Case: EEOC v. Kentucky Conventional hotel Partners (d/b/a Louisville Marriott Downtown)

3:06-cv-00353 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Filed Date: July 24, 2006

Closed Date: July 21, 2011

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Case Summary

The Louisville Area Office of the EEOC brought this suit against Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC (doing business as Louisville Marriott Downtown) and White Lodging Services Corp. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky in July 2006. The complaint alleged religious discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Four female, Muslim employees were allegedly denied employment at the Louisville Marriott Downtown when they refused to take off…

The Louisville Area Office of the EEOC brought this suit against Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC (doing business as Louisville Marriott Downtown) and White Lodging Services Corp. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky in July 2006. The complaint alleged religious discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Four female, Muslim employees were allegedly denied employment at the Louisville Marriott Downtown when they refused to take off their hijabs at the request of White Lodging Services Corp. In May 2007 Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners was granted its motion to dismiss. Judge Charles R. Simpson, III said that the plaintiffs had shown the court no evidence that KCHP had any control in hiring or management decisions. The case against White Lodging Services Corp. continued.

White Lodging moved for summary judgment on January 5, 2009, but the court denied its motion on March 31, 2010. Judge Simpson rejected White Lodging’s argument that its contract with a third-party housekeeping service insulated it from liability, and found that the complainants had stated a prima facie case of religious accommodation discrimination.

The parties jointly proposed a consent decree in June, and Judge Simpson signed the consent decree on July 2010. In the decree, White Lodging denied wrongdoing, but agreed to not discriminate or harass employees on the basis of their religion, or retaliate against any employees who filed or aided in the investigation of a Title VII complaint. It also agreed to pay each complainant $10,000, for a total payment of $40,000. White Lodging agreed to submit two semi-annual reports and provide training to all of its employees at the Louisville location.

The consent decree lasted for 12 months, and the matter appears to have closed in 2011.

Summary Authors

Kevin Wilemon (5/27/2008)

Alexandra Gilewicz (3/25/2018)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Brown, Kenneth W. (Kentucky)

Eisele, Michelle (Indiana)

Attorney for Defendant

Calabrese, Jeffrey (Kentucky)

Hovious, R. Gregg (Kentucky)

Norris, Kevin M. (Kentucky)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

3:06-cv-00353

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners

July 21, 2010

July 21, 2010

Docket
1

3:06-cv-00353

Complaint

EEOC v. Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners

July 24, 2006

July 24, 2006

Complaint
20

3:06-cv-00353

Memorandum Opinion [Regarding Defendant Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners' Motion to Dismiss]

EEOC v. Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners

May 21, 2007

May 21, 2007

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

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Last updated April 5, 2025, 10:31 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 July 24, 2006

COMPLAINT against Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC, White Lodging Services Corp., filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Filing Fee waived. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet)(TLB) (Entered: 07/25/2006)

PACER
2 July 24, 2006

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Charles R. Simpson III. Magistrate designation: Dave Whalin. (TLB) (Entered: 07/25/2006)

PACER
July 24, 2006

Summons Issued as to Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC, White Lodging Services Corp.. (TLB) (Entered: 07/25/2006)

PACER
3 July 26, 2006

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC served on 7/26/2006, answer due 8/15/2006; White Lodging Services Corp. served on 7/26/2006, answer due 8/15/2006. (TLB) (Entered: 07/28/2006)

PACER
4 Sept. 15, 2006

ANSWER to Complaint by White Lodging Services Corp..(Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 09/15/2006)

PACER
5 Sept. 15, 2006

MOTION to Dismiss by Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC. Responses due by 10/3/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support # 2 Proposed Order # 3 Exhibit A Poe Affidavit# 4 Exhibit B Stessens Statement# 5 Exhibit C Payne Statement# 6 Exhibit D Management Agreement)(Hovious, R.) (Entered: 09/15/2006)

PACER
6 Sept. 25, 2006

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 5 MOTION to Dismiss by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 10/2/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brown, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/25/2006)

PACER
7 Sept. 26, 2006

ORDER by Dave Whalin on 9/26/06; granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Motion 5 . Extension granted until 10/24/06. cc:Counsel(JBM) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

PACER
8 Oct. 24, 2006

RESPONSE to Motion re 6 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 5 MOTION to Dismiss, 5 MOTION to Dismiss Response to Motion to Dismiss by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Replies due by 11/7/2006. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EEOC Information Sheet# 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Rasool# 3 Exhibit Interview with Mesa# 4 Exhibit Interview with Stessens# 5 Exhibit EEOC Questionnaire# 6 Exhibit Mahdi Charge of Discrimination# 7 Exhibit Muya Charge of Discrimination# 8 Exhibit Fayi Charge of Discrimination# 9 Exhibit Issa Charge of Discrimination# 10 Exhibit Myer Letter dtd June 29, 2005# 11 Exhibit Position Statement by Myer)(Brown, Kenneth) Additional attachment(s) added on 11/1/2006:

PACER
10 Nov. 7, 2006

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 8 Response to Motion,,, by Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC. Responses due by 11/15/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Norris, Kevin) (Entered: 11/07/2006)

PACER
11 Nov. 9, 2006

Proposed Agreed Order/Stipulation Protective Order . by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC, White Lodging Services Corp.. (Norris, Kevin) (Entered: 11/09/2006)

PACER
12 Nov. 13, 2006

AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin on 11/13/2006;cc:Counsel(RLK) (Entered: 11/13/2006)

PACER
13 Nov. 13, 2006

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin on 11/13/2006; granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Louisville Marriott Downtown shall have until 11/13/2006 to file its Reply in support of its motion to dismiss. cc:Counsel(RLK) (Entered: 11/13/2006)

PACER
14 Nov. 13, 2006

REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION to Dismiss by Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A − Poe Affidavit# 2 Exhibit B − Myer Affidavit)(Hovious, R.) (Entered: 11/13/2006)

PACER
16 Jan. 29, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance/Substitution by Jeffrey Calabrese on behalf of White Lodging Services Corp. (Calabrese, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/29/2007)

PACER
17 Feb. 15, 2007

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Kevin M. Norris by Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC. Responses due by 3/5/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Norris, Kevin) (Entered: 02/15/2007)

PACER
18 Feb. 22, 2007

ORDER by Judge Charles R. Simpson III on 2/22/07 granting 17 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney by Kevin Norris. cc:Counsel(NMB) (Entered: 02/22/2007)

PACER
19 May 11, 2007

MOTION to Notice of Sealed Document by Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC. Responses due by 5/29/2007 (Hovious, R.) (Entered: 05/11/2007)

PACER
20 May 22, 2007

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION by Judge Charles R. Simpson III on 5/21/07 re 5 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC. Court will enter separate Order in accordance with this opinion.cc:Counsel(NMB)

RECAP
21 May 22, 2007

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re: Order on Motion to Dismiss. No document attached to entry; document attached to this entry. (NMB) (Entered: 05/22/2007)

PACER
May 22, 2007

ORDER by Judge Charles R. Simpson III on 5/21/07 granting 5 Motion to Dismiss for reasons set forth in 20 Memorandum Opinion. Action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE AS TO KENTUCKY CONVENTION HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC. cc:Counsel(NMB) (Entered: 05/22/2007)

PACER
22 July 16, 2007

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 07/16/2007)

PACER
23 Aug. 15, 2007

ORDER by Judge Charles R. Simpson III (eboc) on 8/14/07 Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin. Scheduling Conference set for 9/12/2007 at 11:30 AM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Whalin. Parties to comply with remainder of Order as set forth.cc:Counsel(NMB) (Entered: 08/15/2007)

PACER
24 Aug. 22, 2007

ORDER by USMJ Dave Whalin (eboc) on 8/21/07: Scheduling Conference previously set for 9/12/07 is moved to 10/3/2007 at 2:30 PM.cc:Counsel (NMB) (Entered: 08/22/2007)

PACER
25 Sept. 24, 2007

Plaintiff's Scheduling Conference Statement CONFERENCE STATEMENT re 24 Order, 23 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge, Schedules,, by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Brown, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/24/2007)

PACER
Oct. 3, 2007

Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin : Scheduling Conference held on 10/3/2007. (NM) (Entered: 10/09/2007)

PACER
27 Oct. 9, 2007

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin on 10/5/07. Scheduling Conference held 10/3/07. Amended Pleadings due by 12/1/2007. Discovery due by 7/1/2008. Dispositive Motions due by 9/1/2008. Expert Witness (Defendant) due by 1/2/2008. Expert Witness (Plaintiff) due by 12/1/2007. Joinder of Parties due by 12/1/2007. Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/5/2007 at 10:15 AM. cc:Counsel (NM) (Entered: 10/09/2007)

PACER
28 Dec. 5, 2007

Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin: Telephonic Status Conference held on 12/5/2007. Further Telephonic Status Conference set for 1/30/2008 at 11:30 AM. cc: counsel (NM) (Entered: 12/11/2007)

PACER
29 Jan. 30, 2008

Order (eboc) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin: Telephonic Status Conference held on 1/30/2008. Further Telephonic Status Conference set for 3/26/2008 at 09:45 AM. cc: counsel (NM) (Entered: 01/31/2008)

PACER
30 March 26, 2008

Order (eboc) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin: Telephonic Status Conference held on 3/26/2008. Further Telephonic Status Conference set for 4/16/2008 at 10:15 AM. cc: counsel (NM) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

PACER
31 April 18, 2008

Order (eboc) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin: Telephonic Status Conference was held on 4/16/2008. Discovery due by 8/1/2008. Dispositive Motions due by 9/1/2008. Further Telephonic Status Conference was set for 7/23/2008 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin. cc: Counsel (RLK) (Entered: 04/18/2008)

PACER
32 May 23, 2008

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Fatuma Mahdi by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 05/23/2008)

PACER
33 May 23, 2008

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Hawa Issa by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 05/23/2008)

PACER
34 May 23, 2008

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Sangabo A. Fayi by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 05/23/2008)

PACER
35 July 23, 2008

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Hawa Issa by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 07/23/2008)

PACER
36 July 23, 2008

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Fatuma Mahdi by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 07/23/2008)

PACER
37 July 23, 2008

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Sangabo A. Fayi by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 07/23/2008)

PACER
38 July 23, 2008

Order (eboc) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin signed on 8/6/08: Telephonic Status Conference held on 7/23/2008. Discovery due by 10/1/2008. Dispositive Motions due by 11/1/2008. Further Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/25/2008 at 09:30 AM cc:counsel (NM) (Entered: 08/08/2008)

PACER
39 Sept. 22, 2008

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Nurta Muya by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

PACER
40 Sept. 23, 2008

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Nurta Muya (Amended) by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 09/23/2008)

PACER
41 Sept. 25, 2008

Order (eboc) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin: Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/25/2008. Discovery due by 11/15/2008. Dispositive Motions due by 12/25/2008. cc:counsel (NM) (Entered: 10/07/2008)

PACER
42 Oct. 15, 2008

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Veronica Stessons by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 10/15/2008)

PACER
43 Nov. 3, 2008

NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION of Veronica Stessenson November 10, 2008 by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) Modified on 11/7/2008: changed

PACER
45 Dec. 24, 2008

AGREED ORDER by Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin on 12/24/08: Dispositive Motions due by 1/5/2009.cc:counsel (NM) (Entered: 12/24/2008)

PACER
46 Jan. 5, 2009

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendant White Lodging Services Corp. Responses due by 1/23/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A−part 1−depo of Pascall, # 3 Exhibit A−part 2−depo of Pascall, # 4 Exhibit A−part 3−depo of Pascall, # 5 Exhibit A−part 4−depo of Pascall, # 6 Exhibit B−part 1 Depo of Payne, # 7 Exhibit B−part 2 Depo of Payne, # 8 Exhibit B−part 3 Depo of Payne, # 9 Exhibit B−part 4 Depo of Payne, # 10 Exhibit C−Agreement, # 11 Exhibit D−Depo of Stessens, # 12 Exhibit E−Employee Handbook, # 13 Exhibit F−Depo of Saidi, # 14 Exhibit G−Depo of Issa, # 15 Exhibit H−Depo of Mahdi, # 16 Exhibit I−EEOC Info Sheet, # 17 Affidavit of Chuck Lamotte, # 18 Proposed Order) (Williams, Thomas) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/9/2009: # 19 Exhibit I) (TLB). (Entered: 01/05/2009)

PACER
47 Jan. 6, 2009

MOTION to Strike 46 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendant White Lodging Services Corp. Responses due by 1/26/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I−Redacted Version of EEOC Info Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order) (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 01/06/2009)

PACER
48 Jan. 9, 2009

ORDER by Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 1/7/2009 granting 47 motion to strike and substitute Exhibit I re 46 MOTION for Summary Judgment. cc:counsel (TLB) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

PACER
49 Jan. 21, 2009

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 46 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Responses due by 2/2/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order For Enlargement of Time) (Brown, Kenneth) Modified on 1/22/2009: noted joint (NM). (Entered: 01/21/2009)

PACER
50 Jan. 23, 2009

AGREED ORDER signed by Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 1/22/2009, GRANTING 49 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Plaintiff's response to 46 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is due by 2/6/2009. cc: Counsel (RLK) (Entered: 01/23/2009)

PACER
51 Feb. 6, 2009

RESPONSE to Motion re 46 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Replies due by 2/20/2009. (Attachments: # 1 Plt Points and Authorities, # 2 Plt's List of Exhibits, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit No. 1, # 5 Exhibit No. 2, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit 4 part 1, # 8 Exhibit 4 part 2, # 9 Exhibit No. 5, # 10 Exhibit No 6, # 11 Exhibit No 7 part 1, # 12 Exhibit No. 7 part 2, # 13 Exhibit No. 8, # 14 Exhibit No. 9, # 15 Exhibit No 10, # 16 Exhibit No. 11, # 17 Exhibit No. 12, # 18 Exhibit No. 13, # 19 Exhibit No. 14, # 20 Exhibit No. 15) (Brown, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/06/2009)

PACER
52 Feb. 17, 2009

Proposed Agreed Order/Stipulation by White Lodging Services Corp.. (Williams, Thomas) (Entered: 02/17/2009)

PACER
53 Feb. 20, 2009

AGREED ORDER by Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 2/19/2009; 46 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Replies due by 3/13/2009.cc:counsel (TLB) (Entered: 02/20/2009)

PACER
54 March 12, 2009

REPLY re 46 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by White Lodging Services Corp. (Williams, Thomas) Modified on 3/13/09: removed link to Response (NM). (Entered: 03/12/2009)

PACER
55 April 1, 2009

MOTION for Leave to File Surreply filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 4/18/09. (Attachments: # 1 Tendered Sur−Reply, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Affidavit Veronica Stessens) (Brown, Kenneth) Modified on 4/2/2009: changed from response to motion , to motion; correct description of attachment (NM). (Entered: 04/01/2009)

PACER
57 March 31, 2010

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER signed by Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 3/31/2010. For the reasons set forth, 55 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to file a surreply is GRANTED, and 46 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. cc: Counsel (RLK)

RECAP
58 April 26, 2010

Joint MOTION for Hearing and settlement conference by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Defendant White Lodging Services Corp. Responses due by 5/20/2010. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Brown, Kenneth) Modified on 4/27/2010: added party filer (RLK). (Entered: 04/26/2010)

PACER
59 April 30, 2010

ORDER FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE signed by Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin on 4/29/2010. Settlement Conference is set for 6/25/2010 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin. Parties to submit a CONFIDENTIAL settlement statement to the Magistrate Judge, by mail, at least seven (7) days prior to the Conference. Parties to comply with remainder of Order as set forth.cc: Counsel (RLK) (Entered: 04/30/2010)

PACER
60 June 21, 2010

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin on 6/21/2010. Counsel has advised that all claims have been resolved. Settlement Conference set for 6/25/2010 is REMANDED. Parties to execute a detailed settlement agreement and release of all claims within twenty (20) days of the date of this Order. Magistrate Judge recommends action be dismissed as settled, with prejudice, with leave to reinstate within thirty (30) days should parties fail to fulfill the terms of the settlement agreement.cc: Counsel (RLK) (Entered: 06/21/2010)

PACER
61 June 28, 2010

Joint MOTION to Submit Consent Decree by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Defendant White Lodging Services Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Consent Decree). Responses due by 7/22/2010. (Brown, Kenneth) Modified on 6/29/2010: changed from a Settlement Statement to a Motion, set Response date, and added party filer (RLK). (Entered: 06/28/2010)

PACER
62 July 21, 2010

CONSENT DECREE signed by Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 7/14/2010. This is a final and appealable Order. cc: Counsel (RLK) (Entered: 07/21/2010)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Kentucky

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 24, 2006

Closing Date: July 21, 2011

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

Kentucky Convention Hotel Partners, LLC

White Lodging Services Corp.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Western District of Kentucky 3:06-cv-00353

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:

None yet

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Training

Amount Defendant Pays: 40,000

Order Duration: 2010 - 2011

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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