Case: EEOC v. Travelers' Petroleum, Inc.

7:98-cv-02556 | U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Filed Date: Sept. 2, 1998

Closed Date: Dec. 1, 1999

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Charlotte office filed this suit on September 2, 1998 in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Spartanburg Division. The EEOC alleged that defendant Travelers' Petroleum violated Title VII by sexually harassing and retaliating against seven complainants. Further specifics about the allegations were unobtainable because the complaint was not available on PACER. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss. The motion was denied on April 19, 1999. Seven of the complain…

The EEOC's Charlotte office filed this suit on September 2, 1998 in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Spartanburg Division. The EEOC alleged that defendant Travelers' Petroleum violated Title VII by sexually harassing and retaliating against seven complainants. Further specifics about the allegations were unobtainable because the complaint was not available on PACER. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss. The motion was denied on April 19, 1999. Seven of the complainants intervened in the suit. A trial date was set for August 2, 1999 but postponed twice before the parties notified the court that a settlement had been reached. The consent decree was entered on November 30, 1999.

The defendant agreed in the consent decree to pay $170,000 to be divided amongst the complainants. The defendant also agreed to provide Title VII training for its employees, expunge the complainants' employment records and report to the EEOC every time one of its employees complains of sexual harassment.

Summary Authors

Shankar Viswanathan (8/13/2007)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/10985684/parties/eeoc-v-travelers-petroleum/

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barnes, Lynette A (South Carolina)

Flowers, J David (South Carolina)

Fox, Rosemary J (South Carolina)

Attorney for Defendant

McKinney, Rita M (South Carolina)

Morgan, Richard J (South Carolina)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

7:98-cv-02556

Docket [PACER]

Dec. 1, 1999

Dec. 1, 1999

Docket
13

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Report of Magistrate Judge [Regarding Defendant's Motion to Dismiss]

EEOC v. Travelers' Petroleum Inc

Jan. 25, 1999

Jan. 25, 1999

Magistrate Report/Recommendation
19

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Order [Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss]

April 19, 1999

April 19, 1999

Order/Opinion
29

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Consent Decree

Nov. 30, 1999

Nov. 30, 1999

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/10985684/eeoc-v-travelers-petroleum/

Last updated Sept. 28, 2026, 3:34 p.m.

Docket for: EEOC v. Travelers Petroleum
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Sept. 2, 1998

COMPLAINT; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # Scheduling order due by 12/11/98 Service due by 12/31/98 for Travelers' Petroleum (former empl) (Entered: 09/04/1998)

RECAP
2 Sept. 2, 1998

Answers to 16B Interrogatories by plaintiff EEOC; jury demand (former empl) (Entered: 09/04/1998)

RECAP
Sept. 2, 1998

** Added MAG flag indicating Magistrate Judge involvement. (former empl) (Entered: 09/04/1998)

PACER
Sept. 2, 1998

** Added JURY Flag indicating jury demand request. (former empl) (Entered: 09/04/1998)

PACER
Sept. 2, 1998

** Added MAG flag indicating Magistrate Judge involvement. (former empl)

Sept. 2, 1998

** Added JURY Flag indicating jury demand request. (former empl)

3 Oct. 30, 1998

ANSWER to Complaint by defendant Travelers Petroleum (Attorney Rita M McKinney), (kric) (Entered: 10/30/1998)

RECAP
4 Oct. 30, 1998

MOTION by defendant Travelers Petroleum to dismiss (kric) (Entered: 10/30/1998)

RECAP
5 Oct. 30, 1998

MEMORANDUM by defendant Travelers Petroleum in support of [4-1] motion to dismiss (kric) (Entered: 10/30/1998)

RECAP
Oct. 30, 1998

Motion(s) referred: [4-1] motion to dismiss referred to Magistrate Judge William M. Catoe Jr. (kric) (Entered: 10/30/1998)

PACER
Oct. 30, 1998

Motion(s) referred: [4-1] motion to dismiss referred to Magistrate Judge William M. Catoe Jr. (kric)

6 Nov. 17, 1998

MOTION by plaintiff EEOC to extend time until 11/24/98 to respond to motion to dismiss (kric) (Entered: 11/17/1998)

RECAP
7 Nov. 17, 1998

AFFIDAVIT of David R. Treeter by plaintiff EEOC Re: [6-1] motion to extend time until 11/24/98 to respond to motion to dismiss (kric) (Entered: 11/17/1998)

RECAP
8 Nov. 19, 1998

ORDER granting [6-1] motion to extend time until 11/24/98 to respond to motion to dismiss ( signed by Magistrate Judge William M. Catoe Jr. ) MLD EOD 11/19/98 (kric) (Entered: 11/19/1998)

RECAP
9 Nov. 24, 1998

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC to [4-1] motion to dismiss (kric) (Entered: 11/24/1998)

RECAP
10 Nov. 30, 1998

Answers to 16B Interrogatories by defendant Travelers Petroleum with statement of attorney that verification will be filed within 20 days (mdea) (Entered: 12/01/1998)

RECAP
11 Dec. 3, 1998

REPLY by defendant Travelers Petroleum to [9-1] motion response with attachments (mdea) (Entered: 12/04/1998)

RECAP
12 Dec. 18, 1998

Answers to 16B Interrogatories by defendant Travelers Petroleum (kric) (Entered: 12/18/1998)

RECAP
13 Jan. 25, 1999

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge William M. Catoe Jr. . Case no longer referred to Magistrate Judge William M. Catoe Jr. Objections to R and R due by 2/8/99 MLD EOD 1/25/99 (kric) (Entered: 01/25/1999)

RECAP
14 Feb. 9, 1999

MEMORANDUM by defendant Travelers Petroleum in opposition to [13-1] report and recommendations (former empl) (Entered: 02/10/1999)

RECAP
15 Feb. 22, 1999

REPLY by plaintiff EEOC to [14-1] opposition memorandum (kric) (Entered: 02/22/1999)

RECAP
16 March 30, 1999

MOTION by interested party Paula Tolbert, interested party Beulah Couch, interested party Laura Praytor, interested party Amy Hall, interested party Dana Watson to intervene (kric) (Entered: 03/30/1999)

RECAP
17 March 30, 1999

MEMORANDUM by interested party Paula Tolbert, interested party Beulah Couch, interested party Laura Praytor, interested party Amy Hall, interested party Dana Watson in support of [16-1] motion to intervene (kric) (Entered: 03/30/1999)

RECAP
18 March 30, 1999

Answers to 16B Interrogatories by intervenors' EEOC; jury demand (kric) (Entered: 03/30/1999)

RECAP
19 April 19, 1999

ORDER denying [4-1] motion to dismiss; denying motion to strike Plaintiff's claims for compensatory damages, punitive damages and jury trial ( signed by Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. ) MLD EOD 4/19/99 (kric) (Entered: 04/19/1999)

RECAP
20 April 22, 1999

MEMORANDUM by defendant Travelers Petroleum in opposition to [16-1] motion to intervene (former empl) (Entered: 04/23/1999)

RECAP
April 26, 1999

Motion hearing re: [16-1] motion to intervene HEARD AND GRANTED before Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. Complaint to be filed and served within 10 days and may include two additional parties; Court reporter: Geri Kirkley. (former empl) (Entered: 04/27/1999)

PACER
April 26, 1999

Minute entry: granting [16-1] motion to intervene (former empl) (Entered: 04/27/1999)

PACER
April 26, 1999

Motion hearing re: [16-1] motion to intervene HEARD AND GRANTED before Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. Complaint to be filed and served within 10 days and may include two additional parties; Court reporter: Geri Kirkley. (former empl)

April 26, 1999

Minute entry: granting [16-1] motion to intervene (former empl)

21 May 3, 1999

Intervenor's COMPLAINT by intervenor-plaintiff Faith Dalton, Danielle Jones, Dana Waton, Amy Hall, Laura Praytor, Beaulah Couch, Paula Tolbert against defendant Travelers Petroleum; jury demand (sfet) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

RECAP
22 May 3, 1999

SUMMONS(ES) issued for intervenor-defendant Travelers Petroleum (sfet) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

RECAP
23 May 7, 1999

ORDER allowing Intervenors to intervene and allowing 10 days from date or order to file a complaint ( signed by Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. ) MLD EOD 5/7/99 (kric) (Entered: 05/07/1999)

RECAP
24 May 13, 1999

ANSWER to Intervenors' Complaint by defendant Travelers Petroleum (former empl) (Entered: 05/14/1999)

RECAP
25 May 18, 1999

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Joining of parties,amending of pleadings on 6/1/99 ; Deadline for filing of all motions 7/12/99 ; Discovery cutoff 6/22/99 ; Jury Trial set for 8/2/99 ; ( signed by Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. ) MLD EOD 5/18/99 (kric) (Entered: 05/18/1999)

RECAP
26 June 1, 1999

CONSETN ORDER, reset motion filing deadline for 9/13/99, reset Jury trial for 10/4/99 before Judge G. R. Anderson Jr., reset discovery due for 8/31/99 ( signed by Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. ) MLD EOD 6/1/99 (kric) (Entered: 06/01/1999)

RECAP
27 Aug. 30, 1999

CONSENT AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER setting Joining of parties,amending of pleadings on 6/1/99 ; Deadline for filing of all motions 11/15/99 ; Discovery cutoff 10/29/99 ; Jury Trial set for 11/1/99 ; ( signed by Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. ) MLD EOD 8/30/99 (kric) (Entered: 08/30/1999)

RECAP
28 Oct. 29, 1999

Supplemental Answers to 16B Interrogatories by plaintiff EEOC (kric) (Entered: 10/29/1999)

RECAP
Nov. 29, 1999

Bar Meeting held before Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. Parties advise court case has been settled; Order to be submitted; Court reporter: Geri Kirkley. (former empl) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

PACER
Nov. 29, 1999

Bar Meeting held before Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. Parties advise court case has been settled; Order to be submitted; Court reporter: Geri Kirkley. (former empl)

29 Nov. 30, 1999

CONSENT DECREE ORDER, outlining settlement agreement and giving Court 18 months jurisdiction over agreement ( signed by Judge G. R. Anderson Jr. ) mld eod 12/01/99 (kric) (Entered: 12/01/1999)

RECAP
Dec. 1, 1999

Case closed (kric) (Entered: 12/01/1999)

PACER
Dec. 1, 1999

Case closed (kric)

Case Details

State / Territory:

South Carolina

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 2, 1998

Closing Date: Dec. 1, 1999

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: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Travelers Petroleum, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of South Carolina 7:98-cv-02556

Available Documents:

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:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Expungement of Employment Record

Monitoring

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 170000

Order Duration: 1999 - 2001

Issues

Discrimination Area:

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

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