Case: EEOC v. Great Steaks, Inc. d/b/a "Austin's Restaurant"

EEOC v. Great Steaks, Inc.

EEOC v. Great Steaks, Inc.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Great Steaks

EEOC v. Great Steaks, Inc.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Great Steaks

EEOC v. Great Steaks, Inc.

Carly Knight, Frank Dobbin, Alexandra Kalev

COMPLAINT against GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC., filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION.(McClain, Abby) (Entered: 08/29/2005)

CIVIL COVER SHEET, filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION.(McClain, Abby) (Entered: 08/29/2005)

CASE REFERRED to Standing Order 30 (McClain, Abby)

Summons Issued as to Registered Agent for GREAT STEAKS, INC., Registered Agent for CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC. (Wilson, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/04/2005)

MOTION to Dismiss by GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC.. Responses due by 12/28/2005 (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 12/05/2005)

Defendants' BRIEF re 4 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Defendants GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC., GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC. filed by GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC., GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC.. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 12/05/2005)

AFFIDAVIT of Bessie Pantazis re 5 Brief, in Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC. (HAMLET, FRED) Modified on 12/6/2005 Substituting Affidavit to include attachments (Wilson, JoAnne). (Entered: 12/05/2005)

ANSWER to Complaint by GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC..(HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 12/05/2005)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 4 MOTION to Dismiss filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Replies due by 1/7/2006. (MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 12/27/2005)

AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re 4 MOTION to Dismiss filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Replies due by 1/7/2006. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A to Affidavit of Thomas Colclough# 2 Exhibit Attachment B to Affidavit of Thomas Colclough# 3 Exhibit Attachment C to Affidavit of Thomas Colclough# 4 Exhibit Attachment D to Affidavit of Thomas Colclough# 5 Exhibit Attachment E to Affidavit of Thomas Colclough# 6 Exhibit Attachment F to Affidavit of Thomas Colclough# 7 Exhibit Attachment G to Affidavit of Thomas Colclough)(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 12/27/2005)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE on Summons executed as to GREAT STEAKS, INC. on 11/14/05GREAT STEAKS, INC. served on 11/14/2005, answer due 12/4/2005. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit)(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE on Summons executed as to CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC. on 11/14/05CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC. served on 11/14/2005, answer due 12/4/2005. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit)(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

MOTION to Strike 9 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion,, by GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC.. Responses due by 2/6/2006 (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 01/12/2006)

MEMORANDUM filed by Defendants GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC. re 12 MOTION to Strike 9 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion,, filed by GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC.. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 01/12/2006)

REPLY, filed by Defendants GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC., to Response to 4 MOTION to Dismiss filed by GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC.. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 01/12/2006)

Notice to Parties RE: SO30 Responses due by 3/1/2006 (McCarty, Dianne) (Entered: 01/18/2006)

Case Reassigned to Judge N. C. TILLEY, JR. Judge UNASSIGNED no longer assigned to the case. (Powell, Gloria)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION to Strike 9 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion,, to Dismiss filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Replies due by 2/14/2006. (MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 02/03/2006)

REPLY, filed by Defendants GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC., to Response to 12 MOTION to Strike 9 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion,, filed by GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC.. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 02/16/2006)

MOTIONS 4 MOTION to Dismiss, 12 MOTION to Strike 9 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion,, REFERRED to Judge Mag/Judge Eliason. (Blumke, Sheila)

ORDER signed by Mag/Judge RUSSELL A. ELIASON on 3/15/06 that defendants' motion to dismiss (docket no. 4) is hereby converted into a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to be treated as a motion for summary judgment. In order for the Court to set appropriate time schedules, the parties are directed to appear before this Court on Thursday, March 23, 2006, at 9:30 a.m., in the United States Courthouse, 251 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Wilson, JoAnne) Modified on 3/16/2006 correct spacing (Wilson, JoAnne). (Entered: 03/15/2006)

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 3/23/2006 09:30 AM in Winston-Salem Courtroom #3 before MAG/JUDGE RUSSELL A. ELIASON to set appropriate time schedules. (Wilson, JoAnne)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge RUSSELL A. ELIASON : Discovery Scheduling Hearing held on 3/23/2006. The court GRANTS plaintiff's Rule 56(f) motion for discovery, and STAYS ruling on defendant's Motion to Dismiss. The parties are to prepare a consent order setting out matters stated in open court. (Court Reporter Jane Calhoun.) (Williamson, Wanda)

Motions No Longer Referred to Mag/Judge Eliason: 4 MOTION to Dismiss, 12 MOTION to Strike 9 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion. (Williamson, Wanda)

OBJECTION TO RECOMMENDED RULING - MAGISTRATE JUDGE re 18 Order on Motion to Dismiss,, by Defendants GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC.. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 03/30/2006)

CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Eliason re: proposed order purs. to 3/23/06 hearing. (Williamson, Wanda)

Case no longer referred to Mag/Judge Eliason. The court is awaiting a revised proposed order. (Williamson, Wanda)

CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Eliason re: #19 Objection to Recommended Ruling and proposed consent order as to discovery. (Williamson, Wanda)

CONSENT ORDER signed by Judge RUSSELL A. ELIASON on 4/14/06 that parties are permitted until 7/31/06 to conduct any discovery as set out. Mediation in this matter shall be conducted by 8/31/06. Pltf's must file responsive brief to defendant's Motion to Dismiss by 9/30/06. Defendant will have until 10/20/06, to file any reply brief. All discovery is stayed pending a ruling by the Court on the motion. If needed after the Court rules on the motion, the parties will submit a proposed scheduling order regarding the remaining discovery in this action to the Court for entry. (Simmonds, Lisa) (Entered: 04/14/2006)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Responses due by 8/7/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 07/13/2006)

***Motions Referred: 21 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery to Judge RUSSELL A. ELIASON (Blumke, Sheila)

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Discovery due by 9/30/2006. Mediation due by 10/31/2006. Response to Motions to Dismiss due by 11/30/2006. Replies to responses due by 12/20/06. Signed by Judge RUSSELL A. ELIASON on 7/17/06. (Simmonds, Lisa) (Entered: 07/17/2006)

ORDER Appointing JONATHAN R. HARKAVY as the mediator pursuant to LR 83.10d(a). Signed by John S. Brubaker, Clerk of Court.(Gammon, Cheryl) (Entered: 10/26/2006)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time To File a Response Brief to 4 Motion to Dismiss to and including December 29, 2006 by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Responses due by 12/26/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(MAHOOD, ZOE) Modified on 12/1/2006 to edit docket text language (Simmonds, Lisa). (Entered: 11/30/2006)

***Motions Referred: 24 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time To File Motion Response Motion to Dismiss until December 29, 2006 to Judge RUSSELL A. ELIASON (Blumke, Sheila)

ORDER signed by Mag/Judge RUSSELL A. ELIASON on 12/11/06 granting 24 Motion for Extension of Time To File responsive brief to 4 MOTION to Dismiss Response to Motion due by 12/29/2006; Replies due by 1/20/07.(Wilson, JoAnne) (Entered: 12/11/2006)

STIPULATION of Dismissal by CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Withdrawal)(HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 12/21/2006)

MOTION for Consent Scheduling Order by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION, GREAT STEAKS, INC., CLIPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, INC. (Williamson, Wanda) (Entered: 05/23/2007)

CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Eliason. (Williamson, Wanda)

ORDER granting 27 Motion Scheduling Order as set out signed by Mag/Judge RUSSELL A. ELIASON on 5/24/07. (Wilson, JoAnne) (Entered: 05/24/2007)

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Discovery due by 11/15/2007. (see pldg. 28) (Wilson, JoAnne)

MOTION to Compel (Motion is withdrawn - see pleading #33 dated 12/6/2007) Deposition of John Pantazis, MOTION for Cost and Fees by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Responses due by 12/7/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(MAHOOD, ZOE) Modified on 2/15/2008 to add language (McCarty, Dianne). (Entered: 11/14/2007)

MEMORANDUM filed by Plaintiff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION re 29 MOTION to Compel Deposition of John Pantazis MOTION for Cost and Fees filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 7, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 8, # 8 Exhibit 2006 WL 1716410)(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 11/14/2007)

Additional Attachments to Main Document. (MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 11/15/2007)

Complaint Received, ***Motions Referred: 29 MOTION to Compel Deposition of John Pantazis MOTION for Cost and Fees to Judge MAG/JUDGE RUSSELL A. ELIASON- (Winchester, Robin)

NOTICE of Intent to File Dispositive Motions by Defendant GREAT STEAKS, INC. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 11/23/2007)

WITHDRAWAL of Motion by Plaintiff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION re 29 MOTION to Compel Deposition of John Pantazis MOTION for Cost and Fees filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION (MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 12/06/2007)

MOTION for Summary Judgment with supporting affidavits by GREAT STEAKS, INC. Responses due by 1/19/2008 (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 12/17/2007)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment with supporting affidavits. (HAMLET, FRED) Modified on 12/18/2007 to reflect accurate title of pldg. (Lee, Lisa). (Entered: 12/17/2007)

NOTICE of Manual Filing of Original Affidavits and of Deposition Tanscripts in paper form with the Clerk's Office by Defendant GREAT STEAKS, INC. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 12/17/2007)

MOTION to Strike 35 Brief Defendant's Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Responses due by 1/11/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 12/19/2007)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW filed by Plaintiff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION re 37 MOTION to Strike 35 Brief Defendant's Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. (MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 12/19/2007)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 37 MOTION to Strike 35 Brief Defendant's Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment filed by GREAT STEAKS, INC. Replies due by 1/24/2008. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 01/11/2008)

First MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment by GREAT STEAKS, INC. Responses due by 2/3/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Amended Memorandum)(HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 01/11/2008)

Defendants Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Leave to File an Amended Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgement BRIEF. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 01/11/2008)

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENT(S) re 43 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment-proposed order. Proposed Order docketed as a motion. Submit Proposed Order to assigned Judge's e-mail box. (Wilson, JoAnne)

NOTICE of Docket Text/Event Modification re 43 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment-proposed order : Document filed in error, public access to document terminated. (Wilson, JoAnne)

NOTICE of Docket Text/Event Modification re 40 First MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment : Document filed in error, public access to document terminated. (Wilson, JoAnne)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment with supporting affidavits filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Replies due by 2/4/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Table of Contents, # 2 Exhibit Exh. 1 - John Pantazis Deposition, # 3 Exhibit Exh. 2 - Bessie Pantazis Deposition, # 4 Exhibit Exh. 3 - Baker Deposition, # 5 Exhibit Exh. 4 - Jones Deposition, # 6 Exhibit Exh. 5 - Def.'s Amended Responses to 2nd Admissions, # 7 Exhibit Exh. 6 - Lovett Deposition, # 8 Exhibit Exh. 7 - Def.'s Supplement Response to 1st Interrogs, # 9 Exhibit Exh. 8 - Def.'s Responses to 2nd Admissions, # 10 Exhibit Exh. 9 - Jarrett Deposition, # 11 Exhibit Exh. 10 - Jones Affidavit, # 12 Exhibit Exh. 11 - N&O Story - Jennings, # 13 Exhibit Exh. 12 - Unpublished Opinion - Bishop)(MAHOOD, ZOE) Modified on 1/23/2008 to accurately reflect title of document (Wilson, JoAnne). (Entered: 01/22/2008)

Case Reassigned to JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN JR. JUDGE N. C. TILLEY, JR no longer assigned to the case. (McCarty, Dianne)

NOTICE of Manual Filing Deposition Transcript of John Pantazis in paper form with the Clerk's Office by Defendant GREAT STEAKS, INC. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 01/31/2008)

Reply BRIEF in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant GREAT STEAKS, INC. filed by GREAT STEAKS, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Reply Affidavit of John Pantazis) (HAMLET, FRED) AFFIDAVIT OF JOHN PANTAZIS**STRICKEN** per Order of the Court see pldg. 60) Modified on 9/9/2008 to add additional text (Wilson, JoAnne). (Entered: 02/08/2008)

***Motions Referred: 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment with supporting affidavits, 41 First MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment, 37 MOTION to Strike 35 Brief Defendant's Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment to Judge MAG/JUDGE RUSSELL A. ELIASON- (McCarty, Dianne)

MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment, and Exclude from Evidence Reply Affidavit and Attachment by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Responses due by 3/14/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(MAHOOD, ZOE) Modified on 2/21/2008 to add text upon further review it is determined that document (pldg. 47) is in proper form. (Entered: 02/20/2008)

MEMORANDUM filed by Plaintiff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION re 47 MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment MOTION to Exclude from Evidence Reply Affidavit and Attachment filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiff First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff First RFP to Defendant, # 3 Exhibit Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's First Interrogatories to Defendant, # 4 Exhibit Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's First RFP to Defendant, # 5 Exhibit Defendant's Supplemental Response to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant, # 6 Exhibit Bessie Pantazis Deposition Excerpt)(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 02/20/2008)

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENT(S) re 47 MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment MOTION to Exclude from Evidence Reply Affidavit and Attachment. Purs. to Local Rule 7.3(a) Each pleading shall be set out separately. Refile motions separately. (Wilson, JoAnne)

Telephone Notice held on 2/21/2008 to atty Zoe Mahood to disregard the notice of deficiency. Upon further review it is determined that the document is in proper form (Wilson, JoAnne)

ORDER signed by MAG/JUDGE RUSSELL A. ELIASON on 2/27/08 denying 37 Motion to Strike; denying 41 Motion for Leave to File. (Wilson, JoAnne) (Entered: 02/27/2008)

Telephone Notice to Attorney Fred Hamlet. Per Magistrate Judge Eliason, Mr. Hamlet is to file a Corrected Memoramdum In Support of the Motion for Summary Jgm. originally filed 12/17/07 (#35). This corrected memorandum should contain the deposition page citations which were not set out in the filed memoradum. (Williamson, Wanda)

RESPONSE AND MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 47 MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment MOTION to Exclude from Evidence Reply Affidavit and Attachment Defendant's Repsonse and Memorandum in Oppoistion to Plaintiff EEOC's Motion to Strike and Exclude From Evidence Reply Affidavit of John Pantazis and Attachment filed by GREAT STEAKS, INC. Replies due by 3/31/2008. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 03/14/2008)

Corrected BRIEF re 35 Brief in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 03/21/2008)

REPLY, filed by Plaintiff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION, to Response to 47 MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment MOTION to Exclude from Evidence Reply Affidavit and Attachment filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiff's First Set of Interrgatories, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff First Request for Production of Documents, # 3 Exhibit John Pantazis Deposition Excerpts, # 4 Exhibit Bessie Pantazis Deposition Excerpts, # 5 Exhibit Jarrett Deposition Excerpts, # 6 Exhibit Uppublished Case)(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 03/31/2008)

Amended REPLY, in Support of 47 MOTION to Strike 46 Brief Reply Affidavit and Attachment; filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiff EEOC's First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant Great Steaks, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff EEOC's First Request for Production of Documents to Defendant Great Steaks, # 3 Exhibit John Pantazis Deposition Excerpts, # 4 Exhibit Bessie Pantazis Deposition Excerpts, # 5 Exhibit Jarrett Deposition Excerpts, # 6 Exhibit Unpublished Decision) (MAHOOD, ZOE) Modified on 4/2/2008 to remove duplicate text (Lee, Lisa). (Entered: 04/01/2008)

RECOMMENDED RULING of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIASON signed on 4/29/2008 recommending that Defendant's motion for summary judgment (docket no. 34 ) be denied. And further recommending that Plaintiff's motion to strike the Reply Affidavit of John Pantazis (docket no. 47 ) be granted, along with the discussion of it in the reply brief. (Lee, Lisa) (Entered: 04/29/2008)

Notice of Mailing Recommendation. Objections to R&R due by 5/16/2008. (Lee, Lisa) (Entered: 04/29/2008)

OBJECTION TO RECOMMENDED RULING - MAGISTRATE JUDGE re 54 Recommended Ruling - Magistrate Judge, by Defendant GREAT STEAKS, INC. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 05/16/2008)

MEMORANDUM IN RESPONSE TO OBJECTION to 56 Report and Recommendations filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. (MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 05/29/2008)

CASE REFERRED to Judge William L. Osteen, Jr. (Williamson, Wanda)

Case Reassigned to CHIEF JUDGE JAMES A. BEATY, JR. JUDGE WILLIAM L. OSTEEN JR. no longer assigned to the case. (Powell, Gloria)

CASE REFERRED to Judge Beaty. (Powell, Gloria)

MOTION for Oral Argument re: 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment with supporting affidavits by GREAT STEAKS, INC. Responses due by 9/11/2008 (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 08/19/2008)

***Motions Submitted: 58 MOTION for Oral Argument 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment with supporting affidavits to CHIEF JUDGE JAMES A. BEATY, JR. (Kemp, Donita)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 58 MOTION for Oral Argument 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment with supporting affidavits filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. Replies due by 9/15/2008. (MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 08/28/2008)

ORDER signed by CHIEF JUDGE JAMES A. BEATY, JR on 9/8/08 for the reasons set forth in the Recommendation, denying 34 Motion for Summary Judgment; granting 47 Motion to Strike; denying 58 Motion for Oral Argument as set out. (Wilson, JoAnne) (Entered: 09/08/2008)

MOTION to Amend 60 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, Order on Motion to Strike, Order on Motion for Oral Argument and Affirming Magistrate Judge's Recommendation by GREAT STEAKS, INC. Responses due by 10/15/2008 (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

MEMORANDUM filed by Defendant GREAT STEAKS, INC. re 61 MOTION to Amend 60 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, Order on Motion to Strike, Order on Motion for Oral Argument and Affirming Magistrate Judge's Recommendation filed by GREAT STEAKS, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

NOTICE of Initial Pretrial Conference Hearing: Initial Pretrial Conference Hearing set for 10/30/2008 09:30 AM in Winston-Salem Courtroom #3 before MAG/JUDGE RUSSELL A. ELIASON. (Garrett, Kim) (Entered: 09/23/2008)

NOTICE advising parties to please disregard previous notice setting this matter for an Initial Pretrial Conference; this matter was previously noticed in error. (Kemp, Donita)

ORDER signed by CHIEF JUDGE JAMES A. BEATY, JR on 10/8/08 denying 61 Motion to Amend. (Wilson, JoAnne) (Entered: 10/08/2008)

Case reassigned to MAG/JUDGE WALLACE W. DIXON. MAG/JUDGE RUSSELL A. ELIASON no longer assigned to the case. (Crampton, Scott)

NOTICE of Hearing: Jury Trial set for 10/5/2009 09:30 AM in Unassigned Courtroom; Trial Brief, etc. deadline set for 9/15/2009.(Kemp, Donita) (Entered: 03/04/2009)

NOTICE of Trial Calendar Jury Trial set for 10/5/2009 09:30 AM in Winston-Salem Courtroom #1 before CHIEF JUDGE JAMES A. BEATY JR.(Winchester, Robin) (Entered: 08/18/2009)

NOTICE of Hearing: Settlement Conference set for 9/17/2009 02:00 PM in Winston-Salem Courtroom #1 before CHIEF JUDGE JAMES A. BEATY JR. (Kemp, Donita) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney KATHERINE ABIGAIL SOLES on behalf of Plaintiff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION (SOLES, KATHERINE) (Entered: 09/04/2009)

PRETRIAL DISCLOSURES by GREAT STEAKS, INC. (HAMLET, FRED) (Entered: 09/04/2009)

PRETRIAL DISCLOSURES. (MAHOOD, ZOE) Modified on 9/9/2009 to reflect accurate title of pldg. (Lee, Lisa). (Entered: 09/08/2009)

FINAL PRETRIAL DISCLOSURES.(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 09/10/2009)

TRIAL BRIEF by Plaintiff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Unpublished Case)(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 09/15/2009)

Proposed Voir Dire by Plaintiff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION.(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 09/15/2009)

Proposed Jury Instructions by Plaintiff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMISSION.(MAHOOD, ZOE) (Entered: 09/15/2009)