Case: EEOC v. JOE HOTZE FORD INC

3:06-cv-00155 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Feb. 21, 2006

Closed Date: 2009

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Case Summary

The Chicago Office of the EEOC brought this action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, against Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. The complaint, filed in February 2006, alleged sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; specifically that Defendant subjected the charging parties to sexual harassment, constructive discharge and retaliation because of their sex, female. The parties entered a consent decree in February 2007. The decree, valid for …

The Chicago Office of the EEOC brought this action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, against Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. The complaint, filed in February 2006, alleged sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; specifically that Defendant subjected the charging parties to sexual harassment, constructive discharge and retaliation because of their sex, female.

The parties entered a consent decree in February 2007. The decree, valid for two years, required Defendant to pay four complainants a total of $150,000 ($75,000, $30,000, $30,000, $15,000). Defendant was enjoined from discriminating in violation of Title VII and required to provide Title VII training to its employees, post a notice of non-discrimination, appoint an independent Complaint monitor to investigate complaints of sexual harassment, and report regularly to the EEOC about its compliance with the decree. The docket sheet does not show any further enforcement; the case was presumably closed in 2009.

Summary Authors

Shankar Viswanathan (7/19/2007)

Clearinghouse (6/10/2017)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:06-cv-00155

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Joe Hotze Ford Inc

Feb. 9, 2007

Feb. 9, 2007

Docket
1

3:06-cv-00155

Complaint

EEOC v. Joe Hotze Ford Inc

Feb. 21, 2006

Feb. 21, 2006

Complaint
24

3:06-cv-00155

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Joe Hotze Ford Inc

Feb. 9, 2007

Feb. 9, 2007

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4814558/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-joe-hotze-ford-inc/

Last updated April 11, 2024, 3:07 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT against Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. , filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(trb ) (Entered: 02/22/2006)

Feb. 21, 2006

Feb. 21, 2006

2

NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron R. DeCamp on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (DeCamp, Aaron) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

Feb. 28, 2006

Feb. 28, 2006

3

NOTICE of Appearance by Diane I. Smason on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Smason, Diane) (Entered: 03/01/2006)

March 1, 2006

March 1, 2006

4

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. waiver sent on 3/15/2006, answer due 5/15/2006. (DeCamp, Aaron) (Entered: 04/26/2006)

April 26, 2006

April 26, 2006

5

STRICKEN AT DOCUMENT 8. NOTICE of Appearance by Lori A. Vanderlaan on behalf of Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. (Vanderlaan, Lori) Modified on 5/16/2006 (bkc). (Entered: 05/15/2006)

May 15, 2006

May 15, 2006

6

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Joe Hotze Ford, Inc..(Vanderlaan, Lori) (Entered: 05/15/2006)

May 15, 2006

May 15, 2006

7

NOTICE by Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. re 6 Answer to Complaint (Vanderlaan, Lori) (Entered: 05/15/2006)

May 15, 2006

May 15, 2006

8

NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS No. 5 Entry of Appearance. See attached document for specifics. (bkc) (Entered: 05/16/2006)

May 16, 2006

May 16, 2006

9

NOTICE OF ERRORS AND/OR DEFICIENCIES re 7 Notice (Other) filed by Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. See attached document for specifics. (bkc) (Entered: 05/16/2006)

May 16, 2006

May 16, 2006

10

CJRA TRACK B assigned: Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/18/2007 at 1:30 PM in East St. Louis Court House before Judge William D. Stiehl. Jury Trial set for the presumptive trial month of July, 2007 in East St. Louis Court House before Judge William D. Stiehl. (skp) (Entered: 05/31/2006)

May 31, 2006

May 31, 2006

11

NOTICE of Scheduling and Discovery Conference set for 7/12/2006 09:15 AM before Judge Philip M. Frazier via telephone. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for placing the conference call. The telephone number for the Court is 618-439-7750. Lead counsel must participate in the conference. (krm) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

12

ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY. Signed by Judge Philip M. Frazier on 6/5/2006. (krm) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 7, 2006

June 7, 2006

13

NOTICE of Appearance by Lori A. Vanderlaan on behalf of Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. (Vanderlaan, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2006)

June 16, 2006

June 16, 2006

14

NOTICE of Appearance by James F. Best on behalf of Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. (Best, James) (Entered: 07/10/2006)

July 10, 2006

July 10, 2006

15

NOTICE of Appearance by Aneta H. Pavlovich on behalf of Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. (Pavlovich, Aneta) (Entered: 07/13/2006)

July 13, 2006

July 13, 2006

17

SCHEDULING AND DISCOVERY ORDER: Discovery to be completed by 3/5/2007. Dispositive Motions to be filed by 3/23/2007. Signed by Judge Philip M. Frazier on 7/12/2006. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Report of Parties)(krm) (Entered: 07/17/2006)

July 17, 2006

July 17, 2006

18

NOTICE of Hearing: Discovery Dispute Conference set for 9/6/2006 11:00 AM via telephone before Judge Philip M. Frazier. Counsel for Plaintiff to initiate the conference call between the Court (618-439-7750) and counsel. (krm) TEXT ENTRY ONLY. NO DOCUMENT WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 08/28/2006)

Aug. 28, 2006

Aug. 28, 2006

19

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Philip M. Frazier: Discovery Dispute Conference held on 9/6/2006. Defendant to provide information by 9/15/2006. (Court Reporter N/A.) (krm) (Entered: 09/07/2006)

Sept. 6, 2006

Sept. 6, 2006

20

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Philip M. Frazier: Status Conference held on 11/13/2006. Settlement Conference set for 12/6/2006 09:30 AM before Judge Frazier in Benton. Separate order to enter. (Court Reporter N/A.) (krm) (Entered: 11/13/2006)

Nov. 13, 2006

Nov. 13, 2006

21

ORDER FOR AND NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Settlement Conference set for 12/6/2006 at 9:30 AM in U.S. Courthouse, Courtroom No. 2, 301 West Main St., Benton, Illinois, before Mag Judge Philip M. Frazier.Settlement Statements are to be submitted to Judge Frazier on or before 11/29/2006 (see instructions for submission in this order). Signed by Judge Philip M. Frazier on 11/14/06. (mta) (Entered: 11/14/2006)

Nov. 14, 2006

Nov. 14, 2006

22

ORDER that case has settled and giving counsel 60 days to consummate settlement. Vacating all Court dates. Signed by Judge William D. Stiehl on 12/6/06. (skp) (Entered: 12/06/2006)

Dec. 6, 2006

Dec. 6, 2006

23

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Philip M. Frazier: Settlement Conference held on 12/6/2006; case settled; 60-day Order of Dismissal to enter. (Court Reporter N/A.) (mta) (Entered: 12/06/2006)

Dec. 6, 2006

Dec. 6, 2006

24

CONSENT DECREE executed by all parties. (See document for specifics) Signed by Judge William D. Stiehl on 2/9/07. (skp)

Feb. 9, 2007

Feb. 9, 2007

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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: Feb. 21, 2006

Closing Date: 2009

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

Joe Hotze Ford, Inc. (Salem), 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: 150000

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:

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits