Case: EEOC v. SPOUSE ABUSE, INC.

6:97-cv-00182 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Filed Date: Feb. 28, 1997

Closed Date: March 19, 1998

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Case Summary

In February 1997, the EEOC's Miami District Office brought suit in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, against Spouse Abuse, Inc., alleging racial discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The case was consolidated with another case, 96-705-CIV-ORL-19. In March of 1998, the case was resolved by a consent decree; Spouse Abuse, Inc. agreed to pay $20,000.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (6/4/2008)

Related Cases

Hastings v. Spouse Abuse, Inc., Middle District of Florida (1996)

People

Judge(s)

Fawsett, Patricia C. (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Gallardo, Michelle M (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Banks, Lea Ann (Florida)

Judge(s)

Fawsett, Patricia C. (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Gallardo, Michelle M (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Banks, Lea Ann (Florida)

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6:97-cv-00182

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Spouse Abuse, Inc.

March 19, 1998

March 19, 1998

Docket

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Docket

Last updated March 31, 2024, 3:05 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT filed. Title VII Civil Rights action alleging racial discrimination. Jury Demand. Injunctive relief requested. (nbl) (Entered: 02/28/1997)

Feb. 28, 1997

Feb. 28, 1997

MAGISTRATE JUDGE CASE ASSIGNMENT Magistrate assigned: James G. Glazebrook (nbl) (Entered: 02/28/1997)

Feb. 28, 1997

Feb. 28, 1997

2

ORDER directing counsel to review and certify compliance with Local Rule 1.04(c) within 10 days. ( Signed by Judge Patricia C. Fawsett ) ctc (nbl) (Entered: 02/28/1997)

Feb. 28, 1997

Feb. 28, 1997

3

NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - TRACK 2. (ctc) (gjs) (Entered: 03/13/1997)

March 12, 1997

March 12, 1997

4

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE by Plaintiff EEOC with [2-1] order - related to 96-705-CIV-19 (gjs) (Entered: 03/20/1997)

March 20, 1997

March 20, 1997

5

ORDER consolidating cases with case number 96-705-CIV-ORL-19 which involve common questions of law and fact. ( Signed by Judge Patricia C. Fawsett on 3/31/97) ctc (djd) (Entered: 04/03/1997)

April 1, 1997

April 1, 1997

CONSOLIDATED MEMBER CASE . Lead Case Number: 96-705-CIV-ORL-19. (djd) (Entered: 04/03/1997)

April 1, 1997

April 1, 1997

ALL FUTURE CASE PAPERS WILL BE ENTERED ON THE DOCKET SHEET FOR CASE #96-705-CIV-ORL-19 AND WILL BE FILED IN THAT CASE FILE. (djd) (Entered: 04/03/1997)

April 1, 1997

April 1, 1997

6

NOTICE of NEW CASE NUMBER: 97-182-CIV-ORL-19C (gjs) (Entered: 12/23/1997)

Dec. 23, 1997

Dec. 23, 1997

7

CONSENT DECREE for plaintiff EEOC against defendant Spouse Abuse, Inc. Defendant agrees to pay Michelle Hickey $20,000, less applicable deductions. Within 14 days after the approval of the consent decree, defendant will mail, certified, a check in the amount of $10,000 to Michelle Hickey, and a second check for $10,000 on 6/1/99. The court will retain jurisdiction of this cause for a period of 2 years to monitor this consent decree.( Signed by Judge Patricia C. Fawsett ). MFR Number 95/913 (ctc) (djd) (Entered: 03/31/1998)

March 19, 1998

March 19, 1998

CASE CLOSED. (djd) (Entered: 03/31/1998)

March 19, 1998

March 19, 1998

Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 28, 1997

Closing Date: March 19, 1998

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

Spouse Abuse, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 20000

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits