Case: United States v. Beneficial Corp.

2:79-01393 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Filed Date: May 8, 1978

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Case Summary

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…

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)

People


Judge(s)

Sarokin, H. Lee (New Jersey)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barrett, Michael L. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Dennis, Warren L. (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Sarokin, H. Lee (New Jersey)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:79-01393

Opinion

United States of America v. Beneficial Corporation

May 27, 1980

May 27, 1980

Order/Opinion

492 F.Supp. 492

Docket

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Case Details

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:

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination-basis:

Age discrimination

Race discrimination