Case: EEOC v. REMO'S MUSHROOM SERVICES, INC.

2:05-cv-05131 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Sept. 28, 2005

Closed Date: 2009

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Case Summary

In September 2005, the Philadelphia office of the EEOC brought this Title VII suit against Remo's Mushroom Services, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The complaint alleged that the defendant created an ethnically hostile work environment for the Mexican workers, retaliating against the Mexican workers with more discipline and intimidation, and did not maintain an anti-discrimination policy. The case settled by entry of a consent decree in March 2007.

The three year consent decree required the defendant to refrain from discrimination and retaliation, adopt an anti-discrimination policy, promote supervisor accountability, provide annual Title VII training for employees, give a report to the EEOC on compliance with the decree, and pay the claimants $25,000. The docket sheet doesn't show any further enforcement took place; the case was presumably closed in 2009.

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Kevin Wilemon (9/7/2007)

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2:05-cv-05131

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Remo's Mushroom Services, Inc.

March 15, 2007

March 15, 2007

Docket
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2:05-cv-05131

Complaint

EEOC v. Remo's Mushroom Services, Inc.

Sept. 28, 2005

Sept. 28, 2005

Complaint
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2:05-cv-05131

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Remo's Mushroom Services, Inc.

March 15, 2007

March 15, 2007

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

Last updated April 16, 2024, 3:07 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against REMO'S MUSHROOM SERVICES, INC. , filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION.(ti, ) (Entered: 09/28/2005)

Sept. 28, 2005

Sept. 28, 2005

One Original Summons Issued as to REMO'S MUSHROOM SERVICES, INC. Forwarded To: Counsel on 9/28/05 (ti, ) (Entered: 09/28/2005)

Sept. 28, 2005

Sept. 28, 2005

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (ti, ) (Entered: 09/28/2005)

Sept. 28, 2005

Sept. 28, 2005

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ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED FROM JUDGE CHARLES R. WEINER TO JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO FOR ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. SIGNED BY CLERK OF COURT, MICHAEL E. KUNZ ON 11/23/05. 11/23/05 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(le, ) (Entered: 11/23/2005)

Nov. 23, 2005

Nov. 23, 2005

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION re: Tom Fredericks served Summons and Complaint upon REMO'S MUSHROOM SERVICES, INC. by Personal Service. REMO'S MUSHROOM SERVICES, INC. served on 11/8/2005, answer due 11/28/2005. (cdd, ) (Entered: 11/28/2005)

Nov. 28, 2005

Nov. 28, 2005

4

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, Certificate of Service by REMO'S MUSHROOM SERVICES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1)(RODDEN, JUDITH) (Entered: 11/28/2005)

Nov. 28, 2005

Nov. 28, 2005

5

Answer to Complaint with Affirmative Defenses, Jury Demand and Certificate of Service filed by REMO'S MUSHROOM SERVICES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(le, ) (Entered: 12/23/2005)

Dec. 23, 2005

Dec. 23, 2005

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Discovery Plan by all parties.(SANTIAGO-FLORES, IRIS) (Entered: 01/27/2006)

Jan. 27, 2006

Jan. 27, 2006

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ORDER THAT DEFENDANT SHALL FILE A MOTION TO DISMISS ON THE ISSUE OF THE COURT'S JURISDICTION BY 2/14/2006, IF SUCH A MOTION IS TO BE FILED. ANY RESPONSE THERETO IS DUE BY 3/14/06. A HEARING ON THE MOTION TO DISMISS IS SET FOR 3/28/2006 AT 9:15 AM IN COURTROOM 11A BEFORE HONORABLE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO. IF NO MOTION TO DISMISS IS FILED, THIS HEARING WILL BE CANCELLED. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 1/31/06. 2/2/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(le, ) (Entered: 02/02/2006)

Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

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SCHEDULING ORDER THAT COUNSEL ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SELF-EXECUTING DISCLOSURE BY 2/3/06. ALL PROPOSED CLAIMANTS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED TO DEFENSE COUNSEL BY SUPPLEMENTS TO THE INITIAL DISCLOSURES BY 6/1/2006. AMENDED PLEADINGS, IF ANY DUE BY 6/1/2006. DISCOVERY DUE BY 10/31/2006. MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT DUE BY 12/29/2006. PRETRIAL MEMOS AND MOTIONS IN LIMINE DUE BY 1/19/2007. TRIAL POOL SET FOR 1/29/2007. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 1/31/06. 2/2/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(le, ) (Entered: 02/02/2006)

Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

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ORDER THAT THE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 3/28/06 AT 9:15 AM IS CANCELLED. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 3/17/06. 3/21/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED.(le, ) (Entered: 03/21/2006)

March 21, 2006

March 21, 2006

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STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE DISCOVERY DEADLINE SHALL BE EXTENDED UNTIL 11/30/2006. AN AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER SHALL BE ISSUED. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 10/26/06. 10/30/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED.(le, ) (Entered: 10/30/2006)

Oct. 27, 2006

Oct. 27, 2006

12

SECOND SCHEDULING ORDER THAT THE PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER IS AMENDED AND THE DISCOVERY DEADLINE IS 11/30/06. ALL MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT DUE ON 12/29/06. PRETRIAL MEMORANDA AND MOTIONS IN LIMINE ARE DUE BY 1/19/2007. THIS CASE IS PLACED IN THE TRIAL POOL ON 1/29/2007. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 10/27/06. 10/31/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(le, ) (Entered: 10/31/2006)

Oct. 30, 2006

Oct. 30, 2006

13

MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery to Extend Deadline Dates Set Forth in the Court's Second Scheduling Order filed by REMO'S MUSHROOM SERVICES, INC..certificate of service. (Attachments: # 1 certificate of service)(RODDEN, JUDITH) (Entered: 11/29/2006)

Nov. 29, 2006

Nov. 29, 2006

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THIRD AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER THAT ALL DISCOVERY SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 12/30/2006. MOTIONS IN LIMINE DUE BY 2/19/2007. PLAINTIFF PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 2/19/2007. DEFENDANT PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 2/19/2007. TRIAL POOL SET FOR 3/1/2007. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 12/1/06. 12/5/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(le, ) (Entered: 12/05/2006)

Dec. 5, 2006

Dec. 5, 2006

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by REMO'S MUSHROOM SERVICES, INC...(RODDEN, JUDITH) (Entered: 12/21/2006)

Dec. 21, 2006

Dec. 21, 2006

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ORDER THAT JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE DATES IS GRANTED. ALL DEADLINES ENLARGED BY 30 DAYS. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 12/22/06.12/27/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (kw, ) (Entered: 12/27/2006)

Dec. 26, 2006

Dec. 26, 2006

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ORDER THAT A TELEPHONE STATUS/SCHEDULING CONFERENCE IS SET FOR 1/18/2007 AT 9:00 AM BEFORE HONORABLE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 1/16/07. 1/16/07 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED BY CHAMBERS.(le, ) (Entered: 01/16/2007)

Jan. 16, 2007

Jan. 16, 2007

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ORDER THAT A HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND/OR CONSENT DECREE WILL BE HELD ON 3/30/2007 AT 10:00 AM IN COURTROOM 11A. COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF SHALL FILE ANY PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND/OR CONSENT DECREE ALONG WITH A SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM WITH THE COURT BY 3/23/2007. IN THE EVENT THAT NO AGREEMENT IS REACHED BY 3/30/2007, A STATUS AND SCHEDULING HEARING WILL TAKE PLACE ON 3/30/2007 AT 10:00 AM IN COURTROOM 11A BEFORE HONORABLE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 1/18/07. 1/18/07 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(le, ) (Entered: 01/18/2007)

Jan. 18, 2007

Jan. 18, 2007

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Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment (Consent Decree) filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Consent Decree)(SANTIAGO-FLORES, IRIS) (Entered: 02/28/2007)

Feb. 28, 2007

Feb. 28, 2007

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ORDER THAT A HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR 3/15/2007 AT 10:00 AM IN COURTROOM 11A BEFORE HONORABLE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO TO CONSIDER THE JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT DECREE. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 3/1/07. 3/2/07 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED BY CHAMBERS.(le, ) (Entered: 03/02/2007)

March 2, 2007

March 2, 2007

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ORDER THAT THE HEARING PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 3/15/2007 IS RESCHEDULED FOR 3/14/2007 AT 9:30 AM BEFORE HONORABLE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 3/2/07. 3/5/07 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED BY CHAMBERS.(le, ) (Entered: 03/05/2007)

March 2, 2007

March 2, 2007

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge EDUARDO C. ROBRENO : Motion Hearing held on 3/14/07 re 20 Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment (Consent Decree) filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Court Reporter: Joseph Matkowski.Statements by counsel. Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Decree is granted. The Court approves the Consent Decree and will retain jurisdiction over the matter through 6/30/2009. Order to follow. (le, ) (Entered: 03/14/2007)

March 14, 2007

March 14, 2007

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CONSENT DECREE THAT DEFENDANT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN DISCRIMINATION AND/OR HARASSMEN OF ANY EMPLOYEE IN VIOLATION OF TITLE VII, ETC.. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 3/14/07. 3/15/07 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED.(le, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 5/24/2007 (gs, ). (Entered: 03/15/2007)

March 15, 2007

March 15, 2007

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ORDER THAT THE PARTIES' JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT DECREE IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THIS COURT WILL RETAIN JURISDICTION OVER THIS ACTION FOR PURPOSES OF ENFORCING THE CONSENT DECREE UNTIL 6/30/2009. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THIS CASE IS DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE AND SHALL BE MARKED CLOSED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 3/14/07.3/15/07 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(le, ) Modified on 3/19/2007 (le, ). (Entered: 03/15/2007)

March 15, 2007

March 15, 2007

Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 28, 2005

Closing Date: 2009

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

Remo's Mushroom Services, Inc. (Avondale, PA), 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: 25000

Order Duration: 2007 - 2009

Content of Injunction:

Neutral/Positive Reference

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

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

Other Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc)

Discrimination-basis:

National origin discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

National Origin/Ethnicity:

Indian