Case: EEOC v. Fresh Express Farms Inc.

5:02-cv-04614 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Sept. 24, 2002

Closed Date: 2007

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Case Summary

In September 2002, the EEOC district office of San Francisco, California brought this suit against Fresh Express, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleged that a defendant maintained a sexually hostile work environment when it failed to discipline a supervisor who refused to stop making unwanted sexual advances. The complaint also alleged that the defendant retaliated against the aggrieved employee when she complained about the harassment.…

The charging party intervened as a plaintiff in the suit. In May of 2004, the case was resolved; the intervenor-plaintiff reached a separate and confidential settlement agreement, while the EEOC settled its suit with a consent decree. The consent decree stated that the defendant must (1) comply with the nondiscrimination objectives of Title VII; (2) not retaliate against employees who bring discrimination to its attention; (3) establish a "no tolerance" policy concerning sex discrimination; (4) establish compliant procedures; (5) give one hour of anti-sex discrimination training to all of its employees annually; (6) train all its supervisors in the art of investigating sex discrimination; (7) and retain all records of training for EEOC inspection.

The decree was entered in 2004 and scheduled to last 2007. No further docket entries exist, so the case is presumably closed.

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Jason Chester (5/30/2007)

Clearinghouse (12/2/2018)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

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5:02-cv-04614	Docket (PACER) U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Fresh Express, Inc.	May 12, 2004	May 12, 2004 Docket
1 5:02-cv-04614	Complaint U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Fresh Express, Inc.	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 Complaint
18 5:02-cv-04614	Complaint In Intervention U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Fresh Express, Inc.	April 23, 2003	April 23, 2003 Complaint
33 5:02-cv-04614	Consent Decree U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Fresh Express, Inc.	May 12, 2004	May 12, 2004 Settlement Agreement

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Under the Radar: Visibility and the Effects of Discrimination Lawsuits in Small and Large Firms Carly Knight, Frank Dobbin, Alexandra Kalev	Research on how discrimination lawsuits affect corporate diversity has yielded mixed results. Qualitative studies highlight the limited efficacy of lawsuits in the typical workplace, finding that lit…	April 1, 2022	April 1, 2022 https://cris.tau.ac.il/...

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4183173/us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-fresh-express-inc/

Last updated April 8, 2024, 3:19 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 Clearinghouse
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 Clearinghouse
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 RECAP
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
1	Complaint	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 Clearinghouse
2	ADR Scheduling Order	Sept. 24, 2002	Sept. 24, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
3	Motion to Intervene	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
4	Motion to Intervene 2 Declaration of Michael Meuter in Support View on PACER 4 Proof of Service 1) Notice of Motion; Memo of P&A; Dec. of M. Meuter in Suppor View on PACER	Oct. 15, 2002	Oct. 15, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
5	Statement of Non-Opposition	Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
6		Nov. 7, 2002	Nov. 7, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
7	Order on Motion to Intervene	Nov. 12, 2002	Nov. 12, 2002 PACER
8	Declination to Proceed Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge	Nov. 26, 2002	Nov. 26, 2002 PACER
8	Declination to Proceed Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge	Nov. 26, 2002	Nov. 26, 2002 PACER