Case: EEOC v. Electronic Data Systems Corporation

2:03-cv-71238 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Filed Date: March 28, 2003

Closed Date: May 4, 2004

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Case Summary

In March 2003, the EEOC district office in Detroit, Michigan brought this action against the Electronic Data Systems Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The complaint alleged that the defendant violated Title VII of the Civil Right Act when it selected an employee for termination as part of a workforce reduction because she was pregnant. After the defendant's motion for summary judgment was denied, the case went to trial, and in late April 2004 the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant. The court entered the judgment on the jury's verdict and ordered the EEOC to pay the defendant's costs of $3,704.05.

Summary Authors

Jason Chester (7/24/2007)

People


Judge(s)

Duggan, Patrick J. (Michigan)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Mengesha, Trina R (Michigan)

Price, Dale (Michigan)

Attorney for Defendant

Douglas, Sue M (Ohio)

Hice, Brooke M (Ohio)

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Documents in this case

2:03-cv-71238

Docket [PACER]

June 22, 2004

June 22, 2004

Docket
1

2:03-cv-71238

Complaint

March 28, 2003

March 28, 2003

Complaint
20

2:03-cv-71238

Opinion [Denying Motion for S/J; Motion to Strike]

Dec. 29, 2003

Dec. 29, 2003

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

Last updated March 24, 2025, 8:33 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 March 28, 2003

COMPLAINT with jury demand - Receipt # usa (dh) (Entered: 03/31/2003)

PACER
2 April 28, 2003

STATEMENT of disclosure of corporate affiliations and financial interests by defendant Elec Data Sys Corp (lh) (Entered: 04/29/2003)

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3 April 28, 2003

ANSWER by defendant Elec Data Sys Corp to complaint [1-1] with proof of service (lh) (Entered: 04/29/2003)

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3 April 28, 2003

AFFIRMATIVE defenses by defendant Elec Data Sys Corp with proof of service (lh) (Entered: 04/29/2003)

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4 May 13, 2003

NOTICE from the chambers of Judge Duggan setting civil status conference for 2:00 5/28/03 with proof of service (dh) (Entered: 05/14/2003)

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5 May 20, 2003

AMENDED NOTICE of setting civil status conference for 2:30 6/3/03 with proof of service (kb) (Entered: 05/22/2003)

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6 June 3, 2003

PRETRIAL scheduling order by Judge Patrick J. Duggan - setting deadline for witness list for 7/31/03 , setting deadline for discovery for 8/31/03 , setting deadline for filing motions for 9/15/03 , setting final pretrial conference for 3:15 11/12/03 , setting trailing trial docket for Nov/Dec/03 with proof of service (dh) (Entered: 06/04/2003)

PACER
June 3, 2003

STATUS conference held - Judge Patrick J. Duggan (mo) (Entered: 06/03/2003)

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7 June 10, 2003

NOTICE of appearance for defendant Elec Data Sys Corp of attorney Martin T Wymer, Susan Marie Douglas and Brooke Miller Hice with proof of service (lh) (Entered: 06/11/2003)

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8 July 31, 2003

WITNESS list by defendant Elec Data Sys Corp with proof of service (dh) (Entered: 07/31/2003)

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10 Aug. 12, 2003

SUPPLEMENTAL witness list by defendant, with proof of service. (PP) (Entered: 08/13/2003)

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11 Sept. 15, 2003

MOTION by defendant for summary judgment with brief, attachments, and proof of service. (PP) (Entered: 09/16/2003)

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12 Oct. 2, 2003

ORDER by Judge Patrick J. Duggan, setting trailing trial docket for November/December 2003 [EOD Date 10/3/03] (ew) (Entered: 10/03/2003)

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13 Oct. 14, 2003

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC to motion for summary judgment by Elec Data Sys Corp [11-1] with attachments A-G, dep's of Rudolph, Holland, Dills, Hernandez, affidavit of Holland, proof of service (dh) (Entered: 10/16/2003)

PACER
14 Oct. 16, 2003

NOTICE by plaintiff EEOC granting the EEOC a seven page extension for its brief in response to defendant's motion for summary judgment , setting deadline for response to motion for summary judgment by Elec Data Sys Corp [11-1] for 10/14/03 with proof of service (dh) (Entered: 10/17/2003)

PACER
15 Oct. 22, 2003

NOTICE by Judge Duggan's chambers of setting hearing on motion for summary judgment by Elec Data Sys Corp [11-1] for 2:00 11/20/03 with proof of service. (PP) (Entered: 10/23/2003)

PACER
16 Oct. 27, 2003

LETTER by defendant Elec Data Sys Corp, confirming the extension of plaintiff's reply to response to motion for summary judgment by Elec Data Sys Corp [11-1] for 10/29/03 (RH) (Entered: 10/28/2003)

PACER
17 Oct. 29, 2003

REPLY by defendant Elec Data Sys Corp to response to motion for summary judgment by Elec Data Sys Corp [11-1] with exhibits 1,2 and proof of service. (RH) (Entered: 10/30/2003)

PACER
18 Nov. 4, 2003

MOTION by plaintiff to strike exhibits 1 and 2 of defendant's reply brief in support of its motion for summary judgment with brief, attachments and proof of service (ew) (Entered: 11/05/2003)

PACER
19 Nov. 17, 2003

BRIEF in opposition by defendant Elec Data Sys Corp to motion to strike exhibits 1 and 2 of defendant's reply brief in support of its motion for summary judgment by EEOC [18-1] with proof of service (dh) (Entered: 11/18/2003)

PACER
Nov. 20, 2003

MOTION hearing held on motion to strike exhibits 1 and 2 of defendant's reply brief in support of its motion for summary judgment by EEOC [18-1], motion for summary judgment by Elec Data Sys Corp [11-1] - disposition: taken under advisement - Judge Patrick J. Duggan - Court Reporter: Marie Metcalf (mo) (Entered: 11/20/2003)

PACER
20 Dec. 29, 2003

MEMORANDUM opinion and order by Judge Patrick J. Duggan denying motion to strike exhibits 1 and 2 of defendant's reply brief in support of its motion for summary judgment by EEOC [18-1], denying motion for summary judgment by Elec Data Sys Corp [11-1] [EOD Date: 12/30/03], with proof of service. (PP) (Entered: 12/30/2003)

PACER
21 Dec. 29, 2003

ORDER by Judge Patrick J. Duggan denying motion to strike exhibits 1 and 2 of defendant's reply brief in support of its motion for summary judgment by EEOC [18-1], denying motion for summary judgment by Elec Data Sys Corp [11-1] [EOD Date 12/30/03], with proof of service. (PP) (Entered: 12/30/2003)

PACER
22 Jan. 5, 2004

NOTICE by Judge Duggan's chambers of resetting final pretrial conference for 2:45 1/20/04 with proof of service. (PP) (Entered: 01/06/2004)

PACER
23 Jan. 15, 2004

STIPULATION AND ORDER Final Pretrial Conference reset for 3/23/2004 02:00 PM, trial reset for March/April trailing docket before Honorable Patrick J Duggan. Signed by Judge Patrick J Duggan. (PPaul, ) (Entered: 01/27/2004)

PACER
24 Feb. 2, 2004

NOTICE by Brooke Miller Hice counsel for Electronic Data Systems Corporation of withdrawal (LSel, ) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

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25 March 8, 2004

MOTION in Limine regarding the order of presentation of witnesses by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (NHoll, ) (Entered: 03/23/2004)

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26 March 8, 2004

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (NHoll, ) (Entered: 03/23/2004)

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28 March 11, 2004

EMERGENCY MOTION to take de bene esse deposition by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (NHoll, ) (Entered: 03/26/2004)

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29 March 12, 2004

ORDER REFERRING MOTION to Magistrate Judge Scheer: 28 MOTION Deposition filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Signed by Judge Patrick J Duggan. (NHoll, ) (Entered: 03/30/2004)

PACER
30 March 16, 2004

REPLY BRIEF in Support of 28 EMERGENCY MOTION to take Deposition filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (NHoll, ) (Entered: 03/31/2004)

PACER
March 16, 2004

ORAL MOTION to Take De Bene Esse Deposition by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (VSim, ) (Entered: 03/23/2004)

PACER
March 16, 2004

Minute Entry -Telephonic Motion Hearing held on 3/16/2004 re ORAL MOTION to Take De Bene Esse Deposition filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before Honorable Donald A Scheer. Disposition: GRANTED (VSim, ) (Entered: 03/23/2004)

PACER
March 16, 2004

ORAL ORDER granting ORAL Motion to Take De Bene Esse Deposition . Entered by Judge Donald A Scheer. (VSim, ) Modified on 3/23/2004 (VSim, ). (Entered: 03/23/2004)

PACER
31 March 17, 2004

ORDER granting 28 EMERGENCY MOTION to take deposition filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald A Scheer. (NHoll, ) (Entered: 04/01/2004)

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32 March 17, 2004

RESPONSE to 28 EMERGENCY Motion to take deposition filed by Electronic Data Systems Corporation. (NHoll, ) (Entered: 04/01/2004)

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33 March 18, 2004

MOTION to exclude witness or, alternatively, in limine by Electronic Data Systems Corporation ; with exhibits A-D. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation)(DPer, ) (Entered: 04/07/2004)

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34 March 18, 2004

UNOPPOSED emergency motion to continue trial date until on or after April 5, 2004 based on the physical incapacity of a key witness by Electronic Data Systems Corporation. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/07/2004)

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36 March 23, 2004

MOTION in limine to exclude plaintiff's unopposed and subjective opinion testimony by Electronic Data Systems Corporation; with exhibits A-D. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/09/2004)

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37 March 23, 2004

MOTION in limine to exclude the EEOC from offering or using an inadmissable position statement at trial by Electronic Data Systems Corporation; with exhibits A-B. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/09/2004)

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38 March 23, 2004

NOTICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of withdrawal of 25 Motion in limine regarding the order of presentation of witnesses. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/09/2004)

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39 March 25, 2004

JOINT FINAL PRETRIAL ORDER. Signed by Judge Patrick J Duggan. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/13/2004)

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27 March 26, 2004

NOTICE TO APPEAR: Jury Trial set for 4/26/2004 09:00 AM before Honorable Patrick J Duggan. Voir Dire set for 4/23/2004 09:00AM before Honorable Donald A Scheer. (MOre, ) (Entered: 03/26/2004)

PACER
40 March 30, 2004

RESPONSE to 33 Motion to exclude witness or, alternatively, in limine filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; with exhibits A-B. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/14/2004)

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41 March 30, 2004

RESPONSE to 37 Motion in liminie to exclude the Commission from offering or using an inadmissable position statement at trial filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; with exhibits. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation)(DPer, ) (Entered: 04/14/2004)

PACER
42 March 30, 2004

RESPONSE to 36 Motion in limine to exclude plaintiff's unfounded and subjective opinion testimony filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/14/2004)

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43 March 30, 2004

MOTION in limine to exclude EDS from offering evidence regarding pregnancy and maternity leave by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/14/2004)

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44 March 30, 2004

RESPONSE to 35 Motion in limine regarding Tone Holland's physical ailments filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/14/2004)

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45 April 7, 2004

REPLY to response to 35 Motion in liminie filed by Electronic Data Systems Corporation. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/20/2004)

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46 April 7, 2004

REPLY to response to 37 Motion in liminie filed by Electronic Data Systems Corporation; with exhibit A. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/20/2004)

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47 April 7, 2004

REPLY to response to 33 Motion to exclude witness, or alternatively, in limine filed by Electronic Data Systems Corporation; with exhibit A. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/20/2004)

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48 April 7, 2004

REPLY to response to 36 Motion in liminie filed by Electronic Data Systems Corporation. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/20/2004)

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50 April 15, 2004

RESPONSE to 49 Motion in limine filed by Electronic Data Systems Corporation. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/24/2004)

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51 April 16, 2004

RESPONSE to 43 Motion in limine to exclude evidence regarding pregnancy and maternity leaves filed by Electronic Data Systems Corporation; with exhibit A. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/26/2004)

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52 April 19, 2004

REPLY to response to 43 Motion in liminie filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/26/2004)

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53 April 20, 2004

REPLY to response to 49 Motion in limine filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/26/2004)

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54 April 23, 2004

CONSENT by the parties to allow Magistrate Judge Donald A. Scheer to preside over jury selection. (DPer, ) (Entered: 04/28/2004)

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April 23, 2004

Minute Entry -Jury Impaneled before Honorable Donald A Scheer. (Court Reporter Marie Metcalf) (MOre, ) (Entered: 05/04/2004)

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April 23, 2004

Minute Entry -Voir Dire begun on 4/23/2004 before Honorable Donald A Scheer. (Tape #Marie Metcalf) (VSim, ) (Entered: 04/26/2004)

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April 23, 2004

Minute Entry -Voir Dire concluded on 4/23/2004 before Honorable Donald A Scheer. (Court Reporter Marie Metcalf) (VSim, ) (Entered: 04/26/2004)

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April 26, 2004

Minute Entry -Jury Trial begun on 4/26/2004, Jury Trial held on 4/26/2004 before Honorable Patrick J Duggan. Disposition: & continued to 4/27/04@9:00(Court Reporter Marie Metcalf) (MOre, ) (Entered: 05/04/2004)

PACER
April 27, 2004

Minute Entry -Jury Trial held on 4/27/2004 before Honorable Patrick J Duggan. Disposition: & continued to 4/28/04@9:00(Court Reporter Marie Metcalf) (MOre, ) (Entered: 05/04/2004)

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55 April 28, 2004

JURY VERDICT FORM.(DPer, ) (Entered: 05/04/2004)

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April 28, 2004

Minute Entry -Jury Trial held on 4/28/2004 before Honorable Patrick J Duggan. Disposition: & continued to 4/29/04@9:00(Court Reporter Marie Metcalf) (MOre, ) (Entered: 05/04/2004)

PACER
April 29, 2004

Minute Entry -Jury Deliberation Held, Jury Trial completed on 4/29/2004, Jury Trial held on 4/29/2004, JURY VERDICT of No Cause before Honorable Patrick J Duggan. (Court Reporter Marie Metcalf) (MOre, ) (Entered: 05/04/2004)

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56 May 4, 2004

JUDGMENT in favor of defendant against plaintiff. (CGre, ) (Entered: 05/05/2004)

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57 May 4, 2004

NOTICE Regarding Filing of Deposition of Juanita Hernandez (JGilb, ) (Entered: 05/07/2004)

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58 May 4, 2004

DEPOSITION of Juanita Hernandez taken on April 1, 2004. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation # 2 Document Continuation)(JGilb, ) (Entered: 05/07/2004)

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60 May 4, 2004

DEPOSITION of Tena Bracy taken on March 18, 2004. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation)(JGilb, ) (Entered: 05/07/2004)

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61 June 7, 2004

BILL OF COSTS by Electronic Data Systems Corporation. (DPer, ) (Entered: 06/07/2004)

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62 June 22, 2004

Costs Taxed in amount of $ 3,704.05 against plaintiff. (LBeh, ) (Entered: 06/22/2004)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Michigan

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 28, 2003

Closing Date: May 4, 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

Electronic Data Systems Corporation

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Michigan 2:03-cv-71238

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Pregnancy discrimination

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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