Case: EEOC v. EASTON HOSPITAL

2:99-cv-05296 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Oct. 26, 1999

Closed Date: 2000

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Philadelphia district office sued Easton Hospital, on October 26, 1999 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The EEOC's cause of action is unknown because the docket is the only document available for this case. The suit proceeded to trial on October 30, 2000 and a jury verdict of $2,355.00 was returned for the plaintiff on November 3, 2000. Following the verdict, the intervening plaintiff motioned for a new trial on damages and the EEOC motioned for equitable relief. The court denied the intervenor's motion and granted in part the EEOC's motion.

Summary Authors

Aaron Weismann (7/20/2007)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

01-02295

USCA Docket [PACER]

EEOC, et al v. Easton Hospital

U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

June 4, 2001

June 4, 2001

Docket

2:99-cv-05296

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Easton Hospital

Oct. 17, 2001

Oct. 17, 2001

Docket

Resources

Docket

Last updated Jan. 14, 2024, 3:06 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

Complaint. (lal) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

Oct. 26, 1999

Oct. 26, 1999

Summons(es) issued to: 3 originals mailed to counsel 10/26/99 (lal) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

Oct. 26, 1999

Oct. 26, 1999

Demand for jury trial by PLAINTIFF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT . , (lal) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

Oct. 26, 1999

Oct. 26, 1999

Standard Case Management Track. (lal) (Entered: 10/26/1999)

Oct. 26, 1999

Oct. 26, 1999

2

Affidavit of: Karl Von Lipsey re: served summons and complaint upon Ronald Bandala on behalf of DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL. Served by: Personal Service on 11/5/99. (np) (Entered: 11/18/1999)

Nov. 18, 1999

Nov. 18, 1999

3

Answer and affirmative defenses to Complaint by DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL (Attorney JOHN A. ADAMS), Certificate of Service. (af) (Entered: 11/23/1999)

Nov. 23, 1999

Nov. 23, 1999

ISSUE JOINED. (af) (Entered: 11/23/1999)

Nov. 23, 1999

Nov. 23, 1999

4

MOTION TO INTERVENE BY MOVANT COLLEEN M. EVANS , MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (Intervenor Complaint Attached) (dt) (Entered: 12/02/1999)

Dec. 2, 1999

Dec. 2, 1999

5

ORDER THAT THE MOTION TO INTERVENE BY MOVANT COLLEEN M. EVANS IS GRANTED. PLAINTIFF MAY FILE HER COMPLAINT IN INTERVENTION WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER ( SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM ) 1/5/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED BY CHAMBERS. (jl) (Entered: 01/05/2000)

Jan. 5, 2000

Jan. 5, 2000

6

Complaint in intervention. (ph) Modified on 01/13/2000 (Entered: 01/13/2000)

Jan. 12, 2000

Jan. 12, 2000

7

Answer, affirmative defenses to Complaint by DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL (Attorney ROGER D. SUSANIN) , Certificate of Service. (ph) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

Feb. 7, 2000

Feb. 7, 2000

ISSUE JOINED. (ph) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

Feb. 7, 2000

Feb. 7, 2000

8

Notice of Appearance of MARY M. TIERNAN for PLAINTIFF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT. (fb) (Entered: 05/05/2000)

May 5, 2000

May 5, 2000

9

MOTION BY DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT , MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 10/13/2000)

Oct. 12, 2000

Oct. 12, 2000

10

Response by PLAINTIFF COLLEEN M. EVANS to DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, Brief, Certificate of Service. (np) (Entered: 10/27/2000)

Oct. 26, 2000

Oct. 26, 2000

11

Memorandum of Law by PLAINTIFF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT in Opposition to DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, Certificate of Service. (np) (Entered: 10/27/2000)

Oct. 26, 2000

Oct. 26, 2000

12

Reply Memorandum of law by DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL in support of DEFT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 10/30/2000)

Oct. 30, 2000

Oct. 30, 2000

13

MOTION BY DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL IN LIMINE TO EXCLUDE EVIDENCE OF DR. GHIA'S OTHER CONDUCT , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 10/30/2000)

Oct. 30, 2000

Oct. 30, 2000

14

MOTION BY DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL TO EXCLUDE DR. GHIA'S ALLEGED CONDUCT TOWARDS MS. EVANS OUTSIDE THE WORK ENVIROMENT FROM HER HOSTILE WORK ENVIROMENT CLAIM , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 10/30/2000)

Oct. 30, 2000

Oct. 30, 2000

15

Minute entry: Jury Trial Day 1, dated 10/30/00, Hearing on Deft's Motion for Summary Judgment. Remarks by the court. John A. Adams, Esq. addressed the court on behalf of the deft. Mary Tiernan, Esq. addressed the court on behalf of plff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. RULING BY THE COURT: The Motion for Summary Judgment is denied. Voir Dire selection. Eight jurors were selected to serve on the panel; Jury panel sworn. Opening statement by Mary Tiernan, Esq. on behalf of plff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Opening statement by Gerald J. Williams, Esq. on behalf of plff intervenor Colleen M. Evans. Opening statement by John A. Adams, Esq. on behalf of deft Easton Hospital. Witnesses were called and sworn on behalf of plff intervenor, etc.. (fb) (Entered: 11/01/2000)

Oct. 31, 2000

Oct. 31, 2000

16

Minute entry: 10/31/00, jury trial day 2, Witnesses called and sworn. (jl) (Entered: 11/01/2000)

Nov. 1, 2000

Nov. 1, 2000

17

ORDER THAT THE CLERK SHALL ISSUE A BENCH WARRANT FOR THE ARREST OF DR. PRADEEP GHIA WHO WAS SUBPOENAED AND SERVED ON 10/27/00 TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY, FOR HIS FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR 11/1/00 AT 10:00 A.M.(SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM) 11/2/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/02/2000)

Nov. 1, 2000

Nov. 1, 2000

18

Proposed Jury instructions by COLLEEN M. EVANS, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT. (fb) (Entered: 11/02/2000)

Nov. 1, 2000

Nov. 1, 2000

19

Proposed Jury instructions by EASTON HOSPITAL. (fb) (Entered: 11/02/2000)

Nov. 1, 2000

Nov. 1, 2000

20

Minute entry: Jury Trial Day 4, dated 11/2/00, Remarks by the court. Michael Perucci, Esq. addressed the court on behalf of Dr. Pradeep Ghia. Eight jurors present. Deft's case continues. Witness called and sworn. The following proceedings occurred out of the presence of the jury. Witness called and sworn. Eight jurors present. Witnesses called and sworn. Deft rest. Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law. Motions denied. Charge conference. Closing argument by Mary M. Tiernan, Esq. on behalf of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Closing argument by Gerald J. Williams, Esq. on behalf of Colleen M. Evans. (fb) (Entered: 11/06/2000)

Nov. 3, 2000

Nov. 3, 2000

21

Minute entry: Jury Trial Day 3, dated 11/1/00, Eight jurors present. The trial resumes. Plff and Plff Intervenor's case continues. Witnesses called and sworn. Plffs' exhibits were moved into the record and received by the court. Plff rest. Plff intervenor rest. The court issued a bench warrant for Dr. Pradeep Ghia. Deft's case: Deft's exhibits were moved and received. Witnesses called and sworn. (fb) (Entered: 11/06/2000)

Nov. 3, 2000

Nov. 3, 2000

22

Minute entry: Jury Trial, Day 5, dated 11/3/00, Remarks by the court. Eight jurors present. Closing argument by John A. Adams, Esq. on behalf of the deft Easton Hospital. Rebuttal argument by Gerald J. Williams, Esq. The court charged the jury. The jury deliberated. Lunch furnished for the jury. Jury question. The jury continued deliberations. A verdict by interrogatories was returned by the jury in favor of the plffs and against the deft in the sum of $2,355.00. (fb) (Entered: 11/07/2000)

Nov. 6, 2000

Nov. 6, 2000

23

Questions to jurors and answers thereof. (fb) (Entered: 11/07/2000)

Nov. 6, 2000

Nov. 6, 2000

24

ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PA BE AND HE IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURNISH LUNCH FOR EIGHT JURORS AND ONE DEPUTY CLERK ENGAGED IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CASE. (fb) (Entered: 11/07/2000)

Nov. 6, 2000

Nov. 6, 2000

25

ORDER THAT JUDGMENT IS ENTERED for COLLEEN M. EVANS, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT against EASTON HOSPITAL for $2,355.00. 11/7/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM) (fb) (Entered: 11/07/2000)

Nov. 6, 2000

Nov. 6, 2000

Case closed (kv) (Entered: 11/08/2000)

Nov. 6, 2000

Nov. 6, 2000

26

ORDER THAT THE BENCH WARRANT ISSUED FOR THE ARREST OF DR. PRADEEP GHIA IS WITHDRAWN. (SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM) 11/15/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/15/2000)

Nov. 15, 2000

Nov. 15, 2000

27

MOTION BY PLAINTIFF COLLEEN M. EVANS FOR COUNSEL FEES AND LITIGATION COSTS PURSUANT TO 42 U.S.C. SECTION 1988 , BRIEF, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) Modified on 11/21/2000 (Entered: 11/21/2000)

Nov. 20, 2000

Nov. 20, 2000

28

MOTION BY PLAINTIFF COLLEEN M. EVANS FOR NEW TRIAL PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 59(a) AND FOR JUDGMENT NOT WITHSTANDING THE VERDICT PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 50 , BRIEF, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/21/2000)

Nov. 20, 2000

Nov. 20, 2000

29

MOTION BY PLAINTIFF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT FOR A NEW TRIAL ON COMPENSATORY AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND ON THE ISSUE OF CONSTRUCTION DISCHARGE , MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/21/2000)

Nov. 20, 2000

Nov. 20, 2000

30

MOTION BY PLAINTIFF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT FOR EQUITABLE RELIEF , MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/21/2000)

Nov. 20, 2000

Nov. 20, 2000

31

VERIFIED MOTION BY PLAINTIFF COLLEEN M. EVANS PURSUANT TO L.R.C.P. 7.1(e) , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 12/06/2000)

Dec. 5, 2000

Dec. 5, 2000

32

Transcript for Trial, dated 10/30/00. (fb) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 7, 2000

Dec. 7, 2000

33

Transcript for Trial, dated 11/1/00. (fb) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 7, 2000

Dec. 7, 2000

34

Transcript for Civil Jury Trial, dated 11/2/00. (fb) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 7, 2000

Dec. 7, 2000

35

Transcript for Hearing, dated 11/3/00. (fb) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 7, 2000

Dec. 7, 2000

36

Response by DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL to PLFFS' MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 7, 2000

Dec. 7, 2000

37

Response by DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL to THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION'S MOTION FOR EQUITABLE RELIEF, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 7, 2000

Dec. 7, 2000

38

Response by DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL to PLFF EVANS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 12/11/2000)

Dec. 8, 2000

Dec. 8, 2000

39

Transcript of 10/31/00, jury trial (jl) (Entered: 12/12/2000)

Dec. 12, 2000

Dec. 12, 2000

40

Reply Brief by PLAINTIFF COLLEEN M. EVANS in support of her POST-TRIAL MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 12/19/2000)

Dec. 15, 2000

Dec. 15, 2000

41

ORDER, THE MOTION PURSUANT TO L.R.C.P. 7.1(e) IS GRANTED, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT PLFF - INTERVENOR IS EXCUSED FROM ORDERING A SEPERATE TRIAL TRANSCRIPT IN THIS MATTER, ETC.. (SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM) 12/22/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 12/22/2000)

Dec. 21, 2000

Dec. 21, 2000

42

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT THE DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL ON COMPENSATORY AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND ON THE ISSUE OF CONSTRUCTION DISCHARGE IS DENIED. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM ) 1/9/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fdc) (Entered: 01/09/2001)

Jan. 8, 2001

Jan. 8, 2001

43

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT THE INTERVENOR PLAINTIFF SHALL SUBMIT A REVISED CALCULATION OF HER FEE REQUEST, IN CONFORMITY WITTH THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THE FOREGOING MEMORANDUM. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM ) 1/9/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fdc) (Entered: 01/09/2001)

Jan. 8, 2001

Jan. 8, 2001

44

Supplemental Submission of PLAINTIFF COLLEEN M. EVANS Supporting her Claim for Fees and Costs, Certificate of Service. (np) (Entered: 01/29/2001)

Jan. 26, 2001

Jan. 26, 2001

45

Response by DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL to PLFF EVANS' supplement to her MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 02/14/2001)

Feb. 13, 2001

Feb. 13, 2001

46

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: THE MOTION FOR EQUITABLE RELIEF IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. THE CLERK IS DIRECTED TO CLOSE THE FILE, ETC.. (SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM) 3/23/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 03/23/2001)

March 22, 2001

March 22, 2001

47

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: PLFF IS AWARDED $44,800 ON ACCOUNT OF HER COUNSEL FEES, AND $3,707.64 FOR COSTS INCURRED, FOR A TOTAL AWARD OF $48,507.64, FOR WHICH JUDGMENT IS ENTERED for COLLEEN M. EVANS against EASTON HOSPITAL. 3/29/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM) (fb) (Entered: 03/29/2001)

March 28, 2001

March 28, 2001

48

Notice of appeal by DEFENDANT EASTON HOSPITAL. Fee Status: paid. Copies to: JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM, Clerk USCA, Appeals Clerk, and WANDA FLOWERS, JACQUELINE H. MC NAIR, IRIS SANTIAGO-FLORES, MARY M. TIERNAN, JOHN A. ADAMS, ROGER D. SUSANIN, GERALD J. WILLIAMS, certificate of service. (fb) (Entered: 04/30/2001)

April 27, 2001

April 27, 2001

49

Copy of Clerk's notice to USCA re: [48-1] appeal. (fb) Modified on 04/30/2001 (Entered: 04/30/2001)

April 30, 2001

April 30, 2001

50

Notice of appeal by PLAINTIFF COLLEEN M. EVANS. Fee Status: paid. Copies to: JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM, Clerk USCA, Appeals Clerk, and WANDA FLOWERS, JACQUELINE H. MC NAIR, IRIS SANTIAGO-FLORES, MARY M. TIERNAN, JOHN A. ADAMS, ROGER D. SUSANIN, JAMIE C. RAY, GERALD J. WILLIAMS. (fb) (Entered: 05/01/2001)

April 30, 2001

April 30, 2001

Notice of Docketing ROA from USCA Re: [48-1] appeal USCA NUMBER: 01-2057 . 4/30/01 (jpd) (Entered: 05/01/2001)

May 1, 2001

May 1, 2001

51

Copy of Clerk's notice to USCA re: [50-1] appeal. (fb) (Entered: 05/01/2001)

May 1, 2001

May 1, 2001

Notice of Docketing ROA from USCA Re: [50-1] appeal USCA NUMBER: 01-2080 . 5/7/01 (jpd) (Entered: 05/07/2001)

May 7, 2001

May 7, 2001

52

Copy of TPO form ref: [50-1] appeal . (jpd) (Entered: 05/08/2001)

May 8, 2001

May 8, 2001

53

Copy of TPO form ref: [48-1] appeal. (fdc) (Entered: 05/10/2001)

May 10, 2001

May 10, 2001

RECORD COMPLETE FOR PURPOSES OF APPEAL. (ke) (Entered: 05/10/2001)

May 10, 2001

May 10, 2001

54

Notice of appeal by PLAINTIFF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT. Fee Status: U.S. Gov't. Copies to: JUDGE JOHN P. FULLAM, Clerk USCA, Appeals Clerk, and WANDA FLOWERS, JACQUELINE H. MC NAIR, IRIS SANTIAGO-FLORES, MARY M. TIERNAN, JOHN A. ADAMS, ROGER D. SUSANIN, JAMIE C. RAY, GERALD J. WILLIAMS, certificate of service. (fb) (Entered: 05/22/2001)

May 21, 2001

May 21, 2001

55

Copy of Clerk's notice to USCA re: [54-1] appeal. (fb) (Entered: 05/22/2001)

May 22, 2001

May 22, 2001

Notice of Docketing ROA from USCA Re: [54-1] appeal USCA NUMBER: 01-2295 . 5/23/01 (jpd) (Entered: 05/24/2001)

May 24, 2001

May 24, 2001

56

Certified copy of order from USCA dated: 6/4/01 TERMINATING [54-1] appeal, it is entered dismissed by the Clerk under the authority conferred upon her by Rule 42(b), Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, etc.. (fb) (Entered: 06/06/2001)

June 5, 2001

June 5, 2001

57

Certified copy of order from USCA dated: 10/15/01 TERMINATING [50-1] appeal, In accordance with the agreement of the parties in the above entitled case, it is entered dismissed by the Clerk under the authority conferred upon her by Rule 42(b), Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, etc.. (fb) (Entered: 10/17/2001)

Oct. 17, 2001

Oct. 17, 2001

58

Certified copy of order from USCA dated: 10/15/01 TERMINATING [48-1] appeal, In accordance with the agreement of the parties in the above entitled case, it is entered dismissed by the Clerk under the authority conferred upon her by Rule 42(b), Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, etc.. (fb) (Entered: 10/17/2001)

Oct. 17, 2001

Oct. 17, 2001

Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 26, 1999

Closing Date: 2000

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: Unknown

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

Easton Hospital, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Amount Defendant Pays: 50862.64

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit