Case: Chapman v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.

3:00-cv-50250 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: July 12, 2000

Closed Date: Oct. 29, 2002

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Case Summary

On July 12th, 2000 eight female employees filed suit in the United States District Court in the Northern District of Illinois against DaimlerChrysler Corp. All of the plaintiffs worked at DaimlerChrysler's assembly plant in Belvedere, IL. They alleged a variety of claims that varied from plaintiff to plaintiff including age, gender, and race discrimination, and violations of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The principle specific allegations concerned DaimlerChrysler's failure to pr…

On July 12th, 2000 eight female employees filed suit in the United States District Court in the Northern District of Illinois against DaimlerChrysler Corp. All of the plaintiffs worked at DaimlerChrysler's assembly plant in Belvedere, IL. They alleged a variety of claims that varied from plaintiff to plaintiff including age, gender, and race discrimination, and violations of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The principle specific allegations concerned DaimlerChrysler's failure to promote and train fairly and to accommodate one plaintiff's diabetes.

Judge Philip G. Reinhard referred the case to Magistrate Judge P. Michael Mahoney who presided over discovery. As discovery progressed the configuration of the plaintiff group changed. Several plaintiffs dropped the private counsel they had jointly employed and appeared pro se. The court dismissed the complaints of several plaintiffs with prejudice for failure to prosecute when they failed to attend discovery hearings. On May 15th, 2001 four of the original plaintiffs filed an amended complaint setting out common allegations of age, race, and gender discrimination, and violations of the ADA.

On July 9th, 2001 DaimlerChrysler filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds that plaintiffs were tardy in serving the original complaint. Plaintiffs' counsel had missed the deadline by a day. The district judge (Judge Reinhard) agreed that DaimlerChrysler was correct but exercised judicial discretion and extended the deadline, and denied the motion.

Discovery continued over the next year. Several more plaintiffs were dismissed, one with and one without prejudice. Eventually individual settlements were reached with each of the remaining plaintiffs. The exact terms of these settlements are not available. The case was completely dismissed on October 29th, 2002.

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Michael Perry (6/16/2010)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Crawley, Carolyn (Illinois)

Garrett, Tina (Illinois)

Hernandez, Rene (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Balogh, Stephen E. (Illinois)

Haggestad, Troy E. (Illinois)

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Document

3:00-cv-50250

CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 3:00−cv−50250

Chapman v. Daimler-Chrysler Corp.

Oct. 29, 2002

Oct. 29, 2002

Docket
15

3:00-cv-50250

Amended Complaint

Chapman v. DaimlerChrystler

May 15, 2001

May 15, 2001

Pleading / Motion / Brief
26

3:00-cv-50250

Memorandum Opinion and Order (Denying defendant's motions to dismiss)

ChapmanDaimler v. Chrysler Corp.

July 24, 2001

July 24, 2001

Order/Opinion

2001 WL 2001

Docket

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ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT; jury demand − Civil cover sheet − Appearance(s) of Robert Sharp as attorney(s) for plaintiff Diana Chapman, plaintiff Carolyn Crawley, plaintiff Tina Garrett, plaintiff Paul Golden, plaintiff Doris Heibner, plaintiff Minnie Isom, plaintiff Bobbie Renner, plaintiff Mary J Spence ( 0 summons(es) issued.) ( Documents: 1−1 through 1−3) (clb) (Entered: 07/12/2000)

July 12, 2000

July 12, 2000

RECEIPT regarding payment of filing fee paid; on 7/12/00 in the amount of $ 150.00, receipt # 296168. (clb) (Entered: 07/12/2000)

July 12, 2000

July 12, 2000

THIS matter is referred to the Hon. P. Michael Mahoney pursuant to Internal Operating Procedure 11(d). (clb) (Entered: 07/12/2000)

July 12, 2000

July 12, 2000

SCHEDULE set on 8/8/00 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Status hearing set to 1:30 8/11/00. Plaintiff is directed to notify any party filing an appearance subsequent to the entry of this order of the status hearing. Mailed notice (glg) (Entered: 08/08/2000)

Aug. 8, 2000

Aug. 8, 2000

SCHEDULE set on 8/11/00 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Status hearing reset to 1:30 9/6/00 . Mailed notice (glg) (Entered: 08/11/2000)

Aug. 11, 2000

Aug. 11, 2000

SCHEDULE set on 9/6/00 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Status hearing held and continued to 1:30 12/6/00 . No notice (glg) (Entered: 09/06/2000)

Sept. 6, 2000

Sept. 6, 2000

TWO original summons and two copies issued as to defendant's Daimler−Chrysler, Intl Union of United on 11/13/00. (fce) (Entered: 11/13/2000)

Nov. 13, 2000

Nov. 13, 2000

2

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant Daimler−Chrysler by Stephen E. Balogh, Troy E. Haggestad, Brendan A. Maher, John James Holevas. (fce) (Entered: 11/30/2000)

Nov. 30, 2000

Nov. 30, 2000

3

MOTION by defendant to dismiss ; Notice; Memorandum of law in support of their motion (Attachments). (fce) (Entered: 11/30/2000)

Nov. 30, 2000

Nov. 30, 2000

SCHEDULE set on 12/5/00 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Pursuant to request of counsel, Status hearing and noticed motion reset to 1:30 12/13/00 . Telephoned notice (glg) (Entered: 12/05/2000)

Dec. 5, 2000

Dec. 5, 2000

5

MOTION by plaintiff's for enlargement of time to file its' response to defendant's motion to dismiss, or in the alternative, to file its' response instanter (Attachment); Notice. (fce) (Entered: 01/29/2001)

Jan. 29, 2001

Jan. 29, 2001

6

LETTER dated 1/24/01 from defendant's attorney informing the court they do not intend on filing a reply. (fce) (Entered: 01/31/2001)

Jan. 30, 2001

Jan. 30, 2001

7

MINUTE ORDER of 2/7/01 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard: Plaintiff's motion for enlargement of time to 3/21/01, to file response to motion to dismiss is granted [5−1]. Reply due 4/4/01. By 3/21/01, plaintiff to either file voluntary dismissals as to other defendant(s) without presentment or file a motion to withdraw with presentment. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 02/09/2001)

Feb. 7, 2001

Feb. 7, 2001

8

RESPONSE by plaintiff to defendant's memorandum of law in support of its motion to dismiss [3−1] (Attachments); Notice(fce) Modified on 02/22/2001 (Entered: 02/22/2001)

Feb. 21, 2001

Feb. 21, 2001

9

PETITION by plaintiff's attorney to withdraw as counsel ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 02/22/2001)

Feb. 21, 2001

Feb. 21, 2001

10

AMENDED RESPONSE by plaintiffs to defendants motion to dismiss [3−1](Attachments); Notice. (fce) (Entered: 02/26/2001)

Feb. 26, 2001

Feb. 26, 2001

11

FINAL REPLY memorandum by defendant Daimler−Chrysler in support of its motion to dismiss [3−1]. (fce) (Entered: 03/01/2001)

March 1, 2001

March 1, 2001

12

MINUTE ORDER of 3/21/01 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Plaintiff's Carolyn Crawley, Paul Golden, Tina Garrett and Bobbie Renner's petition for Robert Sharp, Jr. to withdraw as counsel is granted [9−1]. Individual plaintiff's given to 4/4/01 to retain counsel. Retained counsel for individual plaintiff's to appear at the initial pretrial conference set for 4/11/01 at 1:30 pm or causes will be dismissed for want of prosecution. A copy of this order is being sent to the individual plaintiff's addresses. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 03/22/2001)

March 21, 2001

March 21, 2001

SCHEDULE set on 4/11/01 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Initial Pretrial conference held and continued to 1:30 5/16/01 . Plaintiff Renner given to 5/16/01 to retain counsel. Non−represented plaintiffs or counsel must appear or case will be dismissed for want of prosecution. Represented plaintiffs FRCP 26(a)(1) disclosure due 5/10/01. No notice (glg) (Entered: 04/11/2001)

April 11, 2001

April 11, 2001

13

MOTION by plaintiff's Diana Chapman, Doris Heibner, Minnie Isom, Mary J Spence to amend complaint ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 04/19/2001)

April 18, 2001

April 18, 2001

14

MINUTE ORDER of 4/27/01 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Plaintiff's motion to amend complaint [13−1] is entered and continued to discovery conference set for 5/16/01 at 1:30 pm. Plaintiff to submit proposed amended complaint to defendant and court by 5/14/01. No notice (fce) (Entered: 04/30/2001)

April 27, 2001

April 27, 2001

15

AMENDED COMPLAINT [1−1] by plaintiff's Diana Chapman, Doris Heibner, Minnie Isom, Mary J Spence; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 05/15/2001)

May 15, 2001

May 15, 2001

16

MINUTE ORDER of 5/16/01 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Initial pretrial conference held and continued with motion to amend complaint to 6/15/01 at 1:30 pm. Plaintiffs Renner and Golden given to 6/13/01 to retain counsel. It appearing that Tina Garrett and Carolyn Crawley did not appear as ordered on 4/11/01, it is the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge that this case be dismissed for want of prosecution as to these two plaintiffs. Parties are given ten days from service of this order, as calculated under Rule 6 to appeal to Judge Reinhard pursuant to FRCP 72. Copy mailed to them. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered:

May 16, 2001

May 16, 2001

18

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff Bobbie Renner by Rene Hernandez (fce) (Entered: 06/19/2001)

June 19, 2001

June 19, 2001

19

OBJECTION by plaintiff Carolyn Crawley−Guerin to minute order dismissing party [16−1](Attachments). (fce) (Entered: 06/20/2001)

June 20, 2001

June 20, 2001

20

MOTION by plaintiff's Diana Chapman, Doris Heibner, Minnie Isom, Mary J Spence for pretrial discovery pursuant to FRCP 26 ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 06/26/2001)

June 26, 2001

June 26, 2001

21

PARTIES' proposed case management order by plaintiff. (fce) (Entered: 06/28/2001)

June 27, 2001

June 27, 2001

22

MINUTE ORDER of 6/27/01 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Initial pretrial conference held. Case management order approved. FRCP 26(a)(1) disclosure due 7/31/01. Fact discovery cutoff on class certification set for 10/26/01. Class certification motion due 11/26/01. It is the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge that plaintiff Paul Golden be dismissed for want of prosecution for failure to appear. Parties are given ten days from receipt of this order to appeal to Judge Reinhard as calculated under Rule 6 pursuant to FRCP 72. Discovery conference set for 9/28/01 at 1:30 pm. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 06/28/2001)

June 27, 2001

June 27, 2001

23

MOTION by defendant to dismiss ; Memorandum in support of their motion; Notice. (fce) Modified on 07/10/2001 (Entered: 07/09/2001)

July 9, 2001

July 9, 2001

24

MINUTE ORDER of 7/13/01 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Filed defendant's motion to dismiss [23−1]. Answer brief to motion due 8/17/01. Reply to answer brief due 8/31/01. Ruling on defendant's motion to dismiss will be by mail. If a party is not going file a brief in response or reply, it is that party's obligation, within the time frame established by this order, to so notify the court in writing. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 07/16/2001)

July 13, 2001

July 13, 2001

25

MINUTE ORDER of 7/24/01 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard: For the reasons stated on the reverse Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation dated 5/16/01 is adopted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff Crawley' s claims are reinstated, although if she fails to show up for court dates and otherwise participate in the litigation, or hire an attorney in her stead, her claims will be dismissed. The court adopts the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Ju dge as to plaintiff Garrett, and her claims are dismissed with prejudice for want of prosecution. The court adopts the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge dated 6/27/01, and plaintiff Golden's claims are dismissed with prejudice for want of prosecution. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. (For further detail see order.) Mailed notice (fce)

July 24, 2001

July 24, 2001

RECAP
26

MINUTE ORDER of 7/24/01 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard: For the reasons stated on the reverse Memorandum Opinion and Order, both of defendant Daimler-Chrysler's motions to dismiss are denied [23-1]. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. (For further detail see order.) Mailed notice (fce)

July 24, 2001

July 24, 2001

RECAP
27

ANSWER by defendant to class action complaint [1−1]. (fce) (Entered: 08/15/2001)

Aug. 15, 2001

Aug. 15, 2001

28

ANSWER by defendant Daimler−Chrysler to amended complaint [15−1]. (fce) (Entered: 08/15/2001)

Aug. 15, 2001

Aug. 15, 2001

29

MOTION by plaintiff Diana Chapman for substitution of counsel ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 09/26/2001)

Sept. 26, 2001

Sept. 26, 2001

31

NOTICE by plaintiff Carolyn Crawley of change of address (fce) (Entered: 10/01/2001)

Sept. 28, 2001

Sept. 28, 2001

32

MINUTE ORDER of 9/28/01 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Discovery conference held. Diana Chapman's motion for substitution of counsel is granted [29−1]. Robert Sharp given leave to withdraw and Willie Nunnery given leave to file his appearance. Fact discovery cutoff extended to 11/16/01. Discovery conference continued to 1:30 pm on 11/16/01. Motion for class certification due 12/7/01. No notice (fce) (Entered: 10/01/2001)

Sept. 28, 2001

Sept. 28, 2001

33

MINUTE ORDER of 10/24/01 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Parties agree that Magistrate Mahoney can enter order. By agreement Diane Chapman is dismissed as a plaintiff without prejudice under FRCP 41. terminating party Diana Chapman Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 10/25/2001)

Oct. 24, 2001

Oct. 24, 2001

34

MOTION by plaintiffs' Doris Heibner, Minnie Isom, Mary J Spence to extend discovery ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 11/15/2001)

Nov. 15, 2001

Nov. 15, 2001

35

MINUTE ORDER of 11/16/01 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Discovery conference held. Plaintiff's motion to extend discovery to 12/28/01 is granted [34−1]. Dispositive motions due 1/31/02. Discovery conference to 1:30 pm on 2/1/02. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 11/19/2001)

Nov. 16, 2001

Nov. 16, 2001

36

MOTION by plaintiff Bobbie Renner to extend fact discovery ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 01/23/2002)

Jan. 23, 2002

Jan. 23, 2002

37

MINUTE ORDER of 2/4/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Discovery conference held and continued to 4/12/02 at 1:30 p.m. Defendant's motion for protective order allowed filed but the court will hold motion until 2/8/02 during which time any objections shall be filed in writing. Motion to extend fact discovery allowed [36−1]. Dispositive motions due 5/17/02. Fact discovery cutoff date 4/18/02. Plaintiff Crawley to appear on 4/12/02 at 1:30 p.m. or cause will be dismissed for want of prosecution. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 02/05/2002)

Feb. 4, 2002

Feb. 4, 2002

38

MINUTE ORDER of 2/14/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Pursuant to this court's 2/4/02, order and no objection to the protective order having been offererd, this court enters the protective order in this case filed 2/4/02. Entered order. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 02/14/2002)

Feb. 14, 2002

Feb. 14, 2002

38

ENTERED PROTECTIVE ORDER (fce) (Entered: 02/14/2002)

Feb. 14, 2002

Feb. 14, 2002

SCHEDULE set on 3/28/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Due to the court's schedule, discovery conference reset for 1:30 4/26/02 . Mailed notice (glg) (Entered: 03/28/2002)

March 28, 2002

March 28, 2002

39

MINUTE ORDER of 4/26/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Discovery conference held and continued to 7/24/02 at 1:30 pm. Fact discovery closed 7/31/02. Amendment of pleadings due 6/28/02. Dispositive motions due 8/30/02. Carolyn Crawley does not appear as ordered previously. It is the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge that Carolyn Crawley be dismissed as a plaitniff for want of prosecution. Parties are given ten days from service of this order, as calculated under Rule 6 to appeal to Judge Reinhard, pursuant to FRCP 72. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 04/29/2002)

April 26, 2002

April 26, 2002

40

MINUTE ORDER of 5/20/02 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard: On April 26, 2002 Magistrate Judge Mahoney issued a Report and Receommendation that the claim of plaintiff Carolyn Crawley be dismissed for want of prosecution for her failure to appear after a prior warning. Crawley has not filed a timely objection to the Report and Recommendation and it is adopted. The claim of Crawley only is dismissed for want of prosecution pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 41(b). Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 05/21/2002)

May 20, 2002

May 20, 2002

SCHEDULE set on 7/24/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 8/21/02 . Fact Discovery ordered closed on 8/30/02 . Mailed notice (glg) (Entered: 07/24/2002)

July 24, 2002

July 24, 2002

SCHEDULE set on 8/30/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Discovery conference held and continued to 4:00 9/18/02 . Mailed notice (glg) (Entered: 08/30/2002)

Aug. 30, 2002

Aug. 30, 2002

42

MINUTE ORDER of 9/18/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Discovery conference held. Attorney Robert Sharp does not appear. As to plaintiff Bobbie Jo Renner, Parties report cause settled. Parties given to 10/18/02 to file stipulation to dismiss. Court retains jurisdiction to enforece settlement. Dispositive motions due 10/30/02. Discovery conference continued to 11/6/02 at 1:30 pm. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 09/19/2002)

Sept. 18, 2002

Sept. 18, 2002

43

MINUTE ORDER of 9/19/02 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard: Pursuant to Magistrate Mahoney's order of 9/18/02, plaintiff, Bobbie Jo Renner is dismissed as a party plaintiff to this case. Stipulation to dismiss as to this plaintiff to be filed by 10/18/02. Court retains jurisdiction to enforce settlement. terminating party Bobbie Renner Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 09/19/2002)

Sept. 19, 2002

Sept. 19, 2002

44

MOTION by plaintiff Mary J Spence to withdraw as counsel ; NOtice. (fce) (Entered: 09/25/2002)

Sept. 25, 2002

Sept. 25, 2002

45

MOTION by plaintiff Minnie Isom to withdraw as counsel ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 09/27/2002)

Sept. 27, 2002

Sept. 27, 2002

46

MOTION by plaintiff Doris Heibner to withdraw as counsel ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 09/27/2002)

Sept. 27, 2002

Sept. 27, 2002

47

MINUTE ORDER of 9/27/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Plaintiff's Heibner, Isom and Spence's motions for Robert Share to withdraw as counsel are granted [46−1], [45−1], [44−1]. Plaintiffs given to 10/18/02 to retain counsel. Status hearing to set dispositive motions set for 1:30 p.m. on 10/18/02. Plaintiffs or retained counsel must appear or case may dismissed for want of prosecution. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 09/30/2002)

Sept. 27, 2002

Sept. 27, 2002

48

MOTION by plaintiff Doris Heibner to compel settlement ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 10/16/2002)

Oct. 16, 2002

Oct. 16, 2002

49

MOTION by plaintiff Minnie Isom to compel settlement ; Notice. (fce) (Entered: 10/16/2002)

Oct. 16, 2002

Oct. 16, 2002

50

MINUTE ORDER of 10/18/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Status hearing held and continued to 3:00 p.m. on 10/23/02 . It appearing the Mary J. Spence does not appear as ordered by the court. It is the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge that her cause of action be dismissed for want of prosecution. Parties are given ten days from service of this order, as calculated under Rule 6 to appeal to Judge Reinhard, pursuant to FRCP 72. Status and motions as to plaintiffs Heibner and Isom continued to 10/23/02 at 3:00 p.m. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 10/21/2002)

Oct. 18, 2002

Oct. 18, 2002

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MINUTE ORDER of 10/23/02 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney: Settlement conference held. Parties report cause settled. Parties given to 11/25/02 to file stipulation to dismiss. Court retains jurisdiction to enforce settlement. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 10/23/2002)

Oct. 23, 2002

Oct. 23, 2002

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MINUTE ORDER of 10/29/02 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard: Pursuant to Magistrate Mahoney's order of 10/23/02, this case is dismissed. Parties given to 11/25/02, to file stipulation to dismiss. Court retains jurisdiction to enforce settlement. Any pending motions are now moot. terminating case Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 10/29/2002)

Oct. 29, 2002

Oct. 29, 2002

Case Details

State / Territory: Illinois

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 12, 2000

Closing Date: Oct. 29, 2002

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Female employees of DaimlerChrystler at the Belvedere Assembly Plant.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

DaimlerChrysler Corp. (Auburn Hills), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

42 U.S.C. § 1981

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Mixed

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

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

Promotion

Training

Discrimination-basis:

Age discrimination

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Race discrimination

Sex discrimination

Race:

Black

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female