Case: EEOC v. ROBERTSON'S READY MIX, LLC

2:06-cv-05651 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Sept. 8, 2006

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

In September 2006, the Los Angeles District Office of the EEOC filed this lawsuit against the construction cement supplier Robertsons Ready Mix LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging discrimination on the basis of gender, female, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We do not have a copy of the complaint; therefore, the exact claims involved are unknown. However, it appears from the consent decree that the defendant allegedly faile…

In September 2006, the Los Angeles District Office of the EEOC filed this lawsuit against the construction cement supplier Robertsons Ready Mix LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging discrimination on the basis of gender, female, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We do not have a copy of the complaint; therefore, the exact claims involved are unknown. However, it appears from the consent decree that the defendant allegedly failed to hire female drivers for its cement mixers. Prior to the defendant making an appearance in court, the parties settled the lawsuit in April 2007 through a consent decree.

The three-year decree, containing an agreement not to discriminate or retaliate, required the defendant to: make compliance reports, keep records, hire an internal manager/EEO monitor, allow qualified claimants to reapply for the job position, utilize objective job descriptions and hiring criteria, post and distribute notice of employee rights, provide employee training, and pay $550,000 to be distributed among a class of individuals at the EEOC's sole discretion. The docket sheet shows no further enforcement, so the case was presumably closed in 2010.

Summary Authors

David Friedman (4/22/2008)

Clearinghouse (6/7/2017)

People


Attorney for Plaintiff

Park, Anna Y. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Atkinson, Steven D (California)

Mirkovich, Marilou F (California)

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2:06-cv-05651

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Robertson's Ready Mix, LLC

April 1, 2008

April 1, 2008

Docket
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2:06-cv-05651

Order Removing Action from the Active List of Cases Pursuant to Settlement

EEOC v. Robertson's Ready Mix, LLC

April 4, 2007

April 4, 2007

Order/Opinion
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Consent Decree; Order

EEOC v. Robertson's Ready Mix, LLC

April 1, 2008

April 1, 2008

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

Last updated March 30, 2024, 3:14 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against defendant Robertsons Ready Mix LLC.(Filing fee $ 350) Jury Demanded. , filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(rrey, ) (Entered: 09/14/2006)

Sept. 8, 2006

Sept. 8, 2006

20 day Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery)[1] as to Robertsons Ready Mix LLC. (rrey, ) (Entered: 09/14/2006)

Sept. 8, 2006

Sept. 8, 2006

2

CERTIFICATION AS TO Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (rrey, ) (Entered: 09/14/2006)

Sept. 8, 2006

Sept. 8, 2006

3

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF ADR PILOT PROGRAM filed.(rrey, ) (Entered: 09/14/2006)

Sept. 8, 2006

Sept. 8, 2006

FAX number for Attorney Anna Y Park is 213-894-1301. (rrey, ) (Entered: 09/14/2006)

Sept. 8, 2006

Sept. 8, 2006

4

NOTICE TO COUNSEL by Judge Christina A. Snyder: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Christina A. Snyder. Counsel are advised that the Court expects strict compliance with the provisions of the Local Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See document for details. (gk, ) (Entered: 09/28/2006)

Sept. 27, 2006

Sept. 27, 2006

5

WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission upon Defendant Robertson's Ready Mix, LLC, waiver sent by Plaintiff on 11/22/2006, answer due 1/21/2007. Waiver of Service signed by Marilou F. Mirkovich on 12/21/2006. (gk, ) (Entered: 01/10/2007)

Jan. 5, 2007

Jan. 5, 2007

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STIPULATION Extending Time to File and Serve Answer or Other Response to Plaintiff's Initial Complaint; Defendant Robertson's Ready Mix, LLC answer or response due 2/21/2007. (gk, ) (Entered: 01/22/2007)

Jan. 19, 2007

Jan. 19, 2007

FAX number for Attorney Steven D Atkinson, Marilou F Mirkovich is 562-653-3333. (gk, ) (Entered: 01/22/2007)

Jan. 19, 2007

Jan. 19, 2007

7

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder extending time to file and serve answer or other response to plaintiff's initial complaint; Defendant Robertson's Ready Mix, LLC answer or response due 4/6/2007. (gk, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)

Feb. 20, 2007

Feb. 20, 2007

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NOTICE of Settlement filed by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; parties will finalize the proposed consent decree within 60 days. (gk, ) (Entered: 04/10/2007)

April 3, 2007

April 3, 2007

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MINUTES IN CHAMBERS before Judge Christina A. Snyder: ORDER REMOVING ACTION FROM THE ACTIVE LIST OF CASES, PURSUANT TO SETTLEMENT. THE COURT, having been notified by counsel that the above-entitled action has been settled on or about 4/3/2007; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this action is removed from this Court active caseload until further application by the parties or order of this Court. FURTHER ORDERED that counsle shall file a proper stipulation for dismissal, consent decree or a joint report detailing settlement status within 60 days and every quarter thereafter until a stipulation for dismissal or consent decree is filed. This Court retains full jurisdiction over this action and this Order shall not prejudice any party to this action. All dates in this action are VACATED. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) Court Reporter: Not Present. (jp) (Entered: 04/04/2007)

April 4, 2007

April 4, 2007

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re Stipulation and order to extend time for Defendant Robertson Ready Mix LLC to file and serve answer or other response to Plaintiffs Initial complaint until 6/6/07, lodged 4/5/07 submitted by Defendant Robertsons Ready Mix LLC. (ir, ) (Entered: 04/24/2007)

April 5, 2007

April 5, 2007

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JOINT REPORT of Status of Settlement filed by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (gk) (Entered: 07/18/2007)

July 10, 2007

July 10, 2007

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NOTICE OF LODGING filed of [Proposed] Consent Decree; Order (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Consent Decree; Order)(Park, Anna) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

March 27, 2008

March 27, 2008

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NOTICE OF LODGING filed [Proposed] Order re: Posting of Notice of Settlement (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Order re: Posting of Not. of Settlement & Consent Decree)(Park, Anna) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

March 27, 2008

March 27, 2008

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The Consent Decree having been approved by this Court it is ORDERED that the attached Notice of Settlement and Consent Decree signed by this Court be posted in accordance with the terms set forth in the Consent Decree. (mmo) (Entered: 04/04/2008)

April 1, 2008

April 1, 2008

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CONSENT DECREE; ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: The provisions and agreements contained in the Consent Decree are effective immediately upon the date which this Decree is entered by the Court. The duration of this Consent Decree shall be three years from the date of the Effective Date. In settlement of this lawsuit, Defendant Robertsons Ready Mix, Ltd.'s ("Robertson's") shall pay a total of $550,000 to be designated as a "Class Fund" to resolve this action. The designation of who is a Qualified Claimant and allocation of the Class Fund to the Qualified Claimants shall be made at the sole discretion of the EEOC as determined pursuant to subsection D. in this document. Robertson's shall hire a Claims Administrator, whose duty shall be to administer and effect distribution of sums specified herein to persons determined to be Qualified Claimants who have completed and complied with the Notice and Claims Process, all as set forth in the Decree, in accordance with the written specifications of the EEOC. Robertson's shall bear all costs associated with the implementation of its obligations under this Decree, including the administration of the monetary claims, monitoring, and the mediation. Each party shall bear its own costs of suit and attorneys' fees. See document for further details, including injunction. (gk) (Entered: 04/06/2008)

April 1, 2008

April 1, 2008

Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 8, 2006

Closing Date: 2010

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

Robertsons Ready Mix LLC, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

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: 550000

Order Duration: 2007 - 2010

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Utilize objective job description

Utilize objective hiring/promotion criteria

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Monitor/Master

Recordkeeping

Monitoring

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits