Case: United States of America v. Municipio De Vega Alta

3:06-cv-01302 | U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico

Filed Date: March 21, 2006

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

On March 21, 2006, the United States Department of Justice ("D.O.J.") filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. ("Title VII") in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico against Municipio de Vega Alta (Municipality of Vega Alta). The D.O.J. asked the court for injunctive relief, alleging that the defendant had violated Title VII, through its agency the Municipal Police, by discriminating against female officers on the basis of sex and by retaliating against a m…

The complaint alleges that the Municipal Police discriminated on the basis of sex by: (1) excluding female officers from supervisory duties, regular shift work, driving patrol cars and other vehicles, and conducting investigations commensurate with their experience; (2) assigning female officers to clerical duties; and (3) failing or refusing to take appropriate action to remedy the effects of the discriminatory treatment. The complaint further alleges that the Municipal Police retaliated against a male officer for his participation in the EEOC investigation of sex discrimination by: (1) excluding him from supervisory duties in a desirable area; (2) transferring him out of the desirable area; (3) denying him the opportunity to participate in relevant training sessions; (4) threatening him with suspension or termination; (5) denying him a letter of reference for employment with another municipality; and (6) failing or refusing to take appropriate action to remedy the effects of the retaliatory treatment.

The individual employees sought to intervene as plaintiffs. In the intervenor's complaint, the employees named as defendants the municipality as well as the mayor and the commissioner of police. The plaintiffs sought relief under Title VII for sex discrimination and retaliation and also sought relief under several local laws. The defendants moved the court to dismiss the intervenor complaint arguing that it had not been filed within the requisite ninety (90) day period following the receipt of a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC. The mayor and the commissioner of police moved the court to dismiss the complaint arguing that as individuals, they could not be sued under Title VII. On May 15, 2007, the District Court for the District of Puerto Rico (Judge Juan Perez-Gimenez) granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion to dismiss. The court dismissed the Title VII retaliation claims on the grounds that the plaintiff's had failed to file within the requisite ninety day period. The court declined to dismiss the Title VII sex discrimination claims on the grounds that the plaintiffs have an unqualified right to intervene in a suit brought on their behalf. All Title VII claims against the mayor and the commissioner of police were dismissed on the grounds that there is no individual liability under Title VII.

On September 4, 2007, the parties submitted a motion to enter a consent decree, which was granted on September 10, 2007. Under the decree, parties made no admissions. With respect to four individual plaintiff-intervenors, the decree provided for monetary relief of varying amounts as damages and attorney's fees (adding up to $225,000.00). The defendant agreed to expunge their employment records of negative references, and in the case of one plaintiff, to provide neutral references. The plaintiffs in exchange released all of their claims.

The decree also contained general injunctions on the following: 1) prohibition of gender discrimination with respect to compensation, terms and conditions of employment; 2) prohibition on retaliation. The defendant agreed to implement a clearly described complaints procedure with multiple and accessible venues with following features: 1) protection of confidentiality of complainants; 2) prompt, thorough, impartial investigation of gender discrimination complaints; 3) prompt actions, if discrimination or retaliation occurred; 4) distribution of the new policies and procedures. The municipality also agreed to provide training on gender discrimination and retaliation to all supervisors, lasting at least three hours. The United States retained a right to monitor compliance at any point. The Court retained jurisdiction over the implementation of the decree for three years. The decree would dissolve after 3 years without additional orders from the Court.

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Garcia, H. S. (Puerto Rico)

Attorney for Defendant

Guillemard-Noble, Andres (Puerto Rico)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Chardon, Torre (Puerto Rico)

Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan R. (Puerto Rico)

Judge(s)

Pérez-Giménez, Juan Manuel (Puerto Rico)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Garcia, H. S. (Puerto Rico)

Kim, Wan J. (District of Columbia)

Munoz-Acosta, Isabelle (Puerto Rico)

Palmer, David J. (District of Columbia)

Rios-Gandara, Maria H (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Guillemard-Noble, Andres (Puerto Rico)

Marquez-San Martin, Francis A. (Puerto Rico)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Chardon, Torre (Puerto Rico)

Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan R. (Puerto Rico)

Quinones-Rodriguez, Anabelle (Puerto Rico)

Vincens, Vanesa (Puerto Rico)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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3:06-cv-01302	Docket [PACER] United States v. Municipio de Vega Alta	Sept. 10, 2007	Sept. 10, 2007 Docket
1 3:06-cv-01302	Complaint	March 21, 2006	March 21, 2006 Complaint
7 3:06-cv-01302	Answer United States v. Municipio de Vega Alta	June 13, 2006	June 13, 2006 Pleading / Motion / Brief
9-1 3:06-cv-01302	Intervenor Complaint United States v. Municipio de Vega Alta	July 19, 2006	July 19, 2006 Complaint
49 3:06-cv-01302	Partial Answer to Intervenor Complaint United States v. Municipio de Vega Alta	Jan. 22, 2007	Jan. 22, 2007 Pleading / Motion / Brief
61 3:06-cv-01302	Opinion and Order Denying Defendant's motion to dismiss United States v. Municipio de Vega Alta	May 15, 2007	May 15, 2007 Order/Opinion 244 F.R.D. 244
64 3:06-cv-01302	Answer to Intervenor Complaint United States v. Municipio de Vega Alta	July 10, 2007	July 10, 2007 Pleading / Motion / Brief
74 3:06-cv-01302	Consent Decree	Sept. 6, 2007	Sept. 6, 2007 Order/Opinion

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Docket

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ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against Municipio de Vega Alta (Filing fee $ 250.), filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Munoz-Acosta, Isabel) (Entered: 03/24/2006) 2 View on PACER 3 View on PACER	March 21, 2006	March 21, 2006 Clearinghouse
2	Summons Issued as to Municipio de Vega AltaService due by 7/19/2006. (ni, ) (Entered: 03/28/2006)	March 21, 2006	March 21, 2006 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance and Request for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Plead by Andres Guillemard-Noble on behalf of Municipio de Vega Alta (Guillemard-Noble, Andres) (Entered: 04/24/2006)	April 24, 2006	April 24, 2006 PACER
4	SUMMONS Returned Executed upon Municipio de Vega Alta served on 4/21/2006. Answer due 5/11/2006. (ni, ) (Entered: 04/27/2006)	April 26, 2006	April 26, 2006 PACER
5	ORDER granting [] Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Answer deadline due by 5/24/2006. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 5/4/06. (ds, ) (Entered: 05/04/2006)	May 4, 2006	May 4, 2006 PACER
6	MOTION for Extension of Time until 6/13/06 to File Answer to Complaint filed byFrancis A. Marquez-San Martin on behalf of Municipio de Vega Alta Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/6/2006 (Marquez-San Martin, Francis) (Entered: 05/24/2006)	May 24, 2006	May 24, 2006 PACER
7	Municipality of Vega Alta's ANSWER to Complaint filed by Monique Guillemard-Noble on behalf of Defendant Municipio de Vega Alta.(Guillemard-Noble, Monique) (Entered: 06/13/2006)	June 13, 2006	June 13, 2006 Clearinghouse
8	ORDER finding as moot 6 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer . Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 6/19/06. (ds, ) (Entered: 06/19/2006)	June 19, 2006	June 19, 2006 PACER
9	Intervenor COMPLAINT, filed by Iris M. Bidot, Madeline Garcia, Rafael Miranda, Laura Molina. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Summons of Municipality of Vega Alta# 2 Exhibit Summons of Hon. Jose M. Colon Garcia# 3 Exhibit Summons of Victor M. Rey De La Cruz)(Vicens, Vanesa) (Entered: 07/19/2006) 2 Exhibit Summons of Municipality of Vega Alta View on PACER 3 Exhibit Summons of Hon. Jose M. Colon Garcia View on PACER 4 Exhibit Summons of Victor M. Rey De La Cruz View on PACER	July 19, 2006	July 19, 2006 PACER
10	BY ORDER OF THE COURT, Status Conference set for 8/24/2006 at 09:15 AM before Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez. . Signed by Clerk on 7/24/06. (ja, ) (Entered: 07/24/2006)	July 24, 2006	July 24, 2006 PACER
11	MOTION to Continue Scheduling Conference filed byMaria H. Rios-Gandara on behalf of United States of America (Rios-Gandara, Maria) (Entered: 07/31/2006)	July 31, 2006	July 31, 2006 PACER
12	MOTION for issuance of Summons filed by Vanesa Vicens on behalf of Iris M. Bidot, Madeline Garcia, Rafael Miranda, Laura Molina (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Summons for the Municipality of Vega Alta)(Vicens, Vanesa) Modified on 8/2/2006 to edit text (cm, ). (Entered: 08/01/2006) 2 Appendix Summons for the Municipality of Vega Alta View on PACER	Aug. 1, 2006	Aug. 1, 2006 PACER
13	Minute resetting Status Conference set for August 24, 2006. Motions terminated: 11 MOTION to Continue Scheduling Conference filed by United States of America,. Status Conference is reset for 9/11/2006 at 09:15 AM before Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez. (ja, ) (Entered: 08/08/2006)	Aug. 8, 2006	Aug. 8, 2006 PACER
14	MOTION to Withdraw Legal Representation and Removal from Notification/Mailing List Attorney as to Vanesa Vicens filed byVanesa Vicens on behalf of Iris M. Bidot, Madeline Garcia, Rafael Miranda, Laura Molina (Vicens, Vanesa) (Entered: 08/10/2006)	Aug. 10, 2006	Aug. 10, 2006 PACER
15	ORDER granting 12 Motion submitting, granting 14 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Clerk shall issue summons forthwith . Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 08/21/2006. (ds, ) (Entered: 08/21/2006)	Aug. 21, 2006	Aug. 21, 2006 PACER
16	Summons Issued as to Municipio de Vega AltaService due by 12/21/2006. (ni, ) (Entered: 08/25/2006)	Aug. 23, 2006	Aug. 23, 2006 PACER
17	Minute: The Court is presently presiding over the case of US v Eddie Rodriguez-Berrios, Cr 04-081-01 (PG) and will be unable to meet with counsel in this case. Therefore, Status Conference is reset for 9/21/2006 at 09:30 AM before Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez. (ja, ) (Entered: 09/08/2006)	Sept. 8, 2006	Sept. 8, 2006 PACER
18	MOTION for Leave to Appear on Behalf of Intervening Plaintiffs filed byJuan R. Gonzalez-Munoz on behalf of Iris M. Bidot Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/25/2006 (Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan) (Entered: 09/11/2006)	Sept. 11, 2006	Sept. 11, 2006 PACER
19	Summons Issued as to Hon. Jose M. Colon and Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz.Service due by 1/10/2007. (jm, ) (Entered: 09/13/2006)	Sept. 12, 2006	Sept. 12, 2006 PACER
20	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez : Status Conference held on 9/21/2006. Present were Attys. Maria Rios-Gandara, Jose R. Gonzalez-Munoz, and Francis Marquez. Parties informed the Court as to the status of the case. Initial disclosures, Interrogatories, and Request for Production of Documents were sent to defendants, who have until October 8, 2006 to answer such. Defendants indicated that by such date they would also submit Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents. At the moment no expert witnesses have been announced, nor are anticipated, however, treating Physicians may testify. The only depositions that will take place are that of the four plaintiffs in this case. Parties indicated that since the Police Commissioner has been replaced, perhaps, the only issue left is that of damages. Defendant however reserves the right to file Motion for Summary Judgment after the conclusion of discovery. Discovery due by 12/8/2006. Further Status Conference set for 12/14/2006 09:00 AM before Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez. (gsr, ) (Entered: 09/21/2006)	Sept. 21, 2006	Sept. 21, 2006 PACER
21	SUMMONS Returned Executed upon Jose M Colon served on 9/27/2006, answer due 10/17/2006; Municipio de Vega Alta served on 9/27/2006, answer due 10/17/2006. (ni, ) (Entered: 09/29/2006)	Sept. 28, 2006	Sept. 28, 2006 PACER
22	SUMMONS Returned Executed upon Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz served on 9/29/2006, answer due 10/19/2006. (ni, ) (Entered: 10/03/2006)	Oct. 2, 2006	Oct. 2, 2006 PACER
23	MOTION requesting Order for Issuance of Additional Summons filed byJuan R. Gonzalez-Munoz on behalf of Iris M. Bidot (Attachments: # 1)(Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan) (Entered: 10/04/2006)	Oct. 4, 2006	Oct. 4, 2006 PACER
24	MOTION for Extension of Time until November 17, 2006 to File Answer to the Complaint or to Otherwise Plead filed byMonique Guillemard-Noble on behalf of Municipio de Vega Alta Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/30/2006 (Guillemard-Noble, Monique) (Entered: 10/17/2006)	Oct. 17, 2006	Oct. 17, 2006 PACER
25	ORDER granting 24 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Answer due by 11/17/2006. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 10/20/06. (pma, ) (Entered: 10/20/2006)	Oct. 20, 2006	Oct. 20, 2006 PACER
26	ORDER granting 23 Motion requesting Order. Clerk shall issue summons forthwith.Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 10/20/06. (pma, ) s/c Intake on 10/23/2006 (cm, ). (Entered: 10/20/2006)	Oct. 20, 2006	Oct. 20, 2006 PACER
27	ORDER noted 18 Motion for Leave to Appear. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 10/23/06. (pma, ) (Entered: 10/23/2006)	Oct. 23, 2006	Oct. 23, 2006 PACER
29	Summons Issued as to Jose M ColonService due by 2/21/2007. (ni, ) (Entered: 10/26/2006)	Oct. 24, 2006	Oct. 24, 2006 PACER
28	MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Defendant filed byMaria H. Rios-Gandara on behalf of United States of America Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/8/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Rios-Gandara, Maria) (Entered: 10/26/2006) 2 Memorandum in Support View on PACER	Oct. 26, 2006	Oct. 26, 2006 PACER
30	SUMMONS Returned Executed upon Jose M. Colon served on 10/27/2006, answer due 11/16/2006. (ni, ) (Entered: 10/31/2006)	Oct. 30, 2006	Oct. 30, 2006 PACER
31	MOTION for Default Entry as to Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz filed byJuan R. Gonzalez-Munoz on behalf of Iris M. Bidot Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/21/2006 (Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan) (Entered: 11/08/2006)	Nov. 8, 2006	Nov. 8, 2006 PACER
32	MOTION for Default Entry as to Municipio de Vega Alta filed byJuan R. Gonzalez-Munoz on behalf of Laura Molina Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/22/2006 (Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan) (Entered: 11/09/2006)	Nov. 9, 2006	Nov. 9, 2006 PACER
33	RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion for Default Entry as to Municipio de Vega Alta filed by Municipio de Vega Alta Re: 32 MOTION for Default Entry as to Municipio de Vega Alta filed by Laura Molina, (Marquez-San Martin, Francis) (Entered: 11/10/2006)	Nov. 10, 2006	Nov. 10, 2006 PACER
34	MOTION to dismiss Intervener Complaint as to Iris M. Bidot, Madeline Garcia, Laura Molina filed byFrancis A. Marquez-San Martin on behalf of Municipio de Vega Alta Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/30/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letters)(Marquez-San Martin, Francis) (Entered: 11/17/2006) 2 Exhibit Right-to-sue Letters View on PACER	Nov. 17, 2006	Nov. 17, 2006 PACER
35	First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Intervener Complaint filed byFrancis A. Marquez-San Martin on behalf of Municipio de Vega Alta Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/30/2006 (Marquez-San Martin, Francis) (Entered: 11/17/2006)	Nov. 17, 2006	Nov. 17, 2006 PACER
36	MOTION for extension of time until December 26, 2006 to Respond to Motion to Dismiss filed byJuan R. Gonzalez-Munoz on behalf of Rafael Miranda Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/19/2006 (Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan) (Entered: 12/06/2006)	Dec. 6, 2006	Dec. 6, 2006 PACER
39	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Juan M. Perez-Gimenez : Further Status Conference held on 12/14/2006. 31 MOTION for Default Entry as to Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz is GRANTED. 32 MOTION for Default Entry as to Municipio de Vega Alta is DENIED. 36 MOTION for extension of time until December 26, 2006 to Respond to 34 MOTION to dismiss Intervener Complaint is GRANTED. Further Status Conference is set for 3/12/2007 at 9:15 AM in PG's Chambers before Judge Juan M. Perez-Gimenez. (jm, ) (Entered: 12/18/2006)	Dec. 14, 2006	Dec. 14, 2006 PACER
37	ORDER denying 32 Motion for Entry of Default . Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 12/18/2006. (pma, ) (Entered: 12/18/2006)	Dec. 18, 2006	Dec. 18, 2006 PACER
38	ORDER granting re 28 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Defendant. Defendant Municipality of Vega Alta is hereby ordered to comply with Plaintiff's discovery requests within ten (10) days of entry of this order or face sanctions. Discovery due by 1/3/2007. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 12/18/2006. (pma, ) (Entered: 12/18/2006)	Dec. 18, 2006	Dec. 18, 2006 PACER
40	MOTION for extension of time until December 29, 2006 to File Response to 34 Motion to Dismiss filed byJuan R. Gonzalez-Munoz on behalf of Iris M. Bidot Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/8/2007 (Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan) Modified on 12/27/2006 to create link to motion (cm, ). (Entered: 12/26/2006)	Dec. 26, 2006	Dec. 26, 2006 PACER
41	Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Rafael Miranda's Intervener Complaint filed byFrancis A. Marquez-San Martin on behalf of Municipio de Vega Alta Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/11/2007 (Marquez-San Martin, Francis) (Entered: 12/29/2006)	Dec. 29, 2006	Dec. 29, 2006 PACER
42	RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Intervener Complaint filed by Madeline Garcia Re: 34 MOTION to dismiss Intervener Complaint as to Iris M. Bidot, Madeline Garcia, Laura Molina filed by Municipio de Vega Alta, (Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan) (Entered: 12/29/2006)	Dec. 29, 2006	Dec. 29, 2006 PACER
43	First MOTION for Leave to File Document Reply to Intervener Plaintiffs' Response to Motion to Dismiss filed byFrancis A. Marquez-San Martin on behalf of Municipio de Vega Alta Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/18/2007 (Marquez-San Martin, Francis) (Entered: 01/05/2007)	Jan. 5, 2007	Jan. 5, 2007 PACER
44	MOTION for Extension of Time until February 6, 2007 to File Answer to the complaint or otherwise plead re: 9 Intervenor Complaint, filed by Madeline Garcia,, Iris M. Bidot,, Laura Molina,, Rafael Miranda,, MOTION to Set Aside Default special appearance as to Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz filed byAnabelle Quinones-Rodriguez on behalf of Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/18/2007 (Related document(s) 9 ) (Quinones-Rodriguez, Anabelle) (Entered: 01/05/2007)	Jan. 5, 2007	Jan. 5, 2007 PACER
45	USM Return of Deposition of Subpoena Executed as to Victor Rey de la Cruz on 1/3/07. (jms, ) (Entered: 01/10/2007)	Jan. 9, 2007	Jan. 9, 2007 PACER
