Case: EEOC v. Micron Technology Inc. & Micron Communications, Inc.

1:98-cv-00506 | U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho

Filed Date: Dec. 18, 1998

Closed Date: June 3, 2002

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Case Summary

In December 1998, the EEOC district office in Seattle, Washington brought this action against Micron Technology, Inc. and Micron Communications, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. The EEOC alleged that the defendants violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when they terminated an employee for complaining about sexual harassment.

The court granted defendants motions for summary judgment in March 2000. The EEOC appealed but the decision was affirmed by the Ningth Circuit Court of Appeals. The district court awarded the defendants $19,260.86 in costs and attorneys fees; the EEOC also appealed this decision, but the appeal was dismissed by the Circuit Court.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (7/28/2007)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Gonzalez, Michelle (Idaho)

Jr, A Luis (Idaho)

Katahira, Wesley (Idaho)

Attorney for Defendant

Gill, C Clayton (Idaho)

Olsson, Patricia M (Idaho)

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1:98-cv-00506

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Micron Communication, et al

June 3, 2002

June 3, 2002

Docket

00-35525

Docket [USCA 9th Circuit]

EEOC v. Micron Technology

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

April 23, 2003

April 23, 2003

Docket

01-35415

Docket [USCA 9th Circuit]

EEOC v. Micron Technology, et al

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Nov. 9, 2004

Nov. 9, 2004

Docket
34

1:98-cv-00506

Order [re: Motion for Summary Judgment]

EEOC v. Micron Technology, Inc. and Micron Communications, Inc.

Nov. 4, 1999

Nov. 4, 1999

Order/Opinion
42

1:98-cv-00506

Protective Order

EEOC v. Micron Technology, Inc. and Micron Communications, Inc.

Feb. 24, 2000

Feb. 24, 2000

Order/Opinion
49

1:98-cv-00506

Judgment

EEOC v. Micron Technology, Inc. and Micron Communications, Inc.

March 29, 2000

March 29, 2000

Order/Opinion

00-35525

Memorandum [USCA 9th Circuit]

EEOC v. Micron Technology, Inc.; Micron Communications, Inc.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

June 3, 2002

June 3, 2002

Order/Opinion

32 Fed.Appx. 446

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11084501/eeoc-v-micron-communication/

Last updated July 13, 2026, 3:41 p.m.

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1 Dec. 18, 1998

COMPLAINT (Summons(es) issued) (jml) (Entered: 12/22/1998)

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2 Jan. 11, 1999

ANSWER by dfts (wm) (Entered: 01/12/1999)

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3 Jan. 22, 1999

NOTICE of taking deposition duces tecum of Marcia Cook on 4/6/99 (wm) (Entered: 01/25/1999)

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4 Jan. 29, 1999

AMENDED NOTICE of taking deposition duces tecum of Marcia Cook on 4/5/99 (wm) (Entered: 02/02/1999)

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5 March 8, 1999

STIPULATION for extension of time for responding to written discovery (wm)

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6 March 11, 1999

ORDER by Magistrate Mikel H. Williams granting stipulation for extension of time until 3/26/99 for responding to written discovery [5-1] (cc: all counsel) (wm) (Entered: 03/12/1999)

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7 April 1, 1999

NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE ; Telephonic Status Conference set for 9:30 4/26/99 before MHW in Boise (wm) (Entered: 04/02/1999)

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8 April 13, 1999

THIRD AMENDED NOTICE of taking deposition duces tecum of Marcia Cook on 4/27,28/99 (wm) (Entered: 04/16/1999)

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10 April 19, 1999

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE FORM - LITIGATION PLAN by dft (wm) (Entered: 04/20/1999)

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9 April 20, 1999

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE FORM - LITIGATION PLAN by plaintiff (wm)

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12 April 26, 1999

MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE - ; Discovery ddl set for 1/7/00 ; Motion Filing ddl 2/7/00 ; Jury trial set for 5/22/00 at 9:30 ; Pretrial conference set for 5/15/00 at 9:30 MHW (wm) (Entered: 04/29/1999)

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11 April 27, 1999

SCHEDULING ORDER by Magistrate Mikel H. Williams ; Telephonic Status Conference held 4/26/99 ; Discovery ddl set for 1/7/00 ; Disp Motion ddl set 2/7/00 ; Jury Trial set for 5/22/00 at 9:30 ; Pretrial Conference set for 5/15/00 at 9:30 (cc: all counsel) (wm) (Entered: 04/28/1999)

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13 May 12, 1999

OBJECTION TO MAGISTRATE AND REASSIGNMENT of case to Honorable B. Lynn Winmill (cc: all counsel) (wm) (Entered: 05/18/1999)

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14 May 18, 1999

NOTICE of case number change to 98-506-S-BLW (wm)

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15 June 14, 1999

NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE ; Telephonic Status Conference set for 10:00 7/8/99 before BLW in Boise (wm) (Entered: 06/15/1999)

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16 July 13, 1999

SCHEDULING ORDER by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill ; Telephonic Status Conference held 7/8/99 ; Discovery ddl set for 1/7/00 ; Disp Motion ddl set 2/7/00 ; Jury Trial set for 5/15/00 at 1:30 ; Pretrial Conference set for 5/3/00 at 8:00 (cc: all counsel) (wm)

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17 Sept. 7, 1999

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: terminating attorney Lisa A Morelli for EEOC, attorney Claire Cordon for EEOC and substituting attorney Michelle Gonzalez, Barbara J Standal (wm) (Entered: 09/08/1999)

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18 Sept. 22, 1999

MOTION by dft Micron Technology for summary judgment (wm) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

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19 Sept. 22, 1999

MEMORANDUM by dft Micron Technology in support of motion for summary judgment [18-1] (wm) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

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20 Sept. 22, 1999

STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS by dft Micron Technology in support of motion for summary judgment [18-1] (wm) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

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21 Sept. 22, 1999

AFFIDAVIT of Patricia M. Olsson regarding motion for summary judgment [18-1] (wm) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

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22 Sept. 22, 1999

AFFIDAVIT of Elizabeth Dean regarding motion for summary judgment [18-1] (wm) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

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23 Sept. 22, 1999

AFFIDAVIT of Chris Gebhardt regarding motion for summary judgment [18-1] (wm) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

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24 Sept. 22, 1999

AFFIDAVIT of David Radeke regarding motion for summary judgment [18-1] (wm) (Entered: 09/23/1999)

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25 Sept. 27, 1999

REQUEST by dfts for oral argument (wm) (Entered: 09/28/1999)

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26 Sept. 30, 1999

NOTICE OF HEARING motion for summary judgment [18-1] set before BLW in Boise 8:00 11/4/99 (cc: all counsel) (wm) (Entered: 10/04/1999)

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27 Oct. 7, 1999

DECLARATION of Carmen Flores in support of dfts reply and response to dfts motion for summary judgment (wm)

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28 Oct. 26, 1999

REPLY by dft to response to motion for summary judgment [18-1] (wm) (Entered: 10/27/1999)

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29 Oct. 26, 1999

SECOND AFFIDAVIT of Patricia M. Olsson regarding motion reply [28-1] (wm) (Entered: 10/27/1999)

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30 Nov. 2, 1999

MOTION by pla for leave to file supplemental complaint (wm)

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31 Nov. 2, 1999

MEMORANDUM by pla in support of motion for leave to file supplemental complaint [30-1] (wm)

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32 Nov. 2, 1999

DECLARATION of Wesley Katahira re motion for leave to file supplemental complaint [30-1] (wm)

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33 Nov. 4, 1999

MINUTES OF MOTION HEARING - granting in part and denying in part motion for summary judgment [18-1] ; Teleconf set for 12/6/99 at 10:00 BLW (wm) (Entered: 11/05/1999)

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34 Nov. 4, 1999

ORDER by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill granting in part and denying in part motion for summary judgment [18-1] ; Teleconf set for 12/6/99 at 10:00 (cc: all counsel) (wm) (Entered: 11/09/1999)

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35 Nov. 24, 1999

DISCLOSURE OF EXPERT WITNESSES by def (wm) (Entered: 11/26/1999)

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36 Feb. 7, 2000

MOTION by defs for summary judgment (wm) (Entered: 02/08/2000)

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37 Feb. 7, 2000

MEMORANDUM by defs in support of motion for summary judgment [36-1] (wm) (Entered: 02/08/2000)

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38 Feb. 7, 2000

STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS by defs in support of motion for summary judgment [36-1] (wm) (Entered: 02/08/2000)

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39 Feb. 7, 2000

THIRD AFFIDAVIT of Patricia M. Olsson regarding motion for summary judgment [36-1] (wm) (Entered: 02/08/2000)

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40 Feb. 8, 2000

REQUEST by def for oral argument (wm) (Entered: 02/09/2000)

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41 Feb. 22, 2000

NOTICE OF HEARING motion for summary judgment [36-1] set before BLW in Boise 9:00 3/20/00 (cc: all counsel) (wm) (Entered: 02/23/2000)

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42 Feb. 24, 2000

PROTECTIVE ORDER by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill : (cc: all counsel) (wm)

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43 Feb. 24, 2000

MEMORANDUM by pla in opposition re: motion for summary judgment [36-1] (wm)

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44 March 13, 2000

REPLY by defs to response to motion for summary judgment [36-1] (wm) (Entered: 03/14/2000)

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45 March 13, 2000

FOURTH AFFIDAVIT of Patricia M. Olsson regarding motion reply [44-1] (wm) (Entered: 03/14/2000)

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46 March 14, 2000

AMENDED REPLY by defs to response to motion for summary judgment [36-1] (wm) (Entered: 03/15/2000)

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47 March 20, 2000

MINUTES OF MOTIONS HEARING - taking under advisement on 3/20/00 the motion for leave to file supplemental complaint [30-1], granting as to Micron Tech and taking under advisement on 3/20/00 the other issues on motion for summary judgment [36-1] BLW (wm)

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48 March 29, 2000

MEMORANDUM DECISION by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill (wm) (Entered: 04/03/2000)

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49 March 29, 2000

JUDGMENT: by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill Judgment for dfts ; granting motion for summary judgment [36-1], denying motion for leave to file supplemental complaint [30-1] dismissing case (cc: all counsel) (JUDGMENT SCANNED) (wm) (Entered: 04/03/2000)

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50 April 11, 2000

MOTION by def Micron Technology for attorney fees (wm) (Entered: 04/13/2000)

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51 April 11, 2000

MEMORANDUM by def Micron Technology in support of motion for attorney fees [50-1] (wm) (Entered: 04/13/2000)

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52 April 11, 2000

AFFIDAVIT of Patricia M. Olsson in support of motion for attorney fees [50-1], filed under seal (wm) (Entered: 04/13/2000)

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53 April 11, 2000

BILL OF COSTS by def Micron Technology re judgment [49-2] ; Taxation ddl set for 5/1/00, filed under seal (wm) (Entered: 04/13/2000)

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54 May 19, 2000

COSTS taxed for def in the amount of $ 4,884.11 against pla (cc: all counsel) (wm)

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55 May 30, 2000

NOTICE OF APPEAL by plaintiff EEOC from Dist. Court decision [49-2] (Receipt # US Government Agency) (rr)

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56 May 30, 2000

MOTION by pla for review of clerks taxation of costs (wm)

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57 May 30, 2000

AFFIDAVIT of Wesley Katahira in support of motion for review of clerks taxation of costs [56-1] (wm)

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May 30, 2000

Appeals packet to 9th Circuit; Attys. (rr)

58 June 1, 2000

RESPONSE by def to motion for review of clerks taxation of costs [56-1] (in the form of a letter (wm)

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59 June 1, 2000

JUDGMENT: by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill Judgment for dft Micron in the amount of $ 16,220; granting motion for attorney fees [50-1] (cc: all counsel) (JUDGMENT SCANNED) (wm)

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60 June 5, 2000

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by pla regarding motion to review taxation of costs (wm)

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61 June 9, 2000

MOTION by pla for relief from judgment for atty fees and deny petition for atty fees (wm) (Entered: 06/12/2000)

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62 June 9, 2000

MEMORANDUM by pla in support of motion for relief from judgment for atty fees and deny petition for atty fees [61-1] (wm) (Entered: 06/12/2000)

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63 June 9, 2000

AFFIDAVIT of Wesley Katahira in support of motion for relief from judgment for atty fees and deny petition for atty fees [61-1] (wm) (Entered: 06/12/2000)

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64 June 26, 2000

MEMORANDUM by defs in opposition re: motion for relief from judgment for atty fees and deny petition for atty fees [61-1] (wm)

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June 26, 2000

NOTIFICATION by 9CCA re [55-1] of Appellate Docket Number 00-35525 (rr)

65 July 14, 2000

REPLY by pla EEOC to response to motion for relief from judgment for atty fees and deny petition for atty fees [61-1] (dkh)

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66 July 14, 2000

SECOND AFFIDAVIT of Wesley Katahira regarding motion for relief from judgment for atty fees and deny petition for atty fees [61-1] (dkh)

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July 21, 2000

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held 3/20/00 (dkh)

67 Feb. 20, 2001

MEMORANDUM, DECISION, AND ORDER: by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill denying motion for relief from judgment for atty fees and deny petition for atty fees [61-1] (cc: all counsel) (dkh) (Entered: 02/21/2001)

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68 Feb. 22, 2001

ORDER by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill granting motion for review of clerks taxation of costs [56-1] The costs taxed to the EEOC reduced to $3040.86. (cc: all counsel) (dkh)

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March 5, 2001

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held 11/4/99 (wm)

69 March 7, 2001

ORDER of the 9th Circuit directing counsel for appellant to provide a report on the status of the apppeal. (rr)

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70 March 7, 2001

AMENDED JUDGMENT: by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill Judgment that Micron recover costs in the amount of $ 3,040.86 and atty fees in the amount of 16,220.00; granting motion for review of clerks taxation of costs [56-1] (cc: all counsel) (JUDGMENT SCANNED) (wm)

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71 March 16, 2001

MOTION by pla to stay of amended judgment awarding atty fees and costs pending appeal (wm) (Entered: 03/19/2001)

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72 March 16, 2001

MEMORANDUM by pla in support of motion to stay of amended judgment awarding atty fees and costs pending appeal [71-1] (wm) (Entered: 03/19/2001)

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73 March 26, 2001

ORDER of the 9th Circuit directing that a further conference will be held by telephone on April 16, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. PACIFIC (San Francisco) TIME. (rr) (Entered: 03/27/2001)

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74 March 29, 2001

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by pla regarding motion for stay (wm) (Entered: 04/02/2001)

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75 April 20, 2001

NOTICE OF APPEAL by plaintiff EEOC from Dist. Court decision [70-1] (Receipt # Fees Not Paid - Federal Agency ) (rr) (Entered: 04/23/2001)

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April 23, 2001

Appeals packet to 9th Circuit; Attys. (rr)

76 April 30, 2001

CIRCUIT TIME SCHEDULE ORDER re [75-1] (rr) (Entered: 05/01/2001)

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April 30, 2001

NOTIFICATION by 9CCA re [75-1] of Appellate Docket Number 01-35415 (rr)

77 May 3, 2001

ORDER by Honorable B. Lynn Winmill granting motion to stay of amended judgment awarding atty fees and costs pending appeal [71-1] (cc: all counsel) (dkh)

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78 June 29, 2001

MANDATE from Circuit Court of Appeals dismissing the appeal [75-1] (rr)

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79 Jan. 2, 2002

ORDER of the 9th Circuit granting unopposed motion to Dismiss appellee Micron Technology, Inc. The appeal remains pending as to appellee Micron Communications, Inc. (rr)

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Jan. 22, 2002

CLERK'S record on appeal sent to 9CCA. Sent 1 Volume(s) (rr)

80 June 3, 2002

MANDATE from Circuit Court of Appeals affirming the decision of the District Court on appeal [55-1] (rr)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Idaho

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 18, 1998

Closing Date: June 3, 2002

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

Micron Communications, Inc.

Micron Technology Inc

Micron Technology, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of Idaho 1:98-cv-00506

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 00-35525

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 01-35415

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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