Case: EEOC v. West Roofing Systems-Georgia

0:07-cv-03249 | U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Filed Date: Sept. 27, 2007

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

On September 27, 2007, the EEOC, on behalf of a female job applicant, filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina against West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc. alleging the company had engaged in unlawful employment practices on the basis of sex by failing to hire the charging party based on her sex, female, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

On July 25, 2008, the court (Judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr.) approved a consent decree in favor of the plaintiff. The three year decree provided $12,000 in damages and enjoined the defendant from engaging in discrimination. Additionally, the decree set forth anti-retaliation provisions, required posting of EEO policy in the workplace, and a revamped hiring procedure.

The decree was entered in 2007 and scheduled to last 2010. No further docket entries exist, so the case is closed.

Summary Authors

David Miller (5/26/2010)

Clearinghouse (12/24/2018)

People

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Judge(s)

Anderson, Joseph Fletcher (South Carolina)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barnes, Lynette (North Carolina)

Burnside, Tina (North Carolina)

Cooper, Ronald S. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Brown, Deborah Casey (South Carolina)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

0:07-cv-03249

Docket

EEOC v. West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc.

July 25, 2008

July 25, 2008

Docket
1

0:07-cv-03249

Complaint

EEOC v. West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc.

Sept. 27, 2007

Sept. 27, 2007

Complaint
23

0:07-cv-03249

Consent Decree

EEOC v. West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc.

July 25, 2008

July 25, 2008

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4381233/equal-employment-opportunity-comission-v-west-roofing-systems-georgia-inc/

Last updated March 15, 2024, 3:04 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against West Roofing Systems-Georgia, Inc, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Comission.(ahen, ) (Entered: 09/28/2007)

Sept. 27, 2007

Sept. 27, 2007

RECAP
3

Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Equal Employment Opportunity Comission.(ahen, ) (Entered: 09/28/2007)

Sept. 27, 2007

Sept. 27, 2007

PACER
4

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc on 9/27/07 by Equal Employment Opportunity Comission.Waiver of Service due by 10/28/2007. (ahen, ) (Entered: 09/28/2007)

Sept. 27, 2007

Sept. 27, 2007

PACER
5

WAIVER OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Comission. West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc waiver executed on 9/28/2007, answer due 11/27/2007. (Attachments: # 1 executed waiver)(Ryerse, Mary) (Entered: 10/30/2007)

1 executed waiver

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Oct. 30, 2007

Oct. 30, 2007

PACER
7

ANSWER to Complaint by West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc.(Brown, Deborah) (Entered: 11/26/2007)

Nov. 26, 2007

Nov. 26, 2007

PACER
8

CONFERNECE AND SCHEDULING ORDER Rule 26(f) Conference Deadline 12/17/2007, 26(a) Initial Disclosures due by 1/2/2008, Rule 26 Report due by 1/2/2008, Amended Pleadings due by 1/25/2008, Plaintiffs ID of Expert Witness due by 2/25/2008, Defendants ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 3/25/2008, Records Custodian Affidavit due by 3/25/2008, ADR Statement due by 5/9/2008, Discovery due by 5/27/2008, Mediation Due by 6/9/2008, Motions due by 7/28/2008,. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bristow Marchant on 11/27/07. (ahen, ) (Entered: 11/27/2007)

Nov. 27, 2007

Nov. 27, 2007

PACER
10

Proposed Discovery Plan and Joint Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories by Equal Employment Opportunity Comission, West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc.(Ryerse, Mary) (Entered: 01/02/2008)

Jan. 2, 2008

Jan. 2, 2008

PACER
11

Joint Rule 26(f) Report by Equal Employment Opportunity Comission, West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc.(Ryerse, Mary) (Entered: 01/02/2008)

Jan. 2, 2008

Jan. 2, 2008

PACER
17

ADR STATEMENT/CERTIFICATION by Equal Employment Opportunity Comission(Ryerse, Mary) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

May 12, 2008

May 12, 2008

PACER
18

ADR STATEMENT/CERTIFICATION by West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc(Brown, Deborah) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

May 13, 2008

May 13, 2008

PACER
19

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time and Amendment of Scheduling Order by Equal Employment Opportunity Comission, West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc. Response to Motion due by 6/9/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counselMotions referred to Bristow Marchant.(Ryerse, Mary) (Entered: 05/22/2008)

1 Proposed Order

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May 22, 2008

May 22, 2008

PACER
20

Amended Conference and SCHEDULING ORDER( Discovery due by 7/11/2008,, Motions due by 9/11/2008,, Mediation Due by 7/24/2008,), Motions terminated: 19 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time and Amendment of Scheduling Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Comission, West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bristow Marchant on 5/23/08. (ahen, ) (Entered: 05/27/2008)

May 23, 2008

May 23, 2008

PACER
23

CONSENT DECREE directing that (1) the Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action; (2) the purpose and provisions of Title VII will be promoted and effectuated by the entry of the Consent Decree; and (3) this Decree resolves all matters in controversy between the parties as provided in paragraphs 1 through 18. The term of this Decree shall be for three years from its entry by the Court. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney's fees. Signed by Honorable Joseph F Anderson, Jr on 07/24/08. (bshr, ) (Entered: 07/25/2008)

July 25, 2008

July 25, 2008

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: South Carolina

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 27, 2007

Closing Date: 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Tomeka Evans - female applicant for laborer position at West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc. who was denied due to her gender

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

West Roofing Systems-Georgia Inc. (Tunnel Hill), Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

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: 12,000

Order Duration: 2007 - 2010

Content of Injunction:

Hire

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Monitoring

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits