Case: Osgood v. Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.

1:00-cv-00284 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Filed Date: Jan. 19, 2000

Closed Date: 2005

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Case Summary

This case has limited access to documents on PACER On January 19, 2000, a White woman formerly employed at Harrah's Casino & Hotel in Atlantic City filed this reverse discrimination class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiff sued Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Marina Associates, Inc. for declaratory and injunctive relief under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §1981, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. T…

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On January 19, 2000, a White woman formerly employed at Harrah's Casino & Hotel in Atlantic City filed this reverse discrimination class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiff sued Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Marina Associates, Inc. for declaratory and injunctive relief under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §1981, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The plaintiff was employed by the defendants from October 27, 1980 until November 15, 2000. 202 F.R.C. 115, 117 (D.N.J. 2001). For three years, the former employer worked as a shift manager, until August 1999 when she was demoted and replaced by another Harrah's employee who was African American. Id. The plaintiff argued that her demotion was the result of the defendant's Equal Employment Business Opportunity Plan (EEBOP), which gave preference to racial minorities and unjustly discriminated against a "class of Caucasian employees and applicants on the basis of their race as a result of the defendants' implementation and application of a legally insufficient affirmative action plan." Id. The plaintiff argued that because Harrah’s EEBOP was not in effect to remedy past discriminations and because the defendants considered race in their employment decisions, the defendants violated federal and state laws that prohibited employment discrimination. 202 F.R.C. 115, at 118 (D.N.J. 2001).

The plaintiff filed a motion for class certification. After the parties were able to submit their briefs in support and opposition of the motion, Judge Stephen M. Orloforsky granted the motion in part and denied the motion in part. Judge Orloforsky granted the motion to certify the following class:

All Caucasian employees of Harrah's and job applicants to Harrah's between 1998 and the present, who claim that they were denied employment opportunities or suffered adverse employment decisions at Harrah's on the basis of race due to Harrah's EEBOP and the affirmative action policies adopted to implement the EEBOP, and who seek declaratory and injunctive relief under 42 U.S.C. §§1981, 1983 and the NJLAD. 202 F.R.C. 115, at 131 (D.N.J. 2001).

Judge Orloforsky denied the plaintiff’s request for a “hybrid” certification that would permit a stay for the Court’s ruling on the certification of class damage claims pending the question of the defendants’ liability. Id. For several months the parties engaged in discovery and held several conferences to discuss a potential settlement agreement. On June 14, 2002, Judge Oflofsky preliminarily approved the parties’ partial settlement for declaratory and injunctive relief for all class members pending a fairness hearing. Neither party objected to the class settlement during the fairness hearing on July 26, 2002, and the final order and judgment against the defendants were filed on August 13, 2002.

The plaintiff filed a separate complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against the same defendant's for retaliatory discharge under Title VII and the NJLAD. On September 12, 2002, Judge Orfolskey ordered to consolidate the two cases and litigation addressing the plaintiff claims of retaliatory and discriminatory discharge began. Both parties filed motions for partial summary judgment in February 2003. On May 29, 2003, Chief Judge John W. Bissell ordered for the case to be reassigned from Judge Orlofsky to Judge Freda L. Wolfson.

Judge Wolfson granted the defendants’ motion for partial summary judgment in part and denied the plaintiff’s motion in part. The parties engaged in discovery. On October 25, 2004 defendant Marina Associates moved for summary judgment. Judge Wolfson granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion. An order dismissing the case was filed on April 27, 2005, and the defendant's made the stipulation that the case was dismissed with prejudice on July 14, 2005.

The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Kimberly Goshey (6/12/2019)

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People

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Judge(s)

Orlofsky, Stephen Murray (New Jersey)

Rosen, Joel B. (New Jersey)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Console, Stephen G. (Pennsylvania)

Haddad, Yvonne R. (New Jersey)

Attorney for Defendant

Lichtenstein, Russell L. (New Jersey)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

1:00-cv-00284

Docket [PACER]

OSGOOD v. HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN.

July 14, 2005

July 14, 2005

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Opinion Granting in Part Denying in Part Motion for Class Certification

Aug. 22, 2001

Aug. 22, 2001

Order/Opinion

202 F.R.D. 115

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Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Summary Judgment

Feb. 10, 2005

Feb. 10, 2005

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated March 26, 2026, 4:36 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Jan. 19, 2000

COMPLAINT filed; jury demand FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 248394 (femp) (Entered: 01/20/2000)

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2 Jan. 20, 2000

NOTICE of Allocation and Assignment filed. Magistrate Judge ROBERT B. KUGLER (femp) (Entered: 01/20/2000)

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Jan. 20, 2000

SUMMONS(ES) issued for HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., MARINA ASSOCIATES ( 20 Days) (Mailed to Counsel) (femp)

3 Jan. 31, 2000

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: None; Minutes of: 1/31/00; The following actions were taken, Telephone conference call held. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 01/31/2000)

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4 Feb. 4, 2000

CERTIFICATION of Carol A. Mager, Esquire on behalf of MARY OSGOOD; Re: Admission pro hac vice. (ar1) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

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5 Feb. 4, 2000

CERTIFICATION of Yvonne R. Haddad, Esquire on behalf of MARY OSGOOD; Re: Admission pro hac vice. (ar1) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

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6 Feb. 4, 2000

CERTIFICATION of Debora A. O'Neill on behalf of MARY OSGOOD; Re: Admission pro hac vice. (ar1) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

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7 Feb. 4, 2000

ORDER permitting Debora A. O'Neill, Esquire to appear and participate pro hac vice. n.m. ( signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky ) (ar1) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

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8 Feb. 4, 2000

ORDER permitting Carol A. Mager, Esquire to appear and participate pro hac vice. n.m. ( signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky ) (ar1) (Entered: 02/07/2000)

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9 Feb. 24, 2000

CONSENT ORDER, extending time, and setting answer due for 3/6/00 for MARINA ASSOCIATES, for HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, for HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT. n.m. ( signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 02/25/2000)

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10 Feb. 25, 2000

ORDER, setting scheduling conference for 10:00 3/28/00. n.m. ( signed by Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler ) (ar1) (Entered: 02/25/2000)

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11 March 3, 2000

AMENDED COMPLAINT by MARY OSGOOD, (Answer due 3/13/00 for MARINA ASSOCIATES, for HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, for HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN. ) amending [1-1] complaint against MARINA ASSOCIATES. Jury Demand (ar1) (Entered: 03/06/2000)

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12 March 6, 2000

NOTICE of change of new address for Stephen G. Console, Esquire for MARY OSGOOD. (ar1) (Entered: 03/06/2000)

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13 March 7, 2000

ANSWER by MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES to amended complaint; jury demand (ar1) (Entered: 03/07/2000)

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14 March 27, 2000

LETTER By MARY OSGOOD; Re: Change of Address for Yvonne R. Haddad, Esquire. (ar1) (Entered: 03/28/2000)

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15 April 4, 2000

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 1/2/01 ; Status conference 10:15 8/3/00. n.m. ( signed by Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler ) (ar1) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

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16 May 3, 2000

Notice of MOTION for class certification by plaintiff MARY OSGOOD, Motion set for 5/19/00 on [16-1] motion . (Brief/PO Submitted with exhibits) (ar1) (Entered: 05/03/2000)

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17 June 21, 2000

ORDER directing the parties to file all briefs concerning motion for class certification by September 15, 2000. n.m. ( signed by Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler ) (ar1) (Entered: 06/26/2000)

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June 21, 2000

Phone Status conference held before Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler on 6/19/00. (ar1)

18 July 20, 2000

CONSENT ORDER regarding confidentiality of documents produced by New Jersey Casino Control Commission. n.m. ( signed by Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler ) (mgr) (Entered: 07/24/2000)

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19 July 21, 2000

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re:Brief in opposition to pltf's motion for class certification, etc. (brief subm.) (mgr) (Entered: 07/24/2000)

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20 Aug. 7, 2000

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER setting Amending of pleadings on 11/1/00 ; Discovery cutoff 1/2/01 ; Pretrial conference 2:00 8/7/01 ; Dispositive Motion due on or before 5/31/01. n.m. ( signed by Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler ) (ar1) (Entered: 08/08/2000)

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21 Aug. 17, 2000

NOTICE by MARY OSGOOD; Re: Change of Firm name of Console Law Offices, LLC. (ar1) (Entered: 08/25/2000)

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22 Sept. 15, 2000

CERTIFICATION of Yvonne R. Haddad, Esquire on behalf of MARY OSGOOD; Re: in support of [16-1] motion for class certification. (Reply Memorandum Submitted) (ar1) (Entered: 09/18/2000)

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23 Oct. 18, 2000

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by MARY OSGOOD; Re: Reply Brief in support of motion for class certification. (ar1) (Entered: 10/18/2000)

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24 Nov. 29, 2000

DECLARATION of William Haag on behalf of MARY OSGOOD; Re: in support of [16-1] motion for class certification (ar1) (Entered: 11/29/2000)

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25 Nov. 29, 2000

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Ted Formaroli; Minutes of: 11/29/00; The following actions were taken, [16-1] motion for class certification taken under advisement By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 11/29/2000)

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26 Dec. 6, 2000

DECLARATION of James Martin on behalf of HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES; Re: in opposition to [16-1] motion for class certification. (ar1) (Entered: 12/06/2000)

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27 Dec. 6, 2000

DECLARATION of Penny Gardner on behalf of HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES; Re: in opposition to [16-1] motion for class certification. (ar1) (Entered: 12/06/2000)

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28 Jan. 4, 2001

SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 2/28/01 ; Pretrial conference 2:00 10/9/01 ; Dispositive Motion due on or before 7/31/01. n.m. ( signed by Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler ) (ar1) (Entered: 01/05/2001)

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29 Jan. 10, 2001

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings taken on November 29, 2000. (ar1) (Entered: 01/10/2001)

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March 29, 2001

Status conference held before Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler on 3/27/01. (ar1)

30 April 4, 2001

THIRD AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 5/28/01 ; Pretrial conference 2:00 1/9/02 ; Dispositive Motion due on or 10/31/01. (signed by Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler) (NM) (ar1) (Entered: 04/05/2001)

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31 April 10, 2001

Substitute attorney for MARY OSGOOD; Terminated JOSEPH J. AYELLA; Added, STEPHEN G. CONSOLE. (ar1) (Entered: 04/11/2001)

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32 May 30, 2001

FOURTH AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 8/28/01 ; Pretrial conference 2:00 4/9/02 ; Dispositive Motion due on or 1/31/02. (signed by Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler) (NM) (ar1) (Entered: 06/01/2001)

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May 30, 2001

Status conference held before Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler on 5/25/01. (sb)

33 June 25, 2001

NOTICE of withdrawn attorney of YVONNE R. HADDAD, ESQ., and attorney appearance for MARY OSGOOD by DEBORAH HART SIMON (er) (Entered: 06/25/2001)

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34 Aug. 22, 2001

Notice of MOTION for preliminary injunction by plaintiff MARY OSGOOD, Motion set for 9/21/01 on [34-1] motion . (Memo/PO/Atty Certification & Cert.of Ser.annexed) (js) (Entered: 08/22/2001)

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35 Aug. 22, 2001

OPINION filed. n.m.(signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky) (js) (Entered: 08/23/2001)

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36 Aug. 22, 2001

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [16-1] motion for class certification. n.m. ( signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky ) (js) (Entered: 08/23/2001)

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37 Aug. 27, 2001

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Theodore Formaroli; Minutes of: 8/27/01; The following actions were taken, Telephone conference call regarding pltf's. Preliminary Injunction motion. Preliminary Injunction motion to be filed in Rudolph v. Adamar Civil No 00-190. Ordered conference call scheduled for 9/6/01 at 2:00pm. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 08/28/2001)

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38 Sept. 6, 2001

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Theodore Formaroli; Minutes of: 9/6/01; The following actions were taken, Telephone/Status conference call held. Ordered conference call scheduled for 9/17/01 at 4:30pm. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 09/06/2001)

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39 Sept. 26, 2001

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Ted Formaroli; Minutes of: 9/26/01; The following actions were taken, Telephone status conference call held regarding settlements. Osgood-preliminary injunction motion to be resolved. Consent Order to be submitted within 1 week. Rudolph-Consent Order to be submitted within 2 weeks. Ordered conference call scheduled for October 10, 2001 at 4:30pm. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 09/28/2001)

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40 Oct. 10, 2001

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Ted Formaroli; Minutes of: 10/10/01; The following actions were taken, Telephone status conference call held regarding settlements. Rudolph - Order entered. Ordered telephone status conference call set for 11/14/01 at 4:00pm. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 10/11/2001)

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Oct. 10, 2001

Deadline updated; setting scheduling order deadlines: Status conference for 4:00pm on 11/14/01. (ar1)

41 Nov. 14, 2001

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Ted Formaroli; Minutes of: 11/14/01; The following actions were taken, Osgood - Consent order filed. Dismissing as moot [34-1] motion for preliminary injunction, resetting scheduling order deadlines: Status conference for 4:00pm on 12/12/01. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 11/15/2001)

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42 Nov. 14, 2001

CONSENT ORDER dismissing as moot [34-1] motion for preliminary injunction, etc. (signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky) (NM) (ar1) (Entered: 11/15/2001)

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Nov. 15, 2001

Deadline updated; terminating [34-2] hearing Motion set for 9/21/01 on [34-1] motion. (ar1)

43 Dec. 17, 2001

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Ted Formaroli; Minutes of: 12/17/01; The following actions were taken, Tele-conference held. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 12/18/2001)

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44 Jan. 16, 2002

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Ted Formaroli; Minutes of: 1/16/02; The following actions were taken, Tele/Status conference held. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 01/17/2002)

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45 Jan. 31, 2002

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Ted Formaroli; Minutes of: 1/31/02; The following actions were taken, Tele-conference held. Ordered factual discovery to be provided within 180 days and expert discovery within 30 days thereafter. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 01/31/2002)

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46 Feb. 1, 2002

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 8/30/02; in-person Case Management Conference 10:00 8/29/02 (signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky) (NM) (sb) (Entered: 02/01/2002)

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47 Feb. 5, 2002

Notice of MOTION to provide notice to Class Members by MARY OSGOOD, Motion set for 3/1/02 on [47-1] motion ; Certificte of service annexed. (Memorandum of Law/PO Subm) (er) (Entered: 02/06/2002)

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48 Feb. 7, 2002

Notice of MOTION to compel by pltf. MARY OSGOOD [48-1] motion referred to Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler, Motion set for 3/15/02 on [48-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (Certification and Cert. of Svc. Annexed) (ar1) (Entered: 02/11/2002)

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49 Feb. 22, 2002

ORDER granting [48-1] motion to compel. (signed by Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler) (NM) (ar1) (Entered: 02/25/2002)

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Feb. 22, 2002

Deadline updated; terminating [48-2] hearing Motion set for 3/15/02 on [48-1] motion. (ar1)

50 Feb. 28, 2002

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES; Re: Brief opposing [47-1] motion to provide notice to Class Members. (ar1) (Entered: 02/28/2002)

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51 March 13, 2002

LETTER By pltf. MARY OSGOOD; Re: Joint request that Judge Orlofsky not Rule on the class notice motion until the conference with Judge Kugler on March 28, 2002. (ar1) (Entered: 03/14/2002)

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April 9, 2002

Settlement conference held before Mag. Judge Robert B. Kugler on 3/28/02. (ar1)

52 June 11, 2002

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: None; Minutes of: 6/11/02; The following actions were taken, Tele-Status conference held. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 06/11/2002)

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53 June 12, 2002

STIPULATION of settlement of class action for purposes of declaratory and injunctive relief only. (ar1) (Entered: 06/12/2002)

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54 June 14, 2002

ORDER preliminarily approving the partial settlement of reverse discrimination class action lawsuit against Harrah's providing for notice, and scheduling a fairness hearing for July 26, 2002 at 2:00pm. Enjoining all class members. ( signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky ) (NM) (ar1) (Entered: 06/14/2002)

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55 June 28, 2002

AMENDED ORDER PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF REVERSE DISCRIMINATION CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST HARRAH'S, PROVIDING FOR NOTICE, AND SCHEDULING A FAIRNESS HEARING.(signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky) (NM) (js) (Entered: 06/28/2002)

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56 July 8, 2002

Amended STIPULATION of settlement of class action for purposes of declaratory and injunctive relief only. (sb) (Entered: 07/08/2002)

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57 July 18, 2002

CERTIFICATION of Russell L. Lichtenstein on behalf of HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES; Re: Notice of Proposed Class Settlement. (ar1) (Entered: 07/18/2002)

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58 July 26, 2002

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Ted Formaroli; Minutes of: 7/26/02; The following actions were taken, Hrg. to approve class settlement. NO Objections to class settlement filed. Bench Opinion read into the record. Ordered class settlement approved. Ordered to be submitted. Ordered transcript to be ordered by counsel for class pltfs'. and filed with the Clerk of Court. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 07/29/2002)

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59 Aug. 13, 2002

FINAL ORDER AND JUDGMENT approving the partial settlement of reverse discrimination class action lawsuit against Harrah's, providing for notice and dismissing claims for Declaratory and Injunctive relief. ( signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky ) (NM) (ar1) (Entered: 08/13/2002)

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60 Aug. 29, 2002

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: None; Minutes of: 8/29/02; The following actions were taken, Case Management/Settlement Conference held. By Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky (ar1) (Entered: 09/03/2002)

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61 Sept. 12, 2002

ORDER, consolidating case 02cv3553(SMO) with 00cv284(SMO) for all purposes under 00cv284(SMO). ( signed by Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky ) (NM) (ar1) (Entered: 09/12/2002)

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Sept. 12, 2002

Consolidated Lead Case (ar1)

62 Nov. 1, 2002

ANSWER to Complaint by HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES; jury demand (Member case 02cv3553(SMO) (ar1) (Entered: 11/01/2002)

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63 Nov. 8, 2002

CERTIFICATION of Russell L. Lichtenstein, Esquire on behalf of HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES; Re: Publication concerning final order and judgment approving the partial settlement. (ar1) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

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64 Dec. 27, 2002

Notice of Intent to submit a Dispositive motion for summary judgment by defts'. HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES. (ar1) (Entered: 12/27/2002)

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65 Feb. 3, 2003

Notice of MOTION for partial summary judgment by MARY OSGOOD, Motion set for 3/7/03 on [65-1] motion . (Brief, Brief in opposition, Reply Brief/PO Subm) (Cert of Serv) (sb) (Entered: 02/03/2003)

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66 Feb. 3, 2003

CERTIFICATION of Susan M. Saint-Antoine on behalf of MARY OSGOOD supporting [65-1] motion for partial summary judgment (sb) (Entered: 02/03/2003)

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67 Feb. 3, 2003

CERTIFICATION of Eileen Oakes Muskett on behalf of HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES in opposition to [65-1] motion for partial summary judgment (sb) (Entered: 02/03/2003)

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Feb. 4, 2003

in person case management conf. 2/18/03 (sa)

68 Feb. 14, 2003

Substitute attorney for HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES. (ar1) (Entered: 02/14/2003)

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69 Feb. 14, 2003

Notice of MOTION for partial summary judgment by defts'. HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES, Motion set for 3/21/03 on [69-1] motion . (All Briefs/PO Subm)(Proof of Mailing) (ar1) (Entered: 02/14/2003)

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70 Feb. 14, 2003

CERTIFICATION of Deborah Hart Simon, Esquire on behalf of HARRAH'S ENTERTAIN., HARRAH'S ATLANTIC, MARINA ASSOCIATES, MARINA ASSOCIATES supporting [69-1] motion for partial summary judgment. (ar1) (Entered: 02/14/2003)

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March 4, 2003

case managment conf. set for 3/7/03 (sa)

March 7, 2003

Scheduling conference held before Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen on 3/7/03. (js)

71 March 10, 2003

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 9/30/03 and Status conference for 2:30pm on 8/13/03. ( signed by Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen )(NM) (ar1) (Entered: 03/11/2003)

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72 March 11, 2003

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 9/30/03 and Status conference for 10:00am on 8/11/03. ( signed by Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen )(NM) (ar1) (Entered: 03/11/2003)

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May 28, 2003

CASE y to Judge Freda L. Wolfson (bm)

73 May 29, 2003

ORDER reassigning this action from Judge Orlofsky to Judge Wolfson. (signed by Chief Judge John W. Bissell) (NM) (db) (Entered: 05/29/2003)

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July 9, 2003

Status conference held before Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen on 7/3/03. (ar1)

74 July 24, 2003

OPINION (signed by Judge Freda L. Wolfson) (sb) (Entered: 07/25/2003)

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75 July 24, 2003

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [69-1] motion for partial summary judgment and denying [65-1] motion for partial summary judgment. (signed by Judge Freda L. Wolfson) (NM) (sb) (Entered: 07/25/2003)

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76 Aug. 15, 2003

Notice of MOTION to compel discovery by MARY OSGOOD [76-1] motion referred to Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen, Motion set for 9/19/03 on [76-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (Cert of Serv) (sb) (Entered: 08/18/2003)

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77 Aug. 15, 2003

CERTIFICATION of Deborah H. Simon on behalf of MARY OSGOOD supporting [76-1] motion to compel discovery (sb) (Entered: 08/18/2003)

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78 Aug. 19, 2003

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 2/28/04; Status conference 4:00 12/15/03 (signed by Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen) (NM) (sb) (Entered: 08/19/2003)

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79 Sept. 10, 2003

ORDER granting [76-1] motion to compel discovery and directing defendants to produce documents within 10 days of this Order. (signed by Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen) (NM) (sb) (Entered: 09/11/2003)

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80 Sept. 15, 2003

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: none; Minutes of: 9/10/03; The following actions were taken: granting [76-1] motion to compel discovery. By Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen (sb) (Entered: 09/16/2003)

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Nov. 20, 2003

Deadline updated; terminating [47-2] hearing Motion set for 3/1/02 on [47-1] motion (jg)

81 Dec. 16, 2003

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 2/28/04; Settlement conference 11:30AM on 3/4/04. (signed by Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen)(NM) (er) (Entered: 12/18/2003)

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Dec. 17, 2003

Status conference held before Mag. Judge Joel B. Rosen on 12/15/03. (db)

82 Jan. 5, 2004

NOTICE of Change of Address by pltf's counsel DEBORAH HART SIMON. (Cert.Ser.annexed) (js) (Entered: 01/08/2004)

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83 Feb. 24, 2004

MOTION to Compel answers to plaintiff's second set of interrogatories by MARY OSGOOD (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order # 2 Brief# 3 Certification# 4 Exhibit A# 5 Exhibit B# 6 Exhibit C# 7 Exhibit D# 8 Exhibit E# 9 Exhibit F# 10 Exhibit G# 11 Exhibit H# 12 Exhibit I)(sb) (Entered: 02/24/2004)

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Feb. 24, 2004

Setting returnable date as to 83 MOTION to Compel for 3/19/2004 before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS MOTION WILL BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT. (sb)

Case Details

State / Territory:

New Jersey

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 19, 2000

Closing Date: 2005

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All Caucasian employees of Harrah's and job applicants to Harrah's, between 1998 and the present, who claim that they were denied employment opportunities or suffered adverse employment decisions at Harrah's on the basis of race, due to Harrah's Equal Employment Business Opportunity Plan (EEBOP) and the affirmative action policies adopted to implement the EEBOP, and who seek declaratory and injunctive relief under 42 U.S.C. §§1981, 1983, and the NJLAD.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

HARRAH'S ATLANTIC CITY

HARRAH'S ATLANTIC CITY, INC

HARRAH'S CASINO HOTEL ATLANTIC CITY

MARINA ASSOCIATES, INC.

Defendant Type(s):

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

State Anti-Discrimination Law

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

District of New Jersey 1:00-cv-00284

District of New Jersey 1:02-cv-03553

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Demotion

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

White

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