Case: Adams v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

COMPLAINT (titled as "Complaint in Intervention") against Tyson Foods, Inc. (Filing fee $ 250, receipt #200 218070.) , filed by Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers.(KLL, ) (Entered: 08/12/2005)

Request for service by certified mail filed by Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers. (KLL, ) (Entered: 08/18/2005)

Summons Issued as to Tyson Foods, Inc. Mailed certified mail (KLL, ) (Entered: 08/18/2005)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (James P. Tallon, James Kim, Ladan F. Stewart, Angeline Koo and Ivan E. Lee) by Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers. (Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 08/19/2005)

PHV Fee paid: $ 150, receipt number 200 218253 (KLL, ) (Entered: 08/22/2005)

PHV Fee paid: $ 200, receipt number 200 218252 (KLL, ) (Entered: 08/22/2005)

ORDER granting 4 Motion for Leave for Audrey Wiggins and Nicole DeSario to Appear, granting 5 Motion for Leave for James P. Tallon, James Kim, Ladan F. Stewart, Angeline Koo and Ivan E. Lee to Appear. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 8/22/2005. (JWT, ) (Entered: 08/22/2005)

SUMMONS Returned Executed. Tyson Foods, Inc. served on 8/19/2005, answer due 9/8/2005. (KLL, ) (Entered: 08/23/2005)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers.(Davies, George) (Entered: 08/25/2005)

MOTION for Limited Admission of Esther G. Tamburo by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

MOTION for Limited Admission of Donald R. Livingston by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

MOTION for Limited Admission of Michele A. Roberts by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Tyson Foods, Inc..(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

UNIFORM INITIAL ORDER − with appendices attached. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/12/05. (KLL, ) (Entered: 10/12/2005)

PHV Fee paid: $ 50, receipt number 200 219722 re Michele A. Roberts; $50, receipt #200 219723 re Esther G. Tamburo; $50, receipt #200 219724 re Donald R. Livingston (KLL, ) (Entered: 10/13/2005)

ORDER granting 8 Motion for Limited Admission of Esther G. Tamburo, granting 9 Motion for Limited Admission of Donald R. Livingston, granting 10 Motion for Limited Admission of Michele A. Roberts. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/14/05. (JWT, ) (Entered: 10/14/2005)

ORDER of CONSOLIDATION: cases 2:05cv1704 and 2:05cv1720 shall proceed collectively as In Re Tyson Foods Litigation; all subsequent filings should be done in the lead case, 2:05cv1704, only. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 11/1/05. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 11/01/2005)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: any party objecting to dft's motion to dismiss, or in the alternative, stay of proceedings shall Show Good Cause in writing by 11/8/2005. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 11/1/05. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 11/01/2005)

MOTION to Stay re 7 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay of Proceedings by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 11/02/2005)

ORDER denying the defendant's motion to stay action pending defendant's motion to dismiss or stay proceedings 17 . Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 11 − 03 − 05. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(PCL, ) (Entered: 11/03/2005)

MOTION to exclude all evidence relating to conciliation. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Barrett, Mason) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

NOT A DOCUMENT; ENTRY INCORRECTLY FILED; SEE ENTRY 22 by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Barrett, Mason) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay of Proceedings filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Guerrier# 2)Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Barrett, Mason) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

REPLY to re 16 , 14 Adams Plaintiffs' Response to Show Cause Order filed by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

Brief re 18 MOTION to Strike 7 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay of Proceedings filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 11/09/2005)

Opposition to re 18 Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude All Evidence Relating to Conciliation filed by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendant?s Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative Stay Proceedings by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A −− Defendant's Reply in Support of Defendant?s Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative Stay Proceedings# 2 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 12/06/2005)

MOTION for Limited Admission to Permit Adam Stofsky to Appear by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Willie Sillmon, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 12/12/2005)

PHV Fee paid: $ 50, receipt number 200 221468 re Adam Stofsky Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 12/13/2005)

ORDER granting 26 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Adam Stofsky. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 12/13/2005. (JWT, ) (Entered: 12/13/2005)

Evidentiary Material EEOC Charges and associated documents per standing order . Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 12/16/2005)

NOTICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 28 Evidentiary Material EEOC Charges etc Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 12/16/2005)

SCHEDULING ORDER:Pla deadline to Amend Pleadings/join additional parties 2/15/2006, dft deadline to amend pleadings/join additional parties 3/3/06; Discovery due by 6/16/2006; Dispositive Motions due by 7/17/2006 and must comply w/Appendix II located on court's website; pretrial conference set for 10/27/06 in judge's chambers; joint status report by parties due by 4/17/06. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 12/16/05. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 12/16/2005)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandy Reshaun Owens on behalf of Member Filer Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Owens, Brandy) (Entered: 01/12/2006)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Esther G. Tamburo by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Livingston, Donald) (Entered: 01/27/2006)

ORDER granting 33 Motion of Esther G. Tamburo to Withdraw as Attorney filed in CV − 05 − 1704 − E. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 01/27/2006. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(JWT, ) (Entered: 01/27/2006)

NOTICE by Member Filer Plaintiffs' First Supplemental Disclosures Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Owens, Brandy) (Entered: 02/10/2006)

MOTION for Protective Order by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 02/13/2006)

NOTICE of Appearance by Mitchell David Greggs on behalf of Member Filer Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Greggs, Mitchell) (Entered: 02/23/2006)

ORDER denying [19 in lead case 1:05cv1704] the motion of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to Exclude all Evidence Relating to Conciliation. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 02 − 29 − 06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(PCL, ) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Plas' are to Show Cause by 3/14/2006 why dft's motion for protective order should not be granted. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 2/28/06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

ORDER granting the defendant's motion for leave to file a reply 25 . The defendant is DIRECTED to file the reply attached as an exhibit to the motion for leave. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 02 − 28 − 06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(PCL, ) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

ORDER Setting Hearing on Defendant Tyson Food's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Motion to Stay Proceedings for April 17, 2006 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 5A before Judge Karon O Bowdre. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 02 − 28 − 06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(PCL, ) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

REPLY to re 25 , 7 , 8 , in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative Stay Proceedings filed by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Ahnert, Janell) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

NOTICE of Appearance by Terrence W McCarthy on behalf of Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(McCarthy, Terrence) (Entered: 03/06/2006)

MOTION for Leave for Nilufer Loy to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Tyson Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Ivey, Wyndall) (Entered: 03/08/2006)

JOINT MOTION to Stay by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Ivey, Wyndall) (Entered: 03/09/2006)

Currently pending before the court is the parties' Joint Motion for Stay of Proceedings (Doc #41, filed in lead case 1:05cv1704). The court GRANTS the motion and DIRECTS the parties to file a report regarding the status of mediation within thirty (30)days of the entry of this order. Consequently, the hearing scheduled for April 17, 2006 is CANCELLED. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 03 − 09 − 06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(PCL, ) (Entered: 03/09/2006)

PHV Fee paid: $ 50, receipt number 200 224168 re Nilufer Loy Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 03/10/2006)

ORDER granting 40 Motion for Leave for Nilufer Loy to Appear (filed in CV − 05 − 1704 − E. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 03/10/2006. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(JWT, ) (Entered: 03/10/2006)

NOTICE of deferred filing by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 37 Order to Show Cause Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 03/14/2006)

NOTICE of Joinder re 42 Notice of deferred filing by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Greggs, Mitchell) (Entered: 03/15/2006)

STATUS REPORT Joint Report on Status of Mediation by Clay Thomas. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Prater, Harlan) (Entered: 04/10/2006)

Joint MOTION to Stay proceedings an additional 60 days Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Smith, David) (Entered: 05/08/2006)

ORDER granting 45 (filed in lead case 1:05cv1704) Motion to Stay Proceedings for 60 days. No additional extensions will be granted. Parties are to file joint status report within 30 days which should reflect additional mediation sessions conducted by that date.Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 05/09/2006. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(JWT, ) (Entered: 05/09/2006)

NOTICE of Appearance by Charles Guerrier on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Guerrier, Charles) (Entered: 05/24/2006)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: parties are to Show Cause by 6/21/2006 why the stay should not be lifted given the parties' failure to provide the court with a joint status report regarding the status of mediation. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 6/14/06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 06/14/2006)

STATUS REPORT (Joint Report on Status of Mediation and Joint Motion for Leave to File Status Report) by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 06/20/2006)

ORDER granting leave to file status report included in Joint Report of Status of Mediation (doc. 47 filed in 05 − 1704); Joint Status Report is due July 26, 2006 or upon completion of mediation, whichever comes first. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 06 − 26 − 2006. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(JWT, ) (Entered: 06/26/2006)

STATUS REPORT (Joint Report on Status of Mediation) by Henry Adams, Letrek Beavers, Avery Garrett, Howard Garrett, Willie Griffin, Conrad Scales, Michael Smoot, Clay Thomas, Leon Walker, Jather Whetstone, Bobby Welch, Vincent Young, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Clark, Kevin) (Entered: 07/26/2006)

ORDER At the request of the mediator, the stay in this case is continued another 30 days until August 28, 2006. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 07/27/06. Associated

ORDER dismissing [] Motion to Stay, dismissing 35 Motion for Protective Order, dismissing 7 Motion to Dismiss. Each of these motions is dismissed without prejudice, with leave to refile following conclusion of mediation . Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 08 − 31 − 06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(EKM, ) (Entered: 08/31/2006)

ORDER granting the parties' request to extend the stay in this case. Therefore, the court orders this case be STAYED until 9/18/06; NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 8/31/06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(KLL, ) (Entered: 08/31/2006)

ORDER: Proposed Pretrial Order due by 10/20/2006. Pretrial Conference set for 10/27/2006 11:00 AM before Judge Karon O Bowdre. Instructions attached as further set out in this Order. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/05/06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(SMH2, ) (Entered: 10/05/2006)

MOTION for Extension of Time Unopposed Motion to Extend Proposed Pretrial Order Deadline by Tyson Foods, Inc.. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(Smith, David) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

ORDER granting 53 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time . Upon representation by the parties that a settlement is imminent in this case, the court gives the parties until 4 p.m. on October 26, 2006 to submit their proposed pretrial order. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10 − 19 − 06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(EKM, ) (Entered: 10/19/2006)

ORDER DISMISSING CASE: Settlement reached; Case dismissed w/out prejudice as further set out in this order. Signed by Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/26/06. Associated Cases: 1:05 − cv − 01704 − KOB,1:05 − cv − 01720 − KOB(SMH2, ) (Entered: 10/26/2006)