Case: EEOC v. Peabody Coal Company

2:01-cv-01050 | U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Filed Date: June 13, 2001

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The EEOC Phoenix office filed this suit on June 13, 2001 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The suit alleged that defendant Peabody Western Coal's lease agreement with the Navajo Nation violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act because it mandated a hiring preference in favor of Navajo Indians, as opposed to members of other Indian tribes. The complainants, who intervened in the case, were Hopi Indians who were not hired to work at the coal plant. Peabody Western Coal move…

The EEOC Phoenix office filed this suit on June 13, 2001 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The suit alleged that defendant Peabody Western Coal's lease agreement with the Navajo Nation violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act because it mandated a hiring preference in favor of Navajo Indians, as opposed to members of other Indian tribes. The complainants, who intervened in the case, were Hopi Indians who were not hired to work at the coal plant.

Peabody Western Coal moved for summary judgment, arguing that (1) the case could not go forward because the Navajo Nation itself was an indispensable party, but that it could not be joined because the EEOC was not empowered to sue Indian tribes, and that (2) the case presented a nonjusticiable political question. In September 2002, the district court granted the motion, agreeing with the defendant on both counts. E.E.O.C. v. Peabody Coal Co., 214 F.R.D. 549 (D.Ariz., 2002).

The EEOC appealed, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded, holding that "[b]ecause the EEOC is an agency of the United States, the Navajo Nation cannot assert its sovereign immunity as a defense to joinder," and that the political question doctrine was not relevant because this case did not require the court to "make a policy judgment of a legislative nature." E.E.O.C. v. Peabody Coal Co., 400 F.3d 774, 776, 784 (9th Cir. 2005).

On remand, the Navajo Nation, after being joined as a defendant, filed a motion to dismiss the suit on numerous grounds. The motion was converted to a motion for summary judgment and granted on September 30, 2006, and the case was dismissed.

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Jason Chester (7/27/2007)

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Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Baran, Andrea Gail (Arizona)

Denetsosie, Louis (Arizona)

Driscoll-MacEachron, James P (Arizona)

Enfield, Lisa M (Arizona)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Bruno, Mary E (Arizona)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

02-17305

Docket (PACER) [Court of Appeals]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

April 20, 2006

April 20, 2006

Docket

2:01-cv-01050

Docket

EEOC v. Peabody Coal Company, et al

Jan. 10, 2007

Jan. 10, 2007

Docket

06-17261

Docket (PACER) [Court of Appeals]

EEOC v. Peabody Western Coal

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

June 21, 2007

June 21, 2007

Docket
59

2:01-cv-01050

Order

Sept. 26, 2002

Sept. 26, 2002

Order/Opinion

214 F.R.D. 214

02-17305

Appellate Decision

EEOC v. Peabody Western Coal Company

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

Order/Opinion

400 F.3d 400

05-00353

Denial of Petition for Writ of Certiorari

Peabody Western Coal Company v. EEOC

Supreme Court of the United States

Jan. 23, 2006

Jan. 23, 2006

Order/Opinion

546 U.S. 546

142

2:01-cv-01050

Order

EEOC v. Peabody Coal Company, et al

Sept. 30, 2006

Sept. 30, 2006

Order/Opinion

2006 WL 2006

143

2:01-cv-01050

Judgment

EEOC v. Peabody Western Coal Company

Oct. 2, 2006

Oct. 2, 2006

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

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1

COMPLAINT FILED (MAP) (Entered: 06/19/2001)

June 13, 2001

June 13, 2001

PACER
2

RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED (personal) summons/complaint upon Stat Agent for dft Peabody Coal Company on 6/25/01 (MAP) (Entered: 06/29/2001)

June 26, 2001

June 26, 2001

PACER
3

Party elects assignment of case to district judge ; mag election form ddl satisfied 7/11/01 (MAP) (Entered: 07/13/2001)

July 11, 2001

July 11, 2001

PACER
4

MINUTE ORDER that pursuant to Local Rule 1.2(e), a request has been received for a random reassignment of this case to a District Judge FURTHER ORDERED Case reassigned by random draw to Judge Mary H. Murguia All further pleadings should now list the following COMPLETE case number: CIV-01-1050-PHX-MHM (cc: all counsel/MHM/SLV) [4-2] (MAP) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 07/13/2001)

July 13, 2001

July 13, 2001

PACER
5

STIPULATION to extend time to answer complaint [1-1] by pla, dft [5-1] (MAP) (Entered: 07/18/2001)

July 16, 2001

July 16, 2001

PACER
6

MOTION to intervene by Delbert Mariano, Thomas Sahu [6-1] (KMG) (Entered: 07/27/2001)

July 26, 2001

July 26, 2001

PACER
7

MOTION to Dismiss this Case by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-1], and/or to stay this matter during the pendency of the appeal to the Ninth Circuit in Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project.. Case #00-16787 by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-2], and/or to strike portions of the Complaint by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-3] (KMG) (Entered: 08/02/2001)

July 31, 2001

July 31, 2001

PACER
8

AFFIDAVIT of Edward L. Sullivan, Jr. in support of motion to Dismiss this Case by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-1], in support of motion to stay this matter during the pendency of the appeal to the Ninth Circuit in Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project.. Case #00-16787 by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-2], in support of motion to strike portions of the Complaint by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-3] by dft Peabody Coal Company (KMG) (Entered: 08/02/2001)

Aug. 1, 2001

Aug. 1, 2001

PACER
9

ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia granting stipulation to extend time until 7/31/01 to answer complaint [1-1] by pla, dft [5-1] (cc: all counsel) (KMG) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 08/02/2001)

Aug. 2, 2001

Aug. 2, 2001

PACER
10

MINUTE ORDER setting motion to Dismiss this Case [7-1], motion to stay this matter during the pendency of the appeal to the Ninth Circuit in Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project.. Case #00-16787 [7-2] and motion to strike portions of the by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-3] at 1:30PM, 10/29/01 (cc: counsel) 10 (former emp) (Entered: 08/06/2001)

Aug. 6, 2001

Aug. 6, 2001

PACER
11

NOTICE by intervenors of Service of Waiver and Acceptance of Service (MAP) (Entered: 08/18/2001)

Aug. 17, 2001

Aug. 17, 2001

PACER
12

WAIVER AND ACCEPTANCE Of Service of Motion to Intervene upon Pla EEOC by intervenors (MAP) (Entered: 08/18/2001)

Aug. 17, 2001

Aug. 17, 2001

PACER
13

RESPONSE by pla EEOC to motion to Dismiss this Case by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-1], motion to stay this matter during the pendency of the appeal to the Ninth Circuit in Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project.. Case #00-16787 by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-2], motion to strike portions of the Complaint by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-3] (REW) (Entered: 08/23/2001)

Aug. 17, 2001

Aug. 17, 2001

PACER
14

NOTICE by intervenors Delbert Mariano, and Thomas Sahu of service of waiver and acceptance of service (KMG) (Entered: 08/27/2001)

Aug. 24, 2001

Aug. 24, 2001

PACER
15

WAIVER of Service of summons and complaint upon dft Peabody Coal Company ; waiver sent on No Date Indicated. (KMG) (Entered: 08/27/2001)

Aug. 24, 2001

Aug. 24, 2001

PACER
16

MOTION to exceed the page limit for doc(s) Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss and/or Stay and/or Motion to Strike by dft Peabody Coal Company [16-1] (Lodged pleading at Clk's desk) (MAP) (Entered: 09/01/2001)

Aug. 30, 2001

Aug. 30, 2001

PACER
17

RESPONSE by dft Peabody Coal Company to motion to intervene by Delbert Mariano, Thomas Sahu [6-1] (MAP) (Entered: 09/01/2001)

Aug. 30, 2001

Aug. 30, 2001

PACER
18

MINUTE ORDER resetting motion to Dismiss this Case by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-1], motion to stay this matter during the pendency of the appeal to the Ninth Circuit in Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project.. Case #00-16787 by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-2], and motion to strike portions of the Complaint by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-3] to 1:30PNm 11/2/01 (cc: all counsel) 18 (former emp) (Entered: 10/17/2001)

Oct. 17, 2001

Oct. 17, 2001

PACER
19

MINUTE ORDER resetting motion to Dismiss this Case by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-1], motion to stay this matter during the pendency of the appeal to the Ninth Circuit in Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project.. Case #00-16787 by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-2] and motion to strike portions of the Complaint by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-3] at 3:00PM, 11/14/01 (cc: all counsel) 19 (former emp) (Entered: 10/22/2001)

Oct. 22, 2001

Oct. 22, 2001

PACER
20

MINUTE ORDER resetting motion to Dismiss this Case by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-1], motion to stay this matter during the pendency of the appeal to the Ninth Circuit in Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project.. Case #00-16787 by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-2], motion to strike portions of the Complaint by dft Peabody Coal Company 7 and setting motion to intervene by Delbert Mariano, Thomas Sahu 6 at 4:15PM, 1/14/02 (cc: all counsel) 20 (former emp) (Entered: 11/05/2001)

Nov. 5, 2001

Nov. 5, 2001

PACER
21

MINUTE ENTRY before Judge Mary H. Murguia . Crt Rptr: M. SANCHEZ. By telephone: Mary Bruner, Mary Rosenthal, Todd Schlier, Ralph Vhamass. Status hearing held by telephone. Counsel withdraw all pending motions in light of recent 9CCA ruling; revised motions to be filed by 2/1/02; responses to be filed according to the rules. (motion to exceed the page limit for doc(s) Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss and/or Stay and/or Motion to Strike by dft Peabody Coal Company [16-1] (Lodged pleading at Clk's desk) moot; motion to Dismiss this Case by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-1], motion to stay this matter during the pendency of the appeal to the Ninth Circuit in Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project.. Case #00-16787 by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-2], motion to strike portions of the Complaint by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-3], motion to intervene by Delbert Mariano, Thomas Sahu 6 withdrawn) [cc: all cnsl] 21 (former emp) (Entered: 01/10/2002)

Jan. 9, 2002

Jan. 9, 2002

PACER
22

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL by dft Peabody Coal Company of motion to Dismiss this Case by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-1] [7-1], of motion to stay this matter during the pendency of the appeal to the Ninth Circuit in Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project.. Case #00-16787 by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-2] [7-2], of motion to strike portions of the Complaint by dft Peabody Coal Company [7-3] [7-3] (KMG) (Entered: 01/11/2002)

Jan. 10, 2002

Jan. 10, 2002

PACER
23

MOTION to Intervene as Plaintiffs [23-1] by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu (KMG) (Entered: 02/06/2002)

Feb. 1, 2002

Feb. 1, 2002

PACER
24

MOTION to dismiss case by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-1], and/or to stay this action by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-2], and/or to strike portions of the complaint [1-1] by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-3] (KMG) (Entered: 02/06/2002)

Feb. 1, 2002

Feb. 1, 2002

PACER
25

MOTION to exceed the page limit on their Motion for Summary Judgment Pursuant to FRCP Rule 56 by dft Peabody Coal Company [25-1] (NOTE: LODGED Motion for Summary Judgment as well as accompanying LODGED Statement of Facts in Support thereof as well as LODGED Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support thereof are all being held at docket clerks desk). (KMG) (Entered: 02/06/2002)

Feb. 1, 2002

Feb. 1, 2002

PACER

LODGED document: Notice of Filing of Original Affidavits of Edward L. Sullivan, Jr. and Marvin O. Young attached as Exhibits A and B to the Statement of Facts in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company (NOTE: The Statement of Facts in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment is ALSO LODGED pending a Motion to Exceed the Page Limit). (KMG)

Feb. 5, 2002

Feb. 5, 2002

PACER
26

STIPULATION to Extend Time for dft to file its Response to Motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs [23-1] by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano Thomas Sahu [23-1] by pla EEOC, dft Peabody Coal Company (KMG) (Entered: 02/14/2002)

Feb. 12, 2002

Feb. 12, 2002

PACER
27

ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia granting stipulation to Extend Time until 2/25/02 for dft to file its Response to Motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs [23-1] by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano Thomas Sahu [23-1] by pla EEOC, dft Peabody Coal Company (cc: all counsel) (KMG) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 02/19/2002)

Feb. 19, 2002

Feb. 19, 2002

PACER
28

RESPONSE by pla EEOC to motion to dismiss case by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-1], motion to stay this action by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-2], motion to strike portions of the complaint [1-1] by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-3] (KMG) (Entered: 02/20/2002)

Feb. 19, 2002

Feb. 19, 2002

PACER
29

RESPONSE by dft Peabody Coal Company to motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs [23-1] by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu (KMG) (Entered: 02/26/2002)

Feb. 25, 2002

Feb. 25, 2002

PACER
30

STIPULATION to Extend Time for Intervenors to file Reply in Support of their Motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs [23-1] by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu [23-1] by pla EEOC, dft Peabody Coal Company (KMG) (Entered: 02/28/2002)

Feb. 27, 2002

Feb. 27, 2002

PACER
31

REPLY by dft Peabody Coal Company to response to motion to dismiss case by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-1], motion to stay this action by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-2], motion to strike portions of the complaint [1-1] by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-3] (KMG) (Entered: 03/04/2002)

March 1, 2002

March 1, 2002

PACER
32

ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia granting stipulation to Extend Time until 3/21/02 for Intervenors to file Reply in Support of their Motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs [23-1] by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu [23-1] by pla EEOC, dft Peabody Coal Company (cc: all counsel) (KMG) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 03/04/2002)

March 4, 2002

March 4, 2002

PACER
34

REPLY by Intervenors to response to motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs [23-1] by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu (MAP) (Entered: 03/25/2002)

March 21, 2002

March 21, 2002

PACER
33

MOTION to exceed the page limit for doc(s) Reply in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment (motion for sum jgm not yet filed, lodged) by dft Peabody Coal Company [33-1] (Lodged pleading at Clk's desk) (MAP) (Entered: 03/25/2002)

March 22, 2002

March 22, 2002

PACER
35

MOTION for oral argument re Motion to Intervene by intervenors [35-1] (MAP) (Entered: 03/25/2002)

March 22, 2002

March 22, 2002

PACER
36

ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia granting motion to exceed the page limit on their Motion for Summary Judgment Pursuant to FRCP Rule 56 by dft Peabody Coal Company [25-1] (cc: all counsel) (MAP) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
37

ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia granting motion to exceed the page limit for doc(s) Reply in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment (motion for sum jgm not yet filed, lodged) by dft Peabody Coal Company [33-1] (cc: all counsel) (MAP) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
38

RULE 56 MOTION for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company [38-1] (MAP) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
39

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by dft Peabody Coal Company of motion for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company [38-1] (MAP) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
40

STATEMENT OF FACTS by dft Peabody Coal Company re motion for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company [38-1] (MAP) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
41

(NOTICE OF FILING ORIGINAL) AFFIDAVITS of Edward L Sullivan, Jr and Marvin O. Young in support of motion for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company [38-1] by dft Peabody Coal Company (MAP) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
42

RESPONSE (OPPOSITION) by pla EEOC to motion for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company [38-1] (MAP) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
43

MOTION to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment by pla EEOC [43-1] (MAP) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
44

RESPONSE by dft Peabody Coal Company to motion to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment by pla EEOC [43-1] (MAP) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
45

REPLY by dft Peabody Coal Company to response to motion for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company [38-1] (MAP) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

March 29, 2002

March 29, 2002

PACER
46

MINUTE ORDER granting motion for oral argument re Motion to Intervene by intervenors 35 . FURTHER ORDERED setting motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs 23 by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu at 4:00PM, 8/22/02 (cc: all counsel) 46 (former emp) (Entered: 04/03/2002)

April 3, 2002

April 3, 2002

PACER
48

REPLY by pla EEOC to response to motion to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment by pla EEOC [43-1] (KMG) (Entered: 04/10/2002)

April 8, 2002

April 8, 2002

PACER
47

MINUTE ORDER setting motion to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment by pla EEOC 43, motion for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company 38, motion to dismiss case by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-1], motion to stay this action by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-2], motion to strike portions of the complaint [1-1] by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-3] and motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs [23-1] by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu at 1:30PM, 9/20/02; hearing previously set for 8/22/02 is vacated. (cc: all counsel) 47 (former emp) (Entered: 04/09/2002)

April 9, 2002

April 9, 2002

PACER
49

MOTION to Strike pla's Reply to Response to Motion to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment [48-1] by dft Peabody Coal Company [49-1] (KMG) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

April 17, 2002

April 17, 2002

PACER
50

MOTION to Extend Time (Enlargement) to File Reply in Support of pla's Motion to Strike by pla EEOC [50-1] (NOTE: Reply has been filed on 4/8/02 as doc.#48) (KMG) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

April 17, 2002

April 17, 2002

PACER
51

RESPONSE by pla EEOC to motion to Strike pla's Reply to Response to Motion to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment [48-1] by dft Peabody Coal Company [49-1] (KMG) (Entered: 04/29/2002)

April 24, 2002

April 24, 2002

PACER
52

ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia granting pla's Motion to Extend Time (Enlargement) until 4/8/02 for EEOC to File a Reply in Support of pla's Motion to Strike by pla EEOC [50-1] (NOTE: Reply has been filed on 4/8/02 as doc.#48) (cc: all counsel) (KMG) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 04/29/2002)

April 29, 2002

April 29, 2002

PACER
53

RESPONSE by dft Peabody Coal Company to motion to Extend Time (Enlargement) to File Reply in Support of pla's Motion to Strike by pla EEOC [50-1] (NOTE: Reply has been filed on 4/8/02 as doc.#48) [50-1] (KMG) (Entered: 04/30/2002)

April 29, 2002

April 29, 2002

PACER
54

NOTICE by dft Peabody Coal Company of Supplemental Authority re EEOC's Failure to Conciliate (KMG) (Entered: 05/03/2002)

May 1, 2002

May 1, 2002

PACER
55

MINUTE ORDER Due to the court's calendar, hearing on motion to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment by pla EEOC 43, motion for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company 38, motion to dismiss case by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-1], motion to stay this action by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-2], motion to strike portions of the complaint [1-1] by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-3] and motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs 23 by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu set for 9/20/02 is vacated and RESET to 1:00PM, 9/23/02 (cc: all counsel) 55 (former emp) (Entered: 06/25/2002)

June 25, 2002

June 25, 2002

PACER
56

STIPULATION that the Amendments and related supplements to Coal Mining Leases Nos. 12-20-1450-5743, 14-20-0603-8580, 14-20-0603-9910 between the Navajo Nation and Dft did not change, or address, the hiring preferences outlined in those leases by pla, dft (SAT) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

July 9, 2002

July 9, 2002

PACER
57

CORRECTED STIPULATION That the Amendments and related supplements to Coal Mining Leases Nos. 14-20-0603-8580, 14-20-0603-9910 between Navajo Nation and dft did not change, or address, the hiring preferences outlined in those leases. (NOTE: Per letter ((now filed left)) from Mary E. Bruno ((Greenberg and Traurig)) which states "for the purposes of this litigation, the stipulation filed previously [doc.#56] will have no further relevance and is superseded by this new Corrected Stipulation). by pla EEOC, dft Peabody Coal Company (KMG) (Entered: 07/25/2002)

July 23, 2002

July 23, 2002

PACER
58

MINUTE ENTRY before Judge Mary H. Murguia . Crt Rptr: M. Sanchez. Present: Ralph Chamness and Katherine Kruse for pla; Mary Bruno for dft; Todd Schleier for intplas. Motion hearing held; taking under advisement on 9/23/02 the motion to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment by pla EEOC [43-1], taking under advisement on 9/23/02 the motion for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company [38-1], taking under advisement on 9/23/02 the motion to dismiss case by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-1], taking under advisement on 9/23/02 the motion to stay this action by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-2], taking under advisement on 9/23/02 the motion to strike portions of the complaint [1-1] by dft Peabody Coal Company [24-3], taking under advisement on 9/23/02 the motion to Intervene as Plaintiffs [23-1] by current Intervenors Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu 58 (former emp) (Entered: 09/23/2002)

Sept. 23, 2002

Sept. 23, 2002

PACER
59

ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia that dft's Motion for summary judgment [38-1] is Granted; FURTHER ORDERED that pla's Motion to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment [43-1] is Denied; FURTHER ORDERED that dft's Motion to Strike pla's Reply to Response to Motion to strike portions of the Stmt of Facts and Affidavits submitted by Dft in support of its motion for summary judgment by dft Peabody Coal Company [49-1] is Denied; FURTHER ORDERED that dft's Motion to Dismiss and/or Stay and/or Motion to Strike 24 is Vacated As Moot. FURTHER ORDERED that Delbert Mariano and Thomas Sahu's Motion to Intervene as plas 23 is Vacated As Moot. FURTHER ORDRED that the Clerk shall enter Judgment accordingly. to dismiss case (cc: all counsel) (KMG) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 09/26/2002)

Sept. 26, 2002

Sept. 26, 2002

Clearinghouse
60

JUDGMENT: [59-1] This Court, having found this case presents a nonjusticiable political issue, and is dismissed on this alternative ground. Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment being granted, this action and Complaint are hereby dismissed. (cc: all counsel) (KMG) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 09/26/2002)

Sept. 26, 2002

Sept. 26, 2002

PACER
61

NOTICE OF APPEAL by pla EEOC from District Court judgment [60-1], order filed [59-2] (cc: 9CCA/All Counsel/judge) (former emp) Modified on 11/26/2002 (Entered: 11/22/2002)

Nov. 21, 2002

Nov. 21, 2002

PACER

APPEAL PACKET forwarded to all parties and 9th Circuit re: NOTICE OF APPEAL [61-1] (REW)

Nov. 26, 2002

Nov. 26, 2002

PACER
62

Transcript Designation and Ordering Form by pla EEOC re NOTICE OF APPEAL [61-1]; ordering transcript for hearing of 9/23/02 (REW) (Entered: 12/16/2002)

Dec. 12, 2002

Dec. 12, 2002

PACER

Notification by 9th Circuit of Appellate Docket Number 02-17305 re NOTICE OF APPEAL [61-1] (REW)

Dec. 18, 2002

Dec. 18, 2002

PACER
63

Transcript Designation and Ordering Form by appellee/dft Peabody Coal Company; ordering transcript for hearing of 9/23/02 (REW) (Entered: 01/09/2003)

Jan. 6, 2003

Jan. 6, 2003

PACER
64

Court Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings of motions hearing by Court Reporter: Merilyn Sanchez for the following date(s): 9/23/02 re NOTICE OF APPEAL [61-1] (REW) Modified on 01/09/2003 (Entered: 01/09/2003)

Jan. 8, 2003

Jan. 8, 2003

PACER

Certificate of Record Transmitted to 9th Circuit NOTICE OF APPEAL [61-1] (REW)

Jan. 8, 2003

Jan. 8, 2003

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Clerk's record on appeal transmitted to 9th Circuit re NOTICE OF APPEAL [61-1]; 2 volumes clerk's record; 1 transcript (#64); 1 bulkie document (#7) in one expando (REW)

Feb. 23, 2004

Feb. 23, 2004

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL from 9th Circuit acknowledging receipt of District Court record. (re: NOTICE OF APPEAL [61-1] ) (REW)

March 8, 2004

March 8, 2004

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Original Record Returned from 9th Circuit re NOTICE OF APPEAL [61-1]; 2 volumes clerk's record; 1 transcript (#64); 1 bulky document (#7) in one expando (REW)

March 28, 2005

March 28, 2005

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65

CERTIFIED COPY of 9th Circuit Mandate reversing and remanding the decision of the District Court; we do not decide the merits of the EEOC's Title VII claim against Peabody today; we hold simply that the Navajo Nation is a necessary party to the action and that it is feasible to join the Nation in order to effect complete relief between the parties; we also hold that the EEOC's suit does not present a non-justiciable political question; finally we reverse the district court's dismissal of the EEOC's record-keeping claim; we remand for further proceedings consistent with the opinion, re: 05-17305 [61-1] Case reopened [65-1] [65-1] (cc: all counsel/judge) (REW) (ADI-ICMS, ). (Entered: 06/03/2005)

June 3, 2005

June 3, 2005

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66

MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS setting this matter for Status Hearing re: remand on Friday, June 24, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. before the Honorable Mary H. Murguia. (cc: all counsel) [66-2] (KSB) (Entered: 06/06/2005)

June 6, 2005

June 6, 2005

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67

AMENDED COMPLAINT by pla;; jury demand [1-1] ;adding dft Navajo Nation (SAT) (Entered: 06/20/2005)

June 17, 2005

June 17, 2005

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68

MINUTE ENTRY before Judge Mary H. Murguia. Crt Rptr: Liz Lemke. Lucila Rosas and Katherine Kruse for the plaintiff. Tod Schleier for the possible intevenors. Mary Bruno for the defendant. Status Hearing re: remand held. Discussion held. At counsel's request, the Court will set this matter for a Rule 16 Scheduling Conference once the Navajo Nation has been served. ] [68-2] (KSB) (Entered: 06/24/2005)

June 24, 2005

June 24, 2005

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69

RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED summons/complaint upon dft Peabody Coal Company on 6/22/05 in Phoenix. (KCS) (Entered: 06/28/2005)

June 27, 2005

June 27, 2005

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70

Notice of payment of $176.10 in taxable costs by Peabody Western Coal Company (KCS) (Entered: 07/19/2005)

July 18, 2005

July 18, 2005

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71

NOTICE of Appearance by Lucila G Rosas on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (KMG, ) (Entered: 07/21/2005)

July 20, 2005

July 20, 2005

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72

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Navajo Nation served on 9/8/2005, answer due 9/28/2005. (Attachments: # 1 Summons to President of Navajo Nation# 2 Summons to Attorney General)(Rosas, Lucila) (Entered: 09/12/2005)

Sept. 12, 2005

Sept. 12, 2005

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73

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Plead by Navajo Nation. (Denetsosie, Louis) (Entered: 09/13/2005)

Sept. 13, 2005

Sept. 13, 2005

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74

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Plead by Navajo Nation. (Denetsosie, Louis) (Entered: 09/13/2005)

Sept. 13, 2005

Sept. 13, 2005

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75

RESPONSE in Opposition re 73 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Plead, 74 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Plead filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Rosas, Lucila) (Entered: 09/14/2005)

Sept. 14, 2005

Sept. 14, 2005

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76

MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Petition of Writ of Certiorari and Notice of Non-Opposition to the Navajo Nation's Motion for Extension of Time and Request for Status Conference by Peabody Western Coal Company. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5)(Bruno, Mary) (Entered: 09/16/2005)

Sept. 16, 2005

Sept. 16, 2005

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77

REPLY to Response to Motion re 74 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Plead filed by Navajo Nation. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Stewart Udall)(Denetsosie, Louis) Modified on 9/20/2005 (LSP). DOCUMENT FILED WITH INCORRECT CASE CAPTION/CASE NUMBER. (CV 01-1050 PHX-MHM) (Entered: 09/16/2005)

Sept. 16, 2005

Sept. 16, 2005

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78

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re 76 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Petition of Writ of Certiorari and Notice of Non-Opposition to the Navajo Nation's Motion for Extension of Time and Request for Status Conference filed by Peabody Western Coal Company. Description of deficiency: Incorrect document type selected. (LSP) (Entered: 09/20/2005)

Sept. 20, 2005

Sept. 20, 2005

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79

ORDER granting 74 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Navajo Nation answer due 11/14/2005. Signed by Judge Mary H Murguia on 09/20/05. (MHM) (Entered: 09/21/2005)

Sept. 21, 2005

Sept. 21, 2005

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80

RESPONSE in Opposition re 76 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Petition of Writ of Certiorari and Notice of Non-Opposition to the Navajo Nation's Motion for Extension of Time and Request for Status Conference filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Rosas, Lucila) (Entered: 09/29/2005)

Sept. 29, 2005

Sept. 29, 2005

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81

ORDER granting 76 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge Mary H Murguia on 10/03/05. (MHM) (Entered: 10/04/2005)

Oct. 4, 2005

Oct. 4, 2005

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82

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Paul E Frye on behalf of Navajo Nation. (BAS, ) (Entered: 10/24/2005)

Oct. 19, 2005

Oct. 19, 2005

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84

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Lisa M Enfield on behalf of Navajo Nation. (BAS, ) (Entered: 10/24/2005)

Oct. 19, 2005

Oct. 19, 2005

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83

ORDER pursuant to General Order 05-25 granting 82 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice.Per the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, applicant has five (5) days in which to register as a user of the Electronic Filing System. Registration to be accomplished via the court's website at www.azd.uscourts.gov. (BAS, )(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 10/24/2005)

Oct. 24, 2005

Oct. 24, 2005

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85

ORDER pursuant to General Order 05-25 granting 84 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice.Per the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, applicant has five (5) days in which to register as a user of the Electronic Filing System. Registration to be accomplished via the court's website at www.azd.uscourts.gov. (BAS, )(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 10/24/2005)

Oct. 24, 2005

Oct. 24, 2005

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86

Minute Order: Counsel having notified the court via telephone that Defendant's petition for writ of certiorari has been denied, the Court ORDERS that Defendant Navajo Nations initial pleading shall be due on February 13, 2006. [This is a TEXT ONLY entry. There is no.pdf document attached.](KSP) (Entered: 02/02/2006)

Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

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87

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Motion to Dismiss and Supporting Memorandum by Navajo Nation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Motion to Dismiss and Supporting Memorandum# 2 Exhibit Proposed Motion to Dismiss and Supporting Memorandum)(Frye, Paul) (Entered: 02/09/2006)

Feb. 9, 2006

Feb. 9, 2006

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88

ORDER granting 87 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Mary H. Murguia on 02/16/06. (MHM) (Entered: 02/17/2006)

Feb. 17, 2006

Feb. 17, 2006

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89

MOTION to Dismiss Case For Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, Insufficiency of Process, Failure to State a Claim, Lack of Capacity, Failure to Exhaust Tribal Remedies and Failure to Join the United States as an Indispensable Party and Memorandum in Support Thereof by Navajo Nation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit to Motion to Dismiss)(Frye, Paul) (Entered: 02/17/2006)

Feb. 17, 2006

Feb. 17, 2006

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90

First MOTION for Extension of Time to file response to motion to dismiss, First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for response to motion to dismiss by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kruse, Katherine) (Entered: 03/09/2006)

March 9, 2006

March 9, 2006

PACER
91

MOTION for Extension of Time To File Response to Navajo Nation's Motion to Dismiss and Increase of Page Limit for Peabody Western Coal Company's Response by Peabody Western Coal Company. (Bruno, Mary) (Entered: 03/10/2006)

March 10, 2006

March 10, 2006

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92

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED granting PWCC a thirty-day extension to respond to the Navajo Nation's Motion to Dismiss, up to and including April 21, 2006 and granting an increase in the page limits for PWCC's Response to Navajo Nation's Motion to Dismiss, up to forty pages re 91 .Signed by Judge Mary H Murguia on 3/16/06. (TLJ) (Entered: 03/20/2006)

March 20, 2006

March 20, 2006

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93

ORDER granting 90 Motion for Extension of Time, granting 90 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by EEOC. Signed by Judge Mary H Murguia on 3/21/06. (KSP) (Entered: 03/21/2006)

March 21, 2006

March 21, 2006

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Case Details

State / Territory: Arizona

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 13, 2001

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

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

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Navajo Nation, Private Entity/Person

Peabody Western Coal Company, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Discrimination-basis:

National origin discrimination

Race:

American Indian/Alaskan Native

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit