Case: EEOC v. Creative Networks L.L.C.

2:09-cv-02023 | U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Filed Date: Sept. 28, 2009

Closed Date: 2015

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Case Summary

On September 28, 2009, the EEOC filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against Creative Networks LLC under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12112(a). The EEOC alleged that Creative Networks LLC violated the ADA by failing to provide reasonable accommodations to deaf and hard of hearing job applicants through its policy of capping the money spent on accommodations for job training at $200. The EEOC argued that such caps were both a viola…

On September 28, 2009, the EEOC filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against Creative Networks LLC under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12112(a). The EEOC alleged that Creative Networks LLC violated the ADA by failing to provide reasonable accommodations to deaf and hard of hearing job applicants through its policy of capping the money spent on accommodations for job training at $200. The EEOC argued that such caps were both a violation of the ADA and had the effect of discriminating against deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants.

On January 14, 2011, the EEOC filed a motion for partial summary judgement. The court denied that motion without prejudice on April 8, 2011 finding that the parties should conduct further discovery. In December 2011, both parties moved for summary judgement. On September 20, 2012, the court granted the EEOC's motion to partial summary judgment and denied the defendant's motion. The court found that Creative Networks did not provide sufficient evidence to create a issue of disputed fact as to whether the Defendant denied the charging party a reasonable accommodation in violation of the ADA.

On September 19, 2013, the District Court (Judge David A. Ezra) approved a Consent Decree, which included [1] an injunction that orders the Defendant to not discriminate against persons with disabilities, not to retaliate against those who complained of discrimination, [2] monetary relief for the woman discriminated against in the amount of $57,500, [3] Defendants will change their policies including removing any cap on spending for accommodations, [4] Defendants will train their employees in disability awareness and accommodations, and [5] Defendants will report on progress to the Regional District Attorney for the EEOC for Arizona during the term of the Decree. The Decree lasted for two years. It has since run its course without any further litigation. The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

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Judge(s)

Ezra, David Alan (Hawaii)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Baran, Andrea Gail (Arizona)

Chahbazi, Meenoo (Arizona)

Chen, Tin-Tin Diana (Arizona)

Attorney for Defendant

Blair, James Lawrence (Arizona)

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2:09-cv-02023

Docket [PACER]

Sept. 19, 2013

Sept. 19, 2013

Docket
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Complaint and Jury Trial Demand

Sept. 28, 2009

Sept. 28, 2009

Complaint
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Order (1) Granting Creative Networks' Rule 56(d) Request; (2) Denying Without Prejudice the EEOC's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; (3) Setting Rule 16 Scheduling Conference

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Creative Networks LLC

April 8, 2011

April 8, 2011

Order/Opinion

2011 WL 2011

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Order (1) Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and (2) Denying Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Creative Networks, LLC

Sept. 20, 2012

Sept. 20, 2012

Order/Opinion

912 F.Supp.2d 912

EEOC Wins Rare Summary Judgment Verdict In Disability Suit Against Creative Networks

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Sept. 21, 2012

Sept. 21, 2012

Press Release
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Consent Decree

Sept. 19, 2013

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Order/Opinion

Docket

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COMPLAINT., filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Rosas, Lucila) (Entered: 09/28/2009)

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This case has been assigned to the Honorable Lawrence O. Anderson. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV 09-2023-PHX-LOA. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) (Entered: 09/29/2009)

Sept. 28, 2009

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Magistrate Election Form Deadline (Attachments: # 1 Instructions)(BAS) (Entered: 09/29/2009)

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Sept. 28, 2009

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Summons Issued as to Creative Networks L.L.C.. (BAS). *** IMPORTANT: You must select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" on the print screen in order for the court seal to appear on the summons you print. (Entered: 09/29/2009)

Sept. 29, 2009

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT AND ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that Pla shall file its written election to either consent to magistrate-judge jurisdiction or elect to proceed before a United States district judge on or before Monday, 10/19/09. FURTHER ORDERED that Dft shall file its written election to either consent to magistrate-judge jurisdiction or elect to have this case assigned to a United States district judge within 20 days of its appearance herein or as otherwise directed by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence O Anderson on 9/29/09. (SAT) (Entered: 09/30/2009)

Sept. 30, 2009

Sept. 30, 2009

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - that Pla show cause in writing on or before Friday, October 30, 2009 why Pla's Complaint should not be dismissed without prejudice. If Pla complies with the Court's September 30, 2009 Order on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009 or if Pla has already done so but its consent or election has not yet been docketed by the Clerk, the undersigned will automatically discharge and vacate this OSC without imposing any sanctions. Show Cause Response due by 10/30/2009 Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence O Anderson on 10/20/09. (KMG, ) (Entered: 10/21/2009)

Oct. 21, 2009

Oct. 21, 2009

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Agreement to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Party agrees to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP) (Entered: 10/26/2009)

Oct. 26, 2009

Oct. 26, 2009

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ORDER That the Courts Order to Show Cause issued 10/21/09, docket 6, is hereby DISCHARGED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence O Anderson on 10/27/09. (MAP) (Entered: 10/27/2009)

Oct. 27, 2009

Oct. 27, 2009

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Creative Networks L.L.C. served on 10/27/2009. (Rosas, Lucila) (Entered: 10/28/2009)

Oct. 28, 2009

Oct. 28, 2009

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STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER COMPLAINT re 1 Complaint (First Request) by Creative Networks L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McKay, Neil) (Entered: 11/13/2009)

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Nov. 13, 2009

Nov. 13, 2009

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ORDER that Defendant Creative Networks L.L.C. shall file its written election to either consent to magistrate-judge jurisdiction or elect to proceed before a United States district judge on or before Thursday, December 3, 2009. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence O Anderson on 11/16/09. (KMG) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

Nov. 16, 2009

Nov. 16, 2009

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ORDER pursuant to the parties' 10 Stipulation For Extension of Time To Answer Complaint: Creative Networks L.L.C. answer due 11/23/2009. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence O Anderson on 11/16/09. (KMG) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

Nov. 16, 2009

Nov. 16, 2009

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Party Elects Assignment of Case to District Judge Jurisdiction. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP) (Entered: 11/18/2009)

Nov. 17, 2009

Nov. 17, 2009

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Minute Order Pursuant to Local Rule 3.8(a), a request has been received for a random reassignment of this case to a District Judge FURTHER ORDERED Case reassigned by random draw to Judge Susan R. Bolton. All further pleadings/papers should now list the following COMPLETE case number: CV 09-2023-PHX-SRB. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP) (Entered: 11/18/2009)

Nov. 18, 2009

Nov. 18, 2009

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NOTICE of Appearance by Meenoo Chahbazi on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/20/2009)

Nov. 20, 2009

Nov. 20, 2009

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Creative Networks L.L.C..(McKay, Neil) (Entered: 11/23/2009)

Nov. 23, 2009

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ORDER setting Rule 16 Scheduling Conference for 1/11/2010 09:15 AM before Judge Susan R Bolton. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 11/24/09. (DMT, ) (Entered: 11/25/2009)

Nov. 25, 2009

Nov. 25, 2009

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NOTICE TO PARTY Creative Networks, LLC OF DEFICIENCY RE CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: Pursuant to FRCiv 7.1 and LRCiv 7.1.1 the attached Corporate Disclosure Statement form must be filed by all nongovernmental corporate parties with their first appearance. A supplemental statement must be filed upon any change in the information. In addition, if not already filed, the Corporate Disclosure Statement should be filed within 15 days. Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 12/15/2009 as to Creative Networks, LLC. (MAW) (Entered: 11/30/2009)

Nov. 30, 2009

Nov. 30, 2009

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Creative Networks L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Chart)(McKay, Neil) (Entered: 12/11/2009)

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Dec. 11, 2009

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Notice re Correction of Caption by Creative Networks L.L.C. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 12/11/2009)

Dec. 11, 2009

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STIPULATION to Continue and Reset Pretrial Scheduling Conference by Creative Networks L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McKay, Neil) (Entered: 12/21/2009)

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Dec. 21, 2009

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ORDER that having considered the parties 21 Stipulation, it is hereby ordered that the Pretrial Scheduling Conference currently scheduled for 01/11/10 at 9:15 a.m., is hereby continued and rescheduled to 2/1/2010 at 10:45 AM. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 12/22/09. (ESL) (Entered: 12/22/2009)

Dec. 22, 2009

Dec. 22, 2009

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Notice re Notice of Service of Discovery by Creative Networks L.L.C. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 12/23/2009)

Dec. 23, 2009

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Notice re Service of Discovery by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 12/31/2009)

Dec. 31, 2009

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REPORT re: Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 01/25/2010)

Jan. 25, 2010

Jan. 25, 2010

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Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Susan R Bolton: Scheduling Conference held on 2/1/2010. Deadlines discussed and entered. Scheduling Order to follow. A copy of the Joint Proposed Pretrial Order is provided to counsel this date. (Court Reporter Elizabeth Lemke)(MAW) (Entered: 02/01/2010)

Feb. 1, 2010

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RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 11/19/2010. Dispositive motions due by 1/14/2011. Joint Proposed Pretrial Order due by 5/31/2011. Pretrial Conference set for 6/6/2011 09:30 AM in Courtroom 502, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan R Bolton. Jury Trial set for 6/14/2011 09:00 AM in Courtroom 502, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan R Bolton. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 2/1/10. (Note: See Order for full details)(KMG) (Entered: 02/02/2010)

Feb. 2, 2010

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Notice re Initial Disclosure Statement by Creative Networks L.L.C. (Blair, James) (Entered: 02/02/2010)

Feb. 2, 2010

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Notice re Service of Rule 26(A)(1) Initial Disclosure Statement by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Rosas, Lucila) (Entered: 02/02/2010)

Feb. 2, 2010

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Notice re Service of Plaintiff EEOC's Response to Defendant's First Request for Production of Documents and of Plaintiff EEOC's Second Request for Production of Documents by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 02/12/2010)

Feb. 12, 2010

Feb. 12, 2010

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Notice re Discovery by Creative Networks, LLC (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 03/18/2010)

March 18, 2010

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Notice re Discovery by Creative Networks, LLC (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 03/18/2010)

March 18, 2010

March 18, 2010

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Notice re Service of Plaintiff EEOC's Third Request for Production of Documents, EEOC's Second Set of Requests for Admissions, and EEOC's Second Set of Non-Uniform Interrogatories by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 03/19/2010)

March 19, 2010

March 19, 2010

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NOTICE of Appearance by Tin-Tin Diana Chen on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Chen, Tin-Tin) (Entered: 03/25/2010)

March 25, 2010

March 25, 2010

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TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION AND ORDER FORM by Creative Networks, LLC for proceedings held on 2/01/10 before Judge Susan R. Bolton. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 04/14/2010)

April 14, 2010

April 14, 2010

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Notice re Service of Discovery by Creative Networks, LLC (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 04/19/2010)

April 19, 2010

April 19, 2010

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: Scheduling Conference held on 02/01/2010 before Judge Susan R Bolton. Court Reporter: Elizabeth A Lemke. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/12/2010. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/24/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/20/2010. (BAS) (Entered: 04/21/2010)

April 21, 2010

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Document filed in the incorrect case. All information associated with the entry has been removed. No regeneration necessary. Modified on 09/06/2013 (APJ). (Entered: 04/21/2010)

April 21, 2010

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NOTICE OF CORRECTION BY THE CLERK re 38 Transcript. Description of deficiency: Document entered in wrong case. Follow up by Clerks Office: The deficiency indicated above has been addressed by the Clerk. Court use only: BAS. (DTN) (Entered: 04/21/2010)

April 21, 2010

April 21, 2010

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Notice re Service of Discovery by Creative Networks, LLC (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 05/27/2010)

May 27, 2010

May 27, 2010

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Notice re Discovery by Creative Networks, LLC (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 06/02/2010)

June 2, 2010

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Minute Order: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Hearing set for 6/14/2010 at 04:00 PM before Judge Susan R Bolton. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 06/07/2010)

June 7, 2010

June 7, 2010

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Notice re Third Supplemental Responses to Plaintiff EEOC's First Set of Non-Uniform Interrogatories by Creative Networks, LLC (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 06/11/2010)

June 11, 2010

June 11, 2010

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Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Susan R Bolton: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Hearing held on 6/14/2010 at the request of Plaintiff's counsel. Discussion held. Regarding Plaintiff's request for documents sufficient to show Defendant's net worth from January 1, 2005, to the present, such documents need not be produced in advance of trial when it becomes apparent that the issue of punitive damages will be submitted to the jury. Regarding Plaintiff's request for applicant rosters and/or documents, Plaintiff's counsel is to submit a proposed letter to Defense counsel for review that is compliant with the current allegation(s) in the complaint. Regarding Plaintiff's request for personnel files of managers and employees, Defense counsel is directed to review the requested files for the information sought by Plaintiffs counsel and provide said information, if any, to Plaintiff's counsel by June 28, 2010. Regarding Plaintiff's interrogatory #11, the response/answer already provided by Defendant will be their answer unless supplemented by Defendant. Regarding Plaintiff's request for the identification of steps taken by Defendants to investigate the allegations, the Court declines to order the production because Defendant has asserted a work product privilege. (Court Reporter Elizabeth Lemke)(MAW) (Entered: 06/17/2010)

June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010

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TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION AND ORDER FORM by Creative Networks, LLC for proceedings held on 6/14/2010 before Judge Bolton. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 06/15/2010)

June 15, 2010

June 15, 2010

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Notice re Discovery Response by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 06/17/2010)

June 17, 2010

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Notice re Discovery by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 06/17/2010)

June 17, 2010

June 17, 2010

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Hearing held on 06/14/2010 before Judge Susan R bolton. Court Reporter: Elizabeth A Lemke. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/12/2010. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/22/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/20/2010. (BAS) (Entered: 06/22/2010)

June 21, 2010

June 21, 2010

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Notice re Discovery Responses by Creative Networks, LLC (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 07/08/2010)

July 8, 2010

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Minute Order: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Hearing set for 7/19/2010 at 01:00 PM before Judge Susan R Bolton. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 07/13/2010)

July 13, 2010

July 13, 2010

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TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION AND ORDER FORM by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for proceedings held on 06/14/10 before Judge Susan R. Bolton. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 07/16/2010)

July 16, 2010

July 16, 2010

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Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Susan R Bolton: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Hearing held on 7/19/2010 at the request of Plaintiff's counsel. Plaintiff's counsel advises the Court of two unresolved issues that were previously discussed on June 14, 2010. Discussion held. Regarding the personnel files, the Court directs defense counsel to produce the documents that shows the person's job title during the relevant time period, provide performance evaluations and documents with respect to termination and reasons for termination. Regarding the applicant roster/applications, the Court directs counsel to confer and prepare an agreed upon letter to be mailed. (Court Reporter Elizabeth Lemke)(MAW) (Entered: 07/20/2010)

July 19, 2010

July 19, 2010

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TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION AND ORDER FORM by Creative Networks, LLC for proceedings held on 7/19/10 before Judge Susan R. Bolton. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 07/20/2010)

July 20, 2010

July 20, 2010

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TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION AND ORDER FORM by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for proceedings held on 07/19/2010 before Judge Susan R. Bolton. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 07/21/2010)

July 21, 2010

July 21, 2010

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Hearing held on 07/19/2010 before Judge Susan R Bolton. Court Reporter: Elizabeth A Lemke. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/17/2010. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/27/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/25/2010. (BAS) (Entered: 07/27/2010)

July 27, 2010

July 27, 2010

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NOTICE re Discovery Responses by Creative Networks, LLC. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 08/11/2010)

Aug. 11, 2010

Aug. 11, 2010

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NOTICE re Service of Plaintiff EEOC's Disclosure of Expert Testimony to Defendant by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 08/27/2010)

Aug. 27, 2010

Aug. 27, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Rosemary Padilla, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 09/13/2010)

Sept. 13, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Tina Abbey, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 09/13/2010)

Sept. 13, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Rochelle Duran, filed by Creative Networks, LLC. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 09/22/2010)

Sept. 22, 2010

Sept. 22, 2010

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rosas, Lucila) (Entered: 09/30/2010)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Sept. 30, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Jennifer Hardin, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 09/30/2010)

Sept. 30, 2010

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ORDER re 61 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney: On September 30, 2010, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff EEOC. IT IS ORDERED that the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel will be denied within 3 days of the date of this order if counsel does not comply with the ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, Section II(G), specifically, subparagraph 1b. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 10/1/10. (MAW) (Entered: 10/01/2010)

Oct. 1, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Eva Sankey, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/07/2010)

Oct. 7, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Bob Costello, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/07/2010)

Oct. 7, 2010

Oct. 7, 2010

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NOTICE re Amended Notice of Deposition of Rochelle Duran by Creative Networks LLC. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 10/11/2010)

Oct. 11, 2010

Oct. 11, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Megan Neal, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/13/2010)

Oct. 13, 2010

Oct. 13, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Ron Cornelison, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/13/2010)

Oct. 13, 2010

Oct. 13, 2010

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NOTICE re Service of Plaintiff EEOC's Rule 26(A)(1) First Supplemental Disclosure Statement by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/15/2010)

Oct. 15, 2010

Oct. 15, 2010

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NOTICE re Service of EEOC's Fifth Request for Production of Documents, Third Set of Non-Uniform Interrogatories, and Third Set of Requests for Production by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/20/2010)

Oct. 20, 2010

Oct. 20, 2010

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MOTION to Compel Applicant Information and for an Extension of Time by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/22/2010)

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6 Text of Proposed Order

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Additional Attachments to Main Document re 71 MOTION to Compel Applicant Information and for an Extension of Time Exhibit 6 by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/22/2010)

Oct. 22, 2010

Oct. 22, 2010

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC's First Supplemental Response to Requests for Production (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/25/2010)

Oct. 25, 2010

Oct. 25, 2010

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC's Second Supplemental Disclosure Statement (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/25/2010)

Oct. 25, 2010

Oct. 25, 2010

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NOTICE re Service by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC's Third Supplemental Rule 26(A)(1) Disclosure Statement. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/25/2010)

Oct. 25, 2010

Oct. 25, 2010

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NOTICE re Service of Defendant's First Supplemental Disclosure Statement by Creative Networks LLC. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 10/25/2010)

Oct. 25, 2010

Oct. 25, 2010

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rosas, Lucila) (Entered: 10/25/2010)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Oct. 25, 2010

Oct. 25, 2010

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NOTICE of Attorney Substitution by Andrea Gail Baran (Baran, Andrea) (Entered: 10/25/2010)

Oct. 25, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Bianca Contreras, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/26/2010)

Oct. 26, 2010

Oct. 26, 2010

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NOTICE re Amended Notice of Service of Plaintiff EEOC's First Supplemental Response To Requests For Production And Of EEOC's Second Supplemental Disclosure Statement by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 74 Certificate of Service, 73 Certificate of Service. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/27/2010)

Oct. 27, 2010

Oct. 27, 2010

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NOTICE re Amended Notice of Service of Plaintiff EEOC's Third Supplemental Rule 26(A)(1) Disclosure Statement by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 75 Notice (Other). (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 10/27/2010)

Oct. 27, 2010

Oct. 27, 2010

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ORDER re 77 that Lucila G. Rosas be withdrawn as counsel in this matter. Mary Jo O'Neill, Andrea Baran, Meenoo Chahbazi and Diana Chen shall remain as counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 10/27/10.(KMG) (Entered: 10/27/2010)

Oct. 27, 2010

Oct. 27, 2010

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ORDER 71 DENYING the motion for extension of time. Counsel are directed to paragraph J of the Rule 16 Scheduling Order signed by this Court on February 1, 2010. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 10/27/10.(KMG) (Entered: 10/27/2010)

Oct. 27, 2010

Oct. 27, 2010

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Minute Order: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Hearing set on 11/8/2010 at 04:30 PM before Judge Susan R Bolton. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 10/29/2010)

Oct. 29, 2010

Oct. 29, 2010

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NOTICE of Deposition of Rule 30(b)(6), filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/01/2010)

Nov. 1, 2010

Nov. 1, 2010

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86

NOTICE of Deposition of Rule 30(b)(6) (Amended), filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/02/2010)

Nov. 2, 2010

Nov. 2, 2010

PACER
87

NOTICE re Amended Notice of Deposition of Bianca Contreras by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 79 Notice of Deposition. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/04/2010)

Nov. 4, 2010

Nov. 4, 2010

PACER
88

NOTICE of Deposition of Charles Laboda, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/04/2010)

Nov. 4, 2010

Nov. 4, 2010

PACER
89

NOTICE re Amended Notice of Deposition of Ron Cornelison by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 68 Notice of Deposition. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/05/2010)

Nov. 5, 2010

Nov. 5, 2010

PACER
90

NOTICE re Amended Notice of Deposition of Ron Cornelison by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 89 Notice (Other). (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/05/2010)

Nov. 5, 2010

Nov. 5, 2010

PACER
91

NOTICE re Amended Notice of Deposition of Tina Abbey by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 59 Notice of Deposition. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/05/2010)

Nov. 5, 2010

Nov. 5, 2010

PACER
94

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Susan R Bolton: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Hearing held on 11/8/2010 held at the request of Plaintiff's counsel. The Court is advised the issue is the form of letter to be sent to the applicants, as previously discussed on July 19, 2010 52 . Discussion held. IT IS ORDERED directing counsel to each file the proposed form of letter to the Court by 2:00 p.m., November 9, 2010, and the Court will select the letter that will be sent to the applicants. (Court Reporter Elizabeth Lemke)(MAW) (Entered: 11/09/2010)

Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

PACER
92

RESPONSE re 94 Court Order by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) Modified on 11/10/2010 CORRECTION: as to document linkage. (KMG). (Entered: 11/09/2010)

Nov. 9, 2010

Nov. 9, 2010

PACER
93

NOTICE re Submission of Proposed Mailer Language by Creative Networks LLC. (McKay, Neil) (Entered: 11/09/2010)

Nov. 9, 2010

Nov. 9, 2010

PACER
95

ORDER re 92 that Plaintiff's proposed letter shall be sent. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 11/10/10. (NOTE: See Order for full details)(KMG) (Entered: 11/10/2010)

Nov. 10, 2010

Nov. 10, 2010

PACER
96

STIPULATION Regard Defendant's Undue Hardship Defense by Creative Networks LLC, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/18/2010)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Nov. 18, 2010

Nov. 18, 2010

PACER
97

NOTICE of Deposition of Creative Networks, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/18/2010)

Nov. 18, 2010

Nov. 18, 2010

PACER
98

NOTICE of Deposition of Creative Networks, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 11/18/2010)

Nov. 18, 2010

Nov. 18, 2010

PACER
99

ORDER pursuant to the parties 96 Stipulation: that Defendant will not assert an undue hardship defense or introduce evidence of undue hardship in this case, pursuant to Sections 101 and 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §12111(10) & §12112 (b)(5). Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 11/19/10. (KMG) (Entered: 11/19/2010)

Nov. 19, 2010

Nov. 19, 2010

PACER
100

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Memorandum in Support by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Chahbazi, Meenoo) (Entered: 01/14/2011)

Jan. 14, 2011

Jan. 14, 2011

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Case Details

State / Territory: Arizona

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 28, 2009

Closing Date: 2015

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

EEOC on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing employees

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Creative Networks LLC, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $57,500

Order Duration: 2013 - 2015

Content of Injunction:

Expungement of Employment Record

Reasonable Accommodation

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Monitoring

Issues

General:

Failure to train

Testing

Disability and Disability Rights:

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Modifications

Hearing impairment

Discrimination-area:

Accommodation / Leave

Hiring

Other Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc)

Testing

Training

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Type of Facility:

Non-government for-profit

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits