Case: Dinkins v. Charoen Pokphand USA

Dinkins, et al v. Charoen Pokphand USA, et al.

Dinkins, et al v. Charoen Pokphand USA, et al.

Dinkins, et al v. Charoen Pokphand USA, et al.

Dinkins, et al v. Charoen Pokphand USA, et al.

Dinkins, et al v. Charoen Pokphand USA, et al.

DEMAND for jury trial by Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Janelle Beasley, Lillie Ann Phillips, Gladys Pruitt, Glenda Young (vmc) (Entered: 08/17/1999)

File referred to Judge De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 08/17/1999)

ANSWER to Complaint by Charoen Pokphand USA (Attorney William F. Patty), referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 09/13/1999)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Charoen Pokphand USA by Roderick K. Nelson (vmc) (Entered: 09/21/1999)

SUMMONS issued for Patrick Smith; summons and complaint hand delivered to dft for personal service (vmc) (Entered: 12/20/1999)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Patrick Smith on 12/23/99. Answer due on 1/12/00 for Patrick Smith (dkt clerk) (Entered: 12/29/1999)

AMENDMENT TO ANSWER to Complaint by Charoen Pokphand USA : amends [2-1] answer by Charoen Pokphand USA (vmc) (Entered: 01/05/2000)

ANSWER to Complaint by Patrick Smith (Attorney Horace G. Williams, Courtney Reilly Potthoff, Horace G. "Chip" Williams III, Joel P. Smith Jr.), referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/14/2000)

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Rule 16 Pretrial Conference for 2/21/01 before Judge Ira De Ment Motion Filing deadline on 11/24/00 ; Discovery cutoff 2/7/01 ; jury trial set for 4/9/01 before Judge Ira De Ment ; set amended pleading deadline for 4/24/00 Mediation Notice deadline on 5/20/00; form AO 85 attached); ( signed by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies mailed to counsel; furnished to RL, CAC, YG, HC. (ajr) (Entered: 02/09/2000)

MOTION by Charoen Pokphand USA to Extend Time for initial disclosures referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

Stamped ORDER granting [9-1] motion to Extend Time for initial disclosures ( by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies mailed to counsel; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 03/22/2000)

(Joint) MOTION by Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Janelle Beasley, Lillie Ann Phillips, Gladys Pruitt, Glenda Young to Consolidate Cases referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 04/24/2000)

RESPONSE by Charoen Pokphand USA to [10-1] motion to Consolidate Cases by plaintiffs; w/attachments referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 05/01/2000)

(Joint) REPLY BRIEF by Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Janelle Beasley, Lillie Ann Phillips, Gladys Pruitt, Glenda Young in support of [10-1] motion to Consolidate Cases by plaintiffs referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 05/10/2000)

ORDER granting [10-1] motion to Consolidate Cases; that pursuant to Rule 42(a) of the FRCP, that civil actions 99-D-847-N and 99-D-1389-N styled Dinkins v. Charoen Pokphand USA, Inc., et al and Equal Employment Opp Comm'n v. Charoen Pokphand USA, Inc., et al be and the same are hereby consolidated; that the lead case shall be 99-D-847-N and the originals of all pleadings, motions, briefs, orders, and other documents shall henceforth be maintained in the clerk's file of CA 99-D-847-N ( signed by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies mailed to counsel; furn: rl . (vmc) (Entered: 05/16/2000)

Consolidated Lead Case (vmc) (Entered: 05/17/2000)

ANSWER to Complaint by Charoen Pokphand USA, referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 06/08/2000)

CONSENT PROTECTIVE ORDER state that dfts may produce or be required to produce certain documents and information during the course of discovery of this case that is of a confidential nature; as further set out in order ( signed by Mag. Judge John L. Carroll ) , copies mailed to counsel. (vmc) (Entered: 06/12/2000)

(Notice of Withdrawal) MOTION by Equal Employ Opp Com for Elizabeth J. Hubertz to Withdraw as Attorney referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 07/18/2000)

Stamped ORDER granting [16-1] motion for Elizabeth J. Hubertz to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated attorney Elizabeth J. Hubertz for Equal Employ Opp Com ( by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies mailed. (kcg) (Entered: 07/21/2000)

Received copy of 7/17/00 Order sent to Roderick K. Nelson back from Postal Service with the notation "No such number". (kcg) (Entered: 08/10/2000)

MOTION by Charoen Pokphand USA for order directing EEOC plaintiff to sign release and authorization ; w/attach. referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 08/17/2000)

Motion(s) referred to Mag. Judge John L. Carroll : [17-1] motion for order directing EEOC plaintiff to sign release and authorization referred to Mag. Judge John L. Carroll (vmc) (Entered: 08/18/2000)

ORDER Pla EEOC Response to Motion set to 8/31/00 for [17-1] motion for order directing EEOC plaintiff to sign release and authorization ( signed by Mag. Judge John L. Carroll ) , copies provided. (vmc) (Entered: 08/24/2000)

RESPONSE by Equal Employ Opp Com to [17-1] motion for order directing EEOC plaintiff to sign release and authorization by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 08/31/2000)

ORDER motion hearing conference call set for 10:00 9/14/00 before Mag. Judge John L. Carroll for [17-1] motion for order directing EEOC plaintiff to sign release and authorization ( signed by Mag. Judge John L. Carroll ) , copies provided; furn: sl hc yg. (vmc) (Entered: 09/07/2000)

ORDER continuing hearing on motion for order directing EEOC pla to sign release and authorization set for 9/14/00 until further order of the court terminated deadlines ( signed by Mag. Judge John L. Carroll ) , copies provided; furn: sl hc yg. (vmc) (Entered: 09/13/2000)

(Notice ) MOTION for Jon C. Goldfarb & Nicole Gordon to Withdraw as Attorney for pla Glenda Young referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 09/28/2000)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Glenda Young by Richard F. Horsley (edited 12/11/00 for correction) (vmc) Modified on 12/11/2000 (Entered: 10/16/2000)

MOTION by Patrick Smith to Dismiss claims of plaintiff Janelle Beasley referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

MOTION by Patrick Smith for partial Summary Judgment as to claims of Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Lillie Phillips and Gladys Pruitt referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

MOTION by Patrick Smith for Summary Judgment as to claims of Glenda Young referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

BRIEF by Patrick Smith in support of [26-1] motion for partial Summary Judgment as to claims of Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Lillie Phillips and Gladys Pruitt referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

Notice of Filing Evidentiary Materials by Patrick Smith in support of [27-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to claims of Glenda Young, [26-1] motion for partial Summary Judgment as to claims of Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Lillie Phillips and Gladys Pruitt; w/attachments referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

MOTION by Charoen Pokphand USA for Summary Judgment referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

Evidentiary Submittal by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment; [EXHIBITS A-M - maintained in sep. binder] referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 11/28/2000)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to why defendant Patrick Smith motion to dismiss claims of plaintiff Janelle Beasley should not be granted: Response to Order to Show Cause due on 12/13/00 for Janelle Beasley set reply brief deadline for 12/20/00 for Patrick Smith ( signed by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 11/29/2000)

ORDER brief in opposition due by 12/13/00 for Glenda Young, for Gladys Pruitt, for Lillie Ann Phillips, for Teresa Ross, for Mary Nell Dinkins , set reply brief deadline for 12/20/00 for Patrick Smith [27-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to claims of Glenda Young by Patrick Smith set for submission on 12/20/00, [26-1] motion for partial Summary Judgment as to claims of Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Lillie Phillips and Gladys Pruitt by Patrick Smith set for submission on 12/20/00 ( signed by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 11/29/2000)

ORDER that plaintiffs are to file a Response to Motion set to 12/14/2000 for [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment ; the defendant file a Reply to Response to Motion set to 12/21/2000 for [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment; and [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA set for submission on 12/21/2000, without oral argument, as further set out ( signed by Judge Ira De Ment ), copies provided to counsel (furnished to RL). (dkt clerk) (Entered: 11/30/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/01/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [26-1] motion for partial Summary Judgment as to claims of Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Lillie Phillips and Gladys Pruitt by Patrick Smith referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/01/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/01/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [27-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to claims of Glenda Young by Patrick Smith referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/01/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [26-1] motion for partial Summary Judgment as to claims of Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Lillie Phillips and Gladys Pruitt by Patrick Smith referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/01/2000)

MEMORANDUM by Charoen Pokphand USA in support of [26-1] motion for partial Summary Judgment as to claims of Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Lillie Phillips and Gladys Pruitt by Patrick Smith referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/01/2000)

MOTION by Charoen Pokphand USA to supplement record/ [38-1] brief in support by Charoen Pokphand USA ; w/Exhibits attached referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/01/2000)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Janelle Beasley, Lillie Ann Phillips, Gladys Pruitt by Kell A. Simon, Joel S. Isenberg (vmc) (Entered: 12/04/2000)

Stamped ORDER granting [49-1] motion to supplement record/ [38-1] brief in support by Charoen Pokphand USA ( by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 12/04/2000)

Unopposed MOTION by Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Janelle Beasley, Lillie Ann Phillips, Gladys Pruitt, to Extend Time to respond to the dfts' motions to dismiss and for summary judgment referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) Modified on 12/08/2000 (Entered: 12/05/2000)

Stamped ORDER granting [52-1] motion to Extend Time to respond to the dfts' motions to dismiss and for summary judgment ( by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

Deadline updated; reset response to Order to Show Cause due on 1/3/01 for Janelle Beasley , Plaintiffs' Response to Motion reset to 1/3/01 for [27-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to claims of Glenda Young, reset to 1/3/01 for [26-1] motion for partial Summary Judgment as to claims of Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Lillie Phillips and Gladys Pruitt, reset to 1/3/01 for [25-1] motion to Dismiss claims of plaintiff Janelle Beasley (vmc) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

MOTION by Glenda Young to Extend Time in which to respond to the dft's summary judgment motions referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

MOTION by Charoen Pokphand USA to Extend Time to offer rebuttal expert witnesses referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/11/2000)

Plaintiffs' designation of expert pursuant to Rule 26; referred to Judge De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/11/2000)

Stamped ORDER granting [54-1] motion to Extend Time in which to respond to the dft's summary judgment motions Response to Motion reset to 1/3/01 for [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment, reset to 1/3/01 for [27-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to claims of Glenda Young ( by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl;. (vmc) (Entered: 12/12/2000)

Statement of Facts and MEMORANDUM by Equal Employ Opp Com in opposition to [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA on the issue of not serving the notice of the charge within 10 days of the filing of the charge referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/15/2000)

Statement of Undisputed Facts and MEMORANDUM by Equal Employ Opp Com in opposition to [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/15/2000)

List of Submitted Evidence by Equal Employ Opp Com in support of [60-1] opposition memorandum, [59-1] opposition memorandum; w/attachments referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/15/2000)

List of Submitted Evidence by Equal Employ Opp Com in support of [60-1] opposition memorandum, [59-1] opposition memorandum; w/attachments referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/15/2000)

Notice Concerning Settlement Conference and Mediation filed by Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Janelle Beasley, Lillie Ann Phillips, Gladys Pruitt referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/19/2000)

FIRST AMENDED STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS AND MEMORANDUM by Equal Employ Opp Com in opposition to [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/19/2000)

Amended Statement of Facts and MEMORANDUM by Equal Employ Opp Com in opposition to [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment on the issue of not serving the notice of the charge within 10 days of the filing of the charge by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/20/2000)

MOTION for John P. Hagood to Withdraw as Attorney for plaintiff Mary Nell Dinkins referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/20/2000)

REPLY BRIEF by Charoen Pokphand USA in [64-1] opposition to memorandum by Equal Employ Opp Com, [60-1] opposition memorandum by Equal Employ Opp Com referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/22/2000)

MOTION by Charoen Pokphand USA to Strike and exclude portions of [64-1] opposition memorandum by Equal Employ Opp Com referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/22/2000)

EVIDENTIARY SUBMITTAL by Charoen Pokphand USA [64-1] opposition memorandum by Equal Employ Opp Com, [65-1] opposition memorandum by Equal Employ Opp Com and in support of [67] motion to strike and exclude portions of EEOC's response; (w/attachments) referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/22/2000)

MOTION by Charoen Pokphand USA for substitution of unredacted letter ; (w/Exhibit T attached) referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 12/22/2000)

Stamped ORDER granting [66-1] motion for John P. Hagood to Withdraw as Attorney for plaintiff Mary Nell Dinkins (Terminated John P. Hagood) ( by Judge Ira De Ment ), copies provided to counsel under stamped signature. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 12/28/2000)

SECOND AMENDED STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS AND MEMORANDUM by Equal Employ Opp Com (w/Exhibit 23, 24, 25 attached) in opposition to [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA, [27-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to claims of Glenda Young by Patrick Smith, [26-1] motion for partial Summary Judgment as to claims of Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Lillie Phillips and Gladys Pruitt by Patrick Smith referred to Judge Ira De Ment. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 12/29/2000)

Response by Equal Employ Opp Com to [70-1] Order to Show Cause (Exhibit 14 attached). Referred to Judge Ira De Ment (djy) Modified on 01/03/2001 (Entered: 01/03/2001)

RESPONSE by Glenda Young to [27-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to claims of Glenda Young by Patrick Smith referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/04/2001)

Factual Contentions and BRIEF by Glenda Young in opposition to [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/04/2001)

Submissions of Evidence by Glenda Young in opposition to [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA; (w/attachments) referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/04/2001)

RESPONSE by Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Janelle Beasley, Lillie Ann Phillips, Gladys Pruitt in opposition to [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Charoen Pokphand USA referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/04/2001)

Notice of Filing Evidence by Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Janelle Beasley, Lillie Ann Phillips, Gladys Pruitt in opposition to [30-1] motion for Summary Judgment; [Exhibits A-K maintained in separate binder] referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/04/2001)

REPLY BRIEF by Charoen Pokphand USA to [72-1] opposition memorandum by Equal Employ Opp Com referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/05/2001)

CORRECTED MOTION for Richard F. Horsley to Withdraw as Attorney for Mary Nell Dinkins referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/05/2001)

Notice Concerning Settlement Conference and Mediation filed by Glenda Young referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/09/2001)

Stamped ORDER granting [80-1] motion for Richard F. Horsley to Withdraw as Attorney for Mary Nell Dinkins ( by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 01/10/2001)

Stamped ORDER granting [82-1] motion to Extend deadline to respond to plaintiff's opposition to summary judgment ( by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 01/10/2001)

** Renoticed document [83-1] order (vmc) (Entered: 01/11/2001)

** Renoticed document [83-1] order (djy) (Entered: 01/12/2001)

ORDER set Scheduling Order Deadlines: Pretrial Conference for 10:00 2/21/01 before Judge Ira De Ment ; Proposed Pretrial Order due 2/13/01 ; Jury Trial set for 4/9/01 before Judge Ira De Ment ; ( signed by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl yg hc war. (vmc) (Entered: 01/17/2001)

REPLY BRIEF by Charoen Pokphand USA to [78-1] brief in opposition by plaintiffs, [77-1] opposition response by plaintiffs referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/18/2001)

JOINT MOTION by Mary Nell Dinkins, Teresa Ross, Janelle Beasley, Lillie Ann Phillips, Gladys Pruitt, Glenda Young, Charoen Pokphand USA, Patrick Smith, Equal Employ Opp Com for Extension of time for rebuttal experts and discovery, referred to Judge Ira De Ment. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 01/18/2001)

AMENDED REPLY BRIEF by Charoen Pokphand USA to [78-1] brief in opposition by plaintiffs referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/19/2001)

Stamped ORDER granting [87-1] joint motion for Extension of time for rebuttal experts and discovery, reset Discovery deadline to 2/21/01 ( by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 01/22/2001)

ORDER that the court hereby invites the parties in the case styled EEOC v. Charoen Pokphand USA, Inc., 99-D-1389-N, to submit additional materials they deem relevant with respect to the size and nature of the class of plaintiffs in this lawsuit; any materials shall be filed by 1/25/01 ( signed by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl . (vmc) (Entered: 01/22/2001)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Glenda Young by Stevan K. Goozee (vmc) (Entered: 01/24/2001)

MEMORANDUM of Law and Statement of Facts regarding the size and nature of the EEOC's class of Aggrieved individuals by Equal Employ Opp Com in support of [90-1] order referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/25/2001)

List of Submitted Evidence by Equal Employ Opp Com in support of [92-1] support memorandum; (w/affidavit of Leon Kennedy attached) referred to Judge Ira De Ment (vmc) (Entered: 01/25/2001)

Stamped ORDER granting [17-1] motion for order directing EEOC plaintiff to sign release and authorization ( by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 02/06/2001)

ORDER that is is hereby Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that, Teresa Ann Baxter, sign the Release and Authorization attached as Exhibit A. ( signed by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 02/06/2001)

ORDER granting [27-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to claims of Glenda Young ( signed by Judge Ira De Ment ) , copies provided; furn: rl. (vmc) (Entered: 02/08/2001)