Case: EEOC v. Bloomin' Apple

3:04-cv-50375 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Sept. 10, 2004

Closed Date: May 22, 2009

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Case Summary

In September 2004, the EEOC district office of Chicago, Illinois brought this suit against The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple Inc., and Heartland Apple Inc., doing business as Applebee's, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Five individual females intervened in the case, alleging sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the women claimed that the defendants subjected women to a hostile working env…

In September 2004, the EEOC district office of Chicago, Illinois brought this suit against The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple Inc., and Heartland Apple Inc., doing business as Applebee's, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Five individual females intervened in the case, alleging sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the women claimed that the defendants subjected women to a hostile working environment, subjected them to differing terms and conditions of employment than male coworkers, and retaliated against females by constructively discharging them.

After three years of litigation and two of the defendants obtaining grants of summary judgment, Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC settled with the EEOC and plaintiff intervenors in May of 2007. A consent decree was entered requiring the defendant to pay a total of $300,000 and to implement training on sexual harassment and retaliation for all employees and for three individual owners of the company. The settlement term was 2 years. The docket sheet does not show any further enforcement; the case was presumably closed in 2009.

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Elkin, Laurie S. (Illinois)

Gochanour, Gregory M. (Illinois)

Hamilton, Deborah Lois (Illinois)

Hendrickson, John C. (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Abram, Thomas G. (Illinois)

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3:04-cv-50375

Docket [PACER]

EEOC. v. Bloomin' Apple

May 29, 2007

May 29, 2007

Docket
1

3:04-cv-50375

Complaint

Sept. 9, 2004

Sept. 9, 2004

Complaint
19

3:04-cv-50375

Amended Complaint

March 2, 2005

March 2, 2005

Pleading / Motion / Brief
31

3:04-cv-50375

Agreed Protective Order

EEOC v. Bloomin' Apple Rockford I

July 20, 2005

July 20, 2005

Order/Opinion
53

3:04-cv-50375

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Jan. 24, 2006

Jan. 24, 2006

Order/Opinion

2006 U.S.Dist.LEXIS 2006

60-2

3:04-cv-50375

Memorandum Opinion and Order [Re: Denial of Motion to Compel]

EEOC v. The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC

Feb. 10, 2006

Feb. 10, 2006

Order/Opinion
128

3:04-cv-50375

Consent Decree

EEOC v. The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC

May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

Settlement Agreement

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Docket

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Last updated Feb. 18, 2024, 3:01 a.m.

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COMPLAINT; jury demand - Civil cover sheet - Appearance(s) of John C. Hendrickson, Gregory M. Gochanour, Laurie S. Elkin as attorney(s) for plaintiff ( 0 summons(es) issued.) ( Documents: 1-1 through 1-3) (clb) (Entered: 09/10/2004)

Sept. 9, 2004

Sept. 9, 2004

PACER
2

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Susan Brennecka, Erin Foster, Christina Javid, Vickie Miner, Tracy Rangel by Rene Hernandez, Ryan M Holmes (jat) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

PACER
3

MOTION by Susan Brennecka to intervene ; notice of motion (jat) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

PACER
4

MOTION by Erin Foster to intervene ; notice of motion (jat) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

PACER
5

MOTION by Christina Javid to intervene ; notice of motion (jat) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

PACER
6

MOTION by Vickie Miner to intervene ; notice of motion (jat) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

PACER
7

MOTION by Tracy Rangel to intervene ; notice of motion (jat) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

PACER
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Amended notice of motion by Susan Brennecka, Erin Foster, Christina Javid, Vickie Miner, Tracy Rangel (jat) (Entered: 09/24/2004)

Sept. 24, 2004

Sept. 24, 2004

PACER
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WAIVER of service of summons as to Bloomin' Apple Rkfd, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc sent on 9/14/04 (jmm (Entered: 10/18/2004)

Oct. 18, 2004

Oct. 18, 2004

PACER
10

MINUTE ORDER of 11/12/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Status hearing set for 11/17/04 at 1:30pm. Enter order nunc pro tunc October 6, 2004: Petition/motions to intervene are granted [7-1], [6-1], [5-1], [4-1], [3-1]. no notices required (jat) (Entered: 11/15/2004)

Nov. 12, 2004

Nov. 12, 2004

PACER
11

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Bloomin' Apple Rkfd, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc by Thomas Michael Wilde, Thomas G. Abram, Mary Claire O'Neil (jat) (Entered: 11/15/2004)

Nov. 15, 2004

Nov. 15, 2004

PACER
12

ANSWER by Bloomin' Apple Rkfd, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc complaint [1-1]; notice of filing (jat) (Entered: 11/15/2004)

Nov. 15, 2004

Nov. 15, 2004

PACER
13

agreed MOTION by - EEOC to substitute attorney ; notice of filing (jat) (Entered: 12/07/2004)

Dec. 6, 2004

Dec. 6, 2004

PACER
14

MINUTE ORDER of 12/9/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Plaintiff's agreed motion to substitute counsel is granted [13-1]. Gregory Gochanour given leave to withdraw and Diane Smason and Deborah Hamilton given leave to file their appearance. mailed notice (jat) (Entered: 12/10/2004)

Dec. 9, 2004

Dec. 9, 2004

PACER
15

Parties proposed case management order by plaintiff, defendant, petitioner (jat) (Entered: 12/16/2004)

Dec. 15, 2004

Dec. 15, 2004

PACER
16

MOTION by Plaintiff - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for leave to file first amended complaint instanter (jat, ) (Entered: 02/15/2005)

Feb. 15, 2005

Feb. 15, 2005

PACER
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NOTICE by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for presentment of motion to file instanter 16 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 3/2/2005 at 01:30 PM. (jat, ) (Entered: 02/15/2005)

Feb. 15, 2005

Feb. 15, 2005

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Motion to file amended complaint instanter 16 is granted. Response due 3/23/05. No notice (glg, ) (Entered: 03/02/2005)

March 2, 2005

March 2, 2005

PACER
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first AMENDED complaint by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc ; Jury Demand(jat, ) (Entered: 03/02/2005)

March 2, 2005

March 2, 2005

PACER
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ANSWER to first amended complaint by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc; notice of filing(jat, ) (Entered: 03/16/2005)

March 16, 2005

March 16, 2005

PACER
21

MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Pursuant to request of counsel, Discovery Hearing reset for 4/29/2005 at 01:30 PM. Telephoned notice (glg, ) (Entered: 03/29/2005)

March 29, 2005

March 29, 2005

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Discovery hearing held on 4/29/2005. Discovery Hearing set for 6/29/2005 at 01:30 PM. No notice (glg, ) (Entered: 04/29/2005)

April 29, 2005

April 29, 2005

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc to substitute appearance of counsel (jat, ) (Entered: 05/11/2005)

May 11, 2005

May 11, 2005

PACER
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MINUTE entry Defendant's motion to substitute appearance of Alison J. Maki for Mary C. O'Neil 23 is granted. docketing mailed notice (jat, ) (Entered: 06/06/2005)

June 6, 2005

June 6, 2005

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc to compel Tracey Rangel's written discovery responses (jat, ) (Entered: 06/16/2005)

June 16, 2005

June 16, 2005

PACER
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NOTICE by all defendants for presentment of motion to compel 25 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 6/29/2005 at 01:30 PM. (jat, ) (Entered: 06/16/2005)

June 16, 2005

June 16, 2005

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Defendant's Motion to compel 25 is withdrawn. Discovery hearing held on 6/29/2005. Discovery Hearing set for 7/27/2005 at 01:30 PM. Judge's staff mailed notice (glg, ) (Entered: 06/29/2005)

June 29, 2005

June 29, 2005

PACER
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agreed MOTION by Defendants The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc for entry of protective order (jat, ) (Entered: 07/19/2005)

July 19, 2005

July 19, 2005

PACER
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NOTICE by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc for presentment of motion for protective order 28 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 7/27/2005 at 01:30 PM. (jat, ) (Entered: 07/19/2005)

July 19, 2005

July 19, 2005

PACER
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agreed PROTECTIVE Order Signed by Judge P. Michael Mahoney on 7/20/2005:(jat, ) (Entered: 07/21/2005)

July 20, 2005

July 20, 2005

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Agreed motion for entry of protective order 28 is granted. Enter Protective Order. Telephonic discovery conference set for 7/27/2005 at 11:30 AM. judge's staff mailed notice (jat, ) (Entered: 07/21/2005)

July 21, 2005

July 21, 2005

PACER
32

MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Telephonic Discovery hearing held on 7/27/2005. Fact Discovery ordered closed by 10/31/2005. Dispositive Motions due by 12/1/2005. Telephonic Discovery Hearing set for 10/24/2005 at 09:30 AM. Telephoned notice (glg, ) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

July 27, 2005

July 27, 2005

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Heartland Apple Inc, Bloomin' Apple LLC to compel production of plaintiffs-interveners' missing documents (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit 6# 7 Exhibit 7)(Maki, Alison) Modified on 10/4/2005 (jat, ). (Entered: 10/03/2005)

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Oct. 3, 2005

Oct. 3, 2005

PACER
34

NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion to compel, 33 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 10/14/2005 at 01:30 PM. (Maki, Alison) Modified on 10/4/2005 (jat, ). (Entered: 10/03/2005)

Oct. 3, 2005

Oct. 3, 2005

PACER
35

Defendant's Amended NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion to compel, 33 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 10/26/2005 at 01:30 PM. (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 10/06/2005)

Oct. 6, 2005

Oct. 6, 2005

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Due to the court's schedule, Noticed motion and Discovery Hearing reset for 10/26/2005 at 01:30 PM. Mailed notice (glg, ) (Entered: 10/06/2005)

Oct. 6, 2005

Oct. 6, 2005

PACER
37

MOTION by Defendants The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc to compel Plaintiffs-Interveners' responses to Defendants' second set of discovery requests. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 6)(Maki, Alison) (Entered: 10/17/2005)

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Oct. 17, 2005

Oct. 17, 2005

PACER
38

NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion to compel, 37 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 10/26/2005 at 01:30 PM. (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 10/17/2005)

Oct. 17, 2005

Oct. 17, 2005

PACER
39

MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Defendant's Motion to compel 33 is granted. Affidavit and resposne due 11/2/05. Defendant's Motion to compel 37 is granted. Verifications to be provided by 11/9/05. Plaintiff given to 11/9/05 to respond to outstandng discovery or the court may entertain a motion to dismiss. Discovery hearing held on 10/26/2005. Fact Discovery ordered closed by 12/30/2005. Discovery Hearing to set dispositive motions set for 1/4/2006 at 01:30 PM. No notice (glg, ) (Entered: 10/26/2005)

Oct. 26, 2005

Oct. 26, 2005

PACER
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MOTION by Plaintiff - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to compel (Hamilton, Deborah) (Entered: 11/17/2005)

Nov. 17, 2005

Nov. 17, 2005

PACER
41

NOTICE of Motion by Deborah Lois Hamilton for presentment of motion 40 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 11/25/2005 at 01:30 PM. (Hamilton, Deborah) Text Modified on 11/18/2005 (jat, ). (Entered: 11/17/2005)

Nov. 17, 2005

Nov. 17, 2005

PACER
42

Re-Notice of Motion to Compel NOTICE of Motion by Deborah Lois Hamilton for presentment of motion to compel 40 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 11/30/2005 at 01:30 PM. (Hamilton, Deborah) (Entered: 11/22/2005)

Nov. 22, 2005

Nov. 22, 2005

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney :Defendant's Motion to compel 40 is taken under advisement. Set deadlines as to motion to compel 40 : Responses due by 12/21/2005 Replies due by 1/11/2006. If a party is not going to 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. Discovery conference reset to 2/8/06 at 1:30 pm. Mailed notice (glg, ) (Entered: 11/30/2005)

Nov. 30, 2005

Nov. 30, 2005

PACER
44

RESPONSE by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc in Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to compel 40 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Maki, Alison) (Entered: 12/21/2005)

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Dec. 21, 2005

Dec. 21, 2005

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MOTION by Defendants The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc to compel production of McAfoos Day Planners (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 2# 2 Exhibit 3 - 8)(Maki, Alison) (Entered: 12/30/2005)

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Dec. 30, 2005

Dec. 30, 2005

PACER
46

NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion to compel 45 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 1/13/2006 at 01:30 PM. (Maki, Alison) Hearing Date (year) Modified on 1/3/2006 (jat, ). (Entered: 12/30/2005)

Dec. 30, 2005

Dec. 30, 2005

PACER
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Amended NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion to compel 45 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 1/18/2006 at 01:30 PM. (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 01/09/2006)

Jan. 9, 2006

Jan. 9, 2006

PACER
48

REPLY by - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissionin Support of MOTION by Plaintiff - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to compel 40 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit exhibits1-3# 2 Exhibit exhibits4-6)(Hamilton, Deborah) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

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Jan. 11, 2006

Jan. 11, 2006

PACER
49

MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Defendant's Motion to compel 45 is granted in part. Day planners to be produced for attorneys' eyes only. Counsel to mark pages to be shown. If there is a disagreement, the court will make an in camera inspection. Legible copies to be produced. (glg, ) (Entered: 01/18/2006)

Jan. 18, 2006

Jan. 18, 2006

PACER
50

MOTION by Defendants The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc for leave to file surreply instanter. (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 01/20/2006)

Jan. 20, 2006

Jan. 20, 2006

PACER
51

NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion for leave to file 50 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 1/25/2006 at 01:30 PM. (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 01/20/2006)

Jan. 20, 2006

Jan. 20, 2006

PACER
52

MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Defendants' 1/20/06 Motion for leave to file surreply 50 is considered presented and denied. The court strikes the hearing for presentment of Motion set 1/25/06 at 1:30pm. judge's staff mailed notice (jat, ) (Entered: 01/24/2006)

Jan. 24, 2006

Jan. 24, 2006

PACER
53

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by Judge P. Michael Mahoney on 1/24/2006: For the reasons stated in the attached Memorandum Opinion and Order, EEOC's 11/17/05 Motion to compel production of documents and interrogatory responses 40 is continued until the court can hold a discovery hearing set for 2:30pm, 2/8/06. Plaintiff is to file a copy of remaining unresolved document requests, interrogatories, and responses by 2/7/06. [For further detail see separate order]judge's staff mailed notice (Attachments: # 1 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER)(jat, ) (Entered: 01/25/2006)

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Jan. 24, 2006

Jan. 24, 2006

RECAP
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MOTION by Plaintiff - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to compel Responses To Plaintiff EEOC's Third Set of Requests for Admission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibits2&4# 3 Exhibit Exhibit3)(Hamilton, Deborah) (Entered: 02/02/2006)

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Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

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NOTICE of Motion by Deborah Lois Hamilton for presentment of motion to compel, 54 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 2/8/2006 at 01:30 PM. (Hamilton, Deborah) [attached document states 2/8/05] Modified on 2/2/2006 (jat, ). (Entered: 02/02/2006)

Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

PACER
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STATEMENT by Plaintiff - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission order on motion to compel, memorandum opinion and order,,,, 53 Plaintiff EEOC's List of Unresolved Document Production Requests Filed In Accord With Judge Mahoney's January 24, 2006 Order (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Hamilton, Deborah) (Entered: 02/06/2006)

Feb. 6, 2006

Feb. 6, 2006

PACER
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RESPONSE by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc in Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to compel Responses To Plaintiff EEOC's Third Set of Requests for Admission 54 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Maki, Alison) (Entered: 02/07/2006)

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Feb. 7, 2006

Feb. 7, 2006

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Discovery hearing held on 2/8/2006. FRCP 26(a)(2) closed. Discovery /Settlement Conference set for 4/3/2006 at 10:00 AM. Real parties in interest to be present. (glg, ) (Entered: 02/08/2006)

Feb. 8, 2006

Feb. 8, 2006

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : EEOC's 11/17/05 Motion to compel 40 is granted in part and denied in part as stated in open court. Defendants given until 3/2/06 to produce documents agreed upon by counsels in LR 37.2 conference, until 2/23/06 to produce under Second Request for Production, Nos. 8-9 (Heartland, Inc documents), and until 2/23/06 to supplement Interrogatory #3 at least with regard to the Area Director and with regard to any other updates needed to comply with Rule 26 obligations. EEOC's 2/2/06 Motion to compel responses 54 is taken under advisement. Magistrate Judge will rule. judge's staff mailed notice (jat, ) (Entered: 02/08/2006)

Feb. 8, 2006

Feb. 8, 2006

PACER
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MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order, Signed by Judge P. Michael Mahoney on 2/10/2006: For the reasons stated on the attached Memorandum Opinion and Order, EEOC's 2/2/06 Motion to compel responses to plaintiff's third set of request for admissions 54 is denied. [For further detail see separate order.]judge's staff mailed notice (Attachments: # 1 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER)(jat, ) (Entered: 02/10/2006)

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Feb. 10, 2006

Feb. 10, 2006

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MOTION by Defendants The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc to exclude putative class member (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Maki, Alison) (Entered: 03/07/2006)

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March 7, 2006

March 7, 2006

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NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 61 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 3/15/2006 at 01:30 PM. (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 03/07/2006)

March 7, 2006

March 7, 2006

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Defendant's Motion to exclude 61 is denied in part. Because of the failure of person to show up at her deposition, she is precluded from offering testimony. Parties to submit 3 page settlement document to chamber for settlement conference by 3/31/06. (glg, ) (Entered: 03/15/2006)

March 15, 2006

March 15, 2006

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Settlement conference held on 4/3/2006. Dispositive Motions due by 5/31/2006. Telephonic Discovery Hearing set for 6/2/2006 at 09:45 AM. (glg, ) (Entered: 04/04/2006)

April 3, 2006

April 3, 2006

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Bloomin' Apple LLC, Heartland Apple Inc for extension of time to file Dispositive Motions (Unopposed) (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 05/30/2006)

May 30, 2006

May 30, 2006

PACER
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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Defendant's Motion for extension of time 65 is granted. Telephnoic Discovery hearing held on 6/2/2006. Dispositive Motions due by 6/7/2006. Telephonic Discovery Hearing set for 6/12/2006 at 09:45 AM. Telephoned notice (glg, ) (Entered: 06/02/2006)

June 2, 2006

June 2, 2006

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MOTION by Defendant Heartland Apple Inc for summary judgment (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion for summary judgment 67 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 6/12/2006 at 09:45 AM. (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

PACER
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MEMORANDUM by Heartland Apple Inc in Support of motion for summary judgment 67 (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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RULE 56.1 Statement by Heartland Apple Inc regarding motion for summary judgment 67 (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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APPENDIX motion for summary judgment 67 by Heartland Apple Inc (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B1# 3 Exhibit B2# 4 Exhibit C1# 5 Exhibit C2# 6 Exhibit D1# 7 Exhibit D2)(Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

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June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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MOTION by Defendant Bloomin' Apple LLC for summary judgment (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

PACER
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NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion for summary judgment 72 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 6/12/2006 at 09:45 AM. (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

PACER
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MEMORANDUM by Bloomin' Apple LLC in Support of motion for summary judgment 72 (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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RULE 56.1 Statement by Bloomin' Apple LLC regarding motion for summary judgment 72 (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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APPENDIX motion for summary judgment 72 by Bloomin' Apple LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B1# 3 Exhibit B2# 4 Exhibit C1# 5 Exhibit C2# 6 Exhibit D)(Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

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June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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MOTION by Defendant The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC for partial summary judgment (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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NOTICE of Motion by Alison J Maki for presentment of motion for partial summary judgment 77 before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 6/12/2006 at 09:45 AM. (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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MEMORANDUM by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC in Support of motion for partial summary judgment 77 (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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RULE 56.1 Statement by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC regarding motion for partial summary judgment 77 (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

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Notice of Paper Filing by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC (Maki, Alison) (Entered: 06/08/2006)

June 8, 2006

June 8, 2006

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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Defendant's MOTIONS for summary judgment 67 72 are taken under advisement. Set deadlines as to motions for partial summary judgment 77, 72, 67 : Responses due by 7/24/2006 Replies due by 8/14/2006. If a party is not going to 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 (glg, ) (Entered: 06/12/2006)

June 12, 2006

June 12, 2006

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83

MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Telephonic Discovery hearing held on 6/12/2006. Telephonic Discovery Hearing set for 10/12/2006 at 09:45 AM. Telephoned notice (glg, ) (Entered: 06/12/2006)

June 12, 2006

June 12, 2006

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84

APPENDIX (VOLUME 1) motion for partial summary judgment 77 by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC (jat, ) (Entered: 06/12/2006)

June 12, 2006

June 12, 2006

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85

APPENDIX (VOLUME 2) motion for partial summary judgment 77 by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC (jat, ) (Entered: 06/12/2006)

June 12, 2006

June 12, 2006

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86

APPENDIX (VOLUME 3) motion for partial summary judgment 77 by The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC (jat, ) (Entered: 06/12/2006)

June 12, 2006

June 12, 2006

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87

RESPONSE by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Opposition 70 to Heartland Apple Inc's Local Rule 56.1 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts (Hamilton, Deborah) Modified on 7/24/2006 (jmm-r, ). (Entered: 07/21/2006)

July 21, 2006

July 21, 2006

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RESPONSE by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to Bloomin Apple's Local Rule 56 statement 75 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hamilton, Deborah) Modified on 7/24/2006 (jmm-r, ). (Entered: 07/21/2006)

2 Exhibit

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July 21, 2006

July 21, 2006

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89

MEMORANDUM by - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Opposition to motion for summary judgment 72, motion for summary judgment 67 Plaintiffs' Joint Memorandum in Opposition to Summary Judgment (Hamilton, Deborah) (Entered: 07/21/2006)

July 21, 2006

July 21, 2006

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90

JOINT STATEMENT by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of additional facts in support of memorandum in opposition to motion 89 (Attachments: # 1)(Hamilton, Deborah) Modified on 7/24/2006 (jmm-r, ). (Entered: 07/21/2006)

July 21, 2006

July 21, 2006

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91

MOTION by Petitioners Susan Brennecka, Erin Foster, Christina Javid, Vickie Miner, Tracy Rangel for extension of time to file response/reply to Defendant's Summary Judgment Motions 67, 72, 77 (Hernandez, Rene) Modified on 7/25/2006 (jmm-r, ). (Entered: 07/24/2006)

July 24, 2006

July 24, 2006

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92

NOTICE of Motion by Rene Hernandez for presentment of motion for extension of time 91 set before Honorable P. Michael Mahoney on 8/2/2006 at 1:30 PM. (Hernandez, Rene) Modified on 7/25/2006 (jmm-r, ). (Entered: 07/24/2006)

July 24, 2006

July 24, 2006

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93

MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Plaintiffs' Motion for extension of time to file response regarding MOTIONS for summary judgment 77 72 67 is granted. Responses due by 8/23/2006 Replies due by 9/18/2006. Telephoned notice (glg, ) (Entered: 08/02/2006)

Aug. 2, 2006

Aug. 2, 2006

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94

MOTION by Petitioners Susan Brennecka, Erin Foster, Christina Javid, Vickie Miner, Tracy Rangel for extension of time to file response/reply as to Rule 56 statement 75, motion for partial summary judgment 77 Intervener's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (Hernandez, Rene) (Entered: 08/24/2006)

Aug. 24, 2006

Aug. 24, 2006

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95

NOTICE by Susan Brennecka, Erin Foster, Christina Javid, Vickie Miner, Tracy Rangel re 94 Notice of Filing Intervener's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (Hernandez, Rene) Document Linking Modified on 8/25/2006 (jat, ). (Entered: 08/24/2006)

Aug. 24, 2006

Aug. 24, 2006

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96

MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Plaintiff's Motion for extension of time to file response regarding MOTION by Defendant The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC for partial summary judgment 77, MOTION by Defendant Bloomin' Apple LLC for summary judgment 72, MOTION by Defendant Heartland Apple Inc for summary judgment 67 94 is granted. Responses due by 9/13/2006 Replies due by 10/20/2006. Mailed notice (glg, ) (Entered: 09/05/2006)

Sept. 5, 2006

Sept. 5, 2006

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97

RULE 56 56.3 Statement Statement by Susan Brennecka, Erin Foster, Christina Javid, Vickie Miner, Tracy Rangel regarding motion for partial summary judgment 77 Plaintiff/Intervener 56.3 Statement in Response to Defendant's 56.1 Statement (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Christina Javid Affidavit# 2 Affidavit Susan Brennecka Affidavit# 3 Affidavit Vicki Miner Affidavit)(Hernandez, Rene) (Entered: 09/13/2006)

2 Affidavit Christina Javid Affidavit

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3 Affidavit Susan Brennecka Affidavit

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4 Affidavit Vicki Miner Affidavit

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Sept. 13, 2006

Sept. 13, 2006

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98

MEMORANDUM by Susan Brennecka, Erin Foster, Christina Javid, Vickie Miner, Tracy Rangel in Opposition to motion for partial summary judgment 77 Plaintiff/Intervener's Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant's Summary Judgment Motion (Hernandez, Rene) (Entered: 09/13/2006)

Sept. 13, 2006

Sept. 13, 2006

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NOTICE by Susan Brennecka, Erin Foster, Christina Javid, Vickie Miner, Tracy Rangel re Responses 97, 98 (Hernandez, Rene) Documents Linked Modified on 9/14/2006 (jat, ). (Entered: 09/13/2006)

Sept. 13, 2006

Sept. 13, 2006

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MINUTE entry before Judge P. Michael Mahoney : Telephonic Discovery hearing held on 10/12/2006. Telephonic Discovery Hearing set for 2/7/2007 at 09:45 AM. Telephoned notice (glg, ) (Entered: 10/12/2006)

Oct. 12, 2006

Oct. 12, 2006

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Case Details

State / Territory: Illinois

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 10, 2004

Closing Date: May 22, 2009

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

Heartland Apple Inc (Rockford, Illinois), Private Entity/Person

Bloomin' Apple LLC (Rockford, Illinois), Private Entity/Person

The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC (Rockford, Illinois), Private Entity/Person

The Bloomin' Apple Rockford I, LLC, Private Entity/Person

The Bloomin' Apple Rockford, LLC, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 300000

Order Duration: 2007 - 2009

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Recordkeeping

Monitoring

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

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

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit