Filed Date: Oct. 16, 1996
Closed Date: 1997
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On October 16, 1996, the United States Department of Justice filed a job related sexual discrimination lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi against the City of Canton. The Twentieth Judicial District of Mississippi was a movant in the case and supported the defendant. A settlement agreement was denied on September 30, 1997 by Magistrate Judge Alfred G. Nicols. A jury trial was held on November 13, 1997 and verdict was rendered for the defendant on November 18, 1997. On November 20, 1997, the District Court (Judge Tom S. Lee) entered judgment for the City of Canton finding the plaintiff responsible for court costs and dismissing the case. The case was closed on that same day. The plaintiff was billed $9,921.43 in court costs.
The only document available for this case is the docket.
Summary Authors
James Floyd (11/20/2007)
Lee, Tom Stewart (Mississippi)
Paige, Mitzi Dease (Mississippi)
Friedman, Gary E. (Mississippi)
Pesnell, Aubrey Matt (Georgia)
Kitchens, John T (Mississippi)
Lee, Tom Stewart (Mississippi)
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Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Mississippi
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Key Dates
Filing Date: Oct. 16, 1996
Closing Date: 1997
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States of America
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: Unknown
Class Action Outcome: Unknown
Defendants
City of Canton, Mississippi, City
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
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Prevailing Party: Defendant
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