Case: Williams v. CSX Transportation, Inc.

2:94-cv-00553 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Filed Date: March 7, 1994

Closed Date: 1999

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Case Summary

On March 7, 1994, several African-Americans filed a class action under 42 U.S.C. § 2000(e) et seq, and 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981 and 1981A against defendant CSX Transportation, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern Division. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, asked the court for declaratory judgment, equitable relief and money damages, claiming that defendant had discriminated against the individually named plaintiffs and similarly situated African-American employees on the basis of their race. However, we don't know the plaintiffs' specific allegations because we cannot get the Complaint electronically.

On December 17, 1998, the Court (Judge U.W. Clemon) approved the Consent Decree, through which the parties settled the case. Per the Decree, defendant agreed to pay a settlement fund of $25,000,000.00. Also, defendant agreed to change some of its employment practices to avoid discrimination against African-Americans.

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2:94-cv-00553

Docket

Feb. 12, 2003

Feb. 12, 2003

Docket
94

2:94-cv-00553

Consent Decree

Dec. 17, 1998

Dec. 17, 1998

Settlement Agreement
134

2:94-cv-00553

Order Granting Joint Motion for Clarification of Certain Terms of Consent Decree

Dec. 18, 2000

Dec. 18, 2000

Order/Opinion
138

2:94-cv-00553

Order (Modifying Consent Decree)

July 23, 2001

July 23, 2001

Order/Opinion

Docket

Last updated Jan. 25, 2024, 3:12 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT filed, amount paid $ 120, receipt # 200 82774 (DDR) (Entered: 03/07/1994)

March 7, 1994

March 7, 1994

2

AMENDED complaint filed [1−1] filed (DDR) (Entered: 03/08/1994)

March 8, 1994

March 8, 1994

3

ANSWER by defendant CSX Transportation to the complaint filed cs (DDR) (Entered: 05/05/1994)

May 5, 1994

May 5, 1994

4

MOTION by defendant CSX Transportation to dismiss filed cs (DDR) (Entered: 05/05/1994)

May 5, 1994

May 5, 1994

5

AFFIDAVIT of James B. Allred regarding motion to dismiss [4−1] w/exhibits attached filed cs (seperately bound) (DDR) (Entered: 05/05/1994)

May 5, 1994

May 5, 1994

4 − ORDER overruling motion to dismiss [4−1]; 10 days to answer ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (DDR) (Entered: 05/09/1994)

May 9, 1994

May 9, 1994

6

MOTION by defendant CSX Transportation for attorneys Wilson, Cassilly and Edwards to appear pro hac vice filed cs (DDR) (Entered: 05/12/1994)

May 11, 1994

May 11, 1994

PRO HAC VICE admission fee paid on 5/12/94 receipt # 200 84349,50,51 (DDR) (Entered: 05/12/1994)

May 12, 1994

May 12, 1994

7

ORDER granting motion for attorneys Wilson, Cassilly and Edwards to appear pro hac vice [6−1] filed ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) cm (DDR) (Entered: 05/13/1994)

May 13, 1994

May 13, 1994

8

MOTION by plaintiff to amend complaint w/proposed complaint attached filed cs (DDR) (Entered: 05/17/1994)

May 17, 1994

May 17, 1994

8 − ORDER granting motion to amend complaint [8−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (DDR) (Entered: 05/19/1994)

May 18, 1994

May 18, 1994

9

AMENDED complaint (2nd) filed [1−1]; adding Dixie Fed Bro Maint filed cs (DDR) (Entered: 05/19/1994)

May 19, 1994

May 19, 1994

10

ACCEPTANCE of service for defendant CSX Transportation by Alexander Wilson on 4/5/94 filed (DDR) (Entered: 05/31/1994)

May 26, 1994

May 26, 1994

11

ANSWER by defendant CSX Transportation to the second amended complaint filed cs (DDR) (Entered: 06/01/1994)

May 31, 1994

May 31, 1994

12 − ORDER granting motion to postpone mandatory meeting [12−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (DDR) (Entered: 06/21/1994)

June 20, 1994

June 20, 1994

13

MOTION (joint) by plaintiffs and dfts Bro of Maintenance and Dixie Fed Bro Maint for order to acknowledge service of complaint, waiver of summons and to permit filing of answer filed cs (DDR) (Entered: 06/22/1994)

June 22, 1994

June 22, 1994

13 − ORDER granting motion for order to acknowledge service of complaint, waiver of summons and to permit filing of answer [13−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SNH) (Entered: 06/23/1994)

June 23, 1994

June 23, 1994

14

MOTION by dfts Bro of Maintenance and Dixie Fed Bro Maint for attys William E. Ready and William E. Ready, Jr. to appear pro hac vice filed cs (ADF) (Entered: 07/26/1994)

July 25, 1994

July 25, 1994

PRO HAC VICE admission fee paid on 7/25/94 receipt # 200 86182 and 200 86183 (ADF) (Entered: 07/26/1994)

July 25, 1994

July 25, 1994

15

ANSWER (Response) to second amended complaint by dft Dixie Fed Bro Maint filed cs (ADF) (Entered: 07/26/1994)

July 25, 1994

July 25, 1994

16

ANSWER (Response) to second amended complaint by dft Bro of Maintenance filed cs (ADF) (Entered: 07/26/1994)

July 25, 1994

July 25, 1994

14 − ORDER granting motion for attys William E. Ready and William E. Ready, Jr. to appear pro hac vice [14−1] ( Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (ADF) (Entered: 07/27/1994)

July 27, 1994

July 27, 1994

17

NOTICE of appearance for plas by Jon Craig Goldfarb filed cs (ADF) (Entered: 08/03/1994)

Aug. 2, 1994

Aug. 2, 1994

18

ORDER directing parties to file their Rule 26(f) report within (15) days of this order, otherwise the case will be dismissed w/o prejudice filed ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) cm (ADF) (Entered: 08/09/1994)

Aug. 9, 1994

Aug. 9, 1994

19

Report of Parties (form 35) of compliance with FRCP 26 filed (KAM) (Entered: 08/15/1994)

Aug. 12, 1994

Aug. 12, 1994

20

ORDER that this cause is set for scheduling conf on 9/1/94 at 10:00 a.m. filed ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) cm (DDR) (Entered: 08/17/1994)

Aug. 17, 1994

Aug. 17, 1994

21

ORDER Scheduling that the dates agreed to by the parties in their planning meeting are adopted by the Court and binding upon the parties by Judge U W. Clemon entered cm (DDR) (Entered: 08/17/1994)

Aug. 17, 1994

Aug. 17, 1994

22

NOTICE of appearance for plaintiff by Lee David Winston filed cs (DDR) (Entered: 08/25/1994)

Aug. 25, 1994

Aug. 25, 1994

23

ORDER that the parties shall amend their pleadings by 10/15/94; further that this cause is set for class certification hearing on 12/15/94 at 9:30 a.m. and for pretrial conf on 12/15/94 at 10:00 a.m. filed ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) cm (DDR) (Entered: 09/02/1994)

Sept. 2, 1994

Sept. 2, 1994

24

ORDER (Consent Protective Order) regarding protected material as set out in this order filed ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) cm (ADF) (Entered: 12/08/1994)

Dec. 8, 1994

Dec. 8, 1994

25

ORDER scheduling status conference to be held at 10:00 on 5/1/95 filed ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) cm (ADF) (Entered: 04/14/1995)

April 14, 1995

April 14, 1995

26

MOTION by dft CSX Transportation to withdraw attorneys Alexander E Wilson, Lisa H Cassilly and Brian D Edwards of ALSTON &BIRD ; to substitute attorney Robert P. Watkins of WILLIAMS &CONNOLLY filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 05/30/1995)

May 24, 1995

May 24, 1995

27

NOTICE of appearance for dft CSX Transportation by Robert P Watkins, Nicole K Seligman, John T Parry and Philip J Deutch filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 05/30/1995)

May 24, 1995

May 24, 1995

PRO HAC VICE admission fee paid on 5/25/95 receipt # 200 93756−93759 (SWB) (Entered: 05/30/1995)

May 25, 1995

May 25, 1995

28 − ORDER granting motion for attorneys Robert P. Watkins, Nicole K. Seligman, John T. Parry and Philip J. Deutch to appear pro hac vice [28−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 06/01/1995)

May 31, 1995

May 31, 1995

26 − ORDER granting motion to withdraw attorneys Alexander E Wilson, Lisa H Cassilly and Brian D Edwards of ALSTON &BIRD [26−1] for CSX Transportation ; granting motion to substitute attorneys Robert P. Watkins of WILLIAMS &CONNOLLY [26−2] and Charles A. Powell, III of POWELL &FREDERICK for CSX Transportation ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 06/01/1995)

May 31, 1995

May 31, 1995

29

MOTION by dfts Bro of Maintenance and Dixie Fed Bro Maint(Southeast Federation Brotherhood of Maint) for realigning of parties , for joinder of additional named plaintiffs , to amend complaint , and for an enlargement of time filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 06/05/1995)

June 5, 1995

June 5, 1995

30

AFFIDAVIT of Randall Brassell filed (SWB) (Entered: 06/05/1995)

June 5, 1995

June 5, 1995

31

AFFIDAVIT of Freddie Simpson filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 06/05/1995)

June 5, 1995

June 5, 1995

32

MOTION(Joint) by parties to extend discovery filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 06/05/1995)

June 5, 1995

June 5, 1995

32 − ORDER granting motion to extend discovery [32−1] for 180 days after the class certification hearing date ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 06/06/1995)

June 5, 1995

June 5, 1995

33

ORDER based on the status conference, granting motion for joinder of additional named plaintiffs [29−2] and granting motion to amend complaint [29−3], granting motion for an enlargement of time [29−4] not later than 6/30/95 evidentiary hearing set for 9:30 8/17/95 filed ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) cm (SWB) (Entered: 06/06/1995)

June 6, 1995

June 6, 1995

34

MOTION by plaintiffs to dismiss without prejudice, any and all claims of plas against dft unions filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 06/06/1995)

June 6, 1995

June 6, 1995

29 − ORDER granting motion for realigning of parties [29−1], motion for joinder of additional named plaintiffs [29−2], motion to amend complaint [29−3] and motion for an enlargement of time [29−4] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 06/07/1995)

June 7, 1995

June 7, 1995

34 − ORDER granting motion to dismiss without prejudice, any and all claims of plas against dft unions [34−1] terminating parties Dixie Fed Bro Maint and Bro of Maintenance ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 06/12/1995)

June 7, 1995

June 7, 1995

35

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings had before Judge U W. Clemon on Status Conference held 6/7/95 in Birmingham, AL filed − Court Reporter Tommy Dempsey (SWB) (Entered: 06/08/1995)

June 8, 1995

June 8, 1995

36

ORDER (corrected) reflecting changed date as set out in this order filed ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) cm (SWB) (Entered: 06/12/1995)

June 12, 1995

June 12, 1995

37

RESPONSE(proposed class definition) by plaintiffs to order [33−2] filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 06/20/1995)

June 19, 1995

June 19, 1995

38

INTERVENOR(pla) complaint by The Brotherhood of Maintenance and The Southeast Federation filed cs (SWB) Modified on 07/05/1995 (Entered: 07/05/1995)

June 29, 1995

June 29, 1995

39

MOTION by plaintiffs to compel dft, CSX Transportation, to produce computerized information filed w/exhs att cs (SWB) Modified on 07/05/1995 (Entered: 06/30/1995)

June 30, 1995

June 30, 1995

41

MOTION by plaintiffs for accelerated response to plaintiffs' 1st interrogatories &1st requests for production filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/10/1995)

July 10, 1995

July 10, 1995

42

AFFIDAVIT of Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Southeast Federation, BMWE Counsel of Record filed (SWB) (Entered: 07/10/1995)

July 10, 1995

July 10, 1995

43

RESPONSE by plaintiffs to dft's opposition [40−1] filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/10/1995)

July 10, 1995

July 10, 1995

44

OPPOSITION by dft CSX Transportation to motion for accelerated response to plaintiffs' 1st interrogatories &1st requests for production [41−1] filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/13/1995)

July 13, 1995

July 13, 1995

45

OPPOSITION(sur−reply in) by dft CSX Transportation to motion to compel [39−1] filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/14/1995)

July 14, 1995

July 14, 1995

46

NOTICE of appearance for plaintiffs by Rocco Calamusa Jr filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/14/1995)

July 14, 1995

July 14, 1995

47

MOTION by intervenor−pla Rudolph Clanton to intervene filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/14/1995)

July 14, 1995

July 14, 1995

48

ANSWER by dft CSX Transportation to pla−intervenors' complaint filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/20/1995)

July 20, 1995

July 20, 1995

41 − ORDER finding the motion for accelerated response to plaintiffs' 1st interrogatories &1st requests for production [41−1] moot ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

July 20, 1995

July 20, 1995

49

OPPOSITION by dft CSX Transportation to motion to intervene [47−1] filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/26/1995)

July 26, 1995

July 26, 1995

50

MOTION by intervenor−pla James Chamblee to intervene filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/31/1995)

July 28, 1995

July 28, 1995

51

MOTION by intervenor−pla Jerry Gentry to intervene filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/31/1995)

July 28, 1995

July 28, 1995

52

MOTION by intervenor−pla Oliver P Johnson to intervene filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/31/1995)

July 28, 1995

July 28, 1995

53

MOTION by intervenor−pla Jesse McMeans to intervene filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/31/1995)

July 28, 1995

July 28, 1995

54

MOTION by intervenor−pla Robert C Pope to intervene filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/31/1995)

July 28, 1995

July 28, 1995

55

MOTION by dft CSX Transportation for attorney Jonathan P. Bach to appear pro hac vice filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 07/31/1995)

July 28, 1995

July 28, 1995

56

RESPONSE by pla to dft's opposition to motion to intervene [49−1] filed w/exhs att cs (SWB) Modified on 07/31/1995 (Entered: 07/31/1995)

July 31, 1995

July 31, 1995

PRO HAC VICE admission fee paid on 7/28/95 receipt # 200 95313 (SWB) (Entered: 07/31/1995)

July 31, 1995

July 31, 1995

55 − ORDER granting motion for attorney Jonathan P. Bach to appear pro hac vice [55−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 2, 1995

Aug. 2, 1995

50 − ORDER granting motion to intervene [50−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 2, 1995

Aug. 2, 1995

47 − ORDER granting motion to intervene [47−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 2, 1995

Aug. 2, 1995

54 − ORDER granting motion to intervene [54−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 2, 1995

Aug. 2, 1995

52 − ORDER granting motion to intervene [52−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 2, 1995

Aug. 2, 1995

51 − ORDER granting motion to intervene [51−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 2, 1995

Aug. 2, 1995

39 − ORDER granting motion to compel dft, CSX Transportation, to produce computerized information [39−1] by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 2, 1995

Aug. 2, 1995

57

INTERVENOR complaint by James Chamblee filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 3, 1995

Aug. 3, 1995

58

INTERVENOR complaint by Rudolph Clanton filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 3, 1995

Aug. 3, 1995

59

INTERVENOR complaint by Jesse McMeans filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 3, 1995

Aug. 3, 1995

60

INTERVENOR complaint by Robert Pope filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 3, 1995

Aug. 3, 1995

61

INTERVENOR complaint by Oliver P. Johnson filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 3, 1995

Aug. 3, 1995

62

INTERVENOR complaint by Jerry Gentry filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/03/1995)

Aug. 3, 1995

Aug. 3, 1995

63

OPPOSITION by dft CSX Transportation to motions to intervene [54−1], [53−1], [52−1], [51−1], [50−1] filed by James Chamblee, Jerry Genrty, Oliver Johnson, Jesse McMeans &Robert Pope filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/04/1995)

Aug. 3, 1995

Aug. 3, 1995

63

OPPOSITION(supplemental) by dft CSX Transportation to opposition to motion to intervene by Rudolph Clanton [49−1] filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/04/1995)

Aug. 3, 1995

Aug. 3, 1995

64

MOTION by dft CSX Transportation for continuance of class certification hearing filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/11/1995)

Aug. 11, 1995

Aug. 11, 1995

64 − ORDER granting, without opposition motion for continuance of class certification hearing [64−1] ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) entered cm (SWB) (Entered: 08/15/1995)

Aug. 14, 1995

Aug. 14, 1995

65

ORDER re−scheduling class certification hearing ; In−court hearing set for Wednesday, 11/8/95 at 9:30 am in Birmingham, AL filed ( by Judge U W. Clemon ) cm (SWB) (Entered: 08/15/1995)

Aug. 15, 1995

Aug. 15, 1995

66

ANSWER by dft CSX Transportation to complaint in intervention of James Chamblee filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 22, 1995

Aug. 22, 1995

67

ANSWER by dft CSX Transportation to complaint in intervention of Jerry Gentry filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 22, 1995

Aug. 22, 1995

68

ANSWER by dft CSX Transportation to complaint in intervention of Jesse McMeans filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 22, 1995

Aug. 22, 1995

69

ANSWER by dft CSX Transportation to complaint in intervention of Oliver Johnson filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 22, 1995

Aug. 22, 1995

70

ANSWER by dft CSX Transportation to complaint in intervention of Rudolph Clanton filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 22, 1995

Aug. 22, 1995

71

ANSWER by dft CSX Transportation to complaint in intervention of Robert Pope filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 22, 1995

Aug. 22, 1995

72

ANSWER(amended) by dft to complaint in intervention of Rudolph Clanton filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 09/12/1995)

Sept. 11, 1995

Sept. 11, 1995

73

ANSWER(amended) by dft to complaint in intervention of Jerry Gentry filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 09/12/1995)

Sept. 11, 1995

Sept. 11, 1995

75

ANSWER(amended) by dft to complaint in intervention of James Chamblee filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 09/12/1995)

Sept. 11, 1995

Sept. 11, 1995

76

ANSWER(amended) by dft to complaint in intervention of Oliver Johnson filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 09/12/1995)

Sept. 11, 1995

Sept. 11, 1995

77

ANSWER(amended) by dft to complaint in intervention of Jesse McMeans filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 09/12/1995)

Sept. 11, 1995

Sept. 11, 1995

78

NOTICE to the court filed by dft CSX Transportation cs (SWB) (Entered: 09/25/1995)

Sept. 22, 1995

Sept. 22, 1995

79

ANSWER (amended) &Defenses by dft to 2nd amended complaint filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 09/25/1995)

Sept. 22, 1995

Sept. 22, 1995

80

ANSWER(Amended) by dft to pla−intv Brotherhood of Maintenance &Southeast Federation Brotherhood filed cs (SWB) (Entered: 09/25/1995)

Sept. 22, 1995

Sept. 22, 1995

Case Details

State / Territory: Alabama

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 7, 1994

Closing Date: 1999

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

African American employees of CSX Transportation, Inc., filing for themselves and on behalf of similarly situated individuals.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

CSX Transportation, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Transportation

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

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: $25,000,000.00

Order Duration: 1999 - 2003

Content of Injunction:

Promotion

Retaliation Prohibition

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Reporting

Recordkeeping

Monitoring

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

Race:

Black