RECAP
6 Aug. 31, 1999

BRIEF by SANDY ARROWOOD in support of [5-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

RECAP
7 Aug. 31, 1999

CLAIM OF INTERVENOR to Complaint by SANDY ARROWOOD; jury demand (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

RECAP
8 Aug. 31, 1999

MOTION by APRIL SHULTZE to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

RECAP
9 Aug. 31, 1999

BRIEF by APRIL SHULTZE in support of [8-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

RECAP
10 Aug. 31, 1999

CLAIM OF INTERVENOR to Complaint by APRIL SHULTZE (Attorney TODD W. CLINE),; jury demand (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

RECAP
11 Aug. 31, 1999

MOTION by SHERRY PARKS to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

RECAP
12 Aug. 31, 1999

BRIEF by SHERRY PARKS in support of [11-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

RECAP
13 Aug. 31, 1999

CLAIM OF INTERVENOR to Complaint by SHERRY PARKS (Attorney TODD W. CLINE),; jury demand (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

RECAP
14 Sept. 1, 1999

ANSWER to Complaint by FREIGHTLINER CORPORA (Attorney WILLIAM L. RIKARD JR., STACY K. WEINBERG) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

RECAP
15 Oct. 1, 1999

RESPONSE by FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [11-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) by SHERRY PARKS, [8-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) by APRIL SHULTZE, [5-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) by SANDY ARROWOOD, [2-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) by LINDA MOOSE (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/04/1999)

RECAP
Oct. 21, 1999

Motion submission: [2-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted, [5-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted, [8-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted, [11-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted to Judge Osteen (R. Winchester) (Entered: 10/21/1999)

PACER
Oct. 21, 1999

Motion submission: [2-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted, [5-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted, [8-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted, [11-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted to Judge Osteen (R. Winchester)

16 Oct. 25, 1999

ORDER granting [2-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN [EOD Date 10/26/99] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

RECAP
17 Oct. 25, 1999

ORDER granting [5-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN [EOD Date 10/26/99] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

RECAP
18 Oct. 25, 1999

ORDER granting [8-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN [EOD Date 10/26/99] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

RECAP
19 Oct. 25, 1999

ORDER granting [11-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN [EOD Date 10/26/99] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

RECAP
20 Nov. 1, 1999

ANSWER by defendant FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [4-1] Claim by LINDA MOOSE (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/24/1999 (Entered: 11/03/1999)

RECAP
21 Nov. 1, 1999

ANSWER by defendant FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [10-1] Claim by APRIL SHULTZE (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/24/1999 (Entered: 11/03/1999)

RECAP
22 Nov. 1, 1999

ANSWER by defendant FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [13-1] Claim by SHERRY PARKS (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/24/1999 (Entered: 11/03/1999)

RECAP
23 Nov. 1, 1999

ANSWER by defendant FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [7-1] Claim by SANDY ARROWOOD (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/24/1999 (Entered: 11/03/1999)

RECAP
Nov. 1, 1999

CASE AT ISSUE (G. Powell) (Entered: 11/26/1999)

PACER
Nov. 1, 1999

CASE AT ISSUE (G. Powell)

24 Nov. 22, 1999

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for EEOC by RODERICK VENTURA (J. Wilson) (Entered: 11/23/1999)

RECAP
25 Nov. 29, 1999

NOTICE of Hearing: setting Initial Pretrial Conference for 9:30 a.m. on 1/31/2000 in COURTROOM #1A (GSO) ( before MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP). Ccs. to counsel. (C. Gammon) Modified on 12/01/1999 (Entered: 11/29/1999)

RECAP
Jan. 26, 2000

CASE REFERRED to Mag/Jud Sharp (C. Gammon) (Entered: 01/26/2000)

PACER
Jan. 26, 2000

CASE REFERRED to Mag/Jud Sharp (C. Gammon)

26 Jan. 31, 2000

Joint Rule 26(f) Report and Order setting Discovery cutoff 10/1/2000; JURY; Notice of Intent to file Dsp.Motions due by 10/11/2000. Case Management Track - Exceptional. Mediation will be conducted late in discovery period. Parties agree Jonathan R. Harkavy as mediator. Pltf and/or intervenors can request leave until 2/15/2000 to join additional parties or amend pleadings. Deft can request leave until 3/15/2000 to join additional parties or amend pleadings ( signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP ) ETT 2wk. [EOD Date 2/1/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 02/01/2000)

RECAP
Jan. 31, 2000

Exceptional Case (J. Wilson) (Entered: 02/01/2000)

PACER
Jan. 31, 2000

CASE SELECTED FOR MEDIATION (fe) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

PACER
Jan. 31, 2000

Mediation Hearing set for no later than 10/1/2000. (fe) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

PACER
Jan. 31, 2000

Exceptional Case (J. Wilson)

Jan. 31, 2000

CASE SELECTED FOR MEDIATION (fe)

Jan. 31, 2000

Mediation Hearing set for no later than 10/1/2000. (fe)

27 Feb. 7, 2000

ORDER Appointing Mediator Jonathan R. Harkavy (signed by Clerk). [EOD Date 2/7/00] (fe) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

RECAP
28 Feb. 7, 2000

NOTICE of Hearing: Set Jury Trial for 9:30 4/2/2001 in UNASSIGNED COURTROOM, Set Trial Briefs, etc., deadline to 3/13/2001 (R. Winchester) (Entered: 02/08/2000)

RECAP
29 May 22, 2000

JOINT MOTION by EEOC, FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. for Protective Order re: confidential documents (J. Wilson) (Entered: 05/22/2000)

RECAP
30 June 5, 2000

CONSENT PROTECTIVE ORDER re: Confidentiality of documents ( signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP ) [EOD Date 6/6/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 06/06/2000)

RECAP
31 June 16, 2000

MOTION by APRIL SHULTZE for Todd W. Cline to Withdraw as counsel (J. Wilson) (Entered: 06/16/2000)

RECAP
32 June 23, 2000

ORDER granting [31-1] motion for Todd W. Cline to Withdraw as counsel (Terminated attorney TODD W. CLINE for APRIL SHULTZE.) signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP [EOD Date 6/23/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 06/23/2000)

RECAP
33 June 27, 2000

RESPONSE by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. to [31-1] motion for Todd W. Cline to Withdraw as counsel by APRIL SHULTZE (J. Wilson) (Entered: 06/27/2000)

RECAP
34 July 27, 2000

MOTION by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken, and Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference . Counsel for Intervenors has consented to have this matter heard in an expedited manner pursuant to LR 26.1(d). (C. Gammon) (Entered: 07/27/2000)

RECAP
35 July 27, 2000

AFFIDAVIT of James L. Hebe by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. Re: [34-1] Motion for Protective Order; [34-2] Motion Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference. (C. Gammon) (Entered: 07/27/2000)

RECAP
July 28, 2000

Motion(s) referred: [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken and, [34-2] motion Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference referred to P. T. SHARP (R. Winchester) (Entered: 07/28/2000)

PACER
July 28, 2000

Motion(s) referred: [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken and, [34-2] motion Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference referred to P. T. SHARP (R. Winchester)

36 Aug. 1, 2000

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 9:30 8/8/00 in COURTROOM #1A (GSO) for [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken ( before MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP). Ccs. to counsel. (C. Gammon) Modified on 08/08/2000 (Entered: 08/01/2000)

RECAP
Aug. 8, 2000

Motion hearing held re: [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR., [34-2] motion Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. before P. Trevor Sharp, USMJ, in GSO; Proceedings were recorded. motion to quash denied; Court will allow 90 minute deposition. Court will enter written order. (D. Mccarty) (Entered: 08/08/2000)

PACER
Aug. 8, 2000

Motion hearing held re: [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR., [34-2] motion Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. before P. Trevor Sharp, USMJ, in GSO; Proceedings were recorded. motion to quash denied; Court will allow 90 minute deposition. Court will enter written order. (D. Mccarty)

37 Aug. 11, 2000

ORDER denying [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken. The Court further limited the deposition of Freightliner's President and Chief Executive Officer to 90 minutes in duration as set out signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP [EOD Date 8/11/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 08/11/2000)

RECAP
38 Aug. 17, 2000

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for EEOC by KERITH COHEN (L. Simmonds) (Entered: 08/17/2000)

RECAP
39 Aug. 17, 2000

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for EEOC by DAVID R. TREETER (L. Simmonds) (Entered: 08/17/2000)

RECAP
40 Aug. 24, 2000

MOTION by EEOC for Roderick Ventura to Withdraw as Attorney (J. Wilson) (Entered: 08/24/2000)

RECAP
41 Aug. 25, 2000

ORDER granting [40-1] motion for Roderick Ventura to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated attorney RODERICK VENTURA for EEOC) signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP. [EOD Date 8/25/00] (C. Hayes) (Entered: 08/25/2000)

RECAP
42 Sept. 1, 2000

MOTION by EEOC to Extend Time until 11/30/2000 to complete all discovery with consent (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/01/2000)

RECAP
Sept. 6, 2000

Motion(s) referred: [42-1] motion to Extend Time until 11/30/2000 to complete all discovery referred to MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP (R. Winchester) (Entered: 09/06/2000)

PACER
Sept. 6, 2000

Motion(s) referred: [42-1] motion to Extend Time until 11/30/2000 to complete all discovery referred to MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP (R. Winchester)

43 Sept. 11, 2000

ORDER granting [42-1] motion to Extend Time until 11/30/2000 to complete all discovery. Any dispositive motions are due 11/30/2000 reset Discovery deadline to 11/30/2000 signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP [EOD Date 9/11/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/11/2000)

RECAP
Sept. 11, 2000

Mediation Hearing set for no later than 11/30/2000. (fe) (Entered: 09/18/2000)

PACER
Sept. 11, 2000

Mediation Hearing set for no later than 11/30/2000. (fe)

Sept. 20, 2000

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT by Mediator. Stipulation of Dismissal due 10/20/2000. (fe) (Entered: 09/20/2000)

PACER
Sept. 20, 2000

CASE SETTLED AT MEDIATION (fe) (Entered: 09/20/2000)

PACER
Sept. 20, 2000

Mediation Hearing held 9/14/2000. (fe)

Sept. 20, 2000

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT by Mediator. Stipulation of Dismissal due 10/20/2000. (fe)

Sept. 20, 2000

CASE SETTLED AT MEDIATION (fe)

44 Nov. 8, 2000

MOTION by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. to enforce settlement agreement . An expedited hearing requested. (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/21/2000 (Entered: 11/08/2000)

RECAP
45 Nov. 13, 2000

MOTION by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. for Attorney Fees and Costs against intervenor Linda Moose (J. Wilson) (Entered: 11/14/2000)

RECAP
Nov. 21, 2000

Motion submission: [45-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs against intervenor Linda Moose submitted, [44-1] motion to enforce settlement agreement submitted to Judge Osteen (R. Winchester) (Entered: 11/21/2000)

PACER
Nov. 21, 2000

Telephonic Notice to Attys. David Treeter, Todd Cline, and Keith Weddington re: Motion Hearing set for 2:00 11/22/2000 in COURTROOM #1 (GSO) for [44-1] motion to enforce settlement agreement before JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN (R. Winchester) (Entered: 11/21/2000)

PACER
Nov. 21, 2000

Motion submission: [45-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs against intervenor Linda Moose submitted, [44-1] motion to enforce settlement agreement submitted to Judge Osteen (R. Winchester)

Nov. 21, 2000

Telephonic Notice to Attys. David Treeter, Todd Cline, and Keith Weddington re: Motion Hearing set for 2:00 11/22/2000 in COURTROOM #1 (GSO) for [44-1] motion to enforce settlement agreement before JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN (R. Winchester)

Nov. 22, 2000

Motion hearing held before the HONORABLE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN in Gso. Ct. Rptr. Mary Jo Beck. (COURT PROCEEDINGS SEALED) re: [44-1] motion to enforce settlement agreement by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR., [45-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs against intervenor Linda Moose by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR.(R. Winchester) Modified on 11/24/2000 (Entered: 11/22/2000)

PACER
Nov. 22, 2000

Motion hearing held before the HONORABLE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN in Gso. Ct. Rptr. Mary Jo Beck. (COURT PROCEEDINGS SEALED) re: [44-1] motion to enforce settlement agreement by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR., [45-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs against intervenor Linda Moose by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR.(R. Winchester) Modified on 11/24/2000

Nov. 30, 2000

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. and, LINDA MOOSE Stipulation of Dismissal due 12/30/00. (Dismissal Papers are being circulated among the parties) (R. Winchester) (Entered: 11/30/2000)

PACER
Nov. 30, 2000

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. and, LINDA MOOSE Stipulation of Dismissal due 12/30/00. (Dismissal Papers are being circulated among the parties) (R. Winchester)

46 Dec. 19, 2000

CONSENT DECREE resolving all matters in controversy between the parties as set out; all parties shall bear their own costs and fees, except as set out in separate agreements between the Plaintiff-Intervenors and the Defendant; the term of this Decree shall be for three (3) years from its entry by the Court; this Court shall retain jurisdiction of this cause for purposes of monitoring compliance with this Decree and entry of such further orders as may be necessary or appropriate (signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN) [EOD Date 12/20/00]. Copies distributed. (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 12/20/2000)

RECAP
Dec. 19, 2000

CASE CLOSED. Closing Code 8c (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 12/20/2000)

PACER
Dec. 19, 2000

CASE CLOSED. Closing Code 8c (K. Mckenzie)

Case Details

State / Territory:

North Carolina

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 30, 1999

Closing Date: Dec. 19, 2000

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: Unknown

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Freightliner Corporation

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Middle District of North Carolina 1:99-cv-00556

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

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