Case: EEOC v. Correctional Medical Services

2:99-cv-00943 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama

Filed Date: Aug. 31, 1999

Closed Date: March 8, 2001

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Birmingham district office sued Correctional Medical Services, Inc., a national healthcare provider, on August 31, 1999 in the U.S. District Court for the Alabama Middle District. The EEOC complaint alleged that Correctional Medical Services violated Title VII by discriminating against two of its employees by creating a racially hostile work environment and retaliating against them for their complaints by firing them. Correctional Medical Services filed two motions for summary judg…

The EEOC's Birmingham district office sued Correctional Medical Services, Inc., a national healthcare provider, on August 31, 1999 in the U.S. District Court for the Alabama Middle District. The EEOC complaint alleged that Correctional Medical Services violated Title VII by discriminating against two of its employees by creating a racially hostile work environment and retaliating against them for their complaints by firing them. Correctional Medical Services filed two motions for summary judgment against all claims asserted by the EEOC regarding its discriminatory practices against the affected employees. The court never ruled on these motions and the parties entered into a consent decree on March 8, 2001. This consent decree stipulated that Correctional Medical Systems had to pay undisclosed monetary damages to the aggrieved employees, post a notice of compliance with Title VII, amend and implement its anti-harassment policy, provide neutral references for the aggrieved employees, rigorously train its managers and supervisors in Title VII compliance, and implement grievance procedures for discrimination and harassment claims.

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Kevin Wilemon (6/2/2007)

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Docket [PACER]

May 17, 2001

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Docket
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Order

March 8, 2001

March 8, 2001

Order/Opinion
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Consent Decree

March 8, 2001

March 8, 2001

Settlement Agreement

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Docket

Last updated Jan. 7, 2024, 3:18 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/10/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

1

DEMAND for jury trial by Equal Employ Opp Com (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/10/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

Notice of Assignment to United States Magistrate Judge mailed to plaintiff's counsel (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/10/1999)

Sept. 10, 1999

Sept. 10, 1999

File referred to Mag. Judge Walker (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/10/1999)

Sept. 10, 1999

Sept. 10, 1999

2

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service as to Corr. Med. Svc. mailed 9/13/99; Waiver of Service due by 10/13/99 for Corr. Med. Svc.; Answer deadline projected for 11/12/99 for Corr. Med. Svc. (mfm) (Entered: 09/30/1999)

Sept. 30, 1999

Sept. 30, 1999

3

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Corr. Med. Svc. (mfm) (Entered: 10/07/1999)

Oct. 7, 1999

Oct. 7, 1999

4

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Corr. Med. Svc. by J. Allen Schreiber, Heidi A. Wells (cc) (Entered: 10/21/1999)

Oct. 21, 1999

Oct. 21, 1999

5

ANSWER to Complaint by Corr. Med. Svc.; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 11/12/1999)

Nov. 12, 1999

Nov. 12, 1999

Mailed "Notice of Assignment of Case to a US Mag. Judge" form to counsel for defendant. (cc) (Entered: 11/12/1999)

Nov. 12, 1999

Nov. 12, 1999

6

REPORT of Planning Meeting; referred to Mag. Judge Walker (cc) (Entered: 12/02/1999)

Dec. 2, 1999

Dec. 2, 1999

7

ORDER setting Scheduling Conference by telephone for 4:45 p.m., 1/4/2000, before Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker; counsel for the plaintiff to set up the conference call; previously, the parties were notified of the assignment of this case to a Magistrate Judge and the right to request reassignment, as further set out; the parties are DIRECTED that on or before 12/28/99 to complete and send to the Clerk of the Court the attached form ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ); copies mailed to counsel; furnished to YG, JT, HC (dkt clerk) (Entered: 12/08/1999)

Dec. 8, 1999

Dec. 8, 1999

8

CONSENT TO JURISDICTION by a US Mag. Judge received from all parties; referred to Mag. Judge Walker. (cc) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

Dec. 15, 1999

Dec. 15, 1999

9

MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. for J. Allen Schreiber to Withdraw as Attorney and to Substitute Attorney ; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (mfm) (Entered: 01/20/2000)

Jan. 20, 2000

Jan. 20, 2000

Stamped ORDER granting [9-1] motion for J. Allen Schreiber to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated attorney J. Allen Schreiber for Corr. Med. Svc.; granting [9-2] motion to Substitute Attorney Added Stephen E. Whitehead ( by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies mailed to counsel. (mfm) (Entered: 01/24/2000)

Jan. 24, 2000

Jan. 24, 2000

10

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Pretrial Conference for 4:45 2/7/01 in chambers before Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker; Motion Filing deadline on 11/8/00; Discovery cutoff 1/24/01; jury trial set for 10:00 3/12/01 in Montgomery before Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker; set amended pleading deadline for 4/12/00; Jury selection set for 10:00 3/5/01 before Mag. Judge Coody in Montgomery; proposed jury instructions due on 2/20/01; voir dire questions due 2/20/01; Mediation Notice deadline on 12/4/00 ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies mailed to counsel; furnished YG, JT, CA, CAC & HC. (cc) Modified on 01/28/2000 (Entered: 01/28/2000)

Jan. 28, 2000

Jan. 28, 2000

11

ORDER setting out a briefing schedule for submissions in support of and opposition to motions for summary judgment ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies mailed to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 01/28/2000)

Jan. 28, 2000

Jan. 28, 2000

12

MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. to Substitute James S. Lloyd in place of Stephen E. Whitehead as lead counsel ; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 02/14/2000)

Feb. 14, 2000

Feb. 14, 2000

13

Letter MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. for Protective Order (w/proposed order attached); referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 03/15/2000)

March 15, 2000

March 15, 2000

14

PROTECTIVE ORDER as to confidentiality of documents and other information; terminating [13-1] motion for Protective Order ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies mailed to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 03/20/2000)

March 20, 2000

March 20, 2000

15

ORDER resetting Scheduling Order Deadlines: Jury selection reset for 10:00 3/12/01 in Montgomery before Mag. Judge Coody; Jury Trial reset for 10:00 3/19/01 in Montgomery before Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies mailed to counsel; furnished YG, JT, CA, CAC & HC. (cc) (Entered: 05/10/2000)

May 10, 2000

May 10, 2000

16

MOTION by Equal Employ Opp Com for Elizabeth J. Hubertz to Withdraw as Attorney ; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 07/17/2000)

July 17, 2000

July 17, 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 Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies mailed to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 07/19/2000)

July 19, 2000

July 19, 2000

17

MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. to Compel the EEOC to provide the defendant with the names of any and all "additional aggrieved individuals" in this lawsuit (w/Exhibits A-C attached); referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 09/13/2000)

Sept. 13, 2000

Sept. 13, 2000

18

ORDER that plaintiff file a Response to Motion set to 9/25/2000 for [17-1] motion to Compel the EEOC to provide the defendant with the names of any and all "additional aggrieved individuals" in this lawsuit; as further set out ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ); copies provided to counsel (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/20/2000)

Sept. 20, 2000

Sept. 20, 2000

19

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Equal Employ Opp Com by Mildred Byrd, Naomi Hilton Archer (cc) (Entered: 09/22/2000)

Sept. 22, 2000

Sept. 22, 2000

20

RESPONSE by Equal Employ Opp Com to [17-1] motion to Compel (w/attachments); referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 09/22/2000)

Sept. 22, 2000

Sept. 22, 2000

21

ORDER denying without prejudice [17-1] motion to Compel the EEOC to provide the defendant with the names of any and all "additional aggrieved individuals" in this lawsuit; the parties shall meet and confer to resolve any remaining discovery requests at issue in the motion, on or before 10/23/2000; as further set out; ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ); copies provided to counsel (dkt clerk) (Entered: 10/12/2000)

Oct. 12, 2000

Oct. 12, 2000

22

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Corr. Med. Svc. by Stephen E. Whitehead. (cc) (Entered: 11/03/2000)

Nov. 3, 2000

Nov. 3, 2000

24

MEMORANDUM by Corr. Med. Svc. in support of [23-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to all claims asserted by the EEOC on behalf of Cynthia Scott by Corr. Med. Svc.; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 11/03/2000)

Nov. 3, 2000

Nov. 3, 2000

25

EVIDENTIARY SUBMISSION by Corr. Med. Svc. in support of [23-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to all claims asserted by the EEOC on behalf of Cynthia Scott (w/Exhibits 1-14 attached) referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker. FILED UNDER SEPARATE COVER (cc) (Entered: 11/03/2000)

Nov. 3, 2000

Nov. 3, 2000

26

MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. for Summary Judgment as to all claims asserted by the EEOC on behalf of Altoria Taylor and "other individuals aggrieved" ; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 11/03/2000)

Nov. 3, 2000

Nov. 3, 2000

27

MEMORANDUM by Corr. Med. Svc. in support of [26-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to all claims asserted by the EEOC on behalf of Altoria Taylor and "other individuals aggrieved" by Corr. Med. Svc.; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 11/03/2000)

Nov. 3, 2000

Nov. 3, 2000

28

EVIDENTIARY SUBMISSION by Corr. Med. Svc. in support of [26-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to all claims asserted by the EEOC on behalf of Altoria Taylor and "other individuals aggrieved" (w/Exhibits 1-13 attached); referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker FILED UNDER SEPARATE COVER (cc) Modified on 11/03/2000 (Entered: 11/03/2000)

Nov. 3, 2000

Nov. 3, 2000

29

MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. to substitute affidavits of Larry Linton and Deborah Wright Carroll for the copies filed as attachments to [25-1] evidentiary submission by Corr. Med. Svc. (w/original affidavits attached); referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 11/15/2000)

Nov. 15, 2000

Nov. 15, 2000

30

Stamped ORDER granting [29-1] motion to substitute affidavits of Larry Linton and Deborah Wright Carroll for the copies filed as attachments to [25-1] evidentiary submission by Corr. Med. Svc. ( by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies provided to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 11/16/2000)

Nov. 16, 2000

Nov. 16, 2000

31

MOTION by Equal Employ Opp Com to Modify [10-1] Scheduling order ; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 12/07/2000)

Dec. 7, 2000

Dec. 7, 2000

32

Notice Concerning Settlement Conference and Mediation filed by Equal Employ Opp Com; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 12/11/2000)

Dec. 11, 2000

Dec. 11, 2000

33

ORDER granting [31-1] motion to Modify [10-1] Scheduling order; resetting Response to Motion set to 12/15/2000 for [26-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to all claims asserted by the EEOC on behalf of Altoria Taylor and "other individuals aggrieved", and for [23-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to all claims asserted by the EEOC on behalf of Cynthia Scott; setting reply brief deadline for 12/29/2000 for Corr. Med. Svc. ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ), copies provided to counsel. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 12/12/2000)

Dec. 12, 2000

Dec. 12, 2000

35

RESPONSE by Equal Employ Opp Com to [26-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to all claims asserted by the EEOC on behalf of Altoria Taylor and "other individuals aggrieved" by Corr. Med. Svc., [23-1] motion for Summary Judgment as to all claims asserted by the EEOC on behalf of Cynthia Scott by Corr. Med. Svc. referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 12/15/2000)

Dec. 15, 2000

Dec. 15, 2000

36

EVIDENTIARY SUBMISSION (w/Exhibits A-Z and A-J attached) by Equal Employ Opp Com in support of [35-1] response to deft's motions for summary judgment, referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker. FILED UNDER SEPARATE COVER (dkt clerk) Modified on 12/19/2000 (Entered: 12/15/2000)

Dec. 15, 2000

Dec. 15, 2000

37

ORDER setting Mediation Conference for 9:00 1/16/01 in chambers before Mag. Judge John L. Carroll ; directing the parties that on or before 1/12/01 to provide directly to the mag. judge a confidential mediation conference statement, as further set out ( signed by Mag. Judge John L. Carroll ) , copies provided to counsel, YG, SL, JT & HC. (cc) (Entered: 12/21/2000)

Dec. 21, 2000

Dec. 21, 2000

38

MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. to Strike the hearsay portions of the affidavits and statements contained in [36-1] eviventiary submission by Equal Employ Opp Com ; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 12/27/2000)

Dec. 22, 2000

Dec. 22, 2000

39

ORDER allowing the plaintiff to file a response; Response to Motion set to 1/10/01 for [38-1] motion to Strike the hearsay portions of the affidavits and statements contained in [36-1] eviventiary submission by Equal Employ Opp Com ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies provided to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 01/04/2001)

Jan. 4, 2001

Jan. 4, 2001

40

REPLY BRIEF by Corr. Med. Svc. to [35-1] response to defendant's motion for summary judgment by Equal Employ Opp Com (w/affidavit of Larry Linton attached); referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 01/05/2001)

Jan. 4, 2001

Jan. 4, 2001

41

MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. for Leave to submit new evidentiary material in support of its reply brief (w/proposed affidavit of Larry Linton attached); referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 01/05/2001)

Jan. 4, 2001

Jan. 4, 2001

42

RESPONSE by Equal Employ Opp Com to [38-1] motion to Strike by Corr. Med. Svc. (w/attachment); referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 01/11/2001)

Jan. 10, 2001

Jan. 10, 2001

43

ORDER resetting Scheduling Order Deadlines: Jury Trial reset for 10:00 3/12/01 immediately following jury selection before Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies provided to counsel, YG, JT, WR & HC. (cc) (Entered: 01/12/2001)

Jan. 12, 2001

Jan. 12, 2001

44

ORDER directing the parties to file a joint stipulation of dismissal or other appropriate pleadings; setting Advise Court of Settlement deadline to 1/31/01 ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies provided to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 01/18/2001)

Jan. 18, 2001

Jan. 18, 2001

46

Stamped ORDER granting [45-1] motion to Extend Time to submit joint stipulation of dismissal to the court; resetting Advise Court of Settlement deadline to 2/12/01 ( by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies provided to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 02/02/2001)

Feb. 2, 2001

Feb. 2, 2001

47

MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. for additional extension of time to submit proposed consent decree to the court ; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 02/26/2001)

Feb. 23, 2001

Feb. 23, 2001

48

Stamped ORDER granting [47-1] motion for additional extension of time to submit proposed consent decree to the court; resetting Advise Court of Settlement deadline to 3/11/01 ( by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies provided to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 03/01/2001)

March 1, 2001

March 1, 2001

49

ORDER setting Telephone Conference for 10:00 3/7/01 before Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ; directing counsel for defendant to set up the call ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies faxed to counsel as directed. (cc) (Entered: 03/02/2001)

March 2, 2001

March 2, 2001

50

MOTION by Corr. Med. Svc. for Heidi A. Wells to Withdraw as Attorney ; referred to Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker (cc) (Entered: 03/07/2001)

March 7, 2001

March 7, 2001

51

PROPOSED CONSENT DECREE (w/attachments); referred to Mag. Judge Walker. (cc) (Entered: 03/08/2001)

March 8, 2001

March 8, 2001

52

Stamped ORDER granting [50-1] motion for Heidi A. Wells to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated attorney Heidi A. Wells for Corr. Med. Svc. ( by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies provided to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 03/08/2001)

March 8, 2001

March 8, 2001

53

CONSENT DECREE ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ), copies provided to counsel. (cc) (Entered: 03/08/2001)

March 8, 2001

March 8, 2001

54

ORDER that upon consideration of [53-1] Consent Decree, the clerk is ordered to close this case, with the parties permitted to reopen it only to the extent necessary for enforcement of the Consent Decree pursuant to Section IV(F) without payment of additional court costs ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies provided to counsel, YG, JT, WR & HC. (cc) (Entered: 03/08/2001)

March 8, 2001

March 8, 2001

Case closed (cc) (Entered: 03/09/2001)

March 8, 2001

March 8, 2001

55

ORDER directing the Clerk's office to remove the unsigned settlement agreement attached to [53-1] consent decree and return to the attorneys for the defendant ( signed by Mag. Judge Susan R. Walker ) , copies provided to counsel. (mfm) (Entered: 05/17/2001)

May 17, 2001

May 17, 2001

Case Details

State / Territory: Alabama

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 31, 1999

Closing Date: March 8, 2001

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers.

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

Correctional Medical Services, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

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

Order Duration: 2001 - 2003

Content of Injunction:

Neutral/Positive Reference

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Issues

General:

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits