Case: EEOC v. TYSON FOOD, INC.

1:05-cv-01704 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Filed Date: Aug. 11, 2005

Closed Date: 2006

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Case Summary

On August 11, 2005, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Alabama under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 against Tyson Foods, Inc, one of the world's largest food production companies. On the same day, fourteen current and former African American Tyson employees who worked for the defendant's Ashland, Alabama plant filed their own complaint in the same court, 1:05-cv-01720, and a motion to int…

On August 11, 2005, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Alabama under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 against Tyson Foods, Inc, one of the world's largest food production companies. On the same day, fourteen current and former African American Tyson employees who worked for the defendant's Ashland, Alabama plant filed their own complaint in the same court, 1:05-cv-01720, and a motion to intervene in this lawsuit. The individual plaintiffs sought relief under both Title VII and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. The cases were consolidated on November 1, 2005. Plaintiffs asked the court for injunctive relief and monetary damages, claiming that Tyson had maintained racially segregated facilities and had subjected African American employees to a racially hostile work environment and retaliation and threats. Specifically, plaintiffs claimed that in Tyson's Alabama plant African American employees were locked out of one of the two bathrooms, and that bathroom was marked with a "Whites Only" sign. Managers had knowledge of this practice and did not correct it, and additionally closed the break room frequently used by African American employees for lunch and established a new break room where only certain white employees had keys to the locked refrigerator and cabinets. Plaintiffs further alleged that their white supervisors and fellow employees would harass them and refer to them in racially derogatory terms. Finally, Plaintiffs claimed that during a training session for plant employees, the corporate personnel conducting the session threatened that if an employee filed a racial discrimination lawsuit, the plant would be shut down.

On March 9, 2006, the case was stayed until September 18, 2006 so that the parties could negotiate a settlement through mediation. The court dismissed the case on October 26, 2006, noting that a settlement had been reached by both parties. On November 7, 2006, the case was re-opened and the Consent Decree and Final Judgment entered.

The consent decree, which bound the parties for three years, stipulated that Tyson would not violate Title VII or § 1981 at its Ashland facility by engaging in any discriminatory or retaliatory practices. Tyson was also required to develop a clear policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as an Equal Employment Opportunity training program for its Ashland employees. The individual plaintiffs and the EEOC were awarded a gross sum of $871,000.

Summary Authors

Jennifer Gitter (3/20/2013)

Related Cases

Adams v. Tyson Foods, Inc., Northern District of Alabama (2005)

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Judge(s)

Bowdre, Karon O. (Alabama)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barrett, Mason D (Alabama)

Davies, George N (Alabama)

Dreiband, Eric S (Alabama)

Attorney for Defendant

Ahnert, Janell M (Alabama)

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1:05-cv-01720

Docket

Adams v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

Oct. 26, 2006

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Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

Nov. 7, 2006

Nov. 7, 2006

Docket

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EEOC Press Release

EEOC v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Aug. 11, 2005

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Complaint

EEOC v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Complaint
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Complaint in Intervention

EEOC v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

Aug. 12, 2005

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Dismissal Order

EEOC v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

Oct. 26, 2006

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Order/Opinion

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EEOC Press Release

EEOC v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Consent Decree and Final Judgment

EEOC v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

Nov. 7, 2006

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Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 14, 2025, 12:02 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Tyson Foods, Inc., filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Filing fee WAIVED.(KLL, ) (Entered: 08/12/2005)

Aug. 11, 2005

Aug. 11, 2005

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MOTION to Intervene and to Consolidate by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Willie Sillmon, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Complaint in Intervention# 2 Appendix Proposed Order)(Davies, George) Modified on 8/16/2005 (KLL, ). (Entered: 08/12/2005)

1 Appendix Complaint in Intervention

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Aug. 12, 2005

Aug. 12, 2005

3

First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (DeLeonardo, Prisca) (Entered: 08/19/2005)

Aug. 19, 2005

Aug. 19, 2005

10

CERTIFICATE of Counsel re 7 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay of Proceedings of Original Signatures by Janell M Ahnert on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. (Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

Oct. 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005

11

ANSWER to Complaint by Tyson Foods, Inc..(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

Oct. 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005

4

MOTION for Limited Admission for Esther G. Tamburo by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

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Oct. 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005

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MOTION for Limited Admission for Donald R. Livingston by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

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Oct. 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005

6

MOTION for Limited Admission for Michelle A. Roberts by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

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Oct. 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005

7

MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay of Proceedings by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Laura Brewster# 2 Exhibit A# 3 Exhibit B# 4 Errata C# 5 Exhibit D# 6 Errata E# 7 Exhibit F# 8 Exhibit G# 9 Exhibit H# 10 Exhibit I# 11 Exhibit J# 12 Exhibit K# 13 Exhibit L# 14 Exhibit M# 15 Exhibit N# 16 Affidavit of Esther G. Tamburo# 17 Exhibit A# 18 Exhibit B# 19 Text of Proposed Order to Dismiss# 20 Text of Proposed Order to Stay)(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

1 Affidavit Laura Brewster

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4 Errata C

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11 Exhibit J

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12 Exhibit K

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13 Exhibit L

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14 Exhibit M

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15 Exhibit N

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16 Affidavit of Esther G. Tamburo

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17 Exhibit A

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18 Exhibit B

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19 Text of Proposed Order to Dismiss

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20 Text of Proposed Order to Stay

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Oct. 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005

8

Brief re 7 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay of Proceedings. (Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

Oct. 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005

9

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

Oct. 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005

12

UNIFORM INITIAL ORDER - with appendices attached. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/12/05. (KLL, ) (Entered: 10/12/2005)

Oct. 12, 2005

Oct. 12, 2005

13

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Parties are to Show Cause by 10/27/2005 why the motion to consolidate cases CV-05-BE-1704 and CV-05-BE-1720 should not be granted. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/20/05. (KLL, ) (Entered: 10/20/2005)

Oct. 20, 2005

Oct. 20, 2005

14

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Willie Sillmon, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young. (Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 10/27/2005)

Oct. 27, 2005

Oct. 27, 2005

15

ORDER of CONSOLIDATION: cases 2:05cv1704 and 2:05cv1720 shall proceed collectively as In Re Tyson Foods Litigation; all subsequent filings should be done in the lead case, 2:05cv1704, only. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 11/1/05. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 11/01/2005)

Nov. 1, 2005

Nov. 1, 2005

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: any party objecting to dft's motion to dismiss, or in the alternative, stay of proceedings shall Show Good Cause in writing by 11/8/2005. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 11/1/05. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 11/01/2005)

Nov. 1, 2005

Nov. 1, 2005

17

MOTION to Stay re 7 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay of Proceedings by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 11/02/2005)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Nov. 2, 2005

Nov. 2, 2005

18

Brief re 17 MOTION to Stay re 7 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay of Proceedings. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 11/02/2005)

Nov. 2, 2005

Nov. 2, 2005

19

MOTION to exclude all evidence relating to conciliation by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Barrett, Mason) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

Nov. 8, 2005

Nov. 8, 2005

20

NOT A DOCUMENT; ENTRY INCORRECTLY FILED, SEE ENTRY 23 by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Barrett, Mason) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

Nov. 8, 2005

Nov. 8, 2005

21

RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay of Proceedings filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Guerrier# 2)Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Barrett, Mason) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

1 Affidavit Guerrier

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Nov. 8, 2005

Nov. 8, 2005

22

REPLY to re 16, 14 Adams Plaintiffs' Response to Show Cause Order filed by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

Nov. 8, 2005

Nov. 8, 2005

23

Brief re 19 MOTION to exclude all evidence relating to conciliation filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 11/09/2005)

Nov. 9, 2005

Nov. 9, 2005

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Opposition to re 19 Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude All Evidence Relating to Conciliation filed by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

Nov. 10, 2005

Nov. 10, 2005

25

MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative Stay Proceedings by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A--Defendant's Reply in Support of Defendant?s Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative Stay Proceedings# 2 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

1 Exhibit A--Defendant's Reply in Support of Defendant?s Motion to Dismiss or

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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Nov. 10, 2005

Nov. 10, 2005

26

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 12/06/2005)

Dec. 6, 2005

Dec. 6, 2005

27

MOTION to appear pro hac vice of Adam Stofsky to Appear by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Willie Sillmon, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 12/12/2005)

Dec. 12, 2005

Dec. 12, 2005

28

Evidentiary Material EEOC Charges and associated documents per standing order. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 12/16/2005)

Dec. 16, 2005

Dec. 16, 2005

29

NOTICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 28 Evidentiary Material EEOC Charges etc Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 12/16/2005)

Dec. 16, 2005

Dec. 16, 2005

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SCHEDULING ORDER:Pla deadline to Amend Pleadings/join additional parties 2/15/2006, dft deadline to amend pleadings/join additional parties 3/3/06; Discovery due by 6/16/2006; Dispositive Motions due by 7/17/2006 and must comply w/Appendix II located on court's website; pretrial conference set for 10/27/06 in judge's chambers; joint status report by parties due by 4/17/06. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 12/16/05. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 12/16/2005)

Dec. 16, 2005

Dec. 16, 2005

31

NOTICE by Henry Adams and Filing of Plaintiffs' Initial Disclosures Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Davies, George) (Entered: 12/16/2005)

Dec. 16, 2005

Dec. 16, 2005

32

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandy Reshaun Owens on behalf of Member Filer Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Owens, Brandy) (Entered: 01/12/2006)

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

33

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Esther G. Tamburo by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Livingston, Donald) (Entered: 01/27/2006)

Jan. 27, 2006

Jan. 27, 2006

34

NOTICE by Member Filer Plaintiffs' First Supplemental Disclosures Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Owens, Brandy) (Entered: 02/10/2006)

Feb. 10, 2006

Feb. 10, 2006

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35

MOTION for Protective Order by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 02/13/2006)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 13, 2006

Feb. 13, 2006

36

NOTICE of Appearance by Mitchell David Greggs on behalf of Member Filer Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Greggs, Mitchell) (Entered: 02/23/2006)

Feb. 23, 2006

Feb. 23, 2006

37

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Plas' are to Show Cause by 3/14/2006 why dft's motion for protective order should not be granted. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 2/28/06. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

Feb. 28, 2006

Feb. 28, 2006

38

REPLY to re 25, 7, 8, in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative Stay Proceedings filed by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

Feb. 28, 2006

Feb. 28, 2006

39

NOTICE of Appearance by Terrence W McCarthy on behalf of Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(McCarthy, Terrence) (Entered: 03/06/2006)

March 6, 2006

March 6, 2006

40

MOTION for Leave for Nilufer Loy to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Ivey, Wyndall) (Entered: 03/08/2006)

March 8, 2006

March 8, 2006

41

JOINT MOTION to Stay by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Ivey, Wyndall) (Entered: 03/09/2006)

March 9, 2006

March 9, 2006

42

NOTICE of deferred filing by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 37 Order to Show Cause Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 03/14/2006)

March 14, 2006

March 14, 2006

43

NOTICE of Joinder re 42 Notice of deferred filing by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Greggs, Mitchell) (Entered: 03/15/2006)

March 15, 2006

March 15, 2006

44

STATUS REPORT Joint Report on Status of Mediation by Clay Thomas. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Prater, Harlan) (Entered: 04/10/2006)

April 10, 2006

April 10, 2006

45

Joint MOTION to Stay proceedings an additional 60 days by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Smith, David) (Entered: 05/08/2006)

May 8, 2006

May 8, 2006

46

NOTICE of Appearance by Charles Guerrier on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 05/24/2006)

May 24, 2006

May 24, 2006

47

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: parties are to Show Cause by 6/21/2006 why the stay should not be lifted given the parties' failure to provide the court with a joint status report regarding the status of mediation. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 6/14/06. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 06/14/2006)

June 14, 2006

June 14, 2006

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STATUS REPORT (Joint Report on Status of Mediation and Joint Motion for Leave to File Status Report) by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 06/20/2006)

June 20, 2006

June 20, 2006

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STATUS REPORT (Joint Report on Status of Mediation) by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 07/26/2006)

July 26, 2006

July 26, 2006

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STATUS REPORT Joint Report on Status of Mediation by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Prater, Harlan) (Entered: 08/29/2006)

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Aug. 29, 2006

Aug. 29, 2006

51

ORDER granting the parties' request to extend the stay in this case. Therefore, the court orders this case be STAYED until 9/18/06; NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 8/31/06. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 08/31/2006)

Aug. 31, 2006

Aug. 31, 2006

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ORDER: Proposed Pretrial Order due by 10/20/2006. Pretrial Conference set for 10/27/2006 11:00 AM before Judge Karon O Bowdre. Instructions attached as further set out in this Order. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/05/06. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(SMH2, ) (Entered: 10/05/2006)

Oct. 5, 2006

Oct. 5, 2006

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MOTION for Extension of Time Unopposed Motion to Extend Proposed Pretrial Order Deadline by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(Smith, David) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

Oct. 18, 2006

Oct. 18, 2006

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ORDER DISMISSING CASE: Settlement reached; Case dismissed w/out prejudice as further set out in this order. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/26/06. Associated Cases: 1:05-cv-01704-KOB,1:05-cv-01720-KOB(SMH2, ) (Entered: 10/26/2006)

Oct. 26, 2006

Oct. 26, 2006

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Joint MOTION to Reopen Case and enter Consent Decree and Judgment by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Consent Decree and Final Judgment)(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 11/07/2006)

1 Text of Proposed Order Consent Decree and Final Judgment

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Nov. 7, 2006

Nov. 7, 2006

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Consent Decree and Final Judgment. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 11/07/06. (SMH2, ) (Entered: 11/07/2006)

Nov. 7, 2006

Nov. 7, 2006

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Alabama

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: Aug. 11, 2005

Closing Date: 2006

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and African American employees who worked at Tyson Food's Ashland, Alabama's plant and who complained of racially discriminatory practices.

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Tyson Foods, Inc. (Ashland, AL), Private Entity/Person

Tyson Foods, Inc. (Ashland, AL), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

State law

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

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Alabama 1:05-cv-01704

Northern District of Alabama 1:05-cv-01720

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Expungement of Employment Record

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Monitoring

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 871000

Order Duration: 2006 - 2009

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit