Case: Satchell v. Federal Express Corp.

3:03-cv-02659 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: June 6, 2003

Closed Date: 2012

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Case Summary

On June 6, 2003, a group of African American and Latino employees filed this class action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Cal. Gov. Code § 12900 et seq., against their employer, FedEx, in Alameda County Superior Court. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, alleging that FedEx discriminated against its African American and Latino employees. Specifically,…

On June 6, 2003, a group of African American and Latino employees filed this class action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Cal. Gov. Code § 12900 et seq., against their employer, FedEx, in Alameda County Superior Court. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, alleging that FedEx discriminated against its African American and Latino employees. Specifically, the plaintiffs contended that FedEx's promotions, compensation, and discipline practices were discriminatory. FedEx removed the case to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

The plaintiffs filed a separate lawsuit on June 19, 2003,

The plaintiffs filed an Amended Complaint on October 12, 2005, reincorporating their allegations in accordance with the two certified classes and alleging both class and individual claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. On January 17, 2007, Judge Illston dismissed the class claims certified under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

On April 13, 2007, the District Court provisionally certified settlement classes and preliminarily approved a class settlement. The court included directions on distribution of notice of the settlement and set a schedule for the final settlement approval process. 2007 WL 1114010 (N.D. Cal.). The settlement included a monetary award for the plaintiffs for more than $50 million; the plaintiffs also secured injunctive relief related to hiring, promotion, discipline, and reporting. This included training for those in charge of promotions and specific guidelines that would limit managerial discretion. The defendant also agreed to adjust discipline guidelines to make them more evenhanded and to require more detailed written documentation of the facts supporting their disciplinary actions. Finally, the agreement required FedEx to update the plaintiffs and their counsel throughout all four years of the consent decree.

On August 14, 2007, the District Court granted final approval to the consent decree and confirmed the final certification of the classes. 2007 WL 2343904. On the same day, the court granted the plaintiffs' motion for attorney’s fees and costs. Id.

On July 9, 2008, the District Court granted the defendant's motion for counterclaim and the parties agreed to dismiss the plaintiff's non-class claims with prejudice. The plaintiffs’ counsel disputed the amount of attorneys' fees they were entitled to for representing named plaintiffs on non-class claims. The court granted the defendant's motion to interplead 40% of the settlement funds to protect against paying duplicate attorney’s fees. 2008 WL 2705402.

Pursuant to a stipulation between the parties, the District Court dismissed all non-class claims on July 11, 2008. On December 29, 2008, the District Court awarded the plaintiffs' attorney’s fees related to their motion for declaratory relief. 2008 WL 5411470. Shortly after, the District Court denied the defendant’s motion for reconsideration of the award. They appealed.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the award of attorney’s fees but vacated the imposition of sanctions on June 16, 2010. On August 11, 2011 the Court of Appeals again affirmed the District Court’s decision to grant the plaintiffs' counsel $46,605.87 in attorney’s fees and costs after the defendant challenged the amount. 439 Fed. App'x 644 (9th Cir. 2011). The Court of Appeals awarded attorneys' fees to the plaintiffs’ counsel on November 17, 2011.

On February 22, 2012, the plaintiffs' counsel notified the court that they had reached a settlement on how the attorney’s fees were to be distributed and requested that the court dismiss the action and the pending petition for rehearing before the Ninth Circuit. The court dismissed the case and it is now closed.

Summary Authors

Haley Waller (8/17/2010)

Keagan Potts (3/17/2019)

Elizabeth Helpling (11/15/2019)

Related Cases

Caldwell v. FEDEX Corporation, Northern District of California (2003)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Alioto, Angela (California)

Barenbaum, Daniel E. (California)

Burris, John L. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Babcock, Barak J. (Tennessee)

Billions, David Andrew (Tennessee)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other
Judge(s)

Fletcher, William A. (California)

Illston, Susan Yvonne (California)

Reinhardt, Stephen Roy (California)

Smith, Norman Randy (Idaho)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:03-cv-02878

Docket

Caldwell v. Fedex Corp.

Feb. 22, 2012

Feb. 22, 2012

Docket
1

3:03-cv-02878

Complaint for Declaratory Relief, Breach of Contract, Damages and Equitable Relief

Caldwell v. Fedex

June 19, 2003

June 19, 2003

Complaint
32

3:03-cv-02659

3:03-cv-02878

Order

Satchell v. Federal Express

Sept. 25, 2003

Sept. 25, 2003

Order/Opinion
43

3:03-cv-02878

Class Action Consolidated Amended Complaint for Violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 42 U.S.C. § 1981; California Fair Employment and Housing Act

Caldwell v. Fedex

Nov. 12, 2003

Nov. 12, 2003

Complaint
248

3:03-cv-02659

PLAINTIFFS’ REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION

Satchell v. Federal Express

Dec. 17, 2004

Dec. 17, 2004

Pleading / Motion / Brief
311

3:03-cv-02659

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO COMPEL, GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ RULE 56(f) MOTIONS, AND SETTING NEW SCHEDULE

Satchell v. Federal Express

March 21, 2005

March 21, 2005

Order/Opinion
87

3:03-cv-02659

Order and Opinion Re: Plaintiff's motion for class certification

Sept. 28, 2005

Sept. 28, 2005

Order/Opinion

3:03-cv-02659

Order Striking Expert Witness Testimony

June 27, 2006

June 27, 2006

Order/Opinion
491-3

3:03-cv-02659

Third Amended Complaint

Sept. 29, 2006

Sept. 29, 2006

Complaint
529

3:03-cv-02659

ORDER AWARDING ATTORNEY FEES

Satchell v. Federal Express

Dec. 5, 2006

Dec. 5, 2006

Order/Opinion

Docket

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NOTICE OF REMOVAL no process; from Alamenda County Superior Court. Their case number is 2002075455. (Filing fee $150 receipt number 3348183). Filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (ys, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/10/2003 (ys, ). (Entered: 06/06/2003)

June 6, 2003

June 6, 2003

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ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 10/17/2003. Case Management Conference set for 10/24/2003 at 02:00 PM. (ys, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/6/2003 (ys, ). (Entered: 06/06/2003)

1 Standing order and CMC order

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June 6, 2003

June 6, 2003

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DECLARATION of Carolyn M. Winstead in Support re 1 notice of removal filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Related document(s) 1 ) (ys, ) (Entered: 06/06/2003)

June 6, 2003

June 6, 2003

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DECLARATION of Sandra C. Isom in Support re 1 notice of removal filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Related document(s) 1 ) (ys, ) (Entered: 06/06/2003)

June 6, 2003

June 6, 2003

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CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF SERVICE by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services re 3, 4, 1 (ys, ) (Entered: 06/06/2003)

June 6, 2003

June 6, 2003

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CASE DESIGNATED for Electronic Filing. (ys, )

June 6, 2003

June 6, 2003

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CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF SERVICE by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services OF MATERIALS RECEIVED FROM U.S.D.C. (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 06/09/2003)

June 9, 2003

June 9, 2003

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MOTION to Sever or Drop Misjoined Parties filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. Motion Hearing set for 7/18/2003 09:00 AM. (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 06/11/2003)

June 11, 2003

June 11, 2003

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Memorandum of Points and Authorities in support of 7 MOTION to Sever or to Drop Misjoined Parties filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. Motion Hearing set for 7/18/2003 09:00 AM. (Diekmann, Gilmore) Modified on 6/12/2003 (ys, ). (Entered: 06/11/2003)

June 11, 2003

June 11, 2003

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DECLARATION in Support re 7, 8 Motion to Sever or Drop Misjoined Parties by Gilmore F. Diekmann, Jr. filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Related document(s) 7, 8 ) (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 06/11/2003)

June 11, 2003

June 11, 2003

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DECLARATION in Support re 7, 8 Motion to Sever or to Drop Misjoined Parties by Thanh Anderson filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Related document(s) 7, 8 ) (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 06/11/2003)

June 11, 2003

June 11, 2003

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DECLARATION in Support re 7, 8 Motion to Sever or to Drop Misjoined Parties by William J. Cahill filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Related document(s) 7, 8 ) (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 06/11/2003)

June 11, 2003

June 11, 2003

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DECLARATION in Support re 7, 8 Motion to Sever or to Drop Misjoined Parties by Davida Riley Brown filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Related document(s) 7, 8 ) (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 06/11/2003)

June 11, 2003

June 11, 2003

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Proposed Order re 7, 8 Moiton to Sever or to Drop Misjoined Parties by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 06/11/2003)

June 11, 2003

June 11, 2003

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CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF SERVICE by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services re 7, 8 (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 06/11/2003)

June 11, 2003

June 11, 2003

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Renotice motion hearing Amended Motion to Sever or to Drop Misjoined Parties filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. Motion Hearing set for 8/22/2003 09:00 AM. (Diekmann, Gilmore) Modified on 6/13/2003 (ys, ). (Entered: 06/12/2003)

June 12, 2003

June 12, 2003

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NOTICE of related case CV-03-2878 WHA filed by Plaintiff in WHA case. (fb, ) (Entered: 06/26/2003)

June 19, 2003

June 19, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Claudia Miller) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

July 11, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Maria Munoz) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

July 11, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Tanda Brown) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Bertha Duenas) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Valerie Brown) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (John Azzam) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (LaSonia Walker) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Dyronn Theodore) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Kalini Boykin) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Kevin Neely) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Charlotte Boswell) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Medina Lawless) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, )

July 11, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Gary White) by Edward Alvarado. (ys, ) (Entered: 07/14/2003)

July 11, 2003

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CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF SERVICE by Edward Alvarado of Substitution of Attorney (ys, ) (Entered: 07/14/2003)

July 11, 2003

July 11, 2003

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CLERK'S NOTICE re: Failure to E-File Substitution of Attorney, proof of service and/or Failure to Register as an E-Filer (ys, ) (Entered: 07/14/2003)

July 14, 2003

July 14, 2003

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ORDER granting all substitutions filed on 7/11/03. Signed by Judge Illston on 7/15/03. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/16/2003)

July 16, 2003

July 16, 2003

PACER

Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Gary White) by plaintiffs. (ys, )

July 23, 2003

July 23, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Charles Gibbs) by plaintiffs. (ys, )

July 23, 2003

July 23, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Lore Pagofie) by plaintiffs. (ys, )

July 23, 2003

July 23, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Edward Alvarado) by plaintiffs. (ys, )

July 23, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Sophia Shainaz Hanif) by plaintiffs. (ys, )

July 23, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Pernell Evans) by plaintiffs. (ys, )

July 23, 2003

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Received Document Substitution of Attorney (Ken Stevenson) by plaintiffs. (ys, )

July 23, 2003

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CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF SERVICE by Edward Alvarado Substitution of Attorneys - Ken Stevenson; Pernell Evans; Sophia Shainaz Hanif; Gary White; Charles Gibbs; Lore Pagofie; Edward Alvarado (ys, ) (Entered: 07/23/2003)

July 23, 2003

July 23, 2003

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ORDER granting plaintiff's substitutions of attorney submitted on 7/23/03. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 7/30/03. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/31/2003)

July 31, 2003

July 31, 2003

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CLERK'S NOTICE: Defendant's Motion to Drop Misjoing Parties or to Sever has been continued to 8/25/03, at 9:00 a.m. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/05/2003)

Aug. 5, 2003

Aug. 5, 2003

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CLERK'S NOTICE (AMENDED) hearing continued to Tuesday, 8/26/03 @ 9:00 a.m. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/05/2003)

Aug. 5, 2003

Aug. 5, 2003

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to Motion 7 . Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2003 09:00 AM. (ys, )

Aug. 5, 2003

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CLERK'S NOTICE continuing motion to August 29, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/14/2003)

Aug. 14, 2003

Aug. 14, 2003

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to Motion 7 . Motion Hearing set for 9/29/2003 09:00 AM. (ys, COURT STAFF)

Aug. 14, 2003

Aug. 14, 2003

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Received Document Stipulation and proposed order by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (ys, COURT STAFF)

Aug. 14, 2003

Aug. 14, 2003

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER RE MOTION TO DROP MISJOINED PARTIES OR SEVER THIS MATTER CONT FROM 8/22 TO 9/26 @9AM, OPP PAPERS FILED & HANDSERVED BEFORE 09/02/03 by Fedex Corporation. (Williams, Kamili) (Entered: 08/20/2003)

Aug. 20, 2003

Aug. 20, 2003

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ORDER resetting motions. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 8/19/03. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/20/2003)

Aug. 20, 2003

Aug. 20, 2003

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to Motion 7 Defendants' motion to drop misjoined parties or server. Motion Hearing reset for 10/24/2003 09:00 AM. (ys, COURT STAFF)

Aug. 20, 2003

Aug. 20, 2003

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OBJECTIONS to NOTICE OF RELATED CASES by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 08/25/2003)

Aug. 25, 2003

Aug. 25, 2003

PACER
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Memorandum in Opposition re 7 Defendants' Motion to Drop Misjoined Parties or to Sever filed by Derrick Satchell. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Response Regarding Defendants' Motion to Drop Misjoined Parties or Alternativelly to Sever Plaintiffs' Claims# 2 Declaration of Guy Wallace in Support of Plaintiffs' Response Regarding Defendants' Motion to Drop Misjoined Parties or to Sever# 3 Proposed Order Denying Without Prejudice Defendants' Motion to Drop Misjoined Parties or to Sever)(Wallace, Guy) (Entered: 09/04/2003)

1 Plaintiffs' Response Regarding Defendants' Motion to Drop Misjoined P

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2 Declaration of Guy Wallace in Support of Plaintiffs' Response Regarding De

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3 Proposed Order Denying Without Prejudice Defendants' Motion to Drop Misjoi

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Sept. 4, 2003

Sept. 4, 2003

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CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF SERVICE by Derrick Satchell re 29 (Wallace, Guy) (Entered: 09/04/2003)

Sept. 4, 2003

Sept. 4, 2003

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"ERRONEOUR ENTRY" NOTICE of need of ADR Phone Conference /ADR Certification (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Wallace, Guy) Modified on 9/5/2003 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/04/2003)

1 Proof of Service

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Sept. 4, 2003

Sept. 4, 2003

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ORDER RELATING CASE. . Signed by Judge Illston on 9/25/03. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/25/2003)

Sept. 25, 2003

Sept. 25, 2003

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MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint filed by Derrick Satchell. (Wallace, Guy) (Entered: 09/26/2003)

Sept. 26, 2003

Sept. 26, 2003

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Proposed Order re 33 Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint by Derrick Satchell. (Wallace, Guy) (Entered: 09/26/2003)

Sept. 26, 2003

Sept. 26, 2003

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Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants. Filed by Derrick Satchell. (Wallace, Guy) (Entered: 09/26/2003)

Sept. 26, 2003

Sept. 26, 2003

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CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING CASE MANAGEMENT TO 12/19/03 @ 2 P.M. (Attachments: # 1) (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/01/2003)

Oct. 1, 2003

Oct. 1, 2003

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Set/Reset Hearings: Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/19/2003 at 02:00 PM. (ys, COURT STAFF)

Oct. 1, 2003

Oct. 1, 2003

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37

NOTICE of need of ADR Phone Conference (Harris, Sheryl) (Entered: 10/02/2003)

Oct. 2, 2003

Oct. 2, 2003

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NOTICE of Related Case by Venturi McCray. (McCoy, Waukeen) (Entered: 10/03/2003)

Oct. 3, 2003

Oct. 3, 2003

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OBJECTIONS to re 38 Notice of Related Case by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 10/06/2003)

Oct. 6, 2003

Oct. 6, 2003

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NOTICE of Appearance of attorneys James M. Finberg, Bill Lan Lee, Lexi J. Hazam, and the law firm of Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP by Edward Alvarado, John Azzam, Charlotte Boswell, Kalini Boykin, Tanda Brown, Valerie Brown, Bertha Duenas, Charles Duenas, Pernell Evans, Charles Gibbs, Rick Gonzales, Cynthia Guerrero, Sophia Shainza Hanif, Media Lawless, Camille Leekins, Claudia Miller, Maria Munoz, Kevin Neely, Rosa Olmos Olmos, Lore Paogofie, Alexander Rivera, Derrick Satchell, Daniel Sherman, Kevin Smith, Ken Stevenson, Dyronn Theodore, Lasonia Walker, Gary White, Christopher Wilkerson. (ys, COURT STAFF) Additional attachment(s) added on 10/16/2003 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/09/2003)

Oct. 8, 2003

Oct. 8, 2003

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CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF SERVICE by Edward Alvarado, John Azzam, Charlotte Boswell, Kalini Boykin, Tanda Brown, Valerie Brown, Bertha Duenas, Charles Duenas, Pernell Evans, Charles Gibbs, Rick Gonzales, Cynthia Guerrero, Sophia Shainza Hanif, Media Lawless, Camille Leekins, Claudia Miller, Maria Munoz, Kevin Neely, Rosa Olmos Olmos, Lore Paogofie, Alexander Rivera, Derrick Satchell, Daniel Sherman, Kevin Smith, Ken Stevenson, Dyronn Theodore, Lasonia Walker, Gary White, Christopher Wilkerson re 40 (ys, COURT STAFF) Additional attachment(s) added on 10/16/2003 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/09/2003)

Oct. 8, 2003

Oct. 8, 2003

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CLERK'S NOTICE re: Failure to E-File Notice of Appearance, Proof of Service and/or Failure to Register as an E-Filer (ys, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/09/2003)

Oct. 9, 2003

Oct. 9, 2003

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OBJECTIONS to re 38 SUPPLEMENTAL OBJECTION TO NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 10/09/2003)

Oct. 9, 2003

Oct. 9, 2003

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NOTICE of hearing re 35 Motion for Leave to Amend by Derrick Satchell. (Attachments: # 1 Motion for Leave to Amend, filed 9/26/03)(Harris, Sheryl) Modified on 10/10/2003 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/09/2003)

1 Motion for Leave to Amend, filed 9/26/03

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Oct. 9, 2003

Oct. 9, 2003

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to Motion 33 for leave to Amend complaint. Motion Hearing set for 11/21/2003 09:00 AM. (ys, COURT STAFF)

Oct. 9, 2003

Oct. 9, 2003

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Reply Memorandum to Motion re 7 To Sever or Drop Misjoined Parties filed by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Entered: 10/10/2003)

Oct. 10, 2003

Oct. 10, 2003

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ORDER denying related case notice as to C-03-2660 SBA. Signed by Judge Illston on 10/16/03. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/16/2003)

Oct. 16, 2003

Oct. 16, 2003

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NOTICE of Appearance Attorney Kay McKenzie Parker by Edward Alvarado, John Azzam, Charlotte Boswell, Kalini Boykin, Tanda Brown, Valerie Brown, Bertha Duenas, Charles Duenas, Pernell Evans, Charles Gibbs, Rick Gonzales, Cynthia Guerrero, Sophia Shainza Hanif, Media Lawless, Camille Leekins, Claudia Miller, Maria Munoz, Kevin Neely, Rosa Olmos Olmos, Lore Paogofie, Alexander Rivera, Derrick Satchell, Daniel Sherman, Kevin Smith, Ken Stevenson, Dyronn Theodore, Lasonia Walker, Gary White, Christopher Wilkerson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Proof of Service)(Parker, Kay) (Entered: 10/16/2003)

1 Affidavit Proof of Service

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Oct. 16, 2003

Oct. 16, 2003

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NOTICE of Lodging of [Proposed] Consolidated Amended Complaint for Violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 42 U.S.C. sec. 1981; California Fair Employment and Housing Act by Daniel Sherman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Proof of Service)(Hazam, Lexi) (Entered: 10/17/2003)

1 Exhibit

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2 Proof of Service

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Oct. 17, 2003

Oct. 17, 2003

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STATUS REPORT on Motion to Sever by Edward Alvarado. (McCoy, Waukeen) (Entered: 10/23/2003)

Oct. 23, 2003

Oct. 23, 2003

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Notice of Association of Counsel by Fedex Corporation, Fedex Express, Fedex Ground, Fedex Services. (Reis, David) Modified on 10/24/2003 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/23/2003)

Oct. 23, 2003

Oct. 23, 2003

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Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 10/24/2003 before Illston. (Court Reporter J. Gonzales.) (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/27/2003)

Oct. 27, 2003

Oct. 27, 2003

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STIPULATION by Derrick Satchell. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 PROOF OF SERVICE BY ELECTRONIC FILING)(Hazam, Lexi) (Entered: 11/06/2003)

1 Exhibit A

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2 PROOF OF SERVICE BY ELECTRONIC FILING

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Nov. 6, 2003

Nov. 6, 2003

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NOTICE of Appearance by Derrick Satchell. (Burris, John) (Entered: 11/06/2003)

Nov. 6, 2003

Nov. 6, 2003

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AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964; 42 U.S.C. SECTION 1981; CALIFORNIA FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING ACT against Fedex Express. Filed by Derrick Satchell. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A - I# 2 PROOF OF SERVICE BY ELECTRONIC FILING)(Hazam, Lexi) (Entered: 11/12/2003)

1 Exhibit Exhibits A - I

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2 PROOF OF SERVICE BY ELECTRONIC FILING

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Nov. 12, 2003

Nov. 12, 2003

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ORDER consolidating case with C-03-2878 SI. Signed by Judge Illston on 11/12/03. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/13/2003)

Nov. 13, 2003

Nov. 13, 2003

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ADR Clerks Notice ADR Phone Conference scheduled for 12/8/03 at 10:30 a.m. Please take note that plaintiff's counsel initiates the call to all parties. (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/13/2003)

Nov. 13, 2003

Nov. 13, 2003

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ADR Clerks Notice The ADR Phone Conference in this case has been rescheduled to 12/1/03 at 3:00 p.m. Please take note that the ADR office will initiate the call to all parties. (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/20/2003)

Nov. 20, 2003

Nov. 20, 2003

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NOTICE of Change of Address by Todd M. Schneider (Schneider, Todd) (Filed on 11/26/2003) (Entered: 11/26/2003)

Nov. 26, 2003

Nov. 26, 2003

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ADR Phone Conference by RWS (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/1/2003)

Dec. 1, 2003

Dec. 1, 2003

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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Hazam, Lexi) (Filed on 12/2/2003) (Entered: 12/02/2003)

1 Proof of Service

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Dec. 2, 2003

Dec. 2, 2003

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Derrick Satchell. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER# 2 PROOF OF SERVICE BY ELECTRONIC FILING)(Hazam, Lexi) (Filed on 12/10/2003) (Entered: 12/10/2003)

1 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER

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2 PROOF OF SERVICE BY ELECTRONIC FILING

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Dec. 10, 2003

Dec. 10, 2003

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Fedex Express. (Attachments: # 1)(Diekmann, Gilmore) (Filed on 12/22/2003) (Entered: 12/22/2003)

Dec. 22, 2003

Dec. 22, 2003

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Minute Entry: Initial Case Management Conference held on 12/19/2003 before Illston (Date Filed: 12/23/2003). Case continued to 2/4/05 @ @:30 p.m. for Further Case Management ConferenceCase continued to 1/14/05 @ 9:00 a.m. for Class Certification Motion() (ts, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/23/2003) (Entered: 12/23/2003)

Dec. 23, 2003

Dec. 23, 2003

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Set Deadlines/Hearings: Further Case Management Conference set for 2/4/2005 02:30 PM. Motion Hearing for Class Certification set for 1/14/2005 09:00 AM. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/23/2003)

Dec. 23, 2003

Dec. 23, 2003

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STIPULATION EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS' INITIAL DISCOVERY DEMANDS by Fedex Express. (Diekmann, Gilmore) (Filed on 1/5/2004) (Entered: 01/05/2004)

Jan. 5, 2004

Jan. 5, 2004

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ORDER extending time to respond to initial discovery demands. Signed by Judge Illston on 1/8/04. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/8/2004) (Entered: 01/08/2004)

Jan. 8, 2004

Jan. 8, 2004

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CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Illston on 1/8/04. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/9/2004) (Entered: 01/09/2004)

Jan. 9, 2004

Jan. 9, 2004

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NOTICE of Related Case (McCoy, Waukeen) (Filed on 1/9/2004) (Entered: 01/09/2004)

Jan. 9, 2004

Jan. 9, 2004

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NOTICE of Related Case (McCoy, Waukeen) (Filed on 1/9/2004) (Entered: 01/09/2004)

Jan. 9, 2004

Jan. 9, 2004

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Set Deadlines/Hearings: Motions for Class Certification due by 9/10/2004. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/9/2004)

Jan. 9, 2004

Jan. 9, 2004

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NOTICE of Related Case Amended (McCoy, Waukeen) (Filed on 1/12/2004) (Entered: 01/12/2004)

Jan. 12, 2004

Jan. 12, 2004

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Received Documen Stipulation and proposed order for extension for filing of Amended Complaint by plaintiffs. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/13/2004)

Jan. 13, 2004

Jan. 13, 2004

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Received Document First Amended Complaint for Damages, jury trial demanded by plaintiffs. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/13/2004)

Jan. 13, 2004

Jan. 13, 2004

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"ERRONEOUS ENTRY" Clerk's Notice ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to defendant Carlos Argueta. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/14/2004) (Entered: 01/14/2004)

Jan. 14, 2004

Jan. 14, 2004

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Private Employment Class Actions

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 6, 2003

Closing Date: 2012

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

African-American Operations Managers in the Western Region and African-American and Latino hourly employees who were employed during the class period

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Federal Express Corporation, Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

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

State Anti-Discrimination Law

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

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: 53,500,000

Order Duration: 2007 - 2011

Content of Injunction:

Retaliation Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Utilize objective hiring/promotion criteria

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Comply with advertising/recruiting requirements

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Reporting

Monitor/Master

Recordkeeping

Monitoring

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discipline

Hiring

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

Testing

Discrimination-basis:

National origin discrimination

Race discrimination

Race:

Black

National Origin/Ethnicity:

Hispanic