Case: EEOC v. DOWNEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC., and MARKETING & MANAG

8:97-cv-01726 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: May 27, 1997

Closed Date: Jan. 13, 1999

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Case Summary

In May 1997, the EEOC district office in Baltimore, Maryland brought this action against Downey Communications, Inc. and Marketing & Management Information, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Although the complaint is not currently available, the docket shows that a female complainant intervened in the suit. There were several EEOC and defense discovery motions granted and denied throughout the litigation. However, the EEOC and the plaintiff intervenor managed to win motions for partial summary judgment in August 1998. After an unsuccessful defense motion for summary judgment, the parties settled and a settlement agreement was entered into in January 1999. No settlement documentation is currently available.

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Joel Pettit (7/12/2007)

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8:97-cv-01726

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Downey Communication, et al

Jan. 13, 1999

Jan. 13, 1999

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Docket

Last updated March 27, 2024, 3 a.m.

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1

DEMAND for jury trial by EEOC (lad, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/30/1997)

May 27, 1997

May 27, 1997

2

SUMMONS(ES) (20 days) issued for Downey Communication, Marketing & Manage (lad, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/30/1997)

May 29, 1997

May 29, 1997

3

CORRESPONDENCE (copy) by Laura J. Mann, Esq. to Dana R. Hutter RE: Service of complaint with summons. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/11/1997)

June 9, 1997

June 9, 1997

4

MOTION to Intervene by Margaret C. Walters and proposed Intervenor's Complaint and Exhibits A thru K. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/13/1997)

June 10, 1997

June 10, 1997

5

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure of Corporate Interest by Movant Margaret C. Walters. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/13/1997)

June 10, 1997

June 10, 1997

6

ORDER granting [4-1] motion of Walteres to Intervene ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 6/12/97) (c/m 6/12/97-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/16/1997)

June 12, 1997

June 12, 1997

7

Intervenor's COMPLAINT by Margaret C. Walters against Downey Communication and Marketing & Manage and Exhibits A thru K. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/16/1997)

June 12, 1997

June 12, 1997

7

DEMAND for jury trial by Margaret C. Walters (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/16/1997)

June 12, 1997

June 12, 1997

8

MOTION by Margaret C. Walters for Brian J. Sonfield to Appear Pro Hac Vice . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

June 26, 1997

June 26, 1997

8

ORDER granting [8-1] motion of Walters for Brian J. Sonfield to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 6/26/97) (c/m 6/26/97-skp) fee paid Receipt # B141828 (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

June 26, 1997

June 26, 1997

9

MOTION by Margaret C. Walters for Jennifer C. Smith to Appear Pro Hac Vice . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

June 26, 1997

June 26, 1997

9

ORDER granting [9-1] motion of Walters for Jennifer C. Smith to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 6/26/97) (c/m 6/26/97-skp) fee paid Receipt # B141824 (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

June 26, 1997

June 26, 1997

10

MOTION by Margaret C. Walters for Susan E. Huhta to Appear Pro Hac Vice . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

June 26, 1997

June 26, 1997

10

ORDER granting [10-1] motion of Walters for Susan E. Huhta to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 6/26/97 ) (c/m 6/26/97-skp) fee paid Receipt # B141825 (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

June 26, 1997

June 26, 1997

11

CORRESPONDENCE by EEOC requesting reissuane of summons. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/08/1997)

July 1, 1997

July 1, 1997

12

SECOND SUMMONS(ES) (20 days) issued for Downey Communication and Marketing & Management. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/08/1997)

July 1, 1997

July 1, 1997

14

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure of Corporate Interest by Marketing & Management. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/23/1997)

July 22, 1997

July 22, 1997

15

MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication, and Marketing & Manage to Dismiss and Exhibits A thru O and Request for hearing. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/23/1997)

July 22, 1997

July 22, 1997

16

ORDER summarily denying [15-1] motion of Defendants to Dismiss case.( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 7/24/97) (c/m 7/24/97-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/24/1997)

July 24, 1997

July 24, 1997

17

MOTION by Downey Communication and Marketing & Manage for Alan M. Grayson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/24/1997)

July 24, 1997

July 24, 1997

17

ORDER granting [17-1] motion of Defendants for Alan M. Grayson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 7/24/97 ) (c/m 7/24/97-skp) (fee paid receipt #G125440) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/24/1997)

July 24, 1997

July 24, 1997

18

ANSWER to Complaint by Downey Communication (Attorney Victor A. Kubli and Alan M. Grayson). (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/1997)

Aug. 7, 1997

Aug. 7, 1997

19

ANSWER by Downey Communication to [7-1] intervenor complaint. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/1997)

Aug. 7, 1997

Aug. 7, 1997

19

COUNTERCLAIM by Downey Communication against Margaret C. Walters. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/1997)

Aug. 7, 1997

Aug. 7, 1997

20

ANSWER to Complaint by Marketing & Manage (Attorney Laura J. Mann and Alan M. Grayson). (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/1997)

Aug. 7, 1997

Aug. 7, 1997

21

ANSWER by Marketing & Manage to [7-1] intervenor complaint. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/1997)

Aug. 7, 1997

Aug. 7, 1997

21

COUNTERCLAIM by Marketing & Manage against Margaret C. Walters. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/1997)

Aug. 7, 1997

Aug. 7, 1997

22

SCHEDULING ORDER ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 8/8/97) (c/m 8/8/97-ckp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/1997)

Aug. 8, 1997

Aug. 8, 1997

23

Letter MOTION by Downey Communication and Marketing & Manage that the Pretrial Conference set for 3/11/97 at 9:00am be set for any later time that day . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 08/19/1997 (Entered: 08/19/1997)

Aug. 18, 1997

Aug. 18, 1997

24

ORDER granting [23-1] letter motion of Defendants that the Pretrial Conference set for 3/11/97 at 9:00am be set for any later time that day; "SETTING" time of conference to 10:00 am. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 8/18/97 ) (c/m 8/18/97-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/1997)

Aug. 18, 1997

Aug. 18, 1997

25

ANSWER by Margaret C. Walters to [21-1] counter claim of Marketing & Management. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/02/1997)

Aug. 28, 1997

Aug. 28, 1997

26

ANSWER by Margaret C. Walters to [19-1] counter claim of Downey Communication. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/02/1997)

Aug. 28, 1997

Aug. 28, 1997

28

MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication, and Marketing & Manage for Summary Judgment for failure to conciliate and Request for Hearing, and Exhibits 1 and 2. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/11/1997)

Sept. 11, 1997

Sept. 11, 1997

29

RESPONSE by Downey Communication and Marketing & Management in opposition to [27-1] motion to Dismiss Defendant MMI's Third and Fourth Counterclaims and Defendant DCI's First and Third Counterclaims and Exhibits 1 and 2. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/16/1997)

Sept. 15, 1997

Sept. 15, 1997

30

MEMORANDUM and ORDER granting [27-1] motion of counterdefendants to Dismiss Defendant MMI's Third and Fourth Counterclaims and Defendant DCI's First and Third Counterclaims. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 9/17/97) (c/m 9/17/97-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/1997)

Sept. 17, 1997

Sept. 17, 1997

31

RESPONSE by EEOC to [28-1] motion of Marketing & Management and Downey Communications for Summary Judgment for failure to conciliate and Attachments A thru G and Exhibits 1 thru 3. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/25/1997)

Sept. 25, 1997

Sept. 25, 1997

32

MEMORANDUM and ORDER denying [28-1] motion of Defendant for Summary Judgment for failure to conciliate; "STAYING" all proceedings in this case for 60 days from the date of this order; "DIRECTING" Plaintiff to notify the court of the results of further conciliation efforts at the expiry of 60 days. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 9/30/97) (c/m 9/30/97-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/01/1997)

Sept. 30, 1997

Sept. 30, 1997

33

REPLY by Downey Communication and Marketing & Management in support of their [28-1] motion for Summary Judgment for failure to conciliate. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/1997)

Oct. 9, 1997

Oct. 9, 1997

34

CORRESPONDENCE by EEOC pursuant to the court's 9/30/97 Order RE: Results of conciliation efforts at the end of the 60 day period. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1997)

Dec. 2, 1997

Dec. 2, 1997

35

ORDER "DIRECTING" counsel to forward comments RE: [34-1] correspondence not later thatn 12 noon 12/4/97. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 12/2/97) (c/m 12/2/97-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1997)

Dec. 2, 1997

Dec. 2, 1997

36

SCHEDULING ORDER ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 12/4/97 (c/m 12/4/97-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/05/1997)

Dec. 4, 1997

Dec. 4, 1997

37

MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication, and Marketing & Manage for Judgment on the Pleadings . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/31/1997)

Dec. 31, 1997

Dec. 31, 1997

38

RESPONSE by Margaret C. Walters in opposition to [37-1] motion of Marketing & Manage and Downey Communication for Judgment on the Pleadings. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/06/1998)

Jan. 6, 1998

Jan. 6, 1998

40

ORDER denying [37-1] motion of Downey Communication and Marketing & Managment for Judgment on the Pleadings. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 1/22/98) (c/m 1/22/98-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/1998)

Jan. 22, 1998

Jan. 22, 1998

41

MOTION by Margaret C. Walters for John A. Freedman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/09/1998)

Feb. 9, 1998

Feb. 9, 1998

41

ORDER granting [41-1] motion of Walters for John A. Freedman to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 2/9/98) (c/m 2/9/98-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/09/1998)

Feb. 9, 1998

Feb. 9, 1998

42

NOTICE of attorney appearance for Margaret C. Walters by John A. Freedman and attachments. (previously added as attorney admitted pro hac vice) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/1998)

Feb. 18, 1998

Feb. 18, 1998

43

MOTION with memorandum in support by Margaret C. Walters for Protective Order and exhibits 1,2, and A thru V. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/20/1998)

March 20, 1998

March 20, 1998

44

MOTION by Margaret C. Walters for Heather E. Cameron to Appear Pro Hac Vice . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/23/1998)

March 23, 1998

March 23, 1998

44

ORDER granting [44-1] motion of Margaret Walters for Heather E. Cameron to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 3/23/98) (c/m 3/23/98-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/23/1998)

March 23, 1998

March 23, 1998

45

MEMORANDUM by EEOC in opposition to [46-1] motion of Marketing & Management and Downey Coumminication for Protective Order. (c/s) (Opposition received before motion for protective order) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/01/1998)

March 24, 1998

March 24, 1998

46

MOTION by Downey Communication and Marketing & Management for Protective Order , and proposed protective order and exhibits 1 thru 4. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/26/1998)

March 25, 1998

March 25, 1998

47

JOINT STATUS REPORT by EEOC, Downey Communication, Marketing & Manage, and Margaret C. Walters. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/02/1998)

April 1, 1998

April 1, 1998

48

MEMORANDUM by Downey Communication and Marketing & Manage in support of their [46-1] motion for Protective Order and exhibit 1. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/02/1998)

April 2, 1998

April 2, 1998

49

MOTION with memorandum in support by EEOC, Margaret C. Walters to Compel Testimony of Harvey Richmond and Exhibits 1-5. (c/s) (EXHIBITS FILED SEPARATELY) (jlb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/06/1998)

April 3, 1998

April 3, 1998

50

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge William G. Connelly for all discovery disputes. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 3/25/98) (c/m 4/3/98-pf) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/07/1998)

April 3, 1998

April 3, 1998

52

REPLY by Margaret C. Walters to response of defendants to her [43-1] motion for Protective Order and exhibits X,Y,and Z. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/07/1998)

April 6, 1998

April 6, 1998

53

MOTION by Margaret C. Walters for Protective Order concerning tax returns . (c/s J.Connelly & J.Smalkin) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1998)

April 14, 1998

April 14, 1998

54

ORDER denying [53-1] motion of Walter for Protective Order concerning tax returns, except that the returns may be redacted to exclude information other than Ms. Walter's earnings and deductions. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 4/15/98) (c/m 4/15/98-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1998)

April 15, 1998

April 15, 1998

55

MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication to Compel production of certain documents , exhibits A thru E, Memorandum by Walters in opposition to motion to compel, reply in support by Downey, and Certificate of Conference and notice of filing. (c/s J.Smalkin/J.Connelly) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/16/1998)

April 16, 1998

April 16, 1998

56

JOINT MOTION by EEOC, Margaret C. Walters, Downey Communication, and Marketing & Manage to Extend Time for filing dispostive motions . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/23/1998)

April 22, 1998

April 22, 1998

57

ORDER granting [56-1] joint motion of EEOC, Walters, Downey Communications, and Marketing and Management Info. to Extend Time for filing dispostive motions to unti 6/1/98. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 4/23/98 ) (c/m 4/23/98) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/23/1998)

April 23, 1998

April 23, 1998

58

MOTION with memorandum in support by EEOC and Margaret C. Walters to Compel production of documents withheld by Defendants as privileged , Defendants Opposition to motion to compel documents, Plaintiffs' consolidated Reply Brief concerning motions to compel, Exhibits 1 thru 14, Local Rule 104.8 Notice of Motion and Local Rule 104.7 Certificate of conference. (c/s Judge Smalkin/Judge Connelly) (DEFENDANT'S OPPOSITION AND EXHIBITS 1 THRU 14; MEMORANUDM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO COMPEL; AND CONSOLIDATED REPLY BRIEF ALL FILED UNDER SEAL) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/04/1998 (Entered: 04/30/1998)

April 29, 1998

April 29, 1998

59

MOTION with memorandum in support by EEOC and Margaret C. Walters to Compel testimony of Harvey Richmond , Defendants' opposition to Motion to compel testimony, Plaintiffs consolidated Reply Brief concerning the motions to compel, Exhibits 1 thru 5, Local Rule 104.8 Certificate of Notice, and Local Rule 104.7 Certificate of Conference. (c/s Judge Smalkin/Judge Connelly) (Local Rule 104.8 and 104.7 certificates and Consolidated Reply Brief filed with [58-1] motion to compel as to all 3 motions of Plaintiffs to compel filed of same date) (DEFENDANTS' OPPOSITION AND EXHIBITS 1 THRU 5; AND MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF JOINT MOTION TO COMPEL FILED UNDER SEAL) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/04/1998 (Entered: 04/30/1998)

April 29, 1998

April 29, 1998

61

RESPONSE by EEOC and Margaret C. Walters in opposition to (placing exhibits to their motions numbered 58, 59, and 60 under seal) pursuant to the pending [46-1] motion for Protective Order by Marketing & Management and Downey Communication. (c/s Judge Smalkin/Judge Connelly) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 04/30/1998 (Entered: 04/30/1998)

April 29, 1998

April 29, 1998

62

Letter MOTION by EEOC and Margaret C. Walters to Seal Memorandum in support of [58-1] motion to compel, Memorandum in support of [59-1] joint motion to compel, Memroandum in support of [60-1] motion to compel, and Plaintiff's consolidated reply brief filed with [58-1] motion to compel, until such time the court rules on Defendants' motion for protective order . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/04/1998)

May 1, 1998

May 1, 1998

63

MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication, Marketing & Manage to disqualify Intervenor Plaintiff's counsel and exhibits 1 thru 26 (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/04/1998)

May 1, 1998

May 1, 1998

64

MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication for expenses in connection with its motion to compel the tax returns of Margaret Walters . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/04/1998 (Entered: 05/04/1998)

May 1, 1998

May 1, 1998

65

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [43-1] motion of Margaret Walters for Protective Order; "DENYING" the motion to the extent that any discovery has been produced; "GRANTING" the motion RE: MBNA America; "DENYING" the motion RE: Little Beginnings Child Development Center; "GRANTING" the motion RE: Westover Cleaners; "GRANTING" the motion RE: Dan Howard's Maternity Factory; "DENYING" the motion RE: Vanguard; "DIRECTING" Defendants to return the original photographs, negatives, and videotapes that were provided by Plaintiffs' friends, family, and neighbors, not later than 5/8/98; "DIRECTING" Defendants may copy the items before returning the items to the persons who produced them; "DIRECTING" the parties shall obtain the Court's approval prior to issuing any additional discovery requests or subpoenas; "DIRECTING" the parties' attention to Appendix B (Rules and Guidelines for Determining Lodestar Attorneys' Fees in Civil Rights and Discrimination Cases) of the Local Rules; "SETTING" date for motions hearing; "ADVISING" a settlement conference may also be scheduled for a later date. ( signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Connelly 5/1/98 ) (c/m 5/1/98-jon) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1998)

May 4, 1998

May 4, 1998

67

MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication, and Marketing & Manage to Stay Plaintiffs' Motions to Compel Richmond Privileged Documents and Testimony and exhibits 1 thru 5. (c/s J.Connelly and J.Smalkin) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/06/1998 (Entered: 05/06/1998)

May 5, 1998

May 5, 1998

68

ORDER mooting by denial of the motion to disqualify [67-1] motion of Downey Coummuications to Stay Plaintiffs' Motions to Compel Richmond Privileged Documents and Testimony. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 5/7/98 ) (c/m 5/7/98-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/07/1998)

May 7, 1998

May 7, 1998

69

SEALED MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication, and Marketing & Manage for Protective Order for Deposition Testimony and exhibits 1 thru 10. (c/s chambers/mag) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1998)

May 11, 1998

May 11, 1998

70

RESPONSE (Reply) by Downey Communication and Marketing & Management in support of their [55-1] motion to Compel production of certain documents and exhibits 1 and 2. (c/s J.Smalkin/J.Connelly) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1998)

May 12, 1998

May 12, 1998

71

SEALED MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication, and Marketing & Management to Compel complete answers to interrogatories , exhibits 1 thru 4, Plaintiffs opposition to motion to compel complete answers to interrogatories, Reply of Defendants in support, and Local Rule 104.7 certificate of conference. (c/s J.Connelly/J.Smalkin) (FILED UNDER SEAL) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1998)

May 12, 1998

May 12, 1998

73

MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication, and Marketing & Management to Amend [66-1] order to include the prescribed statement of 28 U.S.C. section 1292(b)(1994) . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/14/1998)

May 13, 1998

May 13, 1998

72

MEMORANDUM by Margaret C. Walters in opposition to [64-1] motion of Downey for expenses in connection with its motion to compel the tax returns of Margaret Walters and attachment. (c/s J.Smalkin/J.Connelly) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/14/1998)

May 14, 1998

May 14, 1998

74

ORDER denying [73-1] motion of Downey to Amend [66-1] order to include the prescribed statement of 28 U.S.C. section 1292(b)(1994). ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 5/15/98) (c/m 5/15/98-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/18/1998)

May 15, 1998

May 15, 1998

75

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [46-1] motion of Downey Communication and Marketing and Managment for Protective Order as therein set forth; granting [49-1] motion to Compel Testimony of Harvey Richmond as therein set forth and ordered that the deposition may be attended only by counsel and Mr. Richmond; granting [58-1] motion of Plaintiff to Compel production of documents withheld by Defendants as privileged as therein set forth; granting in part, denying in part [60-1] (joint) motion Plaintiffs to Compel production of documents and interrogatory responses as therein set forth. ( signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Connelly 5/15/98) (c/m 5/15/98-jon) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/19/1998)

May 18, 1998

May 18, 1998

76

MOTION (copy) with memorandum in support by Marketing & Management and Downey Communication to Compel production of certain documents withheld as privileged with exhibit A, Plaintiff's memorandum in opposition with exhibits 1 and 2, Defendants' Reply with exhibit 1, notice of service, and Certificate of Conference. (c/s J.Connelly) (Received 5/12/98 in Greenbelt Clerk's Office) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/27/1998)

May 22, 1998

May 22, 1998

77

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [71-1] motion of Defendants to Compel complete answers to interrogatories and therein set forth; denying [76-1] motion of Defendants to Compel production of certain documents withheld as privileged as therein set forth. ( signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Connelly 5/22/98) (c/m 5/22/98-jon) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/27/1998)

May 22, 1998

May 22, 1998

78

RESPONSE by Downey Communication in support of its [64-1] motion for expenses in connection with its motion to compel the tax returns of Margaret Walters. (c/s Chambers/Mag.) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/27/1998)

May 26, 1998

May 26, 1998

79

MOTION with memorandum in support by Downey Communication, Marketing & Manage for Reconsideration of [75-1] order dated 5/15/98 . (c/s chambers/mag) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/28/1998 (Entered: 05/27/1998)

May 26, 1998

May 26, 1998

80

SEALED MOTION (OBJECTION) with memorandum in support by Downey Communication and Marketing & Management for Review (by Judge) of Magistrate Judge's Order of 5/15/98 and exhibits 1 thru 8. (c/s chambers/mag) (LETTER TO FILE UNDER SEAL RECEIVED 6/1/89) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 06/01/1998 (Entered: 05/27/1998)

May 26, 1998

May 26, 1998

81

SEALED JOINT RESPONSE by EEOC and Margaret C. Walters in opposition to [69-1] motion of Downey and Marketing and Management for Protective Order for Deposition Testimony and exhibits 1 thru 7. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/28/1998 (Entered: 05/28/1998)

May 26, 1998

May 26, 1998

82

RESPONSE by Downey Communication and Marketing & Management to [82-1] motion of Plaintiffs to Extend Time for filing of Plaintiffs' dispositive motions. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/29/1998 (Entered: 05/29/1998)

May 27, 1998

May 27, 1998

82

CROSS-MOTION by Downey Communication and Marketing & Manage to Extend Time for filing Defendants' dispositive motions . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/29/1998 (Entered: 05/29/1998)

May 27, 1998

May 27, 1998

83

MOTION by EEOC and Margaret C. Walters to Extend Time for filing of Plaintiffs' dispositive motions . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/29/1998 (Entered: 05/29/1998)

May 28, 1998

May 28, 1998

84

ORDER granting in part [83-1] motion of Plaintiffs to Extend Time for filing of Plaintiffs' dispositive motions; "DIRECTING" both parties be allowed until 7/1/98 to file dispositive motions. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 5/28/98) (c/m 5/28/98-skp) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 05/29/1998 (Entered: 05/29/1998) Downey and Marketing & Managment for Review (by Judge) of Magistrate Judge's Order of 5/15/98 and [79-1] modifier motion of Downey and Marketing & Managment for Reconsideration of [75-1] order dated 5/15/98t. (c/s J.Smalkin/Mag.Connelly) FILED UNDER SEAL (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 06/24/1998 (Entered: 06/04/1998)

May 28, 1998

May 28, 1998

86

JOINT MOTION by EEOC and Margaret C. Walters to enforce the 5/15/98 Order and Exhibits A thru E. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/08/1998)

June 4, 1998

June 4, 1998

87

ORDER OVERRULING [80-1] Objection of Defendants for Review (by Judge) of Magistrate Judge's Order of 5/15/98; mooting [79-1] modifier motion of defendants for Reconsideration of [75-1] order dated 5/15/98. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 6/5/98) (c/m 6/5/98-skp ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/08/1998)

June 5, 1998

June 5, 1998

88

NOTICE of attorney appearance for Marketing & Manage by Ira Eliot Hoffman. (c/s J.Smalkin/J.Connelly) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/10/1998)

June 8, 1998

June 8, 1998

89

MOTION by Downey Communication, Marketing & Manage Objecting to Magistrate Judge's ruling on their motion to compel complete answers to interrogatories and exhibit 1. (c/s J.Smalkin/J.Connelly) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/10/1998)

June 8, 1998

June 8, 1998

90

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge William G. Connelly for settlement or other ADR conference. ( signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 6/11/98 ) (c/m 6/11/98-hsg) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/12/1998)

June 11, 1998

June 11, 1998

91

REPLY by Downey Communication, Marketing & Manage in support of their [69-1] motion for Protective Order for Deposition Testimony and exhibits 1 thru 3. (c/s J.Smalkin/J.Connelly) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/1998)

June 11, 1998

June 11, 1998

92

Letter MOTION by Margaret C. Walters to conduct the deposition of Harvey Richmond beyond the Court's deadline of 5/29/98 . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/17/1998)

June 16, 1998

June 16, 1998

93

ORDER granting [92-1] motion of Walters to conduct the deposition of Harvey Richmond beyond the Court's deadline of 5/29/98. ( signed by Magistrate Judge William Connelly 6/15/98) (c/m 6/15/98-jon) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/17/1998)

June 16, 1998

June 16, 1998

94

MOTION by Downey Communication, Marketing & Manage to Stay 6/5/98 Order compelling Harvey Richmond's Testimony . (c/s J.Smalkin/J.Connelly) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 06/17/1998 (Entered: 06/17/1998)

June 16, 1998

June 16, 1998

95

COPY of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/17/1998)

June 16, 1998

June 16, 1998

96

RESPONSE by Margaret C. Walters in opposition to [89-1] motion of Marketing & Management and Downey Communication Objecting to Magistrate Judge's ruling on their motion to compel complete answers to interrogatories and exhibit A. (c/s J.Smalkin/Connelly) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 06/17/1998 (Entered: 06/17/1998)

June 17, 1998

June 17, 1998

98

MOTION by Marketing & Manage to Substitute Attorney . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/18/1998)

June 17, 1998

June 17, 1998

Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 27, 1997

Closing Date: Jan. 13, 1999

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

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

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Marketing & Management Information, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Downey Communications, 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:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit