Case: EEOC v. LAWRY'S RESTAURANT

2:06-cv-01963 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: March 31, 2006

Closed Date: 2007

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Los Angeles district office filed suit against Lawry's Restaurants, dba Lawry's The Prime Rib, Five Crowns and Tam O'Shanter Inn, on March 31, 2006 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The docket is the only available document for this case and it is uncertain what the EEOC claimed as causes of action. Lawry's Restaurants, Inc. filed a motion for summary judgment in November 2006, which was granted in part on January 26, 2007 such that the class the EEOC purported to represent would be limited to those individuals the EEOC could show 1) had an interest in being a server and were denied or refrained from applying during the statutory filing period, 2) the class of people the EEOC could collect back pay for two years, and 3) were from the class of people that the EEOC could collect compensatory and punitive damages.

Summary Authors

Aaron Weismann (6/7/2007)

People


Judge(s)

Abrams, Paul L. (California)

Judge(s)

Abrams, Paul L. (California)

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2:06-cv-01963

Docket

EEOC v. Lawry's Restaurant Inc

Jan. 26, 2007

Jan. 26, 2007

Docket

2:06-cv-01963

EEOC Press Release

EEOC v. Lawry's Restaurants

No Court

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

Press Release
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2:06-cv-01963

Order [Motion to Dismiss]

EEOC v. Lawry's Restaurant

July 14, 2006

July 14, 2006

Order/Opinion
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2:06-cv-01963

Order [Motion for Summary Judgment]

EEOC v. Lawry's Restaurants, Inc.

Jan. 26, 2007

Jan. 26, 2007

Order/Opinion

2007 WL 2007

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Docket

Last updated Feb. 20, 2024, 3:12 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT against defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc.(No fee required) Jury Demanded. , filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(rrey, ) (Entered: 04/05/2006)

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

20 Day Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery)[1] as to Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (rrey, ) (Entered: 04/05/2006)

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

2

CERTIFICATION AS TO Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (rrey, ) (Entered: 04/05/2006)

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

FAX number for Attorney Dana C Johnson, Anna Y Park is 213-894-1301. (rrey, ) (Entered: 04/05/2006)

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

3

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Dean D. Pregerson. Counsel are encouraged to review the Central Districts website for additional information. The address is http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov. It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the Court Clerk prior to filing the motion. The Court hears motions only on Mondays at 10:00 a.m., by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. Court Reporter: none.(jc,) (Entered: 04/11/2006)

April 11, 2006

April 11, 2006

4

WAIVER OF SERVICE of Summons Returned Executed upon Lawrys Restaurants Inc, doing business as Lawrys The Prime Rib, Five Crowns and Tam O Shanter Inn waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/6/2006, answer due 6/5/2006. Waiver of Service signed by Tod V Beebe, Attorney. (ir, ) (Entered: 04/14/2006)

April 13, 2006

April 13, 2006

5

APPLICATION OF NON RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE for attorney Ari Karen to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. Lodged order. (shb, ) (Entered: 04/20/2006)

April 14, 2006

April 14, 2006

6

APPLICATION OF NON RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE for attorney Kara M Maciel to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. Lodged order. (shb, ) (Entered: 04/20/2006)

April 14, 2006

April 14, 2006

7

ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Ari Karen to appear on behalf of Defendant Lawry's Restaurants, Inc. [5], adding attorney Tod V. Beebe as local counsel. (gk, ) (Entered: 04/24/2006)

April 21, 2006

April 21, 2006

FAX number for Attorney Tod V Beebe is 213-625-1832. (gk, ) (Entered: 04/24/2006)

April 21, 2006

April 21, 2006

8

ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Kara M. Maciel to appear on behalf of Defendant Lawry's Restaurants, Inc. [6], and designating local counsel Tod V. Beebe.(gk, ) (Entered: 04/24/2006)

April 21, 2006

April 21, 2006

9

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson that the time for Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc to respond to Plaintiffs complaint shall be extended 7 days. Response of Defendant shall be due 6/12/2006.(ir, ) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

June 6, 2006

June 6, 2006

10

CERTIFICATION as to Interested Parties filed by Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (ir, ) (Entered: 06/13/2006)

June 12, 2006

June 12, 2006

11

NOTICE OF MOTION to Dismiss EEOC failure to conciliate filed by Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. Motion set for hearing on 7/10/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (ir, ) (Entered: 06/13/2006)

June 12, 2006

June 12, 2006

12

MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of Defendants Motion to Dismiss EEOC failure to conciliate in good faith [11] filed by Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (ir, ) (Entered: 06/13/2006)

June 12, 2006

June 12, 2006

13

DECLARATION of Ari Karen in support of its Motion to Dismiss EEOC failure to conciliate [11] filed by Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (ir, ) (Entered: 06/13/2006)

June 12, 2006

June 12, 2006

14

OPPOSITION to Defendant Lawry Motion to dismiss [11] filed by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (ir, ) (Entered: 06/27/2006)

June 23, 2006

June 23, 2006

15

DECLARATION of Belynda Lindsey in support of Plaintiff EEOC Opposition to Defendant Lawry Motion to dismiss [11] filed by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (ir, ) (Entered: 06/27/2006)

June 23, 2006

June 23, 2006

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re Stipulation Re Continuance of Hearing on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss submitted by defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (kks ) (Entered: 07/14/2006)

July 5, 2006

July 5, 2006

16

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Dean D. Pregerson :, RE: MOTION to Dismiss EEOC failure to conciliate[11] COUNSEL ARE NOTIFIED that on the Court's own motion the MOTION TO DISMISS FOR EEOC'S FAILURE TO CONCILIATE (FILED ON 06-12-06) set for July 10, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., is hereby taken off calendar, the hearing date vacated and will be decided without oral argument.Court Reporter: NONE. (jc, ) (Entered: 07/07/2006)

July 7, 2006

July 7, 2006

18

REPLY IN FURTHER Support of It's MOTION to Dismiss EEOC failure to conciliate in Good Faith[11] filed by Defendants Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (yl, ) (Entered: 07/19/2006)

July 10, 2006

July 10, 2006

17

ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson Denying Defendants Motion to Dismiss for EEOC failure to conciliate [11] (ir, ) (Entered: 07/17/2006)

July 14, 2006

July 14, 2006

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PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re Proposed Order Denying Defendants Motion to dismiss for the EEOC failure to Conciliate in good faith, lodged 6/23/06 submitted by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (ir, ) (Entered: 07/20/2006)

July 14, 2006

July 14, 2006

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re Stipulation and (Proposed) regarding Selection of Settlement Officer, lodged 7/18/06 submitted by Plaintiff and Defendant US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (ir, ) (Entered: 07/27/2006)

July 19, 2006

July 19, 2006

20

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: IT IS SO ORDERED: EEOC believes that Magistrate Judge Nagle is familiar with the issues particular to settlement in this type of case; Magistrate Judge Nagles chambers has indicated a willingness to act as the settlement officer in this matter and has indicated that she would be available in late August and early September; The parties through their counsels of record stipulate to the designation of Magistrate Judge Nagle as the settlement officer in this suit; parties stipulate to allow defendant an additional 20 days after the date of the mediation to file its answer. Counsel for parties will contact Magistrate Judge Nagles chambers to schedule further settlement proceedings. (see document for further details)(klg, ) (Entered: 08/07/2006)

July 28, 2006

July 28, 2006

19

ANSWER to Complaint [1] with Jury Demand filed by Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc doing business as Lawrys The Prime Rib, Five Crowns, and Tam O'Shanter Inn.(ir, ) (Entered: 08/03/2006)

Aug. 1, 2006

Aug. 1, 2006

21

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Margaret A. Nagle setting a Settlement Conference in this matter for 9/20/2006 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Margaret A. Nagle. A second day, 9/21/06 at 10:00 AM has been set aside for the continued settlement conference, if needed. The confidential settlement conference statements are due on or before 9/13/06. (ec, ) (Entered: 08/11/2006)

Aug. 11, 2006

Aug. 11, 2006

22

AMENDED MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Margaret A. Nagle setting a Settlement Conference in this matter for 9/27/2006 and 9/28/06 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Margaret A. Nagle. The confidential settlement conference statements are due on or before 9/20/06. (ec, ) (Entered: 08/16/2006)

Aug. 16, 2006

Aug. 16, 2006

23

SECOND AMENDED MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Margaret A. Nagle resetting Settlement Conference for 9/26/2006 and 9/27/06 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Margaret A. Nagle. The confidential settlement conference statements are due on or before 9/19/06. (ec, ) Modified on 8/17/2006 (ec, ). (Entered: 08/17/2006)

Aug. 16, 2006

Aug. 16, 2006

24

MINUTES OF Settlement Conference held before Judge Margaret A. Nagle - there is no settlement at this time. The continued settlement conference scheduled for 9/27/06 is hereby taken off calendar. The court schedules a further Settlement Conference for 10/31/2006 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Margaret A. Nagle.Tape #: 06-64. (ec, ) (Entered: 09/28/2006)

Sept. 26, 2006

Sept. 26, 2006

25

MINUTES OF Further Settlement Conference held before Judge Margaret A. Nagle - there is no settlement at this time.Tape #: 06-68. (ec, ). (Entered: 11/01/2006)

Oct. 31, 2006

Oct. 31, 2006

28

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by defendants Lawrys Restaurants Inc. Motion set for hearing on 1/8/2007 at 10:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (yc, ) (Entered: 12/11/2006)

Nov. 28, 2006

Nov. 28, 2006

29

MEMORANDUM of law in Support of MOTION for Summary Judgment[28] filed by defendants Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (yc, ) (Entered: 12/11/2006)

Nov. 28, 2006

Nov. 28, 2006

30

APPENDIX filed by Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. Re: MOTION for Summary Judgment[28] (yc, ) (Entered: 12/11/2006)

Nov. 28, 2006

Nov. 28, 2006

26

APPLICATION of Non-Resident attorney to appear in a specific case Trevor S Blake to Appear. FEE PAID. filed by defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. Lodged proposed order. (klg, ) (Entered: 12/05/2006)

Dec. 1, 2006

Dec. 1, 2006

31

OPPOSITION to Defendant Lawry MOTION for Summary Judgment regarding Limitation of Relief to 300 Days before the Filing of Little charge of discrimination [28] filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (jp) (Entered: 12/16/2006)

Dec. 4, 2006

Dec. 4, 2006

32

DECLARATION of BELYNDA LINDSEY re [28] filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (jp) (Entered: 12/16/2006)

Dec. 4, 2006

Dec. 4, 2006

33

STATEMENT OF GENUINE ISSUES OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND OBJECTIONS to Defendant Lawry Proposed Statement of Uncontroverted Fact [28] filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (jp) (Entered: 12/16/2006)

Dec. 4, 2006

Dec. 4, 2006

34

DECLARATION of DANA C. JOHNSON in support of MOTION for Summary Judgment [28] filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (jp) (Entered: 12/16/2006)

Dec. 4, 2006

Dec. 4, 2006

27

ORDER ON APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case by Trevor S Blake, Esq as counsel for Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc, designating Tod V Beebe as local counsel. Fee PAID. Approved by Judge Dean D. Pregerson.(klg, ) (Entered: 12/06/2006)

Dec. 5, 2006

Dec. 5, 2006

35

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson re CONTINUANCE of Hearing on Defendant's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment[28] Motion set for hearing on 1/22/2007 at 10:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson.(yl, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)

Dec. 15, 2006

Dec. 15, 2006

37

ADDITIONAL CASES REGARDING DEFENDANT REPLY BRIEF in support of its MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment [28] filed by defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (jp) (Entered: 01/13/2007)

Dec. 20, 2006

Dec. 20, 2006

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REPLY BRIEF in support of its MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment [28] filed by defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (jp) (Entered: 01/13/2007)

Dec. 20, 2006

Dec. 20, 2006

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ORDER REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING AND RESCHEDULING HEARING [28] by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: Briefs are not to exceed seven pages and are due by noon on Monday, 1/22/07. The Court will consider this briefing as well as the original moving papers, in ruling on the defendants motion for partial sumary judgment. Furthermore, the defendants motion for partial summary judgment filed on 11/28/06 is hereby continued to 1/26/2007 at 10:00 AM. (see document for further details)(klg, ) (Entered: 01/17/2007)

Jan. 17, 2007

Jan. 17, 2007

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NOTICE of Change of Address by Ari Karen attorney for Defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc, changing firm name and address to Venable LLP, 575 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Filed by defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc (bb, ) (Entered: 01/23/2007)

Jan. 22, 2007

Jan. 22, 2007

40

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information: adding Trevor S Blake as attorney as counsel of record for Lawry's Restaurants Inc for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc (bb, ) (Entered: 01/23/2007)

Jan. 22, 2007

Jan. 22, 2007

43

BRIEF FILED filed by defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. in further support of MOTION for Summary Judgment[28]. (bp, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)

Jan. 22, 2007

Jan. 22, 2007

44

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF IN CONNECTION WITH ITS OPPOSITION TO MOTION for Summary Judgment[28] filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (bp, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)

Jan. 22, 2007

Jan. 22, 2007

45

LODGMENT OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF EEOC'S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF re MOTION for Summary Judgment[28] filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (bp, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)

Jan. 22, 2007

Jan. 22, 2007

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED: DEFENDANTS PROPOSED STATEMENT OF UNCONTROVERTED FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT submitted by defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (klg, ) (Entered: 01/26/2007)

Jan. 26, 2007

Jan. 26, 2007

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED: [PROPOSED] ORDER submitted by defendant Lawrys Restaurants Inc. (klg, ) (Entered: 01/26/2007)

Jan. 26, 2007

Jan. 26, 2007

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MINUTES OF DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT [28] held before Judge Dean D. Pregerson: Court hears oral argument and takes the matter under submission. Court Reporter: Maria Bustillos. (klg, ) (Entered: 01/26/2007)

Jan. 26, 2007

Jan. 26, 2007

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ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson, regarding MOTION for Summary Judgment [28]: The Court is inclined to grant defendants motion for partial summary judgment to the extent that the following restrictions are made: 1) the class represented by the EEOC is limited to those individuals the EEOC can show 1)had a real and present interest in being a server and 2) either were denied that job or refrained from applying due to futility during the 300 day statutory

Jan. 26, 2007

Jan. 26, 2007

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 31, 2006

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

Lawrys Restaurants, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Male

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits