Case: EEOC v. TIMCO INC

1:99-cv-00627 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Filed Date: Sept. 22, 1999

Closed Date: July 17, 2000

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Case Summary

In September 1999, the Houston District Office of the EEOC filed this suit against Timco, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. We do not have a copy of the complaint. However, according to the consent decree, the complaint alleged that the defendant sexually harassed and retaliated against two female employees in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The parties had some discovery disputes before reaching a settlement in July 2000 through a consent decree.

Under the terms of the two-year decree, the defendant agreed to post and distribute a notice of employee rights under Title VII, maintain records of all complaints of sexual harassment or retaliation, provide Title VII training for all employees, and report to the EEOC every six months regarding its compliance with Title VII.

Summary Authors

Michele Marxkors (6/7/2007)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11004506/parties/eeoc-v-timco-inc/


Judge(s)

Heartfield, Thad (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Griffiths, Bruce V (Texas)

Sacher, James P (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Morgan, John Stephen (Texas)

Pratt, Elizabeth Brandes (Texas)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:99-cv-00627

Docket

EEOC v. Timco Inc, et al

Nov. 15, 2001

Nov. 15, 2001

Docket
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Memorandum Opinion and Order [Regarding Motion to Compel Psychiatric and Medical Records]

EEOC v. Timco Inc, et al

April 25, 2000

April 25, 2000

Order/Opinion
22

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Memorandum Opinion and Order [Regarding Motion to Compel Mental Examination]

EEOC v. Timco Inc, et al

April 25, 2000

April 25, 2000

Order/Opinion
27

1:99-cv-00627

Consent Decree and Final Judgment

EEOC v. Timco Inc, et al

July 17, 2000

July 17, 2000

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11004506/eeoc-v-timco-inc/

Last updated Sept. 28, 2026, 5:33 p.m.

Docket for: EEOC v. Timco Inc
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Sept. 22, 1999

Original Complaint filed. Cause: 28:1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination (mrp) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

RECAP
Sept. 22, 1999

Summons(es) issued for Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc & handed to pla's atty for service. (mrp) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

PACER
Sept. 22, 1999

Summons(es) issued for Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc & handed to pla's atty for service. (mrp)

2 Sept. 23, 1999

In compliance with section b of Local Rule CV-26 and after a review of the pleadings, this action has been assigned to track 3 for case management purposes. (mrp) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

RECAP
Sept. 23, 1999

Magistrate consent forms mailed to attys for EEOC, Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc. (mrp) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

PACER
Sept. 23, 1999

Magistrate consent forms mailed to attys for EEOC, Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc. (mrp)

3 Oct. 25, 1999

Answer to original complaint by Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc (mailed track assignment and consent forms to atty Morgan) (tkd) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

RECAP
Dec. 21, 1999

MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE set at 9:00 1/7/00 before Judge Thad Heartfield. cc: TH, attys (jmv) (Entered: 12/21/1999)

PACER
Dec. 21, 1999

MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE set at 9:00 1/7/00 before Judge Thad Heartfield. cc: TH, attys (jmv)

4 Jan. 4, 2000

Notice of initial disclosure by EEOC (bjc) (Entered: 01/05/2000)

RECAP
5 Jan. 6, 2000

Notice of initial disclosure by Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc (bjc) (Entered: 01/06/2000)

RECAP
6 Jan. 7, 2000

Minutes Re: [0-0] Management conference by Judge Thad Heartfield on 1/7/00 (Ct rep/ECRO: None) (jmv) (Entered: 01/07/2000)

RECAP
7 Jan. 7, 2000

Docket Control Order setting final pretrial conference and jury trial scheduling at 7/24/00. The designated atty, John Morgan, shall provide the ct w/ the name and address of an agreed mediator by 3/1/00 (signed by Judge Thad Heartfield) cc: attys 1/10/00 (bjc) (Entered: 01/10/2000)

RECAP
Jan. 7, 2000

MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held before Judge Thad Heartfield. Court modified track assignment to Track 4. Depositions have not been held. Initial disclosure complete. Mr. Morgan is to notify ct by 3/1/00 w/name of an agreed mediator or ct will appoint. Mediation to be held by 3/31/00. Jury trial set 7/24/00, approx. 4 days. (jmv) (Entered: 01/07/2000)

PACER
Jan. 7, 2000

Demand for jury trial by EEOC (jmv) (Entered: 01/07/2000)

PACER
Jan. 7, 2000

Minute entry:, to reassign this action to track 4 for case management purposes. (jmv) (Entered: 01/07/2000)

PACER
Jan. 7, 2000

MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held before Judge Thad Heartfield. Court modified track assignment to Track 4. Depositions have not been held. Initial disclosure complete. Mr. Morgan is to notify ct by 3/1/00 w/name of an agreed mediator or ct will appoint. Mediation to be held by 3/31/00. Jury trial set 7/24/00, approx. 4 days. (jmv)

Jan. 7, 2000

Demand for jury trial by EEOC (jmv)

Jan. 7, 2000

Minute entry:, to reassign this action to track 4 for case management purposes. (jmv)

8 Jan. 18, 2000

Notice of change of address for John S Morgan atty for Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc (bjc) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

RECAP
9 April 4, 2000

MOTION by Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc to extend deadlines for designation of experts bse) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

RECAP
10 April 4, 2000

MOTION by Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc to compel mental examination of April Ranolls bse) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

RECAP
11 April 4, 2000

MOTION by Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc to compelpsychiatric and medical records pertaining to April Ranolls bse) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

RECAP
12 April 6, 2000

MOTION by Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc for leave to file 1st amended original ans (bjc) (Entered: 04/10/2000)

RECAP
13 April 7, 2000

MOTION by Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc for expedited hrg (bjc) (Entered: 04/10/2000)

RECAP
14 April 19, 2000

Response by EEOC to dfts' [11-1] mo to compel psychiatric and medical records pertaining to April Ranolls (bjc) (Entered: 04/20/2000)

RECAP
15 April 19, 2000

Response by EEOC to dfts' [10-1] mo to compel mental examination of April Ranolls (bjc) (Entered: 04/20/2000)

RECAP
16 April 19, 2000

Response by EEOC to dfts' [9-1] mo to extend deadlines for designation of experts (bjc) (Entered: 04/20/2000)

RECAP
17 April 20, 2000

Reply by Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc to pla's opposition to [11-1] mo to compel psychiatric and medical records pertaining to April Ranolls, and [10-1] mo to compel mental examination of April Ranolls (bjc) (Entered: 04/21/2000)

RECAP
18 April 25, 2000

ORDER granting [12-1] motion for leave to file 1st amended original ans (signed by Judge Thad Heartfield) cc: attys 4/25/00 (bjc) (Entered: 04/25/2000)

RECAP
19 April 25, 2000

ORDER denying [13-1] motion for expedited hrg (signed by Judge Thad Heartfield) cc: attys 4/25/00 (bjc) (Entered: 04/25/2000)

RECAP
20 April 25, 2000

ORDER granting in part [9-1] mo to extend deadlines for designation of experts. Ordered that both parties shall have up to and including 5/31/00 to disclose expert testimony pursuant to Local Rule CV-26(c). Thereafter, each party shall have 30 days to object to the opposing party's expert designations (signed by Judge Thad Heartfield) cc: attys 4/25/00 (bjc) (Entered: 04/25/2000)

RECAP
21 April 25, 2000

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying [11-1] mo to compel psychiatric and medical records pertaining to April Ranolls. Ordered that the discovery deadline shall be amended so as to allow cnsl for the defense the opportunity to take the deposition of Ms Ranolls' treating mental healthcare provider by 5/15/00. Ordered that the Track 3 case management assignment will be modified so as to allow for the deposition of Ms Ranolls' current treating mental healthcare provider (signed by Judge Thad Heartfield) cc: attys 4/25/00 (bjc) Modified on 04/25/2000 (Entered: 04/25/2000)

RECAP
22 April 25, 2000

MORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying [10-1] mo to compel mental examination of April Ranolls (signed by Judge Thad Heartfield) cc: attys 4/25/00 (bjc) (Entered: 04/25/2000)

RECAP
23 April 26, 2000

ORDER on closing documents; setting settlement/closing papers due on 6/16/00 (signed by Judge Thad Heartfield 4/25/00) cc: attys 4/27/00 (bjc) (Entered: 04/27/2000)

RECAP
24 April 27, 2000

Marshal's return of service unexecuted. (unable to locate the individual) (bjc) (Entered: 04/28/2000)

RECAP
25 May 4, 2000

Mediation Report filed by Kip Glasscock. Mediation result: settled (bjc) (Entered: 05/04/2000)

RECAP
26 June 29, 2000

Joint MOTION by EEOC, Timco Inc, Timco Electrical Inc to enter consent decree (bjc) (Entered: 06/30/2000)

RECAP
27 July 17, 2000

Consent Decree and Final Judgment that any and all of the claims and causes of actions asserted by the Equal and Employment Opportunity Commission against Timco Inc and Timco Electrical Inc are hereby DISMISSED w/ prejudice. Each party shall bear its own costs and attys fee (signed by Judge Thad Heartfield) cc: attys 7/18/00 (bjc) (Entered: 07/18/2000)

RECAP
Nov. 15, 2001

Shipped to FRC on 09/25/01 Accession number: 021-01-0436, Location I0601655 Box 83 of 88 (bca) (Entered: 11/15/2001)

PACER
Nov. 15, 2001

Shipped to FRC on 09/25/01 Accession number: 021-01-0436, Location I0601655 Box 83 of 88 (bca)

Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 22, 1999

Closing Date: July 17, 2000

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

Timco, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Texas 1:99-cv-00627

Available Documents:

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Monitoring

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Order Duration: 2000 - 2003

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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