Case: EEOC v. MUHLENBERG COLLEGE

2:02-cv-07430 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Sept. 24, 2002

Closed Date: 2004

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Case Summary

In September 2002 the Philadelphia office of the EEOC brought this Title VII suit against Muhlenberg College in the U.S. District for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The complaint alleged that the defendant discriminated against the claimant by denying the claimant tenure because of his national origin (Chinese). The court granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment in April 2004, holding that the defendant denied the claimant tenure because of legitimate non-discriminatory reasons. The EEOC filed an appeal in June 2004, and the Third Circuit affirmed the decision of the district court in May 2005. See EEOC v. Muhlenberg College, 131 F. App'x. 807 (3d Cir. 2005).

Summary Authors

Kevin Wilemon (6/8/2007)

People

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Judge(s)

Van Antwerpen, Franklin Stuart (Pennsylvania)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

2:02-cv-07430

Docket

April 30, 2004

April 30, 2004

Docket
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Judgment

April 30, 2004

April 30, 2004

Order/Opinion
19

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Order on Defense Motion for Summary Judgment

April 30, 2004

April 30, 2004

Order/Opinion

2004 WL 945161

04-02788

Opinion: Court of Appeals

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

May 17, 2005

May 17, 2005

Order/Opinion

131 Fed.Appx. 807

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11742489/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-muhlenberg-college/

Last updated April 9, 2025, 10:15 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Sept. 24, 2002

COMPLAINT against MUHLENBERG COLLEGE , filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION.(aam, ) (Entered: 09/24/2002)

PACER
Sept. 24, 2002

Summons Issued as to MUHLENBERG COLLEGE.1 given To: Counsel on 9/24/02 (aam, ) (Entered: 09/24/2002)

PACER
Sept. 24, 2002

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (aam, ) (Entered: 09/24/2002)

PACER
2 Oct. 9, 2002

SUMMONS Returned Executed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. MUHLENBERG COLLEGE served on 9/27/2002, answer due 10/17/2002. (fdc) (Entered: 10/09/2002)

PACER
3 Oct. 16, 2002

DEFENDANT, MUHLENBERG COLLEGE'S Answer to Complaint with Affirmative Defenses, Jury Demand, Certificate of Service.(fdc) Additional attachment(s) added on 12/2/2002 (ldb, ). (Entered: 10/16/2002)

PACER
Oct. 16, 2002

Issue Joined (fdc, ) (Entered: 10/16/2002)

PACER
4 March 12, 2003

ORDER THAT ALL DISCOVERY SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 12/31/2003, FOLLOWING WHICH THIS CASE SHALL BE PLACED IN THE TRIAL POOL IN THE LEGAL INTELLIGENCER ETC.. SIGNED BY JUDGE FRANKLIN S. VAN ANTWERPEN ON 3/12/03. 3/12/03 ENTERED AND COPIES BY CHAMBERS(ph, ) (Entered: 03/12/2003)

PACER
5 March 13, 2003

Entry of Appearance by MUHLENBERG COLLEGE, Certificate of Service. (CONRAD, NANCY) Modified on 3/14/2003 (np). (Entered: 03/13/2003)

6 March 21, 2003

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by ATTORNEY JOAN R. SHEAK on behalf of DEFENDANT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE, Certificate of Service. (ky, ) (Entered: 03/21/2003)

PACER
7 May 13, 2003

MOTION for Protective Order filed by MUHLENBERG COLLEGE.Memorandum, Certificate of Counsel and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(CONRAD, NANCY) (Entered: 05/13/2003)

PACER
8 May 13, 2003

STIPULATION RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF DISCOVERY MATERIALS by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, MUHLENBERG COLLEGE. (CONRAD, NANCY) (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; FORWARDED TO JUDGE) Modified on 5/14/2003 (np). (Entered: 05/13/2003)

PACER
9 May 16, 2003

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY AND FOR OTHER RELIEF FILED MAY 14, 2003 IS HEREBY DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SIGNED BY JUDGE FRANKLIN S. VAN ANTWERPEN ON 5/15/03. 5/16/03 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED.(fdc) (Entered: 05/16/2003)

PACER
10 May 16, 2003

ORDER THAT THE STIPULATION RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DISCOVERY MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE COURT ON MAY 13, 2003 IS HEREBY APPROVED BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT WE CAN DO SO AS A PRIVATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES WHO HAVE ASSENTED TO IT. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS ORDER IS NOT FINAL AND THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION AND THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR SET ASIDE THIS ORDER ON ITS OWN MOTION OR ON THE PROPER APPLICATION OF THIRD PARTIES CONSISTENT WITH FRCP 26(C)(7) AND THE HOLDINGS IN PANSY V. BOROUGH OF STROUDSBURG, 23 F. 3D 772 (3D CIR. 1994) AND LEUCADIA, INC. V. APPLIED EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 998 F.2D 157, 161-164 (3D CIR. 1993). IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING, THE BURDEN SHALL BE UPON THOSE PARTIES SEEKING CONFIDENTIALITY TO DEMONSTRATE GOOD CAUSE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY AND THAT ANY INJURY FROM DISCLOSURE OUTWEIGHS THE PRESUMPTION OF OPENNESS AND THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC ACCESS. WITH THIS UNDERSTANDING, THE PROTECTIVE ORDER IS DEEMED SIGNED AND ENTERED BY THE COURT. SIGNED BY JUDGE FRANKLIN S. VAN ANTWERPEN ON 5/15/03. 5/16/03 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED.(fdc) (Entered: 05/16/2003)

PACER
11 May 19, 2003

ORDER THAT THE DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR A RULE 26(C) PROTECTIVE ORDER IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SIGNED BY JUDGE FRANKLIN S. VAN ANTWERPEN ON 5/16/03.5/19/03 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fdc) (Entered: 05/19/2003)

PACER
12 June 16, 2003

ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF MUHLENBERG COLLEGE FOR RULE 26(C) PROTECTIVE ORDER IS GRANTED IN PART, AND DENIED IN PART. SIGNED BY JUDGE LINDA K. CARACAPPA ON 6/6/03. 6/17/03 ENTERED AND FAXED BY CHAMBERS.(fdc) (Entered: 06/17/2003)

PACER
13 March 16, 2004

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by MUHLENBERG COLLEGE.with Certificate of Service and Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Summary Judgment)(CONRAD, NANCY) (Entered: 03/16/2004)

PACER
14 March 17, 2004

EXHIBITS to Brief of DEFENDANT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment pursuant to FRCP 56. (fdc) (Entered: 03/17/2004)

PACER
15 March 30, 2004

STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF EEOC IS GRANTED A FOURTEEN (14) DAY EXTENSION TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. THE PARTIES HAVE AGREED THAT PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS DUE ON APRIL 19, 2004. SIGNED BY JUDGE FRANKLIN S. VAN ANTWERPEN ON 3/29/04. 3/30/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED.(fdc) (Entered: 03/30/2004)

PACER
16 April 16, 2004

PLAINTIFF, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION'S Brief in Opposition to Defendant Muhlenberg College's Motion for Summary Judgment, Certificate of Service. (fdc) (Entered: 04/19/2004)

PACER
17 April 16, 2004

EXHIBITS to PLAINTIFF, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION'S Memorandum of Law in Support of EEOC'S Opposition to Defendant Muhlenberg College's Motion for Summary Judgment. (fdc) (Entered: 04/19/2004)

PACER
18 April 30, 2004

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED; THIS CASE IS CLOSED. SIGNED BY JUDGE FRANKLIN S. VAN ANTWERPEN ON 4/29/04. 4/30/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED.(fdc) (Entered: 04/30/2004)

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19 April 30, 2004

ORDER THAT JUDGMENT IS HEREBY ENTERED IN FAVOR OF DEFENDANT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE AGAINST PLAINTIFF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO ALL CLAIMS. SIGNED BY JUDGE FRANKLIN S. VAN ANTWERPEN ON 4/29/04. 4/30/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED.(fdc) (Entered: 04/30/2004)

Clearinghouse
20 June 23, 2004

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 18 Memorandum & Opinion by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. Copies to Judge, Clerk USCA, Appeals Clerk and NANCY A. CONRAD, JACQUELINE H. MCNAIR, JUDITH A. O'BOYLE (fdc, ) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

PACER
21 June 23, 2004

Clerk's Notice to USCA re [20] Notice of Appeal: (fdc, ) (Entered: 06/24/2004)

PACER
22 June 25, 2004

USCA Case Number 04-2788 for [20] Notice of Appeal filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (ke) (Entered: 06/28/2004)

PACER
23 July 6, 2004

Copy of TPO Form re [20] Notice of Appeal: (fdc, ) (Entered: 07/07/2004)

PACER
July 7, 2004

Record Complete for Purposes of Appeal. (ig, ) (Entered: 07/07/2004)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 24, 2002

Closing Date: 2004

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

Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg College

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2:02-cv-07430

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 04-02788

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

National origin discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Asian/Pacific Islander

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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