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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT c~tfiI: FOR THR NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS SEP2 5 2006

EASTERN DIVISION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY )

MICHAEL W. DOBBINS
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COMMISSION,

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Plaintiff, v.

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) 06CV5172 ) JUDGE GUZMAN
) MAG. JUDGE DENLOW

COMPACT INDUSTRIES, INC., Defendant.

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COMPLAINT

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JURY TRIAL DEMAND

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NAI~lJRE OF THE ACTION

This is an action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.c.

§2000e et seq., and Title I of' the Civil Rights Act of' 199\ to correct unlawful employment

practices on the basis of sex and to provide appropriate relief to Maria Garcia, Nomla Gallardo,

Nilsa Perez, Leonor Vargas, Maria S. Montano. Leticia Fernandez (collectively, "Charging

Parties") and a class of similarly situated employees who were adversely affected by such

practices. Plaintiff Equal Employment OpportLLllity Commission alleges that Charging Parties

and a class of similarly situated cmployees were sexually harassed by managers and eo.workcrs

at Defcndant Compact Industries, Tne. ("Defendant") and that certain members of the class of

similarly situated employees were constructively discharged as a result of the sexual harassment.

JURTSDICTlQN AND VENUE

I. Jurisdiction 0(' this Court is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 451, 1331, 1337,

1343 and 1345. This action is authorized and instituted pursuant to Section 706(t)(1) and (3) of

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f)(I) and (3), and

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Section 102 ofthe Civil Rights Act or 1991,42 U.S.c. § 1981a ("Title VIT"). 2. The employment practices alleged to be unlawful were and are now being
committed within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.
PARTTES 3. Plaintif!: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "Commission"), is the agency of the United States of America charged with the administration, interpretation and enforcement of Title VIT, and is expressly authorized to bring this action by Section 706(£)(1) and(3) ofTitle VlI, 42 lJ.S.c. ~ 2000e-5(1)(1) and (3). 4. At all relevant times, Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. has continuously been a corporation doing business in the State of Tllinois and the City of St. Charles and has continuously had at least 15 employees. 5. At all relevant times, Defendant Compact Indushies, Inc. has continuously been an employer engaged in an industry affecting commerce within the meaning of Sections 701(b), (g) and (h) of Title VII, 42 U.S.c. §~ 2000c(b), (g) and (h).
STATEMENT QF CLAIMS
6. More than thilty days prior to the institution of this lawsuit, Charging Parties filed a charge with the Commission alleging violations of Title VIT by Defendant. All conditions precedent to the institution ofthis lawsuit have been fulfilled.
7. Since at least 2001, Dcfendant has engaged in unlawful employment practices at its facility in St. Charles, Illinois, in continuing violation of Section 703(a)(1) of Title VII, 42 U.S.c. §§2000e-2(a)(1). These llnlawful employment practices include, but are not limited to,
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sexually harassing Charging Parties and a class of similarly situated employees, and constructively discharging certain members of the class of similarly situated employees as a result of the sexual harassment.
8. The effect of the practices complained of in paragraph 7 ahove has heen to deprive Charging Parties or eqllul ~mploymenl oppOltunities and otherwise adversely affect their status as employees, because of their sex.
9. The effect of the practices complained of in paragraph 7 above has been to deprive a class of similarly situated employees of equal employment opportunities and othelwise adversely affect their status as employees, hecause of their sex.
10. The unlawlhl employment practices complained of in paragraph 7 above were and arc intentional.
11. The unlawful omployment practices complained of in paragraph 7 above were and are done with malice or with reckless indifference to the federally protecred rights of Charging Parties and a class of similarly situated employees.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF Whereli)re, the Commission respectfully requests thattbis Court: A. Grant a pellllanent injunction onjoining Defendant, its officers, successors, assigns, and all persons in active concert or participation with it, from engaging in sexual harassment and any other employment practice which discriminates on the basis of sex. D. Order Defendant to institute and cany out policies, practices, and programs which provide equal employment opportunities for all employees regardless of their sex and which eradicate the effects of its past and prestmt unlawful employment practices.
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C. Order D~fendant to make whole certain members of the class of similarly situated

employees by providing appropriate baekpay with prejudgment interest, in amounts to be

de!eTlllined at trial, and other affinnative relief necessary to eradicate the effects of its unlawful

employment practices.

D. Order Defendant to make whole Charging Parties and a class of similarly situated

employees by providing compensation for past and future pecuniary losses resulting Irom the

unlawful employment practices described in paragraph 7 above, in amounts to be dctermined at

trial.

E. Order Defendant to make whole Charging Parties and a class of similarly situated

employees by providing compensation for past and future nonpecuniary losses resulting from the

unlawful practices complained 01" in paragraph 7 above, including emotional pain, suffering,

inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, and humiliation, in amounts to be detemlincd at trial.

F. Order Defendant to pay Charging Parties and a class of similarly situated

employees punitive damages lor its ll1alicious and reckless conduct described in paragraph 7

above, in amounts to be determincd at trial.

G. interest.

Grant such lurther relief as the Court deoms necessary and proper in the public

11. Award the Commission its eosb in this action.

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JURY TRTAL DEMAND Tbe Commission requests a jury trial on all questions of fact raised by its complaint.
Respectfully submilled, Ronald Cooper General Counsel .T ames Lee Depll(Y General COllnsel Gwendolyn Yollng Reams Associate General Counsel
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNlTY COMMISSION
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J anne 13. Szromba Trial Attorney EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMTSSION Chicago District Offiee 500 West Madison Street Sllite 2800 Chicago, lL 60661 (312) 353·7546
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DlSTRICT OF ILLlNOIS
EASTERN DIVISION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION,
Plaintiff,
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COMPACT INDUSTRIES, INC., Defendant.

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No, 06 C 5172

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Han. Judge Guzman

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Magistrate Judge Denlow

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CONSENT m;CREE

The Litigation

l. Plaintiff, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (hereafter the "EEOC"), filed

this action on September 25, 2006, alleging that Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. ("Compact"

or "Defendant") discriminated against six (6) Charging Parties and a class of employees who did

not file charges (collectively, "the claimants"), in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of

1964, as amended, 42 U,S,C, § 2000e et seg. ("Title VII"), and § 102 of the Civil Rights Act of

1991,42 U.S.C. § 1981A, by subjecting them to harassment, a hostile work environment, and

constructive discharge because of their sex. Compact expressly denies the allegations in the

lawsuit and further denies that it discriminated against any of its current or former employees

under Title VlI.

2, All of the parties to this action desire to avoid the additional expense, delay and

uncertainty which would result from the continuance of this litigation and desire to formulate a

plan to be embodied in a Consent Decree which will promote and effectuate the purposes of

Title VII.

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3, The parties agree that this Consent Decree fully and finally resolves any and all

claims arising out of the underlying Complaint, including any and all claims asserted or that

could have been asserted in the following Charges:

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440-2006-05028 (Villasenor v, Compact Industries);

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440-2006-04288 (Garcia-Macias v, Compact Industries);

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210-2005-06661 (Garcia-Macias v. Compact Industries);

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210-2006-00411 (Gallardo v. Compact indUstries);

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210-2005-00485 (Perez v, Compact Industries);

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210-2005-00483 (Vargas v, Compact Industries);

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2 t 0-2005-00524 (Montano v, Compact Industries);

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210-2005-00482 (Fernandez v. Compact Industries);

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440-2007-01194 (Bejarano v, Compact Industries);

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440-2006-08338 (Gallardo v. Compact Industries); and

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440-2006-04300 (Gallarzo v. Compact Industries),

This Consent Decree additionally finally and fully resolves any and all claims of sexual

harassment that were asserted or could have been asserted by any other individuals who receive

monetary relief under this Consent Decree,

FINDINGS

4, Having examined the terms and provisions of this Consent Decree and based on

the pleadings, records, and stipulations of the parties, this Court finds the [ollowing:

A, This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action and over the

pm1ies.

B, The terms and provisions of this Consen! Decree are fair, ade\luate, reasonable,

equitable and just The rights of the parties, the claimants and the public arc adequately

protected by thi' Consent Decree. C. This Consent Decree is in confonnity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

and Title VII, The entry of this Consent Decree will further the objectives of Title VII and will

be in the best interests of the parties, the claimants and the public.

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I), Nothing in this Consent Decree constitutes an admission nor shall it be construed

as an admission by either party as to the claims or defenses of the other. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT:

NON.DlSCRIMINAnON 5. Compact is enjoined from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex

and shall comply with 'Title VII.

NON-RETALIATION

6. Compact, its officers, agents, employees, successors, and assigns shall not

retaliate against, penalize or otherwise prejudice any employee, former employee or applicant for

employment because such person has opposed any practice made unlawful by Title VII; filed a

Complaint or Charge of Discrimination; testified, assisted, or otherwise participated in any

manner in any investigation, proceeding, hearing or litigation under Title VII; asserted any right

under this Consent Decree; Or otherwise exercised his or her rights under Title VII.

MONETARY RELIEF

7. a) Compact shall pay the gross sum of threG hundred and twenty live
thousand dollars ($325,000), to resolve the claims of the claimants. This sum shall be distributed

in the amounts indicated in the Release Agreements signed by the claimants and provided to

Compact by the EEOC, and equal in the aggregate to three hundred and rwenty five thousand

dollars ($325,000).

b) Within ten (10) days of the entry of this Decree" the EEOC shall mail to

each claimant a blank release (Exhibit B, attached). c) Within ten (10) days after receipt by Compact ofa Release Agreement in

the format of Exhibit B from an EEOC claimant, Compact shall issue and mail by certified mail

to each such claimant, a check in the amount indicated on the release, payable to the order of

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such claimant to the address indicated on the release, as settlement of this case by the EEOC, with a copy to the EEOC.
d) Payment to the claimants shall not be deemed to be for lost wages. Defendant shall not make withholdings and shall issue 1099 forms to the Charging Parties and claimants nO later than January 30, 2008. The 1099 forms shall bear the Social Security Number and be mailed to the address shown on the release agreements signed by the claimants. Each claimant will be responsible for paying income taxes, if any.
NOTICE POSTING 8. Within ten (10) days after the Court's entry of this Consent Decree and for the duration of this Decree, Compact shall continuously post the notice anncxed hereto as Exhibit A, along with a Spanish translation to be provided by EEOC (the notice and its translation shall, hereinafter, be referred to collectively as "the Notice"), in a location prominently visible to Compact employees. Within ten (10) days after the Consent Decree is entered, Compact shall certify in writing to Ihe Chicago District Office of the EEOC that the Notice has been posted, and shall inform the EEOC of Ihe location where it has been posted. Compact shall permit a
or representative of EEOC to enter Compact's premises for purposes verifying compliance with
this paragraph at any time during normal busine>s hours. RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING
9. Compact shall maintain records of any complaints, formal or informal, oral or in writing, that it receives relating to harassment based on sex, or for alleged retaliation for making complaints of sexual harassment, including the name, address and telephone number of the complainant; the allegations made by the complainant: the nature of Compact's investigation of such allegations; and any action taken by Compact in response to such complaints, for the

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duration ofthis Consent Decrec_ 10. Beginning six (6) months after entry of this Consent Decree and every six (6)
months thereafter for the duration of this Consent Decree, Compact shall furnish the EEOC with reports reflecting the information detailed in the records described in Paragraph 9 of this Consent Decree. Compact's last report will be submined to the EEOC two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the Decree is to expire.
11. For the term of this Consent Decree and upon five (5) business days' notice to Compact, the EEOC, when it has reasonable cause to believe that Compact is not in compliance with the terms of this Consent Decree, shall have access to Compact's facility during normal business hours to review and copy any documents related to determining compliance at its facility and to interview any personnel employed by Compact for the purpose of determining Compact's compliance with the terms of this Cl)nSent Decree. Compact's attorney will be allowed to be present during any such examination of records and/or during interviews of any supervisory cmployee(s)_
TRAINING 12. During each of the two (2) years covered by this Consent Decree, Compact shall arrange for annual training of all employees, including supervisors and managers, regarding the requirements of Title VII and Compact's policies prohibiting discrimination under Title VI!. Compact shall submit to the EEOC for its approval the credentials of the trainer and proposed training program, including all materials to be used or distributed to employees prior to any such training. Within five (5) days after the completion of the training described above, Compact will certify to the EEOC that the training has been completed, the name(s) of the person(s) conducting the training, the timers), duration and date(s) the training were held and a list

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identifying by name and position all individuals who received the training. The first training shall take place within forty-five (45) days .fter entry of this Consent Decree. Compact will also provide the EEOC with all materials used or distributed at such training, if those materials are different from that previously produced to the EEOC.
DURAnON OF DECREEIRETENTION OF JURISDICTION 13. n,e tenns of this Consent Decree shall be in effeet (and the Court will retain jurisdiction of this matter to enforee this Decree) for a period of two (2) years from the date on which this Consent Decree is entered, provided, however, that if, at the end of the two (2) year period there are disputes that remain unresolved, and written notice is given by the party claiming that such disputers) remain unresolved, the term of this Decree shall be automatically extended until such time as all such disputes have been resolved. Thereafter, this Court shall dissolve this Consent Decree and shall dismiss this cause with prej\ldice.
CUSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES 14. Each party to this action shall bear its own attomeys' fees, costs, and expenses.
DISPUTE RESOUJTION 15. If the EEOC has reasonable cause to believe that Compact has violated any of the
terms or this Consent Decree, the EEOC shall notify Compact in writing, and Compact will then
have ten (10) business days in which to satisfy the EEOC that there has not been a violation or that a violation has been corrected. If, at the expiration of such time period, EEOC has not been so satisfied, then the EEOC may immediately apply to the Court for appropriate relief.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 16. The terms of this Consent Decree shall be binding upon the present and future directors, officers, managers, agents, successors, and assigns of Compact. Compact, and any

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successor of Compact, will provide a copy of this Decree to any organization which proposes to acquire or merge with Compact, Or allY successor of Compact, prior to the effectiveness of any such acquisition or merger. This paragraph shall not be deemed a limit to any remedies available in the event of any contempt tinding by the Court for a violation of this Decree.
17. When this Consellt Decree requires the submission by Compact of reports, notices, or other materials to the EEOC, such materials shall be mailed to: Compact Senlement, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chicago District Office, Legal Division, 500 West Madison, Suite 2800, Chicago, TIlinois, 6066 J.
18. Il1is Consent Decree shall expire by its own terms at the end of two (2) years after entry, without further action by the parties, subject to the provisions in paragraph 13.

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ENTERED AND APPROVED FOR:
For the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSIUN 1801 L Street, N,W, Washington, D.C, 20507
RONALD COOPER General Counsel
JAMES LEE Deputy General Coun,el
For the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 500 W, Madison St., Ste, 2800 Chicago,.IL 60661 (312) 353-8558

MPACT INDUSTRIES, INC.

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Fisher & Phillips, LLP 140 South Dearborn St. Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60603

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EXHIBIT A

NOTICE TO ALL COWACT INDUSTRIES, lNC. EMPLOYEES
This Notice is being posted pursuant to a Consent Decree entered by the federal ooult in EEOC v.
Comp.etlndustries. Inc.. No. 06 C 5172 (N.D. liL). resolving a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") against Compact Industries, Inc. ("Compacf!).
In its Slllt, the EEOC alleged that Compa.ct discriminated against a class of employees in violation ofTitl. VB ofthc Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 42 U.S.C. § 2000c et seq. ("Title VII"), and § 102 of (he Civil Rights Act of 1991,42 USC. § 1981a, by subjecting them to hara"ment and a hostile work environment because ofthcLr sex. Compact denies alll'he nllegntjons in the lawsuit and denies that it discriminated against any of it, current or former employeos under Title VII.
To resnlve the case Compact and the EEOC have entered into a Consent Decree which provided, 1
among other things, that:
I. Compact pay monetary damages to • class of employees;
2. Compact will not discriminate on the basis. of sex;
3. Compact will not retaliate against any person because he Or she opposed any practice made unlawful by Title VII, filed a Title VII charge of discrimination, participated in any Title VII proceeding, or assened any rights under the Consent Decree;
4. Compact will train all employees, including man.gement and supervisory cmployees, regarding their duties and obligations under Title VII.
The EEOC enforces (he federal laws against discrimination in employment on the basi, of sex,
race, color! religion, national origin, age Or disability. If you believe you have been discriminated
again.t based on sex Or retaliated against, you should report this to Compact's Director of Hurnan Resource and you may also contact the EEOC at (312) 353-8195. The EEOC charge., no fces and has employees who ~peak languages other UUUl Engli~h_
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE AND MUST NOT BE DEFACED BY ANYONE

This Notice must remain posted for two yoars frolll tbe date below and must nol be altered,

defaced or covered by any other material, Any questions about this Notice or compliance

4 / with illl termS may he directed to: Compact Settlement, EEO 500 West Madison St

Suile 2800, C icago, IlIinoi. 60661.

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Hon. Ronald A. Guzman

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EXHIBITB
RELEASE AGREEMENT
I, _ _ ., _ _ _ _ ".' in consideration for $ _ _ __ paid to me by Compact
Industries, Inc., in connection with the resolution of EEOC v. Compact Industries. Inc., No. 06 C ,
5172 (N.D. IlL), waive my right to recover for any claims of sex discrimination arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000c et seg. that I had or could have broughl against Compact Industries, Inc., prior to the date of this release and that
were included in the claims alleged in the EEOC's complaint in EEOC v. Compact Industrie~, Inc., No. 06 C 5172 (N.D. 111.). [I also dismiss with prejudice my Charge of Discrimination
_ _ _ _ _ _ which I filed Wilh the EEOC [, which includes a claim of retaliation].]

Dat.

Address

City, State, Zip Code

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DENLOW, TERMED
United States District Court Northern District of Illinois - CM/ECF LIVE, Ver 3.0 (Chicago)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:06-cv-05172

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Compact Industries, Inc. Assigned to: Honorable Ronald A. Guzman Cause: 42:1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)

Date Filed: 09/25/2006 Date Terminated: 01/11/2007 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

Plaintiff
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

represented by Jeanne B. Szromba United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 353-7546 Email: jeanne.szromba@eeoc.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Diane Ilene Smason United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 353-7568 Email: diane.smason@eeoc.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

John C. Hendrickson United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 353-8551 Fax: (312) 353-8555 Email: john.hendrickson@eeoc.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V. Defendant

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Compact Industries, Inc.

represented by Kristine E. Aubin Connelly, Sheehan & Moran 150 South Wacker Drive Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 372-1969 Email: kaubin@csh-law.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael James Sheehan Connelly, Sheehan & Moran 150 South Wacker Drive Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 372-1969 Email: msheehan@csh-law.com LEAD ATTORNEY
Nadine C. Abrahams Fisher and Phillips LLP 140 South Dearborn Street Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 346-8061 Fax: (312) 346-3179 Email: nabrahams@laborlawyers.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Brian K LaFratta Fisher & Phillips LLP 140 South Dearborn Street Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 580-7809 Email: blafratta@laborlawyers.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed
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Docket Text

1 COMPLAINT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Jury Demand.(td, ) (Entered: 09/27/2006)
2 CIVIL Cover Sheet. (td, ) (Entered: 09/27/2006)
3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Jeanne B. Szromba. (td, ) (Entered: 09/27/2006)

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4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Diane Ilene Smason. (td, ) (Entered: 09/27/2006)
5 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by John C. Hendrickson. (td, ) (Entered: 09/27/2006)
6 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. by Nadine C. Abrahams (Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 10/03/2006)
7 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. by Brian K LaFratta (LaFratta, Brian) (Entered: 10/03/2006)
8 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : The Court orders the parties to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Status hearing set for 11/29/2006 at 09:30 AM. Mailed notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 10/10/2006)
9 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Compact Industries, Inc. waiver sent on 9/26/2006, answer due 11/27/2006. (Szromba, Jeanne) (Entered: 10/10/2006)
10 MOTION by Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. to stay proceedings to compel the EEOC to engage in good faith negotiations (Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 10/20/2006)
11 NOTICE of Motion by Nadine C. Abrahams for presentment of motion to stay10 before Honorable Ronald A. Guzman on 10/26/2006 at 09:30 AM. (Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 10/20/2006)
12 MEMORANDUM by Compact Industries, Inc. in Support of motion to stay10 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 10/20/2006)
13 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. by Kristine E. Aubin (Aubin, Kristine) (Entered: 10/24/2006)
14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. by Michael James Sheehan (Sheehan, Michael) (Entered: 10/24/2006)
15 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : Motion to stay 10 is dismissed without prejudice, Motion hearing held on 10/26/2006 regarding motion to stay 10. Status hearing to stand. Mailed notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 10/27/2006)
16 MOTION by Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. for extension of time to file answer or Otherwise Plead (Agreed) (Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
17 NOTICE of Motion by Nadine C. Abrahams for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer16 before Honorable Ronald A. Guzman on 11/30/2006 at 09:30 AM. (Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
18 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : Status hearing set for 11/29/06 is reset to 12/1/2006 at 09:30 AM. on Court's own motion. Mailed notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 11/28/2006)

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19 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : MOTION by Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. for extension of time to file answer or Otherwise Plead (Agreed)16 is granted to and including 12/27/06. Status hearing set for 12/1/06 is reset to 1/3/2007 at 09:30 AM. Mailed notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 11/28/2006)
20 MOTION by Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. for extension of time to file answer or Otherwise Plead (Second Agreed) (Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 12/26/2006)
21 NOTICE of Motion by Nadine C. Abrahams for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer20 before Honorable Ronald A. Guzman on 1/4/2007 at 09:30 AM. (Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 12/26/2006)
22 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman :Defendant's motion for extension of time to answer 20 is granted to and including 1/12/07. Status hearing held on 1/3/2007. Status hearing set for 1/12/2007 at 09:30 AM.Mailed notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 01/04/2007)
23 MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. for Entry of Consent Decree (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Consent Decree))(Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 01/09/2007)
24 NOTICE of Motion by Nadine C. Abrahams for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief23 before Honorable Ronald A. Guzman on 1/11/2007 at 09:30 AM. (Abrahams, Nadine) (Entered: 01/09/2007)
25 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman :Status hearing set for 1/12/07 is reset to 1/26/2007 at 09:30 AM. on Court's own motion. Mailed notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 01/10/2007)
26 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman :Motion by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Defendant Compact Industries, Inc. for Entry of Consent Decree 23 is granted. Civil case terminated. Any pending motions or schedules are stricken as moot. Mailed notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
27 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : Enter parties' consent decree. Mailed notices (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
28 CONSENT DECREE Signed by Judge Ronald A. Guzman on 1/11/2007:(gcy, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)

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