Case: EEOC v. CENTRAL AMERICAN INSURANCE

3:06-cv-01351 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Filed Date: Aug. 9, 2006

Closed Date: 2009

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Case Summary

The Houston district office of the EEOC brought this suit against Central American Life Insurance Co., an insurance company, in August of 2006, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. The complaint alleged that, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights act of 1964, an insurance agent sexually harassed a female employee. The company allegedly refused to act on her complaints and refused to transfer her to another location so that she could escape the harassment. …
The Houston district office of the EEOC brought this suit against Central American Life Insurance Co., an insurance company, in August of 2006, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. The complaint alleged that, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights act of 1964, an insurance agent sexually harassed a female employee. The company allegedly refused to act on her complaints and refused to transfer her to another location so that she could escape the harassment. The female employee was allegedly fired in retaliation for her complaint. The complainant intervened in December of 2006. The parties settled the case in December of 2007 by entry of a consent decree.The decree required Central American to comply with Title VII in its employment practices. It also required Central American to pay $35,000.00 to complainant. Central American was required to report on its compliance status every six months to the EEOC, and to keep records to provide the EEOC on request in the event of any complaint. Additionally, Central American was required to provide annual Title VII anti-harassment training to its employees, to post an EEOC poster, and to revise, post, and distribute its Non-Harassment policy. The policy was required to include contacts that employees could use to make confidential harassment complaints.The terms of the agreement were to run for 2 years. The docket sheet does not show any further enforcement took place; the case was presumably closed in 2009.

Summary Authors

Shankar Viswanathan (5/14/2008)

Clearinghouse (6/10/2017)

People


Judge(s)

Hornsby, Mark L. (Louisiana)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

3:06-cv-01351

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Kilpatrick Central American Life Insurance Co

Dec. 19, 2007

Dec. 19, 2007

Docket
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Complaint

EEOC v. Kilpatrick Central American Life Insurance Co.,a/a/o Kilpatrick Funeral Homes

Aug. 9, 2006

Aug. 9, 2006

Complaint
3

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First Amended Complaint

EEOC v. Central American Life Insurance Co.

Sept. 21, 2006

Sept. 21, 2006

Complaint
14

3:06-cv-01351

Intervenor Complaint

EEOC v. Central American Life Insurance Company

Dec. 15, 2006

Dec. 15, 2006

Complaint
33

3:06-cv-01351

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Kilpatrick Central American Life Insurance Co

Dec. 19, 2007

Dec. 19, 2007

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

Last updated March 24, 2025, 8:12 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Aug. 9, 2006

COMPLAINT against Kilpatrick Central American Life Insurance Co with Jury Demand, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet)(crt,Dean, S) (Entered: 08/11/2006)

PACER
3 Sept. 21, 2006

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Central American Life Insurance Co with Jury Demand, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(crt,Dean, S) (Entered: 09/22/2006)

PACER
4 Sept. 22, 2006

SUMMONS ISSUED as to Central American Life Insurance Co. (crt,Dean, S) (Entered: 09/22/2006)

PACER
5 Nov. 20, 2006

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Central American Life Insurance Co served on 11/7/2006, answer due 11/27/2006. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 11/22/2006)

PACER
6 Nov. 27, 2006

ANSWER to Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Central American Life Insurance Co.(aty,Saye, John) (Entered: 11/27/2006)

PACER
7 Nov. 27, 2006

MOTION to Intervene consent sought but not obtained by Rhonda Woodard. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Rhymes, J) Modified on 11/28/2006 to reflect submission as Deficient (Williams, L). Modified on 12/14/2006 to remove deficiency notation(s)(Williams, L). (Entered: 11/27/2006)

PACER
Nov. 27, 2006

CASE Reassigned to Judge Mark L Hornsby as referral judge. Judge Karen L Hayes no longer assigned to the case. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 11/29/2006)

PACER
8 Nov. 28, 2006

NOTICE of Deficiency to J Michael Rhymes on behalf of Rhonda Woodard regarding 7 DEFICIENT? MOTION to Intervene consent sought but not obtained. Reason: A motion for leave to file (motion to intervene) must be accompanied by the proposed pleading (i.e. Petition for Intervention). (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 11/28/2006)

PACER
9 Dec. 7, 2006

MOTION for Leave to File Complaint objection by Rhonda Woodard. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Rhymes, J) (Entered: 12/07/2006)

PACER
Dec. 7, 2006

CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Motion for Leave to File Complaint filed by Rhonda Woodard. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY as pleading was electronically filed in error as 9 Motion for Leave to File Complaint. Corrective Document (Motion for Leave to File Complaint) DOES NOT satisfy the Notice of Defiency issued on 11/28/06. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 12/11/2006)

PACER
10 Dec. 12, 2006

NOTICE of Appearance by Harry M Moffett, IV on behalf of Central American Life Insurance Co (aty,Moffett, Harry) (Entered: 12/12/2006)

PACER
11 Dec. 13, 2006

CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Intervenor Complaint filed by Rhonda Woodard regarding 7 MOTION to Intervene consent sought but not obtained. (aty,Rhymes, J) (Entered: 12/13/2006)

PACER
12 Dec. 15, 2006

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Central American Life Insurance Co identifying Kilpatrick Enterprises, Inc. as Corporate Parent. (aty,Moffett, Harry) (Entered: 12/15/2006)

PACER
13 Dec. 15, 2006

ORDER granting 7 Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/15/06. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 12/15/2006)

PACER
15 Dec. 22, 2006

ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint by Central American Life Insurance Co.(aty,Moffett, Harry) (Entered: 12/22/2006)

PACER
16 Jan. 4, 2007

CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER for cases assigned to Judge Robert G James sent to pending counsel of record. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 01/04/07. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 01/04/2007)

PACER
17 Feb. 15, 2007

RULE 26(f) Report. (aty,Moffett, Harry) (Entered: 02/15/2007)

PACER
18 Feb. 26, 2007

SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 12/10/2007 at 9:00 AM in Monroe, 2nd floor before Judge Robert G James. Pretrial Conference set for 11/8/2007 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. Pretrial Order due by 11/5/2007. Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings due by 4/27/2007. Plaintiffs Witness List due by 5/29/2007. Defendants Witness List due by 6/6/2007. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 6/26/2007. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 7/26/2007. Discovery due by 6/26/2007. Discovery II due by 7/26/2007. Dispositive Motions due by 8/10/2007. Expert Depositions due by 9/19/2007. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 10/16/2007. Motions in Limine due by 10/19/2007. Trial Brief/Pretrial Submissions due by 11/30/2007. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 2/26/07. (crt,Dickerson, D) (Entered: 02/26/2007)

PACER
19 July 9, 2007

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery With consent by Central American Life Insurance Co. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Moffett, Harry) (Entered: 07/09/2007)

PACER
20 July 12, 2007

ORDER granting 19 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Discovery due by 8/26/2007. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 7/12/07. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

PACER
21 July 26, 2007

DEFICIENT? MOTION to Compel answers to interrogatories and responses to request for production from intervenor, Rhonda Woodard , MOTION FOR EXTENSION of deadline to file motion to compel consent sought but not obtained by Central American Life Insurance Co. (aty,Moffett, Harry) Modified on 7/30/2007 to reflect submission as Deficient and to indicate that Memorandum in Support is included within pdf of Main Document(Williams, L). (Entered: 07/26/2007)

PACER
22 July 30, 2007

NOTICE of Deficiency to Harry M Moffett, IV on behalf of Central American Life Insurance Co regarding 21 DEFICIENT? MOTION to Compel answers to interrogatories and responses to request for production from intervenor, Rhonda Woodard MOTION FOR EXTENSION of deadline to file motion to compel consent sought but not obtained. Reason: (1) This motion to compel discovery does not include the requests or responses that are the subject of this motion. (2) You do not indicate whether opposing counsel consent to the granting of this ex parte motion. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 07/30/2007)

PACER
23 Aug. 1, 2007

MOTION to Withdraw 21 First MOTION to Compel answers to interrogatories and responses to request for production from intervenor, Rhonda Woodard First MOTION FOR EXTENSION of deadline to file motion to compel consent sought but not obtainedFirst MOTION FOR EXTENSION of deadline to file motion to compel consent sought but not obtained by Central American Life Insurance Co. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Moffett, Harry) (Entered: 08/01/2007)

PACER
24 Aug. 3, 2007

ORDER granting 23 Motion to Withdraw 21 First MOTION to Compel answers to interrogatories and responses to request for production from intervenor, Rhonda Woodard First MOTION FOR EXTENSION of deadline to file motion to compel consent sought but not obtained. Signed by Judge Mark L Hornsby on 08/03/07. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 08/03/2007)

PACER
25 Oct. 19, 2007

MOTION in Limine by Central American Life Insurance Co. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief # 2 Exhibits # 3 Exhibits # 4 Proposed pleading)(aty,Moffett, Harry) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

PACER
26 Oct. 19, 2007

NOTICE of Motion Referred to Chambers to be considered at trial regarding 25 MOTION in Limine. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

PACER
27 Nov. 2, 2007

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 25 MOTION in Limine filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 11/02/2007)

PACER
28 Nov. 2, 2007

NOTICE of Privacy and Public Access directed to Michelle T Butler on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding 27 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion in Limine filed in noncompliance with E-Government Act of 2002. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 11/02/2007)

PACER
29 Nov. 5, 2007

LETTER from Michelle T Butler to Honorable Robert James requesting a ninety day order of dismissal. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 11/05/2007)

PACER
30 Nov. 5, 2007

ELECTRONIC 60 DAY ORDER DISMISSING CASE: The Court having been advised by counsel that the above civil action has been settled, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court administratively terminate this action without prejudice to the right of the parties to reopen the proceedings. All pending motions are denied as moot. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that within 60 days of the date of this Order, the parties submit to the Court a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal signed by all parties who have appeared in this action, along with a proposed Judgment of Dismissal. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 11/05/07. (crt,Floyd, J) (Entered: 11/05/2007)

PACER
Nov. 5, 2007

ORDER for Administrative Closure as instructed in the Electronic 60 Day Order Dismissing Case. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 11/5/07. (crt,Dickerson, D) (Entered: 11/08/2007)

PACER
31 Dec. 14, 2007

Joint MOTION for Consent Judgment and Dismiss Action by Central American Life Insurance Co, Rhonda Woodard, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed pleading Consent Decree, # 2 Proposed pleading Order)(aty,Moffett, Harry) (Entered: 12/14/2007)

PACER
31 Dec. 14, 2007

JOINT/VOLUNTARY MOTION to Dismiss by Central American Life Insurance Co, Rhonda Woodard, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY as 31 Joint Motion for Consent Judgment electronically filed without selecting all reliefs requested in pleading. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 12/18/2007)

PACER
33 Dec. 19, 2007

CONSENT DECREE. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 12/19/07. (crt,Dickerson, D) (Entered: 12/19/2007)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Louisiana

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 9, 2006

Closing Date: 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

Central American Life Insurance Co.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Western District of Louisiana 3:06-cv-01351

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:

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Monitoring

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Amount Defendant Pays: 35000

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

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

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