Case: EEOC v. Omega World Travel, Inc.

1:96-cv-01402 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Filed Date: Oct. 1, 1996

Closed Date: June 3, 1997

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Case Summary

The Alexandria, VA Office of the EEOC filed this action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The Defendant was Omega World Travel, Inc., a comprehensive travel agency. The lawsuit was filed in October 1996 and was resolved through a settlement agreement in June 1997. The case settled soon after the defendant's motion for summary judgment was denied. The complainant did not intervene in the case. Because the docket is the only accessible document, there is no information available on the nature of the suit or the settlement agreement.

Summary Authors

Kevin Wilemon (8/15/2007)

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1:96-cv-01402

Docket [PACER]

June 3, 1997

June 3, 1997

Docket

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Docket

Last updated April 16, 2024, 3:16 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT; jury demand (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)

Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996

2

INTERROGATORIES propounded by Equal Employment to Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)

Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996

3

REQUEST for Production of Documents by Equal Employment (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)

Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996

4

REQUEST for Admissions by Equal Employment (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)

Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996

SUMMONS(ES)(Org.& 1) issued and given to U.S. Marshals for service for Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 10/02/1996)

Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996

5

SUMMONS Returned Executed by U.S. Marshals as to Omega World Travel 10/21/96 Answer due on 11/12/96 for Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 10/22/1996)

Oct. 22, 1996

Oct. 22, 1996

6

ANSWER to Complaint by Omega World Travel (Attorney Elizabeth Land Lewis), (clerk) (Entered: 11/13/1996)

Nov. 12, 1996

Nov. 12, 1996

7

OBJECTION by defendant Omega World Travel to Pltf's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents (clerk) (Entered: 11/22/1996)

Nov. 21, 1996

Nov. 21, 1996

9

THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT by Omega World Travel against Thomas A. Dutcher (clerk) (Entered: 12/09/1996)

Nov. 26, 1996

Nov. 26, 1996

SUMMONS(ES) (orig. & 1) issued and given to Atty for service as to Thomas A. Dutcher for the Third Party Complaint (clerk) (Entered: 12/09/1996)

Nov. 27, 1996

Nov. 27, 1996

10

AFFIDAVIT Re: Service on a non-resident, Mr. Thomas A. Dutcher (clerk) Modified on 12/09/1996 (Entered: 12/09/1996)

Nov. 29, 1996

Nov. 29, 1996

8

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 3/28/97 ; Pretrial Conference for 10:05 4/17/97 ; ( signed by Judge Albert V. Bryan Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (ltun) (Entered: 12/03/1996)

Dec. 2, 1996

Dec. 2, 1996

11

Certificate of Compliance of the Secretary of the Commonwealth as to Thomas A. Dutcher Answer due 12/26/96 for Thomas A. Dutcher (ltun) (Entered: 12/11/1996)

Dec. 6, 1996

Dec. 6, 1996

12

MOTION by Thomas A. Dutcher to Extend Time to 2/24/97 to file Reply to 3rd-pty Complaint (ltun) (Entered: 12/30/1996)

Dec. 30, 1996

Dec. 30, 1996

13

RESPONSE by Omega World Travel to [12-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Extend Time to 2/24/97 to file Reply to 3rd-pty Complaint (ltun) (Entered: 12/31/1996)

Dec. 30, 1996

Dec. 30, 1996

14

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [12-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Extend Time to 2/24/97 to file Reply to 3rd-pty Complaint and the 3rd-pty deft. file his reply to the 3rd-pty complaint no later than 1/24/97 - ent. & filed ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (ltun) (Entered: 12/31/1996)

Dec. 30, 1996

Dec. 30, 1996

15

OBJECTION by plaintiff Equal Employment to deft Omega World Travel, Inc.'s First Interrogatories and First Requests for Production of Documents (clerk) (Entered: 01/16/1997)

Jan. 15, 1997

Jan. 15, 1997

16

MOTION by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)

Jan. 24, 1997

Jan. 24, 1997

17

MEMORANDUM by Thomas A. Dutcher in support of [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss by Thomas A. Dutcher (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)

Jan. 24, 1997

Jan. 24, 1997

18

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 2/7/97 for [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)

Jan. 24, 1997

Jan. 24, 1997

19

MOTION by Omega World Travel to file a more definite statement (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)

Jan. 24, 1997

Jan. 24, 1997

Deadline updated; Motion Hearing set for 10:00 12/7/97 for [19-1] motion by Omega World Travel to file a more definite statement (clerk) (Entered: 01/27/1997)

Jan. 24, 1997

Jan. 24, 1997

20

ANSWER by Thomas A. Dutcher (Attorney Jack Sherwood Rhoades) to [9-1] third-party complaint by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 01/28/1997)

Jan. 24, 1997

Jan. 24, 1997

21

MOTION by Omega World Travel to Continue hearing date on third-party deft's motion to dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 01/30/1997)

Jan. 30, 1997

Jan. 30, 1997

22

MEMORANDUM by Omega World Travel in support of [21-1] motion by Omega World Travel to Continue hearing date on third-party deft's motion to dismiss by (clerk) (Entered: 01/30/1997)

Jan. 30, 1997

Jan. 30, 1997

23

STIPULATED DISCOVERY ORDER, for Protective Order re: the handeling and labeling of confidential materials. (See order for details) Entered & Filed. ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

Feb. 3, 1997

Feb. 3, 1997

24

ORDER granting [21-1] motion by Omega World Travel to Continue hearing date on third-party deft's motion to dismiss, set Hearing Deadline for 10:00 2/20/97 ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 02/05/1997)

Feb. 4, 1997

Feb. 4, 1997

Deadline updated; Motion Hearing set for 10:00 2/14/97 for [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 02/06/1997)

Feb. 6, 1997

Feb. 6, 1997

25

MEMORANDUM of POINTS and AUTHORITIES by Third Party-Pltf, Omega World Travel, in opposition to [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss (clerk) (Entered: 02/10/1997)

Feb. 7, 1997

Feb. 7, 1997

26

REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS by Thomas A. Dutcher to [25-1] opposition memorandum to motion to dismiss by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 02/14/1997)

Feb. 13, 1997

Feb. 13, 1997

Motion hearing re: [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss set at 10:00 2/21/97 (clerk) (Entered: 02/14/1997)

Feb. 14, 1997

Feb. 14, 1997

27

ORDER that third-party deft's motion to dismiss the third-party complaint is taken under advisement. The Court will decide this matter without further oral argument, ent - filed ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 02/25/1997)

Feb. 24, 1997

Feb. 24, 1997

28

ORDER granting [16-1] motion by Thomas A. Dutcher to Dismiss third-party complaint. Entered & Filed. ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 02/26/1997)

Feb. 25, 1997

Feb. 25, 1997

29

MOTION by Omega World Travel for Rule 35 Mental Examination , by Omega World Travel to Compel Discovery (clerk) (Entered: 03/14/1997)

March 14, 1997

March 14, 1997

30

MEMORANDUM by Omega World Travel in support of [29-1] motion for Rule 35 Mental Examination by Omega World Travel, [29-2] motion to Compel Discovery (clerk) (Entered: 03/14/1997)

March 14, 1997

March 14, 1997

31

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/21/97 for [29-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Rule 35 Mental Examination, set for 10:00 3/21/97 for [29-2] motion by Omega World Travel to Compel Discovery (clerk) (Entered: 03/14/1997)

March 14, 1997

March 14, 1997

32

MOTION by Equal Employment for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)

March 17, 1997

March 17, 1997

33

STATEMENT pursuant to Local Rule 11(I) (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)

March 17, 1997

March 17, 1997

34

MEMORANDUM by Equal Employment in support of [32-1] motion by Equal Employment for Protective Order by Equal Employment (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)

March 17, 1997

March 17, 1997

35

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/21/97 for [32-1] motion by Equal Employment for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)

March 17, 1997

March 17, 1997

36

Submission of Supplemental Authority in Support of Deft's Motion for Rule 35 Mentall Examination and Motion to Compel Discovery filed by defendant Omega World Travel (ltun) (Entered: 03/19/1997)

March 19, 1997

March 19, 1997

Minute entry: Magistrate Judge Sewell. Reporter: Casamo & Assoc. (Tape 87) Appearances: counsel for Pltf. & Deft. This matter came on for Deft's. Motion for Rule 35 Mental Exam - Matter argued & Granted. Deft's Motion to Compel - Matter argued & Granted. Pltf's Motion for Protective Order - Matter argued & Denied. Order to be entered. (jsch) (Entered: 03/25/1997)

March 21, 1997

March 21, 1997

38

ORDERED, The Motion of Defendant for a Mental Examination of Plaintiff Gazewitz is Granted. Defendant's Motion to Compel a Further Response to Request for Document 13 and Interrogatory 5 is Granted in part in accord with specific rulings from the bench. Plaintiff's Motion for a Protective Order is Denied. The Joint Motion of the Parties to Depose Defendant's Expert after discovery cut off, but not to interfere with pretrial or trial, is Granted. (Signed by W. C. Sewell ) - entered and filed. Copies Mailed: y (jsch) (Entered: 03/25/1997)

March 21, 1997

March 21, 1997

Pre-Trial Conference held; Judge Bryan; appearances of counsel; case set for trial by JURY on 6/2/97 at 10:00. (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)

April 17, 1997

April 17, 1997

Jury Trial Flag (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)

April 17, 1997

April 17, 1997

Jury Trial set at 10:00 6/2/97 (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)

April 17, 1997

April 17, 1997

39

RULE 26 (A)(3) DISCLOSURES Witness list and Exhibit List by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)

April 17, 1997

April 17, 1997

40

PRETRIAL DISCLOSURES; Exhibit list and Witness List by pltf EEOC. (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)

April 17, 1997

April 17, 1997

41

OBJECTION by defendant Omega World Travel to [40-1] exhibits list by Equal Employment (clerk) (Entered: 04/28/1997)

April 25, 1997

April 25, 1997

42

OBJECTION by plaintiff Equal Employment to [39-1] Exhibit list by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 04/28/1997)

April 25, 1997

April 25, 1997

43

MOTION by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)

May 2, 1997

May 2, 1997

44

MEMORANDUM by Omega World Travel in support of [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)

May 2, 1997

May 2, 1997

45

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/16/97 for [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)

May 2, 1997

May 2, 1997

Exhibits to motion for Summary judgment received by Omega World Travel (1 bound volume) (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)

May 2, 1997

May 2, 1997

Case Settled per Dennis Szybala, order to Enter (clerk) (Entered: 05/08/1997)

May 8, 1997

May 8, 1997

Dispute in Settlement case not settled per Dennis Szybala (clerk) (Entered: 05/12/1997)

May 12, 1997

May 12, 1997

46

MEMORANDUM by Equal Employment in opposition to [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment by Omega World Travel (w/ Exhibits Attached, 1 large bound volume) (clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1997)

May 13, 1997

May 13, 1997

47

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by defendant Omega World Travel (Duplicate of 5/2/97 Filing. Revised Font) (clerk) (Entered: 05/13/1997)

May 13, 1997

May 13, 1997

49

MOTION by Equal Employment to Strike [44-1] support memorandum by Omega World Travel, [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)

May 14, 1997

May 14, 1997

50

REPLY by Omega World Travel to response to [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment by Omega World Travel (clerk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)

May 15, 1997

May 15, 1997

Minute entry: Judge Williams. Reporter: Linnell. Appearances of counsel. Motion by Omega World Travel for summary judgment - argued and denied. (clerk) (Entered: 05/16/1997)

May 16, 1997

May 16, 1997

51

ORDER denying [43-1] motion by Omega World Travel for Summary Judgment ( signed by Judge Richard L. Williams ) Copies Mailed: y (clerk) (Entered: 05/16/1997)

May 16, 1997

May 16, 1997

52

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT filed by plaintiff Equal Employment, defendant Omega World Travel, third-party plaintiff Omega World Travel, third-party defendant Thomas A. Dutcher (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)

June 2, 1997

June 2, 1997

53

STIPULATION AND ORDER, Dismissing case with prejudice pursuant to 41 (a)(1) of the FRCP and that each party shall bear its own costs and attys' fees. Entered & Filed ( signed by Judge Albert V. Bryan Jr. ) Copies Mailed: y (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)

June 3, 1997

June 3, 1997

CASE assigned to Judge Albert V. Bryan Jr. (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)

June 3, 1997

June 3, 1997

Case closed (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)

June 3, 1997

June 3, 1997

Case Details

State / Territory: Virginia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 1, 1996

Closing Date: June 3, 1997

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

Thomas A. Dutcher, Private Entity/Person

Omega World Travel, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits