Case: EEOC v. FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

1:99-cv-00556 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina

Filed Date: June 30, 1999

Closed Date: Dec. 19, 2000

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Charlotte district office sued Freightliner Corporation, a national transport vehicle manufacturer, on June 30, 1999 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. The EEOC's complaint is unknown because the docket is the only available document for this case. The parties resolved the case by entering into a consent decree, the contents of which are unknown, on December 19, 2000.

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Aaron Weismann (6/7/2007)

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1:99-cv-00556

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Freightliner Corporation

Dec. 19, 2000

Dec. 19, 2000

Docket

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Docket

Last updated March 1, 2024, 3:01 a.m.

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**Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Sharp. AO Code 18BA (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 06/30/1999)

June 30, 1999

June 30, 1999

1

COMPLAINT; jury demand (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 06/30/1999)

June 30, 1999

June 30, 1999

Notice of Right to Consent 28 USC 636(c)(2) (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 06/30/1999)

June 30, 1999

June 30, 1999

2

MOTION by LINDA MOOSE to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/02/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

4

CLAIM OF INTERVENOR to Complaint by LINDA MOOSE; jury demand(J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/02/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

5

MOTION by SANDY ARROWOOD to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

6

BRIEF by SANDY ARROWOOD in support of [5-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

7

CLAIM OF INTERVENOR to Complaint by SANDY ARROWOOD; jury demand (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

8

MOTION by APRIL SHULTZE to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

9

BRIEF by APRIL SHULTZE in support of [8-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

10

CLAIM OF INTERVENOR to Complaint by APRIL SHULTZE (Attorney TODD W. CLINE),; jury demand (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

11

MOTION by SHERRY PARKS to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

12

BRIEF by SHERRY PARKS in support of [11-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

13

CLAIM OF INTERVENOR to Complaint by SHERRY PARKS (Attorney TODD W. CLINE),; jury demand (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

14

ANSWER to Complaint by FREIGHTLINER CORPORA (Attorney WILLIAM L. RIKARD JR., STACY K. WEINBERG) (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

Sept. 1, 1999

Sept. 1, 1999

15

RESPONSE by FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [11-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) by SHERRY PARKS, [8-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) by APRIL SHULTZE, [5-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) by SANDY ARROWOOD, [2-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) by LINDA MOOSE (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/04/1999)

Oct. 1, 1999

Oct. 1, 1999

Motion submission: [2-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted, [5-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted, [8-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted, [11-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) submitted to Judge Osteen (R. Winchester) (Entered: 10/21/1999)

Oct. 21, 1999

Oct. 21, 1999

16

ORDER granting [2-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN [EOD Date 10/26/99] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

Oct. 25, 1999

Oct. 25, 1999

17

ORDER granting [5-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN [EOD Date 10/26/99] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

Oct. 25, 1999

Oct. 25, 1999

18

ORDER granting [8-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN [EOD Date 10/26/99] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

Oct. 25, 1999

Oct. 25, 1999

19

ORDER granting [11-1] motion to Intervene by aggrieved person purs. to 42 USC 2000e-5(F)(1) signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN [EOD Date 10/26/99] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

Oct. 25, 1999

Oct. 25, 1999

20

ANSWER by defendant FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [4-1] Claim by LINDA MOOSE (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/24/1999 (Entered: 11/03/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

21

ANSWER by defendant FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [10-1] Claim by APRIL SHULTZE (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/24/1999 (Entered: 11/03/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

22

ANSWER by defendant FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [13-1] Claim by SHERRY PARKS (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/24/1999 (Entered: 11/03/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

23

ANSWER by defendant FREIGHTLINER CORPORA to [7-1] Claim by SANDY ARROWOOD (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/24/1999 (Entered: 11/03/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

CASE AT ISSUE (G. Powell) (Entered: 11/26/1999)

Nov. 1, 1999

Nov. 1, 1999

24

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for EEOC by RODERICK VENTURA (J. Wilson) (Entered: 11/23/1999)

Nov. 22, 1999

Nov. 22, 1999

25

NOTICE of Hearing: setting Initial Pretrial Conference for 9:30 a.m. on 1/31/2000 in COURTROOM #1A (GSO) ( before MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP). Ccs. to counsel. (C. Gammon) Modified on 12/01/1999 (Entered: 11/29/1999)

Nov. 29, 1999

Nov. 29, 1999

CASE REFERRED to Mag/Jud Sharp (C. Gammon) (Entered: 01/26/2000)

Jan. 26, 2000

Jan. 26, 2000

26

Joint Rule 26(f) Report and Order setting Discovery cutoff 10/1/2000; JURY; Notice of Intent to file Dsp.Motions due by 10/11/2000. Case Management Track - Exceptional. Mediation will be conducted late in discovery period. Parties agree Jonathan R. Harkavy as mediator. Pltf and/or intervenors can request leave until 2/15/2000 to join additional parties or amend pleadings. Deft can request leave until 3/15/2000 to join additional parties or amend pleadings ( signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP ) ETT 2wk. [EOD Date 2/1/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 02/01/2000)

Jan. 31, 2000

Jan. 31, 2000

Exceptional Case (J. Wilson) (Entered: 02/01/2000)

Jan. 31, 2000

Jan. 31, 2000

CASE SELECTED FOR MEDIATION (fe) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

Jan. 31, 2000

Jan. 31, 2000

Mediation Hearing set for no later than 10/1/2000. (fe) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

Jan. 31, 2000

Jan. 31, 2000

27

ORDER Appointing Mediator Jonathan R. Harkavy (signed by Clerk). [EOD Date 2/7/00] (fe) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

Feb. 7, 2000

Feb. 7, 2000

28

NOTICE of Hearing: Set Jury Trial for 9:30 4/2/2001 in UNASSIGNED COURTROOM , Set Trial Briefs, etc., deadline to 3/13/2001 (R. Winchester) (Entered: 02/08/2000)

Feb. 7, 2000

Feb. 7, 2000

29

JOINT MOTION by EEOC, FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. for Protective Order re: confidential documents (J. Wilson) (Entered: 05/22/2000)

May 22, 2000

May 22, 2000

30

CONSENT PROTECTIVE ORDER re: Confidentiality of documents ( signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP ) [EOD Date 6/6/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 06/06/2000)

June 5, 2000

June 5, 2000

31

MOTION by APRIL SHULTZE for Todd W. Cline to Withdraw as counsel (J. Wilson) (Entered: 06/16/2000)

June 16, 2000

June 16, 2000

32

ORDER granting [31-1] motion for Todd W. Cline to Withdraw as counsel (Terminated attorney TODD W. CLINE for APRIL SHULTZE.) signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP [EOD Date 6/23/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 06/23/2000)

June 23, 2000

June 23, 2000

33

RESPONSE by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. to [31-1] motion for Todd W. Cline to Withdraw as counsel by APRIL SHULTZE (J. Wilson) (Entered: 06/27/2000)

June 27, 2000

June 27, 2000

34

MOTION by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken , and Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference . Counsel for Intervenors has consented to have this matter heard in an expedited manner pursuant to LR 26.1(d). (C. Gammon) (Entered: 07/27/2000)

July 27, 2000

July 27, 2000

35

AFFIDAVIT of James L. Hebe by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. Re: [34- 1] Motion for Protective Order; [34-2] Motion Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference. (C. Gammon) (Entered: 07/27/2000)

July 27, 2000

July 27, 2000

Motion(s) referred: [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken and, [34-2] motion Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference referred to P. T. SHARP (R. Winchester) (Entered: 07/28/2000)

July 28, 2000

July 28, 2000

36

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 9:30 8/8/00 in COURTROOM #1A (GSO) for [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken ( before MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP). Ccs. to counsel. (C. Gammon) Modified on 08/08/2000 (Entered: 08/01/2000)

Aug. 1, 2000

Aug. 1, 2000

Motion hearing held re: [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR., [34-2] motion Request for Expedited Resolution via a telephone conference by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. before P. Trevor Sharp, USMJ, in GSO; Proceedings were recorded. motion to quash denied; Court will allow 90 minute deposition. Court will enter written order. (D. Mccarty) (Entered: 08/08/2000)

Aug. 8, 2000

Aug. 8, 2000

37

ORDER denying [34-1] motion for Protective Order that the deposition of James L. Hebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner, not be taken. The Court further limited the deposition of Freightliner's President and Chief Executive Officer to 90 minutes in duration as set out signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP [EOD Date 8/11/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 08/11/2000)

Aug. 11, 2000

Aug. 11, 2000

38

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for EEOC by KERITH COHEN (L. Simmonds) (Entered: 08/17/2000)

Aug. 17, 2000

Aug. 17, 2000

39

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for EEOC by DAVID R. TREETER (L. Simmonds) (Entered: 08/17/2000)

Aug. 17, 2000

Aug. 17, 2000

40

MOTION by EEOC for Roderick Ventura to Withdraw as Attorney (J. Wilson) (Entered: 08/24/2000)

Aug. 24, 2000

Aug. 24, 2000

41

ORDER granting [40-1] motion for Roderick Ventura to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated attorney RODERICK VENTURA for EEOC) signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP. [EOD Date 8/25/00] (C. Hayes) (Entered: 08/25/2000)

Aug. 25, 2000

Aug. 25, 2000

42

MOTION by EEOC to Extend Time until 11/30/2000 to complete all discovery with consent (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/01/2000)

Sept. 1, 2000

Sept. 1, 2000

Motion(s) referred: [42-1] motion to Extend Time until 11/30/2000 to complete all discovery referred to MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP (R. Winchester) (Entered: 09/06/2000)

Sept. 6, 2000

Sept. 6, 2000

43

ORDER granting [42-1] motion to Extend Time until 11/30/2000 to complete all discovery. Any dispositive motions are due 11/30/2000 reset Discovery deadline to 11/30/2000 signed by MAG/JUDGE P. T. SHARP [EOD Date 9/11/00] (J. Wilson) (Entered: 09/11/2000)

Sept. 11, 2000

Sept. 11, 2000

Mediation Hearing set for no later than 11/30/2000. (fe) (Entered: 09/18/2000)

Sept. 11, 2000

Sept. 11, 2000

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT by Mediator. Stipulation of Dismissal due 10/20/2000. (fe) (Entered: 09/20/2000)

Sept. 20, 2000

Sept. 20, 2000

CASE SETTLED AT MEDIATION (fe) (Entered: 09/20/2000)

Sept. 20, 2000

Sept. 20, 2000

44

MOTION by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. to enforce settlement agreement . An expedited hearing requested. (J. Wilson) Modified on 11/21/2000 (Entered: 11/08/2000)

Nov. 8, 2000

Nov. 8, 2000

45

MOTION by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. for Attorney Fees and Costs against intervenor Linda Moose (J. Wilson) (Entered: 11/14/2000)

Nov. 13, 2000

Nov. 13, 2000

Motion submission: [45-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs against intervenor Linda Moose submitted, [44-1] motion to enforce settlement agreement submitted to Judge Osteen (R. Winchester) (Entered: 11/21/2000)

Nov. 21, 2000

Nov. 21, 2000

Telephonic Notice to Attys. David Treeter, Todd Cline, and Keith Weddington re: Motion Hearing set for 2:00 11/22/2000 in COURTROOM #1 (GSO) for [44-1] motion to enforce settlement agreement before JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN (R. Winchester) (Entered: 11/21/2000)

Nov. 21, 2000

Nov. 21, 2000

Motion hearing held before the HONORABLE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN in Gso. Ct. Rptr. Mary Jo Beck. (COURT PROCEEDINGS SEALED) re: [44-1] motion to enforce settlement agreement by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR., [45-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs against intervenor Linda Moose by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR.(R. Winchester) Modified on 11/24/2000 (Entered: 11/22/2000)

Nov. 22, 2000

Nov. 22, 2000

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT by FREIGHTLINER CORPOR. and, LINDA MOOSE Stipulation of Dismissal due 12/30/00. (Dismissal Papers are being circulated among the parties) (R. Winchester) (Entered: 11/30/2000)

Nov. 30, 2000

Nov. 30, 2000

46

CONSENT DECREE resolving all matters in controversy between the parties as set out; all parties shall bear their own costs and fees, except as set out in separate agreements between the Plaintiff-Intervenors and the Defendant; the term of this Decree shall be for three (3) years from its entry by the Court; this Court shall retain jurisdiction of this cause for purposes of monitoring compliance with this Decree and entry of such further orders as may be necessary or appropriate (signed by JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN) [EOD Date 12/20/00]. Copies distributed. (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 12/20/2000)

Dec. 19, 2000

Dec. 19, 2000

CASE CLOSED. Closing Code 8c (K. Mckenzie) (Entered: 12/20/2000)

Dec. 19, 2000

Dec. 19, 2000

Case Details

State / Territory: North Carolina

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 30, 1999

Closing Date: Dec. 19, 2000

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: Unknown

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

Freightliner Corporation, 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:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit