Case: Wagner v. Nutrasweet Co.

1:92-cv-02418 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: April 8, 1992

Closed Date: 1995

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Case Summary

On April 8, 1992, a former female employee of defendant filed a lawsuit against defendant under the Equal Pay Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Division. The plaintiff, represented by private counsel, asked the court for monetary and injunctive relief, alleging discriminatory compensation and discriminatory termination based on sex. Later on, other former female employees of defendant joined the action …

On April 8, 1992, a former female employee of defendant filed a lawsuit against defendant under the Equal Pay Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Division. The plaintiff, represented by private counsel, asked the court for monetary and injunctive relief, alleging discriminatory compensation and discriminatory termination based on sex. Later on, other former female employees of defendant joined the action as plaintiffs.

Defendant argued that plaintiffs could not maintain a cause of action because each signed a release in which they knowingly and voluntarily released defendant from any and all claims arising from their employment or separation of employment. On October 17, 1994, the court (Judge Castillo) held that the plaintiffs' failure to tender redeployment pay barred their claims. Moreover, the court denied the plaintiffs' motion for class certification on the ground that the proposed class failed to meet the typicality and commonality requirements.

On August 29, 1995, the court (Judge Castillo) granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment, holding that evidence did not support the plaintiff's discriminatory compensation and gender discrimination claim.

The plaintiffs appealed. On September 5, 1996, the 7th Circuit (Judge Wood) affirmed part of the district court's decision, but vacated the order denying request for class certification.

In light of the appellate opinion, on January 1997, the district court (Judge Castillo) granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. However, on June 15, 1998, the parties reached a settlement, and the court (Judge Castillo) approved the settlement. The terms of the settlement are not available.

Summary Authors

Kunyi Zhang (11/23/2010)

People


Judge(s)

Castillo, Rubén (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Burger, Joan Harlow (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Abram, Thomas G. (Illinois)

Belmont, Carlys Elizabeth (Illinois)

Donmoyer, Karen Taylor (Illinois)

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Docket

July 21, 1998

July 21, 1998

Docket
97

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Memorandum Opinion and Order (Denied class certification)

Oct. 13, 1994

Oct. 13, 1994

Order/Opinion

873 F.Supp. 873

139

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Memorandum Opinion and Order (Motion for summary judgment against plaintiff Wagner granted)

Aug. 29, 1995

Aug. 29, 1995

Order/Opinion

900 F.Supp. 900

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7th Circuit Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Sept. 5, 1996

Sept. 5, 1996

Order/Opinion

95 F.3d 95

158

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Memorandum Opinion and Order (motion for class certification granted)

Jan. 9, 1997

Jan. 9, 1997

Order/Opinion

170 F.R.D. 170

Docket

Last updated Feb. 19, 2024, 3:11 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT; jury demand − Civil cover sheet − Appearance(s) of Paul William Mollica, Laurie Arden Wardell, Joan Harlow Burger, Thomas R. Meites as attorney(s) for plaintiff with Rule 39 affidavits ( 1 and 1 copy summons(es) issued.) ( Documents: 1−1 thru 1−7) (tlm) (Entered: 04/14/1992)

April 8, 1992

April 8, 1992

2

CONTINGENCY FEE AGREEMENT (tlm) (Entered: 04/14/1992)

April 8, 1992

April 8, 1992

3

NOTICE of written consent to join as a party plaintiff by Catherine E. Wagner; notice of filing. (tlm) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

April 9, 1992

April 9, 1992

RECEIPT regarding payment of filing fee paid; on 4/8/92 in the amount of $ 120.00, receipt # 392159. (tlm) (Entered: 04/14/1992)

April 14, 1992

April 14, 1992

MAILED copy of complaint &docket sheet to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation and cover letter. (tlm) Modified on 04/14/1992 (Entered: 04/14/1992)

April 14, 1992

April 14, 1992

4

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant by Richard C. Robin, Thomas G. Abram, Edward C. Jepson Jr., Carlys Elizabeth Belmont, Karen L. Taylor (fce) (Entered: 05/21/1992)

May 21, 1992

May 21, 1992

5

RULE 39 Affidavit of Richard C. Robin (fce) (Entered: 05/21/1992)

May 21, 1992

May 21, 1992

6

RULE 39 Affidavit of Thomas G. Abram (fce) (Entered: 05/21/1992)

May 21, 1992

May 21, 1992

7

RULE 39 Affidavit of Edward C. Jepson Jr. (fce) (Entered: 05/21/1992)

May 21, 1992

May 21, 1992

8

RULE 39 Affidavit of Carlys Elizabeth Belmont (fce) (Entered: 05/21/1992)

May 21, 1992

May 21, 1992

9

RULE 39 Affidavit of Karen L. Taylor (fce) (Entered: 05/21/1992)

May 21, 1992

May 21, 1992

10

MOTION by defendant to extend time to answer or otherwise plead ; notice of motion (Exhibit). (tlm) (Entered: 05/22/1992)

May 21, 1992

May 21, 1992

12

ANSWER TO COMPLAINT and affirmative defenses by defendant; notice of filing. (tlm) (Entered: 06/10/1992)

June 9, 1992

June 9, 1992

13

CONSOLIDATED MOTION by plaintiff to certify a class action and for leave to give notice (Exhibits) ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

June 30, 1992

June 30, 1992

14

MINUTE ORDER of 6/30/92 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : On plaintiff's motion to certify a class action [13−1] defendant to respond by 08/20/92; plaintiff's reply brief due 9/3/92. Status hearing held and continued to 12/18/92 at 9:30 a.m. All discovery is referred to Magistrate Pallmeyer. No notice (tlm) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

June 30, 1992

June 30, 1992

15

REFERRAL ORDER of 07/08/92: Case referred to the calendar of Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer pursuant to General Rule 2.41(b). to hear and enter order(s) on discovery motion (s). Mailed notice (vkd) (Entered: 07/13/1992)

July 9, 1992

July 9, 1992

16

MOTION by plaintiff to compel discovery (Exhibits); notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 07/24/1992)

July 23, 1992

July 23, 1992

17

MINUTE ORDER of 7/23/92 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : Answer grief to motion due 08/13/92. [16−1] Reply to answer brief due 8/20/92. Ruling on motion to compel discovery set for 08/28/92 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 07/24/1992)

July 23, 1992

July 23, 1992

18

MOTION by defendant to file brief in excess of 15 pages ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 07/31/1992)

July 30, 1992

July 30, 1992

19

MINUTE ORDER of 7/30/92 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Defendant's motion for leave to file memorandum in opposition to plaintiff's consolidated motion to certify class in excess of 15 pages is granted. [18−1] Plaintiff may file its reply in excess of 15 pages. [13−1] Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 07/31/1992)

July 30, 1992

July 30, 1992

20

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by defendant in opposition to plaintiff's consolidated motion to certify a class action (Exhibits); notice of filing. [13−1] (tlm) (Entered: 07/31/1992)

July 30, 1992

July 30, 1992

21

UNOPPOSED MOTION by plaintiff for enlargement of time to file reply to motion for certification to 09/03/92 ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 08/14/1992)

Aug. 13, 1992

Aug. 13, 1992

22

MINUTE ORDER of 8/13/92 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Plaintiff's motion for for an enlargement of time to file its reply brief to the motion for class certification to 09/10/92 is granted. [21−1] Defendant granted to 09/20/92 in which to file a surreply. The parties to accelerate discovery on the class certification issue. Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 08/14/1992)

Aug. 13, 1992

Aug. 13, 1992

23

MOTION by defendant for enlargement of time to file response to plaintiff's motion to compel ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 08/14/1992)

Aug. 13, 1992

Aug. 13, 1992

24

MINUTE ORDER of 8/13/92 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : Defendant's motion is granted. [23−1 ]Defendant to file response to plaintiff's motion to compel or or before [16−1] 08/27/92. Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 08/14/1992)

Aug. 13, 1992

Aug. 13, 1992

25

SECOND MOTION by plaintiff to compel discovery (Exhibit) ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 08/14/1992)

Aug. 13, 1992

Aug. 13, 1992

26

MINUTE ORDER of 8/13/92 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : Answer brief to motion to compel discovery [25−1] due 08/20/92. Reply to answer brief due 8/25/92. Ruling on 2nd motion to compel discovery set for 08/26/92 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 08/14/1992)

Aug. 13, 1992

Aug. 13, 1992

27

OPPOSITION by defendant to plaintiff's first motion to compel discovery; notice off filing (Exhibits). [16−1] (tlm) (Entered: 08/21/1992)

Aug. 20, 1992

Aug. 20, 1992

28

RESPONSE by defendant to plaintiff's second motion to compel discovery; notice of filing. [25−1] (tlm) (Entered: 08/21/1992)

Aug. 20, 1992

Aug. 20, 1992

30

MINUTE ORDER of 8/26/92 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : Plaintiff's second motion to compel discovery [25−1], is granted with respect to bonus information and denied as to information and documents for the years 1986 and 1987 not already produced. Ruling on plaintiff's first motion to compel discovery [16−1] set for 08/28/92 is stricken and reset to 8/31/92 at 4:00 p.m. Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 08/27/1992)

Aug. 26, 1992

Aug. 26, 1992

31

REPLY MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in support of motion to compel discovery (Exhibit). [16−1] (tlm) (Entered: 09/01/1992)

Aug. 28, 1992

Aug. 28, 1992

32

MINUTE ORDER of 8/31/92 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : Status hearing set for 10/15/92 at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiff's motion to compel production of documents withheld under "self−cirtical analysis" privilege is granted. The Court's 08/26/92 minute order is amended to reflect the ruling made that day: that Plaintiff's motion to compel discovery dating back to 1986 is allowed; provided, however, that with respect to employees who left NutraSweet prior to 1988, Defendant is not required to produce salary and bonus data at this time. With Plaintiff's agreement, the court defers ruling on her motion to compel production of information regarding the identity of persons who made promotion and salary decisions with respect to proposed class members, pending ruling on the motion for class certification. Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 09/01/1992)

Aug. 31, 1992

Aug. 31, 1992

33

MOTION by plaintiff for extension of time within which to file plaintiff's reply in support of motion for class certification ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 09/04/1992)

Sept. 3, 1992

Sept. 3, 1992

34

MINUTE ORDER of 9/3/92 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time to 09/24/92 within which to file plaintiff's reply in support of motion for class certification is granted. [33−1] Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 09/04/1992)

Sept. 3, 1992

Sept. 3, 1992

35

SUPPLEMLENTAL AFFIDAVIT of Peggy Jude; notice of filing. (tlm) (Entered: 09/09/1992)

Sept. 8, 1992

Sept. 8, 1992

36

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file first amended complaint (Exhibits) ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 09/16/1992)

Sept. 11, 1992

Sept. 11, 1992

37

CORRECTED MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file first amended complaint (Exhibits) ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 09/16/1992)

Sept. 11, 1992

Sept. 11, 1992

38

MINUTE ORDER of 9/11/92 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Answer brief to corrected motion for leave to file first amended complaint isdue 09/18/92. [37−1] Reply to answer brief due 9/25/92 Status hearing set for 10/06/92 at 8:45 a.m. No notice (tlm) (Entered: 09/16/1992)

Sept. 11, 1992

Sept. 11, 1992

39

NOTICE by plaintiff of filing notice of written consent to join as a party plaintiff (Attachments). (fce) (Entered: 09/21/1992)

Sept. 16, 1992

Sept. 16, 1992

40

MEMORANDUM of law by defendant in opposition to plaintiff's motion to file first amended complaint; Notice of filing (Exhibits). (lal) (Entered: 09/21/1992)

Sept. 18, 1992

Sept. 18, 1992

41

MOTION by defendant for entry of agreed protective order (Attachment); amended notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 09/22/1992)

Sept. 21, 1992

Sept. 21, 1992

42

AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER regarding motion. [41−1] (tlm) (Entered: 09/22/1992)

Sept. 21, 1992

Sept. 21, 1992

43

MINUTE ORDER of 9/21/92 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Defendant's motion for entry of agreed protective order is granted. [41−1] Enter Agreed Protective Order. Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 09/22/1992)

Sept. 21, 1992

Sept. 21, 1992

44

REPLY MEMOR by plaintiff in support of motion for leave to amend to add additional plaintiffs; notice of filing. [37−1], [36−1] (tlm) (Entered: 09/28/1992)

Sept. 25, 1992

Sept. 25, 1992

45

NOTICE OF FILING right to sue letters of proposed additional plaintiffs by plaintiff (Attachments). (tlm) (Entered: 10/06/1992)

Oct. 5, 1992

Oct. 5, 1992

47

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [1−1] by plaintiff; jury demand; notice of filing. (tlm) (Entered: 10/09/1992)

Oct. 6, 1992

Oct. 6, 1992

48

ANSWER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT and affirmative defenses by defendant; notice of filing. (tlm) (Entered: 10/27/1992)

Oct. 26, 1992

Oct. 26, 1992

49

MOTION by plaintiffs for enlargement of time to file reply brief in support of motion for class certification ; notice of motion. (fce) (Entered: 11/06/1992)

Nov. 5, 1992

Nov. 5, 1992

50

MINUTE ORDER of 11/5/92 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Granting plaintiff's motion to enlarge time to and including 11/13/92 within which to file reply brief in support of motion for class certification. [49−1] No notice (fce) (Entered: 11/06/1992)

Nov. 5, 1992

Nov. 5, 1992

51

MOTION by defendant for enlargement of time to file sur−reply to plaintiff's motion for class certification ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 11/16/1992)

Nov. 13, 1992

Nov. 13, 1992

52

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file brief in excess of 15 pages , and to file a sur−reply ; notice of motion. (tlm) (Entered: 11/16/1992)

Nov. 13, 1992

Nov. 13, 1992

53

MINUTE ORDER of 11/13/92 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Motion of plaintiff for leave to file brief in excess of 15 pages in support of class certification is granted. [52−1] Defendant's motion for enlargement of time to 12/14/92 within which to file sur−reply is granted. [51−1] Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a sur−reply is denied without prejudice. [52−2] No notice (tlm) (Entered: 11/16/1992)

Nov. 13, 1992

Nov. 13, 1992

54

Document Sealed (pursuant to Court Order) (fce) (Entered: 12/02/1992)

Nov. 13, 1992

Nov. 13, 1992

55

MINUTE ORDER of 12/9/92 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Status hearing set for 12/18/92 is reset to 01/25/93 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (tlm) (Entered: 12/11/1992)

Dec. 9, 1992

Dec. 9, 1992

56

MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/92 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Status hearing set for 01/25/93 at 9:30 a.m. Defendant's motion for an enlargement of time to 12/30/92 in which to file its sur−reply to plaintiffs' motion for class certification is granted. [56−1] Mailed notice (tlm) Modified on 02/03/1993 (Entered: 12/15/1992)

Dec. 10, 1992

Dec. 10, 1992

57

APPENDIX in support of motion for summary judgment as to plaintiff Weissman's claims filed by plaintiff; notice of filing. (tlm) Modified on 02/03/1993 (Entered: 01/07/1993)

Jan. 6, 1993

Jan. 6, 1993

58

MINUTE ORDER of 1/28/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Defendant orally withdraws the motion for summary judgment as to plaintiff Harrison, Weissman and Wagner. Parties withdraw their previously filed brief on the motion for class certification and will re−brief that motion as follows: Plaintiff's motion for class certification is due 02/16/93 and defendant's response is due 03/16/93. [13−1] [20−1] Mailed notice (tlm) Modified on 02/03/1993 (Entered: 01/29/1993)

Jan. 28, 1993

Jan. 28, 1993

59

Document Sealed (pursuant to Court Order of 09/21/92.) (tlm) (Entered: 02/16/1993)

Feb. 16, 1993

Feb. 16, 1993

60

CONSOLIDATED MEMORANDUM by defendants in opposition to plaintiffs' motion to certify class action (Attachment); notice of filing. [13−2] (tlm) (Entered: 03/18/1993)

March 16, 1993

March 16, 1993

61

APPENDIX to defendants' consolidated memorandum in opposition to plaintiffs' motion to certify class action. [60−1] (tlm) (Entered: 03/18/1993)

March 16, 1993

March 16, 1993

62

MINUTE ORDER of 6/18/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Status hearing set for 07/21/93 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (ldg) (Entered: 06/21/1993)

June 18, 1993

June 18, 1993

63

MINUTE ORDER of 7/21/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Status hearing held; continued to 11/03/93 at 9:30 a.m. No notice (cjg) (Entered: 07/22/1993)

July 21, 1993

July 21, 1993

65

MINUTE ORDER of 8/24/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Denying motion for extension of time within which to file it's motion for summary judgment [64−1] without prejudice for the reasons stated in open court. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 08/26/1993)

Aug. 24, 1993

Aug. 24, 1993

66

MOTION by defendant Nutrasweet Co for extension of time within which to file its motion for summary judgment ; Notice of motion (eav) (Entered: 09/03/1993)

Aug. 26, 1993

Aug. 26, 1993

67

MINUTE ORDER of 8/26/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Defendant's motion for extension of time to file motion for summary judgment by September 8, 1993 is granted. [66−1] Responsive brief due September 15, 1993; reply brief September 22, 1993. No notice (eav) (Entered: 09/03/1993)

Aug. 26, 1993

Aug. 26, 1993

68

MOTION by defendant Nutrasweet Co to file brief in excess of 15 pages ; Notice of motion (eav) (Entered: 09/08/1993)

Sept. 7, 1993

Sept. 7, 1993

69

MINUTE ORDER of 9/7/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Defendant's motion to file its consolidated memorandum in support of its motion for judgment in excess of 15 pages is granted. [68−1] No notice (eav) (Entered: 09/08/1993)

Sept. 7, 1993

Sept. 7, 1993

70

CONSOLIDATED MOTION by defendant Nutrasweet Co for summary judgment as to the named plaintiffs' claims (eav) (Entered: 09/09/1993)

Sept. 8, 1993

Sept. 8, 1993

71

APPENDIX filed by defendant Nutrasweet Co in support of consolidated motion for summary judgment [70−1] (eav) (Entered: 09/09/1993)

Sept. 8, 1993

Sept. 8, 1993

72

CONSOLIDATED MEMORANDUM by defendant Nutrasweet Co in support of motion for summary judgment as to the named plaintiffs' claims [70−1] (eav) (Entered: 09/09/1993)

Sept. 8, 1993

Sept. 8, 1993

73

RULE 12(m) Statement of material facts as to which there is no dispute submitted in support of its consolidated motion for summary judgment by defendant Nutrasweet Co (eav) (Entered: 09/09/1993)

Sept. 8, 1993

Sept. 8, 1993

74

NOTICE of filing by defendant Nutrasweet Co regarding memorandum [72−1], regarding documents [71−1], regarding motion for summary judgment as to the named plaintiffs' claims [70−1] (eav) (Entered: 09/09/1993)

Sept. 8, 1993

Sept. 8, 1993

75

RULE 56(F) MOTION by plaintiff Catherine Wagner for an extension of time to respond to summary judgment (Exhibits); Notice of motion (eav) (Entered: 09/16/1993)

Sept. 14, 1993

Sept. 14, 1993

76

MINUTE ORDER of 9/14/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Plaintiffs' Rule 56(f) motion for an extension of time to respond to defendant's summary judgment motion is granted. [75−1] Plaintiffs are granted until September 28, 1993 in which to respond and the reply brief is extended to October 8, 1993. No notice (eav) (Entered: 09/16/1993)

Sept. 14, 1993

Sept. 14, 1993

77

MOTION by plaintiff Catherine Wagner for leave to file a memorandum in excess of the fifteen page limit ; Notice of motion (eav) (Entered: 09/29/1993)

Sept. 28, 1993

Sept. 28, 1993

78

MINUTE ORDER of 9/28/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a memorandum in excess of 15 pages is granted. [77−1] No notice (eav) (Entered: 09/29/1993)

Sept. 28, 1993

Sept. 28, 1993

79

RESPONSE by plaintiff Catherine Wagner to defendant's consolidated memorandum in support of motion for summary judgment as to the named plaintiffs' claims [70−1] (eav) (Entered: 09/29/1993)

Sept. 28, 1993

Sept. 28, 1993

80

ATTACHMENTS by plaintiff Catherine Wagner in support of memorandum in opposition to NutraSweet's consolidated motion for summary judgment. (eav) (Entered: 09/29/1993)

Sept. 28, 1993

Sept. 28, 1993

81

NOTICE of filing by plaintiff Catherine Wagner regarding motion response [79−1] (eav) (Entered: 09/29/1993)

Sept. 28, 1993

Sept. 28, 1993

83

REPLY by defendant Nutrasweet Co regarding memorandum in support of its motion for summary judgment against the named plaintiff [72−1] ; Notice of filing (eav) (Entered: 10/06/1993)

Oct. 5, 1993

Oct. 5, 1993

84

RESPONSE by defendant Nutrasweet Co to plaintiffs' Rule 12(N) statement of additional material facts (eav) (Entered: 10/06/1993)

Oct. 5, 1993

Oct. 5, 1993

85

SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX filed by defendant Nutrasweet Co in support of consolidated motion for summary judgment [70−1] (Attachments) (eav) (Entered: 10/06/1993)

Oct. 5, 1993

Oct. 5, 1993

86

MINUTE ORDER of 11/3/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Status hearing held; continued to 02 Feb 94 at 9:30 a.m. No notice (eav) (Entered: 11/04/1993)

Nov. 3, 1993

Nov. 3, 1993

87

RESPONSE by defendant Nutrasweet Co to plaintiffs' motion to add supplemental authority (eav) (Entered: 12/09/1993)

Dec. 8, 1993

Dec. 8, 1993

88

MOTION by plaintiffs to add supplemental authority ; Notice of motion. (fce) (Entered: 12/14/1993)

Dec. 9, 1993

Dec. 9, 1993

89

MINUTE ORDER of 12/9/93 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Striking plaintiffs' motion to add supplemental authority [88−1] No notice (fce) (Entered: 12/14/1993)

Dec. 9, 1993

Dec. 9, 1993

90

MINUTE ORDER of 2/2/94 by Hon. Brian Barnett Duff : Status hearing reset for 03/08/94 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (vkd) (Entered: 02/11/1994)

Feb. 2, 1994

Feb. 2, 1994

EXECUTIVE committee order of 05/25/94 Case reassigned to Hon. Ruben Castillo (fce) (Entered: 05/26/1994)

May 25, 1994

May 25, 1994

91

MINUTE ORDER of 5/26/94 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearing set for 06/14/94 at 10:30 a.m. (See reverse of minute order). Mailed notice (vkd) (Entered: 05/27/1994)

May 26, 1994

May 26, 1994

92

JOINT STATUS REPORT by parties. (fce) (Entered: 06/10/1994)

June 9, 1994

June 9, 1994

93

MINUTE ORDER of 6/14/94 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearing held ; continued to 08/02/94 at 10:30 am. No notice (fce) (Entered: 06/17/1994)

June 14, 1994

June 14, 1994

94

MINUTE ORDER of 8/1/94 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status hearing set for 12 Sep 94 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 08/02/1994)

Aug. 1, 1994

Aug. 1, 1994

95

MINUTE ORDER of 8/11/94 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Defendant's motion to extend time to answer or otherwise plead [10−1] moot. No notice (fce) (Entered: 08/12/1994)

Aug. 11, 1994

Aug. 11, 1994

96

MINUTE ORDER of 9/6/94 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearings set for 09/08/94 and 09/12/94 are vacated. Court will rule by mail on defendant's motion for summary judgment. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 09/07/1994)

Sept. 6, 1994

Sept. 6, 1994

97

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (vkd) (Entered: 10/17/1994)

Oct. 13, 1994

Oct. 13, 1994

98

MINUTE ORDER of 10/13/94 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearing set for 10/28/94 at 9:30 a.m. Enter memorandum opinion and order. Defendant's consolidated motion for summary judgment [70−1] is granted in part and denied in part. Judgment is entered in favor of Nutrasweet and against plaintiffs Anne Marie Sorcenelli, Sarah Baldwin Weissman and Jenny Bridges Cox Harrison on all counts of the amended complaint. Judgment is entered in favor of Nutrasweet and against plaintiffs Catherine Wagner on all claims alleged in the complaint which arose before 03/25/91. Plainitffs' motion for class certification [13−1, 13−2, 59−1] is denied and plaintiffs' motion to compel [25−1] is moot. Plaintiff is directed to file an amended complaint by 10/27/94. Defendant to answer the amended

Oct. 13, 1994

Oct. 13, 1994

100

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT [47−1] by plaintiff; jury demand (vkd) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

Oct. 25, 1994

Oct. 25, 1994

101

MOTION by plaintiff for clarification and partial reconsideration of this Court's 10/13/94 decision with regard to granting summary judgment and denying class certification on the discrimination in compensation claim (Attachments); (vkd) (Entered: 10/31/1994)

Oct. 28, 1994

Oct. 28, 1994

102

NOTICE of motion by plaintiff regarding motion for clarification [101−1] and partial reconsideration of this Court's 10/13/94 decision with regard to granting summary judgment and denying class certification on the discrimination in compensation claim [101−2]. (vkd) (Entered: 10/31/1994)

Oct. 28, 1994

Oct. 28, 1994

103

MINUTE ORDER of 10/28/94 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearing held; continued to 11/28/94 at 9:00 a.m. Defendants' response to plaintiff's motion for clarification [101−1] and partial reconsideration of this Court's 10/13/94 decision [101−2] due 11/14/94. Plaintiff's reply due 11/21/94. Time for defendants to answer the second amended complaint is stayed pending a ruling on plaintiff's motion for clarification and partial reconsideration. Mailed notice (vkd) (Entered: 10/31/1994)

Oct. 28, 1994

Oct. 28, 1994

Case Details

State / Territory: Illinois

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 8, 1992

Closing Date: 1995

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are former female employees of defendant.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

The Nutrasweet Company, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Equal Pay Act, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d)

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: unknown

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Pay / Benefits

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits