Case: Miller v. Hygrade Food Products Corp.

2:99-cv-01087 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: March 1, 1999

Closed Date: 2002

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Case Summary

On March 1, 1999, former employees at Hygrade Food Products (Hygrade) filed this class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Plaintiffs sued Hygrade and Sara Lee Corporation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Plaintiffs were represented by private attorneys. There is insufficient information on the case that shows what reliefs the Plaintiffs sought. The Plaintiffs alleged that the Defendants engaged in across-the-board racial d…

On March 1, 1999, former employees at Hygrade Food Products (Hygrade) filed this class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Plaintiffs sued Hygrade and Sara Lee Corporation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Plaintiffs were represented by private attorneys. There is insufficient information on the case that shows what reliefs the Plaintiffs sought. The Plaintiffs alleged that the Defendants engaged in across-the-board racial discrimination against blacks in hiring, promotion and termination, and this created a hostile and abusive work environment. The Plaintiffs also alleged that the Defendants engaged in racial harassment against African American employees with regard to the terms and conditions of their employment, as well as to supervisory or managerial positions, work assignments and discipline. The Plaintiff's factual allegations describe situations in which African American employees were treated differently than similarly situated white employees. The case was assigned to Judge Lowell Reed Jr. Miller v. Hygrade Food Products Corp., 89 F.Supp.2d 643 (E.D.Pa. 2000).

The Plaintiffs moved for class certification in July 1999. However, Judge Reed on November 19, 1999 denied this request. The Plaintiffs nonetheless continued to litigate the case individually, and from November 1999 to October 2001, the parties engaged in discovery.

On October 9, 2001, the Defendants moved for summary judgment. During the next three weeks, the parties presumably discussed a potential settlement agreement. On October 30, 2001, Judge Thomas N. O'Neill Jr. ordered that the Defendants withdraw its motion for summary judgment without prejudice while the settlement discussion is pending.

The parties had a settlement hearing on February 25, 2002. On May 24, 2002, Judge Reed ordered the dismissal of the case with prejudice. Judge Reed also ordered that the transcript of the hearing be sealed and confidential. The contents of the settlement agreement is unavailable from the records. The case closed in 2002.

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1 March 1, 1999

Complaint. (filing fee $150.00 receipt #693893). (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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2 March 1, 1999

MOTION BY PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON TO FILE COMPLAINT UNDER SEAL . (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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March 1, 1999

Special Case Management Track. (fb)

3 March 4, 1999

Response by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP to PLFFS' MOTION TO FILE COMPLAINT UNDER SEAL, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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4 March 17, 1999

Amended complaint by PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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5 June 15, 1999

Answer by HYGRADE FOOD CORP, SARA LEE CORPORATION (Attorney PATRICK J. DORAN) to amended complaint, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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6 June 22, 1999

MOTION BY DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION TO ENTER APPEARANCE PRO HAC VICE, AFFIDAVIT, CERTIFICATE, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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7 June 28, 1999

Acceptance of service by WILLIAM BLUE, JR. re: accepted summons and complaint for DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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8 July 7, 1999

MOTION BY PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON TO EXTEND THE TIME TO FILE MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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9 July 8, 1999

MOTION BY PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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10 Sept. 28, 1999

MOTION BY DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION FOR SANCTIONS AND EXPENSES AGAINST PLFFS JAMES, WILLIAMS, GRAY AND JONES AND THEIR ATTORNEYS, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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11 Oct. 8, 1999

MOTION BY PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE FOR DECIDING PLFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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12 Oct. 12, 1999

Answer by PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON to DEFTS' MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AND EXPENSES AGAINST PLFFS JAMES, WILLIAMS, GRAY AND JONES AND THEIR ATTORNEYS, memorandum, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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Oct. 12, 1999

CROSS-MOTION BY PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST DEFTS AND THEIR ATTORNEYS, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (See paper #12). (fb)

13 Oct. 15, 1999

Notice by PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON of errata correction to declaration of CYNTHIA BUTLER attached in opposition to DEFTS' MOTION FOR SANCTIONS, certificate of service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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14 Oct. 18, 1999

Declaration by PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON in opposition to DEFTS' MOTION FOR SANCTIONS, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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15 Oct. 21, 1999

Response by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION to PLFFS' CROSS-MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST DEFTS AND THEIR ATTORNEYS, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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16 Oct. 25, 1999

Response by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION to PLFFS' MOTION TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE FOR DECIDING PLFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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17 Oct. 29, 1999

Response by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION in opposition to PLFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, Certificate of Service. (Appendix attached). (fb) Modified on 11/29/1999 (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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18 Nov. 3, 1999

Reply by PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON to DEFTS' response to PLFFS' MOTION TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE FOR DECIDING PLFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, certificate of service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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19 Nov. 5, 1999

MOTION BY PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLFF'S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION AFTER CONDUCTING ADDITIONAL DISCOVERY, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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20 Nov. 8, 1999

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO ENTER APPEARANCE PRO HAC VICE (Attorney: WILLIAM A. BLUE, JR., S. CRAIG MOORE, ANGELA MARIE HUBBELL), ETC.. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 11/8/99 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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21 Nov. 10, 1999

STANDING ORDER: SPECIAL MANAGEMENT TRACK CASE MANAGEMENT POLICY IS APPROVED, ETC.. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 11/10/99 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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22 Nov. 12, 1999

OMNIBUS ORDER: MOOTING MOTION TO EXTEND THE TIME TO FILE MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION. MOOTING MOTION TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE FOR DECIDING PLFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION. DENYING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLFF'S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION AFTER CONDUCTING ADDITIONAL DISCOVERY. DENYING MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AND EXPENSES AGAINST PLFFS JAMES, WILLIAMS, GRAY AND JONES AND THEIR ATTORNEYS. DENYING CROSS MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST DEFTS AND THEIR ATTORNEYS, ETC.. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 11/15/99 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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23 Nov. 12, 1999

PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 1 THAT: THIS CASE IS GOVERNED BY THE STANDING ORDER AND SPECIAL MANAGEMENT TRACK CASE MANAGEMENT POLICY OF JUDGE REED DATED 11/8/99. ALL PARTIES SHALL APPEAR FOR A CONFERENCE WITH THE UNDERSIGNED ON THE 11/17/99, AT 2:00 P.M., ETC.. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 11/15/99 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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24 Nov. 15, 1999

MOTION BY DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION TO DISMISS PLFFS' HIRING, PROMOTION AND TERMINATION CLAIMS, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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25 Nov. 15, 1999

Brief written statement by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION, certificate of service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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26 Nov. 15, 1999

List by DEFENDANT'S HYGRADE FOOD PRODUCTS AND SARA LEE CORPORATION of affiliated companies and counsel, certificate of service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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27 Nov. 15, 1999

Proposed Case Management and Scheduling Order by DEFENDANTS HYGRADE FOOD PRODUCTS AND SARA LEE CORPORATION, certificate of service. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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28 Nov. 19, 1999

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION. MOOTING MOTION TO FILE COMPLAINT UNDER SEAL. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT CLERK OF COURT SHALL UNSEAL THE RECORD AND SHALL NOT FILE SUBSEQUENT DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL UNLESS SO ORDERED BY THIS COURT OR UNLESS A DOCUMENT IS ACCOMPANIED BY A MOTION TO FILE THAT PARTICULAR DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 11/22/99 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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29 Nov. 19, 1999

PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 2 THAT DISCOVERY DISPUTES SHALL BE MANAGED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER AND PRIORITY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT PURSUANT TO, IN ADDITION TO AND COMPLIMENTARY TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 30 AND OTHER RULES WHICH GOVERN THE CONDUCT OF DEPOSITIONS, THE FOLOOWING RULES SHALL APPLY, ETC.. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 11/22/99 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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30 Nov. 19, 1999

PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 3 THAT THE PARTIES SHALL ADHERE TO THE PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT GENERAL MERITS DISCOVERY IS STAYED UNTIL THE COURT ORDERS OTHERWISE. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 11/22/99 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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31 Nov. 19, 1999

PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 4 THAT: COUNSEL FOR CLASS PLFFS SHALL KEEP A DAILY RECORD OF THEIR TIME SPENT AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS LITIGATION. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL RECEIVE AND FILE UNDER SEAL ALL REPORTS FILED BY CLASS COUNSEL IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ORDER. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 11/22/99 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fb) (Entered: 11/29/1999)

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32 Nov. 30, 1999

Letter from WILLIAM A. BLUE, JR., dated 11/24/99, in re: Letter statement of DEFTS of no opposition to filing of amended complaint deleting the union as a party. (fb) (Entered: 11/30/1999)

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33 Nov. 30, 1999

ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL AMEND THE CAPTION ON THE DOCKET TO DELETE THE UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL 56 AS A PARTY. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 11/30/99 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (fb) (Entered: 11/30/1999)

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34 Nov. 30, 1999

Transcript for Hearing, dated 11/17/99. (fb) (Entered: 11/30/1999)

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35 Dec. 3, 1999

Answer by PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON to DEFT HYGRADE'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLFFS' HIRING, PROMOTION AND TERMINATION CLAIMS, memorandum, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 12/06/1999)

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Dec. 3, 1999

CROSS-MOTION BY PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON TO JOIN ADDITIONAL PARTIES, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (See paper #35). (fb)

36 Dec. 6, 1999

Statement of CYNTHIA L. BUTLER on class action qualification, certificate of service. (FILED UNDER SEAL). (fb) (Entered: 12/07/1999)

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37 Dec. 8, 1999

MOTION by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER LIMITING TEMPORAL SCOPE OF PLFS' WRITTEN DISCOVERY REQUESTS, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (af) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

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38 Dec. 8, 1999

MOTION BY DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER LIMITING THE SCOPE OF PLFFS' WRITTEN DISCOVERY REQUESTS RELATED TO HYGRADE'S HIRING, PROMOTION, AND TERMINATION PRCTICES, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fb) (Entered: 12/09/1999)

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39 Dec. 14, 1999

Reply Brief by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION in support of HYGRADE'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLFFS' HIRING, PROMOTION AND TERMINATION CLAIMS, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 12/15/1999)

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40 Dec. 15, 1999

Report No. 1 of PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON of PLFFS' Counsel Time and Expenses, FILED UNDER SEAL. (fb) (Entered: 12/16/1999)

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41 Dec. 20, 1999

Answer by PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON to DEFTS' MOTION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER LIMITING THE SCOPE OF PLFFS' WRITTEN DISCOVERY REQUESTS RELATED TO HYGRADE'S HIRING, PROMOTION, AND TERMINATION PRACTICES AND THE TEMPORAL SCOPE OF PLFS' WRITTEN DISCOVERY REQUESTS, memorandum, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 12/21/1999)

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42 Dec. 20, 1999

Brief by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP in opposition to PLFFS' CROSS MOTION TO JOIN ADDITIONAL PARTIES, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 12/21/1999)

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43 Dec. 28, 1999

Reply Brief by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP, DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION in support of HYGRADE'S MOTIONS FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER LIMITING THE SCOPE OF PLFFS' WRITTEN DISCOVERY REQUESTS RELATED TO HYGRADE'S HIRING, PROMOTION, AND TERMINATION PRACTICES AND THE TEMPORAL SCOPE OF PLFS' WRITTEN DISCOVERY REQUESTS, Certificate of Service. (fb) (Entered: 12/29/1999)

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44 Jan. 27, 2000

PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 5 THAT: CLASS DISCOVERY IS TEMPORARILY STAYED INSOFAR AS IT RELATES TO THE HIRING, TERMINATION AND PROMOTION CLAIMS OF PLFFS, ETC.. (SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR.) 1/28/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (fb) (Entered: 01/28/2000)

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45 March 27, 2000

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT MOTION OF DEFT HYGRADE FOOD PRODUCTS TO DISMISS THE HIRING, PROMOTION & TERMINATION CLAIMS OF PLFFS FOR LACK OF STANDING IS DENIED. MOTION OF HYGRADE FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER LIMITING THE SCOPE OF PLFFS WRITTEN DISCOVERY RELATED TO PLFFS' HIRING, PROMOTION & TERMINATION CLAIMS IS ALSO DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE MOTION OF PLFFS TO JOIN ADDITIONAL PARTIES IS DENIED. MOTION OF HYGRADE FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER LIMITING THE TEMPORAL SCOPE OF PLFFS' WRITTEN DISCOVERY IS GRANTED, ETC. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE PARTIES SHALL APPEAR BEFORE THE COURT FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AT 10:00 A.M. ON 4/5/00, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 3/27/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (kw) (Entered: 03/27/2000)

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March 27, 2000

Certain documents governed by Protective Order. (kw)

46 April 6, 2000

Minute entry: Case Management Conference, dated 4/5/00, Judge addresses the parties. Judge and counsel discuss case management. (fb) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

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47 April 6, 2000

SCHEDULING ORDER THAT CLASS DISCOVERY SHALL PROCEED AND CONTINUE IN SUCH MANNER AS WILL ASSURE THAT ALL REQUESTS FOR, AND RESPONSES TO DISCOVERY WILL BE COMPLETED BY 6/1/00. ANY MOTION BY THE PLFFS TO AMEND OR JOIN ADDITIONAL PARTIES, SHALL BE FILED ON 4/21/00. DEFTS SHALL HAVE UNTIL 6/1/00 TO FILE A RESPONSE. ANY REPLY, IF NECESSARY, SHALL BE FILED BY 6/15/00. PLFFS SHALL FILE A RENEWED MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFIED BY 7/10/00. DEFT SHALL FILE A RESPONSE TO PLFF'S RENEWED MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION BY 8/7/00. ANY REPLY, IF NECESSARY, SHALL BE FILED NO LATER THAN 8/21/00. IF THE COURT DETERMINES THAT A HEARING ON CLASS CERTIFICATION IS NECESSARY, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AFTER 8/21/00. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 4/6/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (gn) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

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48 April 10, 2000

Transcript for hearing held on April 5, 2000 before Reed J. (ldb) (Entered: 04/10/2000)

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49 April 18, 2000

Statement by PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON re: Plaintiffs' Counsels Time and Expenses (filed under seal). (jl) (Entered: 04/18/2000)

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50 April 26, 2000

ORDER REFERRED TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE M. FAITH ANGELL THAT A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE AND RELATED PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE SCHEDULED AND CONDUCTED BY THE HONORABLE M. FAITH ANGELL, AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENT OPPORTUNITY, AND A PROCEDURAL REPORT MADE THEREAFTER. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ORDER SHALL NOT ALTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER ENTERED 3/5/00 ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 4/27/00 ENTERED COPIES MAILED AND FAXED ON 4/26/00. (jl) (Entered: 04/27/2000)

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51 May 31, 2000

MOTION by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP FOR CONTEMPT ORDER, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jl) (Entered: 05/31/2000)

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52 June 19, 2000

Report No. 3 of Plaintiffs' Counsels' Time and Expenses (filed under seal). (jl) (Entered: 06/19/2000)

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53 July 10, 2000

RENEWED MOTION by PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jl) (Entered: 07/10/2000)

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54 July 11, 2000

Appendix by PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER to Plaintiffs' renewed motion for class certification, certificate of service. (jl) (Entered: 07/11/2000)

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55 July 13, 2000

Reply by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP to Plaintiffs' counsel's letter regarding Defendant's motion for contempt order against Committee for Human Dignity, certificate of service. (jl) (Entered: 07/13/2000)

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56 July 17, 2000

CORRECTED RENEWED MOTION by PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION . (jl) (Entered: 07/17/2000)

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57 July 24, 2000

Errata Correction Addendum of PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER to their renewed motion for class certification, certificate of service. (jl) (Entered: 07/24/2000)

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58 July 27, 2000

ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION FOR CONTEMPT AGAINST THE COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN DIGNITY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH A SUBPEONA REQUESTING CERTAIN INFORMATION IS REFERRED TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE M. FAITH ANGELL FOR HEARING AND DETERMINATION, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 7/28/00 ENTERED COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (jl) (Entered: 07/28/2000)

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59 Aug. 4, 2000

Letter from CYNTHIA L. BUTLER, dated 8/1/00, in re: Contempt motion, etc.. (fb) (Entered: 08/07/2000)

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60 Aug. 7, 2000

Response by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP in Opposition to PLAINTIFFS' RENEWED MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, Certificate of Service. (Appendix) (fh) (Entered: 08/08/2000)

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61 Aug. 9, 2000

Letter from Cynthia Butler to Judge Angell re: certain facts. (jl) (Entered: 08/09/2000)

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62 Aug. 10, 2000

Notice of change of address by ROBERT T. VANCE JR., Certificate of Service. (gn) (Entered: 08/11/2000)

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63 Aug. 15, 2000

Letter from Cynthia Butler to Graig Moore re: certain facts. (jl) (Entered: 08/15/2000)

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64 Aug. 24, 2000

Appearance of STEPHEN A. WHINSTON for PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER, Certificate of Service. (dt) (Entered: 08/25/2000)

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65 Aug. 28, 2000

Reply by PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER to Defendants' opposition to Plaintiffs' renewed motion for class certification, certificate of service, appendix. (jl) (Entered: 08/29/2000)

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66 Sept. 7, 2000

Notice of by PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER of filing Volume IV of the Appendix to Plaintiffs' renewed motion for class certification, certificate of service. (jl) (Entered: 09/07/2000)

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67 Oct. 2, 2000

MOTION by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP TO STRIKE, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jl) (Entered: 10/03/2000)

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68 Oct. 2, 2000

MOTION by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUR-REPLY BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (reply brief attached). (jl) (Entered: 10/03/2000)

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69 Oct. 2, 2000

MOTION by DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP TO SEVER PLAINTIFFS' CLAIMS INTO SEPARATE LAWSUITS, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jl) (Entered: 10/03/2000)

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70 Oct. 12, 2000

AGREED MOTION by PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS FILED CERTIFICATE OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jl) (Entered: 10/12/2000)

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71 Oct. 13, 2000

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SURREPLY BRIEF, DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE AFFIDAVITS AND DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO SEVER IS EXTENDED UNTIL 10/23/00 ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 10/13/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (jl) (Entered: 10/13/2000)

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72 Oct. 17, 2000

Report NO.4 of PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER of Plaintiffs' counsel time and expenses (filed under seal). (jl) (Entered: 10/18/2000)

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73 Oct. 23, 2000

Memorandum by PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER in opposition to Defendant HYGRADE'S motion to sever Plaintiffs' claims into separate lawsuits, Certificate of Service. (jl) (Entered: 10/24/2000)

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74 Oct. 23, 2000

Text not available. (Entered: 10/24/2000)

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75 Oct. 23, 2000

Memorandum by PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER in opposition to Defendants' motion to strike affidavits, Certificate of Service, Exhibits. (jl) (Entered: 10/24/2000)

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76 Nov. 9, 2000

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR CONTEMPT ORDER IS DENIED, ETC. (SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE M. F. ANGELL) 11/13/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED BY CHAMBERS ON 11/9/00. (np) (Entered: 11/13/2000)

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77 Nov. 17, 2000

ORDER THAT DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION MOTION TO STRIKE THE DOCUMENTS CONTAINED IN TAB A OF VOLUME V AND TABS A AND B OF VOLUME VI OF PLAINTIFFS' APPENDICES IN SUPPORT OF THEIR RENEWED MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS DENIED ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 11/20/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED ON 11/17/00. (jl) (Entered: 11/20/2000)

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78 Nov. 17, 2000

ORDER THAT DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD PRODUCTS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUR-REPLY BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS DENIED ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 11/20/00 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED ON 11/17/00. (jl) (Entered: 11/20/2000)

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79 Dec. 4, 2000

Supplemental Brief by DEFENDANT SARA LEE CORPORATION, DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD CORP in opposition to PLAINTIFFS' RENEWED MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, Certificate of Service. (jl) (Entered: 12/04/2000)

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80 Dec. 4, 2000

Brief by PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER in support of CLASS CERTIFICATION, Certificate of Service. (jl) (Entered: 12/05/2000)

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81 Dec. 13, 2000

Minute entry: 12/11/00, Oral Argument re: Plaintiff's renewed motion for class certification. Judge addresses the parties. Plaintiff and Defendant attorneys addressed the court. Plaintiff's renewed motion for class certification--CAV. (jl) (Entered: 12/13/2000)

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82 Dec. 18, 2000

Report No.5 of PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER attorneys' of Plaintiffs' counsel's time and expenses (filed under seal). (jl) (Entered: 12/19/2000)

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83 Jan. 23, 2001

Transcript of 12/11/00, hearing on motion for class certification (jl) (Entered: 01/24/2001)

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84 Jan. 29, 2001

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS DENIED, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 1/30/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (jl) (Entered: 01/30/2001)

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85 Feb. 1, 2001

ORDER THAT FOOTNOTE 4 OF THE MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ISSUED BY THE COURT ON 1/29/01 SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: THE SENTENCE WHICH CURRENTLY STATES: I ALSO NOTE THAT THIS COURT HAS FOUND NO REPORTED DECISION WHERE A COURT WITHIN THIS CIRCUIT HAS CERTIFIED A TITLE VII LITIGATION CLASS SINCE THE PASSAGE OF THE 1991 ACT" IS HEREBY DELETED AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING: "I ALSO NOTE THAT THIS COURT HAS FOUND NO REPORTED DECISION WHERE A COURT WITHIN THIS CIRCUIT HAS ADDRESSED THE EFFECTS THAT THE 1991 ACT HAS ON CLASS CERTIFICATION AND STILL CERTIFIED A TITLE VII LITIGATION CLASS SEEKING COMPENSATORY AND MONETARY DAMAGES." ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 2/2/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED ON 2/1/01. (jl) (Entered: 02/02/2001)

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86 Feb. 26, 2001

Report NO.6 of PLAINTIFF DWAYNE JACKSON, PLAINTIFF BARRY C. JAMES, PLAINTIFF JERRY HEMINGWAY, PLAINTIFF HAROLD G. WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JONES, PLAINTIFF CHARLES KNIGHT, PLAINTIFF VINCENT GRAY, PLAINTIFF RALPH BROWN, PLAINTIFF JAMES C. MILLER counsel time and expenses (filed under seal). (jl) (Entered: 02/26/2001)

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87 March 22, 2001

Certified copy of order from the USCA on 3/21/01 That the Petition by James Miller, et al. for leave to appeal pursuant to Fed.R. Civ. P.23 (f) is denied, etc. (jl) (Entered: 03/22/2001)

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88 April 20, 2001

Report No.7 of Plaintiffs' counsel's time and expenses (filed under seal). (jl) Modified on 04/23/2001 (Entered: 04/23/2001)

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89 May 11, 2001

ORDER THAT THIS COURT SHALL HOLD A SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ON 5/30/01 AT 10:00 IN CHAMBERS, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 5/11/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (jl) (Entered: 05/11/2001)

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90 May 11, 2001

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANT HYGRADE FOOD PRODUCTS MOTION TO SEVER PLAINTIFFS' CLAIMS INTO SEPARATE LAWSUITS IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 5/11/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (jl) (Entered: 05/11/2001)

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91 May 23, 2001

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE LETTER REQUEST OF DEFENDANT FOR A CONTINUANCE OF THE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 5/30/01, AND COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF HAVING NO OPPOSITION, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR A CONTINUANCE IS GRANTED AND THE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE IS RESCHEDULED FOR 6/12/01 AT 10:00 ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 5/23/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (jl) (Entered: 05/23/2001)

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92 June 13, 2001

ORDER THAT A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR 8/2/01 AT 10:00 IN COURTROOM 11 A, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 6/13/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (jl) (Entered: 06/13/2001)

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93 June 15, 2001

Minute entry: before Judge Reed on 6/12/01 at 10:30 am. Re: Status/Scheduling Conference. (fdc) (Entered: 06/15/2001)

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94 July 31, 2001

Report No.8 of Plaintiffs' counsel's time and expenses (filed under seal). (jl) (Entered: 08/01/2001)

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95 Aug. 2, 2001

ORDER THAT JUDGE LINDA K. CARACAPPA IS APPOINTED AS DISCOVERY JUDGE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. & SEC. 636(b)(1)(A), RULE 72(a) OF THE F.R.C.P. & L.R.C.P. 72.1(1)(e) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING JUDICIAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ABOVE CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING: THE DISCOVERY JUDGE SHALL MANAGE, MONITOR & CONTROL THE PROGRESS OF DISCOVERY WITHIN THE GENERAL DICTATES OF THE COURT'S CASE MANAGEMENT ORDERS, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 8/3/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (kw) (Entered: 08/03/2001)

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96 Aug. 3, 2001

ORDER THAT A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR 10/11/01 AT 10:00 A.M. IN COURTROOM 11A . PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT TO CHAMBERS A JOINT PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE PRETRIAL CONFERENC & A JOINT REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS NO LATER THAN 10/9/01 AT 4:00 P.M. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE LOWELL A. REED JR. ) 8/3/01 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (kw) (Entered: 08/03/2001)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 1, 1999

Closing Date: 2002

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Former African American employees of Hygrade Food Products who alleged that the company discriminated against African Americans in its hiring, compensation, and promotion. The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit on behalf of all African American employees at the Philadelphia plant.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Hygrade Food Products

Sara Lee Corporation

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Commerce Power

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2:99-cv-01087

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Unknown

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

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