Case: EEOC v. GATEWAY TO LEARNING

1:05-cv-00841 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Feb. 10, 2005

Closed Date: 2007

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Chicago office filed this suit on February 10, 2005 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The complaint alleged that defendant Gateway To Learning, Inc. discharged the complainants by retaliating against her for complaining of racially discriminatory practices. A trial date was set and the EEOC filed two discovery motions before the case settled by consent decree on May 19, 2006. The defendant agreed to pay $30,000 and to change its non-discrimination policy, provide training for its employees, and report complaints of discrimination or retaliation to the EEOC.

The decree was entered in 2006 and scheduled to last until 2007. No further docket entries exist, so the case is closed.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (8/23/2007)

Clearinghouse (12/20/2018)

People

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Judge(s)

Coar, David H. (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Waldron, Gordon G. (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Sneckenberg, William (Illinois)

Judge(s)

Coar, David H. (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

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Document

1:05-cv-00841

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Gateway to Learning, Inc.

May 24, 2006

May 24, 2006

Docket
1

1:05-cv-00841

Complaint

EEOC v. Gateway to Learning, Inc.

Feb. 10, 2005

Feb. 10, 2005

Complaint
15

1:05-cv-00841

Protective Order Governing Confidentiality of Certain Information in Regard to Nancy Love

EEOC v. Gateway to Learning, Inc.

Nov. 28, 2005

Nov. 28, 2005

Order/Opinion
27

1:05-cv-00841

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Gateway to Learning, Inc.

May 19, 2006

May 19, 2006

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4251422/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-gateway-to-learning-inc/

Last updated Jan. 24, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; jury demand.(las, ) (Entered: 02/14/2005)

Feb. 10, 2005

Feb. 10, 2005

RECAP
2

CIVIL Cover Sheet (las, ) (Entered: 02/14/2005)

Feb. 10, 2005

Feb. 10, 2005

PACER
3

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Gregory M. Gochanour, John C. Hendrickson, Gordon G. Waldron (las, ) (Entered: 02/14/2005)

Feb. 10, 2005

Feb. 10, 2005

PACER
4

WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Gateway to Learning, Inc., waiver sent on 2/25/2005, answer due 4/26/2005. (las, ) (Entered: 03/14/2005)

March 9, 2005

March 9, 2005

PACER
5

WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed as to Defendant Gateway to Learning, Inc., waiver sent on 2/10/2005, answer due 4/11/2005. (ar, ) (Entered: 03/18/2005)

March 14, 2005

March 14, 2005

PACER
6

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Gateway to Learning, Inc.; Notice.(ar, ) (Entered: 04/13/2005)

April 11, 2005

April 11, 2005

PACER
7

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Gateway to Learning, Inc., by William J. Sneckenberg (ar, ) (Entered: 04/13/2005)

April 11, 2005

April 11, 2005

PACER
8

MINUTE entry before Judge David H. Coar : Status hearing held. Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference set for July 21, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Report of Planning Conference pursuant to Rule 26(f) and Proposed scheduling order pursuant to Rule 16(b) to be filed in chambers. (Forms of report of planning conference and proposed scheduling order are available on the Court's web page or in chambers ) Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: 06/08/2005)

June 8, 2005

June 8, 2005

PACER
9

MINUTE entry before Judge David H. Coar : The Court's order of 6/8/2005 is amended and corrected to strike the phrase "Status hearing held". Mailed notice (pm, ) (Entered: 06/13/2005)

June 13, 2005

June 13, 2005

PACER
10

REPORT Parties Planning Conference. (gcy, ) (Entered: 07/18/2005)

July 13, 2005

July 13, 2005

PACER
11

MINUTE entry before Judge David H. Coar : Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference held on 7/21/2005. All disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1) Shall be made on or before 7/22/2005. Any amendments to pleadings or actions to join other parties shall be filed on or before 9/1/2005. Discovery is ordered closed on 2/15/2006. The parties shall disclose expert testimony pursuant to Rule 26(a)(2) on or before 3/1/2006. The parties may depose the other side' s expert at any time prior to 4/1/2006. The parties shall disclose any rebuttal expert pursuant to Rule 26(a)(2)(c) at any time prior to 5/1/2006. The parties may depose the opposing party's rebuttal expert by 6/1/2006. Dispositive motions with supporting memoranda due by 3/1/2006 (all motions are to be in accordance to and noticed for a date certain pursuant to Local Rule 5.3(b)). Final Pretrial Order due by 6/13/2006. Pretrial Conference set for 6/29/2006 at 09:45 AM. Jury Trial set for 7/10/2006 at 10:00 AM. The parties are directed to review this Court's standing orders. Copies are available in chambers or through the Court's web page. Mailed notice (pm, ) (Entered: 07/21/2005)

July 21, 2005

July 21, 2005

PACER
12

MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for protective order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Waldron, Gordon) (Entered: 11/22/2005)

2 Exhibit A

View on PACER

Nov. 22, 2005

Nov. 22, 2005

PACER
13

NOTICE of Motion by Gordon G. Waldron for presentment of motion for protective order 12 before Honorable David H. Coar on 11/28/2005 at 09:00 AM. (Waldron, Gordon) (Entered: 11/22/2005)

Nov. 22, 2005

Nov. 22, 2005

PACER
14

MINUTE entry before Judge David H. Coar : Motion hearing held regarding 12 . For the reasons stated on the record, motion for protective order is granted with changes as stated 12 . Enter protective order governing confidentiality of certain information regarding Nancy Love. The parties are advised to adhere and follow Local Rule 5.8 when filing documents under seal pursuant to this protective order. Further, Local Rule 26.2 (and in particular 26.2(e)) shall apply unless otherwise ordered by this court. Absent a motion from a party, sealed documents will be placed in the public record after closing of the case as stated in L.R. 26(e). Mailed notice (las, ) (Entered: 11/30/2005)

Nov. 28, 2005

Nov. 28, 2005

PACER
15

PROTECTIVE Order Governing Confidentiality of Certain Information in Regard to Nancy Love Signed by Judge David H. Coar on 11/28/2005:(las, ) (Entered: 11/30/2005)

Nov. 28, 2005

Nov. 28, 2005

PACER
16

MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for extension of time Fact Discovery Deadline (Waldron, Gordon) (Entered: 02/06/2006)

Feb. 6, 2006

Feb. 6, 2006

PACER
17

NOTICE of Motion by Gordon G. Waldron for presentment of motion for extension of time 16 before Honorable David H. Coar on 2/13/2006 at 09:00 AM. (Waldron, Gordon) (Entered: 02/06/2006)

Feb. 6, 2006

Feb. 6, 2006

PACER
18

MINUTE entry before Judge David H. Coar :Motion hearing held on 2/13/2006 regarding motion for extension of time 16 . Plaintiff's Agreed Motion to extend the fact discovery deadline to 3/10/2006 16 is granted. Fact Discovery ordered closed by 3/10/2006. All other scheduling deadlines shall remain in place. (pm, ) (Entered: 02/16/2006)

Feb. 13, 2006

Feb. 13, 2006

PACER
19

MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for protective order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Protective Order re Subpoenaed Documents)(Waldron, Gordon) (Entered: 02/22/2006)

2 Text of Proposed Order Protective Order re Subpoenaed Documents

View on PACER

Feb. 22, 2006

Feb. 22, 2006

PACER
20

NOTICE of Motion by Gordon G. Waldron for presentment of motion for protective order 19 before Honorable David H. Coar on 3/1/2006 at 09:00 AM. (Waldron, Gordon) (Entered: 02/22/2006)

Feb. 22, 2006

Feb. 22, 2006

PACER
23

MINUTE entry before Judge David H. Coar : Motion hearing held on 03/01/06 regarding 19 . Motion for entry of agreed protective order 19 is granted. Enter Agreed Protective Order governing records that defendant has subpoenaed from third parties. The parties are advised to adhere and follow Local Rule 5.8 when filing documents under seal pursuant to this protective order. Further, Local Rule 26.2 (and in particular 26.2(e)) shall apply unless otherwise ordered by this Court. Absent a motion from a party, sealed documents will be placed in the public record after closing of the case as stated in L.R. 26.2(e). (ar, ) (Entered: 03/06/2006)

March 1, 2006

March 1, 2006

PACER
24

AGREED Protective Order Governing Records That Defendant Has Subpoenaed from Third parties, signed by Judge David H. Coar on 3/1/2006 23 .(ar, ) (Entered: 03/06/2006)

March 1, 2006

March 1, 2006

PACER
21

MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for extension of time To Take One Deposition (Waldron, Gordon) (Entered: 03/06/2006)

March 6, 2006

March 6, 2006

PACER
22

NOTICE of Motion by Gordon G. Waldron for presentment of motion for extension of time 21 before Honorable David H. Coar on 3/13/2006 at 09:00 AM. (Waldron, Gordon) (Entered: 03/06/2006)

March 6, 2006

March 6, 2006

PACER
25

MINUTE entry before Judge David H. Coar : Motion hearing held on 03/13/06 regarding 21 . The Plaintiff's motion to extend time to take one deposition 21 is granted to a date in May to be agreed upon by the parties. Mailed notice (ar, ) (Entered: 03/14/2006)

March 13, 2006

March 13, 2006

PACER
27

CONSENT Decree, signed by Judge David H. Coar on 5/19/2006 (Exhibits) 26 .(ar, ) (Entered: 05/26/2006)

May 19, 2006

May 19, 2006

RECAP
26

MINUTE entry before Judge David H. Coar : Pursuant to Consent Decree, this civil action is terminated. Enter Consent Decree with attached Exhibit "A" Notice to Employees of Gateway to Learinging. Civil case terminated. (ar, ) (Entered: 05/26/2006)

May 24, 2006

May 24, 2006

PACER

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: Feb. 10, 2005

Closing Date: 2007

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

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

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Gateway to Learning, Inc. (Chicago), 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

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: 30000

Order Duration: 2006 - 2007

Content of Injunction:

Retaliation Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Recordkeeping

Monitoring

Issues

General:

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits