Case: United States of America v. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

2:04-cv-00648 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Filed Date: Feb. 13, 2004

Closed Date: 2005

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Case Summary

On February 13, 2004, the United States Department of Justice ("D.O.J.") filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. ("Title VII") in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The D.O.J. asked the court for injunctive relief, alleging the defendant had violated Title VII by discriminating against a male Senior Housekeeper on the basis of sex by refusing to promote him to a Housekeeping Supervisor positi…

On February 13, 2004, the United States Department of Justice ("D.O.J.") filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. ("Title VII") in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The D.O.J. asked the court for injunctive relief, alleging the defendant had violated Title VII by discriminating against a male Senior Housekeeper on the basis of sex by refusing to promote him to a Housekeeping Supervisor position.

The complaint alleges that the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey discriminated on the basis of sex by: (1) refusing to promote the individual employee to a position he was qualified for and (2) retaliating against the individual employee for bringing a Title VII claim against the defendant.

A consent decree was entered by the District Court (Judge John W. Bissell) on March 18, 2005 that stated: (1) defendant shall not retaliate against employees for having brought the claims and (2) defendant shall pay compensatory damages to the individual employee; (3) if a Housekeeper Supervisor position becomes available, the individual employee will be given fair and non-discriminatory consideration.

This case is closed.

Summary Authors

Erin Forman (11/4/2007)

People

Judge(s)

Bissell, John Winslow (New Jersey)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Chagares, Michael A. (New Jersey)

Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)

Kirkpatrick, Michael T (District of Columbia)

Leggott, Charles E. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Documents in the Clearinghouse

2:04-cv-00648

Docket (PACER)

USA vs. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

July 26, 2005

July 26, 2005

Docket
1

2:04-cv-00648

Complaint

Feb. 13, 2004

Feb. 13, 2004

Complaint
12

2:04-cv-00648

Consent Decree

March 18, 2005

March 18, 2005

Settlement Agreement

Docket

Last updated March 26, 2025, 8:30 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Feb. 13, 2004

COMPLAINT against UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY , filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Filing Fee $wv(dr, ) (Entered: 02/24/2004)

PACER
2 March 8, 2004

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney CHARLES E. LEGGOTT for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA added. Attorney MICHAEL T. KIRKPATRICK terminated.. (nr, ) (Entered: 03/16/2004)

PACER
3 March 12, 2004

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY waiver sent on 3/9/2004, answer due 5/10/2004. (nr, ) (Entered: 03/19/2004)

PACER
4 May 7, 2004

ANSWER to Complaint by UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Certification of Service)(PREUSS, ROBERT) (Entered: 05/07/2004)

PACER
5 May 20, 2004

ORDER FOR SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 6/8/2004 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge G. Donald Haneke.. Signed by Judge G. Donald Haneke on 5/20/04. (nc, ) (Entered: 05/20/2004)

PACER
7 June 8, 2004

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (nr, ) (Entered: 06/10/2004)

PACER
June 8, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge G. Donald Haneke : Scheduling Conference held on 6/8/2004. (nc, ) (Entered: 06/09/2004)

PACER
6 June 9, 2004

SCHEDULING ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 1/27/2005 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge G. Donald Haneke. Status Conference set for 1/27/2005 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge G. Donald Haneke. Discovery due by 1/15/2004.. Signed by Judge G. Donald Haneke on 06/08/05. (nr, ) Modified on 8/13/2004 (jr). (Entered: 06/09/2004)

PACER
8 June 25, 2004

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Charles E. Leggott (nr, ) (Entered: 07/02/2004)

PACER
9 Oct. 25, 2004

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney SUSAN J. STEELE and MICHAEL A. CHAGARES for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA added. Attorney MICHAEL A. CHAGARES terminated.. (CHAGARES, MICHAEL) (Entered: 10/25/2004)

PACER
Jan. 27, 2005

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge G. Donald Haneke : Status Conference held on 1/27/2005. (nc, ) (Entered: 01/28/2005)

PACER
10 Jan. 31, 2005

ORDER DISMISSING CASE as settled, w/out costs.. Signed by Judge John W. Bissell on 01/28/05. (nr, ) (Entered: 02/01/2005)

PACER
11 Feb. 22, 2005

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to William B. Fenton (nr, ) (Entered: 02/28/2005)

PACER
13 April 5, 2005

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to William B. Fenton (nr, ) (Entered: 04/11/2005)

PACER
14 July 7, 2005

ORDER Dismissing action w/prejudice . Signed by Judge John W. Bissell on 7/6/05. (jd, ) (Entered: 07/07/2005)

PACER
15 July 26, 2005

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to William B. Fenton (jd, ) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

New Jersey

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 13, 2004

Closing Date: 2005

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States of America, on behalf of a male senior housekeeper

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

State

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of New Jersey 2:04-cv-00648

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) 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

Order Duration: 2005 - 2005

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Male

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