Case: EEOC v. TM Poly-Film Inc

7:98-cv-00070 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

Filed Date: Nov. 6, 1998

Closed Date: Feb. 28, 2001

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Case Summary

In November 1998, the EEOC district office in Atlanta, Georgia brought this suit against TM Poly-Film, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. The complaint is not available. In November 1999 the defense moved for summary judgment, and in September 2000, the motion was granted. The EEOC appealed, but the parties voluntarily dismissed the appeal in February 2001.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (7/25/2007)

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Judge(s)

Owens, Wilbur Dawson (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bell, Charles T. (Georgia)

Macy, James D. (Georgia)

Snapp, William Dorsey (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Ennis, Edgar W. (Georgia)

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7:98-cv-00070

00-15983

Docket [Appeals Court]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Feb. 20, 2001

Feb. 20, 2001

Docket

7:98-cv-00070

Docket (PACER)

March 7, 2001

March 7, 2001

Docket

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/26798885/eeoc-v-t-m-poly-film-inc/

Last updated Feb. 22, 2024, 3:10 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT filed. Service of Complaint due by 3/8/99 for T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) (Entered: 11/06/1998)

Nov. 6, 1998

Nov. 6, 1998

PACER
2

ANSWER to Mandatory Interrogatories filed by EEOC. (rlw) (Entered: 11/06/1998)

Nov. 6, 1998

Nov. 6, 1998

PACER

SUMMONS(ES) issued for T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw)

Nov. 6, 1998

Nov. 6, 1998

PACER

Case referred to ARBITRATION (trh)

Nov. 10, 1998

Nov. 10, 1998

PACER
3

ANSWER to Complaint by T M Poly-Film, Inc. (Attorney Edgar W. Ennis Jr.) (rlw) (Entered: 01/12/1999)

Jan. 8, 1999

Jan. 8, 1999

PACER

DEADLINE updated; sAnswers to Mandatory Interrogatories deadline to 2/11/99 for T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw)

Jan. 12, 1999

Jan. 12, 1999

PACER
4

RULES 16 AND 26 ORDER; proposed scheduling/discovery order due on 2/26/99. (signed by Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr.) (rlw) (Entered: 01/19/1999)

Jan. 15, 1999

Jan. 15, 1999

PACER
5

ELECTION not to proceed before a Magistrate Judge by EEOC. (rlw) (Entered: 01/22/1999)

Jan. 22, 1999

Jan. 22, 1999

PACER
6

ELECTION not to proceed before a Magistrate Judge by T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) (Entered: 01/27/1999)

Jan. 25, 1999

Jan. 25, 1999

PACER

Case no longer referred to ARBITRATION. (trh)

Feb. 2, 1999

Feb. 2, 1999

PACER
7

ANSWER to Mandatory Interrogatories filed by T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) (Entered: 02/10/1999)

Feb. 8, 1999

Feb. 8, 1999

PACER

PROPOSED SCHEDULING/DISCOVERY order received. (rlw)

Feb. 23, 1999

Feb. 23, 1999

PACER
8

ORDER setting scheduling/discovery conference. r Discovery Hearing for 10:00 A.M. on 4/5/99 (signed by Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr.) (rlw) (Entered: 03/03/1999)

March 1, 1999

March 1, 1999

PACER

DEADLINE updated; s Discovery Hearing for 10:00 A.M. on 4/5/99. (rlw)

March 2, 1999

March 2, 1999

PACER
9

FIRST INTERROGATORIES by EEOC to T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) (Entered: 03/22/1999)

March 22, 1999

March 22, 1999

PACER
10

FIRST REQUEST for Production of Documents by EEOC to T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) (Entered: 03/22/1999)

March 22, 1999

March 22, 1999

PACER
11

NOTICE by EEOC to take deposition of Bernice Williams-Kimbrough on 5/11/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

PACER
12

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Patricia Hamby on 4/28/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

PACER
13

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Tricia Love on 4/28/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

PACER
14

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Jocelyn Best on 4/28/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

PACER
15

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Wanda Gray on 4/27/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

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16

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Yvonne Garland on 4/27/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

PACER
17

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Myra Davis on 4/27/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

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18

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Sonia Williams on 4/26/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

PACER
19

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Lucy Miller on 4/26/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

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20

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Marvin C. Frazier on 5/10/99. (rlw) (Entered: 03/24/1999)

March 24, 1999

March 24, 1999

PACER
21

FIRST INTERROGATORIES by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to EEOC (rlw) (Entered: 03/29/1999)

March 25, 1999

March 25, 1999

PACER
22

FIRST REQUEST for Production of Documents by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to EEOC. (rlw) (Entered: 03/29/1999)

March 29, 1999

March 29, 1999

PACER
23

ORDER making the proposed scheduling/discovery order submitted by the parties with the additions and changes agreed to at a discovery conference is made the order of the court. Discovery to be complete 7/8/99. (signed by Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr.) (rlw) (Entered: 04/06/1999)

April 5, 1999

April 5, 1999

PACER
24

MINUTE ENTRY: Discovery conference on 4/5/99; witnesses in this matter can be interviewed by either party with a tape recorder; the EEOC is to provide the court with any unwilling information requested by the defendant for an in-camera inspection. Court Reporter: Frances Roquemore (rlw) (Entered: 04/07/1999)

April 5, 1999

April 5, 1999

PACER
25

NOTICE by EEOC to take deposition of Danny Moss on 4/29/99. (rlw) (Entered: 04/08/1999)

April 8, 1999

April 8, 1999

PACER
26

NOTICE by EEOC to take deposition of James deVane on 4/30/99. (rlw) (Entered: 04/08/1999)

April 8, 1999

April 8, 1999

PACER
27

NOTICE by EEOC to take deposition of Sandra Simmons on 4/29/99. (rlw) (Entered: 04/08/1999)

April 8, 1999

April 8, 1999

PACER
28

NOTICE by EEOC to take deposition of Chip Birdsong on 4/30/99. (rlw) (Entered: 04/08/1999)

April 8, 1999

April 8, 1999

PACER
29

ANSWER to Interrogatories filed by EEOC Re: [21-1] discovery requested - FIRST INTERROGATORIES by T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) (Entered: 04/19/1999)

April 19, 1999

April 19, 1999

PACER
30

RESPONSE by EEOC to [22-1] discovery requested - FIRST REQUEST for Production of Documents by T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) (Entered: 04/19/1999)

April 19, 1999

April 19, 1999

PACER
31

ANSWER to Interrogatories filed by T M Poly-Film, Inc. Re: [9-1] discovery requested - FIRST INTERROGATORIES by EEOC. (rlw) (Entered: 04/23/1999)

April 21, 1999

April 21, 1999

PACER
32

RESPONSE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to [10-1] discovery requested - FIRST REQUEST for Production of Documents by EEOC. (rlw) (Entered: 04/23/1999)

April 21, 1999

April 21, 1999

PACER
33

AMENDMENT to [31-1] discovery interrogatory - VERIFICATION of Danny Moss filed by defendant T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) (Entered: 04/26/1999)

April 26, 1999

April 26, 1999

PACER
34

DEPOSITION of Marvin Frazier taken on 5/10/99, court reporter: Edith Graves. (rlw) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

June 15, 1999

June 15, 1999

PACER
35

Exhibits to Deposition [34-1] of Marvin Frazier. (rlw) (Entered: 06/16/1999)

June 15, 1999

June 15, 1999

PACER
36

JOINT MOTION by EEOC and T M Poly-Film, Inc. to Extend Time of Discovery Period to 9/8/99 and Motion Filing Deadline to 10/25/99 . (rlw) (Entered: 07/07/1999)

July 2, 1999

July 2, 1999

PACER

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [36-1] joint motion to Extend Time of Discovery Period to 9/8/99 and Motion Filing Deadline to 10/25/99; Original motion sent to Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr. (rlw)

July 7, 1999

July 7, 1999

PACER
37

ORDER granting [36-1] joint motion to Extend Time of Discovery Period to 9/8/99 and Motion Filing Deadline to 10/25/99. s Discovery completion deadline to 9/8/99, r Motion Filing deadline to 10/25/99 (signed by Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr.) [EOD Date 7/13/99] (rlw) (Entered: 07/13/1999)

July 9, 1999

July 9, 1999

PACER
38

MINUTE ENTRY: In chambers status conference regarding discovery; the plaintiff objects to the defendant taking the deposition of the Director of EEOC, Ms. Kibro; Judge Owens decided the objection to taking the deposition is well founded and it cannot be taken; he will reconsider if facts are presented to make it relevant; Court Reporter: Frances Roquemore. (rlw) (Entered: 08/05/1999)

Aug. 4, 1999

Aug. 4, 1999

PACER
39

SECOND INTERROGATORIES by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to EEOC. (rlw) (Entered: 08/06/1999)

Aug. 5, 1999

Aug. 5, 1999

PACER
40

SECOND REQUEST for Production of Documents by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to EEOC. (rlw) (Entered: 08/06/1999)

Aug. 5, 1999

Aug. 5, 1999

PACER
41

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Eleanor O'Bryant on 9/2/99. (rlw) (Entered: 08/24/1999)

Aug. 23, 1999

Aug. 23, 1999

PACER
42

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Agnes Morgan on 9/2/99. (rlw) (Entered: 08/24/1999)

Aug. 23, 1999

Aug. 23, 1999

PACER
43

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Joycia Ricks on 9/7/99. (rlw) (Entered: 08/24/1999)

Aug. 23, 1999

Aug. 23, 1999

PACER
44

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Gloria Barnett on 9/8/99. (rlw) (Entered: 08/24/1999)

Aug. 23, 1999

Aug. 23, 1999

PACER
45

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Nancy Gilbert on 9/7/99. (rlw) (Entered: 08/24/1999)

Aug. 23, 1999

Aug. 23, 1999

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46

NOTICE by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to take deposition of Sue Scott on 9/8/99. (rlw) Modified on 09/08/1999 (Entered: 09/08/1999)

Sept. 3, 1999

Sept. 3, 1999

PACER
48

ANSWER to Interrogatories filed by EEOC Re: [39-1] discovery requested - SECOND INTERROGATORIES by T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) Modified on 09/08/1999 (Entered: 09/08/1999)

Sept. 7, 1999

Sept. 7, 1999

PACER
47

RESPONSE by EEOC to [39-1] discovery requested - FIRST REQUEST for Admissions by T M Poly-Film, Inc. (rlw) (Entered: 09/08/1999)

Sept. 7, 1999

Sept. 7, 1999

PACER
49

MOTION by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to Extend Time for the filing of Motions for Summary Judgment . Motion and proposed Order faxed to Judge Owens' office. (sbd) (Entered: 10/21/1999)

Oct. 18, 1999

Oct. 18, 1999

PACER
50

DEPOSITION of Nancy Gilbert on 9/7/99, court reporter: Edith Graves. (sbd) (Entered: 10/21/1999)

Oct. 19, 1999

Oct. 19, 1999

PACER
51

DEPOSITION of Joycia Ricks on 9/7/99, court reporter: Edith Graves. (sbd) (Entered: 10/21/1999)

Oct. 19, 1999

Oct. 19, 1999

PACER
52

EXHIBITS TO DEPOSITION of Nancy Gilbert and Joycia Ricks taken on 9/7/99, court reporter: Edith Graves. (rlw) (Entered: 10/27/1999)

Oct. 19, 1999

Oct. 19, 1999

PACER
53

ORDER granting [49-1] motion to Extend Time to 11/24/99 for the filing of Motions for Summary Judgment (signed by Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr.) [EOD Date 10/22/99] (rlw) (Entered: 10/22/1999)

Oct. 21, 1999

Oct. 21, 1999

PACER
54

DEPOSITION of Elinor E. O'Bryant taken on 9/2/99, court reporter: Barbara B. Terry. (rlw) (Entered: 10/27/1999)

Oct. 26, 1999

Oct. 26, 1999

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55

DEPOSITION of Sue Scott taken on 9/8/99, court reporter: Jeweldine Johnston. (rlw) (Entered: 10/27/1999)

Oct. 26, 1999

Oct. 26, 1999

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56

DEPOSITION of Gloria Barnett taken on 9/8/99, court reporter: Jeweldine Johnston. (rlw) (Entered: 10/27/1999)

Oct. 26, 1999

Oct. 26, 1999

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57

DEPOSITION of Agnes Y. Morgan taken on 9/2/99, court reporter: Barbara B. Terry. (rlw) (Entered: 10/27/1999)

Oct. 26, 1999

Oct. 26, 1999

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58

MOTION by T M Poly-Film, Inc. for Summary Judgment . Response due by 12/17/99; Reply to Response due by 1/3/00 for [58-1] motion. (rlw) (Entered: 11/30/1999)

Nov. 24, 1999

Nov. 24, 1999

PACER
59

STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED Material Facts by defendant T M Poly-Film, Inc. Re: [58-1] motion for Summary Judgment. (rlw) (Entered: 11/30/1999)

Nov. 24, 1999

Nov. 24, 1999

PACER
60

MEMORANDUM by T M Poly-Film, Inc. in support of [58-1] motion for Summary Judgment. (rlw) (Entered: 11/30/1999)

Nov. 24, 1999

Nov. 24, 1999

PACER
61

MOTION by EEOC to Extend Time to 1/14/00 to Respond to Motion for Summary Judgment . (rlw) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [61-1] motion to Extend Time to 1/14/00 to Respond to Motion for Summary Judgment; Original motion sent to Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr. (rlw)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

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62

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by EEOC of Motion for Enlargement of Time. (rlw) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER
63

NOTICE of Filing of Original Discovery Depositions by EEOC. (rlw) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER
64

DEPOSITION of Charles Birdsong taken on 4/30/99, court reporter: Debbie Paulk Mixon. (rlw) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER
65

DEPOSITION of James Devane taken on 4/30/99, court reporter: Debbie Paulk Mixon. (rlw) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER
66

DEPOSITION of Sandra Simmons taken on 4/29/99, court reporter: Debbie Paulk Mixon. (rlw) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER
67

DEPOSITION of Danny Moss taken on 4/29/99, court reporter: Debbie Paulk Mixon. (rlw) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

Dec. 9, 1999

Dec. 9, 1999

PACER
68

ORDER granting [61-1] motion to Extend Time to 1/14/00 to Respond to Motion for Summary Judgment. Response to Motion reset to 1/14/00 for [58-1] motion for Summary Judgment, Reply to Response to Motion reset to 1/31/00 for [58-1] motion for Summary Judgment (signed by Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr.) [EOD Date 12/14/99] (rlw) (Entered: 12/14/1999)

Dec. 13, 1999

Dec. 13, 1999

PACER
69

RESPONSE by EEOC in opposition to [59-1] Statement Undisputed Material Facts. (rlw) (Entered: 01/14/2000)

Jan. 14, 2000

Jan. 14, 2000

PACER

DEADLINE updated; Reply to Response to Motion reset to 2/14/00 for [58-1] motion for Summary Judgment . (rlw)

Jan. 24, 2000

Jan. 24, 2000

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70

AFFIDAVIT of Robert M. Clyatt filed by T M Poly-Film, Inc. Re: [58-1] motion for Summary Judgment. (rlw) (Entered: 02/14/2000)

Feb. 14, 2000

Feb. 14, 2000

PACER
71

REPLY by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to response to [58-1] motion for Summary Judgment. (rlw) (Entered: 02/16/2000)

Feb. 14, 2000

Feb. 14, 2000

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MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [58-1] motion for Summary Judgment; Original case file and motion sent to Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr. (rlw)

Feb. 16, 2000

Feb. 16, 2000

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72

ORDER granting [58-1] motion for Summary Judgment. (signed by Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr.) Civil Order File volume #F, page #58 [EOD Date 9/12/00] (rlw) (Entered: 09/12/2000)

Sept. 11, 2000

Sept. 11, 2000

PACER
73

JUDGMENT for T M Poly-Film, Inc. against EEOC. [EOD Date 9/12/00] (rlw) (Entered: 09/12/2000)

Sept. 12, 2000

Sept. 12, 2000

PACER

Case Closed. Deposition(s) to be disposed of on 11/20/00. (rlw)

Sept. 12, 2000

Sept. 12, 2000

PACER
74

MOTION by T M Poly-Film, Inc. to Extend Time to 11/10/00 to file a bill of costs . (rlw) (Entered: 10/05/2000)

Oct. 3, 2000

Oct. 3, 2000

PACER
75

ORDER granting [74-1] motion to Extend Time to 11/10/00 to file a bill of costs. (signed by Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr.) [EOD Date 10/5/00] (rlw) (Entered: 10/05/2000)

Oct. 5, 2000

Oct. 5, 2000

PACER
76

NOTICE OF APPEAL by EEOC. Copy of Notice of Appeal mailed to Edgar W. Ennis Jr. on 11/9/00. Transcript Information Form due 11/27/00 for EEOC. [EOD Date 11/9/00] (rlw) (Entered: 11/09/2000)

Nov. 9, 2000

Nov. 9, 2000

PACER

CERTIFIED NOTICE OF APPEAL. Copy of Notice of Appeal, docket entries, order and judgment mailed to USCA for [76-1] appeal by EEOC. (rlw)

Nov. 9, 2000

Nov. 9, 2000

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77

BILL OF COSTS by T M Poly-Film, Inc.; Response to Bill of Costs due on 12/5/00. (rlw) (Entered: 11/13/2000)

Nov. 9, 2000

Nov. 9, 2000

PACER
78

MEMORANDUM by T M Poly-Film, Inc. in support of [77-1] Bill of costs. (rlw) (Entered: 11/13/2000)

Nov. 9, 2000

Nov. 9, 2000

PACER

No

Nov. 15, 2000

Nov. 15, 2000

No

Nov. 15, 2000

Nov. 15, 2000

No

Nov. 15, 2000

Nov. 15, 2000

No

Nov. 15, 2000

Nov. 15, 2000

79

Transcript Information Form filed for EEOC in re: [76-1] appeal. No Transcript(s) ordered. (rlw) (Entered: 11/17/2000)

Nov. 17, 2000

Nov. 17, 2000

PACER

No

Nov. 20, 2000

Nov. 20, 2000

No

Nov. 20, 2000

Nov. 20, 2000

USCA Case Number Re: [76-1] appeal by EEOC USCA NUMBER: 00-15983E. (rlw)

Nov. 20, 2000

Nov. 20, 2000

PACER

Edgar W. Ennis, Jr. No

Nov. 21, 2000

Nov. 21, 2000

Frank L. Butler, III No

Nov. 21, 2000

Nov. 21, 2000

Case Details

State / Territory: Georgia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 6, 1998

Closing Date: Feb. 28, 2001

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

TM Poly-Film, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits