The Charlotte district office of the EEOC brought this suit against Carolyn Fabrics, Inc. in August 2006 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. The complaint alleged sexual harassment in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, a male employee allegedly harassed a female co-worker because of her sex. After appointment to a mediator, the parties settled the case in September 2007 by entry of a consent decree.

The decree included non-discrimination and non-retaliation clauses, required Carolyn Fabrics, Inc. to expunge the employment records of the female employees on whose behalf the EEOC brought suit and required the defendant to give neutral references when asked for information regarding the women's employment. Carolyn Fabrics, Inc. was also required to develop an anti-discrimination policy and post and distribute the policy. The consent decree also called on Carolyn Fabrics, Inc. to provide annual training to managers, supervisors, and employees in its High Point, North Carolina location, report complaints bi-annually to the EEOC, and allow the EEOC access to review compliance with the decree. The injunctive parts of the decree had a three year term. In addition, the decree provided for a total payment of $35,000 to the three female claimants (distribution of $20,000, $10,000, and $5,000). The settlement term was 3 years. The docket sheet does not show any further enforcement; the case was presumably closed in 2010.

Justin Kanter - 05/19/2008
- 06/10/2017


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