Case: EEOC (Hadji) v. Albion River Inn, Inc.

3:06-cv-05356 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Aug. 31, 2006

Closed Date: Feb. 27, 2011

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Case Summary

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on August 31, 2006 against Albion River Inn, Inc., on behalf of an Arab restaurant manager who was fired for refusing to apologize to a customer he asked to leave the restaurant. Because the customer allegedly used racial epithets, slurs, and violent language toward the manager and a Tunisian employee, the EEOC sued for race- or national-origin-based retaliat…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on August 31, 2006 against Albion River Inn, Inc., on behalf of an Arab restaurant manager who was fired for refusing to apologize to a customer he asked to leave the restaurant. Because the customer allegedly used racial epithets, slurs, and violent language toward the manager and a Tunisian employee, the EEOC sued for race- or national-origin-based retaliation and discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. sections 2000(e) et seq. The EEOC sought monetary and injunctive relief for the employee, including back pay, benefits, compensation for emotional harm, punitive damages, and revision of antidiscrimination policies. The EEOC also sought its costs.

On February 9, 2007, the employee intervened in the case with the approval of the Court seeking monetary relief. His complaint included the Title VII charges but added claims under state law for discrimination and retaliation in violation of California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and wrongful termination.

During discovery the parties had a dispute about whether mediator privilege (the right to keep discussions with a mediator confidential) extended to a friend of the owners of Albion River Inn, who was a certified financial planner and whose help the owners requested in resolving financial and management disputes. The Court (Judge Susan Illston) held that no privilege applied, because the "mediator" was not part of the court's official program and was mediating, if at all, between the defendants rather than between adverse parties to a lawsuit. 2007 WL 2667430 (N.D. Cal. 2007). The Court denied Defendant's later request to reconsider the issue. 2007 WL 2560718 (N.D. Cal. 2007).

The parties participated in official mediation on May 8, 2007, but did not reach a settlement. The parties eventually did decide to settle, reaching agreement on February 4, 2008, the first day of trial, before the trial began. (The Court later ordered the parties to pay the costs of empaneling a jury for the first day of trial.) The Court entered their settlement agreement as a consent decree on February 27, 2008. The decree contained both monetary and injunctive relief. The employee was to be paid $165,000, inclusive of $75,000 for attorneys' fees and $15,000 for costs. Under the injunctive terms of the decree Albion River Inn was required to revise its anti-discrimination policies and complaint procedure, to post notice of settlement and the complaint procedure, to give employees anti-discrimination training, to report completion of training to the EEOC, and to communicate discipline policies as well as the duty to actively monitor the workplace for discrimination to managers and supervisors. The decree was to remain in effect for three years. No further Court involvement appears on the docket, and the case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Kenneth Gray (7/14/2013)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

O'Hara-Varela, Cindy (California)

Peck, Jonathan T. (California)

Tamayo, William Robert (California)

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3:06-cv-05356

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Albion River Inn, Inc.

June 5, 2007

June 5, 2007

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Complaint

EEOC v. Albion River Inn, Inc.

Aug. 31, 2006

Aug. 31, 2006

Complaint
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Complaint in Intervention

EEOC v. Albion River Inn, Inc.

Feb. 9, 2007

Feb. 9, 2007

Complaint
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Consent Decree

EEOC v. Albion River Inn, Inc.

Feb. 27, 2008

Feb. 27, 2008

Settlement Agreement

Docket

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COMPLAINT (Summons issued; Fee waived) against Albion River Inn, Inc.. Filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2006) Additional attachment(s) added on 9/1/2006 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/31/2006)

Aug. 31, 2006

Aug. 31, 2006

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ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 11/27/2006. Case Management Conference set for 12/1/2006 02:00 PM. (Attachments: # 1 cmc order# 2 standing order)(ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2006) (Entered: 08/31/2006)

Aug. 31, 2006

Aug. 31, 2006

Summons Issued as to Albion River Inn, Inc.. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2006) (Entered: 08/31/2006)

Aug. 31, 2006

Aug. 31, 2006

CASE DESIGNATED for Electronic Filing. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2006) (Entered: 08/31/2006)

Aug. 31, 2006

Aug. 31, 2006

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ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand byAlbion River Inn, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Defendant's Disclosure Statement)(Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 10/16/2006) (Entered: 10/16/2006)

Oct. 16, 2006

Oct. 16, 2006

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Receipt of Service)(O'Hara, Cindy) (Filed on 10/20/2006) (Entered: 10/20/2006)

Oct. 20, 2006

Oct. 20, 2006

5

STIPULATION and Proposed Order selecting Mediation by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (O'Hara, Cindy) (Filed on 11/9/2006) (Entered: 11/09/2006)

Nov. 9, 2006

Nov. 9, 2006

6

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation.. Signed by Judge Illston on 11/13/06. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/13/2006) (Entered: 11/13/2006)

Nov. 13, 2006

Nov. 13, 2006

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*** FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE SEE DOCKET # 8 . *** JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (O'Hara, Cindy) (Filed on 11/27/2006) Modified on 11/28/2006 (ewn, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/27/2006)

Nov. 27, 2006

Nov. 27, 2006

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT CORRECTION OF DOCKET # 7 filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (O'Hara, Cindy) (Filed on 11/27/2006) (Entered: 11/27/2006)

Nov. 27, 2006

Nov. 27, 2006

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PRETRIAL ORDER. Signed by Judge Illston on 12/5/06. (Attachments: # 1)(ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/6/2006)

Dec. 6, 2006

Dec. 6, 2006

RECAP
9

Minute Entry: Initial Case Management Conference held on 12/1/2006 before Illston (Date Filed: 12/6/2006). Case continued to 3/30/07 @ 2:30 p.m. for Further Case Management ConferenceCase continued to 11/30/07 @ 9:00 a.m. for Motions(Motion due 10/26/07, Opposition 11/9/07 Reply 11/16/07)Case continued to 1/22/08 @ 3:30 p.m. for Pretrial ConferenceCase continued to 2/4/08 @ 8:30 a.m. for Trial (jury: Days)Discovery Cutoff: 10/12/07 Designate Experts by: 9/7/07, Rebuttal Experts:9/21/07, Expert Discovery Cutoff:10/12/07 () (ts, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/6/2006) (Entered: 12/06/2006)

Dec. 6, 2006

Dec. 6, 2006

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ADR Clerk's Notice Appointing Peter W. Sherwood as Mediator dated 12/19/2006. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/19/2006) (Entered: 12/19/2006)

Dec. 19, 2006

Dec. 19, 2006

*** FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE. *** Pre MED phone conference scheduled on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/18/2007) Modified on 1/24/2007 (af, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/18/2007)

Jan. 18, 2007

Jan. 18, 2007

Pre MED phone conference scheduled on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Mediator will initiate the call. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/30/2007) (Entered: 01/30/2007)

Jan. 30, 2007

Jan. 30, 2007

12

NOTICE of Appearance by Linda S. Ordonio−Dixon (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 2/7/2007) (Entered: 02/07/2007)

Feb. 7, 2007

Feb. 7, 2007

Stipulation and Proposed Order permitting the Intervention of Abdellatif Hadji by Abdellatif Hadji. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/8/2007) (Entered: 02/08/2007)

Feb. 8, 2007

Feb. 8, 2007

Received Document Complaint in Intervention by Abdellatif Hadji. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/8/2007) (Entered: 02/08/2007)

Feb. 8, 2007

Feb. 8, 2007

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STIPULATION and Order Permitting the Intervention of Abdellatif Hadji by Abdellatif Hadji. (Nied, David) (Filed on 2/9/2007) (Entered: 02/09/2007)

Feb. 9, 2007

Feb. 9, 2007

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First Intervenor COMPLAINT. Filed byAbdellatif Hadji. (Nied, David) (Filed on 2/9/2007) (Entered: 02/09/2007)

Feb. 9, 2007

Feb. 9, 2007

15

STIPULATION (Joint) and Request for Relief from Mediation Deadline and to Continue Case Management Conference by Abdellatif Hadji. (Nied, David) (Filed on 2/9/2007) (Entered: 02/09/2007)

Feb. 9, 2007

Feb. 9, 2007

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ORDER permitting the intervetion of Hadji. Signed by Judge Illston on 2/12/07. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/13/2007)

Feb. 13, 2007

Feb. 13, 2007

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17

ORDER continuing mediation and cmc deadline/date.. Signed by Judge Illston on 2/12/07. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/13/2007)

Feb. 13, 2007

Feb. 13, 2007

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STIPULATION and Protective Order Regarding Personnel Files FRCP 26(c)(1) by Abdellatif Hadji. (Nied, David) (Filed on 4/5/2007) (Entered: 04/05/2007)

April 5, 2007

April 5, 2007

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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Illston on 4/6/07. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/9/2007)

April 9, 2007

April 9, 2007

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20

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand byAlbion River Inn, Inc.. (Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 5/2/2007) (Entered: 05/02/2007)

May 2, 2007

May 2, 2007

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Minute Entry: Further Case Management Conference held on 6/1/2007 before Illston (Date Filed: 6/5/2007). Case continued to 8/17/07 @ 2:30 p.m. for Further Case Management ConferenceCase continued to 8/17/07 @ 9:00 a.m. For Discovery Motion(file 7/6/07, oppo 7/20/07, reply 7/27/07)() (ts, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/5/2007) (Entered: 06/05/2007)

June 5, 2007

June 5, 2007

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Conference set for 8/17/2007 02:30 PM. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/5/2007) (Entered: 06/06/2007)

June 5, 2007

June 5, 2007

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CERTIFICATION OF MEDIATION Session on 5/8/2007, case not settled, no follow up contemplated, mediation complete. Signed by Mediator, Peter W. Sherwood, dated 6/21/2007. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/22/2007) (Entered: 06/22/2007)

June 22, 2007

June 22, 2007

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MOTION to Compel Discovery − Communications between Peter Wells, Flurry Healy and David H. Jones Jr. filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 8/17/2007 02:30 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Ordonio−Dixon# 2 Exhibit s A−C)(Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 7/6/2007) (Entered: 07/06/2007)

July 6, 2007

July 6, 2007

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Proposed Order re 24 MOTION to Compel Discovery − Communications between Peter Wells, Flurry Healy and David H. Jones Jr. by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 7/9/2007) (Entered: 07/09/2007)

July 9, 2007

July 9, 2007

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Memorandum in Opposition to 24 EEOC's Motion to Compel Discovery filed byAlbion River Inn, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Flurry Healy in Support of Opposition)(Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 7/20/2007) Modified on 7/30/2007 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/20/2007)

July 20, 2007

July 20, 2007

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Declaration of Raymond N. Stella Erlach Re Privilege Log Re Mediation Documents filed byAlbion River Inn, Inc.. (Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 7/25/2007) (Entered: 07/25/2007)

July 25, 2007

July 25, 2007

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Reply to 26 Opposition re 24 MOTION to Compel Discovery − Communications between Peter Wells, Flurry Healy and David H. Jones Jr. filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Ordonio−Dixon# 2 Exhibit D# 3 Exhibit E# 4 Exhibit F)(Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 7/30/2007) Modified on 7/31/2007 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/30/2007)

July 30, 2007

July 30, 2007

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply; [PROPOSED] Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 8/17/2007 02:30 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 7/30/2007) (Entered: 07/30/2007)

July 30, 2007

July 30, 2007

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ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's Motion to Extend Deadline for submission of Reply 29 . Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 7/31/2007. (lmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2007) (Entered: 08/01/2007)

Aug. 1, 2007

Aug. 1, 2007

31

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 8/10/2007) (Entered: 08/10/2007)

Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

32

Minute Entry: Further Case Management Conference held on 8/17/2007 before Illston (Date Filed: 8/22/2007). Deft. was granted leave to file a supplemental brief by 8/24/07.The Court granted counsel leave to take an additional ten depositions. If necessary, plaintiff may send interrogatories to determine if additional depositions are actually needed.This case shall be referred to a magistrate−judge for settlement purposes. The settlement conference shall occur during the month of November 2007. () (ts, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/22/2007) (Entered: 08/22/2007)

Aug. 22, 2007

Aug. 22, 2007

CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Maria−Elena James for Settlement. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/23/2007) (Entered: 08/23/2007)

Aug. 23, 2007

Aug. 23, 2007

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Letter from Raymond N. Stella Erlach regarding settlement conference . (Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 8/27/2007) (Entered: 08/27/2007)

Aug. 27, 2007

Aug. 27, 2007

35

NOTICE by Albion River Inn, Inc. of Deposition of Moez M'Rabet (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Subpoena in a Civil Case)(Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 8/30/2007) (Entered: 08/30/2007)

Aug. 30, 2007

Aug. 30, 2007

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ORDER RE: DISCOVERY (SI, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/4/2007)

Sept. 4, 2007

Sept. 4, 2007

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First MOTION for Reconsideration re 36 Order Re: Discovery filed by Albion River Inn, Inc.. (Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 9/5/2007) (Entered: 09/05/2007)

Sept. 5, 2007

Sept. 5, 2007

38

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE A MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND FOR STAY (SI, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/6/2007)

Sept. 6, 2007

Sept. 6, 2007

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NOTICE by Albion River Inn, Inc. of Deposition of Erin Lane (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Subpoena in a Civil Case)(Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 9/12/2007) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

Sept. 12, 2007

Sept. 12, 2007

40

ORDER re Case Referred to Magistrate Judge for Settlement Settlement Conference set for 11/19/2007 02:00 PM.. Signed by Judge MARIA-ELENA JAMES on 9/25/07. (bjt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/25/2007)

Sept. 25, 2007

Sept. 25, 2007

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STIPULATION "STIPULATED MOTION TO EXTEND FACT DISCOVERY DEADLINE; [PROPOSED] ORDER" by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 10/12/2007) (Entered: 10/12/2007)

Oct. 12, 2007

Oct. 12, 2007

42

ORDER extending fact discovery deadline. Signed by Judge Illston on 10/12/07. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2007)

Oct. 15, 2007

Oct. 15, 2007

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Minute Entry: Settlement Conference Case Did Not Settle (Date Filed: 11/19/2007). () (mejlc2, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/19/2007) (Entered: 11/19/2007)

Nov. 19, 2007

Nov. 19, 2007

44

Letter from Plaintiff EEOC and Intervenor Hadji requesting extension of pretrial filing deadline . (Nied, David) (Filed on 1/7/2008) (Entered: 01/07/2008)

Jan. 7, 2008

Jan. 7, 2008

45

ORDER adjusting pretrial briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Illston on 1/8/08. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/8/2008)

Jan. 8, 2008

Jan. 8, 2008

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Joint Pretrial Conference Statement by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 1/8/2008) Modified on 1/9/2008 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/08/2008)

Jan. 8, 2008

Jan. 8, 2008

47

Proposed Joint and Separate Jury Instructions by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 1/8/2008) Modified on 1/9/2008 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/08/2008)

Jan. 8, 2008

Jan. 8, 2008

48

MOTION in Limine 1 through 20 filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motion Hearing set for 1/22/2008 03:30 PM. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Ordonio−Dixon, # 2 Affidavit of Hadji, # 3 Affidavit of M'Rabet)(Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 1/8/2008) (Entered: 01/08/2008)

Jan. 8, 2008

Jan. 8, 2008

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EXHIBITS re 48 MOTION in Limine 1 through 20 1 through 8 filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit 3, # 3 Exhibit 4, # 4 Exhibit 5, # 5 Exhibit 6, # 6 Exhibit 7, # 7 Exhibit 8)(Related document(s) 48 ) (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 1/8/2008) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

Jan. 8, 2008

Jan. 8, 2008

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EXHIBITS re 48 MOTION in Limine 1 through 20 9 through 35 filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, *** # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit FILED IN ERROR. Court Order #58, REMOVING DOCUMENT. *** , # 5 Exhibit)(Related document(s) 48 ) (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 1/9/2008) Modified on 1/10/2008 (ewn, COURT STAFF). Modified on 1/18/2008 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/09/2008)

Jan. 9, 2008

Jan. 9, 2008

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MOTION to Remove Incorrectly Filed Document filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Group 2, # 2 Exhibit Group 4, # 3 Exhibit Group 5)(Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 1/10/2008) (Entered: 01/10/2008)

Jan. 10, 2008

Jan. 10, 2008

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MOTION in Limine filed by Albion River Inn, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of R. Erlach in Support of Defendant's Motions In Limine, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits to Declaration of R. Erlach in Support of Deft.'s Mots. In Limine)(Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 1/11/2008) (Entered: 01/11/2008)

Jan. 11, 2008

Jan. 11, 2008

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Memorandum in Opposition to 51 Plaintiffs' Motions In Limine filed byAlbion River Inn, Inc.. (Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 1/15/2008) (Entered: 01/15/2008)

Jan. 15, 2008

Jan. 15, 2008

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Declaration of Linda Ordonio−Dixon Exhibits A to E filed byAbdellatif Hadji. (Lacayo−Valle, Raquel) (Filed on 1/15/2008) (Entered: 01/15/2008)

Jan. 15, 2008

Jan. 15, 2008

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EXHIBITS A−E Combined for Plaintiff's Motion to Strike and Opposition to Defendant's Motions in Limine filed byAbdellatif Hadji. (Lacayo−Valle, Raquel) (Filed on 1/15/2008) (Entered: 01/15/2008)

Jan. 15, 2008

Jan. 15, 2008

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Memorandum in Opposition to 52 Defendant's Untimely Filed Motions in Limine filed byAbdellatif Hadji. (Lacayo−Valle, Raquel) (Filed on 1/15/2008) Modified on 1/16/2008 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/15/2008)

Jan. 15, 2008

Jan. 15, 2008

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First MOTION to Strike 55 Defendant's Untimely Filed Motions in Limine filed by Abdellatif Hadji. Motion Hearing set for 1/22/2008 03:30 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Lacayo−Valle, Raquel) (Filed on 1/15/2008) Modified on 1/16/2008 (ys, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/15/2008)

Jan. 15, 2008

Jan. 15, 2008

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ORDER by Judge Illston granting 51 Motion to Remove Incorrectly Filed Document (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/17/2008) (Entered: 01/17/2008)

Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

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Proposed Pretrial Order (First) Allowing Courtroom Equipment by Albion River Inn, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 1/22/2008) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

Jan. 22, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008

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Proposed Pretrial Order (Second) Allowing Courtroom Equipment by Albion River Inn, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 1/22/2008) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

Jan. 22, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008

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Proposed Form of Verdict by Abdellatif Hadji. (Lacayo−Valle, Raquel) (Filed on 1/22/2008) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

Jan. 22, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008

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Proposed Voir Dire by Abdellatif Hadji with Proposed Jury Questionnaire attached . (Lacayo−Valle, Raquel) (Filed on 1/22/2008) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

Jan. 22, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008

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Pretrial Conference Statement by Albion River Inn, Inc. (Supplemental Submissions) . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, Defendant's Supplemental Proposed Jury Instructions, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, Agreement/Objections to Plaintiffs' Proposed Jury Questionnaire, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, Defendant's Proposed Additional Voir Dire)(Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 1/22/2008) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

Jan. 22, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008

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Proposed Voir Dire by Abdellatif Hadji Jury Questionnaire . (Lacayo−Valle, Raquel) (Filed on 1/22/2008) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

Jan. 22, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008

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ORDER allowing equipment. (the 2nd order was not signed as the text was blank....). Signed by Judge Illston on 1/23/08. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/23/2008)

Jan. 23, 2008

Jan. 23, 2008

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ORDER - Notice of Settlement Conference and Settlement Conference Order. Settlement Conference set for 1/31/2008 09:30 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward M. Chen on 1/24/2008. (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/24/2008)

Jan. 24, 2008

Jan. 24, 2008

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Minute Entry: Interim Pretrial Conference (Date Filed: 1/24/2008). The case shall be referred to Magistrate−Judge Chen for settlement purposes. The Court anticipates that an ENE type session be conducted by Judge Chen.The Court granted the motion to bifurcate punitive damages.8 trial jurors will be selected.Counsel shall provide to the jury office copies of the juror questionnaire and shall photo copy the set once completed.(Court Reporter S. McVickar.) (ts, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/24/2008) (Entered: 01/24/2008)

Jan. 24, 2008

Jan. 24, 2008

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FINAL PRETRIAL PREPARATION ORDER. Signed by Judge Susan Illston. (SI, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/25/2008)

Jan. 25, 2008

Jan. 25, 2008

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Proposed Order Allowing Courtroom Equipment by Albion River Inn, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Allowing Defense's Video Playback Contractor Courtroom Equipment)(Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 1/25/2008) (Entered: 01/25/2008)

Jan. 25, 2008

Jan. 25, 2008

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jury request (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/28/2008) (Entered: 01/28/2008)

Jan. 28, 2008

Jan. 28, 2008

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ORDER allowing equipment - deft.. Signed by Judge Illston on 1/29/08. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/29/2008)

Jan. 29, 2008

Jan. 29, 2008

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Proposed Order Allowing Electronic Equipment into the Courtroom by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 1/29/2008) (Entered: 01/29/2008)

Jan. 29, 2008

Jan. 29, 2008

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ORDER allowing equipment (intervenor). Signed by Judge Illston on 1/29/08. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/30/2008)

Jan. 30, 2008

Jan. 30, 2008

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Letter from Raymond N. Stella Erlach to Hon. Magistrate Judge Chen . (Erlach, Raymond) (Filed on 1/30/2008) (Entered: 01/30/2008)

Jan. 30, 2008

Jan. 30, 2008

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Minute Entry: Settlement Conference held. Case did not settle. (Date Filed: 1/31/2008). (Court Reporter: Not Recorded.). (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/31/2008) (Entered: 01/31/2008)

Jan. 31, 2008

Jan. 31, 2008

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Proposed Jury Instructions by Abdellatif Hadji Parties' Joint Proposed Jury Instructions: Agreed and Contested . (Nied, David) (Filed on 2/1/2008) (Entered: 02/01/2008)

Feb. 1, 2008

Feb. 1, 2008

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Minute Entry: Further Settlement Conference held 2/4/2008. Case settled. (Date Filed: 2/4/2008). (Court Reporter: Belle Ball (415/373−2529) and FTR 020408 (10:38 − 10:50).). (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/4/2008) (Entered: 02/04/2008)

Feb. 4, 2008

Feb. 4, 2008

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MINUTE ENTRY: JURY TRIAL DID NOT BEGIN.. CASE SETTLED BEFORE JUDGE CHEN... (nothing on the record in SI's courtroom). (Date Filed: 2/5/2008). (Court Reporter B. Ball.) (ts, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/5/2008) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

Feb. 5, 2008

Feb. 5, 2008

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ORDER ASSESSING JURY FEES. Signed by Judge Susan Illston. (SI, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/11/2008)

Feb. 11, 2008

Feb. 11, 2008

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ORDER (SIGNED) assessing jury fees. Signed by Judge Susan Illston. (SI, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/12/2008)

Feb. 12, 2008

Feb. 12, 2008

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81

Proposed Order − [PROPOSED] CONSENT DECREE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 E−Filing Concurrence Statement)(Ordonio−Dixon, Linda) (Filed on 2/26/2008) (Entered: 02/26/2008)

Feb. 26, 2008

Feb. 26, 2008

82

CONSENT DECREE. Signed by Judge Illston on 2/27/08. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/27/2008)

Feb. 27, 2008

Feb. 27, 2008

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82

CONSENT DECREE. Signed by Judge Illston on 2/27/08. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/27/2008)

Feb. 27, 2008

Feb. 27, 2008

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83

STIPULATION of Dismissal of Complaint−In−Intervention by Abdellatif Hadji. (Nied, David) (Filed on 7/3/2008) (Entered: 07/03/2008)

July 3, 2008

July 3, 2008

84

ORDER dismissing complaint in intervention. Signed by Judge Illston on 7/8/08. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2008)

July 8, 2008

July 8, 2008

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84

ORDER dismissing complaint in intervention. Signed by Judge Illston on 7/8/08. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2008)

July 8, 2008

July 8, 2008

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84

ORDER dismissing complaint in intervention. Signed by Judge Illston on 7/8/08. (ts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2008)

July 8, 2008

July 8, 2008

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 31, 2006

Closing Date: Feb. 27, 2011

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

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

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Albion River Inn, 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)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 165,000

Order Duration: 2008 - 2011

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Reporting

Issues

General:

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination-basis:

National origin discrimination

Race discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

National Origin/Ethnicity:

Arab/Afgani/Middle Eastern