Case: EEOC v. SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL INC

4:06-cv-01063 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: July 17, 2006

Closed Date: Oct. 1, 2009

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Case Summary

In July 2006, the Saint Louis District Office of the EEOC filed this lawsuit against the nuclear clean-up companies Environmental Dimensions, Inc. and Shaw Environmental, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri alleging discrimination on the basis of gender, female, and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the defendants subjected the complainant to a number of adverse work conditions in ret…

The two-year decree, containing anti-discrimination and retaliation clauses, required the defendant to: report on complaints and make other compliance reports, allow access to the EEOC for monitoring, develop its anti-discrimination policy, post notice of employee rights, provide EEO training, and pay $45,000 to the complaining party and her attorney.

Following the settlement, plaintiffs moved to dismiss the claims; the motion was granted on November 8, 2007. Given there is no further enforcement activity, presumably this matter ended in November 2009.

Summary Authors

David Friedman (5/12/2008)

Rachel Barr (1/4/2018)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5532699/parties/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-shaw-environmental-inc/

Judge(s)

Sippel, Rodney W. (Missouri)

Judge(s)

Sippel, Rodney W. (Missouri)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

4:06-cv-01063	Docket (PACER) EEOC v. Shaw Environmental Inc	Nov. 8, 2007	Nov. 8, 2007 Docket
1-1 4:06-cv-01063	Complaint EEOC v. Shaw Environmental Inc, et al	July 17, 2006	July 17, 2006 Complaint
16 4:06-cv-01063	Complaint [Plaintiff-Intervenor] EEOC v. Shaw Environmental Inc, et al	Oct. 23, 2006	Oct. 23, 2006 Complaint
23 4:06-cv-01063	Plaintiff/Intervenor's First Amended Complaint EEOC v. Shaw Environmental Inc, et al	Jan. 17, 2007	Jan. 17, 2007 Complaint
32 4:06-cv-01063	First Amended Complaint [EEOC] EEOC v. Shaw Environmental Inc, et al	May 4, 2007	May 4, 2007 Complaint
43 4:06-cv-01063	Consent Decree [Shaw] EEOC v. Shaw Environmental	Sept. 18, 2007	Sept. 18, 2007 Settlement Agreement
45 4:06-cv-01063	Consent Decree EEOC v. Shaw Environmental Inc	Oct. 1, 2007	Oct. 1, 2007 Settlement Agreement
47 4:06-cv-01063	Memorandum and Order [re: Dismissal] EEOC v. Shaw Environmental Inc	Nov. 8, 2007	Nov. 8, 2007 Order/Opinion

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Under the Radar: Visibility and the Effects of Discrimination Lawsuits in Small and Large Firms Carly Knight, Frank Dobbin, Alexandra Kalev	Research on how discrimination lawsuits affect corporate diversity has yielded mixed results. Qualitative studies highlight the limited efficacy of lawsuits in the typical workplace, finding that lit…	March 2022	April 1, 2022 https://cris.tau.ac.il/...

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5532699/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-shaw-environmental-inc/

Last updated April 4, 2025, 11:27 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	July 17, 2006	COMPLAINT against Defendants Shaw Environmental, Inc. and Environmental Dimensions, Inc. filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Jury Demand. Waivers issued 2, Consents issued 3, Disclosure of Corporate Interest issued to Shaw Environmental, Inc. and Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet # 2 Original Filing Form)(CDD, ) (Entered: 07/18/2006)	PACER
2	Aug. 23, 2006	ENTRY of Appearance by Craig J. Hoefer for Defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc.. (Hoefer, Craig) (Entered: 08/23/2006)	PACER
3	Sept. 11, 2006	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, (through October 5, 2006) by Defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc.. (Hoefer, Craig) (Entered: 09/11/2006)	PACER
4	Sept. 11, 2006	ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc.'s Motion for anExtension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint [Doc. # 3] isGRANTED.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc., shall have to andincluding October 5, 2006, by which to answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Judge Frederick R Buckles on 9/11/06. (KXS, ) (Entered: 09/11/2006)	PACER
5	Sept. 12, 2006	ENTRY of Appearance by Vance D. Miller for Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Miller, Vance) (Entered: 09/12/2006)	PACER
6	Sept. 12, 2006	ENTRY of Appearance by Russell C. Riggan for Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Riggan, Russell) (Entered: 09/12/2006)	PACER
7	Sept. 12, 2006	ANSWER to Complaint by Environmental Dimensions, Inc..(Riggan, Russell) (Entered: 09/12/2006)	PACER
8	Sept. 12, 2006	DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATION INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.Parent companies: None., Subsidiaries: None., Publicly held company: None.,. (Riggan, Russell) (Entered: 09/12/2006)	PACER
9	Sept. 19, 2006	CJRA ORDER (jgw). Judge Frederick R Buckles termed. Case reassigned to Judge Rodney W. Sippel for all further proceedings (JWJ, ) (Entered: 09/19/2006)	PACER
10	Sept. 20, 2006	RULE 16 ORDER: This case is assigned to Track 2: Standard; Joint Scheduling Plan due by 10/18/2006; Rule 16 Conference set for 10/24/2006 11:00 AM in Chambers before Honorable Rodney W. Sippel; Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 9/20/06 (CMA) (Entered: 09/20/2006)	PACER
11	Sept. 25, 2006	ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Rule 16 Conference shall be reset for October 27, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. in the chambers of the undersigned. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 9/25/06. (LAH, ) (Entered: 09/25/2006)	PACER
12	Sept. 28, 2006	ORDER - Joint Scheduling Plan due by 11/2/2006. Rule 16 Conference reset for 11/9/2006 10:00 AM in Chambers before Honorable Rodney W. Sippel.Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 9/28/06. (ARL) (Entered: 09/28/2006)	PACER
13	Oct. 5, 2006	ANSWER to Complaint (and Affirmative Defenses) by Shaw Environmental, Inc..(Hoefer, Craig) (Entered: 10/05/2006)	PACER
14	Oct. 11, 2006	MOTION for Leave to Intervene Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.24. by Movant Karla Spafford (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Bobinette, Charles) (Modified on 10/12/2006 to Add Filer - CMA) (Entered: 10/11/2006)	PACER
15	Oct. 23, 2006	ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff-Intervenor's Motion for Leave to Intervene 14 is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 10/23/06. (ARL) (Entered: 10/23/2006)	PACER
16	Oct. 23, 2006	COMPLAINT against defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc. Jury Demand,, filed by Karla Spafford.(Bobinette, Charles) (Entered: 10/23/2006)	Clearinghouse
17	Oct. 23, 2006	DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATION INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Intervenor Plaintiff Karla Spafford. (Please note this document has been edited to reflect it is not a motion.) (ARL) (Entered: 10/24/2006)	PACER
18	Nov. 2, 2006	JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Joint Proposed Scheduling Plan . (Shelly, Jan) (Entered: 11/02/2006)	PACER
19	Nov. 3, 2006	Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.'s ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand Filed by Plaintiff/Intervenor Karla Spafford by Environmental Dimensions, Inc..(Riggan, Russell) (Entered: 11/03/2006)	PACER
20	Nov. 3, 2006	ANSWER to Complaint (with Affirmative Defenses) by Shaw Environmental, Inc..(Hoefer, Craig) (Entered: 11/03/2006)	PACER
21	Nov. 9, 2006	CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2 - Standard Motion to Join Parties due by 12/1/2006. Discovery Completion due by 7/10/2006. ADR Future Reference 4/2/2007. Dispositive Motions due by 8/14/2007. Jury Trial set for 2/11/2008 09:00 AM before Honorable Rodney W. Sippel. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 11/9/06. (LAH, ) (Entered: 11/09/2006)	PACER
22	Jan. 15, 2007	MOTION to Amend/Correct Case Management Order and for Leave to File Her First Amended Complaint by Intervenor Plaintiff Karla Spafford. (Attachments: # 1 First Amended Complaint)(Bobinette, Charles) (Entered: 01/15/2007)	PACER
23	Jan. 17, 2007	AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc., Environmental Dimensions, Inc., Shaw Group, Inc., Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Stone & Webster, Inc. Jury Demand demand, filed by Karla Spafford.(LAH, ) (Entered: 01/17/2007)	Clearinghouse
	Jan. 17, 2007	Docket Text ORDER re 22 MOTION to Amend/Correct Case Management Order and for Leave to File Her First Amended Complaint by Intervenor Plaintiff Karla Spafford. (Attachments: # First Amended Complaint)(Bobinette, Charles) filed by Karla Spafford, GRANTED Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 1/17/07. (LAH, ) (Entered: 01/17/2007)	PACER
24	Jan. 19, 2007	MOTION for Reconsideration re Docket Text Order, Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.'s Motion to Reconsider or, In the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss by Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Riggan, Russell) (Entered: 01/19/2007)	PACER
25	Jan. 26, 2007	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendant EDi's Motion to Reconsider or, in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss by Intervenor Plaintiff Karla Spafford. (Bobinette, Charles) (Entered: 01/26/2007)	PACER
26	Jan. 29, 2007	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 23 Amended Complaint By Intervenor/Plaintiff by Defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc.. (Hoefer, Craig) (Entered: 01/29/2007)	PACER
	Jan. 29, 2007	Docket Text ORDER re 25 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendant EDi's Motion to Reconsider or, in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss by Intervenor Plaintiff Karla Spafford. (Bobinette, Charles) filed by Karla Spafford ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 1/29/06. (ARL) (Entered: 01/29/2007)	PACER
	Jan. 30, 2007	Docket Text ORDER re 26 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 23 Amended Complaint By Intervenor/Plaintiff Until After the Court Has Ruled on Edi's Motion For Reconsideration, or Alternatively, to Dismiss by Defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc.; ORDERED Granted - RWS; Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 1/30/07 (CMA) (Entered: 01/30/2007)	PACER
27	Feb. 9, 2007	RESPONSE to Motion by Karla Spafford as to Shaw Environmental, Inc., Environmental Dimensions, Inc., Shaw Group, Inc., Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Stone & Webster, Inc. re 24 MOTION for Reconsideration re Docket Text Order, Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.'s Motion to Reconsider or, In the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss filed by Intervenor Plaintiff Karla Spafford, Defendants Shaw Environmental, Inc., Environmental Dimensions, Inc., Shaw Group, Inc., Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Stone & Webster, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Karla Spafford# 2 Exhibit 1# 3 Exhibit 2# 4 Exhibit 3# 5 Exhibit 4# 6 Exhibit 5)(Bobinette, Charles) (Entered: 02/09/2007)	PACER
28	Feb. 16, 2007	REPLY to Response to Motion re 24 MOTION for Reconsideration re Docket Text Order, Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.'s Motion to Reconsider or, In the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit C)(Riggan, Russell) (Entered: 02/16/2007)	PACER
29	March 16, 2007	MOTION to Amend/Correct 21 Case Management Order, by Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Riggan, Russell) (Entered: 03/16/2007)	PACER
30	April 2, 2007	First MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1)(Shelly, Jan) (Entered: 04/02/2007)	PACER
31	April 17, 2007	ENTRY of Appearance by Michael B. Kass for Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Kass, Michael) (Entered: 04/17/2007)	PACER
32	May 4, 2007	AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc. , filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(KJF, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)	Clearinghouse
	May 4, 2007	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 30 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # )(Shelly, Jan) filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 5/4/07. (KJF, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)	PACER
	May 4, 2007	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 29 MOTION to Amend/Correct 21 Case Management Order, by Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Riggan, Russell) filed by Environmental Dimensions, Inc.; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 5/4/07. (KJF, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)	PACER
33	May 11, 2007	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Russell C. Riggan by Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Riggan, Russell) (Entered: 05/11/2007)	PACER
34	May 15, 2007	MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Mediation by Defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc.. (Hoefer, Craig) (Entered: 05/15/2007)	PACER
	May 16, 2007	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 34 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Mediation by Defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc.. (Hoefer, Craig) filed by Shaw Environmental, Inc., ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 5/16/07. (LGK, ) (Entered: 05/16/2007)	PACER
35	June 28, 2007	MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Mediation by Defendants Shaw Environmental, Inc., Shaw Environmental, Inc.. (Hoefer, Craig) (Entered: 06/28/2007)	PACER
	June 29, 2007	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 35 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Mediation by Defendants Shaw Environmental, Inc., Shaw Environmental, Inc.. (Hoefer, Craig) filed by Shaw Environmental, Inc.; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 6/29/07. (KJF, ) (Entered: 06/29/2007)	PACER
36	July 12, 2007	ADR Compliance Report by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Intervenor Plaintiff Karla Spafford, Defendants Shaw Environmental, Inc., Environmental Dimensions, Inc., Shaw Environmental, Inc., Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Stone & Webster, Inc. Parties did settle. (Nowogrocki, James) Modified on 7/13/2007 (LGK, ). (Entered: 07/12/2007)	PACER
37	July 19, 2007	SCHEDULING ORDER: ORDERED that counsel shall file, within 30 days of the date of this order, a stipulation for dismissal, a motion for leave to voluntarily dismiss, or a proposed consent judgment. Failure to timely comply with this order shall result in the dismissal of this action with prejudice. Dismissal Paper(s) due by 8/20/2007.. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 7/19/07. (LGK, ) (Entered: 07/19/2007)	PACER
38	Aug. 17, 2007	ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a status conference shall be held Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 4:00 p.m., in my chambers. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 8/17/07. (LAH, ) (Entered: 08/17/2007)	PACER
39	Aug. 20, 2007	Consent Decree by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Intervenor Plaintiff Karla Spafford, Defendant Environmental Dimensions, Inc.. (Shelly, Jan) (Entered: 08/20/2007)	PACER
40	Aug. 23, 2007	ENTRY of Appearance by Melvin D. Kennedy for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Kennedy, Melvin) (Entered: 08/23/2007)	PACER
41	Aug. 23, 2007	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodney W. Sippel : Status Conference held on 8/23/2007. (Court Reporter - Shannon White.) (FTR Gold yes or no: no.) (proceedings started: 4:08.) (proceedings ended: 4:36.) (LAH, ) (Entered: 08/24/2007)	PACER
42	Aug. 28, 2007	MOTION for Extension of: Dispositive Motion Deadlines by Defendant Shaw Environmental, Inc.. (Hoefer, Craig) (Entered: 08/28/2007)	PACER
43	Sept. 18, 2007	Consent Decree by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Shelly, Jan) (Entered: 09/18/2007)	Clearinghouse
44	Sept. 19, 2007	CONSENT JUDGMENT... SEE DECREE.... Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 9/19/07. (LGK, ) (Entered: 09/24/2007)	PACER
45	Oct. 1, 2007	CONSENT JUDGMENT - SEE CONSENT DECREE. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 10/1/07. (LGK, ) (Entered: 10/01/2007)	Clearinghouse
46	Nov. 6, 2007	MOTION to Dismiss Case with Prejudice by Intervenor Plaintiff Karla Spafford. (Bobinette, Charles) (Entered: 11/06/2007)	PACER
47	Nov. 8, 2007	MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice 46 is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that I will expressly retain jurisdiction over this case for a period of two (2) years for the limited purpose of hearing and resolving disputes and claims arising out of or relating to the interpretation or enforcement of the Consent Decrees entered into between the parties. Signed by Judge Rodney W. Sippel on 11/8/07. (KJF, )	Clearinghouse

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 17, 2006

Closing Date: Oct. 1, 2009

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers.

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Environmental Dimensions, Inc.

Shaw Environmental, Inc.

Stone & Webster, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Missouri 4:06-cv-01063

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:

Discrimination Prohibition

Monitoring

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 95000

Order Duration: 2007 - 2009

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

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

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of EEOC v. SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL INC, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/5935/ (last updated 1/4/2018).