Case: EEOC v. Northeastern Product

EEOC v. Northeastern Products

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

EEOC v. Northeastern Products

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Carly Knight, Frank Dobbin, Alexandra Kalev

COMPLAINT filed; jury demand FILING FEE $ waived (femp) (Entered: 09/25/1997)

NOTICE of Allocation and Assignment filed. Magistrate Ronald J. Hedges (femp) (Entered: 09/25/1997)

SUMMONS(ES) issued for NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT ( 20 Days) (Placed in US Atty box) (femp)

APPLICATION by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT and Clerk's Order extending time to answer. Answer due 11/17/97 for NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT (bl) (Entered: 10/29/1997)

ANSWER to Complaint by Campbell Soup Co., imporperly referred to as NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Co. (bl) (Entered: 11/19/1997)

ORDER, set scheduling conference for 2/4/98 ( signed by Mag. Judge Stanley R. Chesler ) (bl) (Entered: 01/05/1998)

PETITION to Intervene by HERBERT JOHNSON, JAMES FLETON, STEVE HOLLAND, AMOS JACKSON JR., KEN TRACEY w/complaint and jury demand & cert of service attached (copy to JCL) (jd) (Entered: 02/17/1998)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: none; Minutes of: 3/9/98; The following actions were taken, granting [6-1] petition to intervene. By Mag. Judge Stanley R. Chesler (bl) (Entered: 03/12/1998)

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Amending of pleadings on 5/25/98 ; Joining of Parties 5/25/98 Discovery cutoff 12/30/98 ; Pretrial conference 1/13/99 ; Status conference 9/2/98 ; Settlement conference 9/2/98 ; ( signed by Mag. Judge Stanley R. Chesler ) (bl) (Entered: 03/11/1998)

ORDER granting [6-1] petition of Herbert Johnson, James Fleton, Steve Holland, ammos Jackson, Jr. and Ken Tracey for leave to intervene ans Intervenor-Plaintiffs ( signed by Mag. Judge Stanley R. Chesler ) (bl) (Entered: 03/12/1998)

ANSWER to Complaint by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Co. (bl) (Entered: 05/22/1998)

FINAL PRETRIAL ORDER estimated length of trial 20 days for liability and 4days for damages filed ( signed by Mag. Judge Stanley R. Chesler ) (bl) (Entered: 01/21/1999)

Superceding FINAL PRETRIAL ORDER filed ( signed by Mag. Judge Stanley R. Chesler ) (bl) (Entered: 03/03/1999)

Notice of MOTION for summary judgment as to Herbert Johnson by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Co., A. Div. of Campbell Soup Co., Motion set for 6/14/99 on [13-1] motion and cert. of service . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

Notice of MOTION for summary judgment as to James Felton by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Co., a Division of Campbell Soup Co., Inc. Motion set for 6/14/99 on [14-1] motion and cert. of service . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

Notice of MOTION for summary judgment as to Steve Holland by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Co. A Div. of Campbell Soup. Motion set for 6/14/99 on [15-1] motion and cert. of service . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

Notice of MOTION for summary judgment as to Amos Jackson Jr. by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Co. A Div. of Campbell Soup Co. Inc. Motion set for 6/14/99 on [16-1] motion and cert. of service . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

Notice of MOTION for summary judgment as to Ken Tracey by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Co. A Div. of Campbell Soup Co., INC. Motion set for 6/14/99 on [17-1] motion and cert. of service . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Thomas Mathern (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Jacq Van der Heyden (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of David Parcher (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Keith Martin (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of James F. O'Brien (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of David Zatuchni (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Brian Matthew Rhodes on behalf of EEOC Re; in opposition to motions for summary judgment (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Steve Holland (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Ken Tracey (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of James Felton (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Amos Jackson (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Herbert Johnson (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Olugbenga O. Abiona (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

Second CERTIFICATION of James O'Brien on behalf of NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Earl Crawford on behalf of NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

Second CERTIFICATION of David Zatuchni Esq. on behalf of NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT of motions for summary judgment and supporting papers (bl) (Entered: 05/28/1999)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude punitive damages by Campbell Soup Co, NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS Div., Motion set for 7/12/99 on [35-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude certain testimony by David Rice by Campbell Soup Co., NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Div., Motion set for 7/12/99 on [36-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude admission of comment by Cas Oganowski by Campbell Soup Co., NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Division, Motion set for 7/12/99 on [37-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude proposed expert testimony by Campbell Soup Co., NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS Div., Motion set for 7/12/99 on [38-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

CERTIFICATION of David Zatuchni Esq. re deft's motion in limine (bl) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Matthew V. Deluca Esq. on behalf of defts. re motions in limine (bl) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Deft. of notice of motions in liminie, proposed orders, briefs with attached previously filed certifications of David Parcher, Keith Martin, Tom Mathern, and James O'Brien, and original certifications of David Zatuchni, and M. DelDuca (bl) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: L. Johnson; Minutes of: 6/14/99; The following actions were taken, At call for hrg. [14-1] motion for summary judgment as to James Felton taken under advisement, [13-1] motion for summary judgment as to Herbert Johnson taken under advisement [17-1] motion for summary judgment as to Ken Tracey taken under advisement, [16-1] motion for summary judgment as to Amos Jackson Jr. taken under advisement, [15-1] motion for summary judgment as to Steve Holland taken under advisement per Rule 78. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 06/21/1999)

CERTIFICATION of Olugbenga O. Abiona on behalf of EEOC Re: opposition to motion in limine (bl) (Entered: 07/01/1999)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT of reply briefs to deft's in limine motions, copy of second cert. of James O'Brien, and Second Cert. of David Zatuchni (bl) (Entered: 07/21/1999)

Second CERTIFICATION of David Zatuchni Esq. on behalf of NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Re:in support of deft's in limine motions (bl) (Entered: 07/21/1999)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: L. Johnson; Minutes of: 7/12/99; The following actions were taken, At call for hrg. [38-1] motion in limine to preclude proposed expert testimony taken under advisement, per rule 78. [37-1] motion in limine to preclude admission of comment by Cas Oganowski taken under advisement, per Rule 78. [36-1] motion in limine to preclude certain testimony by David Rice taken under advisement, per Rule 78. [35-1] motion in limine to preclude punitive damages taken under advisement, per Rule 78. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 08/09/1999)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Lynne Johnson; Minutes of: 12/28/99; The following actions were taken, Motion Hrg. on the five summary judgment as well as in-limine motions iled by deft. Ordered hrg. adj. to 12/29/99. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 01/03/2000)

ORDER withdrawing [38-1] motion in limine to preclude proposed expert testimony withdrawing [37-1] motion in limine to preclude admission of comment by Cas Oganowski withdrawing [36-1] motion in limine to preclude certain testimony by David Rice withdrawing [35-1] motion in limine to preclude punitive damages granting in part, denying in part [17-1] motion for summary judgment as to Ken Tracey granting in part, denying in part [16-1] motion for summary judgment as to Amos Jackson Jr. granting in part, denying in part [15-1] motion for summary judgment as to Steve Holland granting in part, denying in part [14-1] motion for summary judgment as to James Felton granting in part, denying in part [13-1] motion for summary judgment as to Herbert Johnson ( signed by Judge John C. Lifland ) n/m (DD) (Entered: 12/30/1999)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Lynne Johnson; Minutes of: 12/29/99; The following actions were taken, Motion Hrg. (continued Hrg. on 5 summary judgment as wel as in limine motion by deft. Northeastrn Product. Granted in part; denied in part. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 01/03/2000)

Notice of MOTION for reconsideration of [47-1] order by EEOC, Motion set for 2/14/00 on [50-1] motion and cert. of service . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 01/18/2000)

CERTIFICATION of David Zatuchini Esq. on behalf of NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Re: in opposition to motion for reconsideration (bl) (Entered: 02/02/2000)

OPINION ( signed by Judge John C. Lifland ) (bl) (Entered: 02/14/2000)

ORDER granting [50-1] motion for reconsideration of [47-1] order ( signed by Judge John C. Lifland ) (bl) (Entered: 02/14/2000)

Notice of MOTION for Olugbenga O. Abiona to withdraw as attorney by HERBERT JOHNSON, AMOS JACKSON JR., Motion set for 3/7/00 on [54-1] motion cert of service, w/exhibit*** (/PO Subm) (jd) (Entered: 02/24/2000)

ORDER denying [54-1] motion for Olugbenga O. Abiona to withdraw as attorney ( signed by Mag. Judge Stanley R. Chesler ) (nr) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Copy of CERTIFICATION of Jerome A. Hoffman on behalf of NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Re: ADMISSION pro hac vice (bl) (Entered: 03/08/2000)

ORDER, for Jerome A. Hoffman to appear pro hac vice to represent deft. ( signed by Mag. Judge Stanley R. Chesler )n.m. (bl) (Entered: 03/08/2000)

AFFIDAVIT of Matthew V. Delduca on behalf of NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Re:admission pro hac vice (bl) (Entered: 03/09/2000)

CERTIFICATION of Matthew V. Delduca on behalf of Campbell Soup Co., Notheastern Products Div. (bl) (Entered: 03/09/2000)

Notice of MOTION in limine to prerclude evidence of comment by James O'Brien by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Motion set for 3/10/00 on [60-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 03/09/2000)

Notice of MOTION in limine to confine pltfs to certain issues at trial by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Motion set for 3/10/00 on [61-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 03/09/2000)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude evidence of counduct toward non-parties where pltfs were not present by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Motion set for 3/10/00 on [62-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 03/09/2000)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude admission comment by Sesihandra Ogonowski by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Motion set for 3/10/00 on [63-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 03/09/2000)

Notice of MOTION in limine to exclude all evidence of settlements and to amend the caption by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Motion set for 3/10/00 on [64-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 03/09/2000)

CERTIFICATION of David Zatuchni on behalf of NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Re: in support of limine motions (bl) (Entered: 03/09/2000)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTs OF MOTIONS IN LIMINE filed 3/9/00 (bl) (Entered: 03/09/2000)

STIPULATION of dismissal with prejudice between Intervenor-Pltfs, Steve Holland, Kenneth Tracey and James Felton and deft. Notheastern Products a Div. of Campbell Soup Co. (bl) (Entered: 03/13/2000)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude proposed expert testimony by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS, Motion set for 3/10 /00 on [67-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) Modified on 03/13/2000 (Entered: 03/13/2000)

CERTIFICATION of Matthew V. Delduca, Esq. on behalf of NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT Re: [67-1] motion in limine to preclude proposed expert testimony (bl) (Entered: 03/13/2000)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude admission of comment by Cas Oganowski by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Motion set for 3/10/00 on [69-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) Modified on 03/13/2000 (Entered: 03/13/2000)

CERTIFICATION of David Zatuchni Esq. (bl) Modified on 03/13/2000 (Entered: 03/13/2000)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude punitive damages by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS, Motion set for 3/10/00 on [71-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 03/13/2000)

Notice of MOTION in limine to preclude certain tesimony by David Rice by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCT, Motion set for 3/10/00 on [72-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (bl) (Entered: 03/13/2000)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS of deft's notices of moition in Limine filed 3/10/00 (bl) (Entered: 03/13/2000)

Trial with jury begun (bl)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: L. Johnson; Minutes of: 3/10/00; The following actions were taken, Jury Trial comenced.Hrg. on in lim. Motions. Trial W/Jury adjourned. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 03/14/2000)

Trial with jury held before Judge John C. Lifland (bl)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: L. Johnons; Minutes of: 3/13/00; The following actions were taken, Trial w/jury continued. Trial adj. to 3/14/00. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 03/14/2000)

Trial with jury held before Judge Lifland (bl)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Lynne Johnson; Minutes of: 3/14/00; The following actions were taken, Trial w/jury continued. Trial w/jury adjourned to 3/15/00. n.m. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 03/16/2000)

Trial with jury resetting/continuing (bl)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Lynne Johnson; Minutes of: 3/15/00; The following actions were taken, Trial w/jury continued. Trial w/jury adjourned to 3/16/00. n.m. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 03/20/2000)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: LYNNE JOHNSON; Minutes of: 3/16/00; The following actions were taken, Trial w/jury cont'd. Jury not present. Hrg. on deft's motion for judgment as a matter of law. DECISION RESERVED. Trial w/jury adj. at 4:30 p.m. until 3/17/00 at 9:30 p.m. By Judge John C. Lifland (DD) (Entered: 03/21/2000)

Trial with jury adjourning to 9:30 3/17/00 (DD)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: LYNNE JOHNSON; Minutes of: 3/17/00; The following actions were taken, Trial w/jury cont'd. The Court rules on deft's motion for judgment as a matter of law. GRANTING IN PART; DENYING IN PART. CHARGE CONF. Trial w/jury adj. at 6:30 p.m. until 3/21/00 at 9:30 a.m. By Judge John C. Lifland (DD) Modified on 03/21/2000 (Entered: 03/21/2000)

Trial with jury adjourning to 9:30 3/21/00 (DD)

Trial with jury resetting/continuing to 3/16/00 (bl)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Lynne Johnson; Minutes of: 3/21/00; The following actions were taken, Trial w/jury continued. Trial w/jury adjourned to 3/22/00. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

Trial with jury continued to 9:30 3/22/00 (bl)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings taken on 3/13/00 (aa) (Entered: 03/22/2000)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings taken on 3/15/00 (aa) (Entered: 03/22/2000)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings taken on 3/10/00 (aa) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings taken on 3/14/00 (aa) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings taken on 12/29/99 (bl) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Lynne Johnson; Minutes of: 3/22/00; The following actions were taken, Trial w/jury continued. Ordered Jury communication #1-4 filed. Trial w/jury adjourned to 3/23/00. By Judge John C. Lifland (bl) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

Trial with jury continued to 9:30 3/23/00 (bl)

Jury note #1 filed (bl) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

Jury note #2 filed (bl) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

Jury notes #3 filed (bl) (Entered: 03/24/2000)