Case: EEOC v. OLYMPIC SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

2:06-cv-01390 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Sept. 26, 2006

Closed Date: Nov. 1, 2008

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Case Summary

In September 2006, the EEOC district office in San Francisco brought this case against Olympic Security Services, Inc. in the the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The complaint alleged that the defendant violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it refused to hire and accommodate an applicant whose religious beliefs required him to wear a beard. After discovery deadlines were set, the parties settled and a consent decree was entered in May 2007. In th…

In September 2006, the EEOC district office in San Francisco brought this case against Olympic Security Services, Inc. in the the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The complaint alleged that the defendant violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it refused to hire and accommodate an applicant whose religious beliefs required him to wear a beard. After discovery deadlines were set, the parties settled and a consent decree was entered in May 2007.

In the consent decree, the parties agreed that the defendant would pay the aggrieved party $19,100, refrain from discriminating on the basis of religion, review and revise its EEO policy, provide its managers and supervisors with one hour of EEO training, offer the complainant a full-time position, post an EEO notice, and submit compliance reports to the EEOC. No fees or costs were awarded. The terms of the agreement ran for eighteen months. The terms of the agreement were to run for 1.5 years. The docket sheet does not show any further enforcement took place; the case was presumably closed in 2008.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (7/23/2007)

Clearinghouse (6/15/2017)

People


Judge(s)

Coughenour, John C. (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Kucuk, Molly P. (Washington)

Lee, Damien A. (Washington)

Olson, Kathryn Blaire (Washington)

Stanley, John F. (Washington)

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Document

2:06-cv-01390

Docket [PACER]

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Olympic Security Services Inc

June 6, 2007

June 6, 2007

Docket
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2:06-cv-01390

Complaint

EEOC v. Olympic Security Services, Inc.

Sept. 26, 2006

Sept. 26, 2006

Complaint

2:06-cv-01390

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Olympic Security Services, Inc.

May 1, 2007

May 1, 2007

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

Last updated March 18, 2024, 3:08 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT - JURY TRIAL DEMAND against defendant(s) Olympic Security Services Inc (Summons(es) issued) (Receipt #: US Gov't -- No fee req), filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DJ) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

Sept. 26, 2006

Sept. 26, 2006

3

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Damien Anthony Lee on behalf of Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Lee, Damien) (Entered: 10/16/2006)

Oct. 16, 2006

Oct. 16, 2006

4

SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Olympic Security Services Inc on 10/10/2006 (LT, ) (Entered: 10/17/2006)

Oct. 16, 2006

Oct. 16, 2006

5

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL AND SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL on behalf of Defendant Olympic Security Services Inc. Jeffrey Bennett Youmans is substituted as counsel for Defendant. Attorney Tamara Lindale Roe terminated. (Youmans, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/25/2006)

Oct. 25, 2006

Oct. 25, 2006

6

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL AND SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL on behalf of Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Kathryn Blaire Olson is substituted as counsel for Plaintiff. Attorney Molly P Kucuk and John Freeman Stanley terminated. (Olson, Kathryn) (Entered: 10/25/2006)

Oct. 25, 2006

Oct. 25, 2006

7

ANSWER to Complaint by Olympic Security Services Inc.(Youmans, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/30/2006)

Oct. 30, 2006

Oct. 30, 2006

8

MINUTE ENTRY setting status conference: The attorney who will be responsible for trying the case should attend the conference and be prepared to discuss the following matters at the conference: 1. The nature of the case, 2. The status of matters which are presently set before the Court, e.g., hearings, motions, etc., 3. The status of discovery and a time schedule for its completion, 4. A statement of any legal issues about which motions are contemplated and a possible briefing schedule, 5. An estimate of the number of days needed for trial, 6. Whether the case is jury or non-jury, 7. The date by which the case will be ready for trial, and 8. Settlement probabilities. Counsel for all parties are required to appear at the conference. If counsel office is outside of Seattle, arrangements can be made for telephonic participation in the conference. If counsel wish to make such arrangements, they should contact Julie Mahnke, Deputy Clerk at 206-370-8805. COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF IS DIRECTED TO NOTIFY ALL PARTIES OF THE DATE AND TIME OF THE SCHEDULED CONFERENCE. Status Conference set for 12/19/2006 at 09:00 AM before John C Coughenour. (JM, ) (Entered: 11/01/2006)

Nov. 1, 2006

Nov. 1, 2006

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ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY AND DEPOSITIONS by Judge John C Coughenour. (JM, ) (Entered: 11/01/2006)

Nov. 1, 2006

Nov. 1, 2006

10

APPLICATION AND ORDER admitting Douglas A Darch for defendant Olympic Security Services Inc pro hac vice. Receipt # SEA5056. (LT, ) (Entered: 11/03/2006)

Nov. 3, 2006

Nov. 3, 2006

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MINUTES OF STATUS CONFERENCE: JCC; Dep Clerk: JM; CR: Roth; Counsel: Darch/Youmans/Lee; Called, counsel advises the Court of status. Court directs counsel to be guided by Local Civil Rule 16 in completing discovery and filing dispositive motions. Note that all depositions, discovery and perpetuation, must be completed before the discovery completion date. Jury instructions, if any, are to be filed with the Clerk and shall include an original version and two copies thereof, each numbered sequentially and with citations, and one copy on plain white paper without numbering or citations. Counsel are advised that the Court will rely primarily upon the Manual of Model Jury Instructions for the Ninth Circuit in preparation of final instructions for submission to the jury. Counsel are advised that this case is one of several cases set for the week described below. Counsel must be prepared to commence trial as scheduled, but it must be understood that the trial may have to be continued. The Clerk should be contacted as the trial date approaches for further information regarding the calendar. Pretrial and trial schedule are set as follows: Jury Trial is set for 10/15/2007 at 09:30 AM before John C Coughenour. Pretrial Order due by 10/5/2007; Pleading amendment/3rd pty action due by 2/9/2007; 39.1 mediation to be completed by 8/24/2007; Trial briefs to be submitted by 10/11/2007; Proposed voir dire/jury instructions due by 10/11/2007; (JM, ) (Entered: 12/19/2006)

Dec. 19, 2006

Dec. 19, 2006

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Stipulated MOTION Consent Decree by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Entering Consent Decree)Noting Date 4/24/2007.(Lee, Damien) (Entered: 04/24/2007)

April 24, 2007

April 24, 2007

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CONSENT DECREE by Judge John C Coughenour. (CL, ) (Entered: 05/01/2007)

May 1, 2007

May 1, 2007

14

NOTICE of Change of Address of Attorney Jeffrey Bennett Youmans. Filed by Defendant Olympic Security Services Inc. (Youmans, Jeffrey) (Entered: 06/06/2007)

June 6, 2007

June 6, 2007

Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 26, 2006

Closing Date: Nov. 1, 2008

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

Olympic Security Services, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

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: 19100

Order Duration: 2007 - 2008

Content of Injunction:

Hire

Expungement of Employment Record

Discrimination Prohibition

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Recordkeeping

Monitoring

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Accommodation / Leave

Hiring

Discrimination-basis:

Religion discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits