Case: EEOC v. Sara Lee Corporation

4:06-cv-04176 | U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota

Filed Date: Sept. 26, 2006

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

The Chicago and Minneapolis offices of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought this suit against Sara Lee Corporation, in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota on September 26, 2006. The case was assigned to Judge Lawrence Piersol. The complaint, brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, alleged that the Corporation had engaged in racial discrimination against employees. More specifically, the complaint alleged that the defendant discriminat…

The Chicago and Minneapolis offices of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought this suit against Sara Lee Corporation, in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota on September 26, 2006. The case was assigned to Judge Lawrence Piersol. The complaint, brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, alleged that the Corporation had engaged in racial discrimination against employees. More specifically, the complaint alleged that the defendant discriminated against three black former Sara Lee employees by failing to promote them because of their race. The EEOC sought injunctive and monetary relief for the claimants.

The claimants subsequently filed complaints as intervenor plaintiffs on December 12, 2006. In addition to the claims included in the EEOC complaint, the intervenor complaint alleged that the defendant retaliated against the claimants for complaining about the discrimination, the defendant created a hostile work environment, and the defendant constructively discharged the claimants. The intervenor complaint also made claims under South Dakota law. Neither the EEOC nor Sara Lee objected to the intervention, and the court granted intervention on February 6, 2007.

On June 29, 2007, the EEOC filed an amended complaint, removing all reference to one of the intervenor plaintiffs because it decided that using public resources to recover this plaintiff’s victim-specific relief would be inappropriate.

On November 25, 2008, the parties reached a settlement agreement and filed a proposed consent decree. Six days later, the court approved the consent decree. The consent decree required Sara Lee to provide African-American employees with the same training and conditions of employment as all its other employees and enjoined Sara Lee from retaliating against employees for asserting their Title VII rights. Sara Lee also had to reform its internal complaint procedures and hiring/promotion procedures, as well as provide anti-discrimination training sessions to its managers and supervisors. To ensure compliance, Sara Lee had to report back to the EEOC annually with a certification of compliance, as well as notify the EEOC of any complaints of race discrimination or retaliation. Additionally, Sara Lee agreed to pay $245,000 in damages, to be distributed among the three claimants. The duration of the consent decree was two years, during which the court retained jurisdiction to enforce its terms.

On December 8, 2008, the court dismissed this case with prejudice. The order of dismissal is the final entry in the docket; there is nothing to suggest noncompliance with the consent decree. So, the case presumably closed in December 2010 with the expiration of the consent decree.

Summary Authors

Justin Kanter (6/2/2008)

Rebecca Strauss (7/2/2018)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Hendrickson, John C. (Illinois)

Kamp, Jean P. (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Connolly, Katie M (Minnesota)

Leonard, Michael I. (Illinois)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Hoy, Scott G. (South Dakota)

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Document

4:06-cv-04176

Docket [PACER]

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Sara Lee Corporation

Dec. 8, 2008

Dec. 8, 2008

Docket
1

4:06-cv-04176

Complaint

EEOC v. Sara Lee Corporation d/b/a Sara Lee Bakery Group

Sept. 26, 2006

Sept. 26, 2006

Complaint
16

4:06-cv-04176

Intervenor's Complaint

EEOC v. Sara Lee Corporation d/b/a Sara Lee Bakery Group

Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 12, 2006

Complaint
46

4:06-cv-04176

EEOC's Amended Complaint

June 29, 2007

June 29, 2007

Complaint
51

4:06-cv-04176

Protective Order for Confidentiality

July 20, 2007

July 20, 2007

Order/Opinion
140

4:06-cv-04176

Consent Decree

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Sara Lee Corporation

Dec. 1, 2008

Dec. 1, 2008

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4757306/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-sara-lee-corporation/

Last updated Jan. 3, 2026, 5:09 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(SKM) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

Sept. 26, 2006

Sept. 26, 2006

RECAP
2

CIVIL COVER SHEET (SKM) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

Sept. 26, 2006

Sept. 26, 2006

3

NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa Hansen Marso on behalf of Sara Lee Corporation (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/13/2006)

Oct. 13, 2006

Oct. 13, 2006

4

NOTICE by Sara Lee Corporation Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/13/2006)

Oct. 13, 2006

Oct. 13, 2006

5

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sara Lee Corporation re 3 Notice of Appearance, 4 Notice (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/13/2006)

Oct. 13, 2006

Oct. 13, 2006

6

CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Defendant Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/25/2006)

Oct. 25, 2006

Oct. 25, 2006

7

MOTION for attorney Katie M. Connolly to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/02/2006)

Nov. 2, 2006

Nov. 2, 2006

8

MOTION for attorney Donald M. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/02/2006)

Nov. 2, 2006

Nov. 2, 2006

9

MOTION for attorney Kevin M. Lindsey to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/02/2006)

Nov. 2, 2006

Nov. 2, 2006

10

ORDER granting 9 Motion for Attorney Kevin M. Lindsey to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 11/6/06. (SKM) (Entered: 11/06/2006)

Nov. 6, 2006

Nov. 6, 2006

11

ORDER granting 8 Motion for Attorney Donald M. Lewis to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 11/6/06. (SKM) (Entered: 11/06/2006)

Nov. 6, 2006

Nov. 6, 2006

12

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Attorney Katie M. Connolly to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 11/6/06. (SKM) (Entered: 11/06/2006)

Nov. 6, 2006

Nov. 6, 2006

14

PRO HAC VICE fee paid by Donald M. Lewis, Kevin M. Lindsey, Katie M. Connolly (SLL, ) (Entered: 11/15/2006)

Nov. 15, 2006

Nov. 15, 2006

15

ANSWER to Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation.(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/20/2006)

Nov. 20, 2006

Nov. 20, 2006

16

INTERVENOR COMPLAINT, filed by George Clark, Jr, Rickey Johnson, James Meier.(SLL) (Entered: 12/12/2006)

Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 12, 2006

17

NOTICE of Appearance by Scott G. Hoy on behalf of George Clark, Jr, Rickey Johnson, James Meier (SLL) (Entered: 12/12/2006)

Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 12, 2006

18

ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation.(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 01/04/2007)

Jan. 4, 2007

Jan. 4, 2007

19

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 1/4/07; the briefs of plaintiff EEOC and defendant Sara Lee in response to the motion to intervene shall be due 1/18/07; reply brief of George Clark, Rickey Johnson and James Meier due 1/29/07.(SKM)

Jan. 5, 2007

Jan. 5, 2007

RECAP
21

CONSENT to Intervention by Defendant Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 01/18/2007)

Jan. 18, 2007

Jan. 18, 2007

22

BRIEF by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 16 Intervenor Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 01/18/2007)

Jan. 18, 2007

Jan. 18, 2007

23

ORDER granting Intervention signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 2/6/07; George Clark, Jr., Rickey Johnson and James Meier shall be allowed to intervene as plaintiffs in this case and the intervenor complaint and answer to intervenor complaint are properly filed.(SKM)

Feb. 6, 2007

Feb. 6, 2007

RECAP
25

FORM 35 REPORT of Parties Planning Meeting. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 02/23/2007)

Feb. 23, 2007

Feb. 23, 2007

26

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sara Lee Corporation (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/04/2007)

May 4, 2007

May 4, 2007

27

SUBPOENA for Darsha Tuenge/Famous Dave's Barbeque returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/16/2007)

May 16, 2007

May 16, 2007

28

SUBPOENA for United Parcel Service, Inc. returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/16/2007)

May 16, 2007

May 16, 2007

29

RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 12/17/2007; Motions due by 3/17/2008; Motion Hearing set for 5/19/2008 09:00 AM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol; Pretrial Conference set for 5/19/2008 09:00 AM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol; Jury Trial set for 6/17/2008 09:30 AM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 5/18/07. (SKM) (Entered: 05/18/2007)

May 18, 2007

May 18, 2007

31

SUBPOENA for Westward Ho Country Club returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/30/2007)

May 30, 2007

May 30, 2007

32

SUBPOENA for Central Baptist Church returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/30/2007)

May 30, 2007

May 30, 2007

33

MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Complaint)(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/01/2007)

June 1, 2007

June 1, 2007

34

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/01/2007)

June 1, 2007

June 1, 2007

35

SUBPOENA for John Morrell returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/01/2007)

June 1, 2007

June 1, 2007

36

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael William Strain on behalf of Rickey Johnson (Strain, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2007)

June 4, 2007

June 4, 2007

37

CONSENT to Motion to Amend (Doc 33) by Defendant Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/04/2007)

June 4, 2007

June 4, 2007

38

RESPONSE to 29 Scheduling Order, Compliance with 12 of Court's May 18, 2007 Rule 16 Scheduling Order filed by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/06/2007)

June 6, 2007

June 6, 2007

39

RESPONSE to 33 Motion to Amend/Correct Objection on behalf of Plaintiff/Intervenor Rickey Johnson to Proposed Amended Complaint filed by Rickey Johnson. (Strain, Michael) (Entered: 06/06/2007)

June 6, 2007

June 6, 2007

40

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint Brief in Support of Objection on Behalf of Plaintiff/Intervenor Rickey Johnson, to Proposed Amended Complaint filed by Rickey Johnson. (Strain, Michael) (Entered: 06/06/2007)

June 6, 2007

June 6, 2007

41

MEMORANDUM in Support re 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint and Opposing Johnson's Objections filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/12/2007)

June 12, 2007

June 12, 2007

42

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 41 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Amend Complaint and Opposing Johnson's Objections (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/12/2007)

June 12, 2007

June 12, 2007

43

NOTICE by Rickey Johnson Notice to Withdraw as Counsel by Scott G Hoy for Rickey Johnson (Hoy, Scott) (Entered: 06/12/2007)

June 12, 2007

June 12, 2007

44

ORDER granting 33 Motion to Amend complaint; EEOC shall file the amended complaint with the Clerk without highlighting or redlining within 5 business days. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 6/26/07. (SKM) (Entered: 06/27/2007)

June 27, 2007

June 27, 2007

46

AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/29/2007)

June 29, 2007

June 29, 2007

47

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 46 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/29/2007)

June 29, 2007

June 29, 2007

48

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Sara Lee Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Protective Order for Confidentiality)(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 07/16/2007)

July 16, 2007

July 16, 2007

49

NOTICE to Take Deposition of George Clark (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 07/16/2007)

July 16, 2007

July 16, 2007

50

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sara Lee Corporation (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 07/16/2007)

July 16, 2007

July 16, 2007

51

PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 7/20/07. (JMM) (Entered: 07/20/2007)

July 20, 2007

July 20, 2007

52

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 29 Scheduling Order, by Plaintiff and Plaintiff-Intervenors by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 07/31/2007)

July 31, 2007

July 31, 2007

53

DECLARATION of Laurie A. Vasichek. (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 07/31/2007)

July 31, 2007

July 31, 2007

54

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 07/31/2007)

July 31, 2007

July 31, 2007

55

RESPONSE to 52 Motion to Amend/Correct filed by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 07/31/2007)

July 31, 2007

July 31, 2007

56

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 3/18/2008,Motions due by 6/17/2008.,Motion Hearing set for 9/8/2008 09:00 AM in SF Courtroom 1 before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol,Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/8/2008 09:00 AM in SF Courtroom 1 before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol.,Jury Trial set for 10/14/2008 09:30 AM in SF Courtroom 1 before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 8/3/07. (JMM) (Entered: 08/03/2007)

Aug. 3, 2007

Aug. 3, 2007

57

(Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Paula Peterson (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/06/2007)

Aug. 6, 2007

Aug. 6, 2007

58

(Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jan Bundy (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/06/2007)

Aug. 6, 2007

Aug. 6, 2007

59

(Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Kevin Neuheisel (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/06/2007)

Aug. 6, 2007

Aug. 6, 2007

60

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 59 Notice to Take Deposition, 58 Notice to Take Deposition, 57 Notice to Take Deposition (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/06/2007)

Aug. 6, 2007

Aug. 6, 2007

61

Amended (Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Paula Peterson (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/07/2007)

Aug. 7, 2007

Aug. 7, 2007

62

Amended (Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jan Bundy (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/07/2007)

Aug. 7, 2007

Aug. 7, 2007

63

Amended (Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Kevin Neuheisel (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/07/2007)

Aug. 7, 2007

Aug. 7, 2007

64

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 63 Notice to Take Deposition, 61 Notice to Take Deposition, 62 Notice to Take Deposition (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/07/2007)

Aug. 7, 2007

Aug. 7, 2007

65

STIPULATION and Order Regarding Release of Police Records by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 08/15/2007)

Aug. 15, 2007

Aug. 15, 2007

66

ORDER re 65 Stipulation regarding release of police records filed by Sara Lee Corporation directing no basis is established for the Court to issue order directing release of police records. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 8/20/07. (SLL) (Entered: 08/20/2007)

Aug. 20, 2007

Aug. 20, 2007

67

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Lori Determan by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

Sept. 10, 2007

Sept. 10, 2007

68

NOTICE to Take Deposition of David A. Lein by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

Sept. 10, 2007

Sept. 10, 2007

69

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Clint Walters by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

Sept. 10, 2007

Sept. 10, 2007

70

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 67 Notice to Take Deposition, 68 Notice to Take Deposition, 69 Notice to Take Deposition (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

Sept. 10, 2007

Sept. 10, 2007

71

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Terry Olinger by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 10/10/2007)

Oct. 10, 2007

Oct. 10, 2007

72

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jeff Rieger by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 10/10/2007)

Oct. 10, 2007

Oct. 10, 2007

73

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Kevin Smith by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 10/10/2007)

Oct. 10, 2007

Oct. 10, 2007

74

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 73 Notice to Take Deposition, 72 Notice to Take Deposition, 71 Notice to Take Deposition (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 10/10/2007)

Oct. 10, 2007

Oct. 10, 2007

75

SUBPOENA for Kevin Smith returned executed (SKM) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

Oct. 19, 2007

Oct. 19, 2007

76

MOTION to Amend/Correct 18 Answer to Intervenor Complaint, 15 Answer to Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Answer to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint# 2 Amended Answer to Intervenors' Complaint)(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/29/2007)

Oct. 29, 2007

Oct. 29, 2007

77

ORDER granting 76 Motion to Amend/Correct signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 11/7/07; defendant shall file their amended answers to the plaintiff's amended complaint and to the intervenors' complaint within 5 days of entry of this order. (SKM) (Entered: 11/07/2007)

Nov. 7, 2007

Nov. 7, 2007

78

Amended ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation.(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/08/2007)

Nov. 8, 2007

Nov. 8, 2007

79

Amended ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation.(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/08/2007)

Nov. 8, 2007

Nov. 8, 2007

80

NOTICE to Take Deposition of JAMES MEIER (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/27/2007)

Nov. 27, 2007

Nov. 27, 2007

81

NOTICE to Take Deposition of RICKEY JOHNSON (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/27/2007)

Nov. 27, 2007

Nov. 27, 2007

82

STIPULATION REGARDING EXAMINATION by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 12/04/2007)

Dec. 4, 2007

Dec. 4, 2007

83

ORDER RE: EXAMINATION. Pursuant to Rule 35(a) of FRCP, an examination of intervenor Rickey Johnson by Terry A. Davis, MD, FAPA, including interviews and administration of written psychological tests, shall take place on December 19, 2007, at the South Dakota state Penitentiary where Mr. Johnson is currently incarcerated. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 12/5/07. (DJP) (Entered: 12/05/2007)

Dec. 5, 2007

Dec. 5, 2007

84

MOTION for attorney Michael I. Leonard to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 04/08/2008)

April 8, 2008

April 8, 2008

85

MOTION for attorney Joseph E. Tilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 04/08/2008)

April 8, 2008

April 8, 2008

86

ORDER granting 84 Motion for Attorney Michael I. Leonard to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 04-10-08. (CMS) (Entered: 04/11/2008)

April 10, 2008

April 10, 2008

88

ORDER granting 85 Motion for Attorney Joseph E. Tilson to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 04-10-08. (CMS) (Entered: 04/11/2008)

April 10, 2008

April 10, 2008

90

PRO HAC VICE fee paid by Boyce Greenfield for Michael Leonard and Joseph Tilson (SKM) (Entered: 04/14/2008)

April 14, 2008

April 14, 2008

91

MOTION to Withdraw of Defendant Counsel by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 04/16/2008)

April 16, 2008

April 16, 2008

92

ORDER granting 91 Motion to Withdraw signed by U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 4/22/08; attorneys Donald Lewis, Kevin Lindsey and Katie Connolly are considered withdrawn as counsel for defendant; defendant will continue to be representend by Lisa Hansen Marso and Joseph Tilson and Michael Leonard. (SKM) (Entered: 04/23/2008)

April 22, 2008

April 22, 2008

93

Joint MOTION Modify Scheduling Order re 56 Scheduling Order, by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

May 5, 2008

May 5, 2008

94

SECOND AMENDED RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 7/1/2008. Motions due by 10/17/2008. Motion Hearing set for 2/23/2009 02:30 PM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Pretrial Conference set for 2/23/2009 02:30 PM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Jury Trial set for 3/24/2009 09:30 AM in Sioux Falls Courtroom 1 - Room 203A before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Signed by U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 05-15-08. (CMS) (Entered: 05/15/2008)

May 15, 2008

May 15, 2008

95

SUBPOENA for Elizabeth Grace-Cruz returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/05/2008)

June 5, 2008

June 5, 2008

96

SUBPOENA for Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc. returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

June 10, 2008

June 10, 2008

97

SUBPOENA for Sioux Falls Police Department returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/13/2008)

June 13, 2008

June 13, 2008

98

SUBPOENA for Midwest Coast Transport returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/13/2008)

June 13, 2008

June 13, 2008

99

SUBPOENA for Arizona Department of Vocational Rehabilitation returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/17/2008)

June 17, 2008

June 17, 2008

100

SUBPOENA for Western Truck School returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/17/2008)

June 17, 2008

June 17, 2008

101

SUBPOENA for Dr. Steen Goddik returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/17/2008)

June 17, 2008

June 17, 2008

102

SUBPOENA for Elastomer Engineering returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/23/2008)

June 23, 2008

June 23, 2008

103

SUBPOENA for Preheim Lawn & Landscaping returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/23/2008)

June 23, 2008

June 23, 2008

104

SUBPOENA for Nikki Johnson returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/25/2008)

June 25, 2008

June 25, 2008

105

SUBPOENA for Sioux Falls Police Department returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/26/2008)

June 26, 2008

June 26, 2008

106

SUBPOENA for Officer John Matthews returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/26/2008)

June 26, 2008

June 26, 2008

107

SUBPOENA for Officer Steve Fiegen returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/26/2008)

June 26, 2008

June 26, 2008

Case Details

State / Territory:

South Dakota

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 26, 2006

Closing Date: 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of three Sara Lee employees who alleged that they were denied promotions because they were black.

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

Sara Lee Corporation (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

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

Other Dockets:

District of South Dakota 4:06-cv-04176

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:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Comply with advertising/recruiting requirements

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Promotion

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Required disclosure

Retaliation Prohibition

Training

Utilize objective hiring/promotion criteria

Utilize objective job description

Amount Defendant Pays: $245,000.00

Order Duration: 2008 - 2010

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Record-keeping

Records Disclosure

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit