Case: EEOC v. FAROOQI ENTERPRISES

2:05-cv-02043 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Filed Date: Sept. 28, 2005

Closed Date: Feb. 15, 2007

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Case Summary

In September 2005, the EEOC district office in Birmingham, Alabama brought this suit against Faroqui Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a Hardee's), a regional fast food restaurant franchise, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The complaints alleged that the defendant violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by creating and maintaining a sexually hostile work environment. One of the charging parties intervened, adding state tort claims.

In February 2007, the parties voluntarily dismissed the case. The reasons for the dismissal are not known.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (7/25/2007)

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Docket [PACER]

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Complaint

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Sept. 28, 2005

Sept. 28, 2005

Complaint
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Amended and Restated Complaint of Plaintiff-Intervenor Mary E. James

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May 8, 2006

May 8, 2006

Complaint
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Stipulation of Dismissal

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Feb. 14, 2007

Feb. 14, 2007

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Final Order

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Feb. 15, 2007

Order/Opinion

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Docket

Last updated March 27, 2024, 3:14 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT against Farooqi Enterprises, Inc. , filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(JLC, ) (Entered: 09/28/2005)

Sept. 28, 2005

Sept. 28, 2005

2

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to The Corporation Company as agent for Farooqi Enterprises Inc. on 10/04/2005 by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Waiver of Service due by 11/3/2005. (Graham, J) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

Nov. 8, 2005

Nov. 8, 2005

3

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Farooqi Enterprises, Inc. waiver sent on 11/3/2005, answer due 1/2/2006. (Graham, J) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

Nov. 8, 2005

Nov. 8, 2005

ORDER granting 4 Motion. Deft's time to Answer is extended until January 4, 2006. Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 11/28/05. (ACW) (Entered: 11/28/2005)

Nov. 28, 2005

Nov. 28, 2005

5

ANSWER to Complaint by Farooqi Enterprises, Inc..(Adams, Robin) (Entered: 12/28/2005)

Dec. 28, 2005

Dec. 28, 2005

6

UNIFORM INITIAL ORDER - with appendices attached. Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 12/28/05. (YMB) (Entered: 12/28/2005)

Dec. 28, 2005

Dec. 28, 2005

7

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Farooqi Enterprises, Inc.. (Adams, Robin) (Entered: 12/29/2005)

Dec. 29, 2005

Dec. 29, 2005

8

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Adams, Robin) (Entered: 01/10/2006)

Jan. 10, 2006

Jan. 10, 2006

9

SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 10/31/2006. Dispositive motions due by 11/14/2006. Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 1/11/06. (YMB) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

Jan. 11, 2006

Jan. 11, 2006

10

NOTICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of Compliance with Court's Standin Order Establishing Pretrial Procedure (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3)(Graham, J) (Entered: 01/26/2006)

Jan. 26, 2006

Jan. 26, 2006

11

NOTICE by Arendall of Attorneys' Lien (Arendall, David) (Entered: 02/24/2006)

Feb. 24, 2006

Feb. 24, 2006

12

MOTION to Intervene By Mary E. James by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit A to the Complaint# 3 Exhibit B to the Complaint)(Denson, Jonna) (Entered: 03/17/2006)

March 17, 2006

March 17, 2006

ORDER setting motion deadline 12 Motion to Intervene -- Opposition to the motion should be filed within 20 days from the date of this order. Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 3/28/06. (ACW) (Entered: 03/28/2006)

March 28, 2006

March 28, 2006

13

Opposition to re 12 Plaintiff-Intervenor Mary E. James' Motion to Intervene and Amended and Restated Complaint filed by Farooqi Enterprises, Inc.. (Adams, Robin) (Entered: 03/30/2006)

March 30, 2006

March 30, 2006

14

Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Graham, J) (Entered: 04/05/2006)

April 5, 2006

April 5, 2006

ORDER GRANTING 14 Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Attorney, Attorney C Emanuel Smith for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission added. Attorney Charles Guerrier terminated. Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 4/7/2006. (JLC, ) (Entered: 04/07/2006)

April 7, 2006

April 7, 2006

ORDER setting motion hearing re 12 Motion to Intervene, for Wednesday, 4/26/06 at 5:00 PM, Courtroom 6A, Hugo Black US Courthouse, Bham, AL. Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 4/18/06. (YMB) (Entered: 04/18/2006)

April 18, 2006

April 18, 2006

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins : Motion Hearing held on 4/26/2006 re 12 MOTION to Intervene By Mary E. James filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Opening stmts. Arguments of counsel. Motion taken under advisement as stated on the record. Written order to be entered. Adj. (Court Reporter Chanetta Sinkfield.) (YMB) (Entered: 04/26/2006)

April 26, 2006

April 26, 2006

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ORDER GRANTING 12 Motion to Intervene and to Amend Complaint. The AMENDED COMPLAINT shall be filed with the Court within 7 days of the entry date of this Order as set out. Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 4/27/2006. (JLC, ) (Entered: 04/27/2006)

April 27, 2006

April 27, 2006

16

Intervenor COMPLAINT, filed by Mary E. James. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Heninger, Stephen) (Entered: 05/08/2006)

May 8, 2006

May 8, 2006

17

Defendant's ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint by Farooqi Enterprises, Inc..(Adams, Robin) (Entered: 05/22/2006)

May 22, 2006

May 22, 2006

18

Summons Issued as to Johnell Myers, returned to Plaintiffs' Attorney for service. (JLC, ) (Entered: 06/05/2006)

June 5, 2006

June 5, 2006

19

SUMMONS Returned Executed on Johnell Myers, served on 6/13/2006, answer due 7/3/2006. (JLC, ) (Entered: 06/14/2006)

June 14, 2006

June 14, 2006

20

DEFENDANT'S ANSWER to Plaintiff-Intervenor Mary E. James'Amended and Restated Complaint by Johnell Myers.(JLC, ) (Entered: 10/20/2006)

Oct. 20, 2006

Oct. 20, 2006

21

Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Graham, J) (Entered: 12/28/2006)

Dec. 28, 2006

Dec. 28, 2006

22

ORDER GRANTING 21 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Julie Lee for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Attorney Mildred Byrd terminated . Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 1/3/2007. (JLC, ) (Entered: 01/03/2007)

Jan. 3, 2007

Jan. 3, 2007

23

ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for Thursday, 2/22/2007 at 9:30 AM, 6th Floor Chambers, before Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins. Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 1/23/07. (YMB) (Entered: 01/23/2007)

Jan. 23, 2007

Jan. 23, 2007

24

NOTICE by Mary E. James Release of Attorney's Lien (Arendall, David) (Entered: 02/14/2007)

Feb. 14, 2007

Feb. 14, 2007

25

STIPULATION of Dismissal by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Mary E. James, Johnell Myers, Farooqi Enterprises, Inc.. (Adams, Robin) (Entered: 02/14/2007)

Feb. 14, 2007

Feb. 14, 2007

26

ORDER DISMISSING CASE after having received the parties 25 Stipulation of Dismissal. All claims of the Plaintiffs other than claims of Plaintiff EEOC for injunctive relief are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The claims of Plaintiff EEOC for injunctive relief are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins on 2/15/2007. (JLC, ) (Entered: 02/15/2007)

Feb. 15, 2007

Feb. 15, 2007

Case Details

State / Territory: Alabama

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 28, 2005

Closing Date: Feb. 15, 2007

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

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

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

EEOC Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Johnell Myers, Private Entity/Person

Faroqui Enterprises, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit