Case: EEOC v. WORLD KITCHEN, INC

1:05-cv-01970 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Sept. 29, 2005

Closed Date: Dec. 29, 2006

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Philadelphia district office filed suit against World Kitchen, Inc., a Pennsylvania cookware manufacturer which distributes nationally, on September 29, 2005 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The EEOC's complaint alleged that World Kitchen violated Title VII when it discriminated against at least three of its employees based on sex (female) by paying them less than their male counterparts and were discharged without warning despite positive work records. Two of these aggrieved employees intervened in the lawsuit in April 2006. World Kitchen filed a motion to dismiss the suit or alternatively to be granted summary judgment in November 2005, but the court rejected this motion in June 2006, referring the parties to conciliation. The parties reached a settlement out of court, the terms of which are unavailable, and the case was dismissed on December 29, 2006.

Summary Authors

Aaron Weismann (6/1/2007)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:05-cv-01970

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. World Kitchen, Inc.

Dec. 29, 2006

Dec. 29, 2006

Docket
1

1:05-cv-01970

Complaint

EEOC v. World Kitchen, Inc.

Sept. 29, 2005

Sept. 29, 2005

Complaint
6-4

1:05-cv-01970

Intervening Complaint Adding Defendant

EEOC v. World Kitchen, Inc.

April 19, 2006

April 19, 2006

Complaint
21

1:05-cv-01970

Order [Denying Motion for Summary Judgment]

EEOC v. World Kitchen, Inc.

June 2, 2006

June 2, 2006

Order/Opinion
25

1:05-cv-01970

Stipulation to Dismiss

EEOC v. World Kitchen, Inc.

Dec. 29, 2006

Dec. 29, 2006

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4688195/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-world-kitchen-inc/

Last updated April 11, 2024, 3:03 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against World Kitchen, Inc. , filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(aaa ) (Entered: 09/29/2005)

Sept. 29, 2005

Sept. 29, 2005

Summons Issued as to World Kitchen, Inc. and provided to Attorney for service on Defendant. (aaa ) (Entered: 09/29/2005)

Sept. 29, 2005

Sept. 29, 2005

2

ORDER - Letter to Counsel from Court Re: Case Assignment and Procedures. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Judge Christopher C. Conner on 10/03/05. (ki) (Entered: 10/03/2005)

Oct. 3, 2005

Oct. 3, 2005

3

MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively, for Summary Judgment by World Kitchen, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Christine Braccio# 2 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Adrianne Mazura)(O'Neill, Michael) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

Nov. 10, 2005

Nov. 10, 2005

4

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 3 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively, for Summary Judgment filed by World Kitchen, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) # 2 Exhibit(s))(O'Neill, Michael) (Entered: 11/16/2005)

Nov. 16, 2005

Nov. 16, 2005

5

AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint served on World Kitchen, Inc. on 10/21/05, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (aaa) (Entered: 11/21/2005)

Nov. 21, 2005

Nov. 21, 2005

6

MOTION to Intervene as of Right by Brenda Adkins, Ruthann Geer-Lloyd. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Law# 2 Proposed Order # 3 Exhibit(s) A# 4 Certificate of Service)(Pasek, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/29/2005)

Nov. 29, 2005

Nov. 29, 2005

Counsel is advised that the MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT filed as an attachment to Doc. 6 is to be refiled separately using the event BRIEF IN SUPPORT located under RESPONSES AND REPLIES (BRIEFS). (gls) (Entered: 12/01/2005)

Dec. 1, 2005

Dec. 1, 2005

7

PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Adrianne C. Mazura on behalf of World Kitchen, Inc. ( Filing fee $25.00, Receipt Number 333 104193). (rm, ) (Entered: 12/01/2005)

Dec. 1, 2005

Dec. 1, 2005

8

PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Tracy L. Bradford on behalf of World Kitchen, Inc. ( Filing fee $25.00, Receipt Number 333 104192). (rm, ) (Entered: 12/01/2005)

Dec. 1, 2005

Dec. 1, 2005

9

STIPULATION To Extend Time for EEOC's Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Locke, Cynthia) (Entered: 12/01/2005)

Dec. 1, 2005

Dec. 1, 2005

10

ORDER re: stip ext'ng date for pltf to respond 9 to defts' motion to dismiss, construed as motion for enlargement of time - It is hereby ORDERED that said motion is GRANTED - pltf shall file br in opp to deft's motion to dismiss by 12/9/05. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Judge Christopher C. Conner on 12/02/05. (ki)

Dec. 2, 2005

Dec. 2, 2005

RECAP
11

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Tracy L. Bradford. (cc: Atty Bradford; orig: SCR Registry) Signed by Judge Christopher C. Conner on 12/02/05. (ki) (Entered: 12/02/2005)

Dec. 2, 2005

Dec. 2, 2005

12

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Adrianne C. Mazura. (cc: Atty Mazura; orig: SCR Registry) Signed by Judge Christopher C. Conner on 12/02/05. (ki) (Entered: 12/02/2005)

Dec. 2, 2005

Dec. 2, 2005

13

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 6 MOTION to Intervene as of Right filed by Brenda Adkins, Ruthann Geer-Lloyd. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Pasek, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/05/2005)

Dec. 5, 2005

Dec. 5, 2005

14

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 3 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively, for Summary Judgment filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5 # 6 # 7 # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 # 12 # 13)(Locke, Cynthia) (Entered: 12/09/2005)

Dec. 9, 2005

Dec. 9, 2005

15

REPLY BRIEF re 3 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively, for Summary Judgment filed by World Kitchen, Inc..(Bradford, Tracy) (Entered: 12/22/2005)

Dec. 22, 2005

Dec. 22, 2005

16

STATEMENT OF FACTS filed by World Kitchen, Inc..(Bradford, Tracy) (Entered: 12/22/2005)

Dec. 22, 2005

Dec. 22, 2005

17

ORDER granting motion for leave to intervene 6 & directing Clrk of Ct to file prop doc 6 ex A as intervening complaint, amend docket to add parties named therein & issue summons. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Judge Christopher C. Conner on 04/19/06. (ki)

April 19, 2006

April 19, 2006

RECAP
18

Intervenor COMPLAINT adding intervenor deft Allan Coviello filed by Brenda Adkins, Ruthann Geer-Lloyd on 4/19/06. (ki) (Entered: 04/19/2006)

April 19, 2006

April 19, 2006

Summons Issued as to Allan Coviello and provided to Attorney Pasek for service on Intervenor Defendant Coviello (orig & 1 copy). (ki) (Entered: 04/19/2006)

April 19, 2006

April 19, 2006

19

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Affidavit of Service with Exhibit "A" and Certification of Service served on Allan Coviello on May 8, 2005, filed by Ruthann Geer-Lloyd. (Pasek, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/16/2006)

May 16, 2006

May 16, 2006

20

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned by Ruthann Geer-Lloyd. World Kitchen, Inc. waiver sent on 5/8/2006, answer due 7/7/2006. (Pasek, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/16/2006)

May 16, 2006

May 16, 2006

21

ORDER IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1) The mtn to dismiss or, alternatively, for S/J is denied. 3 2) The proceedings in the above-captioned case are stayed to provide the opportunity for a renewed conciliation attempt. 3) The parties shall file a joint status report concerning the progress of the attempted conciliation on 8/4/06 or upon the conclusion of the attmepted conciliation, whichever first occurs.Signed by Judge Christopher C. Conner on 6/2/06 (jc)

June 2, 2006

June 2, 2006

RECAP
22

Letter from Counsel to Honorable Christopher C. Connor Reporting on Conciliation Efforts. (Locke, Cynthia) (Entered: 08/04/2006)

Aug. 4, 2006

Aug. 4, 2006

24

Letter from Cynthia Locke to Honorable Christopher C. Connor. (Locke, Cynthia) (Entered: 08/18/2006)

Aug. 18, 2006

Aug. 18, 2006

25

STIPULATION of Dismissal by Allan Coviello, World Kitchen, Inc.. (Bradford, Tracy) (Entered: 12/29/2006)

Dec. 29, 2006

Dec. 29, 2006

Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 29, 2005

Closing Date: Dec. 29, 2006

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

World Kitchen, Inc. (Chambersberg, PA; Greencastle, PA), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

State Anti-Discrimination Law

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Pay / Benefits

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit