Case: EEOC v. Autozone Stores

EEOC v. Autozone, Inc.

EEOC v. Autozone, Inc.

EEOC v. Autozone, Inc.

EEOC v. Autozone, Inc.

EEOC v. Autozone, Inc.

EEOC v. Autozone, Inc.

EEOC v. Autozone, Inc.

Carly Knight, Frank Dobbin, Alexandra Kalev

COMPLAINT against Autozone, Inc.; jury demand; injunctive relief requested, filed by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(SPW) (Entered: 10/02/2006)

Summons issued as to Autozone, Inc. (SPW) (Entered: 10/02/2006)

AMENDED STANDING ORDER: Filing of documents that exceed twenty−five pages. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 5/25/05. (DH ) (Entered: 10/03/2006)

NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 − track 2. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 10/16/2006. (JMAP) (Entered: 10/16/2006)

MOTION to substitute attorney by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Cooper, Cheryl) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 10/18/2006)

LETTER/NOTICE by Autozone, Inc. regarding service of process on behalf of entity. (DH) (Entered: 10/24/2006)

ORDER granting 4 Motion to substitute attorney. Added attorney Cheryl A. Cooper for United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Signed by Judge Monte C. Richardson on 10/24/2006. (LGH) (Entered: 10/24/2006)

MOTION to intervene by Crawford, Eva. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Intervenor Complaint)(Williams, Philip) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 12/03/2006)

ORDER granting 7 Motion to intervene. Ms. Crawford is directed to file and serve the Intervenor's Complaint no later than 12/21/06. Signed by Judge Monte C. Richardson on 12/7/2006. (LGH)

INTERVENOR'S COMPLAINT filed by Crawford, Eva.(Williams, Philip) (Entered: 12/18/2006)

ANSWER and affirmative defenses to complaint of United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Autozone, Inc..(Guckert, Jennifer) (MODIFIED ON 12/27/2006 AS TO DATE; COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO REFILE)(SJW, ). (Entered: 12/22/2006)

ANSWER to intervenor complaint of Eva Crawford by Autozone, Inc..(Guckert, Jennifer) (MODIFIED ON 12/27/2006 AS TO DATE; COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO REFILE) (SJW, ). (Entered: 12/22/2006)

ANSWER and affirmative defenses to complaint of United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Autozone, Inc..(Guckert, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/27/2006)

ANSWER to intervenor complaint of Eva Crawford by Autozone, Inc..(Guckert, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/27/2006)

NOTICE of unavailability of counsel byUnited States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from February 13, 2007 to February 26, 2007. (Cooper, Cheryl) (Entered: 01/25/2007)

CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Cooper, Cheryl) (Entered: 01/31/2007)

MOTION for F. Daniel Wood Jr. to appear pro hac vice by Autozone, Inc.. (Guckert, Jennifer) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 02/15/2007)

CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 11/16/2007, Dispositive motions due by 12/21/2007, Pretrial statement due by 3/13/2008, Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/18/2008 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 10 B before Judge Timothy J. Corrigan, Jury Trial set for 4/7/2008 − 4/18/2008 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 10 B before Judge Timothy J. Corrigan. ORDER appointing Audrey Moran as mediator in this action. Mediation shall occur on or before 1/30/2008. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 2/16/2007. (Attachments: # 1 docket sheet# 2 mediation report)(JMAP, ) (Entered: 02/16/2007)

ORDER granting 16 motion to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Judge Monte C. Richardson on 2/22/2007. (MOH) (Entered: 02/22/2007)

MOTION for protective order by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Certificate of Good Faith# 2 Exhibit B, Declaration of Ann Morgan# 3 Exhibit C, Proposed Protective Order)(Chrestman, Jennifer) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 10/03/2007)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 19 MOTION for Protective Order and Consolidated Memorandum in Support Thereof by plaintiffs. (Cooper, Cheryl) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. Modified on 10/19/2007 (DH). (Entered: 10/18/2007)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 19 MOTION for protective order. Responses due by 10/26/2007. Signed by Judge Monte C. Richardson on 10/19/2007. (MOH) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

RESPONSE in opposition re 19 MOTION for protective order filed by Crawford, Eva, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Cooper, Cheryl) (Entered: 10/26/2007)

MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion for Protective Order 19 by Autozone, Inc. (Wood, F.) Modified on 11/5/2007 as to text (DH). (Entered: 11/02/2007)

NOTICE of mediation to be held on December 5, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. before Paul Remillard. (Cooper, Cheryl) (Entered: 11/05/2007)

ORDER directing the parties to participate in a 3.01(g) conference, and granting 23 Motion for leave to file reply no later than 11/15/07. Plaintiffs may file a sur−reply no later than 11/20/07. Signed by Judge Monte C. Richardson on 11/7/2007. (LGH) (Entered: 11/08/2007)

MOTION to Quash and/or MOTION for Protective Order by Crawford, Eva. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A # 2 Exhibit B)(Williams, Philip) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. Modified on 11/9/2007 as to text (DH). (Entered: 11/08/2007)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Autozone, Inc.. (Wood, F.) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 11/09/2007)

MOTION to withdraw 27 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Autozone, Inc.. (Wood, F.) (Entered: 11/13/2007)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Autozone, Inc.. (Wood, F.) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 11/13/2007)

ORDER granting 28 Motion to withdraw previously filed joint motion for enlargement of time and substitute ; granting 29 Revised joint motion for enlargement of time. The discovery deadline is extended through December 12, 2007 for the limited purpose of completing witness depositions. The dispositive motion deadline is extended through January 14, 2008. All other dates set forth in the Case Management and Scheduling Order [17−4] shall remain unchanged. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 11/13/2007. (LGH) (Entered: 11/13/2007)

REPLY re 19 Motion for protective order, filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Wood, F.) Modified on 11/16/2007 as to text (DH). (Entered: 11/15/2007)

RESPONSE to motion re 26 MOTION to Quash and/or MOTION for Protective Order filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A−C)(Chrestman, Jennifer) Modified on 11/19/2007 (DH). (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/23/2007: # 2 Main Document, # 3 Exhibit) (MGG). (Entered: 11/16/2007)

ORDER directing the Clerk to redact private information and delete redundant information from 32 Defendant's Response to Intervenor's Motion to Quash and/or for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 11/20/2007. (LGH) (Entered: 11/21/2007)

ORDER granting 19 Motion for protective order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 12/7/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Protective Order) (LGH) (Entered: 12/07/2007)

MEDIATION REPORT Hearing held on 12/5/2005 Hearing outcome: impasse(DH) (Entered: 12/10/2007)

ORDER denying 26 Motion to quash and/or Motion for protective order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 12/18/2007. (LGH) Modified text on 12/19/2007 (SPW). (Entered: 12/18/2007)

MOTION for Leave to File Motion for and Brief in Support of Summary Judgment in Excess of Twenty−Five Pages by Autozone, Inc. (Wood, F.) Modified text on 1/14/2008 (DH). (Entered: 01/11/2008)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 38 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages: defendant's combined motion and memorandum may be up to 36 pages long; responses may be up to 30 pages long. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 1/14/2008.(SRW) (Entered: 01/14/2008)

MOTION for summary judgment and brief in support by Autozone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A−1, # 2 Exhibit A−2, # 3 Exhibit A−3, # 4 Exhibit B−1, # 5 Exhibit B−2, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E, # 9 Exhibit F, # 10 Exhibit G, # 11 Exhibit H, # 12 Exhibit I, # 13 Exhibit J, # 14 Exhibit K, # 15 Exhibit L, # 16 Exhibit M, # 17 Exhibit N, # 18 Exhibit O, # 19 Exhibit P)(Wood, F.) (Entered: 01/14/2008)

MOTION to compel Discovery and/or for Relief under Rule 56(f) by Eva Crawford. (Williams, Philip) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. Modified on 2/20/2008 to correct typo (LRB). (Entered: 02/04/2008)

RESPONSE in opposition re 40 MOTION for summary judgment and brief in support filed by Eva Crawford. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit "A", # 2 Exhibit "B", # 3 Composite Exhibit "C", # 4 Exhibit "D")(Williams, Philip) Modified text on 2/5/2008 (DH). (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/5/2008: # 5 Exhibit "B", # 6 Exhibit "C" − Composite) (DH). Modified on 2/5/2008. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REDACTED FROM EXHIBITS B and C. (DH). Modified on 2/20/2008 to correct typo (LRB). (Entered: 02/04/2008)

NOTICE by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of Filing Deposition Transcripts in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Regina Carter's Deposition Transcript (pp. 1−60), # 2 Exhibit Regina Carter's Deposition Transcript (pp. 61−120), # 3 Exhibit Regina Carter's Deposition Transcript (pp. 121−192), # 4 Exhibit Eva Crawford's Deposition Transcript (pp. 1−72), # 5 Exhibit Eva Crawford's Deposition Transcript (pp. 73−132), # 6 Exhibit Eva Crawford's Deposition Transcript (pp. 133−211), # 7 Exhibit Lori McClellan's Deposition Transcript (pp. 1−56), # 8 Exhibit Lori McClellan's Deposition Transcript (pp. 57−105))(Cooper, Cheryl) (Entered: 02/04/2008)

NOTICE by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of Filing Deposition Transcripts in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit James Robert (J.R.) Payne's Deposition Transcript (pp. 1−60), # 2 Exhibit James Robert (J.R.) Payne's Deposition Transcript (pp. 61−120), # 3 Exhibit James Robert (J.R.) Payne's Deposition Transcript (pp. 121−169), # 4 Exhibit Stephen Wilber's Deposition Transcript (pp. 1−57), # 5 Exhibit Stephen Wilber's Deposition Transcript (pp. 58−117), # 6 Exhibit Stephen Wilber's Deposition Transcript (pp. 118−173), # 7 Exhibit Stephen Wilber's Deposition Transcript (pp. 174−215))(Cooper, Cheryl) (Entered: 02/04/2008)

RESPONSE in opposition re 40 MOTION for summary judgment and brief in support filed by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Boehringer, Maria) (Entered: 02/04/2008)

MOTION for leave to file Reply Brief (In Support of Summary Judgment) by Autozone, Inc.. (Wood, F.) (Entered: 02/07/2008)

RESPONSE in opposition re 46 MOTION for leave to file Reply Brief (In Support of Summary Judgment) filed by Eva Crawford. (Williams, Philip) Modified text on 2/11/2008 (SPW). (Entered: 02/10/2008)

NOTICE by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of Withdrawal and Substitution of Counsel (Boehringer, Maria) (Entered: 02/14/2008)

ORDER granting 48 Notice of Withdrawal and Substitution of Counsel, which the Court treats as a Motion for Substitution of Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 2/15/2008. (LGH) (Entered: 02/15/2008)

RESPONSE in opposition re 41 MOTION to compel Discovery and/or for Relief under Rule 56(f) filed by Autozone, Inc.. (Wood, F.) (Entered: 02/19/2008)

MOTION for Cecily L. Kaffer to appear pro hac vice by Autozone, Inc.. (Wood, F.) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 02/21/2008)

ORDER granting 41 Motion to compel to extent stated in Order (depo to be completed by 3/31/08); granting 46 Motion for leave to file reply (due by 4/15/08, 15 page limit); plaintiff &intervenor permitted to supplement responses (due by 5/5/08, 10 page limit each); vacating other pretrial and trial deadlines; SETTING case for argument on motion for summary judgment on 7/1/08 at 10:00 a.m., Courtroom 10B. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 2/22/2008.(SRW) (Entered: 02/22/2008)

ORDER granting 51 motion to appear pro hac vice upon payment of the appropriate fee. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 2/25/2008. (LGH) (Entered: 02/25/2008)

RESPONSE re 52 Order filed by Autozone, Inc. (Kaffer, Cecily) Modified text on 3/19/2008 (DH). (Entered: 03/18/2008)

NOTICE of Appearance by Carla Johanna Von Greiff on behalf of United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Von Greiff, Carla) (Entered: 03/18/2008)

MOTION/REQUEST for Status Conference by Eva Crawford. (Williams, Philip) Modified on 3/31/2008 (DH). (Entered: 03/30/2008)

MOTION for Extension of Deadline to Complete Deposition and Request for Status Conference by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Von Greiff, Carla), Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. Modified text on 4/1/2008 (DH). (Entered: 03/31/2008)

REPLY in support re 40 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Autozone, Inc. (Wood, F.) Modified text/document relationship on 4/15/2008 (DH). (Entered: 04/15/2008)

ORDER setting telephonic status conference on 5/13/08 at 11:00 a.m. The Motions for status conference and for relief from the current deadline for completing Mr. Raymond's deposition, 56 and 57 , are granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 4/24/2008. (LGH) Modified associations, text on 5/7/2008 (SPW). (Entered: 04/24/2008)

SURREPLY re 58 Memorandum in support filed by Eva Crawford. (Williams, Philip) Modified text on 5/7/2008 (SPW). (Entered: 05/05/2008)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson: Status Conference held on 5/13/2008. (digital) (LGH) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

NOTICE Converting Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 7/1/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge Timothy J. Corrigan; counsel for EEOC to initiate; see Notice for details. (JCD) (Entered: 06/27/2008)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 7/1/2008: Motion Hearing re 40 MOTION for summary judgment and Status Conference; order to enter; parties to file papers by 7/10/2008 regarding parties' preference for reconvening the mediation versus a settlement conference with Judge Richardson. Court Reporter: Shannon Bishop. (JCD) (Entered: 07/01/2008)

ORDER denying 40 Motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 7/1/2008. (JCD) (Entered: 07/01/2008)

AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Pretrial statement due by 11/12/2008; Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/19/2008 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 10 B before Judge Timothy J. Corrigan; and, Jury Trial set for trial term commencing 12/1/2008 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 10 B before Judge Timothy J. Corrigan. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 7/7/2008. (MD) (Entered: 07/07/2008)

NOTICE by Eva Crawford, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Concerning Mediation or Settlement Conference. (Boehringer, Maria) Modified text on 7/11/2008 (DH). (Entered: 07/10/2008)

NOTICE by Autozone, Inc. Concerning Settlement Conference (Wood, F.) Modified text on 7/11/2008 (DH). (Entered: 07/10/2008)

ORDER setting case for settlement conference before Judge Richardson; directions to parties. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 7/28/2008. (JCD) (Entered: 07/28/2008)

NOTICE: All proceedings set before the Honorable Timothy J. Corrigan will now be held in COURTROOM 10D . Additionally, counsel are advised that cell phone and laptop storage lockers are now available at the Jacksonville Courthouse upon presentation to Court Security Officers of a valid Florida Bar card or Order of special admission pro hac vice. (SMS) (Entered: 08/06/2008)

ORDER notifying parties of scheduled settlement conference and their associated duties. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 8/14/2008. (DAG) (Entered: 08/14/2008)

MOTION to substitute attorney by Autozone, Inc.. (Kaffer, Cecily) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 08/21/2008)

ORDER denying without prejudice 72 Motion to substitute attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 8/26/2008.(DAG) (Entered: 08/26/2008)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Memoranda for Settlement Conference by Autozone, Inc. (Wood, F.) Modified text on 8/29/2008 (DH). (Entered: 08/29/2008)

ORDER granting 74 Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Memoranda for Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 9/2/2008.(DAG) (Entered: 09/02/2008)

Amended MOTION to substitute attorney by Autozone, Inc.. (Kaffer, Cecily) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 09/10/2008)

ORDER denying without prejudice 76 Motion to substitute attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 9/11/2008. (DAG) (Entered: 09/11/2008)

RESPONSE in opposition re 78 EMERGENCY MOTION for Leave for Corporate Representative to Appear at Settlement Conference by Phone filed by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Boehringer, Maria) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

ORDER granting 78 Emergency Motion for Leave for Corporate Representative to Appear at Settlement Conference by Telephone. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 9/15/2008. (SHS) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson: Settlement Conference held on 9/16/2008. (DIGITAL) (DAG) Modified filing date on 9/18/2008 (DH). (Entered: 09/17/2008)

NOTICE Regarding Settlement Discussions re 81 Settlement Conference by Autozone, Inc. (Kaffer, Cecily) Modified text on 9/29/2008 (DH). (Entered: 09/26/2008)

NOTICE by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 81 Settlement Conference (Boehringer, Maria) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

Joint MOTION To Participate In Local Rule 3.06 Conference By Telephone by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Von Greiff, Carla) (Entered: 11/05/2008)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 84 Motion to participate in Local rule 3.06 conference by telephone. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 11/7/2008. (MOH) (Entered: 11/07/2008)

NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/13/2008 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5C with Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson (DAG) (Entered: 11/12/2008)

PRETRIAL STATEMENT by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Von Greiff, Carla) (Entered: 11/12/2008)

Minute Entry for telephonic status conference. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson: on 11/13/2008. (DAG) (Entered: 11/13/2008)

NOTICE of Hearing: Settlement Conference set for 11/20/2008 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (DAG) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

Third MOTION to substitute attorney and Response to Court's Order by Autozone, Inc.. (Kaffer, Cecily) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 11/18/2008)

MOTION to allow electronic equipment, specifically laptop computer, portable printer, and cellular telephone by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Boehringer, Maria) (Entered: 11/19/2008)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 91 Motion to allow electronic equipment. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 11/19/2008. (DAG) (Entered: 11/19/2008)

ORDER granting 90 Motion to substitute attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 11/19/2008. (DAG) (Entered: 11/19/2008)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Corrigan: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 11/19/2008. Order Scheduling Trial to Enter. Court Reporter: Shannon Bishop. (MD) (Entered: 11/20/2008)

ORDER SCHEDULING TRIAL. Jury trial scheduled to commence on 12/8/08 at 8:45 a.m., in courtroom 10D before Judge Timothy J. Corrigan. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 11/20/2008. (MD) (Entered: 11/20/2008)

NOTICE by Autozone, Inc. of Compliance (Wood, F.) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

ORDER vacating 95 order scheduling trial; removing case from trial calendar; parties to file settlement papers by 12/22/2008. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 12/2/2008. (JCD) (Entered: 12/02/2008)

Joint MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Approval of Consent Decree by United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Executed Consent Decree)(Boehringer, Maria) (Entered: 12/21/2008)

ORDER granting 99 Joint Motion for Approval of Consent Decree. Entered by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 12/24/2008. (SJW) (Entered: 12/24/2008)

CONSENT DECREE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(SJW) (Entered: 12/24/2008)