Case: EEOC v. Sara Lee Corporation

4:06-cv-04176 | U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota

Filed Date: Sept. 26, 2006

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

The Chicago and Minneapolis offices of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought this suit against Sara Lee Corporation, in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota on September 26, 2006. The case was assigned to Judge Lawrence Piersol. The complaint, brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, alleged that the Corporation had engaged in racial discrimination against employees. More specifically, the complaint alleged that the defendant discriminat…

The claimants subsequently filed complaints as intervenor plaintiffs on December 12, 2006. In addition to the claims included in the EEOC complaint, the intervenor complaint alleged that the defendant retaliated against the claimants for complaining about the discrimination, the defendant created a hostile work environment, and the defendant constructively discharged the claimants. The intervenor complaint also made claims under South Dakota law. Neither the EEOC nor Sara Lee objected to the intervention, and the court granted intervention on February 6, 2007.

On June 29, 2007, the EEOC filed an amended complaint, removing all reference to one of the intervenor plaintiffs because it decided that using public resources to recover this plaintiff’s victim-specific relief would be inappropriate.

On November 25, 2008, the parties reached a settlement agreement and filed a proposed consent decree. Six days later, the court approved the consent decree. The consent decree required Sara Lee to provide African-American employees with the same training and conditions of employment as all its other employees and enjoined Sara Lee from retaliating against employees for asserting their Title VII rights. Sara Lee also had to reform its internal complaint procedures and hiring/promotion procedures, as well as provide anti-discrimination training sessions to its managers and supervisors. To ensure compliance, Sara Lee had to report back to the EEOC annually with a certification of compliance, as well as notify the EEOC of any complaints of race discrimination or retaliation. Additionally, Sara Lee agreed to pay $245,000 in damages, to be distributed among the three claimants. The duration of the consent decree was two years, during which the court retained jurisdiction to enforce its terms.

On December 8, 2008, the court dismissed this case with prejudice. The order of dismissal is the final entry in the docket; there is nothing to suggest noncompliance with the consent decree. So, the case presumably closed in December 2010 with the expiration of the consent decree.

Summary Authors

Justin Kanter (6/2/2008)

Rebecca Strauss (7/2/2018)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Hendrickson, John C. (Illinois)

Kamp, Jean P. (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Connolly, Katie M (Minnesota)

Leonard, Michael I. (Illinois)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Hoy, Scott G. (South Dakota)

Judge(s)

Piersol, Lawrence L. (South Dakota)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Hendrickson, John C. (Illinois)

Kamp, Jean P. (Illinois)

Vasichek, Laurie A. (Minnesota)

Attorney for Defendant

Connolly, Katie M (Minnesota)

Leonard, Michael I. (Illinois)

Lewis, Donald M (Minnesota)

Lindsey, Kevin M (Minnesota)

Marso, Lisa Hansen (South Dakota)

Tilson, Joseph E (Illinois)

Other

Hoy, Scott G. (South Dakota)

Strain, Micheal W. (South Dakota)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

4:06-cv-04176	Docket [PACER] Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Sara Lee Corporation	Dec. 8, 2008	Dec. 8, 2008 Docket
1 4:06-cv-04176	Complaint EEOC v. Sara Lee Corporation d/b/a Sara Lee Bakery Group	Sept. 26, 2006	Sept. 26, 2006 Complaint
16 4:06-cv-04176	Intervenor's Complaint EEOC v. Sara Lee Corporation d/b/a Sara Lee Bakery Group	Dec. 12, 2006	Dec. 12, 2006 Complaint
46 4:06-cv-04176	EEOC's Amended Complaint	June 29, 2007	June 29, 2007 Complaint
51 4:06-cv-04176	Protective Order for Confidentiality	July 20, 2007	July 20, 2007 Order/Opinion
140 4:06-cv-04176	Consent Decree Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Sara Lee Corporation	Dec. 1, 2008	Dec. 1, 2008 Order/Opinion

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Docket

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Last updated March 23, 2026, 4:19 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Sept. 26, 2006	COMPLAINT with Jury Demand, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(SKM) (Entered: 09/26/2006)	RECAP
2	Sept. 26, 2006	CIVIL COVER SHEET (SKM) (Entered: 09/26/2006)	RECAP
3	Oct. 13, 2006	NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa Hansen Marso on behalf of Sara Lee Corporation (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/13/2006)	RECAP
4	Oct. 13, 2006	NOTICE by Sara Lee Corporation Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/13/2006)	RECAP
5	Oct. 13, 2006	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sara Lee Corporation re 3 Notice of Appearance, 4 Notice (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/13/2006)	RECAP
6	Oct. 25, 2006	CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Defendant Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/25/2006)	RECAP
7	Nov. 2, 2006	MOTION for attorney Katie M. Connolly to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/02/2006)	RECAP
8	Nov. 2, 2006	MOTION for attorney Donald M. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/02/2006)	RECAP
9	Nov. 2, 2006	MOTION for attorney Kevin M. Lindsey to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/02/2006)	RECAP
10	Nov. 6, 2006	ORDER granting 9 Motion for Attorney Kevin M. Lindsey to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 11/6/06. (SKM) (Entered: 11/06/2006)	RECAP
11	Nov. 6, 2006	ORDER granting 8 Motion for Attorney Donald M. Lewis to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 11/6/06. (SKM) (Entered: 11/06/2006)	RECAP
12	Nov. 6, 2006	ORDER granting 7 Motion for Attorney Katie M. Connolly to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 11/6/06. (SKM) (Entered: 11/06/2006)	RECAP
14	Nov. 15, 2006	PRO HAC VICE fee paid by Donald M. Lewis, Kevin M. Lindsey, Katie M. Connolly (SLL, ) (Entered: 11/15/2006)	RECAP
15	Nov. 20, 2006	ANSWER to Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation.(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/20/2006)	RECAP
16	Dec. 12, 2006	INTERVENOR COMPLAINT, filed by George Clark, Jr, Rickey Johnson, James Meier.(SLL) (Entered: 12/12/2006)	RECAP
17	Dec. 12, 2006	NOTICE of Appearance by Scott G. Hoy on behalf of George Clark, Jr, Rickey Johnson, James Meier (SLL) (Entered: 12/12/2006)	RECAP
18	Jan. 4, 2007	ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation.(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 01/04/2007)	RECAP
19	Jan. 5, 2007	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 1/4/07; the briefs of plaintiff EEOC and defendant Sara Lee in response to the motion to intervene shall be due 1/18/07; reply brief of George Clark, Rickey Johnson and James Meier due 1/29/07.(SKM)	RECAP
21	Jan. 18, 2007	CONSENT to Intervention by Defendant Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 01/18/2007)	RECAP
22	Jan. 18, 2007	BRIEF by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 16 Intervenor Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 01/18/2007)	RECAP
23	Feb. 6, 2007	ORDER granting Intervention signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 2/6/07; George Clark, Jr., Rickey Johnson and James Meier shall be allowed to intervene as plaintiffs in this case and the intervenor complaint and answer to intervenor complaint are properly filed.(SKM)	RECAP
25	Feb. 23, 2007	FORM 35 REPORT of Parties Planning Meeting. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 02/23/2007)	RECAP
26	May 4, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sara Lee Corporation (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/04/2007)	RECAP
27	May 16, 2007	SUBPOENA for Darsha Tuenge/Famous Dave's Barbeque returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/16/2007)	RECAP
28	May 16, 2007	SUBPOENA for United Parcel Service, Inc. returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/16/2007)	RECAP
29	May 18, 2007	RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 12/17/2007; Motions due by 3/17/2008; Motion Hearing set for 5/19/2008 09:00 AM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol; Pretrial Conference set for 5/19/2008 09:00 AM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol; Jury Trial set for 6/17/2008 09:30 AM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 5/18/07. (SKM) (Entered: 05/18/2007)	RECAP
31	May 30, 2007	SUBPOENA for Westward Ho Country Club returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/30/2007)	RECAP
32	May 30, 2007	SUBPOENA for Central Baptist Church returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/30/2007)	RECAP
33	June 1, 2007	MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Complaint)(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/01/2007)	RECAP
34	June 1, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/01/2007)	RECAP
35	June 1, 2007	SUBPOENA for John Morrell returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/01/2007)	RECAP
36	June 4, 2007	NOTICE of Appearance by Michael William Strain on behalf of Rickey Johnson (Strain, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2007)	RECAP
37	June 4, 2007	CONSENT to Motion to Amend (Doc 33) by Defendant Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/04/2007)	RECAP
38	June 6, 2007	RESPONSE to 29 Scheduling Order, Compliance with 12 of Court's May 18, 2007 Rule 16 Scheduling Order filed by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/06/2007)	RECAP
39	June 6, 2007	RESPONSE to 33 Motion to Amend/Correct Objection on behalf of Plaintiff/Intervenor Rickey Johnson to Proposed Amended Complaint filed by Rickey Johnson. (Strain, Michael) (Entered: 06/06/2007)	RECAP
40	June 6, 2007	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint Brief in Support of Objection on Behalf of Plaintiff/Intervenor Rickey Johnson, to Proposed Amended Complaint filed by Rickey Johnson. (Strain, Michael) (Entered: 06/06/2007)	RECAP
41	June 12, 2007	MEMORANDUM in Support re 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint and Opposing Johnson's Objections filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/12/2007)	RECAP
42	June 12, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 41 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Amend Complaint and Opposing Johnson's Objections (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/12/2007)	RECAP
43	June 12, 2007	NOTICE by Rickey Johnson Notice to Withdraw as Counsel by Scott G Hoy for Rickey Johnson (Hoy, Scott) (Entered: 06/12/2007)	RECAP
44	June 27, 2007	ORDER granting 33 Motion to Amend complaint; EEOC shall file the amended complaint with the Clerk without highlighting or redlining within 5 business days. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 6/26/07. (SKM) (Entered: 06/27/2007)	RECAP
46	June 29, 2007	AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/29/2007)	RECAP
47	June 29, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 46 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 06/29/2007)	RECAP
48	July 16, 2007	Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Sara Lee Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Protective Order for Confidentiality)(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 07/16/2007)	RECAP
49	July 16, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of George Clark (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 07/16/2007)	RECAP
50	July 16, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sara Lee Corporation (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 07/16/2007)	RECAP
51	July 20, 2007	PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 7/20/07. (JMM) (Entered: 07/20/2007)	RECAP
52	July 31, 2007	Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 29 Scheduling Order, by Plaintiff and Plaintiff-Intervenors by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 07/31/2007)	RECAP
53	July 31, 2007	DECLARATION of Laurie A. Vasichek. (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 07/31/2007)	RECAP
54	July 31, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 07/31/2007)	RECAP
55	July 31, 2007	RESPONSE to 52 Motion to Amend/Correct filed by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 07/31/2007)	RECAP
56	Aug. 3, 2007	AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 3/18/2008,Motions due by 6/17/2008.,Motion Hearing set for 9/8/2008 09:00 AM in SF Courtroom 1 before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol,Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/8/2008 09:00 AM in SF Courtroom 1 before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol.,Jury Trial set for 10/14/2008 09:30 AM in SF Courtroom 1 before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 8/3/07. (JMM) (Entered: 08/03/2007)	RECAP
57	Aug. 6, 2007	(Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Paula Peterson (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/06/2007)	RECAP
58	Aug. 6, 2007	(Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jan Bundy (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/06/2007)	RECAP
59	Aug. 6, 2007	(Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Kevin Neuheisel (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/06/2007)	RECAP
60	Aug. 6, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 59 Notice to Take Deposition, 58 Notice to Take Deposition, 57 Notice to Take Deposition (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/06/2007)	RECAP
61	Aug. 7, 2007	Amended (Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Paula Peterson (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/07/2007)	RECAP
62	Aug. 7, 2007	Amended (Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jan Bundy (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/07/2007)	RECAP
63	Aug. 7, 2007	Amended (Video Deposition) NOTICE to Take Deposition of Kevin Neuheisel (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/07/2007)	RECAP
64	Aug. 7, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 63 Notice to Take Deposition, 61 Notice to Take Deposition, 62 Notice to Take Deposition (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 08/07/2007)	RECAP
65	Aug. 15, 2007	STIPULATION and Order Regarding Release of Police Records by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 08/15/2007)	RECAP
66	Aug. 20, 2007	ORDER re 65 Stipulation regarding release of police records filed by Sara Lee Corporation directing no basis is established for the Court to issue order directing release of police records. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 8/20/07. (SLL) (Entered: 08/20/2007)	RECAP
67	Sept. 10, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Lori Determan by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)	RECAP
68	Sept. 10, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of David A. Lein by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)	RECAP
69	Sept. 10, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Clint Walters by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)	RECAP
70	Sept. 10, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 67 Notice to Take Deposition, 68 Notice to Take Deposition, 69 Notice to Take Deposition (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 09/10/2007)	RECAP
71	Oct. 10, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Terry Olinger by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 10/10/2007)	RECAP
72	Oct. 10, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jeff Rieger by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 10/10/2007)	RECAP
73	Oct. 10, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Kevin Smith by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 10/10/2007)	RECAP
74	Oct. 10, 2007	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 73 Notice to Take Deposition, 72 Notice to Take Deposition, 71 Notice to Take Deposition (Vasichek, Laurie) (Entered: 10/10/2007)	RECAP
75	Oct. 19, 2007	SUBPOENA for Kevin Smith returned executed (SKM) (Entered: 10/19/2007)	RECAP
76	Oct. 29, 2007	MOTION to Amend/Correct 18 Answer to Intervenor Complaint, 15 Answer to Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Answer to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint# 2 Amended Answer to Intervenors' Complaint)(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 10/29/2007)	RECAP
77	Nov. 7, 2007	ORDER granting 76 Motion to Amend/Correct signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 11/7/07; defendant shall file their amended answers to the plaintiff's amended complaint and to the intervenors' complaint within 5 days of entry of this order. (SKM) (Entered: 11/07/2007)	RECAP
78	Nov. 8, 2007	Amended ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation.(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/08/2007)	RECAP
79	Nov. 8, 2007	Amended ANSWER to Intervenor Complaint by Sara Lee Corporation.(Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/08/2007)	RECAP
80	Nov. 27, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of JAMES MEIER (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/27/2007)	RECAP
81	Nov. 27, 2007	NOTICE to Take Deposition of RICKEY JOHNSON (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 11/27/2007)	RECAP
82	Dec. 4, 2007	STIPULATION REGARDING EXAMINATION by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 12/04/2007)	RECAP
83	Dec. 5, 2007	ORDER RE: EXAMINATION. Pursuant to Rule 35(a) of FRCP, an examination of intervenor Rickey Johnson by Terry A. Davis, MD, FAPA, including interviews and administration of written psychological tests, shall take place on December 19, 2007, at the South Dakota state Penitentiary where Mr. Johnson is currently incarcerated. Signed by Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 12/5/07. (DJP) (Entered: 12/05/2007)	RECAP
84	April 8, 2008	MOTION for attorney Michael I. Leonard to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 04/08/2008)	RECAP
85	April 8, 2008	MOTION for attorney Joseph E. Tilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 04/08/2008)	RECAP
86	April 10, 2008	ORDER granting 84 Motion for Attorney Michael I. Leonard to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 04-10-08. (CMS) (Entered: 04/11/2008)	RECAP
88	April 10, 2008	ORDER granting 85 Motion for Attorney Joseph E. Tilson to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 04-10-08. (CMS) (Entered: 04/11/2008)	RECAP
90	April 14, 2008	PRO HAC VICE fee paid by Boyce Greenfield for Michael Leonard and Joseph Tilson (SKM) (Entered: 04/14/2008)	RECAP
91	April 16, 2008	MOTION to Withdraw of Defendant Counsel by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 04/16/2008)	RECAP
92	April 22, 2008	ORDER granting 91 Motion to Withdraw signed by U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 4/22/08; attorneys Donald Lewis, Kevin Lindsey and Katie Connolly are considered withdrawn as counsel for defendant; defendant will continue to be representend by Lisa Hansen Marso and Joseph Tilson and Michael Leonard. (SKM) (Entered: 04/23/2008)	RECAP
93	May 5, 2008	Joint MOTION Modify Scheduling Order re 56 Scheduling Order, by Sara Lee Corporation. (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 05/05/2008)	RECAP
94	May 15, 2008	SECOND AMENDED RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 7/1/2008. Motions due by 10/17/2008. Motion Hearing set for 2/23/2009 02:30 PM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Pretrial Conference set for 2/23/2009 02:30 PM before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Jury Trial set for 3/24/2009 09:30 AM in Sioux Falls Courtroom 1 - Room 203A before U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. Signed by U. S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol on 05-15-08. (CMS) (Entered: 05/15/2008)	RECAP
95	June 5, 2008	SUBPOENA for Elizabeth Grace-Cruz returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/05/2008)	RECAP
96	June 10, 2008	SUBPOENA for Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc. returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/10/2008)	RECAP
97	June 13, 2008	SUBPOENA for Sioux Falls Police Department returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/13/2008)	RECAP
98	June 13, 2008	SUBPOENA for Midwest Coast Transport returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/13/2008)	RECAP
99	June 17, 2008	SUBPOENA for Arizona Department of Vocational Rehabilitation returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/17/2008)	RECAP
100	June 17, 2008	SUBPOENA for Western Truck School returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/17/2008)	RECAP
101	June 17, 2008	SUBPOENA for Dr. Steen Goddik returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/17/2008)	RECAP
102	June 23, 2008	SUBPOENA for Elastomer Engineering returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/23/2008)	RECAP
103	June 23, 2008	SUBPOENA for Preheim Lawn & Landscaping returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/23/2008)	RECAP
104	June 25, 2008	SUBPOENA for Nikki Johnson returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/25/2008)	RECAP
105	June 26, 2008	SUBPOENA for Sioux Falls Police Department returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/26/2008)	RECAP
106	June 26, 2008	SUBPOENA for Officer John Matthews returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/26/2008)	RECAP
107	June 26, 2008	SUBPOENA for Officer Steve Fiegen returned (Marso, Lisa) (Entered: 06/26/2008)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

South Dakota

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 26, 2006

Closing Date: 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of three Sara Lee employees who alleged that they were denied promotions because they were black.

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Private 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

Sara Lee Corporation

Defendant Type(s):

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

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

Other Dockets:

District of South Dakota 4:06-cv-04176

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:

Comply with advertising/recruiting requirements

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Promotion

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Required disclosure

Retaliation Prohibition

Training

Utilize objective hiring/promotion criteria

Utilize objective job description

Amount Defendant Pays: $245,000.00

Order Duration: 2008 - 2010

Issues

General/Misc.:

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of EEOC v. Sara Lee Corporation, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/9411/ (last updated 7/2/2018).