46	MOTION for Extension of Time until February 12, 2007 to File Answer to the complaint (Special Appearance) re: 9 Intervenor Complaint, filed by Madeline Garcia,, Iris M. Bidot,, Laura Molina,, Rafael Miranda, filed byAnabelle Quinones-Rodriguez on behalf of Jose M Colon Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/23/2007 (Related document(s) 9 ) (Quinones-Rodriguez, Anabelle) (Entered: 01/10/2007)	Jan. 10, 2007	Jan. 10, 2007 PACER
47	MOTION to Continue depositions (special appearance) filed byAnabelle Quinones-Rodriguez on behalf of Jose M Colon, Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz (Quinones-Rodriguez, Anabelle) (Entered: 01/10/2007)	Jan. 10, 2007	Jan. 10, 2007 PACER
48	USM Return of Deposition of Subpoena Executed as to Jose Colon-Garcia on 01/02/07 (jms, ) (Entered: 01/11/2007)	Jan. 10, 2007	Jan. 10, 2007 PACER
49	Partial ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint (Rafael Miranda) filed by Francis A. Marquez-San Martin on behalf of Defendant Municipio de Vega Alta.(Marquez-San Martin, Francis) (Entered: 01/22/2007)	Jan. 22, 2007	Jan. 22, 2007 Clearinghouse
50	REPLY to Response to Motion to Dismiss Intervener Complaint (Docket No. 42 ) filed by Municipio de Vega Alta Re: 40 MOTION for extension of time until December 29, 2006 to File Response to Motion to Dismiss filed by Iris M. Bidot, (Marquez-San Martin, Francis) (Entered: 01/25/2007)	Jan. 25, 2007	Jan. 25, 2007 PACER
51	ORDER finding as moot 35 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer, finding as moot 41 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 01/29/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)	Jan. 29, 2007	Jan. 29, 2007 PACER
52	ORDER finding as moot 40 Motion for extension of time, finding as moot 43 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 01/29/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)	Jan. 29, 2007	Jan. 29, 2007 PACER
53	MOTION for Joinder of codefendant Municipality of Vega Alta's Motion to Dismiss and supplementing same Re: 34 MOTION to dismiss Intervener Complaint as to Iris M. Bidot, Madeline Garcia, Laura Molina filed by Municipio de Vega Alta,, 50 Reply to Response to Motion, filed by Municipio de Vega Alta, filed byAnabelle Quinones-Rodriguez on behalf of Jose M Colon, Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz (Related document(s) 34, 50 ) (Quinones-Rodriguez, Anabelle) (Entered: 02/22/2007)	Feb. 22, 2007	Feb. 22, 2007 PACER
54	ORDER granting 46 MOTION for Extension of Time. Answer deadline due by 3/6/2007. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 02/27/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)	Feb. 27, 2007	Feb. 27, 2007 PACER
55	ORDER granting 44 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to the complaint or otherwise plead. Answer deadline due by 3/6/2007. No further extensions will be granted. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 02/27/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)	Feb. 27, 2007	Feb. 27, 2007 PACER
56	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez : Further Status Conference held on 3/12/2007. The parties informed that there are four witnesses pending depositions. The parties agreed to conduct such depositions on April 16-18, 2007. Further Status Conference set for 4/25/2007 09:15 AM in PG's Chambers before Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez. (Court Reporter none. Present on behalf of plaintiff attorneys Juan Gonzalez-Munoz, Maria Rios-Gandara. On behalf of defendants attorneys Anabelle Quinones-Rodriguez, Francis A. Marquez) (cr, ) (Entered: 03/12/2007)	March 12, 2007	March 12, 2007 PACER
57	ORDER finding as moot 47 Motion to Continue. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 04/03/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 04/03/2007)	April 3, 2007	April 3, 2007 PACER
58	Emergency MOTION for Protective Order filed byAnabelle Quinones-Rodriguez on behalf of Jose M Colon, Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz, Municipio de Vega Alta Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/30/2007 (Quinones-Rodriguez, Anabelle) (Entered: 04/17/2007)	April 17, 2007	April 17, 2007 PACER
59	RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion Requesting Protective Order filed by all plaintiffs Re: 58 Emergency MOTION for Protective Order filed by Municipio de Vega Alta,, Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz,, Jose M Colon, (Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan) (Entered: 04/18/2007)	April 18, 2007	April 18, 2007 PACER
60	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Juan M. Perez-Gimenez : Further Status Conference held on 4/25/2007. Present were: Attys. Juan Gonzalez and Maria Rios, on behalf of the Government; and Atty. Anabelle Quinones, on behalf of Jose Colon and Victor Rey. Parties discussed pending discovery. Depositions of three witnesses and current mayor will be taken on May 21, 2007. Pretrial Conference set for 7/13/2007 at 09:00 AM before Judge Juan M. Perez-Gimenez. (grf) (Entered: 04/26/2007)	April 25, 2007	April 25, 2007 PACER
61	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 34 Motion to Dismiss, granting in part and denying in part 53 Motion for Joinder. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 05/15/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 05/15/2007)	May 15, 2007	May 15, 2007 Clearinghouse
62	PARTIAL JUDGMENT DISMISSING WITH PREJUDICE Intervenor Plaintiffs Iris Bidot, Madeleine Garcia and Laura Molina's retaliation claims pursuant to Title VII, 42 U.S.C. sec. 2000e-5; DISMISSING WITH PREJUDICE Intervenor Plaintiffs Title VII claims against Intervenor Defendants Jose Colon and Victor Rey. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 05/15/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 05/15/2007)	May 15, 2007	May 15, 2007 PACER
63	Joint MOTION to Convert Pretrial Conference Into Settlement Conference filed byFrancis A. Marquez-San Martin on behalf of all parties (Marquez-San Martin, Francis) (Entered: 07/10/2007)	July 10, 2007	July 10, 2007 PACER
64	ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint filed by Anabelle Quinones-Rodriguez on behalf of Intervenor Defendants Jose M Colon, Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz.(Quinones-Rodriguez, Anabelle) (Entered: 07/10/2007)	July 10, 2007	July 10, 2007 Clearinghouse
65	Minutes of Resetting: Pretrial Conference scheduled for July 13, 2007 is hereby vacated and set aside. Settlement Conference set for 8/1/2007 at 09:30 AM before Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez. (ja, ) (Entered: 07/11/2007)	July 11, 2007	July 11, 2007 PACER
66	ORDER finding as moot 58 Motion for Protective Order, finding as moot 63 Motion to Convert. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 07/23/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 07/23/2007)	July 23, 2007	July 23, 2007 PACER
67	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez : Settlement Conference held on 8/1/2007. AUSAs-Isabel Munoz & Maria Rios-Gandara and attorneys Juan Gonzalez Munoz, Monique Guillemard and Annabel Quinones were present. Plaintiffs informed they are close to a settlement in this case; plaintiffs' offer was submitted on July 11, 2007 to the Dept of Justice. Attorney Quinones will recommend the agreement to DOJ and requested fifteen days for the Committee to meet and have a response. The Court granted the Dept of Justice until August 17, 2007 to respond to plaintiffs' offer.Advise Court of Settlement Deadline due by 8/17/2007. (ja, ) (Entered: 08/01/2007)	Aug. 1, 2007	Aug. 1, 2007 PACER
68	Motion In Compliance with Order and MOTION for Extension of Time filed byAnabelle Quinones-Rodriguez on behalf of Jose M Colon, Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz (Quinones-Rodriguez, Anabelle) Modified on 8/22/2007 to add text (jms, ). (Entered: 08/17/2007)	Aug. 17, 2007	Aug. 17, 2007 PACER
69	ORDER granting 68 Motion In Compliance. Follow Up Deadline due by 8/24/2007. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 08/23/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 08/23/2007)	Aug. 23, 2007	Aug. 23, 2007 PACER
70	INFORMATIVE Motion regarding compliance with Order (Docket no. 69) filed byAnabelle Quinones-Rodriguez on behalf of Jose M Colon, Victor M. Rey-De la Cruz (Quinones-Rodriguez, Anabelle) (Entered: 08/23/2007)	Aug. 23, 2007	Aug. 23, 2007 PACER
71	ORDER noted 70 INFORMATIVE motion. Parties are to inform the Court by the following deadline of the status of the settlement discussions and the Municipality's approval of the settlement demand. Follow Up Deadline due by 9/21/2007. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 08/27/2007. (pma, ) (Entered: 08/27/2007)	Aug. 27, 2007	Aug. 27, 2007 PACER
72	MOTION Submitting Consent Decree for Court Approval filed byJuan R. Gonzalez-Munoz on behalf of Madeline Garcia (Attachments: # 1)(Gonzalez-Munoz, Juan) (Entered: 09/04/2007)	Sept. 4, 2007	Sept. 4, 2007 PACER
73	ORDER noted 72 Motion submitting . Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 9/6/2007. (cm, ) (Entered: 09/10/2007)	Sept. 10, 2007	Sept. 10, 2007 PACER
74	CONSENT DECREE. Signed by Judge Juan M Perez-Gimenez on 9/6/2007. (cm, ) (Entered: 09/10/2007)	Sept. 10, 2007	Sept. 10, 2007 PACER