Case: EEOC v. Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education

1:02-cv-03192 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Sept. 30, 2002

Closed Date: Nov. 14, 2010

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Case Summary

The Baltimore Office of the EEOC filed this action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The Defendants were Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and Seafarers International Union, an apprenticeship program that trains people who wish to become mariners in the U.S. Merchant Marines. The controversy involved the explicit failure of the Defendant to admit applicants over the age of 25, including those over 40, in violation of the ADEA. The lawsuit was filed in S…

The Baltimore Office of the EEOC filed this action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The Defendants were Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and Seafarers International Union, an apprenticeship program that trains people who wish to become mariners in the U.S. Merchant Marines. The controversy involved the explicit failure of the Defendant to admit applicants over the age of 25, including those over 40, in violation of the ADEA. The lawsuit was filed in September of 2002 and was resolved by consent decree in November of 2005. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss on the basis that the applicable regulation was invalid, which was denied by the district court. The court allowed an interlocutory appeal of this decision, and the Fourth Circuit affirmed. EEOC v. Seafarers Int'l Union, 394 F.3d 197 (4th Cir. 2005). The 44 complainants, who did not intervene in the case, were awarded $625,000. In addition, the company had to hold a training seminar for hiring and management personnel and to post a Notice. The decree was to last for five years. The docket sheet doesn't show any further enforcement took place; the case was presumably closed in 2010.

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1:02-cv-03192

03-02057

03-02058

Docket [Court of Appeals]

EEOC v. Paul Hall Center et al

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

March 1, 2005

March 1, 2005

Docket

1:02-cv-03192

Docket

EEOC v. Paul Hall Center, et al

Nov. 15, 2005

Nov. 15, 2005

Docket
1

1:02-cv-03192

Complaint

EEOC v. Paul Hall Center et al

Sept. 30, 2002

Sept. 30, 2002

Complaint
17

1:02-cv-03192

Memorandum and Order [Regarding Defendants' Motions to Dismiss]

EEOC v. Paul Hall Center et al

April 30, 2003

April 30, 2003

Order/Opinion

03-02057

03-02058

Opinion [Court of Appeals - Affirming and Remanding to District Court]

EEOC v. Paul Hall Center et al

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Jan. 7, 2005

Jan. 7, 2005

Order/Opinion

394 F.3d 197

63

1:02-cv-03192

Consent Decree

EEOC v. Paul Hall Center et al

Nov. 14, 2005

Nov. 14, 2005

Settlement Agreement

1:02-cv-03192

EEOC Press Release

EEOC v. Paul Hall Center et al

No Court

Nov. 15, 2005

Nov. 15, 2005

Press Release

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/12102735/eeoc-v-paul-hall-center/

Last updated March 25, 2026, 4:46 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Sept. 30, 2002

DEMAND for jury trial by EEOC (raf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/01/2002)

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2 Oct. 1, 2002

SUMMONS(ES) (20 days) issued for Paul Hall Center, Seafarers (raf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/01/2002)

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3 Oct. 30, 2002

MOTION with memorandum in support by Paul Hall Center to Dismiss Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/31/2002)

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4 Oct. 30, 2002

MOTION with memorandum in support by Seafarers to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and exhibits 1,2 and 3. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/31/2002)

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5 Nov. 15, 2002

RESPONSE by EEOC in opposition to [4-1] motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Seafarers, [3-1] motion to Dismiss Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education by Paul Hall Center and exhibits 1-20. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/15/2002)

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6 Nov. 26, 2002

STIPULATION AND ORDER for filing reply of defendant Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training to Plaintiff's opposition to Defendants separate motions to dismiss is extended to 12/9/02; the time for filing of reply of defendant Seafarers International Union to Plaintiff's oppositon to Defendants separate motions to dismiss is extended to 12/9/02. ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis 11/26/02) (c/i 11/26/02) (c/m) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/26/2002)

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7 Dec. 9, 2002

REPLY by Seafarers to response to [4-1] motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Seafarers and exhibit 1. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/2002)

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8 Dec. 9, 2002

REPLY by Paul Hall Center to response to [3-1] motion to Dismiss Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education by Paul Hall Center and exhibits 1-4. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/2002)

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9 Dec. 12, 2002

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Paul Hall Center, Seafarers 10/11/02 Answer due on 10/31/02 for Seafarers, for Paul Hall Center (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/12/2002)

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10 Jan. 14, 2003

MOTION by EEOC for Leave to File surreply and exhibits 1-4. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/14/2003)

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11 Jan. 15, 2003

ORDER granting [10-1] motion of plaintiff for Leave to File surreply ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis 1/14/03 ) (c/i 1/15/03) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/15/2003)

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12 Jan. 22, 2003

CORRESPONDENCE by Paul Hall Center, Seafarers requesting hearing on pending motions. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/22/2003)

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13 Jan. 29, 2003

CONSENT MOTION by Paul Hall Center for Leave to File defendant's response to EEOC's Surreply of 1/14/03 and proposed Surreply, and exhibit A and B. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2003)

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14 Jan. 30, 2003

ORDER granting [13-1] motion of defendant Paul Hall Center for Leave to File defendant's response to EEOC's Surreply of 1/14/03 ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis 1/30/03) (c/i 1/30/03) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2003)

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15 Jan. 30, 2003

SURREPLY by EEOC to [3-1] motion to Dismiss Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education by Paul Hall Center (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2003)

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16 Jan. 30, 2003

RESPONSE by Paul Hall Center to [15-1] Surreply by EEOC and exhibits A and B.(c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2003)

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Feb. 3, 2003

**Renotice document [14-1] order (cem, Deputy Clerk)

17 April 30, 2003

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 3 Motion of Paul Hall Center to Dismiss, denying 4 Motion of Seafarers International to Dismiss; DIRECTING plaintiff by 5/16/03 arrange a conference with the Court. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 4/30/03. (jnl, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/01/2003)

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18 May 12, 2003

ANSWER to Complaint by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education.(Kraus, Anthony) (Entered: 05/12/2003)

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19 May 12, 2003

ANSWER to Complaint by Seafarers International Union.(Mallos, Paul) (Entered: 05/12/2003)

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May 15, 2003

Telephone Conference held before Judge Marvin J. Garbis. (hbm, Deputy Clerk)

20 May 16, 2003

ORDER in accordance with the proceedings held in this matter on this date of 5/15/03. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 5/15/03. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/16/2003)

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21 May 20, 2003

NOTICE to Substitute Attorney (Kraus, Anthony) (Entered: 05/20/2003)

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22 June 5, 2003

MOTION to Strike Defendant Paul Hall's June 4, 2003 Submission to the Court by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 6/23/2003 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Salacuse, Maria) (Entered: 06/05/2003)

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23 June 12, 2003

Correspondence re: Clarification and Possible Modification of Scheduling Order (Pontone, Kathleen) Modified on 6/16/2003 (cag, Deputy Clerk) (filed in error, duplicate of document # 24). (Entered: 06/12/2003)

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24 June 12, 2003

Correspondence re: Clarification and Possible Modification of Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 6)(Pontone, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/12/2003)

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25 June 12, 2003

NOTICE by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education of Manual Filing (Kraus, Anthony) (Entered: 06/12/2003)

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26 June 12, 2003

RESPONSE in Opposition to EEOC's Motion to Strike June 4, 2003 Letter Addressing Scheduling Order filed by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Replies due by 6/26/2003. (Kraus, Anthony) (Entered: 06/12/2003)

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27 June 26, 2003

STIPULATION Regarding Discovery Procedure by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. (Pontone, Kathleen) Modified on 6/26/2003 (slf, Deputy Clerk).(Filed in Error) (Entered: 06/26/2003)

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28 June 26, 2003

STIPULATION Regarding Discovery Procedure by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. (Pontone, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/26/2003)

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29 July 8, 2003

Correspondence re: Proposed Order of Stay (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Connolly, Theresa) (Entered: 07/08/2003)

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July 8, 2003

Telephone Conference held before Judge Marvin J. Garbis (in Chambers). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)

30 July 11, 2003

ORDER OF STAY. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 07/09/03. (jlb, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/14/2003)

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31 Aug. 4, 2003

CERTIFICATION ORDER PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. Sec 1292(b); the Court's Order of April 30, 2003 satisfied the requirements of 28 U.S.C. Sec 1292(b). The said Order is amended to add: "This Order involves a controlling question of law as to which there is substantial ground for difference of opinion and an immediate appeal from the Order may materially advance the ultimate termination of the litigation". Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 8/1/03. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/04/2003)

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Aug. 4, 2003

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL (See Pleading 31 Order), by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Filing fee $105.00, receipt #1197940. (ko, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 9/17/2003 (ko, Deputy Clerk). (ko, Deputy Clerk).

Aug. 4, 2003

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL (See pleading No. 31 Order), by Seafarers International Union. Filing fee $ 105, receipt number 1197941. (ko, Deputy Clerk)

32 Sept. 3, 2003

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 22 Motion of plaintiff to Strike. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 9/2/03. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/03/2003)

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33 Sept. 4, 2003

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian Levine Simpson on behalf of Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (Simpson, Christian) (Entered: 09/04/2003)

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34 Sept. 4, 2003

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Responses due by 9/22/2003 (Simpson, Christian) (Entered: 09/04/2003)

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35 Sept. 8, 2003

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 9/8/03. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/08/2003)

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36 Sept. 10, 2003

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Responses due by 9/29/2003 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support# 2 Amended Answer# 3 Amended Answer - Highlighted# 4 Proposed Order)(Kraus, Anthony) (Entered: 09/10/2003)

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37 Sept. 16, 2003

STIPULATION By the Parties Pursuant to F.R.A.P. Rule 11(f) Concerning Partial Retention In the District Court of Record on Appeal by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. (Attachments: # 1 Excerpt from Order of Judge Garbis)(Kraus, Anthony) (Entered: 09/16/2003)

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38 Sept. 17, 2003

ORDER of USCA CONSOLIDATING USCA#03-2057 and USCA#03-2058 for purposes of briefing and oral argument as to Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Seafarers International Union, Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/2003)

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39 Sept. 22, 2003

STIPULATION Regarding Discovery by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. (Salacuse, Maria) (Entered: 09/22/2003)

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40 Sept. 29, 2003

RESPONSE re 36 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Salacuse, Maria) (Entered: 09/29/2003)

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41 Sept. 29, 2003

ORDER, Granting re 39 Stipulation Regarding Discovery filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 9/29/03. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/29/2003)

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42 Oct. 6, 2003

Certificate of Clerk certifying the record is complete for appeal purposes re: Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, Notice of Interlocutory Appeal (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/2003)

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43 Oct. 8, 2003

Joint MOTION to Stay Additional Discovery & Filing of Dispositive Motions Pending Fourth Circuit Interlocutory Appeal by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 10/27/2003 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Salacuse, Maria) (Entered: 10/08/2003)

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44 Oct. 9, 2003

ORDER granting 43 Joint Motion for Stay of additional discovery & filing of dispositive motions pending Fourth Circuit Interlocutory Appeal. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 10/9/03.(c/m dtm) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/09/2003)

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45 Oct. 15, 2003

ORDER, Granting re 43 Joint MOTION to Stay Additional Discovery & Filing of Dispositive Motions Pending Fourth Circuit Interlocutory Appeal filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 10/15/03. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/15/2003)

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46 Jan. 10, 2005

JUDGMENT of USCA (certified copy) "Affirming" the judgment of the District Court "Remanding" case to the District Court for further proceedings consistent with the court's opinion as to Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Seafarers International Union, Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education,, Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Seafarers International Union, (nrm, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/11/2005)

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47 Jan. 14, 2005

Request for Conference (Salacuse, Maria) (Entered: 01/14/2005)

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Feb. 8, 2005

Telephone Scheduling Conference held on 2/8/2005 held before Judge Marvin J. Garbis. (pat, Deputy Clerk)

48 Feb. 9, 2005

ORDER granting 36 Motion of defendant for Leave to File Amended Answer. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 2/9/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

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49 Feb. 9, 2005

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. (Attachments: # 1 hi -light copy of amended answer)(slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

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50 Feb. 15, 2005

Correspondence re: Proposed Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Salacuse, Maria) (Entered: 02/15/2005)

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51 Feb. 16, 2005

ORDER that the stay against the Union shall be lifted to allow plaintiff the opportunity to obtain discoverable information pertaining to its claim for damages as therein set forth. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 2/15/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/16/2005)

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52 Feb. 28, 2005

NOTICE of service of motion to compel discovery by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (Attachments: # 1 Motion to Compel# 2 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel)(Kraus, Anthony) (Entered: 02/28/2005)

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54 March 2, 2005

MANDATE of USCA as to Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Seafarers International Union, (nrm, Deputy Clerk) Additional attachment(s) added on 3/3/2005 (nrm, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/03/2005)

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53 March 3, 2005

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner for Discovery. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 3/2/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/03/2005)

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55 March 9, 2005

NOTICE of service of response to motion to compel discovery by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 52 Notice of service of motion to compel discovery (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Compel# 2 Exhibit 1 (Admissions Requirements)# 3 Exhibit 2 (Application)# 4 Exhibit 3 (Baltimore Sun Article))(Salacuse, Maria) (Entered: 03/09/2005)

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56 March 10, 2005

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner for Settlement or other ADR conference. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 3/9/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/10/2005)

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57 March 14, 2005

ORDER Setting a Settlement Conference. Signed by Judge Beth P. Gesner on 3/14/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/14/2005)

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58 March 15, 2005

Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery for 30 Days Pending Settlement Discussions by Seafarers International Union. Responses due by 4/1/2005 (Connolly, Theresa) (Entered: 03/15/2005)

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59 March 16, 2005

ORDER granting 58 Joint Motion to Stay Discovery for 30 days pending Settlement Discussions. Ordered that discovery is stayed until April 11, 2005. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 3/16/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/16/2005)

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60 March 17, 2005

NOTICE of service of reply to response to motion to compel discovery by Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (Attachments: # 1 Reply to Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Compel# 2 Exhibit 1 to Reply)(Kraus, Anthony) (Entered: 03/17/2005)

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April 4, 2005

Settlement Conference held on 4/4/2005 held before Judge Beth P. Gesner. (eg, Deputy Clerk)

April 18, 2005

Telephone Conference held on 4/18/2005 held before Judge Beth P. Gesner. (slf, Deputy Clerk)

61 April 29, 2005

Status Report Submitted Jointly by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Salacuse, Maria) (Entered: 04/29/2005)

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62 May 4, 2005

Correspondence re: confirmation of 2nd mediation session before Magistrate Judge Gesner (Salacuse, Maria) (Entered: 05/04/2005)

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Aug. 17, 2005

Settlement Conference held on 8/17/2005 held before Judge Beth P. Gesner. (slf, Deputy Clerk)

63 Nov. 14, 2005

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT /Consent Decree by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Lawrence, Debra) (Entered: 11/14/2005)

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64 Nov. 15, 2005

CONSENT DECREE and APPROVAL. Signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis on 11/14/05. (eg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/15/2005)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 30, 2002

Closing Date: Nov. 14, 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

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

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC 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

Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education

Seafarers International Union

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 1:02-cv-03192

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 03-02057

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 03-02058

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

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:

Comply with advertising/recruiting requirements

Discrimination Prohibition

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Amount Defendant Pays: 625000

Order Duration: 2005 - 2010

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Discrimination Basis:

Age discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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