Case: Moussouris v. Microsoft Corporation

2:15-cv-01483 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Sept. 16, 2015

Closed Date: Nov. 20, 2020

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Case Summary

On September 16, 2015, the plaintiff, a former female technical employee of Microsoft, filed a class action lawsuit in the Western District of Washington against Microsoft Corporation. The plaintiff, represented by Outten & Golden LLP, sued the defendant under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000(e), and state law. The plaintiff alleged that as a result of the defendant’s policies, patterns, and practices, female technical employees received less compensation and were pro…

On September 16, 2015, the plaintiff, a former female technical employee of Microsoft, filed a class action lawsuit in the Western District of Washington against Microsoft Corporation. The plaintiff, represented by Outten & Golden LLP, sued the defendant under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000(e), and state law. The plaintiff alleged that as a result of the defendant’s policies, patterns, and practices, female technical employees received less compensation and were promoted less frequently than their male counterparts. Specifically, the plaintiff alleged that the force ranking system used by the defendant systematically undervalued female technical employees, resulting in lower pay and fewer promotions than male peers despite equal or better performance.

On October 27, 2015, the plaintiff amended her complaint to include additional named plaintiffs. On November 12, 2015, the defendant moved to dismiss for failure to state a claim on the following: plaintiffs’ disparate treatment claims on the grounds that the plaintiffs failed to allege intent to discriminate by the defendant; plaintiffs’ disparate impact claims for failure to allege a causal relationship between the forced ranking system and the alleged disparate impact; and plaintiffs’ retaliation claims for failure to state a prima facie case of retaliation. Defendant also moved to strike the plaintiffs’ class definition on the grounds it was not ascertainable and the plaintiff's Title VII claims on grounds of timeliness.

On March 7, 2016, the court (Judge James L. Robart) denied the defendant’s motion to strike the class definition as it was not implausible on its face and the plaintiffs deserved to develop the facts and/or and definition of their class via class discovery. The court denied the motion to strike Title VII allegations on grounds of timeliness without prejudice as the motion raised a relevant dispute. The court denied the motion to dismiss the plaintiff's disparate treatment claims as the plaintiffs satisfied the pleading requirements of the claim. The court also denied the motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s retaliation claim as the allegations created a plausible inference that the plaintiffs suffered at least one adverse employment action while working for the defendant. However, the Court granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss the disparate impact claims as the plaintiffs did not demonstrate sufficient factual allegations to show how the forced ranking system caused a systematic undervaluation of female technical employees. The Court granted the plaintiffs thirty days to amend the complaint to resolve the lack of detail with respect to the disparate impact claim. 2016 WL 4472930.

On April 6, 2016, the plaintiffs submitted their second amended complaint, which contained additional factual allegations to support their disparate impact claim. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss the disparate impact claims of the second amended complaint on April 25, 2016. On October 14, 2016, the court denied the defendant’s motion to dismiss the plaintiff's disparate impact claim, finding the additional facts sufficient to make the plaintiffs’ claims plausible. 2016 WL 6037978.

Over the next year, the parties engaged in class discovery. On October 27, 2017, plaintiffs moved for class certification of female employees in Stock Levels 59-67 working in the Engineering and/or the I/T Operations Professions from September 16, 2012, to the present.

On April 6, 2018, the defendants moved for summary judgment. They argued that the plaintiffs were procedurally barred from bringing their claims due to statute of limitation issues and that they could not establish a proper case for disparate treatment. They also alleged that the named plaintiff's constructive discharge claim failed due to her continuing to work long after the work conditions became allegedly intolerable, and that their retaliation claims failed due to no adverse action being taken against them.

On June 25, 2018, the court denied the plaintiff's class certification in a sealed order. 2018 WL 3328418. The court concluded that the plaintiffs had not affirmatively demonstrated commonality of fact, typicality of claims, or adequate protection of interests among the class. On July 9, 2018, the plaintiffs began the appeal process in the Ninth Circuit to contest the denial of class certification.

On July 11, 2018, the court issued an order granting partial summary judgment for the defendants. 2018 WL 3584701. The defendant's motion for summary judgment for the denial of punitive damages under state law was granted, and the rest of their motion was denied, including leaving open the possibility for punitive damages under federal law. Due to identifying information contained within the order it has been sealed.

On December 24, 2019, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of class certification, agreeing with the District Court that certain requirements for class certification were not satisfied here and concluding that the District Court did not abuse its discretion. On March 6, 2020, the parties were ordered to meet and confer on how the case should proceed, and a few months later, on November 16, 2020, the plaintiff's claim was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, with each party bearing its own attorney fees and costs. The case was then terminated on November 20, 2020.

Summary Authors

Cade Boland (11/27/2017)

Carter Powers Beggs (11/19/2019)

Kathleen Lok (11/3/2022)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bien, Rachel Megan (New York)

Chomski, Cara B. (New York)

Danna, Michael C (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Curtis, Wendy Butler (District of Columbia)

Damrell, Lauri A. (California)

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Docket [PACER]

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Class Action Complaint

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Complaint
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Order

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Second Amended Class Action Complaint

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Order

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Order Appointing Special Master

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Order Denying Class Certification

July 6, 2018

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Order on Motion for Summary Judgment

Nov. 11, 2018

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Memorandum

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Dec. 24, 2019

Dec. 24, 2019

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799 Fed.Appx. 799

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4537360/moussouris-v-microsoft-corporation/

Last updated Feb. 7, 2024, 3:08 a.m.

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COMPLAINT Class Action Complaint against defendant(s) Microsoft Corporation with JURY DEMAND (Receipt # 0981-4161088) Attorney Sharon M Lee added to party Katherine Moussouris(pty:pla), filed by Katherine Moussouris. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 09/16/2015)

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PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS by Plaintiff Katherine Moussouris (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 09/16/2015)

Sept. 16, 2015

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Kelly M. Dermody FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Katherine Moussouris (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4163135 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 09/17/2015)

Sept. 17, 2015

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Anne B. Shaver FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Katherine Moussouris (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4163156 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 09/17/2015)

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ORDER re 3 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Kelly M Dermody for Katherine Moussouris, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/17/2015)

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ORDER re 4 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Anne B. Shaver for Katherine Moussouris, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/17/2015)

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Judge James L. Robart added. (ST)

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Summons electronically issued as to defendant(s) Microsoft Corporation. (ST) (Entered: 09/17/2015)

Sept. 17, 2015

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant(s) Microsoft Corporation with JURY DEMAND, filed by Katherine Moussouris. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Mark Steven Parris on behalf of Defendant Microsoft Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 10/28/2015)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Adam T. Klein FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4214113 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 10/30/2015)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Ossai Miazad FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4214122 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 10/30/2015)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Katrina Eiland FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4214130 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 10/30/2015)

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ORDER re 10 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Adam T Klein for Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, and for Dana Piermarini, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/30/2015)

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ORDER re 11 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Ossai Miazad for Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, and for Dana Piermarini, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/30/2015)

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ORDER re 12 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Katrina L Eiland for Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, and for Dana Piermarini, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/30/2015)

Oct. 30, 2015

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER by parties (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 11/05/2015)

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STIPULATION AND ORDER; dft's responsive pleading due 11/12/15; dft's motion to be noted for 12/18/15, opposition due 12/7/15, reply due 12/18/15 by Judge James L. Robart. (RS) (Entered: 11/06/2015)

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ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due by 1/8/2016, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 12/28/2015, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 1/8/2016, by Judge James L. Robart. (CC) (Entered: 11/09/2015)

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SCHEDULING ORDER REGARDING CLASS CERTIFICATION MOTION. Deadline to complete discovery on class certification - February 13, 2016. Deadline for Plaintiffs to file motion for class certification - March 16, 2016. by Judge James L. Robart. (CC) (Entered: 11/09/2015)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Michael Levin-Gesundheit FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Katherine Moussouris (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4228760 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Lynne C. Hermle FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4229211 (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Jessica R. Perry FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4229226 (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

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Nov. 12, 2015

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, STRIKE AND/OR FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT by Defendant Microsoft Corporation. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Microsoft's Motion to Dismiss, Strike and/or for More Definite Statement) Noting Date 12/18/2015, (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Microsoft Corporation (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

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ORDER re 20 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Michael Levin-Gesundheit for Katherine Moussouris, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 11/13/2015)

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ORDER re 21 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Lynne C Hermie Lynne C. Hermle for Microsoft Corporation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) Modified on 1/27/2016 (DS). (Entered: 11/13/2015)

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ORDER re 22 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Jessica R Perry for Microsoft Corporation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 11/13/2015)

Nov. 13, 2015

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RESPONSE, by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini, to 23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, STRIKE AND/OR FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT. Oral Argument Requested. (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

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REPLY, filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation, TO RESPONSE to 23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, STRIKE AND/OR FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2015)

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REQUEST by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini for Judicial Notice re 28 Response to Motion (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 01/05/2016)

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NOTICE of Association of Attorney by Michael C Subit on behalf of Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini. (Subit, Michael) (Entered: 01/06/2016)

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JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

Jan. 8, 2016

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MINUTE ORDER by Judge James L. Robart. Telephonic hearing regarding discovery dispute is set for 1/29/2016 at 09:00 AM before Judge James L. Robart. Briefs to be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on 1/25/2016. (PM) (Entered: 01/20/2016)

Jan. 20, 2016

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PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) Stipulated Protective Order (Shaver, Anne) (Entered: 01/21/2016)

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MOTION for Discovery by Defendant Microsoft Corporation. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Regarding Discovery Dispute) Noting Date 1/29/2016, (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

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Plaintiffs' BRIEF Regarding 30(b)(6) Discovery Dispute by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Shaver, Anne) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

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DECLARATION of Jessica R. Perry In Support of Microsoft's Memorandum of Points and Authorities Re Discovery Dispute filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation re 35 MOTION for Discovery (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

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DECLARATION of Martin Loughlin In Support of Microsoft's Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Discovery Dispute filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation re 35 MOTION for Discovery (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

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DECLARATION of Larrissa Johnson in Support of Microsoft's Memorandum of Points and Authorities Re Discovery Dispute filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation re 35 MOTION for Discovery (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

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DECLARATION of Shreejit Sugathan in Support of Microsoft's Memorandum of Points and Authorities Re Discovery Dispute filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation re 35 MOTION for Discovery (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

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PRAECIPE re 37 Declaration of Jessica R. Perry in Support of Microsoft's Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Discovery Dispute by Defendant Microsoft Corporation (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Wendy Butler Curtis FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4315415 (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

Jan. 26, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Lauri A. Damrell FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4315419 (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Defendant Microsoft Corporation re 43 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 42 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

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ORDER re 42 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Wendy Butler Curtis for Microsoft Corporation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 01/27/2016)

Jan. 27, 2016

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ORDER re 43 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Lauri A Damrell for Microsoft Corporation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 01/27/2016)

Jan. 27, 2016

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NOTICE of Supplemental Filing re 36 Brief ; filed by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Shaver, Anne) (Entered: 01/28/2016)

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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge James L. Robart. (PM) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

Jan. 29, 2016

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge James L. Robart- Dep Clerk: Casey Condon; Pla Counsel: Kelly Dermody, Anne Shaver, Adam Klein, Michael Subit; Def Counsel: Mark Parris, Jessica Perry, Wendy Curtis, Lauri Damrell; CR: Nancy Bauer; Telephone Conference held on 1/29/2016. The court quashes both pending deposition notices without prejudice to future discovery. The court strikes the schedule for class discovery and the motion for class certification, Dkt. # 19, until the court rules on the motion to dismiss, Dkt. # 23. The court rules the motion for discovery is moot, Dkt. #35. Within ten (10) days of the court's ruling on the motion to dismiss, the court directs counsel to submit an agreed schedule on class discovery and the motion for class certification. In the event the parties cannot agree, each side may propose a schedule and the court will rule. (CC) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

Jan. 29, 2016

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Concerning Production of Electronically Stored Information by parties (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 02/08/2016)

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STIPULATION AND ORDER concerning production of electronically stored information by Judge James L. Robart. (RS) (Entered: 02/10/2016)

Feb. 10, 2016

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part Microsoft's 23 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; court grants plaintiffs 30 days to amend their complaint and directs parties to file a proposed class discovery and certification schedule within 15 days by Judge James L. Robart.(RS) (Entered: 03/08/2016)

March 7, 2016

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER on class discovery and certification schedule by parties (Shaver, Anne) (Entered: 03/23/2016)

March 23, 2016

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MINUTE ORDER by Judge James L. Robart. The court ORDERS that Plaintiffs file their class certification motion so as to note no later than 10/7/2016. The deadline to complete discovery on class certification shall be 8/12/2016.(AD) (Entered: 03/25/2016)

March 25, 2016

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Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant(s) Microsoft Corporation with JURY DEMAND, filed by Dana Piermarini, Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Shaver, Anne) (Entered: 04/06/2016)

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April 6, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Yaman Salahi FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4405004 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 04/07/2016)

April 7, 2016

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ORDER re 56 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Yaman Salahi for Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, and for Dana Piermarini, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 04/07/2016)

April 7, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Elizabeth V. Stork FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4405598 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 04/07/2016)

April 7, 2016

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ORDER re 58 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Elizabeth V Stork for Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, and for Dana Piermarini, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 04/07/2016)

April 7, 2016

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MINUTE ORDER by Judge James L. Robart setting a telephone hearing for 5/3/2016 at 02:00 PM regarding a discovery dispute. Each party to submit up to a 4 page brief by 5:00 PM on 4/28/2016. (PM) (Entered: 04/20/2016)

April 20, 2016

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ANSWER to 55 Amended Complaint by Microsoft Corporation.(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

April 25, 2016

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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Disparate Impact Claims in Second Amended Complaint by Defendant Microsoft Corporation. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Microsoft's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Disparate Impact Claims In Second Amended Complaint) Noting Date 5/20/2016, (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

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April 25, 2016

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REQUEST by Defendant Microsoft Corporation for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Disparate Impact Claims in Second Amended Complaint re 62 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Disparate Impact Claims in Second Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Request for Judicial Notice, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B to Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C to Request for Judicial Notice, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D to Request for Judicial Notice)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

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April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

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64

MOTION to Compel Responses to Microsoft's First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Holly Muenchow by Defendant Microsoft Corporation. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 5/3/2016, (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 04/28/2016)

April 28, 2016

April 28, 2016

PACER
65

DECLARATION of Lauri A. Damrell filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation re 64 MOTION to Compel Responses to Microsoft's First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Holly Muenchow (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-C)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 04/28/2016)

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April 28, 2016

April 28, 2016

PACER
66

PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 64 MOTION to Compel Responses to Microsoft's First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Holly Muenchow (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 04/28/2016)

April 28, 2016

April 28, 2016

PACER
67

MEMORANDUM of Law re Contention Interrogatories Discovery Dispute by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Levin-Gesundheit, Michael) (Entered: 04/28/2016)

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April 28, 2016

April 28, 2016

PACER
68

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Rachel Geman FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini Receipt No. 0981-4434639 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 05/02/2016)

May 2, 2016

May 2, 2016

PACER
69

ORDER re 68 Application. The Court ADMITS Attorney Rachel J Geman for Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, and for Dana Piermarini, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 05/02/2016)

May 2, 2016

May 2, 2016

PACER
70

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge James L. Robart- Dep Clerk: Casey Condon; Pla Counsel: Kelly Dermody, Adam Klein, Anne Shaver, Michael Subit; Def Counsel: Lauri Damrell, Mark Parris; CR: Nancy Bauer; Telephone Conference held on 5/3/2016. The court hears from counsel on the Motion to Compel, Dkt. #64. For the reasons stated on the record, the court grants the motion. The court orders Plaintiff Holly Muenchow to provide responses to Microsoft's First Set of Interrogatories by noon, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. (CC) (Entered: 05/03/2016)

May 3, 2016

May 3, 2016

PACER
71

RESPONSE, by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini, to 62 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Disparate Impact Claims in Second Amended Complaint. Oral Argument Requested. (Levin-Gesundheit, Michael) (Entered: 05/16/2016)

May 16, 2016

May 16, 2016

PACER
72

DECLARATION of Anne B. Shaver ISO Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini re 62 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Disparate Impact Claims in Second Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Levin-Gesundheit, Michael) (Entered: 05/16/2016)

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May 16, 2016

May 16, 2016

PACER
73

DECLARATION of Holly Muenchow ISO Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini re 62 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Disparate Impact Claims in Second Amended Complaint (Levin-Gesundheit, Michael) (Entered: 05/16/2016)

May 16, 2016

May 16, 2016

PACER
74

REPLY, filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation, TO RESPONSE to 62 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Disparate Impact Claims in Second Amended Complaint (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 05/20/2016)

May 20, 2016

May 20, 2016

PACER
75

REQUEST by Defendant Microsoft Corporation for Judicial Notice re 74 Reply to Response to Motion (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 05/20/2016)

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May 20, 2016

May 20, 2016

PACER
76

DECLARATION of Lauri A. Damrell in Support of Reply filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation re 62 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Disparate Impact Claims in Second Amended Complaint (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 05/20/2016)

May 20, 2016

May 20, 2016

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings: Counsel for Plaintiffs and counsel for Defendant contacted the court to request a hearing on their dispute over the temporal scope of discovery. Plaintiffs and Defendant are each to submit a brief on that issue, not to exceed five (5) pages, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. The court will then hold an in-court hearing on the issue at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016, in Courtroom 14106.(CC)

May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings

May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

PACER
77

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Cara B. Chomski FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4465979 (Lee, Sharon) (Entered: 05/26/2016)

May 26, 2016

May 26, 2016

PACER
78

ORDER re 77 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Cara B Chomski for plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow,and Dana Piermarini, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(CDA) (Entered: 05/27/2016)

May 27, 2016

May 27, 2016

PACER
79

MEMORANDUM re Set/Reset Hearings, on Dispute Regarding Temporal Scope of Class & Discovery by Defendant Microsoft Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 06/01/2016)

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June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

PACER
80

Plaintiffs' BRIEF Regarding Temporal Scope Discovery Dispute by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Shaver, Anne) (Entered: 06/01/2016)

June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

PACER
81

DECLARATION of Lauri A. Damrell re 79 Memorandum by Defendant Microsoft Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 06/01/2016)

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June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

PACER
82

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge James L. Robart- Dep Clerk: Casey Condon; Pla Counsel: Kelly Dermody, Michael Subit; Def Counsel: Mark Parris; CR: Nickie Drury; Status Hearing held on 6/6/2016. The court, treating this dispute as a matter of discovery and reserving judgment on the merits, holds that the the class discovery period shall begin on January 1, 2010. (CC) (Entered: 06/06/2016)

June 6, 2016

June 6, 2016

PACER
83

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 6/6/2016 before Judge James L. Robart.Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.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. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Nickoline Drury, nickoline_drury@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8508. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/8/2016, (ND) (Entered: 06/10/2016)

June 10, 2016

June 10, 2016

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings: Counsel for Plaintiffs and counsel for Defendants contacted the court to request a hearing on two separate discovery disputes. Counsel may file additional briefing, not to exceed 12 pages, on the two discovery issues raised with the court. The briefs shall be filed by noon, Thursday, July 7, 2016. A Telephone Conference is scheduled Monday, July 18, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. before Judge James L. Robart. (CC)

June 24, 2016

June 24, 2016

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings

June 24, 2016

June 24, 2016

PACER

Counsel for Plaintiffs and counsel for Defendant contacted the court, and Defendants requested additional briefing on a separate merits issue to be taken up in conjunction with the court's July 18, 2016, telephone conference. Plaintiffs opposed that request. The court denies Defendant's request for additional briefing on the issue and will take up the parties' proposals for how to address the issue at the July 18, 2016, telephonic hearing. (VE)

July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016

PACER

Docket Annotation

July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016

PACER
84

MEMORANDUM Plaintiffs Memorandum Of Law Regarding Internal Employee Complaints And Company Audits Discovery Dispute by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Shaver, Anne) (Entered: 07/07/2016)

July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016

PACER
85

DECLARATION of YAMAN SALAHI re 84 Memorandum by Plaintiffs Katherine Moussouris, Holly Muenchow, Dana Piermarini (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S, # 20 Exhibit T, # 21 Exhibit U)(Shaver, Anne) (Entered: 07/07/2016)

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July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016

PACER
86

MOTION to Quash Plaintiffs' Request for Internal Investigation Files and Approve Use of a Categorical Privilege Log by Defendant Microsoft Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/18/2016, (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 07/07/2016)

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July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016

RECAP
87

DECLARATION of Lauri A. Damrell filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation re 86 MOTION to Quash Plaintiffs' Request for Internal Investigation Files and Approve Use of a Categorical Privilege Log (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J)(Parris, Mark) (Entered: 07/07/2016)

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July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings: Counsel for Plaintiffs and counsel for Defendant contacted the court regarding a miscommunication related to the pending discovery disputes. The court STRIKES the July 18, 2016, telephone conference on those disputes and reschedules that telephone conference for Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at 4:00 PM. The court GRANTS each party an additional six (6) pages of briefing on the discovery disputes, to be submitted no later than 12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (RS)

July 12, 2016

July 12, 2016

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings

July 12, 2016

July 12, 2016

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings: The Telephone Conference scheduled July 26, 2016 is continued to Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge James L. Robart. (CC)

July 14, 2016

July 14, 2016

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings

July 14, 2016

July 14, 2016

PACER
88

Supplemental MOTION to Quash Plaintiffs' Request for Internal Analyses and Approve Use of Categorical Privilege Log by Defendant Microsoft Corporation. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/2/2016, (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 07/20/2016)

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July 20, 2016

July 20, 2016

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 16, 2015

Closing Date: Nov. 20, 2020

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Female technical employees of Microsoft.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Outten & Golden

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Microsoft Corporation, Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

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

State Anti-Discrimination Law

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

General:

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Impact

Disparate Treatment

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female