Case: EEOC v. WORTHINGTON, MOORE, & JACOBS

1:04-cv-03127 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Sept. 30, 2004

Closed Date: July 18, 2011

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Case Summary

On September 30, 2004, the EEOC's Baltimore Office filed suit against Worthington, Moore, & Jacobs, a collection agency operating out of Ellicott City, Maryland. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e), alleged that the company president sexually harassed a number of female employees, and that the company retaliated against those who complained. On February 19, 2009, the court (Judge Everett…

On September 30, 2004, the EEOC's Baltimore Office filed suit against Worthington, Moore, & Jacobs, a collection agency operating out of Ellicott City, Maryland. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e), alleged that the company president sexually harassed a number of female employees, and that the company retaliated against those who complained.

On February 19, 2009, the court (Judge Everett Legg), due to the defendant's abandonment of the pretrial process and the withdrawal of its counsel, entered a default against the defendant. On April 29, 2009, the court found that the defendant violated section 703(a) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §2000 by discriminating against employees on the basis of gender by subjecting them to sexual harassment. The court also found that the defendant violated section 704(a) of Title VII by retaliating against employees for their complaints about sexual harassment by subjecting them to retaliatory harassment and by terminating their employment or effectuating a constructive discharge by deliberately creating intolerable working conditions.

On August 5, 2009, the court ordered that the defendant pay 1) claimant 1 back pay of $75,256.00 and compensatory and punitive damages of $50,000.00, 2) claimant 2 back pay of $21,966.00 and compensatory and punitive damages of $50,000, 3) claimant 3 compensatory and punitive damages of $50,000.00, 4) claimant 4 back pay of $17,734.00 and compensatory and punitive damages of $50,000.00, 5) claimant 5 back pay of $75,042.00 and compensatory and punitive damages of $50,000.00, 6) claimant 6 back pay of $114,737.00 and compensatory and punitive damages of $50,000, 7) claimant 7 back pay of $23,591.00 and compensatory and punitive damages of $50,000.00.

Several writs of garnishment were served over the next two years in order to collect the damages awards. There has been no docket activity since 2011, so the case is likely now closed.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (8/3/2012)

People

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Judge(s)

Grimm, Paul William (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Glessner, Stephen A (Maryland)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Baldrate, Kelly Marie (Virginia)

Cacace, Megan (District of Columbia)

Jefferson, Anna L. (Maryland)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:04-cv-03127

Docket (PACER)

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Worthington, Moore & Jacobs, Inc.

July 18, 2011

July 18, 2011

Docket
1

1:04-cv-03127

Complaint

EEOC v. Worthington, Moore & Jacobs, Inc.

Sept. 30, 2004

Sept. 30, 2004

Complaint
8

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Complaint of Intervenor Laura Thomas

EEOC v. Worthington, Moore & Jacobs, Inc.

Feb. 25, 2005

Feb. 25, 2005

Complaint
17

1:04-cv-03127

Memorandum

EEOC v. Worthington, Moore & Jacobs, Inc.

May 18, 2005

May 18, 2005

Order/Opinion

2005 WL 1200533

28

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Intervenor Complaint

EEOC v. Worthington, Moore & Jacobs, Inc.

June 23, 2005

June 23, 2005

Complaint
32-2

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Stipulated Protective Order

EEOC v. Worthington, Moore & Jacobs, Inc.

Aug. 11, 2005

Aug. 11, 2005

Order/Opinion
50

1:04-cv-03127

Memorandum [Discovery Orders]

EEOC v. Worthington, Moore & Jacobs, Inc.

Nov. 22, 2005

Nov. 22, 2005

Order/Opinion
104

1:04-cv-03127

Memorandum [re: Summary Judgment]

EEOC v. Worthington, Moore & Jacobs, Inc.

March 30, 2007

March 30, 2007

Order/Opinion
160

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Judgment and Order

April 29, 2009

April 29, 2009

Order/Opinion
179

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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

Magistrate Report/Recommendation

2009 WL 1911954

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4623065/united-states-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-worthington-moore/

Last updated Feb. 3, 2025, 2:01 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
17

MEMORANDUM. Signed by Judge Benson Everett Legg on 5/18/05. (mcb, Deputy Clerk)

May 18, 2005

May 18, 2005

RECAP
104

MEMORANDUM. Signed by Judge Benson Everett Legg on 3/30/07. (mcb, Deputy Clerk)

March 30, 2007

March 30, 2007

RECAP
179

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re Damages. Objections to R&R due by 7/16/2009. Responses due by 7/20/2009. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm on 7/1/09. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (c/m:WMJ)(hmls, Deputy Clerk)

1 Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit B

View on PACER

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

RECAP
183

MEMORANDUM. Signed by Chief Judge Benson Everett Legg on 7/21/09. (mcb, Deputy Clerk)

July 21, 2009

July 21, 2009

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 30, 2004

Closing Date: July 18, 2011

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of employees who alleged sexual harassment by their employer's president.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Relman, Dane & Colfax

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Worthington, Moore & Jacobs, Inc. (Ellicott City, Maryland), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Amount Defendant Pays: $678,326

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

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

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

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit