Case: EEOC v. DIAL CORPORATION

1:99-cv-03356 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: May 20, 1999

Closed Date: 2005

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Case Summary

The Chicago District Office of the EEOC brought this suit against the Dial Corporation, who makes soap and other hygiene products, in May 1999, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The suit was based on sexual harassment and retaliation claims in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The docket indicates that the parties had numerous discovery motions, mostly protective orders and orders to compel, and two individuals intervened. The defendant file…

The Chicago District Office of the EEOC brought this suit against the Dial Corporation, who makes soap and other hygiene products, in May 1999, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The suit was based on sexual harassment and retaliation claims in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The docket indicates that the parties had numerous discovery motions, mostly protective orders and orders to compel, and two individuals intervened. The defendant filed a motion for summary judgment, which was granted in part and denied in part. The defendant filed an interlocutory appeal of that ruling, which was dismissed by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

The terms of the consent decree included both injunctive and monetary relief. Dial had to pay $10,000,000 into a settlement fund that was to be dispersed to eligible class members. Because the suit was based on a general hostile work environment at the Montgomery, Illinois facility, the class was open to any female working at the facility before the suit was started, who provides evidence they were harassed. If they are admitted by the EEOC to the class then they are eligible to receive a portion of the settlement fund, up to a $300,000 maximum for any member of the class. The amount given to each member of the class is to be determined by the EEOC and the Court before the payments are made. Dial was ordered not to retaliate against any person who complains of harassment and they are not allowed to harass or discriminate based on gender. In addition they must rework their harassment policy and complaint procedures. Three decree monitors would provide assistance to Dial during to help ensure that they followed the required aspects of the decree, and would submit reports to the court. All current employees and managers at the Montgomery facility were required to undergo EEO training, and all future employees must undergo it as well. The decree included a dispute resolution policy to help avoid future court action; however, either party could seek court enforcement if the dispute resolution failed.  The decree was set to expire 30 months after entry.  The monitors issued their final report in this action on October 27, 2005.  This matter appears to be closed. 

 

Summary Authors

Kevin Wilemon (6/11/2007)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Brennan, Noelle Christine (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Anderson, Kimball Richard (Illinois)

Burstein, James A. (Illinois)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Danneman, Dale A. (Illinois)

Fox, Shayle P. (Illinois)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:99-cv-03356

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

Oct. 27, 2005

Oct. 27, 2005

Docket
1

1:99-cv-03356

Complaint

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

May 21, 1999

May 21, 1999

Complaint
80

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Memorandum and Order [Motion to Reopen Discovery]

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

April 28, 2000

April 28, 2000

Order/Opinion
86

1:99-cv-03356

Memorandum and Order [On EEOC's Motion to Reconsider]

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

May 16, 2000

May 16, 2000

Order/Opinion

2000 WL 2000

110

1:99-cv-03356

Memorandum and Order [Motion to Compel]

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

June 28, 2000

June 28, 2000

Order/Opinion
172

1:99-cv-03356

Memorandum and Order [Motions for Protective Orders]

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

Nov. 28, 2000

Nov. 28, 2000

Order/Opinion
204

1:99-cv-03356

Memorandum and Order [Motion for Summary Judgment]

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

Aug. 14, 2001

Aug. 14, 2001

Order/Opinion

156 F.Supp.2d 156

1:99-cv-03356

Federal Judge Rules EEOC Suit Against Dial Soap Can Proceed As Class "Pattern or Practice" Case

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

No Court

Aug. 16, 2001

Aug. 16, 2001

Press Release

1:99-cv-03356

Memorandum and Order [Motion to Exclude Evidence]

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

Sept. 17, 2002

Sept. 17, 2002

Order/Opinion

EEOC Press Release [Single Jury Trial Decision]

EEOC v. Dial Corporation

No Court

Feb. 13, 2003

Feb. 13, 2003

Press Release

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5092807/eeoc-v-dial-corp/

Last updated Jan. 28, 2024, 3:11 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT; jury demand − Civil cover sheet − Appearance(s) of John C. Hendrickson, Jean Powers Kamp, Noelle Christine Brennan as attorney(s) for plaintiff ( no summons(es) issued.) ( Documents: 1−1 through 1−3) (dmkf) (Entered: 05/21/1999)

May 20, 1999

May 20, 1999

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SCHEDULE set on 5/26/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status hearing is set for 10:00 7/9/99. Plaintiff is to advise defendant of status. Mailed notice (gl) (Entered: 05/26/1999)

May 26, 1999

May 26, 1999

SCHEDULE set on 6/22/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status hearing set for 7/9/99 is stricken and is reset to 10:00 7/23/99. Mailed notice (gl) (Entered: 06/22/1999)

June 22, 1999

June 22, 1999

2

WAIVER of service of summons as to defendant Dial Corp sent on 5/20/99 (dmkf) (Entered: 06/23/1999)

June 22, 1999

June 22, 1999

3

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant by Condon A. McGlothlen, Ellen E. McLaughlin, James A. Burstein, Robert L. Jackson III (dmkf) (Entered: 07/22/1999)

July 20, 1999

July 20, 1999

4

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant by Sheldon Leigh Jeter (dmkf) (Entered: 07/22/1999)

July 20, 1999

July 20, 1999

5

ANSWER to complaint by defendant [1−1] (dmkf) (Entered: 07/22/1999)

July 20, 1999

July 20, 1999

SCHEDULE set on 7/23/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 8/27/99. Parties are to come in with a joint discovery plan. Mailed notice (gl) (Entered: 07/23/1999)

July 23, 1999

July 23, 1999

6

REFERRAL ORDER of 07/23/99: The case is referred to the Honorable Ian H. Levin from Honorable Marvin Aspen pursuant to local general rule 2.41(b): Settlement conference. (For further detail see order.) Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 07/26/1999)

July 26, 1999

July 26, 1999

SCHEDULE set on 8/4/99 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status hearing held; continued to 8:45 8/20/99 . Settlement conference set for 1:30 8/24/99 in courtroom 2494 . Mailed notice (smm) (Entered: 08/04/1999)

Aug. 4, 1999

Aug. 4, 1999

7

JOINT STATUS REPORT by plaintiff and defendant in referral case (yap) (Entered: 08/05/1999)

Aug. 4, 1999

Aug. 4, 1999

8

AMENDED ANSWER to complaint [5−1] by defendant (dmkf) (Entered: 08/11/1999)

Aug. 9, 1999

Aug. 9, 1999

SCHEDULE set on 8/20/99 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status hearing held; continued to 9:30 10/8/99 . Settlement conference set for 8/24/99 is vacated. Mailed notice (smm) (Entered: 08/20/1999)

Aug. 20, 1999

Aug. 20, 1999

SCHEDULE set on 8/27/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 2/11/2000. Discovery ordered closed on 2/1/2000. Joint Pretrial order is to be submitted in open court on 10:00 2/11/2000. Real dates. No extensions of time will be granted. Filing of motions of any kind does not stay discovery or filing of pretrial order. Defendant is given to 11/1/99 any counterclaim. Plaintiff's expert(s) should be identified by 12/1/99. Defendant's expert(s) should be identified by 1/1/2000. Mailed notice (gl) (Entered: 08/27/1999)

Aug. 27, 1999

Aug. 27, 1999

10

MINUTE ORDER of 10/8/99 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status hearing held. Settlement conference set for 12/1/99 at 1:15p.m. The settlement conference will be conducted in accordance with the court's standing order settlement conferneces, which is enclosed. Parties with ultimate settlement authority must be personally present. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 10/12/1999)

Oct. 8, 1999

Oct. 8, 1999

13

MOTION by defendant to compel plaintiff EEOC to produce all questionnaires and related information received from alleged victims of sexual of sex−based harassment, and/or women who allege they have information concerning sexual or sex−based harassment (Attachments); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 11/02/1999)

Oct. 28, 1999

Oct. 28, 1999

11

RESPONSE by plaintiff to defendant's motion to compel discovery. (dmkf) (Entered: 11/02/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

12

EMERGENCY MOTION by plaintiff for protective order (Attachments); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 11/02/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

18

MOTION by defendant for leave to file second amended complaint (Attachments); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 11/08/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

14

MINUTE ORDER of 11/2/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: The referral to Magistrate Judge Levin is enhanced to include defendant's motion to compel and motion for protective order re [12−1], re [13−1]. Telephoned notice (dmkf) (Entered: 11/02/1999)

Nov. 2, 1999

Nov. 2, 1999

15

RESPONSE by defendant to EEOC's emergency motion for protective order [12−1] (Attachments). (dmkf) (Entered: 11/04/1999)

Nov. 3, 1999

Nov. 3, 1999

16

MINUTE ORDER of 11/3/99 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Defendant's motion to compel is denied for the reasons stated of record [13−1]. No notice (dmkf) (Entered: 11/04/1999)

Nov. 3, 1999

Nov. 3, 1999

17

MINUTE ORDER of 11/3/99 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Motion hearing held. EEOC's emergency motion for protective order is granted [12−1] for the reasons stated and on the terms stated of record. Defendant and any of its officers, directors, managers, agents, or attorneys are prohibited from engaging in ex parte communication with any of subject 96 identified class members in EEOC's litigation in this matter. Plaintiff shall produce by 11/19/99 an attorney's affidavit on the terms stated of record. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 11/04/1999)

Nov. 3, 1999

Nov. 3, 1999

19

MINUTE ORDER of 11/5/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: Defendant counsel appears for motion. Defendant's motion for leave to file second amended answer is allowed [18−1], with the understanding that it is not goring to alter discovery timetable. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 11/08/1999)

Nov. 5, 1999

Nov. 5, 1999

20

MOTION by plaintiff to vacate the order entered by this court on 11/05/99 (Attachment); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 11/19/1999)

Nov. 15, 1999

Nov. 15, 1999

21

MINUTE ORDER of 11/19/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: Filed plaintiff's motion to vacate this court's order of 11/05/99. Answer brief to motion due 12/01/99. Reply to answer brief due 12/6/99. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 11/19/1999)

Nov. 19, 1999

Nov. 19, 1999

SCHEDULE set on 11/22/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Noticed motion set for 9:30 11/23/99. No notice (gl) (Entered: 11/22/1999)

Nov. 22, 1999

Nov. 22, 1999

22

MOTION by plaintiff to extend the time for disclosure of experts (Attachments); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 11/24/1999)

Nov. 23, 1999

Nov. 23, 1999

23

MINUTE ORDER of 11/23/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: Plaintiff's motion to extend for disclosure of experts until 03/15/00 is granted [22−1]. The status hearing and for filing of the joint pretrial order set for 02/11/00 is reset to 3/31/00 at 10:00a.m. No further extensions. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 11/24/1999)

Nov. 23, 1999

Nov. 23, 1999

24

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): held on 11/03/99 before Honorable Ian H. Levin (dmkf) (Entered: 11/24/1999)

Nov. 24, 1999

Nov. 24, 1999

26

JOINT MOTION by plaintiff, defendant for entry of a stipulated protective order (Attachment); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 12/03/1999)

Dec. 1, 1999

Dec. 1, 1999

25

RESPONSE by defendant to motion to vacate the order entered by this court on 11/05/99 [20−1]; Notice of filing. (dmkf) (Entered: 12/03/1999)

Dec. 2, 1999

Dec. 2, 1999

27

MINUTE ORDER of 12/3/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: Joint motion for entry of a stipulated protective order is granted. (Enter stipulated protective order.) Telephoned notice (dmkf) Modified on 12/03/1999 (Entered: 12/03/1999)

Dec. 3, 1999

Dec. 3, 1999

28

REPLY by plaintiff to defendant's response in opposition to plaintiff's motion to vacate [25−1] (Attachments). (dmkf) (Entered: 12/08/1999)

Dec. 6, 1999

Dec. 6, 1999

SCHEDULE set on 12/9/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status hearing is set for 10:00 12/10/99. Telephoned notice (gl) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

SCHEDULE set on 12/10/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 4/7/2000. Discovery is extended to 3/15/2000. Pretrial order is to be filed in open court on 4/7/2000 at 10:00 a.m. The status hearing and for filing of the pretrial order set for 3/31/2000 is stricken. Mailed notice (gl) (Entered: 12/13/1999)

Dec. 10, 1999

Dec. 10, 1999

29

MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/99 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: The court stands by its order of 11/05/99, and allows defendant's leave to file second amended answer with affirmative defenses conditional on the defendant answering outstanding disovery. Defendant is to produce documents as to the five previously identified plaintiffs within one week. Plaintiff's motion to vacate is denied at moot [20−1]. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 12/14/1999)

Dec. 10, 1999

Dec. 10, 1999

30

MOTION by plaintiff to compel defendant to fully respond to certain interrogatories and document requests (Attachments); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 01/04/2000)

Dec. 30, 1999

Dec. 30, 1999

31

MINUTE ORDER of 1/4/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: The referral to Magistrate Judge Levin is enhanced to include plaintiff's motion to compel re [30−1]. No notice (dmkf) (Entered: 01/04/2000)

Jan. 4, 2000

Jan. 4, 2000

32

MINUTE ORDER of 1/10/00 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Plaintiff's motion to compel is granted in part and denied in part on the terms stated of record [30−1]. Status hearing held and continued to 1/24/00 at 11:00a.m. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 01/12/2000)

Jan. 10, 2000

Jan. 10, 2000

33

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant by Laura Anne Lindner, David Elliot Metz (dmkf) (Entered: 01/13/2000)

Jan. 13, 2000

Jan. 13, 2000

35

NOTICE of filing by defendant of hearing transcript; (Attachment). (mbw) (Entered: 01/25/2000)

Jan. 18, 2000

Jan. 18, 2000

34

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff by John A. Knight (yap) (Entered: 01/25/2000)

Jan. 21, 2000

Jan. 21, 2000

36

MOTION by plaintiff to strike Dial's eighth affirmative defense for failure to comply with this court's order (Attachments); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 01/27/2000)

Jan. 21, 2000

Jan. 21, 2000

SCHEDULE set on 1/24/00 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status hearing held; continued to 9:30 3/13/00 . Mailed notice (smm) (Entered: 01/26/2000)

Jan. 24, 2000

Jan. 24, 2000

37

MINUTE ORDER of 1/25/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: Filed EEOC's motion to strike Dial's eighth affirmative defense for failure to comply with this court's order [36−1]. Answer brief to motion due 02/03/00. Reply to answer brief due 2/8/00. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 01/27/2000)

Jan. 25, 2000

Jan. 25, 2000

38

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): held on 01/10/00 before Honorable Ian H. Levin (dmkf) (Entered: 02/03/2000)

Feb. 3, 2000

Feb. 3, 2000

39

RESPONSE by defendant in opposition to plaintiff's motion to strike Dial's eighth affirmative defense [36−1] (Attachment). (dmkf) (Entered: 02/08/2000)

Feb. 4, 2000

Feb. 4, 2000

40

REPLY by plaintiff to defendant's response in opposition to plaintiff's motion to strike Dial's eighth affirmative defense [36−1] (Attachments). (dmkf) (Entered: 02/11/2000)

Feb. 8, 2000

Feb. 8, 2000

41

MOTION by plaintiff to compel discovery: For inspection of premises at which sexually hostile and abusive work environment maintained by Dial Corporation (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 02/11/2000)

Feb. 9, 2000

Feb. 9, 2000

47

MINUTE ORDER of 2/14/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: The referral to Magistrate Judge Levin is enhanced to include plaintiff's motion to strike Dial's eighth affirmative defense for failure to comply with this court's order. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 02/25/2000)

Feb. 14, 2000

Feb. 14, 2000

48

MOTION by plaintiff for an order to show cause why Paul Jones should not be held in contempt for failure to comply with deposition subpoena (Attachments); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 02/28/2000)

Feb. 15, 2000

Feb. 15, 2000

43

MOTION by plaintiff for clarification of expert disclosure discovery schedule (Attachments); Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 02/22/2000)

Feb. 17, 2000

Feb. 17, 2000

46

AMENDED RESPONSE by defendant to plaintiff's motion to compel inspection of premises [41−1] (Attachment); Notice. (srb) (Entered: 02/22/2000)

Feb. 17, 2000

Feb. 17, 2000

44

REPLY by plaintiff to defendant's response in opposition to plaintiff's motion to compel inspection of premises [41−1] (Attachment); Notice of filing. (dmkf) (Entered: 02/22/2000)

Feb. 18, 2000

Feb. 18, 2000

45

MINUTE ORDER of 2/22/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: Filed plaintiff's motion for clarification of expert disclosure discovery schedule [43−1]. Answer brief to motion due 02/29/00. Reply to answer brief due 3/2/00. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 02/22/2000)

Feb. 22, 2000

Feb. 22, 2000

49

MINUTE ORDER of 2/25/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: The referral to Magistrate Judge Levin is enhanced to include plaintiff's motion for an order to show cause why Paul Jones should not be held in contempt for failure to comply with deposition subpoena. No notice (dmkf) (Entered: 02/28/2000)

Feb. 25, 2000

Feb. 25, 2000

50

NOTICE by plaintiff of motion to strike Dial's eighth affirmative defense for failure to comply with this court's order [36−1] and motion to compel discovery: For inspection of premises . [41−1] (tlm) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 25, 2000

Feb. 25, 2000

54

MOTION by defendant to compel class member depositions plus related documents and testimony (Attachment); Notice. (tlm) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 28, 2000

Feb. 28, 2000

57

SURREPLY by defendant in opposition to plaintiff's motion to compel inspection of premises [41−1] and plaintiff's motion to strike Dial's eighth affirmative defense [36−1] (Attachments). (srb) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

Feb. 28, 2000

Feb. 28, 2000

51

MINUTE ORDER of 2/29/00 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Plaintiff EEEOC's motion to strike affirmative defense [36−1] and to compel discovery and inspection of premises is granted [41−1] in part and denied in part on the terms as stated. No notice (tlm) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 29, 2000

Feb. 29, 2000

52

MINUTE ORDER of 2/29/00 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Plaintiff's motion to strike [36−1] is denied. Defendant to submit supplemental responses by 03/07/00. Plaintiff to produce records by 03/08/00. No notice (tlm) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 29, 2000

Feb. 29, 2000

53

MINUTE ORDER of 2/29/00 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Plaintiff's motion for an order to show cause is withdrawn without prejudice. [48−1] No notice (tlm) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 29, 2000

Feb. 29, 2000

55

RESPONSE by defendant to EEOC's motion for clarification of expert disclosure discovery schedule; Notice. [43−1] (tlm) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 29, 2000

Feb. 29, 2000

56

MINUTE ORDER of 2/29/00 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Defendant's motion to compel class member depositions plus related documents and testimony is granted in part and denied in part on the terms stated of record. [54−1] No notice (tlm) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Feb. 29, 2000

Feb. 29, 2000

58

REPLY by plaintiff to defendant's response to plaintiff's motion for clarification of expert disclosure schedule [43−1] (Attachment); Notice of filing. (dmkf) (Entered: 03/15/2000)

March 2, 2000

March 2, 2000

SCHEDULE set on 3/13/00 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status hearing held and continued to 10:15 a.m. 4/5/00 . Mailed notice (ldg) (Entered: 03/13/2000)

March 13, 2000

March 13, 2000

59

MINUTE ORDER of 3/15/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: The referral to magistrate Judge Levin is enhanced to include expeditious ruling on plaintiff's fully−briefed motion for clarification of expert disclosure schedule. Mailed notice (dmkf) (Entered: 03/16/2000)

March 15, 2000

March 15, 2000

62

MOTION by defendant to clarify/confirm expert disclosure schedule (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 03/30/2000)

March 23, 2000

March 23, 2000

61

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 02/29/00 before the Honorable Ian H. Levin (1 vol.) (ar) (Entered: 03/27/2000)

March 24, 2000

March 24, 2000

63

MINUTE ORDER of 3/28/00 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Defendant's motion to clarify/confirm expert disclosure schedule is hereby withdrawn without prejudice [62−1]. No notice (ar) (Entered: 03/30/2000)

March 28, 2000

March 28, 2000

SCHEDULE set on 3/29/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status hearing and for filing of the joint pretrial order set or 4/7/00 is stricken and reset to 10:00 4/18/00. Mailed notice (gl) (Entered: 03/29/2000)

March 29, 2000

March 29, 2000

64

MOTION by plaintiff to reset due date for pretrial order (Attachments); Notice (rmm) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

March 30, 2000

March 30, 2000

65

MOTION by plaintiff to continue pretrial order date ; Notice (rmm) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

March 30, 2000

March 30, 2000

66

MINUTE ORDER of 4/4/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Motion to reset due date for pretrial order is granted [64−1]. As stated in open court, fact discvoery is closed. All expert discovery is closed 8/31/00. The status hearing and for filing of the joint pretrial order set 4/18/00 is reset to 10:00 a.m. on 9/15/00. No further extensions. Mailed notice (rmm) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

April 4, 2000

April 4, 2000

67

MINUTE ORDER of 4/4/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Motion to continue pretrial order date is granted [65−1]. As stated in open court, fact discvoery is closed. All expert discovery is closed 8/31/00. The status hearing and for filing of the joint pretrial order set 4/18/00 is reset to 10:00 a.m. on 9/15/00. No further extensions. Mailed notice Mailed notice (rmm) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

April 4, 2000

April 4, 2000

SCHEDULE set on 4/5/00 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status hearing held; continued to 10:15 5/18/00 . Mailed notice (smm) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

April 5, 2000

April 5, 2000

68

REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 4/5/00 Case reassigned to Hon. Warren K. Urbom from the Hon. Marvin Aspen pursuant to Rule 13 of the Internal Operating Procedures. (For further detail see order.) Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 04/07/2000)

April 5, 2000

April 5, 2000

69

MOTION by defendant for leave to file summary judgment brief exceeding 15 pages and summary judgment submissions under seal pursuant to existing protective order (Attachment); Notice (ar) (Entered: 04/18/2000)

April 13, 2000

April 13, 2000

70

MOTION by defendant for summary judgment ; Notice (ar) (Entered: 04/18/2000)

April 13, 2000

April 13, 2000

71

MINUTE ORDER of 4/18/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Defendant's motion for leave to file summary judgment brief exceeding 15 pages and summary judgment submissions under seal pursuant to existing protective order is allowed [69−1] [69−2]. Memo is to be 30 pages in length. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 04/18/2000)

April 18, 2000

April 18, 2000

72

MINUTE ORDER of 4/18/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Brief in support of defendant's motion for summary judgment due 05/02/00 [70−1]. Answer brief to defendant's motion for summary judgment due 05/17/00. Reply to answer brief due 05/24/00. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 04/18/2000)

April 18, 2000

April 18, 2000

73

MOTION by plaintiff for reconsideration of order entered 04/17/00 (Attachment); Notice (ar) (Entered: 04/24/2000)

April 19, 2000

April 19, 2000

74

MOTION by defendant to compel expert deposition per court−ordered briefing schedule (Attachments); Notice (ar) (Entered: 04/26/2000)

April 21, 2000

April 21, 2000

75

MINUTE ORDER of 4/25/00 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : The referral to Magistrate Judge Levin is enhanced to include defendant's motion to compel expert deposition [74−1]. Telephoned notice (ar) (Entered: 04/26/2000)

April 25, 2000

April 25, 2000

78

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file summary judgment brief and for extension of time to file response (Attachment) (ar) (Entered: 04/28/2000)

April 27, 2000

April 27, 2000

76

DOCUMENT stricken pursuant to order of 04/28/00 [81−1] (ar) Modified on 05/02/2000 (Entered: 05/02/2000)

April 27, 2000

April 27, 2000

79

MINUTE ORDER of 4/28/00 by Hon. Warren K. Urbom : Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration, Dial's moton to compel expert deposition and plaintiff's motion for leave to file summary judgment brief exceeding fifteen pages and for extension, will be resolved after further conversation with counsel [73−1] [74−1] [78−1] [78−2]. (Entered Memorandum and Order on Three Pending Motions) Notice mailed by Judge's staff (ar) Modified on 05/02/2000 (Entered: 05/02/2000)

April 28, 2000

April 28, 2000

80

MINUTE ORDER of 4/28/00 by Hon. Warren K. Urbom : Plaintiff's motion to reopen discovery for limited purpose of conducting deposition of Jane Doe is granted [76−1]. (Entered Memorandum and Order on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Motion to Reopen Discovery for Limited Purpose of Conducting Deposition of Jane Doe) Notice mailed by Judge's staff (ar) (Entered: 05/02/2000)

April 28, 2000

April 28, 2000

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81

MINUTE ORDER of 4/28/00 by Hon. Warren K. Urbom : The Clerk of the Court is directed to substitute the EEOC's corrected motion to reopen discovery for limited purpose of conducting deposition of Jane Doe for EEC's motion to reopen discovery for limited purpose of conducting deposition of Jane Doe [76−1] and return the time−stamped original of the motion and copies of the exhibits accompanying the time−stamped original to the EEOC for destruction or to destroy the original motion and exhibits. (Entered Order to Substitute Motion in Court File) Notice mailed by Judge's staff (ar) (Entered: 05/02/2000)

April 28, 2000

April 28, 2000

82

CORRECTED MOTION by plaintiff to reopen discovery for limited purpose of conducting deposition of Jane Doe (Attachments); Notice (ar) Modified on 05/24/2000 (Entered: 05/02/2000)

April 28, 2000

April 28, 2000

83

REPLY by plaintiff to defendant's response in opposition to plaintiff's motion to reconsider [73−1]; Notice (ar) Modified on 05/02/2000 (Entered: 05/02/2000)

May 1, 2000

May 1, 2000

MAILED to Noelle Christine Brennan, counsel for plaintiff, the original document entitled Notice of Filing; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Motion to Reopen Discovery for Limited Purpose of Conducting Deposition of Jane Doe with Exhibits A,B,C,D and E attached [76−1], via certified mail no. Z−332−066−032 (ar) (Entered: 05/02/2000)

May 2, 2000

May 2, 2000

89

NOTICE of removal of material from the the custody of the Clerk's office: EEOC's motion to reopen discovery for limited purpose of conducting deposition of Jane Doe; Notice (Exhibits A−E) [76−1]. Mailed to Noelle C. Brennan, counsel for EEOC. (ar) (Entered: 06/01/2000)

May 2, 2000

May 2, 2000

84

RETURN of certified receipt no. Z−332−066−032 (ar) (Entered: 05/11/2000)

May 8, 2000

May 8, 2000

86

MINUTE ORDER of 5/16/00 by Hon. Warren K. Urbom : Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration [73-1] is granted to the extent stated in this order. The minute order of 04/18/00 [71-1] is reconsidered and is amended. Entered Memorandum and Order on Plaintiff EEOC's Motion for Reconsideration. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (ar) Modified on 05/24/2000

May 16, 2000

May 16, 2000

Clearinghouse
85

MINUTE ORDER of 5/16/00 by Hon. Warren K. Urbom : The defendant shall, on or before 05/31/00, file and serve its response to the plaintiff's motion to reopen discovery for limited purpose of conducting deposition of Jane Doe [82−1]. The plaintiff shall, on or before 06/09/00, file and serve its reply. (Entered briefing schedule on corrected motion to reopen discovery for the limited purpose of conducting deposition of Jan Doe) Notice mailed by Judge's staff (ar) Modified on 05/24/2000 (Entered: 05/24/2000)

May 16, 2000

May 16, 2000

87

MINUTE ORDER of 5/18/00 by Hon. Warren K. Urbom : Telephone conference held on 05/17/00. The briefing schedule on plaintiff's corrected motion to reopen discovery is vacated [82−1]. Dial's motion to compel is deemed moot [74−1]. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file summary judgment brief exceeding fifteen pages and for extension of time is granted [78−1] [78−2]. (Entered Scheduling Order and Ruling on Pending Motions) Notice mailed by Judge's staff (ar) Modified on 05/24/2000 (Entered: 05/24/2000)

May 18, 2000

May 18, 2000

90

MOTION by plaintiff EEOC for clarification of prior permitting deposition of Jane Doe (Attachments); Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 06/02/2000)

May 26, 2000

May 26, 2000

88

Document stricken pursuant to order dated 5/31/00 (eav) (Entered: 06/09/2000)

May 30, 2000

May 30, 2000

Case Details

State / Territory: Illinois

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 20, 1999

Closing Date: 2005

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

Dial Corporation (Aurora), 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: 10000000

Order Duration: 2003 - 2005

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Reporting

Monitor/Master

Auditing

Monitoring

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

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