Case: EEOC v. GLOBAL PEST MANAGEMENT INC

1:05-cv-01789 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: June 30, 2005

Closed Date: Jan. 11, 2006

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Case Summary

The Baltimore District Office of the EEOC brought this action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, against Global Pest Management, Inc. et al. The complaint, filed in June 2005, alleged religious discrimination (Christianity) and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the Defendant had discriminated against the charging party by failing to accomodate his religious beliefs and practices, which included …

The Baltimore District Office of the EEOC brought this action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, against Global Pest Management, Inc. et al. The complaint, filed in June 2005, alleged religious discrimination (Christianity) and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the Defendant had discriminated against the charging party by failing to accomodate his religious beliefs and practices, which included attending meetings and services on Saturdays. Rather, Defendant required the charging party to work Saturdays and then discharged him in retaliation for engaging in conduct protected by Title VII.

In December 2005, the EEOC moved for a default judgment, which was granted in January 2006. The Defendant was required to pay a total of $77,116.12 ($25,535.86 in back pay, $1,630.26 in interest and $50,000 in compensatory and punitive damages). The Defendant was permanently enjoined from discriminating in violation of Title VII, required to post a non-discrimination notice, and required to provide 2 hours of Title VII training for its current and future owners, managers and supervisors.

Summary Authors

Elizabeth Glassman (6/18/2007)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:05-cv-01789

Docket

EEOC v. Global Pest Management Inc, et al

Jan. 11, 2006

Jan. 11, 2006

Docket
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Complaint

EEOC v. Global Pest Management Inc, et al

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

Complaint
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Judgment by Default

EEOC v. Global Pest Management Inc, et al

Jan. 11, 2006

Jan. 11, 2006

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

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ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT against Global Pest Management, Inc., Global Services Group, Inc. filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(raf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/2005)

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

Jury Trial Demand by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (raf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/2005)

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

2

Summons Issued 20 days as to Global Pest Management, Inc., Global Services Group, Inc. (raf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/2005)

July 1, 2005

July 1, 2005

3

AFFIDAVIT of Service for complaint served on Richard Hart on 10/5/05, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Quinlan, Cecile) (Entered: 10/28/2005)

Oct. 28, 2005

Oct. 28, 2005

4

AFFIDAVIT of Service for complaint served on Richard Hart Global Service on October 5 2005, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Quinlan, Cecile) (Entered: 12/21/2005)

Dec. 21, 2005

Dec. 21, 2005

5

MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 1/9/2006 (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3)(Quinlan, Cecile) (Entered: 12/21/2005)

Dec. 21, 2005

Dec. 21, 2005

6

ORDER granting 5 Motion of Plaintiff for Default Judgment; ORDERED and ADJUDGED that JUDGMENT ENTERED in favor of Plaintiff against Defendants in the sum of $77,166.12, consisting of $25,535.86 in back pay, plus interest of $1,630.26 and $50,000 in compensatory and punitive damages for Scott Romero. Signed by Judge William D Quarles Jr. on 1/11/06. (eg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

Jan. 11, 2006

Jan. 11, 2006

Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 30, 2005

Closing Date: Jan. 11, 2006

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

Global Service Group, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Global Pest Management, Inc. (Columbia, Maryland), 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:

Litigation

Amount Defendant Pays: 77166.12

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Retaliation Prohibition

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Accommodation / Leave

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Discrimination-basis:

Religion discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits