Case: EEOC v. Grace Church

2:06-cv-05302 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Filed Date: Sept. 28, 2006

Closed Date: 2016

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Case Summary

On September 28, 2006, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed this lawsuit against Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc (Grace Church). and Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Diocese) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleging discrimination on the basis of sex and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the complaint alleged the defendants subjected the female complaining party to a sexually host…

On September 28, 2006, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed this lawsuit against Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc (Grace Church). and Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Diocese) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleging discrimination on the basis of sex and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the complaint alleged the defendants subjected the female complaining party to a sexually hostile work environment and terminated her in retaliation to her opposing these practices. The EEOC sought injunctive and monetary relief against the defendants. The case was assigned to Magistrate Judge William Wall.

The defendants successfully had the lawsuit dismissed in July 2007, as the EEOC failed to demonstrate that Grace Church and Diocese were an integrated enterprise or an employer of the complaining party. At the same time the EEOC's partial motion for summary judgment was denied. The court granted the EEOC leave to amend their complaint. 2007 WL 4914663. On December 18, 2007, the EEOC filed an amended complaint against the defendants.

On January 25, 2008, Diocese moved to dismiss the EEOC’s amended complaint. Diocese argued that the EEOC did not sufficiently plead that Diocese was an employer under Title VII, and therefore the amended complaint should be dismissed. The court did not agree. On July 15, 2008, the court denied Diocese’s motion to dismiss EEOC’s amended complaint.

For nearly three years, the parties underwent discovery proceedings. On November 30, 2012, settlement discussions began. The complainant intervened as a plaintiff, on May 20, 2013. The next day, the parties’ reached an agreement, and the court approved their consent decree.

This consent decree allowed the court to retain jurisdiction for three years to ensure compliance. The decree concerned monetary and injunctive relief. For the monetary relief, the Grace Church agreed to pay $192,000.00 to the charging party and claimant. For injunctive relief, the defendants agreed to refrain from retaliation and sex discrimination. The defendants next agreed to adopt non-discriminatory policies and procedures. In addition, the defendants agreed to provide anti-employment discrimination training to all employees, post notices of this lawsuit’s resolution in prominent places where employee notices were posted, report regularly to the EEOC, and keep records up to date that were relevant to employment discrimination.

There are no indication of non-compliance by the parties, and the duration of the consent decree has lapsed. The case is presumably closed.

Summary Authors

David Friedman (5/29/2008)

Sean Whetstone (7/9/2018)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Adams, Raechel (New York)

Batog, Konrad (New York)

Cooper, Ronald S. (District of Columbia)

Cronin, Linda (New York)

Cronn, Linda M. (New York)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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2:06-cv-05302

Docket [PACER]

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.

March 21, 2014

March 21, 2014

Docket
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2:06-cv-05302

Complaint

EEOC v. Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc and The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

Sept. 28, 2006

Sept. 28, 2006

Complaint
21

2:06-cv-05302

Memorandum and Order [Re: Motion for Partial Summary Judgment]

EEOC v. Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc and Teh Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

July 5, 2007

July 5, 2007

Order/Opinion

2007 WL 6831007

22

2:06-cv-05302

Judgment

EEOC v. Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc and The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

July 9, 2007

July 9, 2007

Order/Opinion
27

2:06-cv-05302

Amended Complaint

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.

Dec. 18, 2007

Dec. 18, 2007

Complaint
38

2:06-cv-05302

Memorandum & Order

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.

July 15, 2008

July 15, 2008

Order/Opinion
211

2:06-cv-05302

Intervening Complaint with Jury Demand

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.

May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

Complaint
213

2:06-cv-05302

Consent Decree

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.

May 21, 2013

May 21, 2013

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

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Last updated March 31, 2026, 4:57 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Sept. 28, 2006

COMPLAINT against Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc., Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 10/03/2006)

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Sept. 28, 2006

Summons Issued as to Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc., Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Bowens, Priscilla)

2 Oct. 5, 2006

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Def. Grace Episcopal Church on 09/28/2006 by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Waiver of Service due by 10/30/2006. (Keenan, Judy) (Entered: 10/05/2006)

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3 Oct. 5, 2006

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Def. The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island on 09/28/2006 by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Waiver of Service due by 10/30/2006. (Keenan, Judy) (Entered: 10/05/2006)

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4 Dec. 7, 2006

NOTICE of Appearance by James D. Lynch on behalf of Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Lynch, James) (Entered: 12/07/2006)

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5 Jan. 18, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance by Raechel Adams on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 01/18/2007)

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6 Jan. 18, 2007

MOTION to Dismiss by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.Responses due by 2/9/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Lynch, James) (Entered: 01/18/2007)

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7 Jan. 19, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance by Bonnie S. Peters on behalf of Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 certificate of service) (Peters, Bonnie) (Entered: 01/19/2007)

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8 Jan. 29, 2007

Letter dated 1/23/07 from Raechel Adams to PaulaMarie Susi, advising that the EEOC intends to file opposition papers to dft Dioce's Motion to Dismiss by 2/9/07. (Piper, Francine) (Entered: 01/29/2007)

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9 Jan. 30, 2007

Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 6 MOTION to Dismiss by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 01/30/2007)

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10 Feb. 5, 2007

MEMORANDUM in Support re 6 MOTION to Dismiss MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 02/05/2007)

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11 Feb. 9, 2007

ANSWER to Complaint by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (Peters, Bonnie) (Entered: 02/09/2007)

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12 Feb. 20, 2007

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.Responses due by 3/6/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law# 2 Statement of Undisputed Facts# 3 Affidavit # 4 Exhibit # 5 Exhibit # 6 Exhibit # 7 Exhibit # 8 Exhibit # 9 Exhibit # 10 Exhibit # 11 Exhibit # 12 Exhibit # 13 Exhibit # 14 Exhibit # 15 Exhibit # 16 Exhibit # 17 Exhibit # 18 Exhibit # 19 Exhibit # 20 Exhibit # 21 Exhibit # 22 Exhibit # 23 Exhibit # 24 Exhibit # 25 Exhibit # 26 Exhibit # 27 Exhibit # 28 Exhibit # 29 # 30 Exhibit) (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 02/20/2007)

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13 Feb. 20, 2007

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit # 4 Exhibit # 5 Exhibit) (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 02/20/2007)

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14 Feb. 27, 2007

Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 6 MOTION to Dismiss by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lynch, James) (Entered: 02/27/2007)

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15 Feb. 27, 2007

Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 6 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lynch, James) (Entered: 02/27/2007)

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Feb. 27, 2007

Email Notification Test - DO NOT REPLY (Mahon, Cinthia)

16 March 5, 2007

Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 12 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lynch, James) (Entered: 03/05/2007)

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17 March 6, 2007

REPLY to Response to Motion re 6 MOTION to Dismiss Reply Memorandum of Law filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lynch, James) (Entered: 03/06/2007)

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18 March 26, 2007

RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Attachments: # 1 MEMORANDUM OF LAW# 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit # 4 Exhibit) (Lynch, James) (Entered: 03/26/2007)

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19 April 3, 2007

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 12 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 04/03/2007)

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20 April 25, 2007

REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 04/25/2007)

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21 July 5, 2007

ORDER The EEOC has failed to demonstrate that Grace Church and the Episcopal Diocese constitute an integrated enterprise for Title VII liability purposes, therefore, its motion for partial summary judgment is denied. Because the complaint does not allege that the Diocese was an employer of Mildred Spencer or the Interim Rector of Grace Church, or include any facts from which such a relationship may be inferred, it fails to state a valid cause of action against the Diocese. Consequently, the Episcopal Dioceses motion to dismiss is granted with leave to the EEOC to amend its complaint to cure this deficiency, subject to the condition stated above.. Ordered by JudgeEdward R. Korman on July 3, 2007. (Susi, PaulaMarie) (Entered: 07/05/2007)

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22 July 9, 2007

JUDGMENT that the EEOC's partial motion for summary judgment is denied; and that the Episcopal Diocese's motion to dismiss is granted. Ordered by Judge Clerk of Court on 7/5/07. (Greene, Donna) (Entered: 07/09/2007)

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23 July 23, 2007

MOTION for Reconsideration re 21 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,, by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum of Law# 2 Exhibit Exhibit A# 3 Affidavit Exhibit B# 4 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 5 Exhibit Exhibit 2# 6 Exhibit Exhibit 3# 7 Exhibit Exhibit 4) (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 07/23/2007)

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24 Aug. 6, 2007

AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re 23 MOTION for Reconsideration re 21 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,, MOTION for Reconsideration re 21 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,, Declaration in Opposition filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A through E# 2 Memorandum of Law# 3 Caselaw) (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 08/06/2007)

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25 Aug. 13, 2007

REPLY to Response to Motion re 23 MOTION for Reconsideration re 21 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,, MOTION for Reconsideration re 21 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Entry of Court Order# 2 Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint) (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 08/13/2007)

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26 Dec. 11, 2007

ORDER denying 23 Motion for Reconsideration. Ordered by Senior Judge Edward R. Korman on Dec. 11, 2007. (Susi, PaulaMarie) (Entered: 12/11/2007)

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27 Dec. 18, 2007

AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 12/18/2007)

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28 Dec. 31, 2007

STIPULATION re 27 Amended Complaint Extending Time to Answer by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 12/31/2007)

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Jan. 2, 2008

Case Reopened per filing of amended complaint (Susi, PaulaMarie)

Jan. 2, 2008

ORDER TO ANSWER re 28 Stipulation filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. The Stipulation is So Ordered. Answer due 1/18/2008. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 1/2/08. (Hepworth, F.)

29 Jan. 16, 2008

STIPULATION re 27 Amended Complaint Extending Time to Answer by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Lynch, James) (Entered: 01/16/2008)

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Jan. 17, 2008

ORDER TO ANSWER re 29 Stipulation filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. The Stipulation is So Ordered. Episcopal Diocese of Long Island answer due 1/25/2008. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 1/17/08. (Hepworth, F.)

30 Jan. 22, 2008

STIPULATION extending time to answer amended complaint by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc. (Peters, Bonnie) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

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Jan. 22, 2008

ORDER TO ANSWER re 30 Stipulation filed by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc. The Stipulation is So Ordered. Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc. answer due 2/1/2008. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 1/22/08. (Hepworth, F.)

31 Jan. 25, 2008

MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. Responses due by 2/20/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Lynch, James) (Entered: 01/25/2008)

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32 Jan. 31, 2008

STIPULATION by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 01/31/2008)

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33 Jan. 31, 2008

ANSWER to 27 Amended Complaint, CROSSCLAIM against Episcopal Diocese of Long Island by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.. (Peters, Bonnie) (Entered: 01/31/2008)

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34 Feb. 12, 2008

AMENDED ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Certificate of mailing) (Peters, Bonnie) (Entered: 02/12/2008)

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35 Feb. 19, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 31 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 02/19/2008)

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36 Feb. 28, 2008

STIPULATION to Extend Time by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Lynch, James) (Entered: 02/28/2008)

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37 March 3, 2008

REPLY to Response to Motion re 31 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 03/03/2008)

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38 July 15, 2008

ORDER. Ordered by Senior Judge Edward R. Korman on July 10, 2008. (Susi, PaulaMarie) (Entered: 07/15/2008)

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39 July 23, 2008

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc. of Cross Claims (Peters, Bonnie) (Entered: 07/23/2008)

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40 July 25, 2008

ORDER An Initial Conference will be held on 8/15/08 to plan the discovery ordered by Judge Korman in his order of 7/10/08 38 . See attached order. Any request to adjourn this conference must be filed as a letter motion and must contain alternative dates acceptable to all parties. Before making the motion,the party requesting the adjournment should call chambers to determine dates available to the court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 7/25/08. (Attachments: # 1 WDW Individual Rules) (Hepworth, F.) (Entered: 07/25/2008)

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41 Aug. 4, 2008

ANSWER to 27 Amended Complaint by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 08/04/2008)

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42 Aug. 6, 2008

MOTION to Adjourn Conference by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 08/06/2008)

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43 Aug. 7, 2008

Order Dismissing Parties: Deft and Cross-Claimant, sued herein as Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc. pursuant to 41(a)(1)(A) of the FRCP hereby voluntarily withdraws its cross-claims against co-deft the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island Party Episcopal Diocese of Long Island terminated. Ordered by Senior Judge Edward R. Korman on 8/4/08. (Fernandez, Erica) (Entered: 08/07/2008)

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Aug. 7, 2008

ORDER granting 42 Motion to Adjourn Conference from 8/15/08 to 9/4/08 at 11:30 a.m. Counsel shall confirm the new date and time with one another. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 8/7/08. (Hepworth, F.)

44 Aug. 18, 2008

MOTION to Adjourn Conference by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 08/18/2008)

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Aug. 19, 2008

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 44 Motion. The time of the initial conference scheduled for 9/4/08 is changed to 3:00 p.m. Ordered by Judge William D. Wall on 8/19/08. (Disbrow, Sandra)

45 Aug. 25, 2008

Notice of MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 9/9/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support) (Adams, Raechel) (Entered: 08/25/2008)

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Sept. 2, 2008

ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 45 Notice of MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ordered by Senior Judge Edward R. Korman on Sept. 2, 2008. Motions referred to William D. Wall. (Susi, PaulaMarie)

46 Sept. 3, 2008

Proposed Scheduling Order on behalf of all parties by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 09/03/2008)

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47 Sept. 3, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Margaret Ann Malloy on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (aty to be noticed) (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 09/03/2008)

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48 Sept. 5, 2008

ORDER re 46 Proposed Scheduling Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. the proposed order is adopted and So Ordered. The next conference will be held on 3/12/09. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 9/4/08. (Hepworth, F.) (Entered: 09/05/2008)

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Sept. 5, 2008

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William D. Wall:Initial Pretrial Conference held on 9/4/2008 (Hepworth, F.)

49 Sept. 9, 2008

Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lynch, James) (Entered: 09/09/2008)

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Sept. 10, 2008

ORDER granting 49 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 9/11/08. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 9/10/08. (Hepworth, F.)

50 Sept. 15, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Affirmative Defenses filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

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51 Sept. 15, 2008

Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Hussey, Brian) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

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Sept. 16, 2008

ORDER granting 51 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion to Strike. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 9/16/08. (Hepworth, F.)

52 Sept. 22, 2008

REPLY in Support re 45 Notice of MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

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53 Nov. 13, 2008

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 45 Notice of MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The undersigned recommends that the motion be granted for the reasons set forth in the attached Report. Entered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 11/13/08. (Hepworth, F.) (Entered: 11/13/2008)

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54 Nov. 24, 2008

MOTION to Vacate 111308 Report & Recommendation by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lynch, James) (Entered: 11/24/2008)

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55 Nov. 26, 2008

First MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.. (Peters, Bonnie) (Entered: 11/26/2008)

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Dec. 1, 2008

ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 55 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.. Ordered by Senior Judge Edward R. Korman on Nov. 26, 2008. Motions referred to William D. Wall. (Susi, PaulaMarie)

Dec. 2, 2008

PRETRIAL ORDER re 55 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc. A telephone conference will be held on 12/4/08 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the requested extension. Counsel for the defendant Grace Episcopal Church shall initiate the call to 631-712-5720, including other counsel. The court will grant an extension, but wants more information on when new defense counsel will appear. Any requests to adjourn the conference must be filed as a letter motion and must include dates and times available to all counsel. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 12/2/08. (Hepworth, F.)

56 Dec. 4, 2008

Minute Order. for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William D. Wall:granting 55 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery; Telephone Conference held on 12/4/2008. All deadlines extended to date of next conference on 3/12/09. Order entered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 12/4/08. (Hepworth, F.) (Entered: 12/04/2008)

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57 Dec. 8, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 54 MOTION to Vacate 111308 Report & Recommendation filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 12/08/2008)

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58 Jan. 13, 2009

ORDER adopting Report and Recommendations 53 . Ordered by Senior Judge Edward R. Korman on 12/3/08. (Greene, Donna) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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59 Jan. 19, 2009

MOTION for Protective Order by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit) (Lynch, James) (Entered: 01/19/2009)

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60 Jan. 20, 2009

NOTICE of Consent to Change Attorney by Joseph John Ortego substituting Nixon Peabody LLP in place of Bonnie Peters-Lawston (Ortego, Joseph) (Entered: 01/20/2009)

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61 Jan. 20, 2009

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph John Ortego on behalf of Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Ortego, Joseph) (Entered: 01/20/2009)

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62 Jan. 20, 2009

NOTICE of Appearance by James W. Weller on behalf of Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Weller, James) (Entered: 01/20/2009)

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63 Jan. 22, 2009

Letter MOTION for Protective Order by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 11, # 2 Exhibit 12) (Lund, Charlene) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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64 Jan. 22, 2009

RESPONSE in Opposition re 59 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Judge Hurley Hearing Transcript) (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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Jan. 23, 2009

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 63 Motion for Protective Order. The attachments to the motion are accepted as exhibit J to the 59 motion. The defendant is reminded to comply with Magistrate Judge Wall's individual rules regarding the number of pages to be filed via electronic case filing and comply with same for future court filings. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 1/23/2009. (Talbott, Thomas)

Jan. 26, 2009

PRETRIAL ORDER re 59 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. Oral argument will be heard on 1/30/09 at 11:30 a.m. Any request to adjourn the conference must be filed as a motion and must include alternative dates during the week of 1/26 or on 2/2, 2/3 or 2/4. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 1/26/2009. (Hepworth, F.)

65 Jan. 27, 2009

Letter MOTION to Adjourn Conference by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lund, Charlene) (Entered: 01/27/2009)

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66 Jan. 27, 2009

Letter MOTION to Adjourn Conference Oral Argument by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lund, Charlene) (Entered: 01/27/2009)

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Jan. 28, 2009

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 65 Motion to Adjourn Conference; granting 66 Motion to Adjourn Conference. Rescheduling to Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 1/28/2009. (Talbott, Thomas)

67 Feb. 3, 2009

Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William D. Wall: Motion Hearing held on 2/3/2009 re 59 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. the motion is granted to the extent that the movant shall serve responses to all outstanding discovery, limited to the issue of "joint employers," by 2/27/09. See attached. Order entered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 2/3/09 (Hepworth, F.) (Entered: 02/03/2009)

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Feb. 26, 2009

Motions terminated: 54 45 (see entry #58). Ordered by Senior Judge Edward R. Korman on 2/26/2009. (Susi, PaulaMarie)

68 March 12, 2009

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William D. Wall:Status Conference held on 3/12/09. Next status conference adjourned without date pending plaintiff's motion to compel. (Hepworth, F.) (Entered: 03/12/2009)

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69 May 18, 2009

MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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70 May 18, 2009

AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION in Support re 69 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Subpoena, # 2 Exhibit 2 - court transcript, # 3 Exhibit 3 - EEOC letter, # 4 Exhibit 4 - EEOC Doc Requests to EDLI, # 5 Exhibit 5 - EEOC Doc Request to Grace Church, # 6 Exhibit 6 - EDLI Response Doc Requests, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Grace Church Response Doc Requests, # 8 Exhibit 8 - St. James Decision) (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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71 May 18, 2009

MEMORANDUM in Support re 69 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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72 May 18, 2009

Cross MOTION for Protective Order -Affirmation of James W. Weller in Opposition to EEOC's Motion to Compel and In Support of Defendants' Cross Motion, with Exs. A - N by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit "A"- Amended Answer to Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit "B" - Memorandum and Order, # 3 Exhibit "C" - 7/10/2008 Memorandum and Order, # 4 Exhibit "D" - 3/25/2009 Letter, # 5 Exhibit "E" - 3/31/2009 Letter, # 6 Supplement "F" - 4/07/2009 Letter, # 7 Exhibit "G" - 04/15/2009 Letter, # 8 Exhibit "H" - 4/21/2009 Letter, # 9 Exhibit "I" - 4/21/2009 Letter, # 10 Exhibit "J" - 4/22/2009 Letter, # 11 Affidavit Affirmation of James W. Weller in Opposition to EEOC's Motion to Compel and In Support of Defendants' Cross Motion) (Weller, James) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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73 May 18, 2009

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 69 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses, 72 Cross MOTION for Protective Order -Affirmation of James W. Weller in Opposition to EEOC's Motion to Compel and In Support of Defendants' Cross Motion, with Exs. A - N And In Support of Defendant's Cross Motion for Protective Order filed by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.. (Weller, James) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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74 May 18, 2009

Cross MOTION for Protective Order by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S) (Lund, Charlene) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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75 May 18, 2009

MEMORANDUM in Support re 74 Cross MOTION for Protective Order filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lund, Charlene) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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76 May 18, 2009

AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION in Support re 69 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses and in Opposition to Cross-Motions filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - EEOC to Lund, # 2 Exhibit 2 - EEOC to Lund, # 3 Exhibit 3 - ParishPay, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Dominion, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Letter to Rectors and Admins, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Walker Letter, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Walker Letter) (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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77 May 18, 2009

REPLY in Support re 69 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses and in Opposition to Cross-Motions filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Malloy, Margaret) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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78 May 18, 2009

REPLY in Support re 74 Cross MOTION for Protective Order filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lund, Charlene) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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79 May 18, 2009

MEMORANDUM in Support re 74 Cross MOTION for Protective Order filed by Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. (Lund, Charlene) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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80 May 18, 2009

REPLY in Support re 72 Cross MOTION for Protective Order -Affirmation of James W. Weller in Opposition to EEOC's Motion to Compel and In Support of Defendants' Cross Motion, with Exs. A - N filed by Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.. (Weller, James) (Entered: 05/18/2009)

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June 1, 2009

ORDER Oral Argument will be heard on the pending motion and cross-motions on Thursday, 6/4/09 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 820. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 6/1/2009. (Hepworth, F.)

81 June 8, 2009

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 69 Motion to Compel; denying 72 Motion for Protective Order; denying 74 Motion for Protective Order. See attached order. Ordered by Magistrate Judge William D. Wall on 6/8/2009. (Hepworth, F.) (Entered: 06/08/2009)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 28, 2006

Closing Date: 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers that were discriminated against because of their sex.

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

Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone, Inc.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of New York 2:06-cv-05302

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:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Training

Amount Defendant Pays: 192,500

Order Duration: 2013 - 2016

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

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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