Case: Quarles v. General Investment

1:02-cv-01303 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: June 28, 2002

Closed Date: 2003

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Case Summary

On June 28, 2002, four African-Americans filed a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., against General Investment & Development Co., Windsor Property Management Co., and Windsor Investment Co. in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Plaintiffs filed the lawsuit on behalf of themselves and on behalf of a putative class of all African-American persons currently and previously employed by any of the defendant compa…

Plaintiffs sought injunctive relief, back pay, punitive and compensatory damages, and attorney's fees, alleging that Defendants had engaged in a pattern and practice of discrimination on the basis of race. Specifically, Plaintiffs alleged that Defendants had failed to promote former and current qualified African-American employees in favor of equally or less qualified white employees. Plaintiffs further alleged that Defendants had failed to notify former and current qualified African-American employees of job openings to which equally or less qualified white employees were subsequently appointed.

On September 16, 2002, Defendants filed four separate motions to dismiss concerning: (1) the class action claims; (2) the Title VII claims due to lack of venue; (3) Counts I, II, V, and VI relating to the Title VII claims; and (4) the claims based on the District of Columbia Human Rights Act (DCHRA). On March 10, 2003, the Court (Judge Reggie B. Walton) issued a memorandum opinion in which it concluded that "rulings on defendants' motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' class action claims and two of the plaintiffs' District of Columbia Human Right Act claims must be deferred and that defendants' remaining motions should be granted in part and denied in part." Quarles v. Gen. Inv. & Dev. Co., 260 F.Supp.2d 1, 3 (D.D.C. 2003).

The parties reached a confidential settlement agreement, and on April 15, 2003, the court approved the parties' stipulation of dismissal. The court then dismissed with prejudice plaintiffs' individual complaints and dismissed without prejudice plaintiffs' class complaint.

Summary Authors

Jordan Rossen (9/30/2010)

People

Judge(s)

Walton, Reggie B. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alderman, Leslie David III (District of Columbia)

Chavers, Clayborne E. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Blackwood, David Peter (Maryland)

Judge(s)

Walton, Reggie B. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alderman, Leslie David III (District of Columbia)

Chavers, Clayborne E. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Blackwood, David Peter (Maryland)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:02-cv-01303	Docket	April 15, 2003	April 15, 2003 Docket
1 1:02-cv-01303	Complaint Quarles v. General Investment & Development Co.	June 28, 2002	June 28, 2002 Complaint
31 1:02-cv-01303	Memorandum Opinion (deferring ruling on motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' class action claims and motion to dismiss two of Plaintiffs' D.C. Human Rights Act claims; granting in part and denying in part remaining motions to dismiss) Quarles v. General Investment & Development Co.	March 12, 2003	March 12, 2003 Order/Opinion 260 F.Supp.2d 1
36 1:02-cv-01303	Order (Approving the Parties' Stipulation of Dismissal) Quarles v. General Investment & Development Co.	April 15, 2003	April 15, 2003 Settlement Agreement

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Docket

Last updated March 23, 2025, 9:31 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	June 28, 2002	COMPLAINT filed by plaintiff SHEILA QUARLES, plaintiff EBONY THOMAS, plaintiff TAMMY ROGERS, plaintiff ANTHONY BELLAMY; jury demand (aet) (Entered: 07/01/2002)	PACER
	June 28, 2002	SUMMONS NOT ISSUED. (aet) (Entered: 07/01/2002)	PACER
	July 9, 2002	SUMMONS issued (3) for defendants GENERAL INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY, WINDSOR INVESTMENT (bcs) (Entered: 07/09/2002)	PACER
2	Aug. 29, 2002	MOTION (CONSENT) filed by plaintiffs, defendants to extend time to 9/6/02 to file Rule 23.1(B) motion for certification (aet) (Entered: 08/30/2002)	PACER
4	Aug. 30, 2002	AMENDED COMPLAINT by plaintiff SHEILA QUARLES, plaintiff EBONY THOMAS, plaintiff TAMMY ROGERS, plaintiff ANTHONY BELLAMY [1−1] .; jury demand (aet) (Entered: 09/09/2002)	PACER
3	Sept. 5, 2002	ORDER by Judge Reggie B. Walton: granting motion to extend time to file Rule 23.1(B) motion for certification [2−1] by defendants, plaintiff to 90−days following the scheduling order or initial scheduling conference, whichever comes later. (N) (pob) Modified on 09/11/2002 (Entered: 09/06/2002)	PACER
5	Sept. 16, 2002	MOTION filed by defendants WINDSOR PROPERTY and WINDSOR INVESTMENT to dismiss plaintiffs' class action claims , for hearing (bm) (Entered: 09/18/2002)	PACER
6	Sept. 16, 2002	MOTION filed by defendants WINDSOR PROPERTY and WINDSOR INVESTMENT to dismiss Counts I, II, V and VI relating to Title VII Claims and request for hearing ; attachments (6) (bm) (Entered: 09/18/2002)	PACER
7	Sept. 16, 2002	MOTION filed by defendants WINDSOR PROPERTY and WINDSOR INVESTMENT to dismiss Title VII Claims for lack of venue , for hearing ;	PACER
10	Sept. 30, 2002	STIPULATION filed by parties regarding extension of time for plaintiffs to oppose defendants' motions to dismiss. (aet) (Entered: 10/07/2002)	PACER
9	Oct. 3, 2002	ORDER by Judge Reggie B. Walton: response to dispositive motions due 10/31/02 (N) (pob) (Entered: 10/03/2002)	PACER
11	Oct. 25, 2002	GENERAL ORDER AND GUIDELINES FOR CIVIL CASES by Judge Reggie B. Walton : (N) (pob) (Entered: 10/25/2002)	PACER
12	Oct. 25, 2002	INTIAL SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Reggie B. Walton status hearing set for 9:00 12/10/02 ; (N) (pob) (Entered: 10/25/2002)	PACER
13	Oct. 30, 2002	MOTION filed by plaintiffs, defendants to extend time to 11/15/02 for defendants to file their reply to motion to dismiss (bm) (Entered: 11/01/2002)	PACER
15	Oct. 31, 2002	RESPONSE by plaintiff SHEILA QUARLES, plaintiff EBONY THOMAS, plaintiff TAMMY ROGERS, plaintiff ANTHONY BELLAMY in opposition to motion to dismiss claims based on District of Columbia Human Rights Act [8−1] by WINDSOR INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY.; exhibits (3) (aet) Modified on 01/28/2003 (Entered: 11/03/2002)	PACER
16	Oct. 31, 2002	RESPONSE by plaintiff SHEILA QUARLES in opposition to motion to dismiss Counts I, II, V and VI relating to Title VII Claims and request for hearing [6−1] by WINDSOR INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY.; exhibits (6) (aet) (Entered: 11/03/2002)	PACER
17	Oct. 31, 2002	RESPONSE by plaintiff SHEILA QUARLES in opposition to motion to dismiss plaintiffs' class action claims [5−1] by WINDSOR INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY . (aet) (Entered: 11/03/2002)	PACER
18	Oct. 31, 2002	RESPONSE by plaintiff SHEILA QUARLES in opposition to motion to dismiss Title VII Claims for lack of venue [7−1] by WINDSOR INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY .; exhibits (2) (aet) (Entered: 11/03/2002)	PACER
14	Nov. 1, 2002	ORDER by Judge Reggie B. Walton: granting motion to extend time to 11/15/02 for defendants to file their reply to motion to dismiss [13−1] by defendantss, plaintiff reply to dispositive motions due by 11/15/02 (N) (pob) (Entered: 11/01/2002)	PACER
19	Nov. 15, 2002	REPLY by defendant GENERAL INVESTMENT, defendant WINDSOR PROPERTY, defendant WINDSOR INVESTMENT to response in opposition to motion to dismiss claims based on District of Columbia Human Rights Act [8−1] by WINDSOR INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY (aet) (Entered: 11/19/2002)	PACER
21	Nov. 15, 2002	REPLY by defendant GENERAL INVESTMENT, defendant WINDSOR PROPERTY, defendant WINDSOR INVESTMENT to response in opposition to motion to dismiss Counts I, II, V and VI relating to Title VII Claims and request for hearing [6−1] by WINDSOR INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY (aet) (Entered: 11/19/2002)	PACER
20	Nov. 18, 2002	REPLY by defendant GENERAL INVESTMENT, defendant WINDSOR PROPERTY, defendant WINDSOR INVESTMENT to response in opposition to motion to dismiss Title VII Claims for lack of venue [7−1] by WINDSOR INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY (aet) (Entered: 11/19/2002)	PACER
23	Dec. 6, 2002	ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiffs SHEILA QUARLES, EBONY THOMAS, TAMMY ROGERS, ANTHONY BELLAMY by Leslie David Alderman III (aet) (Entered: 12/12/2002)	PACER
24	Dec. 6, 2002	MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT/REPORT PURSUANT TO L.R. 16 filed by plaintiffs, defendants. (aet) (Entered: 12/12/2002)	PACER
26	Dec. 6, 2002	STATEMENT of CASE filed by defendant GENERAL INVESTMENT, defendant WINDSOR PROPERTY, defendant WINDSOR INVESTMENT pursuant to Order dated 10/25/02 . (aet) (Entered: 12/12/2002)	PACER
22	Dec. 10, 2002	SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Reggie B. Walton referring forthwith settlement only to Magistrate Judge to conclude 2/10/03; status hearing set for 10:45 2/21/03 (N) (pob) (Entered: 12/10/2002)	PACER
	Dec. 10, 2002	STATUS HEARING before Judge Reggie B. Walton: status hearing set for 10:45 2/21/03; referring forthwith settlement to Magistrate Judge Reporter: Phyllis Merana (pob) (Entered: 12/10/2002)	PACER
	Dec. 10, 2002	CASE REFERRED to Mag. Judge Deborah A. Robinson (MJ) for settlement (cp) (Entered: 12/11/2002)	PACER
	Dec. 18, 2002	SCHEDULING NOTICE: settlement conference set 9:30 1/30/03 ; before Mag. Judge Deborah A. Robinson (MJ) Courtroom 25. (glh) (Entered: 12/18/2002)	PACER
27	Jan. 30, 2003	NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Leslie David Alderman III representing plaintiffs SHEILA QUARLES, EBONY THOMAS, TAMMY ROGERS, and ANTHONY BELLAMY . New address: ALDERMAN &DEVORSETZ, PLLC 1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000, Washington DC 20036 (202) 969−8220. (bm) (Entered: 01/31/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 31, 2003	SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES held before Mag. Judge Deborah A. Robinson (MJ) : Tele−conference set for 11:00 2/20/03 (glh) (Entered: 01/31/2003)	PACER
	Feb. 19, 2003	SCHEDULING NOTICE: status hearing reset for 10:00 3/4/03 before Judge Reggie B. Walton Courtroom 6, 2nd Floor. (pob) (Entered: 02/19/2003)	PACER
	March 3, 2003	Tele−conference began and continued ies to jointly contact chambers after status confernce 3/4/03 Mag. Judge Deborah A. Robinson (MJ) (glh) (Entered: 03/04/2003)	PACER
29	March 4, 2003	MOTION filed by plaintiffs to withdraw Clayborne Edwin Chavers Sr. as attorney for SHEILA QUARLES, EBONY THOMAS, TAMMY ROGERS, ANTHONY BELLAMY (nmr) (Entered: 03/11/2003)	PACER
	March 4, 2003	STATUS HEARING before Judge Reggie B. Walton: denied and deferred motion to dismiss Title VII Claims for lack of venue [7−1] by WINDSOR INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY, denied motion to dismiss Counts I, II, V and VI relating to Title VII Claims [6−1] by WINDSOR INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY limited discovery closes 5/2/03; deferring ruling on motion by defendants to dismiss claims based on District of Columbia Human Rights Act and defendants motion to dimiss plaintiffs' class action claims status hearing set for 9:00 9/19/03; oral motion by plaintiff to file amended complaint heard; plaintiff to file motion for leave to file amended complant and supplemental briefs on certain motions by 5/30/03; response due 6/27/03; reply due 7/11/93 Reporter: Phyllis Merana (pob) (Entered: 03/04/2003)	PACER
28	March 7, 2003	ORDER by Judge Reggie B. Walton: granting motion of Clayborne Chavers and the Chavers Law Firm to withdrawn as counsel for the plaintiff. (N) (pob) (Entered: 03/07/2003)	PACER
30	March 12, 2003	MEMORANDUM OPINION by Judge Reggie B. Walton (N) (pob) (Entered: 03/12/2003)	PACER
31	March 12, 2003	ORDER by Judge Reggie B. Walton: status hearing set for 9:00 9/19/03; defendants' motion to dismiss class action claims is deferred; limited discovery shall commence on 3/4/03 and conclude by 5/2/03; plaintiff to file a motion for class certification by 5/30/03; response due 6/27/03; reply 7/11/93; defendants' motion to dismiss Title VII claims for lack of venue is denied in part and deferred in part; defendants' motion to dismiss counts I, II, V and VI relating to Title VII is denied in part and deferred in part; defendants' motion to dismiss claims based on District of Columbia Human Rigths Act is deferred (N) (pob) (Entered:	PACER
32	March 19, 2003	MOTION filed by defendants GENERAL INVESTMENT, WINDSOR PROPERTY, and WINDSOR INVESTMENT for reconsideration relating to Ms. Quarles' failure to exhaust administrative remedies [31−1], [31−2] ; attachments (4) (bm) (Entered: 03/21/2003)	PACER
33	March 26, 2003	MOTION (consent) filed by plaintiffs, defendants to extend time to 4/11/03 for filing of responsive pleadings. (td) (Entered: 03/27/2003)	PACER
34	April 2, 2003	ORDER by Judge Reggie B. Walton : granting motion to extend time to 4/11/03 for filing of responsive pleadings [33−1] by defendantss, plaintiff (N) (pob) (Entered: 04/02/2003)	PACER
35	April 10, 2003	MOTION filed by plaintiffs, defendants to approve stipulation of dismissal ; EXHIBIT STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL (bm) (Entered: 04/14/2003)	PACER
36	April 15, 2003	ORDER by Judge Reggie B. Walton: granting motion to approve stipulation of dismissal [35−1] by parties; plaintiffs' individual complaints are dismissed with prejudice; plaintiffs' class complaint is dismissed without prejudice. (N) (pob) (Entered: 04/15/2003)	PACER
37	April 15, 2003	STIPULATION filed to dismiss plaintiffs' individual complaints with prejudice and plaintiffs' class complaints without prejidice. (N) (pob) (Entered: 04/15/2003)	PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 28, 2002

Closing Date: 2003

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Four African-American employees of one of three defendant companies, on behalf of themselves and on behalf of a putative class of all African-American persons currently and previously employed by any of the defendant companies.

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

Windsor Property Management Company

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:02-cv-01303

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Unknown

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination Area:

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

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Quarles v. General Investment, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/10761/ (last updated 9/30/2010).