Case: EEOC v. MACNAB MANUFACTURING INC.

2:99-cv-00733 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: May 10, 1999

Closed Date: Aug. 3, 2005

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Seattle office filed this suit on May 10, 1999 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The EEOC alleged that defendant Macnab Manufacturing, Inc., violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by discriminating on the basis of sex and retaliation against two female complainants. The complainants were allowed limited intervention in the case.The court entered a consent decree on August 3, 2000. The defendant were required to pay $330,000, which was to be appr…

The EEOC's Seattle office filed this suit on May 10, 1999 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The EEOC alleged that defendant Macnab Manufacturing, Inc., violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by discriminating on the basis of sex and retaliation against two female complainants. The complainants were allowed limited intervention in the case.

The court entered a consent decree on August 3, 2000. The defendant were required to pay $330,000, which was to be appropriately dispersed by the complainant's counsel to the appropriate parties. The defendant was also required to obtain a "sexual harassment consultant" who would help the defendant in drafting antidiscrimination policies and creating an effective complaint procedure for sexual harassment. Defendant was also ordered to implement a training program for its employees to prevent sexual harassment and was ordered to implement policies promoting supervisor accountability for sexual harassment. Finally, the defendants were required to prepare and submit reports to the EEOC for five years so that the EEOC could monitor their progress.

It has been more than five years since the implementation of the consent decree, and there has been no subsequent action on the docket. It is most likely that the case is closed.

The EEOC's Birmingham office filed this suit on March 31, 1998 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Northwestern Division. The EEOC alleged that defendant Estes Oil Company, Inc., violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by discriminating against a class of female employees. Soon after filing, one complainant intervened in the suit. The second complainant later intervened, but the defendant alleged that a settlement had already been reached with that complainant. The court granted the motion to intervene but also granted the defendant's motion to enforce the previously reached settlement agreement. The second complainant settled for $12,000 according to the findings and recommendation resulting from the hearing to enforce the settlement agreement. No other available documents revealed the extent of the defendant's settlement. By February of 2000, all claims were resolved.

Summary Authors

Megan Brown (1/12/2018)

People


Judge(s)

Lasnik, Robert S. (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cordon, Claire (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Phillips, Robin Williams (Washington)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Rowe Hoogkamer, Carmen R. (Washington)

Smart, William Candler (Washington)

Judge(s)

Lasnik, Robert S. (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

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2:99-cv-00733

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Macnab Manufacturing, Inc.

Aug. 3, 2000

Aug. 3, 2000

Docket
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2:99-cv-00733

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Macnab Manufacturing, Inc.

Aug. 3, 2000

Aug. 3, 2000

Settlement Agreement

Docket

Last updated March 25, 2024, 3:01 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT JURY TRIAL DEMANDED (Summons(es) issued) Receipt # fee waived (PM) (Entered: 05/15/1999)

May 10, 1999

May 10, 1999

2

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint executed upon defendant Mcnab Mfg Inc on 5/11/99 (VK) (Entered: 05/18/1999)

May 13, 1999

May 13, 1999

3

MOTION to intervene by Maureen and Calvin Bendixen, Beverly Campbell, and Christine and James Huestis NOTED FOR 5/28/99(VK) Modified on 05/20/1999 (Entered: 05/18/1999)

May 13, 1999

May 13, 1999

4

MEMORANDUM in support of motion to intervene [3−1] (VK) (Entered: 05/18/1999)

May 13, 1999

May 13, 1999

5

AFFIDAVIT of William C. Smart regarding motion to intervene [3−1] (VK) (Entered: 05/18/1999)

May 13, 1999

May 13, 1999

PROPOSED COMPLAINT IN INTERVENTION re: motion to intervene [3−1] (VK) (Entered: 05/18/1999)

May 13, 1999

May 13, 1999

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to intervene [3−1] (VK) (Entered: 05/18/1999)

May 13, 1999

May 13, 1999

6

RESPONSE in opposition by defendant to pltf's motion to intervene by Maureen and Calvin Bendixen, Beverly Campbell, and Christine and James Huestis [3−1] (VK) (Entered: 05/27/1999)

May 24, 1999

May 24, 1999

8

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant by Robin Williams Phillips (RS) (Entered: 06/02/1999)

May 24, 1999

May 24, 1999

9

REPLY by pltf/intervenors TO RESPONSE to motion to intervene by Maureen and Calvin Bendixen, Beverly Campbell, and Christine and James Huestis [3−1] (RS) (Entered: 06/02/1999)

May 27, 1999

May 27, 1999

10

DECLARATION of A. Luis Lucero Jr by plaintiff (RS) (Entered: 06/02/1999)

May 27, 1999

May 27, 1999

11

ANSWER to complaint [1−1] by defendant (RS) (Entered: 06/02/1999)

May 28, 1999

May 28, 1999

12

ORDER/NOTICE OF JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due 8/16/99 (cc: counsel, Judge) (RS) (Entered: 06/04/1999)

June 3, 1999

June 3, 1999

13

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA of Harry Lang on 6/10/99 (VK) (Entered: 06/17/1999)

June 14, 1999

June 14, 1999

14

ORDER ALLOWING LIMITED INTERVENTION by Judge Robert S. Lasnik GRANTING motion to intervene by Maureen and Calvin Bendixen, Beverly Campbell, and Christine and James Huestis [3−1], but MacNab Manuf shall remain the sole dft. The proposed complaint in intervention is rejected and intervenors are granted leave to file an amended complaint (cc: counsel, Judge) (RS) (Entered: 07/09/1999)

July 8, 1999

July 8, 1999

15

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA of Leonard's Metal on 7/26/99 (KERR) (Entered: 08/02/1999)

July 29, 1999

July 29, 1999

16

MINUTE ORDER: by direction of Judge Robert S. Lasnik ; joint status report ddl continued to 8/20/99 (cc: counsel, Judge) (dktclk) (Entered: 08/16/1999)

Aug. 13, 1999

Aug. 13, 1999

17

MOTION by intervenor−plaintiffs to amend complaint in intervention to comply with court's order and to add party Julie Stroh NOTED FOR 9/3/99 (RS) (Entered: 08/18/1999)

Aug. 16, 1999

Aug. 16, 1999

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to amend complaint in intervention to comply with court's order and to add party Julie Stroh [17−1] (RS) (Entered: 08/18/1999)

Aug. 16, 1999

Aug. 16, 1999

PROPOSED amended complaint in intervention re: motion to amend complaint in intervention to comply with court's order and to add party Julie Stroh [17−1] (RS) (Entered: 08/18/1999)

Aug. 16, 1999

Aug. 16, 1999

18

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by intervenor−plaintiff of motion to amend complaint in intervention to comply with court's order and to add party Julie Stroh [17−1] etc (RS) (Entered: 08/18/1999)

Aug. 16, 1999

Aug. 16, 1999

19

JOINT STATUS REPORT filed by all parties. Est. Trial Days: 18 (VK) (Entered: 08/24/1999)

Aug. 20, 1999

Aug. 20, 1999

20

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA of Julie Stroh on 8/23/99 (RS) (Entered: 08/27/1999)

Aug. 24, 1999

Aug. 24, 1999

21

MINUTE ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE &RELATED DATES PURSUANT TO LR 16: by Judge Robert S. Lasnik ; jury trial 10/30/00 ; discovery ddl 7/10/00 ; mtn filing ddl 6/8/00 ; disp mtn ddl 8/3/00; pretrial order ddl 10/10/00 ; trial brief ddl 10/25/00 ; Voir dire/jy inst 10/25/00 ; 39.1 designation effective 7/10/00 (cc: counsel, Judge) (RS) (Entered: 08/27/1999)

Aug. 25, 1999

Aug. 25, 1999

22

RESPONSE (MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION) by defendant to motion to amend complaint in intervention to comply with court's order and to add party Julie Stroh [17−1] (RS) (Entered: 09/01/1999)

Aug. 30, 1999

Aug. 30, 1999

23

MOTION by intervenor−plaintiffs to quash dft's depo notices and to compel production of docs NOTED FOR 9/17/99 (RS) (Entered:

Aug. 30, 1999

Aug. 30, 1999

25

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by intervenor−plaintiff of motion to quash dft's depo notices and to compel production of docs [23−1]etc (RS) (Entered: 09/01/1999)

Aug. 30, 1999

Aug. 30, 1999

26

REPLY by plaintiff TO RESPONSE to motion to amend complaint in intervention to comply with court's order and to add party Julie Stroh [17−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Sept. 1, 1999

Sept. 1, 1999

27

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of motion reply [26−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/03/1999)

Sept. 1, 1999

Sept. 1, 1999

28

RESPONSE (OPPOSITION) by defendant to motion to quash dft's depo notices and to compel production of docs [23−1] (RS) (Entered: 09/15/1999)

Sept. 13, 1999

Sept. 13, 1999

29

DECLARATION of Robin Williams Phillips by defendant re: motion response [28−1] with exhibits attached (RS) (Entered: 09/15/1999)

Sept. 13, 1999

Sept. 13, 1999

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to quash dft's depo notices and to compel production of docs [23−1] (RS) (Entered: 09/15/1999)

Sept. 13, 1999

Sept. 13, 1999

30

DECLARATION of EEOC by plaintiff re pltf−intervenors' motion to quash dft's depo notices and to compel production of docs [23−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/17/1999)

Sept. 14, 1999

Sept. 14, 1999

31

REPLY by defendant TO RESPONSE in support of motion to quash dft's depo notices and to compel production of docs [23−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 16, 1999

Sept. 16, 1999

32

AFFIDAVIT of William C. Smart re: motion reply [31−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 16, 1999

Sept. 16, 1999

33

SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT of William C. Smart re: motion reply [31−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 16, 1999

Sept. 16, 1999

34

AFFIDAVIT of David R. Rogers re: motion reply [31−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 16, 1999

Sept. 16, 1999

35

SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of Claire Cordon by defendant re: motion reply [31−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 16, 1999

Sept. 16, 1999

36

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant of motion reply [31−1] etc. (VK) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 16, 1999

Sept. 16, 1999

37

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by defendant to motion to quash dft's depo notices and to compel production of docs [23−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 16, 1999

Sept. 16, 1999

38

AMENDED REPLY by intervenor−plaintiff TO RESPONSE in support to motion to quash dft's depo notices and to compel production of docs [23−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 17, 1999

Sept. 17, 1999

39

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by intervenor−plaintiff of motion reply [38−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

Sept. 17, 1999

Sept. 17, 1999

40

SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of Robin Williams Phillips by defendant Mcnab Mfg Inc in opposition to pltf−intervenors' motion to quash and to compel production of ducuments [29−1] (VK) (Entered: 09/21/1999)

Sept. 20, 1999

Sept. 20, 1999

41

ORDER by Judge Robert S. Lasnik DENYING pltf's motion to quash dft's depo notices and to compel production of docs [23−1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (VK) (Entered: 09/21/1999)

Sept. 21, 1999

Sept. 21, 1999

43

AMENDED COMPLAINT [1−1] by plaintiff EEOC; adding Julie Stroh as pltf−intervenor (CL) (Entered: 10/07/1999)

Oct. 6, 1999

Oct. 6, 1999

44

AMENDED COMPLAINT in intervention: Intervention by intervenor−plaintiffs (dktclk) (Entered: 10/18/1999)

Oct. 13, 1999

Oct. 13, 1999

45

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and amended complaint in intervention executed upon Claire Cardin on 10/14/99 (RS) (Entered: 10/22/1999)

Oct. 18, 1999

Oct. 18, 1999

46

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA of Precision Aerospace on 10/5/99 (RS) (Entered: 10/22/1999)

Oct. 18, 1999

Oct. 18, 1999

47

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA of North Amer Crane on 10/15/99 (RS) (Entered: 10/22/1999)

Oct. 19, 1999

Oct. 19, 1999

48

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and amended complaint in intervention executed upon defendant Mcnab Mfg Inc on 10/18/99 (VK) (Entered: 11/03/1999)

Oct. 28, 1999

Oct. 28, 1999

49

ANSWER to complaint in intervention with affirmative defenses [44−1] and COUNTERCLAIMS by defendant (VK) (Entered: 11/09/1999)

Nov. 8, 1999

Nov. 8, 1999

LODGED ORDER: stipulated protective order (RS) (Entered: 01/14/2000)

Jan. 13, 2000

Jan. 13, 2000

51

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA of Toys R Us on 1/7/00 (KERR) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 14, 2000

Jan. 14, 2000

50

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER re confidentiality of documents produced by the parties by Judge Robert S. Lasnik (cc: counsel, Judge) (VK) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

Jan. 18, 2000

Jan. 18, 2000

52

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA of Jo Powers on 1/13/00 (KERR) (Entered: 01/24/2000)

Jan. 19, 2000

Jan. 19, 2000

53

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA of John Marti on 1/12/00 (RS) (Entered: 01/27/2000)

Jan. 21, 2000

Jan. 21, 2000

54

MOTION by defendant for confidential designation pursuant to the stipulated protective order NOTED FOR 3/10/00 (VK) (Entered: 02/23/2000)

Feb. 18, 2000

Feb. 18, 2000

55

DECLARATION of Lisa Ann Sharpe by defendant re motion for confidential designation pursuant to the stipulated protective order [54−1] (VK) (Entered: 02/23/2000)

Feb. 18, 2000

Feb. 18, 2000

LODGED ORDER: re: granting deft's motion for confidential designation pursuant to the stipulated protective order [54−1] (VK) (Entered: 02/23/2000)

Feb. 18, 2000

Feb. 18, 2000

56

RESPONSE by plaintiff, intervenor−plaintiffs to motion for confidential designation pursuant to the stipulated protective order [54−1] (KERR) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

March 6, 2000

March 6, 2000

57

DECLARATION of David R Rogers by plaintiff, intervenor−plaintiffs in support of motion response [56−1] (Exhibits 1−9 Attached) (KERR) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

March 6, 2000

March 6, 2000

58

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff, intervenor−plaintiffs of motion response [56−1], etc. (KERR) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

March 6, 2000

March 6, 2000

59

REPLY by defendant TO RESPONSE to motion for confidential designation pursuant to the stipulated protective order [54−1] (KERR)

March 9, 2000

March 9, 2000

61

ORDER by Judge Robert S. Lasnik re deft's motion for confidential designation pursuant to the stipulated protective order [54−1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (VK) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

April 4, 2000

April 4, 2000

62

WITNESS LIST/DISCLOSURE OF EXPERT WITNESS submitted by defendant (MD) (Entered: 05/15/2000)

May 11, 2000

May 11, 2000

63

EXPERT WITNESS DISCLOSED by plaintiff and intervenor−plaintiffs (VK) (Entered: 06/12/2000)

June 8, 2000

June 8, 2000

64

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF DEPOSITION SUBPOENA of Target Corp on 6/8/00 (MD) (Entered: 06/14/2000)

June 13, 2000

June 13, 2000

65

ORDER OF DISMISSAL by Judge Robert S. Lasnik : Counsel having notified the Court of settlement of this case, and it appearing that no issue remains for the Court's determination, IT IS ORDERED that this action and all claims asserted herein are DISMISSED with prejudice and without costs to any party. In the event that settlement is not perfected, any party may move to reopen the case within 90 days of the date of this order (cc: counsel, Judge, GG) (VK) (Entered: 06/29/2000)

June 28, 2000

June 28, 2000

LODGED ORDER: consent decree and (proposed) order of dismissal (VK) (Entered: 08/03/2000)

Aug. 2, 2000

Aug. 2, 2000

66

CONSENT DECREE and order of dismissal by Judge Robert S. Lasnik: consent decree approved and case dismissed with prejudice and without costs (cc: counsel, Judge, GG, Jgm. Book) Entered on: 8/3/00 (VK) (Entered: 08/03/2000)

Aug. 3, 2000

Aug. 3, 2000

Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 10, 1999

Closing Date: Aug. 3, 2005

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

Macnab Manufacturing Inc, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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: 330,000

Order Duration: 2000 - 2005

Content of Injunction:

Expungement of Employment Record

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Reporting

Recordkeeping

Auditing

Monitoring

Issues

General:

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit