Case: United States v. Robertson Fire Protection District

4:07-cv-01292 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: July 17, 2007

Closed Date: May 23, 2010

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Case Summary

On July 17th, 2007, the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") filed an employment discrimination lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against the Robertson Fire Protection District (RFPD). The DOJ sought injunctive and remedial relief, alleging that the defendant violated Title VII by discriminating against two African-American employees on the basis of race.Specifically, the complaint stated that the discrimi…

Specifically, the complaint stated that the discrimination took the form of demoting the two employees from the position of fire inspector to firefighter. Furthermore, the complaint alleges that the employees were retaliated against for filing charges of discrimination with the EEOC.

The case was referred to alternative dispute resolution on February 1, 2008. The parties reached a settlement and the Court (Judge Catherine D. Perry) entered a consent decree on May 23, 2008. Under the agreement, RFPD did not make admissions. The decree contained two general injunctions: 1) prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race; 2) prohibition of retaliation. The RFPD agreed to the following: 1) amend its written policies to prohibit discrimination, with description of complaints procedures, written or verbal;and identification of persons responsible for handling race discrimination complaints; 4) prompt and objective investigation of complaints, with results no later than 30 days after filing of a complaint; 5) designation of a person responsible for implementation of the policies; 6) distribution and publication of new policies; 7) mandatory nondiscrimination training. The two individuals both were to receive monetary awards (amounts unknown) and neutral references. The RFPD agreed to retain records pertinent to implementation of the decree. The United States retained a right to monitor compliance. The Court retained jurisdiction over the matter for the duration of the decree. The decree would dissolve after two years from its entry without further order of the court.

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Summary Authors

Jennifer Hau (11/26/2007)

Zhandos Kuderin (7/17/2014)

People

Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Becker, Grace Chung (District of Columbia)

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Gadzichowski, John M. (District of Columbia)

Hanaway, Catherine L. (Missouri)

Attorney for Defendant

Billings, Charles H. (Missouri)

Judge(s)

Perry, Catherine D. (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Becker, Grace Chung (District of Columbia)

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Gadzichowski, John M. (District of Columbia)

Hanaway, Catherine L. (Missouri)

Kim, Wan J. (District of Columbia)

Llewellyn, Nicholas P. (Missouri)

Morrison, Jeffrey G. (District of Columbia)

Palmer, David J. (District of Columbia)

Toomey, Kathleen (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Billings, Charles H. (Missouri)

Jellinek, Charles B. (Missouri)

Kearbey, Travis R. (Missouri)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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4:07-cv-01292	Docket [PACER]	May 22, 2014	May 22, 2014 Docket
1 4:07-cv-01292	Complaint	July 17, 2007	July 17, 2007 Complaint 2007 WL 2007
23 4:07-cv-01292	Consent Decree	May 23, 2008	May 23, 2008 Order/Opinion

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Docket

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ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against Defendant Robertson Fire Protection District with Jury Demand filed by United States of America. 1 Waiver issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet # 2 Original Filing Form)(CDD, ) (Entered: 07/18/2007)	July 17, 2007	July 17, 2007
	WAIVER of Service issued for Defendant Robertson Fire Protection District. (CDD, ) (Entered: 07/18/2007)	July 17, 2007	July 17, 2007
2	ORDER OF INITIAL DISCOVERY; ORDERED plaintiff(s) shall forthwith serve process or mail waiver of service. ORDERED notwithstanding FRCP 26(d) and (f), any party who has entered an appearance may serve interrogatories and request for production or inspection upon plaintiff at any time and upon any other party after that party's entry of appearance. Parties shall respond to discovery requests w/in 30 days of service of discovery requests. No party may take oral depositions or serve requests for admissions prior to the Court's issuance of a CMO. As permitted by this Order, discovery shall commence immediately. FURTHER ORDERED plaintiff(s) shall serve a copy of this order along w/discovery requests to a party who has not entered an appearance as of the date of this order. Signed by Judge David D. Noce on 7/19/07. (CQL, ) (Entered: 07/19/2007)	July 19, 2007	July 19, 2007
3	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Robertson Fire Protection District Robertson Fire Protection District waiver sent on 7/17/2007, answer due 9/17/2007. (Billings, Charles) (Entered: 07/27/2007)	July 27, 2007	July 27, 2007
4	ENTRY of Appearance by Charles H. Billings for Defendant Robertson Fire Protection District. (Billings, Charles) (Entered: 07/31/2007)	July 31, 2007	July 31, 2007
6	ENTRY of Appearance by Travis R. Kearbey for Defendant Robertson Fire Protection District. (Kearbey, Travis) (Entered: 09/17/2007)	Sept. 17, 2007	Sept. 17, 2007
7	ANSWER to Complaint by Robertson Fire Protection District.(Jellinek, Charles) (Entered: 09/17/2007)	Sept. 17, 2007	Sept. 17, 2007
8	RULE 16 ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2 Joint Scheduling Plan due by 10/15/2007. Rule 16 Conference set for 10/18/2007 02:15 PM in Courtroom 17N before Mag Judge David D. Noce. Magistrate Consent due by 10/15/2007.. Signed by Judge David D. Noce on 9/18/07. (Attachments: # 1 Consent)(KKS, ) (Entered: 09/18/2007)	Sept. 18, 2007	Sept. 18, 2007
	ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Tue Sep 18 16:11:04 CDT 2007 (KKS, ) (Entered: 09/18/2007)	Sept. 18, 2007	Sept. 18, 2007
9	ENTRY of Appearance by Jeffrey G. Morrison for Plaintiff United States of America. (Morrison, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/20/2007)	Sept. 20, 2007	Sept. 20, 2007
10	CJRA ORDER (jgw). Judge David D. Noce termed. Case reassigned to Judge Catherine D. Perry for all further proceedings (KKS, ) (Entered: 09/24/2007)	Sept. 24, 2007	Sept. 24, 2007
	ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Mon Sep 24 16:00:36 CDT 2007 (KKS, ) (Entered: 09/24/2007)	Sept. 24, 2007	Sept. 24, 2007
11	RULE 16 ORDER. This case is assigned to Track: 2 Standard. Rule 16 Conference set for 10/26/2007 10:00 AM In Chambers before Honorable Catherine D. Perry. Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 9/25/07. (KLH, ) (Entered: 09/25/2007)	Sept. 25, 2007	Sept. 25, 2007
	ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Tue Sep 25 16:28:53 CDT 2007 (KLH, ) (Entered: 09/25/2007)	Sept. 25, 2007	Sept. 25, 2007
12	JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiff United States of America.. (Morrison, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/18/2007)	Oct. 18, 2007	Oct. 18, 2007
13	JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiff United States of America. Verification of Signed Original . (Morrison, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/18/2007)	Oct. 18, 2007	Oct. 18, 2007
14	CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2 (Standard) Motion to Join Parties due by 12/14/2007. Discovery Completion due by 5/12/2008. Non−Dispositive Motions due by 5/23/2007. ADR Future Reference 2/1/2008. Dispositive Motions due by 6/9/2008. Jury Trial set for 10/20/2008 08:30 AM in Courtroom 14S before Honorable Catherine D. Perry. Pretrial Compliance due by 10/1/2008. Motion in Limine due by 10/10/2008. Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 10/26/07. (BAK, ) (Entered: 10/26/2007)	Oct. 26, 2007	Oct. 26, 2007
	ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Fri Oct 26 14:05:37 CDT 2007 (BAK, ) (Entered: 10/26/2007)	Oct. 26, 2007	Oct. 26, 2007
15	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution. This case is referred to: mediation Designation of Lead Counsel: Kathleen Toomey ADR Conference Schedule due by 2/20/2008. Designation of Neutral due by 2/20/2008. ADR Completion Deadline due by 4/30/2008. Signed by Honorable Catherine D. Perry on 2/1/08. (BAK) (Entered: 02/01/2008)	Feb. 1, 2008	Feb. 1, 2008
	ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Mon Feb 4 08:38:11 CST 2008 (Berg, Melanie) (Entered: 02/04/2008)	Feb. 4, 2008	Feb. 4, 2008
16	Designation of Neutral by parties and ADR Conference Report by Plaintiff United States of America Neutral: Michael Geigerman Date of Conference: April 30, 2008 time: 9:30 am Location: USA &M Offices (Attachments: # 1 certificate of service, # 2 verification of signed original)(Toomey, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/20/2008)	Feb. 20, 2008	Feb. 20, 2008
17	NOTICE of Appointment of Neutral Neutral name: Michael Geigerman Neutral selected by Clerk of Court(BAK) (Entered: 02/22/2008)	Feb. 22, 2008	Feb. 22, 2008
	ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Fri Feb 22 16:18:27 CST 2008 (Kirkland, Beth) (Entered: 02/22/2008)	Feb. 22, 2008	Feb. 22, 2008
19	SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Conference set for 5/16/2008 02:00 PM by Telephone before Honorable Catherine D. Perry. Signed by Honorable Catherine D. Perry on 5/5/08. (BAK) (Entered: 05/05/2008)	May 5, 2008	May 5, 2008
	ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Mon May 5 14:32:19 CDT 2008 (Kirkland, Beth) (Entered: 05/05/2008)	May 5, 2008	May 5, 2008
20	Consent MOTION to Continue telephone conference by Plaintiff United States of America. (Toomey, Kathleen) (Entered: 05/13/2008)	May 13, 2008	May 13, 2008
21	ORDER granting 20 Motion to Continue telephone conference Telephone Conference reset for 5/23/2008 11:00 AM before Honorable Catherine D. Perry. Counsel for the deft. shall initiate the call and have all parties on the line before contacting my chambers at 314−244−7520. Signed by Honorable Catherine D. Perry on 5/14/08. (LGK) (Entered: 05/14/2008)	May 14, 2008	May 14, 2008
	ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Wed May 14 14:12:21 CDT 2008 (Kresko, Lisa) (Entered: 05/14/2008)	May 14, 2008	May 14, 2008
22	Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment by Plaintiff United States of America, Defendant Robertson Fire Protection District. (Attachments: # 1 Memo in Support of Motion, # 2 Proposed Consent Decree, # 3 Cert of Service, # 4 Vertification of Signed Original)(Morrison, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/23/2008)	May 23, 2008	May 23, 2008
23	CONSENT DECREE. Signed by Honorable Catherine D. Perry on 5/23/08. (KLH) (Entered: 05/23/2008)	May 23, 2008	May 23, 2008
	ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Fri May 23 15:41:09 CDT 2008 (Hisaw, Kari) (Entered: 05/23/2008)	May 23, 2008	May 23, 2008
24	First MOTION for Extension of Hearing by Movant Howard &Johnson, LLC. Associated Cases: 4:12−cv−01232−CDP, 4:07−cv−01292−CDP(Johnson, Veronica) Modified on 5/23/2014 (CBL). (Entered: 05/22/2014)	May 22, 2014	May 22, 2014
	***REMARK. Motion 24 filed in error in this case and has been terminated. See 4:12cv1232 Order 136 for ruling. (CBL) (Entered: 05/23/2014)	May 22, 2014	May 22, 2014