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EEOC v. Robert Larson's Chrysler Plymouth of Tacoma, Inc. d/b/a Larson Motors Inc. d/b/a Robert Larson Automotive Group
EE-WA-0112
Docket / Court
C00-5079RJB ( W.D. Wash. )
State/Territory
Washington
Case Type(s)
Equal Employment
Special Collection
EEOC Study -- in sample
Attorney Organization
EEOC
Case Summary
The EEOC's Seattle district office sued Robert Larson's Chrysler Plymouth of Tacoma, Inc., d/b/a Larson Motors, Inc. and Robert Larson Automotive Group, on February 11, 2000 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The EEOC's complaint alleged that the defendant violated ...
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The EEOC's Seattle district office sued Robert Larson's Chrysler Plymouth of Tacoma, Inc., d/b/a Larson Motors, Inc. and Robert Larson Automotive Group, on February 11, 2000 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The EEOC's complaint alleged that the defendant violated Title VII when it discriminated based on race (African American) by creating a racially hostile work environment and retaliating by demoting employees, resulting in their constructive discharge. The parties entered into a consent decree on January 24, 2001, which stipulated that the defendant would pay the complainants up to $750,000 in damages, post a notice of compliance with Title VII, provide Title VII training to its managers and employees, establish an internal complaint procedure, improve supervisor accountability, appoint a Payment Agent to handle distribution of funds from the settlement fund, appoint a Consent Decree Administrator to determine claimant eligibility for monetary awards, and appoint a Consent Decree/Complaint Monitor who will ensure that the defendant is complying with the consent decree and make recommendations for improvements to the defendant.
Kevin Wilemon - 07/24/2007
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Issues and Causes of Action
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Issues
Content of Injunction
Discrimination Prohibition
Implement complaint/dispute resolution process
Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law
Provide antidiscrimination training
Reporting
Retaliation Prohibition
Discrimination-area
Demotion
Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff
Harassment / Hostile Work Environment
Discrimination-basis
Race discrimination
EEOC-centric
Direct Suit on Merits
Private Party intervened in EEOC suit
General
Disparate Treatment
Retaliation
Plaintiff Type
EEOC Plaintiff
Private Plaintiff
Race
Black
Causes of Action
Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. ยง 2000e
Case Details
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Defendant(s)
Does (undisclosed number)
Jennifer Larson
Larson Dodge
Larson Motors, Inc.
Mercedes Benz of Tacoma
Robert Larson
Robert Larson Automotive Group
Robert Larson Chrysler-Plymouth-Jeep-Suzuki-Hyundai
Robert Larson Porche Audi
Robert Larson Volkswagen
Robert Larson's Chrysler Plymouth of Tacoma, Inc.
Toyota of Tacoma
Plaintiff Description
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers.
Indexed Lawyer Organizations
EEOC
Class action status sought
No
Class action status granted
No
Filed Pro Se
No
Prevailing Party
Plaintiff
Public Int. Lawyer
Yes
Nature of Relief
Damages
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief
Settlement
Form of Settlement
Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree
Order Duration
2001 - 2003
Filed
02/11/2000
Case Closing Year
2003
Case Ongoing
No
Documents
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Court
Docket(s)
W.D. Wash.
08/09/2002
3:00-cv-05079-RJB
EE-WA-0112-9000.pdf
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General Documents
W.D. Wash.
01/24/2001
Consent Decree and Order [ECF# 58]
EE-WA-0112-0004.pdf
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Source: PACER [Public Access to Court Electronic Records]
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01/31/2001
EEOC Press Release
EE-WA-0112-0009.pdf
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W.D. Wash.
03/26/2002
Order [ECF# 66]
EE-WA-0112-0006.pdf
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Detail
Source: PACER [Public Access to Court Electronic Records]
W.D. Wash.
05/03/2002
Order Affirming Determination of Settlement Fund Administrator and Dismissing Appeal [ECF# 72]
EE-WA-0112-0007.pdf
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Detail
Source: PACER [Public Access to Court Electronic Records]
W.D. Wash.
08/09/2002
First Report of Decree Monitor [ECF# 74]
EE-WA-0112-0008.pdf
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Source: PACER [Public Access to Court Electronic Records]
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