Case: EEOC v. SOUTHERN MORTGAGE COMPANY OF ARKANSAS & SOUTHERN MORTGAGE CO

2:01-cv-02242 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

Filed Date: Sept. 26, 2001

Closed Date: Oct. 11, 2002

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Case Summary

In September 2001, the Memphis (along with the Little Rock) office of the EEOC brought this suit against Southern Mortgage Company of Arkansas d/b/a Southern Mortgage Company and Southern Mortgage Co of Central Louisiana in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. The defendants filed four motions to dismiss the suit in December 2001 and January 2002, and they were converted into motions for summary judgment in March 2002. The court denied the defendant's motions for summary judgment in May 2002 and entered the settlement agreement between the parties in October 2002. No information was made available pertaining to the nature of the suit or the Settlement Agreement.

Summary Authors

Lionel Joiner (6/22/2007)

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2:01-cv-02242

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Southern Mortgage Company

Oct. 11, 2002

Oct. 11, 2002

Docket

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Docket

Last updated Jan. 25, 2024, 3:11 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT (0 Summons(es) issued) (ke) (Entered: 09/26/2001)

Sept. 26, 2001

Sept. 26, 2001

Magistrate Notice/Consent Form furnished to pltf (ke) (Entered: 09/26/2001)

Sept. 26, 2001

Sept. 26, 2001

SUMMONS issued as to dft Southern Mortgage Co of Central LA, dft Southern Mortgage Co of AR (ke) (Entered: 11/27/2001)

Nov. 27, 2001

Nov. 27, 2001

Magistrate Notice/Consent Form furnished to dfts (ke) (Entered: 11/29/2001)

Nov. 27, 2001

Nov. 27, 2001

2

MOTION by intervenor-pltf Michelle Brown Lovell to intervene (ke) (Entered: 12/06/2001)

Dec. 6, 2001

Dec. 6, 2001

3

ORDER by Honorable Robert T. Dawson granting pltf Michelle Brown Lovell's motion to intervene [2-1]; directing clerk to file complaint in intervention which is attached to motion & this pleading will be deemed an original; dfts shall have 20 days from the date of service of the complaint in intervention in which to respond (cc: all counsel) (ke) (Entered: 12/10/2001)

Dec. 10, 2001

Dec. 10, 2001

4

INTERVENOR'S COMPLAINT by intervenor-pltf Michelle Brown Lovell (ke) (Entered: 12/10/2001)

Dec. 10, 2001

Dec. 10, 2001

5

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Southern Mortgage of Central LA on 12/6/01 (ke) (Entered: 12/19/2001)

Dec. 19, 2001

Dec. 19, 2001

7

MOTION by dft Southern Mortgage Company of Central LA to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction converted to motion for Summary Judgment per Order dd 03/20/02 (ke) Modified on 03/20/2002 (Entered: 12/21/2001)

Dec. 21, 2001

Dec. 21, 2001

8

MEMORANDUM BRIEF by dft Southern Mortgage Company of Central LA in support of motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [7-1] (ke) (Entered: 12/21/2001)

Dec. 21, 2001

Dec. 21, 2001

9

MOTION by defendant Southern Mortgage Co to dismiss converted to motion for Summary Judgment per Order dd 03/20/02 (sh) Modified on 03/20/2002 (Entered: 12/26/2001)

Dec. 26, 2001

Dec. 26, 2001

10

MEMORANDUM BRIEF by defendant Southern Mortgage Co in support of motion to dismiss [9-1] (sh) (Entered: 12/26/2001)

Dec. 26, 2001

Dec. 26, 2001

11

MOTION by pltf EEOC for extension of time to respond to dft's motion to dismiss (ke) (Entered: 01/02/2002)

Jan. 2, 2002

Jan. 2, 2002

12

ORDER by Honorable Robert T. Dawson granting pltf's motion for extension of time to respond to dft's motion to dismiss [11-1]; pltf granted an extension until the close of business on 1/15/02 in which to respond to dft's motion to dismiss (cc: all counsel) (ke) (Entered: 01/03/2002)

Jan. 3, 2002

Jan. 3, 2002

13

MOTION by pltf EEOC for extension of time to respond to dft Southern Mortgage Co of AR motion to dismiss (ke) (Entered: 01/04/2002)

Jan. 4, 2002

Jan. 4, 2002

14

ORDER by Honorable Robert T. Dawson granting pltf's motion for extension of time to respond to dft Southern Mortgage Co of AR motion to dismiss [13-1]; pltf granted until close of business on 1/15/02 in which to respond to Southern Mortgage Co of AR's motion to dismiss (cc: all counsel) (ke) (Entered: 01/04/2002)

Jan. 4, 2002

Jan. 4, 2002

15

MOTION by defendant Southern Mortgage, defendant Southern Mortgage Co to dismiss complaint in intervention converted to motion for Summary Judgment per Order dd 03/20/02 (sh) Modified on 03/20/2002 (Entered: 01/10/2002)

Jan. 10, 2002

Jan. 10, 2002

16

MEMORANDUM BRIEF by defendant Southern Mortgage, defendant Southern Mortgage Co in support of motion to dismiss complaint in intervention [15-1] (sh) (Entered: 01/10/2002)

Jan. 10, 2002

Jan. 10, 2002

17

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC to deft Southern Mortgage Co. of AR's motion to dismiss [9-1] (rw) (Entered: 01/15/2002)

Jan. 15, 2002

Jan. 15, 2002

18

MEMORANDUM BRIEF by plaintiff EEOC in support of motion response [17-1], w/exhbs (rw) (Entered: 01/15/2002)

Jan. 15, 2002

Jan. 15, 2002

21

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC to deft Southern Mortgage of Central LA's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [7-1] (rw) (Entered: 01/23/2002)

Jan. 15, 2002

Jan. 15, 2002

22

MEMORANDUM BRIEF by plaintiff EEOC in support of motion response [21-1], w/exhbs (rw) Modified on 01/23/2002 (Entered: 01/23/2002)

Jan. 15, 2002

Jan. 15, 2002

20

MEMORANDUM BRIEF by defendant Southern Mortgage in support of motion to dismiss complt in intervention [19-1], w/exhb (rw) (Entered: 01/16/2002)

Jan. 16, 2002

Jan. 16, 2002

23

ORDER by Honorable Robert T. Dawson [7-1] converting motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, [15-1] motion to dismiss complaint in intervention, [9-1] motion to dismiss and [19-1] motion to dismiss complt in intervention to motions for Summary Judgment; denying motion to quash service on Defendant Southern Mortgage Co of Central LA; both Defendants shall file and serve answers to the complaint on or before 03/29/02; each party shall have until 04/12/02 to present additional pleadings or affidavits re issue of joint employer (cc: all counsel) (mfr) (Entered: 03/20/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

7

MOTION by defendant Southern Mortgage LA for summary judgment (converted from Motion to Dismiss per Order dd 03/20/02) (mfr) Modified on 03/21/2002 (Entered: 03/20/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

9

MOTION by defendant Southern Mortgage AR for summary judgment (converted from Motion to Dismiss per Order dd 03/20/02) (mfr) Modified on 03/21/2002 (Entered: 03/20/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

15

MOTION by defendant Southern Mortgage AR for summary judgment on Complaint in Intervention (converted from Motion to Dismiss per Order dd 03/20/02) (mfr) Modified on 03/21/2002 (Entered: 03/20/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

19

MOTION by defendant Southern Mortgage LA for summary judgment on Complaint in Intervention (converted from Motion to Dismiss per Order dd 03/20/02) (mfr) Modified on 03/21/2002 (Entered: 03/20/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

17

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC to motion for summary judgment [9-1] (redocketed per Order dd 03/20/02) (mfr) Modified on 03/21/2002 (Entered: 03/20/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

21

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC to motion for summary judgment [7-1] (redocketed per Order dd 03/20/02) (mfr) Modified on 03/21/2002 (Entered: 03/20/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

24

ANSWER to Complaint by defendant Southern Mortgage AR [1-1] (mfr) (Entered: 03/27/2002)

March 27, 2002

March 27, 2002

25

ANSWER to Complaint in Intervention by defendant Southern Mortgage AR [4-1] (mfr) (Entered: 03/27/2002)

March 27, 2002

March 27, 2002

26

ANSWER and AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by defendant Southern Mortgage LA [1-1]; jury demand (mfr) (Entered: 03/28/2002)

March 28, 2002

March 28, 2002

27

ANSWER to COMPLAINT IN INTERVENTION by defendant Southern Mortgage LA [4-1]; jury demand (mfr) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

28

SCHEDULING ORDER by Honorable Robert T. Dawson setting Rule 26(f) Report Deadline 6/18/02 final scheduling order will issue on 6/27/02 ; jury trial set for 9:00 12/9/02 (cc: all counsel) (hhp) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

29

RESPONSE and BRIEF IN SUPPORT by plaintiff EEOC to motion for summary judgment on Complaint in Intervention [19-1]filed by defendant Southern Mortgage of LA, motion for summary judgment on Complaint in Intervention [15-1] filed by defendant Southern Mortgage of AR, motion for summary judgment [9-1] filed by defendant Southern Mortgage of AR, motion for summary judgment [7-1] filed by defendant Southern Mortgage of LA; w/exhbts (mfr) Modified on 04/12/2002 (Entered: 04/12/2002)

April 12, 2002

April 12, 2002

30

STATEMENT OF FACTS by plaintiff EEOC in support of motion response [29-1]( exhbts attached to document #29) (mfr) Modified on 04/12/2002 (Entered: 04/12/2002)

April 12, 2002

April 12, 2002

31

SUPPLEMENT by defendant Southern Mortgage AR re motion for summary judgment [9-1], and re motion for summary judgment on Complaint in Intervention [15-1] (mfr) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

April 12, 2002

April 12, 2002

32

STATEMENT OF FACTS by defendant Southern Mortgage AR in support of supplement to Motion to Dismiss/Sum Judgment [31-1] (mfr) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

April 12, 2002

April 12, 2002

33

Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of Mark Mathews (mfr) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

April 12, 2002

April 12, 2002

34

AFFIDAVIT of Judy Lee (mfr) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

April 12, 2002

April 12, 2002

35

SUPPLEMENT by defendant Southern Mortgage LA re motion for summary judgment [7-1], and re motion for summary judgment on Complaint in Intervention [19-1] (mfr) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

April 12, 2002

April 12, 2002

36

STATEMENT OF FACTS by defendant Southern Mortgage LA in support of supplement to motion to dismiss/motion for sum judgment [35-1] (mfr) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

April 12, 2002

April 12, 2002

37

AFFIDAVIT of Julie McCoy (mfr) (Entered: 04/12/2002)

April 12, 2002

April 12, 2002

VOLUME 3 BEGINS (mfr) (Entered: 04/26/2002)

April 26, 2002

April 26, 2002

38

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC to statement of undisputed facts fld by SMCA [32-1] (mfr) (Entered: 04/26/2002)

April 26, 2002

April 26, 2002

39

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC to statement of undisputed facts fld by SMCCL [36-1] (mfr) (Entered: 04/26/2002)

April 26, 2002

April 26, 2002

40

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE and BRIEF IN SUPPORT by plaintiff EEOC to deft SMCCL's supplemental Motion to Dismiss/Motion for Summary Judgment [35-1], and to deft SMCA's supplemental Motion to Dismiss/Motion for Summary Judgment [31-1] w/exhbts (mfr) (Entered: 04/26/2002)

April 26, 2002

April 26, 2002

41

ORDER by Honorable Robert T. Dawson denying motion of SMCA for summary judgment on Complaint in Intervention [19-1], motion of SMCL for summary judgment on Complaint in Intervention [15-1], denying motion of SMCA for summary judgment [9-1], and denying motion of SMCL for summary judgment [7-1] as there is an issue of material fact as to whether SMCL and SMCA should be treated as joint employer or integrated enterprise for jurisdictional purposes under Title VII; further Pltf and Intervener shall amend their cmplts to properly identify party defts and allege facts supporting federal jurisdiction over this case; amended cmplts shall be filed and served before 05/20/02. Further, defts need not file an answer, they shall have discretion to determine whether it is necessary to answer amended cmplts. (cc: all counsel) (mfr) Modified on 05/06/2002 (Entered: 05/06/2002)

May 6, 2002

May 6, 2002

42

AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by plaintiff EEOC; jury demand (mfr) (Entered: 05/17/2002)

May 17, 2002

May 17, 2002

43

AMENDED COMPLAINT IN INTERVENTION [4-1] by Intervenor, Michelle Brown Lovell (mfr) Modified on 05/28/2002 (Entered: 05/28/2002)

May 28, 2002

May 28, 2002

44

RULE 26(f) REPORT filed by intervenor-plaintiff Michelle Brown Lovell, defendants Southern Mortgage LA and Southern Mortgage AR, and plaintiff EEOC (mfr) (Entered: 06/18/2002)

June 18, 2002

June 18, 2002

45

FINAL SCHEDULING ORDER issued by Honorable Robert T. Dawson ; jury trial set for 9:00 12/9/02 (hhp) (Entered: 06/18/2002)

June 18, 2002

June 18, 2002

46

ORDER by Magistrate Beverly S. Jones ; Settlement conference set for 9/26/02 9:00 (cc: all counsel) (djm) (Entered: 09/13/2002)

Sept. 13, 2002

Sept. 13, 2002

47

ORDER by Honorable Robert T. Dawson in accordance with the Settlement Agreement, the court finds that this matter should be and is hereby dismissed with prejudice dismissing case (cc: all counsel) (mfr) (Entered: 10/11/2002)

Oct. 11, 2002

Oct. 11, 2002

Case Details

State / Territory: Arkansas

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 26, 2001

Closing Date: Oct. 11, 2002

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: Unknown

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Southern Mortgage Company of Central Louisiana, Private Entity/Person

Southern Mortgage Company of Arkansas, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

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