Case: EEOC v. C. POLITIS & COMPANY

2:04-cv-04532 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Sept. 27, 2004

Closed Date: Jan. 11, 2005

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Case Summary

The Philadelphia Office of the EEOC filed this action in the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Defendant was C. Politis & Company, an upholstery and furniture repair company. The lawsuit was filed in September 2004 and was eventually resolved through a voluntary dismissal in January of 2005. The Defendant filed a motion to dismiss on the basis that it was not an "employer" under Title VII; the motion was not resolved before the voluntary dismissal by the parties.

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Kevin Wilemon (7/8/2007)

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Document

2:04-cv-04532

Docket

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. C. Politis & Co.

Jan. 11, 2005

Jan. 11, 2005

Docket
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2:04-cv-04532

Order

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. C. Politis & Co.

Nov. 24, 2004

Nov. 24, 2004

Order/Opinion
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2:04-cv-04532

Stipulation of Dismissal

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. C. Politis & Co.

Jan. 11, 2005

Jan. 11, 2005

Settlement Agreement

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Docket

Last updated March 25, 2024, 3:08 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against C. POLITIS & CO. , filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION.(ti, ) (Entered: 09/28/2004)

Sept. 27, 2004

Sept. 27, 2004

One Original Summons Issued as to C. POLITIS & CO. Forwarded To: Counsel on 9/27/04 (ti, ) (Entered: 09/28/2004)

Sept. 27, 2004

Sept. 27, 2004

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (ti, ) (Entered: 09/28/2004)

Sept. 27, 2004

Sept. 27, 2004

2

SUMMONS Returned Executed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION re: Tom Fredericks served Summons and Complaint upon Constantine Politis on behalf of C. POLITIS & CO. by personal service. C. POLITIS & CO. served on 10/21/2004, answer due 11/10/2004. (cdd, ) (Entered: 11/04/2004)

Nov. 4, 2004

Nov. 4, 2004

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MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint and Award Attorney's Fees to Defendant filed by C. POLITIS & CO..Memorandum of Law.(FLAMM, WALTER) (Entered: 11/05/2004)

Nov. 5, 2004

Nov. 5, 2004

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ORDER THAT A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SHALL BE HELD ON 12/20/04 AT 2:30 P.M. IN ROOM 7614, U.S. COURTHOUSE, ETC.SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 11/8/04. 11/9/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(cdd, ) (Entered: 11/09/2004)

Nov. 9, 2004

Nov. 9, 2004

5

MOTION to Amend/Correct The Court's November 8, 2004 Scheduling Order filed by C. POLITIS & CO..Certificate of Service.(FLAMM, WALTER) (Entered: 11/11/2004)

Nov. 11, 2004

Nov. 11, 2004

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Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant C. Politis & Co.'s Motion to Dismiss the Complaint and Award Attorney's Fees to Defendant filed by PLAINTIFF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, Certificate of Service. (mbh, ) (Entered: 11/19/2004)

Nov. 19, 2004

Nov. 19, 2004

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ORDER THAT THE COURT SHALL TREAT THE DEFENDANT'S MOTION PURSUANT TO FED.R.CIV.P 12(b)(6) AND 56 TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT AND AWARD ATTORNEYS FEES TO DEFENDANT AS A MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. NO LATER THAN 12/30/04 THE PARTIES SHALL COMPLETE DISCOVERY LIMITED TO THE ISSUE OF WHETHER THE DEFENDANT QUALIFIES AS AN "EMPLOYER" UNDER TITLE VII. THE PARTIES SHALL FILE SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDA OF LAW NO LATER THAN 1/10/05. ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR 1/18/05 AT 1:30 P.M. IN COURTROOM 15B.SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 11/24/04. 11/24/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(cdd, ) (Entered: 11/24/2004)

Nov. 24, 2004

Nov. 24, 2004

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Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: DISCOVERY DUE BY 12/30/2004. PLAINTIFF PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 1/10/2005. DEFENDANT PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 1/10/2005. (cdd, ) (Entered: 11/24/2004)

Nov. 24, 2004

Nov. 24, 2004

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ORDER THAT NO LATER THAN 1/14/05, THE PARTIES SHALL COMPLETE DISCOVERY LIMITED TO THE ISSUE OF WHETHER THE DEFENDANT QUALIFIES AS AN "EMPLOYER" UNDER TITLE VII.3. THE PARTIES SHALL FILE SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDA OF LAW NO LATER THAN 1/28/05. ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS SCDHEDULED FOR 2/7/05 AT 1:30 P.M. IN COURTROOM 15B.SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 12/2/04. 12/2/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(cdd, ) (Entered: 12/02/2004)

Dec. 2, 2004

Dec. 2, 2004

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 3 MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint and Award Attorney's Fees to Defendant. MOTION HEARING SET FOR 2/7/2005 01:30 PM IN COURTROOM 15B BEFORE HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE. (cdd, ) (Entered: 12/02/2004)

Dec. 2, 2004

Dec. 2, 2004

9

ORDER THAT THE PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 12/20/04 AT 2:30 P.M. IS CANCELLED.SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 12/8/04. 12/9/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(cdd, ) (Entered: 12/09/2004)

Dec. 8, 2004

Dec. 8, 2004

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STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (ANGLADE, WOODY) (Entered: 01/11/2005)

Jan. 11, 2005

Jan. 11, 2005

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Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 27, 2004

Closing Date: Jan. 11, 2005

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

C. Politis & Company, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits