Case: Lemons v. Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District

4:03-cv-00975 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: July 18, 2003

Closed Date: Aug. 30, 2005

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Case Summary

On July 18, 2003, a black firefighter filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. ("Title VII"), the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §12101, et seq., and various state laws in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection. The plaintiff sought injunctive and compensatory damages, alleging that the defendant had violated Title VII by discriminating against him on the basis of his race, in retaliation …

On July 18, 2003, a black firefighter filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. ("Title VII"), the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §12101, et seq., and various state laws in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection. The plaintiff sought injunctive and compensatory damages, alleging that the defendant had violated Title VII by discriminating against him on the basis of his race, in retaliation for attempting to file a workers' compensation claim and a charge of discrimination, and had violated the ADA by discriminating on the basis of his disability, which is never explicitly mentioned.

The complaint alleges that the Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection discriminated on the basis of race and disability by: (1) subjecting him to unwanted and unwarranted racial epithets, remarks and comments; (2) vandalizing his car with the n-word scratched in the driver's door; (3) causing severe emotional and mental distress; (4) retaliating for being injured on the job and attempting to file a workers' compensation claim; and (5) retaliating for filing a charge of discrimination.

The plaintiff asked the court to award compensatory damages by providing appropriate back pay, attorney fees, liquidated damages as a result of the violation of Title VII, and benefits of his reinstated position. In addition, the plaintiff alleged that the International Association of Fire Fighters ("IAFF") breached its contract by not providing adequate representation and support during the dispute with defendant employer. The plaintiff asked the court to award compensatory damages and injunctive relief by ordering IAFF to accommodate plaintiff and make him whole for any and all losses or damages suffered as a result of IAFF's unlawful employment practices.

The United States of America ("U.S.A.") sought to intervene as plaintiffs on June 2, 2004. In the Complaint in Intervention, the U.S.A. sought relief under Title VII for race discrimination, asking the court to enjoin the Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection to provide sufficient remedial relief and adopt a racial harassment policy, and award compensatory damages to the plaintiff On August 16, 2005, the Eastern District of Missouri (Judge E. Richard Webber) entered a consent decree that: (1) enjoined Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection from violating Title VII on the basis of race; (2) enjoined Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection from retaliating against any person that has engaged in practices protected under Title VII; (3) ordered Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection to amend its written policies and procedures that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race; (4) ordered Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection to provide live mandatory training regarding Title VII's prohibition against discrimination based on race; (5) ordered Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection to pay the plaintiff $55,000.00; and (6) ordered Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection to reinstate the plaintiff to his position as a firefighter.

The decree was dissolved after two years and the action was dismissed without further order of the court.

Summary Authors

Erin Forman (10/21/2007)

People


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Hartnett, Jeffrey E. (Missouri)

Martin, Lolita (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Kimmey, James R. III (Missouri)

Mooney, Timothy C. Jr. (Missouri)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Niles, Sara Lewenberg (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

4:03-cv-00975

Docket [PACER]

Aug. 30, 2005

Aug. 30, 2005

Docket
22

4:03-cv-00975

First Amended Complaint

Dec. 4, 2003

Dec. 4, 2003

Complaint
53

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Complaint in Intervention

Lemons v. Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection Distict

July 13, 2004

July 13, 2004

Complaint
80

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Consent Decree

Aug. 16, 2005

Aug. 16, 2005

Settlement Agreement

Docket

Last updated Feb. 15, 2024, 3:21 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT; # Waivers of Service Issued: 12 # Counts: 8 Disclosure of Corp Cert issued to: defendant; jury demand exhibits attached: 1 - 3 (CF) (Entered: 07/21/2003)

July 18, 2003

July 18, 2003

2

RECEIPT # S2003-009467 in the amount of $ 150.00 for Civil Filing Fee (CF) (Entered: 07/21/2003)

July 18, 2003

July 18, 2003

3

TRACK INFORMATION STATEMENT filed by plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons track 2 preferred (CF) (Entered: 07/21/2003)

July 18, 2003

July 18, 2003

4

ORDER by Honorable Charles A. Shaw IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is transmitted to the Clerk of the Court for random reassignment. (cc: all counsel) (KXS) (Entered: 07/22/2003)

July 22, 2003

July 22, 2003

5

ORDER (JGW) IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above styled case is randomly reassigned from Judge Shaw to Judge Webber. Case reassigned to Honorable E. Richard Webber (cc: all counsel) (KXS) Modified on 07/23/2003 (Entered: 07/23/2003)

July 23, 2003

July 23, 2003

6

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant Local 2665 IAFF by Jeffrey E. Hartnett, James R. Kimmey III (KXS) (Entered: 08/12/2003)

Aug. 11, 2003

Aug. 11, 2003

7

ORDER RELATING TO DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS - RETURN OF NOTICE OF MOTION FILED UNDER RULE 4.05 by Honorable E. Richard Webber IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall return the Notice of Motion filed by deft Local 2665 to the atty of record along with a copy of this Order. Any motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, or motions for judgment on the pleadings filed prior to the issuance of a Case Management Order shall follow the following briefing schedule: dispositive motion filed; briefs in opposition shall be filed within twenty days; and any reply briefs shall be filed within five days. (cc: all counsel) (MCB) (Entered: 08/13/2003)

Aug. 12, 2003

Aug. 12, 2003

8

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant Pattonville Fire, defendant Dan Bishop, defendant Bill Esterline, defendant Roy Bone, defendant Herb Jacobs, defendant Steve Wolf by Charles B. Jellinek, Timothy C. Mooney Jr. (CQL) (Entered: 08/18/2003)

Aug. 15, 2003

Aug. 15, 2003

8

MOTION by defendant Pattonville Fire, defendant Dan Bishop, defendant Bill Esterline, defendant Roy Bone, defendant Herb Jacobs, defendant Steve Wolf EXTENTION OF TIME TO ANSWER thru 9/17/03 (CQL) (Entered: 08/18/2003)

Aug. 15, 2003

Aug. 15, 2003

9

RULED DOCUMENT by Honorable E. Richard Webber granting motion EXTENTION OF TIME TO ANSWER thru 9/17/03 [8-1] EXTENTION OF TIME TO ANSWER for Pattonville Fire, Dan Bishop, Bill Esterline, Roy Bone, Herb Jacobs, Steve Wolf has been extended until 9/17/2003 (cc: all counsel) (GLF) (Entered: 08/20/2003)

Aug. 18, 2003

Aug. 18, 2003

11

MOTION by defendant Dan Bishop, defendant Bill Esterline, defendant Roy Bone to dismiss case W/Memorandum in Support (GLF) (Entered: 09/19/2003)

Sept. 17, 2003

Sept. 17, 2003

12

MOTION by defendant Herb Jacobs, defendant Steve Wolf to dismiss case , or for more definite statement w/Memorandum in support. (GLF) (Entered: 09/19/2003)

Sept. 17, 2003

Sept. 17, 2003

13

MOTION by defendant Pattonville Fire to dismiss Counts II, III, VI, and VIII W/Memorandum in Support. (GLF) Modified on 09/19/2003 (Entered: 09/19/2003)

Sept. 17, 2003

Sept. 17, 2003

14

ANSWER by defendant Pattonville Fire to [1-1] (GLF) (Entered: 09/19/2003)

Sept. 17, 2003

Sept. 17, 2003

15

TRACK INFORMATION STATEMENT filed by defendant Pattonville Fire, defendant Dan Bishop, defendant Bill Esterline, defendant Roy Bone, defendant Herb Jacobs, defendant Steve Wolf track 2 (Standard) preferred (GLF) (Entered: 09/19/2003)

Sept. 17, 2003

Sept. 17, 2003

16

MOTION by plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons to extend time up to and including October 17, 2003 in which to file his response to motion to dismiss and/or first amended complaint (MCB) (Entered: 09/26/2003)

Sept. 25, 2003

Sept. 25, 2003

17

RULED DOCUMENT by Honorable E. Richard Webber granting motion to extend time up to and including October 17, 2003 in which to file his response to motion to dismiss and/or first amended complaint [16-1] (cc: all counsel) (CQL) (Entered: 09/29/2003)

Sept. 29, 2003

Sept. 29, 2003

18

TRACK INFORMATION STATEMENT filed by defendant Local 2665 IAFF track 2 preferred (CQL) (Entered: 10/07/2003)

Oct. 6, 2003

Oct. 6, 2003

19

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE pltff shall within 14 days of this order show cause why defts' motions to dismiss should not be granted. Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on 11/13/03. (CQL, ) (Entered: 11/13/2003)

Nov. 13, 2003

Nov. 13, 2003

20

MOTION for Leave to file First Amended Complaint or Respond to Motions to Dismiss by Plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons. (PTL, St. Louis) (Entered: 11/26/2003)

Nov. 26, 2003

Nov. 26, 2003

21

ORDER In Court Hearing set for 12/4/2003 01:30 PM before Honorable E. Richard Webber.. Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on 12/1/03 for the motion for leave to file a First Amended Complaint by plaintiff. (CQL, ) (Entered: 12/01/2003)

Dec. 1, 2003

Dec. 1, 2003

22

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants Jury Demand, filed by Plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons.(HAS, ) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

Dec. 4, 2003

Dec. 4, 2003

23

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge E. Richard Webber : Motion Hearing held on 12/4/2003 re 20 MOTION for Leave to file First Amended Complaint filed by Terrance Keith Lemons. Order to follow. (Court Reporter or FTR Gold Operator initials:D. Kriegshauser.) (FTR Gold yes or no: no.) (MCB, ) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

Dec. 4, 2003

Dec. 4, 2003

24

ORDER denying [10] Motion to Dismiss, denying [11] Motion to Dismiss Case, denying [12] Motion to Dismiss Case, denying [12] Motion for More Definite Statement, denying [13] Motion to Dismiss, granting 20 Motion for Leave to file an amended complaint Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on 12/4/03. (CQL, ) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

Dec. 4, 2003

Dec. 4, 2003

25

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District.(Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 12/09/2003)

Dec. 9, 2003

Dec. 9, 2003

26

MOTION to Dismiss Case or for More Definite Statement by Defendants Herb Jacobs, Steve Wolf. (Attachments: # 1)(Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 12/09/2003)

Dec. 9, 2003

Dec. 9, 2003

27

MOTION to Dismiss Case and Memo in Support by Defendants Dan Bishop, Roy Bone, Bill Esterline. (Attachments: # 1)(Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 12/09/2003)

Dec. 9, 2003

Dec. 9, 2003

28

MOTION to Dismiss :Counts II, III, IV, VI and VIII by Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 12/09/2003)

Dec. 9, 2003

Dec. 9, 2003

29

MOTION to Dismiss Counts I, IV, VII and IX by Defendant Local 2665 International Association of Fire Fighters. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Kimmey, James) (Entered: 12/11/2003)

Dec. 11, 2003

Dec. 11, 2003

30

RESPONSE/Memorandum in Opposition re 27 MOTION to Dismiss Case and Memo in Support filed by Plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons. (Shalowitz, Howard) (Entered: 12/24/2003)

Dec. 24, 2003

Dec. 24, 2003

31

RESPONSE/Memorandum in Opposition re 26 MOTION to Dismiss Case or for More Definite Statement filed by Plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons. (Shalowitz, Howard) (Entered: 12/24/2003)

Dec. 24, 2003

Dec. 24, 2003

32

RESPONSE/Memorandum in Opposition re 28 MOTION to Dismiss :Counts II, III, IV, VI and VIII filed by Plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons. (Shalowitz, Howard) (Entered: 12/24/2003)

Dec. 24, 2003

Dec. 24, 2003

33

RESPONSE/Memorandum in Opposition re 29 MOTION to Dismiss Counts I, IV, VII and IX filed by Plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons. (Shalowitz, Howard) (Entered: 12/24/2003)

Dec. 24, 2003

Dec. 24, 2003

35

REPLY to Response to Motion re 29 MOTION to Dismiss Counts I, IV, VII and IX filed by Defendant Local 2665 International Association of Fire Fighters. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Kimmey, James) (Entered: 12/30/2003)

Dec. 30, 2003

Dec. 30, 2003

36

REPLY MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 26 MOTION to Dismiss Case or for More Definite Statement filed by Defendants Herb Jacobs, Steve Wolf. (Mooney, Timothy) Modified on 1/2/2004 by adding 'reply' (MCB). (Entered: 12/31/2003)

Dec. 31, 2003

Dec. 31, 2003

37

REPLY MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 28 MOTION to Dismiss :Counts II, III, IV, VI and VIII filed by Defendant Pattonville- Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Mooney, Timothy) Modified on 1/2/2004 by adding 'reply' (MCB). (Entered: 12/31/2003)

Dec. 31, 2003

Dec. 31, 2003

38

REPLY MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss Case and Memo in Support filed by Defendants Dan Bishop, Roy Bone, Bill Esterline. (Mooney, Timothy) Modified on 1/2/2004 by adding 'reply' (MCB). (Entered: 12/31/2003)

Dec. 31, 2003

Dec. 31, 2003

Docket Text ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion to File Responses One Day Out of Time [doc. #34] is GRANTED. Responses and Memoranda (documents 30, 31, 32, and 33) are accepted for filing. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber on 01/06/2004. (BAB) (Entered: 01/06/2004)

Jan. 6, 2004

Jan. 6, 2004

39

First MOTION to Compel by Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Jellinek, Charles) (Entered: 01/26/2004)

Jan. 26, 2004

Jan. 26, 2004

Docket Text ORDER: Counsel for all parties shall appear before this Court for a Motion Hearing on February 12, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. regarding Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District's Motion to Compel [doc. #39]. This hearing will be held in Courtroom 12 South of the U.S. District Court. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber on 02/03/2004. (BAB) (Entered: 02/03/2004)

Feb. 3, 2004

Feb. 3, 2004

40

RESPONSE in Opposition re 39 First MOTION to Compel filed by Plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons. (Shalowitz, Howard) (Entered: 02/03/2004)

Feb. 3, 2004

Feb. 3, 2004

Docket Text ORDER: Due to a scheduling conflict with this Court's calendar, the Motion Hearing previously scheduled for February 12, 2004, is reset and will be held on February 13, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber on 02/10/2004. (BAB) (Entered: 02/10/2004)

Feb. 10, 2004

Feb. 10, 2004

41

ORDER finding as moot 39 Motion to Compel; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall pay $250.00 to Defendant as a discovery sanction, Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on February 18, 2004.(GLF) (Entered: 02/18/2004)

Feb. 18, 2004

Feb. 18, 2004

43

MOTION to Intervene by United States of America . (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support# 2 Certificate of Public Importance# 3 Text of Proposed Order # 4 Complaint in Intervention)(Schenk, Claire) (Entered: 06/02/2004)

June 2, 2004

June 2, 2004

44

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION to Intervene by United States of America Unopposed Motion by Defendants Dan Bishop, Roy Bone, Bill Esterline, Herb Jacobs, Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District, Steve Wolf. (Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 06/10/2004)

June 10, 2004

June 10, 2004

45

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 26 Motion to Dismiss Case, granting 27 Motion to Dismiss Case, granting 28 Motion to Dismiss, granting 29 Motion to Dismiss (Terms all counts and claims except for Counts I and V against defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District) All other defendants are termed Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on 6/10/04. (CQL) (Entered: 06/10/2004)

June 10, 2004

June 10, 2004

46

JUDGMENT is for all defendants and all claims and against the plaintiff in all claims but Counts I and V against Defendant Pattonville- Bridgeton Fire Protection District.. Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on 6/10/04. (CQL) (Entered: 06/10/2004)

June 10, 2004

June 10, 2004

Docket Text ORDER: Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time [doc. #44] is GRANTED. Defendant's Response to the United States' Motion to Intervene shall be filed with this Court no later than June 21, 2004. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber on 06/15/2004. (BAB) (Entered: 06/15/2004)

June 15, 2004

June 15, 2004

47

RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 MOTION to Intervene by United States of America filed by Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 06/21/2004)

June 21, 2004

June 21, 2004

48

NOTICE by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America Counsel for the United States Appearance: (Lewenberg, Sara) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

June 24, 2004

June 24, 2004

50

REPLY to Response to Motion re 43 MOTION to Intervene by United States of America United States' Reply to Defendant Pattonville FPD's Response to United States' Motion to Intervene filed by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America. (Toomey, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/25/2004)

June 25, 2004

June 25, 2004

Docket Text ORDER: A hearing on United States of America's Motion to Intervene [doc. #43] will be held on July 13, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 12 South of the U.S. District Court. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber on 07/08/2004. (BAB) (Entered: 07/08/2004)

July 8, 2004

July 8, 2004

51

MEMORANDUM re 43 MOTION to Intervene by United States of America , Docket Text Order Consent to Government's Motion to Intervene by Plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons. (Shalowitz, Howard) (Entered: 07/11/2004)

July 11, 2004

July 11, 2004

52

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge E. Richard Webber : In Court Hearing held on 7/13/2004 on USA's motion to intervene; Motion is granted; Intervention complaint to be filed. (Court Reporter or FTR Gold Operator initials:gbeilsmith.) (FTR Gold yes or no: no.) (CQL, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)

July 13, 2004

July 13, 2004

53

Intervenor COMPLAINT Jury DemandDemand,, filed by United States of America.(CQL) (Entered: 07/13/2004)

July 13, 2004

July 13, 2004

54

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by United States of America Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District waiver signed on 7/28/2004, answer due 9/27/2004. (Niles, Sara) (Entered: 08/09/2004)

Aug. 9, 2004

Aug. 9, 2004

55

ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint by Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District.(Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 08/30/2004)

Aug. 30, 2004

Aug. 30, 2004

56

RULE 16 ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2 (Standard) Joint Scheduling Plan due by 9/17/2004. Rule 16 Conference set for 9/23/2004 09:00 AM in In Chambers before Honorable E. Richard Webber. Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on August 31, 2004. (MCB) (Entered: 08/31/2004)

Aug. 31, 2004

Aug. 31, 2004

57

JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America.. (Toomey, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/15/2004)

Sept. 15, 2004

Sept. 15, 2004

58

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge E. Richard Webber : Rule 16 Conference held on 9/23/2004. (Court Reporter or FTR Gold Operator initials:none.) (MCB) (Entered: 09/23/2004)

Sept. 23, 2004

Sept. 23, 2004

59

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2 Motion to Join Parties due by 10/4/2004. Discovery Completion due by 5/20/2005. Non-Dispositive Motions due by 5/31/2005. ADR Future Reference 2/1/2005. Dispositive Motions due by 6/10/2005. Jury Trial set for 9/6/2005 08:30 AM in Courtroom 12S before Honorable E. Richard Webber. Pretrial Conference set for 8/26/2005 08:30 AM in In Chambers before Honorable E. Richard Webber. Pretrial Compliance due by 8/17/2005. Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on September 28, 2004. (MCB) (Entered: 09/28/2004)

Sept. 28, 2004

Sept. 28, 2004

60

RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER re 59 Case Management Order,, proposed clarifications by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America. (Niles, Sara) (Entered: 10/07/2004)

Oct. 7, 2004

Oct. 7, 2004

Docket Text ORDER: By agreement of all parties and this Court, the following modifications are made to this Court's Case Management Order: (1) The parties shall disclose any existing expert reports required by Rule 26(a)(2), Fed.R.Civ.P. by October 15, 2004; (2) Each side shall be limited to sixteeen (16) depositions and twenty-five (25) interrogatories per side; and (3) The parties shall have an opportunity to object to any requests for physical or mental examinations of parties pursuant to Rule 35, Fed.R.Civ.P. by February 11, 2005. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber on 10/08/2004. (BAB) (Entered: 10/08/2004)

Oct. 8, 2004

Oct. 8, 2004

61

ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPT (Pilot) procedings of Motion Hearing held on 7/13/04 before Judge E. Richard Webber. Court Reporter: G. Beilsmith. The transcript filed with the court will not be remotely available until such time as the period for redaction has expired or a request for redaction has been received and the redacted transcript filed. For additional information see the Notice/Instructions to the Bar regarding Electronic Availability of Civil Transcripts on the Court's website at www.moed.uscourts.gov (KCM, ) (Entered: 11/22/2004)

Nov. 22, 2004

Nov. 22, 2004

62

MOTION for Extension of Time to File ;Extension to file the following: Request for a Rule 35 Examination ;Proposed extension date January 28, 2005 by Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 01/21/2005)

Jan. 21, 2005

Jan. 21, 2005

63

NOTICE by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America of Appearance of Carl Wasserman Appearance: (Toomey, Kathleen) (Entered: 01/23/2005)

Jan. 23, 2005

Jan. 23, 2005

Docket Text ORDER: Counsel for all parties shall be available on Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. to participate in a telephone Motion Hearing on Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District's Motion for Extension of Time to File Request for a Rule 35 Examination [doc. #62]. This Court will initiate this conference with counsel for all parties at the time and date stated above. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber. (BAB) (Entered: 01/24/2005)

Jan. 24, 2005

Jan. 24, 2005

64

MOTION for Order for Rule 35 Mental Examination by Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 01/28/2005)

Jan. 28, 2005

Jan. 28, 2005

65

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution. This case is referred to: Mediation Designation of Lead Counsel: Howard A. Shalowitz ADR Completion Deadline due by 5/2/2005. Designation of Neutral due by 3/1/2005. ADR Conference Schedule due by 3/1/2005. Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on 1/31/2005. (JMW, ) (Entered: 01/31/2005)

Jan. 31, 2005

Jan. 31, 2005

66

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 64 MOTION for Order for Rule 35 Mental Examination Partial Opposition of Plaintiff and Plaintiff Intervenor filed by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1)(Toomey, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

Docket Text ORDER: Counsel for all parties shall be available for a telephone motion hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. regarding Defendant's Motion for Order for Rule 35 Mental Examination [doc. #64]. This Court will initiate this conference call with counsel at the date and time stated above. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber. (BAB) (Entered: 02/04/2005)

Feb. 4, 2005

Feb. 4, 2005

67

REPLY re 64 MOTION for Order for Rule 35 Mental Examination filed by Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Mooney, Timothy) Modified on 2/8/2005 (MCB). (Entered: 02/07/2005)

Feb. 7, 2005

Feb. 7, 2005

68

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge E. Richard Webber : Telephone Conference held on 2/8/2005. Parties present for telephone conference on Pattonville-Bridgeton's Motion for Order for Rule 35 Mental Examination #64. Arguments heard. Order to follow. (Court Reporter or FTR Gold Operator initials:G. Beilsmith.) (proceedings started: 11:35.) (proceedings ended: 12:00.) (MCB) (Entered: 02/08/2005)

Feb. 8, 2005

Feb. 8, 2005

69

ORDER granting 64 Motion for Rule 35 Mental Examination 64. (See Order for date, time and details) Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on 2/8/05. (BAK, ) (Entered: 02/08/2005)

Feb. 8, 2005

Feb. 8, 2005

70

MOTION for Protective Order by Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Attachments: # 1)(Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 02/25/2005)

Feb. 25, 2005

Feb. 25, 2005

Docket Text ORDER: Motion for Protective Order [doc. #70 ] is GRANTED. The Court hereby enters the Protective Order as stipulated by the parties. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber. (Entered: 02/28/2005)

Feb. 28, 2005

Feb. 28, 2005

71

Designation of Neutral by parties and ADR Conference Report by Plaintiff Terrance Keith Lemons Neutral: Michael Geigerman Date of Conference: Monday, May 16, 2005 time: 9:00 a.m. Location: U.S.A.&M., 720 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63101(Shalowitz, Howard) (Entered: 03/01/2005)

March 1, 2005

March 1, 2005

72

NOTICE by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America Appearance: (Wasserman, Carl) (Entered: 03/08/2005)

March 8, 2005

March 8, 2005

73

NOTICE of Appointment of Neutral Neutral name: Mike Geigerman, Neutral selected by parties, notice of appointment and order of referral e-mailed to Neutral Geigerman.(SAC, ) (Entered: 03/09/2005)

March 9, 2005

March 9, 2005

74

NOTICE by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America Filing Documents Under Seal: (Toomey, Kathleen) (Entered: 05/09/2005)

May 9, 2005

May 9, 2005

75

SEALED MOTION to Compel filed by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America. Filed with attached Memorandum in Support and Exhibits 1-13.(BDC) (Entered: 05/11/2005)

May 10, 2005

May 10, 2005

Docket Text ORDER: Counsel for all parties shall appear before this Court on May 18, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. for a hearing on Intervenor's Motion to Compel [doc. #75]. This hearing will be held in Courtroom 12 South of the U.S. District Court. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber. (BAB) (Entered: 05/12/2005)

May 12, 2005

May 12, 2005

76

Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Final Approval of Settlement Agreement by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America. (Toomey, Kathleen) (Entered: 05/17/2005)

May 17, 2005

May 17, 2005

Docket Text ORDER: Joint Motion to Stay Discovery [doc. #76] is GRANTED. Discovery in this matter is stayed until June 8, 2005, in order to finalize the settlement agreement reached by the parties. The May 18, 2005 hearing on Intervenor's Motion to Compel [doc. #75] is VACATED. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber. (BAB) (Entered: 05/18/2005)

May 18, 2005

May 18, 2005

77

ADR COMPLIANCE REPORT by Neutral: Mike Geigerman, Date of Conference: May 16, 2005, participated in good faith: yes, the parties DID achieve a settlement(SAC, ) (Entered: 05/23/2005)

May 23, 2005

May 23, 2005

78

Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America, Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Wasserman, Carl) (Entered: 08/03/2005)

Aug. 3, 2005

Aug. 3, 2005

79

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 78 Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment filed by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America, Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Attachments: # 1)(Wasserman, Carl) (Entered: 08/03/2005)

Aug. 3, 2005

Aug. 3, 2005

80

CONSENT DECREE:... See document for details. Terminating doc.#78 Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment filed by Pattonville- Bridgeton Fire Protection District, United States of America. Terminating Case. Signed by Judge E. Richard Webber on 8/16/2005. (BDC) (Entered: 08/16/2005)

Aug. 16, 2005

Aug. 16, 2005

81

NOTICE of Filing Exhibit with the Clerk's Office in paper format by Intervenor Plaintiff United States of America (Wasserman, Carl) (Entered: 08/26/2005)

Aug. 26, 2005

Aug. 26, 2005

82

Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case Stipulation of Dismissal by Defendant Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection District. (Mooney, Timothy) (Entered: 08/26/2005)

Aug. 26, 2005

Aug. 26, 2005

Docket Text ORDER: The Court has received the Stipulation of Dismissal [doc. #82] filed by the parties. All claims are dismissed with prejudice with each party to bear his or its own costs. So Ordered by Judge E. Richard Webber. (BAB) (Entered: 08/30/2005)

Aug. 30, 2005

Aug. 30, 2005

Case Details

State / Territory: Missouri

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 18, 2003

Closing Date: Aug. 30, 2005

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Terrance K. Lemons, a black firefighter

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Pattonville-Bridgeton Fire Protection (Bridgeton, St. Louis), City

Defendant Type(s):

Fire

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Mixed

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 2005 - 2007

Issues

General:

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Race discrimination

Race:

Black

Affected Sex or Gender:

Male