Case: EEOC v. REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

2:06-cv-04145 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: June 29, 2006

Closed Date: 2009

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Case Summary

In this case the EEOC charged that a male employee at a Regal theater in Marina del Rey, Calif., a section of Los Angeles, was subjected to a sexually hostile workplace by a female co-worker who repeatedly grabbed his crotch. When the male victim and his direct supervisor complained to the theater’s then-general manager, she failed to take adequate steps to stop or prevent the harassment. Instead, the EEOC said, she retaliated against the harassed employee and two other supervisory employees (m…

In this case the EEOC charged that a male employee at a Regal theater in Marina del Rey, Calif., a section of Los Angeles, was subjected to a sexually hostile workplace by a female co-worker who repeatedly grabbed his crotch. When the male victim and his direct supervisor complained to the theater’s then-general manager, she failed to take adequate steps to stop or prevent the harassment. Instead, the EEOC said, she retaliated against the harassed employee and two other supervisory employees (male and female), who are part of the EEOC’s suit. The retaliation included unwarranted discipline, unfairly lower performance evaluations and/or stricter scrutiny of performance.

Sexual harassment and retaliation for complaining about it violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit against Regal in 2006 in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement.

According to EEOC data, the percentage of men filing sexual harassment charges with the federal agency and state/local government agencies nationwide has increased over the past decade from 12 to 16 percent of all charges involving sexual harassment.

The case settled in November 2009. Regal Entertainment Group agreed to pay $175,000. In addition to the monetary relief, the consent decree settling the case required Regal Entertainment Group to: provide annual anti-discrimination training to its employees; closely track any future discrimination complaints to conform to its obligations under Title VII; and provide annual reports to the EEOC regarding its employment practices.

Summary Authors

Erin Pamukcu (2/7/2016)

People


Judge(s)

Collins, Audrey B. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Noh, Sue J. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Espinosa, Stephanie Henderson (California)

Kohler, Christine A (California)

Lindsay, Michael R (California)

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2:06-cv-04145

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Regal Entertainment Group Inc

Nov. 10, 2009

Nov. 10, 2009

Docket
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Joint Stipulation Re: Dismissal of the Civil Action and Request for Court to Retain Jurisdiction for Two Years From November 3, 2009

EEOC v. Regal Entertainment Group, Inc.

Nov. 9, 2009

Nov. 9, 2009

Settlement Agreement
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Order Re: Joint Stipulation Re: Dismissal of the Civil Action and Request for Court to Retain Jurisdiction for Two Years From November

EEOC v. Regal Entertainment Group, Inc.

Nov. 10, 2009

Nov. 10, 2009

Order/Opinion

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Docket

Last updated March 25, 2025, 8:37 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 June 29, 2006

COMPLAINT against defendant Regal Entertainment Group Inc.(Filing fee $ 350) Jury Demanded. , filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(rrey, ) (Entered: 07/07/2006)

PACER
2 June 29, 2006

CERTIFICATION AS TO Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (rrey, ) (Entered: 07/07/2006)

PACER
3 June 29, 2006

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF ADR PILOT PROGRAM filed.(rrey, ) (Entered: 07/07/2006)

PACER
June 29, 2006

20 Day Summons Issued re Complaint − (Discovery) 1 as to Regal Entertainment Group Inc. (rrey, ) (Entered: 07/07/2006)

PACER
4 Aug. 16, 2006

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendants Regal Cinemas Corporation, Regal Cinemas, Regal Entertainment Holdings, United Artists Theatre Circuit Inc, United Artists Theatre Company, Regal Entertainment Group Inc, Does 1−10, inclusive, filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (pcl, ) (Entered: 08/18/2006)

PACER
5 Sept. 18, 2006

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Judge Audrey B. Collins: IT IS ORDERED that plaintiffs counsel show cause in writing not later than 10/29/2006 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to the defendants Regal Entertainment Group, Inc.; Regal Cinemas Corp.; Regal Cinemas; Regal Ent Holdings; United Artisits Theatre Circuit, Inc.; United Artists Theatre Co. (See document for further details.)Court Reporter: Not reported. (pcl, ) (Entered: 09/18/2006)

PACER
6 Sept. 28, 2006

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission upon defendant Regal Entertainment Group Inc waiver sent by Plaintiff on 8/28/2006, answer due 10/27/2006. Waiver of Service signed by Michael Lindsay, attorney for Regal Entertainment Group, Inc. (pcl, ) (Entered: 10/02/2006)

PACER
7 Oct. 25, 2006

ANSWER to First Amended Complaint 4 filed by Defendants Regal Entertainment Group, Inc., Regal Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Regal Cinemas Corporation, Regal Cinemas, Inc., United Artists Theatre Company and United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (gk, ) (Entered: 10/26/2006)

PACER
8 Oct. 25, 2006

CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Regal Entertainment Group, Inc., Regal Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Regal Cinemas Corporation, Regal Cinemas, Inc., United Artists Theatre Company and United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (gk, ) (Entered: 10/26/2006)

PACER
Oct. 25, 2006

FAX number for Attorney Christine Alice Cantin, Michael R Lindsay is 231−576−8080. (gk, ) (Entered: 10/26/2006)

PACER
10 Nov. 29, 2006

NOTICE of Law Firm Name Change by Attorneys Christine Alice Kohler, Michael R Lindsay attorney for Defendants Regal Cinemas Corporation, Regal Cinemas, Regal Entertainment Holdings, United Artists Theatre Circuit Inc, United Artists Theatre Company, Regal Entertainment Group Inc, changing firm name to Thelen Reid Brown Raysman and Steiner LLP. Filed by defendants Regal Cinemas Corporation, Regal Cinemas, Regal Entertainment Holdings, United Artists Theatre Circuit Inc, United Artists Theatre Company, Regal Entertainment Group Inc. (jp) (Entered: 12/02/2006)

PACER
11 Feb. 13, 2007

ADR PILOT PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE filed by attorneys Michael R Lindsay, Sue J Noh on behalf of Defendants Regal Cinemas Corporation, Regal Cinemas, Regal Entertainment Holdings, United Artists Theatre Circuit Inc, United Artists Theatre Company, Regal Entertainment Group Inc, Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(pcl, ) (Entered: 02/14/2007)

PACER
12 Feb. 13, 2007

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan filed; estimated length of trial 7−days. (bp, ) (Entered: 02/23/2007)

PACER
13 Feb. 26, 2007

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins: Case ordered to the Attorney Settlement Officer Panel for an early settlement conference to be completed no later than 5/31/2007. Within 10 days, plaintiff shall notify the ADR Program Coordinator of the name of the Attorney Settlement Officer who will conduct the settlement conference. The Court further sets a Status Conference on 6/25/2007 at 10:00 AM with a report to be filed by 6/19/2007. (pcl, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)

PACER
14 Feb. 26, 2007

CIVIL JURY TRIAL ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins: The above matter is set for trial before the Honorable Audrey B Collins, Courtroom 680, Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Court orders the following dates: a) Cut−off date for filing motions to join other parties and amending the pleadings is 3/30/2007. b) Discovery cut−off is 3/31/2008. c) Cut−off date for motions to be filed is Monday, 4/28/2008. d) Final Pretrial Conference is set for Monday, 7/7/2008 at 10:00 AM. Trial counsel must be present. e) Trial is set for Tuesday, 7/22/2008 at 8:30 AM. (See document for further details.)(pcl, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)

PACER
15 Feb. 26, 2007

MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Audrey B. Collins: The Court sets the following dates: Add Claims/Parties Cut−Off: 3/30/2007; Discovery Cut−Off: 3/31/2007; Expert Designation: 1/31/2008; Rebuttal Expert Designation: 2/29/2008; Law and Motion Cut−Off: 4/28/2008; Final Pre Trial Conference: 7/7/2008 at 10:00 AM; Trial counsel must be present; Jury Trial: 7/22/2008 at 8:30 AM. Counsel are reminded of the requirements of LR 16−14. counsel shall submit their notice of settlement selection within 10 days. The Court schedules a Further Status Conference following settlement discussions on 6/25/2007 at 10:00 AM. A joint report shall be filed prior to the 6/25/2007 hearing date, no later than 6/19/2007. Court Reporter: Katherine Stride. (pcl, ) (Entered: 03/01/2007)

PACER
16 April 3, 2007

STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Attorney Settlement Officer Filed; Parties stipulate that Michael Wolfram may serve as Attorney Settlement Officer for an early settlement conference.(pcl, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)

PACER
17 May 22, 2007

ATTORNEY SETTLEMENT OFFICER PROCEEDING REPORT filed; Settlement Proceedings held on 5/17/2007; Settlement Proceedings Outcome: Unable to Settle;(ca ) (Entered: 05/30/2007)

PACER
19 June 15, 2007

JOINT STATUS REPORT re: settlement filed by Defendants Regal Cinemas Corporation, Regal Cinemas, Regal Entertainment Holdings, Regal Entertainment Group Inc, Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (et) (Entered: 07/01/2007)

PACER
20 Jan. 17, 2008

STIPULATION to Extend Discovery Cut−Off Date to 04/28/2008 filed by EEOC US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re:Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off and Related Dates)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 01/17/2008)

PACER
21 Jan. 18, 2008

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins re Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off Date 20 . Discovery cut−off 4/28/2008; Motion cut−off (filing deadline) 6/2/2008; Expert Designation 3/31/08; Rebuttal Expert Designation 4/15/08; Expert Discovery cut−off 5/9/08; Final Pretrial Conference 8/18/2008 10:00 AM; Jury Trial 9/16/2008 08:30 AM. (ir) (Entered: 01/24/2008)

PACER
22 March 19, 2008

STIPULATION to Extend Discovery Cut−Off Date to 06/27/08 filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Re: Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off and Related Dates)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 03/19/2008)

PACER
23 March 20, 2008

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins, Granting Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off Date Dates 22 For good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that the Discovery Cutoff, Motion Cutoff, Pretrial Conference, and Trial dates be continued as follows, along with all related dates: (see attached order for further details) (es) (Entered: 03/21/2008)

PACER
24 May 21, 2008

Third STIPULATION to Extend Discovery Cut−Off Date to August 29, 2008 filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order re: Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off and Related Dates)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 05/21/2008)

PACER
25 May 22, 2008

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins, re Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off and Related Dates 24 IT IS ORDERED that the Discovery Cutoff, Motion Cutoff, pretrial Conferencd, and Trial dates be continued as follows, along with all related dates: Discovery cut−off 8/29/2008. Motions Cut−off(filing deadline) 10/6/2008. Expert Designation 7/25/08; Rebuttal Expert Designation 8/8/08; Expert Discovery Cut−off 9/12/08. Final Pretrial Conference(Monday) set for 12/8/2008 at 10:00 PM. Trial(Tuesday) set for 1/27/2009 at 8:30 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. (es) (Entered: 05/23/2008)

PACER
26 Aug. 5, 2008

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Stephanie Henderson counsel for Defendants Regal Cinemas Corporation, Regal Cinemas, Regal Entertainment Holdings, United Artists Theatre Circuit Inc, United Artists Theatre Company, Regal Entertainment Group Inc, Does. Adding Stephanie Henderson as attorney as counsel of record for REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC., REGAL ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC., REGAL CINEMAS CORPORATION, REGAL CINEMAS, INC., UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE COMPANY, and UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. for the reason indicated in the G−06 Notice. Filed by Defendant REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC., REGAL ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC., REGAL CINEMAS CORPORATION, REGAL CINEMAS, INC., UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE COMPANY, and UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. (Henderson, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/05/2008)

PACER
27 Aug. 11, 2008

Fourth STIPULATION to Extend Discovery Cut−Off Date to October 29, 2008 filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 08/11/2008)

PACER
28 Aug. 12, 2008

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins, re Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off Date 27 . Discovery cut−off, Motion cut−off, Pretrial Conference and Trial dates be continued as follows: along with all related dates:Discovery Cut−off October 29, 2008; Motion Cut−off (filing deadline) December 8, 2008; Expert Designation September 25, 2008; Rebuttal Expert Designation October 9, 2008Expert Discovery Cut−off October 23, 2008; Final Pre−Trial Conf. (Monday) February 9, 2009; Jury Trial (Tuesday) March 31, 2009 8:30 a.m. (ir) (Entered: 08/13/2008)

PACER
30 Sept. 23, 2008

STIPULATION to Extend Discovery Cut−Off Date to January 16, 2009 filed by Defendants Regal Cinemas Corporation, Regal Cinemas, Regal Entertainment Holdings, United Artists Theatre Circuit Inc, United Artists Theatre Company, Regal Entertainment Group Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Re Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off and Related Dates)(Henderson, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/23/2008)

PACER
31 Oct. 2, 2008

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins re Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off Date 30 . Discovery cut−off, Motion cut−off, Pretrial conference and Trial dates be continued as follows along with all related dates: Discovery cut−off 1/16/2009; Motion cut−off (filing deadlines) 1/30/2009; Expert designation 1/16/09; Rebuttal Expert designation 1/30/09; Expert discovery cut−off 2/13/09; Final Pretrial Conference 4/13/2009 10:00 AM; Jury Trial set for 5/2/2009 08:30 AM. (ir) (Entered: 10/03/2008)

PACER
32 Oct. 2, 2008

MINUTES: RE: ELECTRONIC FILING, SUBMISSION OF COURTESY COPIES, ANDEMAILING PROPOSED DOCUMENTS (In Chambers)The parties filed a Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut−Off and Related Dates on September 23, 2008,but failed to provide the Court with courtesy copies. The Court reminds the parties that, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(d)(3), Local Rule 5−4, and General Order 08−02 (G.O. 08−02 ), all criminal and civil filingsmust be electronically filed. Exceptions are noted in G.O. 08−02. The parties are expected to familiarize themselves with all applicable rules. The Court brings the following two requirements to the parties attention: First, pursuant to G.O. 08−02, parties must supply chambers with two courtesy copies of all filed documents by noon the day after the documents are filed. See G.O. 08−02(IV)(D) (stating, Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned judge, courtesy paper copies of all electronically filed documents must be delivered to the chambers of the assigned judge no later than 12:00 noon the following business day. The courtesy copies must comply with Local Rule 11−3, i.e., blue backed, font size, page numbering, tabbed exhibits, etc., or as otherwisedirected by the assigned judge.) Courtesy copies for Judge Collins need not be blue blacked, but must comply with all other requirements of Local Rule 11−3. Second, pursuant to G.O. 08−02, electronically filed proposed orders and their applications must be emailed to the assigned judges generic chambers email address. See G.O. 08−02(VI)(A), (B). Judge Collinss generic chambers email address is: abc_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Proposed orders and other signature items must be in WordPerfect or Microsoft Word format. Applications may be in PDF. Proposed documents WILL NOT be processed until these items are emailed to the generic chambers email address. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY DELAY YOUR MATTER AND MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS by Judge Audrey B. Collins (ir) (Entered: 10/03/2008)

PACER
33 April 9, 2009

NOTICE of Settlement and proof of service filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re: Pre−Trial Conference)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 04/09/2009)

PACER
34 April 10, 2009

ORDER RE: NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT 33 by Judge Audrey B. Collins: For good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that the Pretrial Conference set for April 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. is taken off calendar. The parties are ordered to file the final settlement document(s) on or before May 1, 2009. (bm) (Entered: 04/10/2009)

PACER
35 April 28, 2009

STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT RE: SETTLEMENT AND REQUEST FOR 30 DAY EXTENSION TO FILE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS, PROPOSED ORDER, AND PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 04/28/2009)

PACER
37 May 28, 2009

STATUS REPORT (Joint) re:Settlement and Request for 30 Day Extension to File Settlement Documents filed by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re: Extension of Time to File Settlement Documents, # 2 Proof of Service)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 05/28/2009)

PACER
38 June 1, 2009

ORDER RE: EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS by Judge Audrey B. Collins, re Status Report, 37 : For good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that parties are to file the final settlement document(s) on or before June 29, 2009. (bm) (Entered: 06/01/2009)

PACER
39 June 29, 2009

STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT RE: SETTLEMENT AND REQUEST FOR 30 DAY EXTENSION TO FILE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS filed by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 06/29/2009)

PACER
40 June 30, 2009

ORDER RE: EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS by Judge Audrey B. Collins: For good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that parties are to file the final settlement document(s) on or before July 28, 2009. (bm) (Entered: 07/01/2009)

PACER
41 Sept. 8, 2009

Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Settlement Documents filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

PACER
42 Sept. 16, 2009

ORDER RE: EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS by Judge Audrey B. Collins, re Stipulation 41 : For good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that parties are to file the final settlement document(s) on or before September 30, 2009. (bm) (Entered: 09/16/2009)

PACER
43 Sept. 16, 2009

Letter from Roy Sudduth. (bm) (Entered: 09/16/2009)

PACER
44 Sept. 16, 2009

NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Letter from Roy Sudduth 43 , filed 9/16/09, document was docketed to the incorrect case. (bm) (Entered: 09/16/2009)

PACER
45 Sept. 30, 2009

Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Settlement Documents filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 09/30/2009)

PACER
46 Oct. 6, 2009

ORDER RE: EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS by Judge Audrey B. Collins: For good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that parties are to file the final settlement document(s) on or before October 30, 2009. (bm) (Entered: 10/06/2009)

PACER
47 Oct. 30, 2009

Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Settlement Document filed by Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 10/30/2009)

PACER
48 Nov. 9, 2009

Joint STIPULATION for Settlement JOINT STIPULATION RE: DISMISSAL OF THE CIVIL ACTION AND REQUEST FOR COURT TO RETAIN JURISDICTION FOR TWO YEARS FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2009 filed by plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Noh, Sue) (Entered: 11/09/2009)

PACER
49 Nov. 10, 2009

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins, re Joint Stipulation 48 the above entitled Civil Action is hereby dismissed with prejudice, all parties to bear their own costs and attorneys' fees; and that the Court will retain sufficient jurisdiction over this case through 1/3/11 to allow any party to seek resolution in this Court of any disputes regarding any violation of the Settlement Agreement prior to that date. (Made JS−6. Case Terminated.) (ir) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 29, 2006

Closing Date: 2009

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of male employee sexually harassed at work.

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

Does 1-10

Regal Cinemas Corporation

Regal Cinemas, Inc.

Regal Entertainment Group Inc.

Regal Entertainment Holdings Inc.

United Artists Theatre Circuit Inc.

United Artists Theatre Company

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:06-cv-04145

Available Documents:

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 175,000

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

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