Filed Date: May 8, 1978
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On May 8, 1978, the United States filed this suit against Beneficial Corporation and Beneficial Management Corporation ("Beneficial"), alleging violations of §§ 1691-1691f of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ("ECOA" or the "Act"), Pub.L. No. 94-239, 90 Stat. 251 et seq., 15 U.S.C. § 1691 et seq. (1976) and its implementing provision, Regulation B, 12 C.F.R. § 202. The complaint alleged that Beneficial had discriminated against credit applicants on the basis of marital status and age and further had failed to supply rejected applicants with the required notice. The United States sought both injunctive relief and money damages on behalf of affected individuals.
On November 19, 1979, Beneficial sought partial summary judgment, claiming that, as a matter of law, the Government has no statutory authority to seek legal money damages. On June 1, 1980, U.S. District Court Judge Sarokin agreed, holding that the ECOA authorized injunctive relief but not money damages. United States v. Beneficial Corp., 492 F. Supp. 682 (D.N.J. 1980). The District Court's decision was affirmed on appeal, without reported opinion. 673 F.2d 1302 (Table).
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Summary Authors
Andrew Nash (6/2/2008)
Sarokin, H. Lee (New Jersey)
Barrett, Michael L. (District of Columbia)
Dennis, Warren L. (District of Columbia)
Sarokin, H. Lee (New Jersey)
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Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: New Jersey
Case Type(s):
Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance
Key Dates
Filing Date: May 8, 1978
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States of America, on behalf of credit applicants who were allegedly discriminated against by the defendant based on marital status and age.
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Beneficial Management Corporation , Private Entity/Person
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), 15 U.S.C. § 1691
Available Documents:
Outcome
Prevailing Party: Defendant
Nature of Relief:
Source of Relief:
Issues
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