Case: EEOC v. TRANS WORLD AIRLINES, INC.

1:98-cv-04142 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Filed Date: June 10, 1998

Closed Date: July 16, 2002

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Case Summary

The New York District Office of the EEOC brought this suit against Trans World Airlines, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in June 1998. While the complaint is unavailable, an EEOC press release states that the defendant allegedly violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through sexual harassment and retaliation. Four complainants intervened in the case, which was consolidated with another EEOC case (EEOC v. Trans World Airlines, Inc., 1:98-cv-04138 (E.D.N.Y. 2002)). After numerous settlement conferences with Magistrate Judge Cheryl Pollak, the parties reached a settlement in July 2001. TWA was required to pay $2.6 million, 1.1 million of which would be placed into a Claim Fund. TWA was also required to aid the EEOC in identifying other claimants.

Summary Authors

Keri Livingston (8/7/2008)

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1:98-cv-04142

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.

Jan. 14, 2004

Jan. 14, 2004

Docket
63

1:98-cv-04142

Settlement Agreement, Stipulation and Order

EEOC v. TWA

May 21, 2001

May 21, 2001

Settlement Agreement

"EEOC Settle Bias Suit for $2.6 Million Against TWA" [Press Release]

EEOC v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.

No Court

May 24, 2001

May 24, 2001

Press Release
67

1:98-cv-04142

Order [relating to disbursement of claim fund]

EEOC v. TWA

July 8, 2002

July 8, 2002

Settlement Agreement
86

1:98-cv-04142

[Letter to court re. settlement]

EEOC v. TWA

Jan. 8, 2003

Jan. 8, 2003

Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

Last updated Jan. 29, 2024, 3:02 a.m.

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COMPLAINT filed and summons(es) issued for Trans World Airlines, Ino Sylman, George Cintron, Garfield Harris FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 207862 (Chin, Felix) (Entered: 06/11/1998)

June 10, 1998

June 10, 1998

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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Trans World Airlines, Ino Sylman, George Cintron, Garfield Harris on 10/7/98. Answer due on 10/27/98 for Garfield Harris, for George Cintron, for Sylman, for Trans World Airlines. (Permaul, Jenny) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

Oct. 15, 1998

Oct. 15, 1998

4

ANSWER to Complaint by Garfield Harris. (Permaul, Jenny) (Entered: 12/22/1998)

Dec. 9, 1998

Dec. 9, 1998

3

Calendar entry: Case called on 12/10/98 for Conference before Mag. Pollak. Case to be consolidated under Docket #: 98 CV 4142. (Permaul, Jenny) (Entered: 12/22/1998)

Dec. 10, 1998

Dec. 10, 1998

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Calendar entry: Case called on 2/18/99 for Status Conference before Mag. Pollak. RULINGS: EEOC to submit response to TWA's letter request for pre- motion conference by end of week of Feb. 26, 1999. TWA to provide list of employees and last known addresses for employees in Tower 1988-1997; TWA to confer with plaintiff's re 8th plaintiffs employment on ramp; TWA to produce list of employees in these areas. TWA to produce 5 charges/internal complaints; disciplinary notices from tower and ramp employees and from 5 complaints. Plaintiffs to produce job information as to post TWA employment and/or application for employment. Next Conference scheduled for 4/15/99 at 11:00. (Permaul, Jenny) Modified on 02/22/1999 (Entered: 02/22/1999)

Feb. 18, 1999

Feb. 18, 1999

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LETTER dated 2/12/99 from Allen I. Fagin, Esq. to Mag. Pollak written to address a dispute that has arisen concerning the appropriate scope of discovery. (Permaul, Jenny) (Entered: 02/19/1999)

Feb. 19, 1999

Feb. 19, 1999

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Copy of LETTER dated 4/13/1999 from ALLEN FAGIN to ELIZABETH GROSSMAN enclosing copies of Dft. TWA's motion to dismiss and/or for summary judgment and supporting documents. [No attachments were received with this letter.] (Mackey, Donna) (Entered: 04/16/1999)

April 16, 1999

April 16, 1999

Consolidated Member Case. Lead Case Number: 1cv98 4142 (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/07/1999)

May 7, 1999

May 7, 1999

ORDER, dated 4/15/99 consolidating cases with 98cv4138. ( signed by Magistrate-Judge Cheryl L. Pollak ) (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/07/1999)

May 7, 1999

May 7, 1999

Calendar entry: before Magistrate Pollak on 5/13/99 conference held. Defendant to run job code search for start and end dates of each position and provide names only at this point. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/18/1999)

May 13, 1999

May 13, 1999

Calendar entry: before Magistrate Pollak on 6/9/99 conference held. Plaintiffs to notify Court by 6/25/99 re: intervention amendment of complaint re: Ms. Thompson; responses 7/9/99. Plaintiffs to serve additional discovery requests re: Ms. Thompson & Ms. Igirano by 7/16/99; objections due 7/30/99. Defendants to serve additional request re: Ms. Thompson. Conference to be scheduled. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

June 9, 1999

June 9, 1999

LETTER dated 6/1/99 from Andree M. Peart to Magistrate Pollak on behalf of both parties to inform that the parties are engaged in substantive settlement discussions and have not yet set a briefing schedule on TWA's motion to dismiss and/or for summary judgment. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 06/14/1999)

June 14, 1999

June 14, 1999

LETTER dated 6/25/99 from Andree M. Peart to Magistrate Pollak to advise that the EEOC has identified Berdette Thompson as an additional claimant in the present case. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 07/02/1999)

July 2, 1999

July 2, 1999

INTERPLEADER by EEOC as to Berdette Thompson as a plaintiff-intervenor. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 07/08/1999)

July 8, 1999

July 8, 1999

Endorsed order dated 6/28/99 on document #31 in 98cv4142 tht defendant is ordered to notify this Court by 7/9/99 regarding its position on the proposed intervention. ( Signed by Magistrate-Judge Cheryl L. Pollak, on 6/28/99) Faxed 6/29/99. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 07/08/1999)

July 8, 1999

July 8, 1999

LETTER dated 7/9/99 from Allen Fagin to Magistrate Pollak to notify the Court TWA's position regarding the EEOC's identification of Berdette Thompson "as an additional claimant". (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 07/15/1999)

July 15, 1999

July 15, 1999

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate-Judge Cheryl L. Pollak re: permission for Berdette Thompson to intervene as party pltff. The court recommends that Ms. Thompson be permitted to intervene. Motion no longer referred (Glenn, Marilyn) (Entered: 08/16/1999)

Aug. 16, 1999

Aug. 16, 1999

Dft. Trans World Airlines, Inc.'s Answer to Berdette Thompson's Complaint-In- Intervention. (This is document #36 in 98-4142.) (Mackey, Donna) (Entered: 09/13/1999)

Aug. 31, 1999

Aug. 31, 1999

Document #36 in 98-4142 was forwarded to DGT on 9/13/1999 via interoffice mail. (Mackey, Donna) (Entered: 09/13/1999)

Sept. 13, 1999

Sept. 13, 1999

STIPULATION and ORDER, directing that Dft. TWA agrees to answer the amended complaint-in-intervention by 8/30/1999. (Signed by Magistrate-Judge Cheryl L. Pollak, dtd. 9/9/1999.) (This is document #37 in 98-4142.) (Mackey, Donna) (Entered: 09/13/1999)

Sept. 13, 1999

Sept. 13, 1999

LETTER dated 9/10/99 from Charlotte L. Behrendt to Magistrate Pollak on behalf of defendant Trans World Airlines, Inc. requesting that the 9/14/99 conference be reschedueld for 10/27/99 at 5:00. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 09/15/1999)

Sept. 15, 1999

Sept. 15, 1999

Endorsed order on document #38 dated 9/10/99 granting request. Conference adjourned to 10/27/99 at 5:00. ( Signed by Magistrate-Judge Cheryl L. Pollak, on 9/10/99) faxed 9/10/99, (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 09/15/1999)

Sept. 15, 1999

Sept. 15, 1999

LETTER dated 10/26/99 from Robert D. Lipman to Magistrate Pollak requesting that the 10/27/99 conference be adjourned until 12/2/99. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 11/02/1999)

Nov. 2, 1999

Nov. 2, 1999

Endorsed order dated 10/26/99 on document #39 that the request to adjourn the confernce is granted and adjourned to 12/2/99 at 12:30. ( Signed by Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak, on 10/26/99) *faxed on 10/26/99 (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 11/02/1999)

Nov. 2, 1999

Nov. 2, 1999

Calendar entry: before Magistrate Pollak on 12/2/99 status conference held. Parties engaged in settlement negotiations and exchanging draft papers. Conference 1/21/99 at 11:00 to determine if case will settle or not. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 12/16/1999)

Dec. 2, 1999

Dec. 2, 1999

LETTER dated 1/13/00 from Andree M. Peart to Magistrate Pollak requesting that our settlement conference be postponed until 3/20/00. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 01/21/2000)

Jan. 21, 2000

Jan. 21, 2000

Endorsed order on document #41 that the request is granted. Conference is adjourned to 3/31/00 at 9:00. ( Signed by Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak, on 1/14/00) faxed on 1/14/00. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 01/21/2000)

Jan. 21, 2000

Jan. 21, 2000

LETTER dated 3/30/00 from Charlotte L. Behrendt to Magistrate Pollak requesting that the 3/31/00 conference be rescheduled. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

April 5, 2000

April 5, 2000

Endorsed order dated 3/30/00 on document #42 that the request to adjourn conference is granted. Conference reste for 4/11/00 at 3:30. ( Signed by Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak, on 3/30/00) c/faxed (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

April 5, 2000

April 5, 2000

LETTER dated 4/4/00 from Charlotte L. Behrendt to Magistrate Pollak on behalf of all parties to request the 4/11/00 conference be rescheduled for 5/9/00 at 9:00. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/10/2000)

April 10, 2000

April 10, 2000

Endorsed order dated 4/5/00 on document #43 that the conference is adjourned to 5/9/00 at 9:00. ( Signed by Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak, on 4/5/00) faxed 4/5/00. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/10/2000)

April 10, 2000

April 10, 2000

LETTER dated 5/8/00 from Andree M. Peart to Magistrate Pollak on behalf of EEOC and TWA to request an adjournment of the parties' final settlement conference scheduled for 5/9/00. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/10/2000)

May 10, 2000

May 10, 2000

Endorsed order dated 5/8/00 on document #44 that the conference is adjourned to 5/23/00 at 9:00. ( Signed by Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak, on 5/8/00) faxed. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 05/10/2000)

May 10, 2000

May 10, 2000

Calendar entry: before Magistrate Pollak on 9/15/00 settlement negotiations ongoing. Conference 9/19/00 at 12:30. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 09/19/2000)

Sept. 15, 2000

Sept. 15, 2000

Calendar entry: before Magistrate Pollak on 9/19/00 settlement discussions continue. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 09/26/2000)

Sept. 19, 2000

Sept. 19, 2000

LETTER dated 11/27/00 from Robert D. Lipman to Magistrate Pollak requesting assistance in resolve some open issues. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 8, 2000

Dec. 8, 2000

Endorsed order dated 11/27/00 on document #53 tht the request for assistance is granted. ( Signed by Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak, on 11/27/00) faxed 11/28/00 (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 8, 2000

Dec. 8, 2000

Calendar entry: before Magistrate Pollak on 1/17/01 telephone conference held. TWA in bankruptcy. TWA to report to the Court on 2/22/01 at 4:00 regarding stay, settlement and interveners. Bankruptcy counsel and a representative of TWA should be available. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 01/24/2001)

Jan. 17, 2001

Jan. 17, 2001

LETTER dated 1/18/01 from Allen Fagin to Magistrate Pollak enclosing a copy of the Interim Order of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware with respect to the Trans World Airlines bankruptcy. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 01/25/2001)

Jan. 25, 2001

Jan. 25, 2001

Calendar entry: conference scheduled for 4/5/01 in 98cv4142 is ADJOURNED before Magistrate Pollak. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/25/2001)

April 5, 2001

April 5, 2001

This order is vacated at the request of Mag. Judge Pollak: STIPULATION of dismissal dated 4/3/01 that all claims of the PLAINTIFF-INTERVENORS as well as all claims asserted in Suanders et al. V. TWA 98cv4138 (DGT) be dismissed with prejudice and without costs or attorney's fees to any party. ( Signed by Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis, dated: 4/3/01 ) (Guzzi, Roseann) Modified on 05/22/2001 (Entered: 04/12/2001)

April 12, 2001

April 12, 2001

LETTER dated 4/4/01 from Elizabeth Grossman to Magistrate Pollak requesting the 4/5/01 status conference be adjourned. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/12/2001)

April 12, 2001

April 12, 2001

Endorsed order on document #59 in 98cv4142 granting request to adjourn conference. ( Signed by Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak, on 4/4/01) faxed 4/4/01 (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/12/2001)

April 12, 2001

April 12, 2001

Calendar entry: before Magistrate Pollak on 4/18/01. Parties to revise agreement and resubmit. (Guzzi, Roseann) (Entered: 04/24/2001)

April 18, 2001

April 18, 2001

CASE reassigned to Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak for all purposes. See Doc. 60 in the Lead Case 98-cv-4142. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 05/22/2001)

May 22, 2001

May 22, 2001

CASE NO LONGER REFERRED TO Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak since this action is assigned to her for all purposes. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 05/22/2001)

May 22, 2001

May 22, 2001

Case closed refer to document #63 in lead case 98 cv-4142 (Henry, Teresa) (Entered: 05/24/2001)

May 24, 2001

May 24, 2001

LETTER dated 9/14/01 from Allen Fagin to Mag. Pollakrequesting approximatedly 4 months to submit their list of distributeees from the settlement fund. (Yuen, Sui May) (Entered: 09/19/2001)

Sept. 19, 2001

Sept. 19, 2001

Endorsed order on doc. #64 "Request granted. So Ordered." ( Signed by Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak , on 9/14/01) (Yuen, Sui May) (Entered: 09/19/2001)

Sept. 19, 2001

Sept. 19, 2001

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STIPULATION and ORDER of dismissal with prejudice (signed by Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak, on 7/8/02) (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 07/12/2002)

July 10, 2002

July 10, 2002

10

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 07/31/2002)

July 30, 2002

July 30, 2002

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 07/31/2002)

July 30, 2002

July 30, 2002

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 07/31/2002)

July 30, 2002

July 30, 2002

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 07/31/2002)

July 30, 2002

July 30, 2002

12

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 08/08/2002)

July 30, 2002

July 30, 2002

13

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 08/08/2002)

July 30, 2002

July 30, 2002

14

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 08/08/2002)

July 30, 2002

July 30, 2002

15

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 08/08/2002)

July 30, 2002

July 30, 2002

17

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 08/08/2002)

July 30, 2002

July 30, 2002

11

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 07/31/2002)

July 31, 2002

July 31, 2002

18

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 01/08/2003)

Jan. 8, 2003

Jan. 8, 2003

19

LETTER dated 7/17/03 from Allen I. Fagin to Magistrate Pollak requesting to amend or supplement the Court's Order of 7/8/02. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 01/15/2003)

Jan. 8, 2003

Jan. 8, 2003

Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 10, 1998

Closing Date: July 16, 2002

Case Ongoing: No

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

Garfield Harris, Private Entity/Person

George Cintron, Private Entity/Person

Ino Sylman, Private Entity/Person

Trans World Airlines, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Monetary Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Amount Defendant Pays: 2600000

Issues

General:

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit