Case: EEOC v. Westcon Group North America, Inc.

7:03-cv-07338 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Sept. 18, 2003

Closed Date: Sept. 13, 2004

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Case Summary

In September 2003, the New York District Office of the EEOC brought this lawsuit against Westcon Group North America, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. We do not have a copy of the complaint; therefore, the exact allegations involved are unknown. Following a series of status and settlement conferences, the parties settled in September 2004 through a consent decree. We do not have a copy of the consent decree; therefore, the exact agreement details are unknown.

Summary Authors

Daisy Manning (10/1/2007)

People


Judge(s)

Scheindlin, Shira A. (New York)

Yanthis, George A. (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bissell, Katherine (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Ptasiewicz, Seth (New Jersey)

Judge(s)

Scheindlin, Shira A. (New York)

Yanthis, George A. (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

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7:03-cv-07338

Docket [PACER]

Sept. 13, 2004

Sept. 13, 2004

Docket

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Docket

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COMPLAINT filed. Summons issued and Notice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (USA). (mde) Modified on 09/19/2003 (Entered: 09/19/2003)

Sept. 18, 2003

Sept. 18, 2003

Magistrate Judge George A. Yanthis is so designated. (mde) (Entered: 09/19/2003)

Sept. 18, 2003

Sept. 18, 2003

2

ANSWER to Complaint by Westcon, Inc. (Attorney Seth Ptasiewicz from the Firm: Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edel) . (pf) (Entered: 10/16/2003)

Oct. 15, 2003

Oct. 15, 2003

PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held before Judge Shira A. Scheindlin . (ae) (Entered: 11/21/2003)

Nov. 18, 2003

Nov. 18, 2003

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 6/15/2004; the date by which plntff will supply its pre-trial order matters to dft 7/1/04; pre-trial order submitted by 7/15/04; final pre-trial conference; 6/22/04 at 4:30. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 11/18/03) (pf, ) (Entered: 12/01/2003)

Nov. 19, 2003

Nov. 19, 2003

5

ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Settlement. Referred to Magistrate Judge George A. Yanthis. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 11/18/2003) The Clerk's Office Has Mailed Copies.(mde, ) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

Nov. 24, 2003

Nov. 24, 2003

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George A. Yanthis : Telephone Conference held on 12/5/2003. (pf, ) (Entered: 01/06/2004)

Dec. 5, 2003

Dec. 5, 2003

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George A. Yanthis : Telephone Conference held and completed on 12/12/2003. S/C set for 1/22/2004 at 1:30 p.m. (Submitted by Donna Hilbert). (mde, ) (Entered: 12/17/2003)

Dec. 12, 2003

Dec. 12, 2003

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STIPULATION AND ORDER The caption in this matter is herein modified as follows:Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Plaintiff v. Westcon Group North America Inc. (f/k/a/)Business Operation Services Corp,Defendant (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 12/10/2003) (Sacco, John) (Entered: 01/02/2004)

Dec. 12, 2003

Dec. 12, 2003

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STIPULATION AND ORDER MODIFYING CAPTION: It is hereby Stipulated by and between the parties as follows: That the caption of thi smatter is herein modified as follows: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Plntff v. Westcon Group North America, Inc. (f/k/a Business Operations Corp.. Dft; The Clerk of the Court is hereby directed to take all necessary steps to correct the caption of this matter in the COurt's recordsto accurately reflect the identity of the Dfts...So Ordered: (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 12/10/03) (pf, ) (Entered: 01/09/2004)

Dec. 12, 2003

Dec. 12, 2003

MEMORANDUM TO THE DOCKET CLERK: Settlement Conference held and Concluded. Next Status Conference set for 04/01/04 at 1:30 pm. Submitted By: Donna Hilbert. (dcr, ) (Entered: 02/05/2004)

Jan. 22, 2004

Jan. 22, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George A. Yanthis : Settlement Conference held on 4/1/2004. (pf, ) (Entered: 04/12/2004)

April 1, 2004

April 1, 2004

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ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Shira A. Scheindlin from Seth Ptasiewicz dated 5/21/04 re: counsel for parties jointly request that the discovery deadline in this matter be extended an additional 90 days; parties further request that the 6/22/04 conference be converted into a settlement conference and the final pretrial order be extended 90 days. Dft's request is granted to the following extent: the discovery deadline is extended by thirty days to 7/15/04. The final pretrial order is now due on 8/16/04. The final pretrial conference is adjourned to 7/22/04 at 4:30 p.m. At that time the court will conduct a settlement conference if needed. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 5/24/04) (dle, ) (Entered: 05/28/2004)

May 27, 2004

May 27, 2004

Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Discovery due by 7/15/2004. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/22/2004 04:30 PM before Judge Shira A. Scheindlin. Pretrial Order due by 8/16/2004. (dle, ) (Entered: 05/28/2004)

May 27, 2004

May 27, 2004

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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of "confidential information". (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 6/3/04) (jco, ) (Entered: 06/08/2004)

June 7, 2004

June 7, 2004

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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER:.... (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 6/4/04) (pf, ) (Entered: 06/16/2004)

June 8, 2004

June 8, 2004

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ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for discovery disputes. Referred to Magistrate Judge George A. Yanthis. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 7/7/04) (rag, ) (Entered: 07/12/2004)

July 9, 2004

July 9, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George A. Yanthis : Telephone Conference held on 7/13/2004. Defendant shall submit proposed order addressing discovery dispute, by fax, no later than end of business day today, 7-13-04. (dh, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)

July 13, 2004

July 13, 2004

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LETTER addressed to Judge George A. Yanthis from Seth Ptasiewicz dated 7/13/2004 re: If the proposed form of Order meets with Your Honor's approval, and no objection to the Order is filed with Your Honor, we ask that you execute the proposed form of Order.. Document filed by Westcon Group North America Inc. (f/k/a/ Business Operation Services Corp.).(mde, ) (Entered: 07/15/2004)

July 15, 2004

July 15, 2004

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CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER:... (Signed by Judge George A. Yanthis on 7/15/04) Copies sent by Chambers.(pf, ) (Entered: 07/19/2004)

July 15, 2004

July 15, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Shira A. Scheindlin : Pretrial Conference held on 8/9/2004. (jco, ) (Entered: 08/12/2004)

Aug. 9, 2004

Aug. 9, 2004

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CONSENT DECREE: NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements set forth herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows, the court finds appropriate, and therefore, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that: See document for details. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 09/16/04) Clerk's Office Mailed Copies..(dcr, ) (Entered: 10/05/2004)

Sept. 13, 2004

Sept. 13, 2004

Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 18, 2003

Closing Date: Sept. 13, 2004

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers.

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Westcon Group North America Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits