Case: EEOC v. STATEN ISLAND SAVINGS BANK, & the GUARDIAN LIFE IN

1:97-cv-05142 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Filed Date: Sept. 8, 1997

Closed Date: Oct. 26, 2000

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Case Summary

In September 1997, the EEOC district office in New York brought this action against the Guardian Life Insurance Company and the Staten Island Savings Bank in the U.S. district Court for the Eastern District of New York. Although the complaint is not available, the memorandum opinion from the Court of Appeals states that one of the defendant's employees alleged that the both defendants violated Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) by providing different benefits for those employees who suffered from mental or emotional disabilities from those who suffered from physical disabilities. The defendants quickly moved for dismissal for failure to state a claim. The claim was dismissed in November 1998 and the EEOC appealed, but the decision was affirmed. See E.E.O.C. v. Staten Island Savings Bank, 207 F.3d 144 (2nd Cir. 2000).

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Kevin Wilemon (7/19/2007)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

99-06011

USCA Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Guardian Life Insurance and Staten Island Savings Bank

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Dec. 8, 2000

Dec. 8, 2000

Docket

1:97-cv-05142

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Staten Island Saving

Dec. 22, 2000

Dec. 22, 2000

Docket

99-06011

99-06035

Opinion [Re: District Court Judgment]

EEOC and Guardian Life Insurance Company v. Staten Island Savings Bank et al

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

March 23, 2000

March 23, 2000

Order/Opinion

207 F.3d 207

Resources

Docket

Last updated March 24, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT filed and summons(es) issued for Staten Island Saving, Guardian Life Insur (Chin, Felix) (Entered: 09/09/1997)

Sept. 8, 1997

Sept. 8, 1997

4

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Guardian Life Insurance Co. on 11/12/97. Answer due on 1/11/98 for Guardian Life Insurance Co. Galeano, Sonia (Entered: 01/23/1998)

Jan. 8, 1998

Jan. 8, 1998

2

LETTER dated 12/24/97 from Roger H. Briton to Michael J. O'Brien, Esq. confirming that the time within defendant, Staten Island Saving Bank, may move against the complaint has been adjourned to 1/16/98. The EEOC will respond to defendant's motion by 2/20/98 and the Bank will reply by 3/20/98. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 01/13/1998)

Jan. 13, 1998

Jan. 13, 1998

3

LETTER dated 1/13/98 from Thomas J. Luz to Judge Raggi enclosing cover letter to counsel for plaintiff re: motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 01/16/1998)

Jan. 16, 1998

Jan. 16, 1998

5

LETTER dated 1/16/98 from Roger H. Briton to Michael J. O'Brien, Esq., Trial Attorney, enclosing notice of motion to dismiss with accompanying memorandum of law. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 02/13/1998)

Feb. 13, 1998

Feb. 13, 1998

6

STIPULATION dated 2/12/98 that plaintiff's papers in opposition to Guardian's motion to dismiss are to be served on counsel for defendants no later than 2/3/98, and Guardian's reply papers shall be served on counsel for plaintiff no later than 3/2/98. C/M ( signed by Judge Reena Raggi ) (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 02/13/1998)

Feb. 13, 1998

Feb. 13, 1998

7

LETTER dated 2/2/98 from Michael J. O'Brien to Frank C. Morris, Esq. and Ms. Jakubowski enclosing EEOC's memorandum of law in opposition to Guardian's motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 02/13/1998)

Feb. 13, 1998

Feb. 13, 1998

9

MOTION by Guardian Life Insurance Company to dismiss . Motion hearing . Declaration of William J. Milani, on behalf of defendant n support of defenant's motion to dismiss. Exhibit A-D. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 03/12/1998)

March 3, 1998

March 3, 1998

10

MEMORANDUM by Guardian Life Insurance Company in support of defendant's [9-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 03/12/1998)

March 3, 1998

March 3, 1998

11

AFFIDAVIT of Thomas J. Luz Re: in support of defendant's [9-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 03/12/1998)

March 3, 1998

March 3, 1998

12

REPLY BRIEF by Guardian Life Insurance Company in further support of defendant's [9-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 03/12/1998)

March 3, 1998

March 3, 1998

8

LETTER dated 2/20/98 from Michael J. O'Brien to Roger H. Briton, Esq. enclosing EEOC's memorandum of law in opposition to the Bank's motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 03/10/1998)

March 10, 1998

March 10, 1998

14

LETTER dated 3/13/98 from Michael J. O'Brien to Judge Raggi requesting an amended briefing schedule. Requesting the Court allow the EEOC until 4/15/98 to file a supplemental response brief to defendants' motion papers in light of Castellano, and that the Court allow defendants until 5/15/98 to file supplemental reply briefs. In light of the amended briefing schedule the Bank will not file a reply brief on 3/20/98. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 03/26/1998)

March 26, 1998

March 26, 1998

Endorsed order dated 3/19/98 on document #14 granting proposed briefing schedule. C/M ( Signed by Judge Reena Raggi ) (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 03/26/1998)

March 26, 1998

March 26, 1998

15

LETTER dated 4/15/98 from Michael J. O'Brien to Counsel that pursuant to Judge Raggi's rules enclosing the EEOC's supplemental response brief and transmittal affidavit of Michael J. O'Brien. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/20/1998)

April 20, 1998

April 20, 1998

16

LETTER dated 4/9/98 from Sandra D. Hauser to Counsel confirming that the parties have agreed upon the revised scheduled for submission of papers: 6/12/98 Allstate's papers; 6/26/98 Chubb's papers; 8/14/98 defendants' responsive papers; 8/28/98 plaintiffs' reply papers. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/20/1998)

April 20, 1998

April 20, 1998

24

SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY BRIEF by Staten Island Savings Bank in further support of [17-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/26/1998)

May 15, 1998

May 15, 1998

17

MOTION by Staten Island Savings Bank to dismiss . Motion hearing . (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/26/1998)

May 18, 1998

May 18, 1998

18

MEMORANDUM by Staten Island Savings Bank in support of defendant's [17-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/26/1998)

May 18, 1998

May 18, 1998

19

RESPONSE by Equal Employemnt Opportunity Commission in opposition to defendant Staten Island Savings Bank's [17-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/26/1998)

May 18, 1998

May 18, 1998

20

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE by Equal Employemnt Opportunity in opposition to defendant's Staten Island Savings Bank's [17-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/26/1998)

May 18, 1998

May 18, 1998

21

TRANSMITTAL AFFIDAVIT of Michael J. O'Brien, Esq. Re: defendants' [17-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/26/1998)

May 18, 1998

May 18, 1998

22

AFFIDAVIT of Catherine Arcuri, Vice President of Human Resources for defendant Staten Island Savings Bank Re: in support of defendant Staten Island Savings [17-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/26/1998)

May 18, 1998

May 18, 1998

23

REPLY BRIEF by Staten Island Savings Bank in further support of Staten Island Savings Bank's [17-1] motion to dismiss. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/26/1998)

May 18, 1998

May 18, 1998

25

LETTER dated 6/9/98 from Roger Briton to Judge Raggi, re: enclosure for the Court's information a copy of the Third Circuit's May 22, 1998 decision in Ford v. Schering-Plough Corp. The reason for this is on behalf of deft Staten Island Savings Bank as the issues considered are identical to the above case presently before this court. w/enclosure. (Dobkin, David) (Entered: 06/16/1998)

June 16, 1998

June 16, 1998

27

MOTION by Guardian Life Insurance Co. for Frank C. Morris to appear pro hac vice . No Motion hearing set for [27-1] motion . Galeano, Sonia (Entered: 08/31/1998)

July 30, 1998

July 30, 1998

28

AFFIDAVIT by Guardian Life Insurance Co. in support of [27-1] motion for Frank C. Morris to appear pro hac vice pursuant to Local Rule 1.3(c). Galeano, Sonia (Entered: 08/31/1998)

July 30, 1998

July 30, 1998

29

AFFIDAVIT by Frank C. Morris, Jr. Counsel for Defendant Guardian Life Insurance Co. in support of [27-1] motion for Frank C. Morris to appear pro hac vice. (See Exhibits A-B Attached) Galeano, Sonia (Entered: 08/31/1998)

July 30, 1998

July 30, 1998

26

ENDORSED ORDER, directing that oral argument in the Motions to dismiss will be heard on 10-16-1998 @ 2:00. (Signed by Judge Reena Raggi, dtd. 8-11-1998.) C/M by Chambers. See faxed letter dtd. 7-9-1998 from Teresa L. Jakubowski to JUDGE RAGGI for the endorsed order. (Mackey, Donna) (Entered: 08/17/1998)

Aug. 17, 1998

Aug. 17, 1998

Endorsed order on doc. #27, granting [27-1] motion for Frank C. Morris to appear pro hac vice. (Signed by Judge Reena Raggi, dated 08.17.98) Copies mailed by Chambers. Galeano, Sonia (Entered: 08/31/1998)

Aug. 31, 1998

Aug. 31, 1998

30

LETTER dated 6/17/98 from Michael J. O'Brien to Judge Raggi that The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission responds to Staten Island Savings Bank's 6/9/98 letter regarding Ford v. Schering-Plough Corp. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 10/09/1998)

Oct. 9, 1998

Oct. 9, 1998

Case closed. *Notified Magistrate Mann. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 11/04/1998)

Oct. 30, 1998

Oct. 30, 1998

35

Calendar entry: before Judge Raggi on 10/30/98 motion held. ESR/Maria Perrone. Counsel for all sides present. Defendant's motion to dismiss the complaint is argued. Motion granted. Complaint ordered dismissed. Judgment to be entered in favor of the defendant. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 12/01/1998)

Oct. 30, 1998

Oct. 30, 1998

31

ORDER dated 11/1/98 granting defendants' [17-1] motion to dismiss granting defendants' [9-1] motion to dismiss. ( signed by Judge Reena Raggi ) *sent to pro-se for jgm. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 11/04/1998)

Nov. 4, 1998

Nov. 4, 1998

32

TRANSCRIPT filed for motion held on 10/30/98 before Judge Raggi. Audio Operator Maria Perrone. Transcribed by Rosalie Lombardi. (24 pages) (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 11/09/1998)

Nov. 6, 1998

Nov. 6, 1998

33

JUDGMENT dated 11/6/98 that the plaintiff take nothing of the defendants; and, that the defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint is granted. ( Signed by Robert C. Heinemann, Clerk of the Court ) C/M (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 11/12/1998)

Nov. 12, 1998

Nov. 12, 1998

34

LETTER dated 10/16/98 from Thomas J. Luz to Judge Raggi on behalf of defendant to confirm that we are available to argue the motions on 10/30/98 at 2:00. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 11/30/1998)

Nov. 30, 1998

Nov. 30, 1998

36

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Equal Employemnt Opportunity Commission. Notice of Appeal and certified copy of docket sent appealing [33-1] judgment order, [31-1] order. Service made by clerk. (McGee, Maryann) (Entered: 01/06/1999)

Dec. 29, 1998

Dec. 29, 1998

Notice of Appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [36-1] appeal (McGee, Maryann) (Entered: 01/06/1999)

Dec. 29, 1998

Dec. 29, 1998

37

USCA Scheduling Order: [36-1] appeal Appeal record due by 2/26/99 . USCA Number: 99-6011 Appellant's brief due 3/5/99. Appellee's brief due 4/5/99. Argument set for 5/17/99. (Gonzalez, Mary) (Entered: 02/09/1999)

Feb. 9, 1999

Feb. 9, 1999

Certified and transmitted INDEX on appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals: [36-1] appeal. Acknowledgment requested. Please note: Index prepared 2/25/99. (McGee, Maryann) (Entered: 04/12/1999)

April 12, 1999

April 12, 1999

39

Acknowledgment from USCA received re: [36-1] appeal. Acknowledgment signed by D.J. on 4/15/99. (McGee, Maryann) (Entered: 04/26/1999)

April 23, 1999

April 23, 1999

Certified and transmitted record on appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals: [36-1] appeal. This record consists of doc# 1-15,17-36. Missing doc#16,37. PLEASE NOTE: RECORD SENT TO AND AS PER KENARD HARRIS/USCA. USCA# 99-6011. Acknowledgment requested. (Vasquez, Liz) (Entered: 02/14/2000)

Feb. 14, 2000

Feb. 14, 2000

40

MANDATE OF USCA (certified copy) Re: [36-1] appeal. On consideration whereof, it is now hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the judgment of said district court be and it hereby is affirmed in accordance with the opinion of this Court. Issued as mandate: 10/19/00. Judge Notified. Ackn. mailed. USCA# 99-6011 ; 99-6035. (Vasquez, Liz) (Entered: 10/30/2000)

Oct. 26, 2000

Oct. 26, 2000

41

Appeal record returned from U.S. Court of Appeals containing documents numbered 1-15,17-38. (Copy of this form returned form returned to Fred Nunnery c/o Court of Appeals.) appeal (Drayton, Lorraine) (Entered: 12/22/2000)

Dec. 22, 2000

Dec. 22, 2000

Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 8, 1997

Closing Date: Oct. 26, 2000

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

Staten Island Savings Bank, Private Entity/Person

Guardian Life Insurance Company, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Monetary Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Pay / Benefits

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits