Case: United States v. City of Hayti Heights, Missouri

1:07-cv-00026 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: Feb. 16, 2007

Closed Date: 2009

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Case Summary

On February 16, 2007, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against City of Hayti Heights, Missouri. The DOJ asked the court for injunctive and compensatory relief, alleging that the defendant had violated Title VII by discriminating against a "patrolman" on the basis of sex.The complaint alleges that the defendant discriminated on the basis of sex by: (1) termina…

On February 16, 2007, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against City of Hayti Heights, Missouri. The DOJ asked the court for injunctive and compensatory relief, alleging that the defendant had violated Title VII by discriminating against a "patrolman" on the basis of sex.

The complaint alleges that the defendant discriminated on the basis of sex by: (1) terminating the plaintiff's employment with the City on the basis of her sex and (2) failing or refusing to take appropriate action to remedy the effects of the discriminatory treatment of the plaintiff.

Afterwards, the parties went into alternative dispute resolution processes. They reached a settlement, and filed a joint motion to approve consent judgment on October 25, 2007. The Court (Judge Rodney W. Sippel) issued a consent judgment on October 30, 2007.

Under the consent decree, the parties were not making any admissions. The decree included following general injunctions: 1) prohibition against gender discrimination; 2) prohibition against retaliation or any acts adversely affecting the conditions of employment. Subject to the approval of the United States, the City agreed to modify its policies and procedures prohibiting gender discrimination in the following ways: 1) prohibition of discrimination in any conditions of employment, including hiring and termination; 2) implementing procedures for complaints and redress; 3) notice of new policies through posting in public places, including Internet; 4) providing antidiscrimination training; 5) designating a special person to monitor compliance with the decree; 6) retaining records pertinent to new policies. The individual and the City agreed to her reinstatement with the seniority date of July 9, 2004 and requirement of at least a 32 hours work week. The individual also receive $1,000.00 in backpay. The Court retained jurisdiction over the implementation of the decree. The decree was to dissolve within two years of its entry.

On December 27, 2007, the Court granted the defendant's motion to withdraw.

Summary Authors

Erin Forman (10/25/2007)

Zhandos Kuderin (7/17/2014)

People

Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Alexis, Michael J. (District of Columbia)

Blutter, Sarah C (District of Columbia)

Comisac, Rena J. (District of Columbia)

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Glynias , Josef S. (Missouri)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

1:07-cv-00026

Docket [PACER]

United States v. City of Hayti Heights

Dec. 27, 2007

Dec. 27, 2007

Docket
1-1

1:07-cv-00026

Complaint

Feb. 16, 2007

Feb. 16, 2007

Complaint
27

1:07-cv-00026

Consent Decree

Oct. 30, 2007

Oct. 30, 2007

Order/Opinion

Docket

Last updated March 24, 2025, 8:03 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Feb. 16, 2007

COMPLAINT against defendant Hayti Heights, City of 1 Summons(es) issued, Consents issued 2, Jury Demand, filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet # 2)(MRS, ) (Entered: 02/20/2007)

PACER
2 March 6, 2007

CJRA ORDER (jgw) pursuant to District Judge Option filed. Judge Frederick R Buckles termed. Case reassigned to Judge Rodney W. Sippel for all further proceedings. (CSG, ) (Entered: 03/08/2007)

PACER
3 March 27, 2007

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (CSG, ) (Entered: 03/27/2007)

PACER
5 March 28, 2007

SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by US Marshal. Hayti Heights, City of served on 3/7/2007, answer due 3/27/2007. (NCL) (Entered: 03/29/2007)

PACER
4 March 29, 2007

ORDER granting 3 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; answer due by 4/13/2007. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 3/29/2007. (NCL) (Entered: 03/29/2007)

PACER
March 29, 2007

ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Thu Mar 29 16:17:49 CDT 2007 (NCL, ) (Entered: 03/29/2007)

PACER
6 April 12, 2007

ENTRY of Appearance by Kimberley Joy Smith Mathis for Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Mathis, Kimberley) (Entered: 04/12/2007)

PACER
7 April 12, 2007

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Mathis, Kimberley) (Entered: 04/12/2007)

PACER
8 April 12, 2007

ENTRY of Appearance by Josef S. Glynias for Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Glynias, Josef) (Entered: 04/12/2007)

PACER
9 April 13, 2007

ENTRY of Appearance by Sarah C. Blutter for Plaintiff United States of America. (Blutter, Sarah) (Entered: 04/13/2007)

PACER
10 April 13, 2007

STIPULATION re 7 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Glynias, Josef) (Entered: 04/13/2007)

PACER
April 16, 2007

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 7 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Mathis, Kimberley) filed by Hayti Heights, City of, ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 4/16/07. (LGK, ) (Entered: 04/16/2007)

PACER
11 May 14, 2007

ANSWER to Complaint by Hayti Heights, City of.(Mathis, Kimberley) (Entered: 05/14/2007)

PACER
12 May 15, 2007

RULE 16 ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2 (Standard) Joint Scheduling Plan due by 6/18/2007. Rule 16 Conference set for 6/25/2007 03:00 PM in Southeast Division − Cape Girardeau before Honorable Rodney W. Sippel.Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 5/15/07. (NCL) (Entered: 05/15/2007)

PACER
13 June 7, 2007

JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiff United States of America, Defendant Hayti Heights, City of.. (Blutter, Sarah) (Entered: 06/07/2007)

PACER
14 June 18, 2007

Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone by Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Glynias, Josef) (Entered: 06/18/2007)

PACER
16 June 29, 2007

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2, Standard Motion to Join Parties due by 9/14/2007. Discovery Completion due by 1/15/2008. ADR Future Reference 8/1/2007. Dispositive Motions due by 2/15/2008. Jury Trial set for 6/23/2008 09:00 AM in Southeast Division − Cape Girardeau before Honorable Rodney W. Sippel. Pretrial Compliance due by 6/3/2008. Motion in Limine due by 6/13/2008.. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 6/29/07. (MRS, ) (Entered: 06/29/2007)

PACER
17 Aug. 1, 2007

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution. This case is referred to: mediation. Designation of Lead Counsel: Michael A. Price. ADR Completion Deadline due by 10/1/2007. Designation of Neutral due by 8/21/2007. ADR Conference Schedule due by 8/21/2007. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 8/1/07. (CSG, ) (Entered: 08/02/2007)

PACER
18 Aug. 20, 2007

MOTION for Protective Order by Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulated Protective Order)(Glynias, Josef) (Entered: 08/20/2007)

PACER
19 Aug. 21, 2007

Designation of Neutral by parties and ADR Conference Report by Plaintiff United States of America, Defendant Hayti Heights, City of Neutral: Stanley A. Grimm Date of Conference: September 24, 2007 time: 10:00 a.m. Location: U.S. Courthouse, 339 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701(Price, Michael) (Entered: 08/21/2007)

PACER
20 Aug. 21, 2007

NOTICE of Appointment of Neutral Neutral name: Stanley A. Grimm Neutral selected by parties.(CSG, ) (Entered: 08/21/2007)

PACER
21 Aug. 21, 2007

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER re: 18 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Hayti Heights, City of, motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 8/21/07. (CSG, ) Modified on 8/24/2007 (CSG, ). (Entered: 08/23/2007)

PACER
22 Aug. 28, 2007

SUBPOENA Returned by U. S. Marshal, Executed as to Vernis Farmer on 8/16/07. (CSG, ) (Entered: 08/30/2007)

PACER
23 Sept. 10, 2007

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Mediation by Plaintiff United States of America. (Alexis, Michael) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

PACER
24 Sept. 11, 2007

ORDER granting 23 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Mediation. ADR Completion Deadline due by 10/31/2007. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 9/11/07. (CSG, ) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

PACER
25 Oct. 23, 2007

ORDER: The Court having been advised by counsel that this action has been settled, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the June 23, 2008 Jury Trial setting isvacated and all pending motions are denied without prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel shall file, within thirty (30) days of the date of this order, Dismissal Paper(s), due by 11/23/2007. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 10/23/07. (CSG, ) (Entered: 10/23/2007)

PACER
26 Oct. 25, 2007

Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment by Plaintiff United States of America, Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Decree)(Blutter, Sarah) (Entered: 10/25/2007)

PACER
27 Oct. 30, 2007

CONSENT JUDGMENT: This Decree shall dissolve and this cause of action shall be dismissed, without any further order of this Court, at the end of two (2) years from the date of its approval and entry by this Court. (see Consent Decree for details) . Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 10/30/07. (CSG, ) (Entered: 10/31/2007)

PACER
Oct. 30, 2007

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 26 Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment by Plaintiff United States of America, Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Decree)(Blutter, Sarah) filed by United States of America, Hayti Heights, City of; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 10/30/07. (CSG, ) (Entered: 10/31/2007)

PACER
Dec. 27, 2007

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 28 MOTION to Withdraw by Defendant Hayti Heights, City of. (Glynias, Josef) filed by Hayti Heights, City of ; SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Rodney W. Sippel on 12/27/07. (MRS) (Entered: 12/28/2007)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 16, 2007

Closing Date: 2009

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States, on behalf of a female patrolman

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City

City of Hayti Heights, Missouri

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Missouri 1:07-cv-00026

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Monitoring

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reinstatement (job, contract, grant, etc.)

Retaliation Prohibition

Retroactive Seniority

Amount Defendant Pays: 1,000.00

Order Duration: 2007 - 2009

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

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