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On October 4, 2000, a teacher of Hispanic origin filed a charge (100-A1-0032) with the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights and Washington D.C. area office of the EEOC against District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(a)(1). The plaintiff alleged discrimination on the basis of national origin (Hispanic), which occurred when the DCPS failed to promote him. On or about July 24, 2002, EEOC issued a determination letter finding reasonable cause to believe that DCPS had discriminated against the plaintiff. After conciliation failed, EEOC referred the charge to the DOJ.
On September 28, 2005, the DOJ, the complainant and DCPS entered into a private settlement agreement. Under the agreement, none of the parties made any admissions. DCPS promised not to retaliate in any way against the complainant because he filed the charge or participated in the proceedings. DCPS promised a different classification of the complainant's job, with the same description, duties and responsibilities as his position at the time, and with an annual salary of $55,850. DCPS also had to pay the plaintiff a monetary award in the amount of $27,925, no later than October 31, 2005. DOJ promised not to bring any claim or action under the factual circumstances of the case. The complainant also signed a release form, releasing any claims alleging employment discrimination arising out of the facts of the case.
Summary Authors
Zhandos Kuderin (7/8/2014)
Avila, David Pablo (District of Columbia)
Palmer, David J. (District of Columbia)
Perez, Carlos (Maryland)
Schlozman, Bradley (District of Columbia)
Pierson, Ericka (District of Columbia)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:53 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: District of Columbia
Case Type(s):
Key Dates
Closing Date: 2005
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States government on behalf of a teacher of Hispanic origin, discriminated against on the basis of his national origin.
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
District of Columbia Public Schools (District of Columbia), School District
Defendant Type(s):
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
Special Case Type(s):
Available Documents:
Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief
Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Amount Defendant Pays: 27,925
Order Duration: 2005 - 2005
Content of Injunction:
Utilize objective job description
Issues
Discrimination-area:
Discrimination-basis:
National origin discrimination
National Origin/Ethnicity: