IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOI~
EASTERN DMSION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY )coMMISSION,

Plaintiff,

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I Civil Actl°n N~U~)

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STREATOR BRICK, INC. SEP 0 4 2003 ) JURY TRIAL DEMAND

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Defendant.

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MATTE JUDGE BOBRICK

NATURE 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 ~ ("Title VII"), and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, 42 U.S.C. § 1981a, to correct unlawful employment practices on the basis of race and to provide appropriate relief to Charles Williams and a class of employees who were adversely affected by such practices. Plaintiff, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"), alleges that Defendant Streator Brick, Inc. subjected Charles Williams and a class of black employees to harassment because of their race and subjected a class of white employees to direct harassment because of their association with black employees.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE 1. This action is brought by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. 2. This action is authorized and instituted pursuant to § 706(0(1), § 706(f)(3), and § 707(a) through (c) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §2000e-5(f)(1) §2000e-5(f)(3), and §2000e6(a) through (c).

3. This court has jurisdiction of this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 3§ 451, 1331, 1337, 1343, 1345, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e-5(f)(3), 2000e-6(a-c), and § 102 of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, 42 U.S.C. § 1981A.
4. The unlawful acts alleged below were and are now being committed within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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5. Plaintiff, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC" or the "Commission"), is an agency of the United States of America charged with the administration, interpretation and enforcement of Title VII, and is expressly authorized to bring this action by § 706(0(1), § 707(a) and §707(c) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §2000e5(f)(1), §2000e-6(a), and §2000e-6(c).
6. At all relevant times, Defendant Streator Brick, Inc. has continuously been a corporation doing business in LaSalle County, Illinois.
7. At all relevant times, Streator Brick, Inc. has continuously had at least fifteen (15) employees.
8. At all relevant times, Streator Brick, Inc. has continuously been an employer engaged in an industry affecting commerce within the meaning of Sections 70 l(b), (g) and 0a) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e(b), (g) and (h).
STATEMENT OF CLAIMS 9. More than thirty (30) days prior to the institution of this lawsuit, Charles Williams filed a charge of discrimination with the Commission alleging violations of Title VII by Streator Brick, Inc. 10. On about March 4, 2003, the EEOC issued a Letter of Determination to Streator Brick, Inc. finding that Defendant had discriminated against Charles Williams and a class of employees. 11. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f)(1), EEOC’s representatives attempted to.
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eliminate the unlawful employment practices alleged below and to effect voluntary compliance with Title VII prior to institution of this lawsuit but EEOC was unable to secure an acceptable conciliation agreement.
12. All conditions precedent to the institution of this lawsuit have been fulfilled. 13. Since at least December 2001, Defendant has failed to use reasonable care to prevent and correct promptly acts of racial harassment perpetrated by co-workers against Charles Williams and a class of black employees who were adversely affected by such practices and also a class of white employees who were subjected to direct harassment because of their association with black employees, in continuing violation of §703(a) of Tiflc VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(a). These unlawful employment practices include, but are not limited to, failing to use reasonable care to prevent and correct promptly racially harassing behavior by co-workers towards Charles Williams and a class of black employees and a class of white employees who were harassed because of their association with black employees. 14. The result of the practices complained of in paragraph 13 has been to deprive equal employment opportunities to Charles Williams and a class of black employees and a class of white employees who were harassed because of their association with black employees, and otherwise adversely affect their status as employees beeanse of race. 15. The unlawful employment practices complained of above were intentional. 16. The unlawful practices complained of above were done with malice or with reckless indifference to the. federally protected fights of Charles Williams and a class of black employees and a class of white employees who were harassed because of their association with black employees.
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PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, the Commission requests that this Court: A. Grant a permanent injunction enjoining Defendant, its officers, successors, assigns, and all persons in active concert or participation with them, from engaging in any employment practices which discriminate on the basis of race; B. Order Defendant to institute and carry out policies, practices and programs which provide equal employment opportunities for its employees regardless of race, and which eradicate the effects of its unlawful employment practices; C. Order Defendant to make whole Charles Williams and a class of black employees and a class of white employees who were subjected to direct harassment because of their association with black, by providing compensation for non-pecuniary losses resulting from those unlawful employment practices including emotional pain, humiliation, and inconvenience in amounts to be determined at trial; D. Order Defendant to pay to Charles Williams and a class of black employees and a class of white employees who were subjected to direct harassment because of their association with black employees, punitive damages for its malicious and reckless conduct in an amount to be determined at trial. E. Prohibit Defendant from discriminating against any individual for engaging in protected activity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or for opposing practices made unlawful by Title VII, or for participating in this law suit; F. Grant such further relief as this Court deems necessary and proper in the public interest; and G. Award the Commission its costs in this action.
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JURY TRIAL DEMAND The Commission requests a jury trial on all questions of fact raised by the Complaint.
Respectfully submitted, Eric S. Dreiband General Counsel

James Lee Deputy General Counsel

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

1801 "L" Sleet, N.W.

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Supervisory Trial Attorney
Pamela Moor~-Gibbs Trial Attorney
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800 Chicago, Illinois 60661 (312) 886-9120

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Civil Cover Sheet
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
Civil Cover Sheet
This automated JS44 conforms generally to the manual JS-44 approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974. The data is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. The information contained herein neither replaces nor supplements the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law. This form is authorized for use ~ in the Northern District of Illinois.

Plaintiff(s): EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
County of Residence:
Plaintiffs Atty: Pamela S. Moore-Gibbs Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 500 W. Madison, Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60661 312-886-9120

Defendant(s):STREATOR BRIC_K, IN~.

County of Res’dence: Defendant’s Atty:

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II. Basisof Jurisdiction: 1. U.S. Gov’t Plaintiff
III. Citizenship of Principal Parties (Diversity Cases Only)
Plaintiff:- N/A Defendant:- N/A

JUDGE RONALD-GUZMAN

IV. Origin"

1. Original Proceeding

V. Nature of Suit:

442 Employment

VI.Cause of Action:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq. ("Title VII"), and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, 42 U.S.C. § 1981a, to correct the unlawful employment practices on

the basis of race.

¯ VII. Requested in~omplaint

Class Action:

Dollar Demand:

Jury Demand: Yes

VIII. This case IS NOT a refiling of a previously dismissed case.

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In th~ Matter of

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
EASTERN DIVISION

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Plaintiff,
V.
Streator Brick, Inc., Defendant.
APPEARANCES ARE HEREBY FILED BY THE UNDERSIGNED AS ATTORNEY(S) FOR:
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION JUDGE RONALD GUZVAN

MAGISTI~ATE IUDGB BOBRICK

(A)

Pamela S. Moore~iCbs

N~ell¢ 12. Brennan

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

500 W. Madison, Suite 2800

C IT’Y/~ TATF-/7-J/’ Chicago, IL 60661

TELEPHONE NI~ER
312-886-9120

FAX NUMBE~
312-353-8555

~"’=°~’ pamela.mooregibbs@eeoc.gov

IDID4T1FICATION NUMBER (SEE ITEM 4 ON REVERSE)
ARDC No. 06197710

ARDC No. 06228901

500 W. Madison, Suite 2800

Chicago, IL 60661

TELEPHONI~ NL%4BER

FAX NUMBER

312-353-7582

I 312-353-8555

~’~°’~" noelle.brennan@eeoe.gov

IDE~’CYI/~.CATION NUME~R (SEE ITEM 4 ON REVEP.~}

TRIAL A"IWORNE~?

YES [] NO []

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NAMB

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Ec ml Employment Opportunity Commission
~I’REET ADDRI
500 W. Madison, Suite 2800

Chicago, IL 60661

TELEPHONE NUMBER
312-353-8551

312-353-8555

~’~D~" j ohn.hendrickson@eeoc.gov

IDEI’4TI FICATION NUMI~R (SEE ~ 4 ON REV F,R~E) ARDC No. 01187589

STI~EET ADDRESS TELEPHONE NI.It4BEIt IDENTIFICATION ~ (SEE ~ 4 ON BEVER,~) MEMBER OF TRIAL BA~?

DESIGNATED

 
 -=:ss MinuIe Order Form (~7) ~ited States District Court, Northern District ofIllinois

Name of AssiiDed JudIe or Magistrate Judie

Ronald A. Guzman

Sittin. Jud.clf Olio... lbaD AIIlgueei Judee

CASE NUMBER

03 C 6192

DATE

6/30/2004

CASE TITLE
MOTION:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY vs. STREATOR BRICK, INC.
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ofthc motion being presented.]

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Filed motion of [ use listing in "Motion" box above.]

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Brief in support of motion due _ _.

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Answer briefto motion due_ _. Reply to answer brief due_ _.

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RulinglHearing on _ _ set for _ _ at _ _.

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Status hearing[beldlcontinued to] [set forlre-set for] on _ _ set for _ _ at _ _ _.

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Pretrial conference[heldlcontinued to] [set for/re-set for] on _ _ set for _ _ at _ _.

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Trial[set forlre-set for] on _ _ at _ _.

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[Bench/Jury trial] [Hearing] heldlcontinued to _ _ at _ _.

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This case is dismissed [with/without] prejudice and without costs[by/agreementlpursuant to]
o FRCP4(m) 0 Local Rule 41.1 0 FRCP4I(a)(I) 0 FRCP4I(a)(2).

(I0) II [Other docket entry] Enter Consent decree. This case is terminated. Any pending motions and schedules are stricken as moot.

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[For further detail see order attached to the original minute order.]

No notices required, advised in open court.

No notices required.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ll..LINOIS
EASTERN DMSION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ) COMMISSION, Plaintiff,
v.
STREATOR BRICK, INC. Defendant.

Case No. 03 C 6192 Judge Gllzman

CONSENT DECREE The Litigation
Plaintift Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (hereafter the "EEOC"), filed this action on September 4, 2003, alleging that Defendant Streator Brick, Inc. (Streator Brick) discriminated against Charging Party Charles Williams and a class ofemployees, in violation of
Title vn of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e~. ("Title Vll") and
§ 102 ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1991,42 U.S.C. § 1981A, by subjecting Williams and a class of black employees to harassment because of their race and SUbjecting a class of white employees to direct harassment because oftheir association with black employees. As a result of the parties having engaged in settlement discussions, the parties have agreed that this action should be finally resolved by entry ofthis Consent Decree. This Consent Decree is intended to and does fully and fmaIlyresolve any and all claims arising out of the Complaint.
Findings Having examined the terms and provisions ofthis Consent Decree and based on the pleadings, records, and stipulations of the parties, this Court finds the following:

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

parties.
B.

The terms and provisions ofthis Consent Decree are fair, adequate, reasonable,

equitable andjust. The rights of the parties are adequately protected by this Consent Decree.

. C. This Consent Decree conforms with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and
Title vn. The entry of this Consent Decree will further the objectives ofTitle vn and will be in

the best interest ofthe parties and the public.

D. NOW TIIEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADruDGED AND DECREED THAT:

Non-Discrimination

1. In all matters arising from or relating to employment, Streator Brick, its officers

agents, employees, successors, and assigns shall not discriminate on the basis ofrace.

Non-Retaliation

2. Streator Brick, 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; 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 vn.

Monetarv Relief

3.

Streator Brick shall pay compensatory damllges in the total sum of

thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00). After the Consent Decree has been entered and within

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fourteen (14) business days after the EEOC has provided to Streator Brick a Release form (attached as Exhibit A to this Consent Decree) executed by Charles Williams and each ofthe two (2) class members identified previously in this litigation, Streator Brick shall issue, by certified mail: I) a check payable to Charles Williams in the swn oftwenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) representing compensatory damages; and 2) checks payable to the two class members in the amounts of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) each, for a total of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) representing compensatory damages. Streator Brick will issue LR.S.I 099 forms for each ofthese payments, and Mr. Williams and the other class members will asswne sole responsibility for payment of any local, state or federal taxes on these payments. Streator Brick shall send a copy ofthe checks to EEOC.
Notice Posting 4. Within ten (10) days after the Court's entry of this Consent Decree and for the duration ofthis Decree, Streator Brick shall continuously post the notice annexed hereto as Exhibit A at prominent locations frequented by Streator Brick employees. Within ten (10) days after the Consent Decree is entered Streator Brick shall certifY in writing to the Chicago District Office of the EEOC that the Notice has been posted, and shall inform the EEOC of the locations where it has been posted.
Record Keeping and Rtportlng '5. Streator Brick shall maintain all records concerning its implementation ofthis Consent Decree. Streator Brick shall maintain records of any complaints it receives ofrace discrimination, its investigation ofsuch complaints, and any response or action taken thereto.
6. Bt'ginning six (6) months after entry of this Consent Decree and every six (6)
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months thereafter for the duration of the Consent Decree, Streator Brick shall furnish EEOC with reports reflecting information detailed in the records described in Paragraph 5 ofthis Consent Decree. Streator Brick's last report will be submitted to EEOC two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the Decree is to expire.
7. For the term ofthe Consent Decree and upon five (5) business days notice to Streator Brick, the EEOC, when it has reasonable cause to believe Streator Brick is not in compliance with the terms of this Consent Decree, shsll have access to Streator Brick's facility to review and copy any documents related to determining compliance located at its facility and to interview any personnel employed by Streator Brick for the purpose ofdetermining Streator Brick's compliance with the terms of this Consent D~.
Training 8. Within forty-five (45) days after entry of this Consent Decree, Streator Brick shsll arrange for training of sll employees, including supervisors and managers, regarding
requirements ofTitle vn. Streator Brick shall submit to EEOC for approval, materials regarding
the training session, including the credentials of the trainer, prior to such training. Within five
(5) days after the completion of the training described above, Streator Brick will certify to EEOC
that the training has been completed, the name(s) ofthe person(s) conducting the training, the
time(s), duration and date(s) the training was held and a list identifying by name and position all individuals who received the training.
Duration or DecreelRetention orJurisdiction 9. The terms of this Consent Decree shall be in effect (and the Court will retain jurisdiction of this matter to enforce this Decree) for a period of three (3) years from the date on

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which this Consent Decree is entered, provided, however, that if, at the end of the three (3) year period, there are disputes that remain unresolved, the tenn ofthe Decree shall be automatically extended until such time as all such disputes have been resolved.
Costs and Attornevs' Fees 10. Each party to this action shall bear its own attorney's fees, costs, and expenses.
Dlspnte ResolodoD 11. IfEEOC has reasonable cause to believe that Streator Brick has violated auyof the terms of this Consent Decree, EEOC shall notify Brent DeFore of Streator Brick in writing aud Streator Brick will then have teo (10) business days from receipt ofthe letter in which to satisfy EEOC that there has not been a violation or that the violation has been corrected. Ifat the expiration ofsuch time period, EEOC has not been so satisfied, then EEOC may immediately apply to the Court for appropriate relief. 12. When this Consent Decree requires the submission by Streator Brick or reports, notices, or other materials to the Commission, such materials shall be mailed to: Streator Brick Settlement, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chicago District Office, Legal Division, SOO West Madison, Suite 2800, Chicago, Illinois 60661.
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ENTERED AND APPROVED FOR:
For the Eqnal Employment Opportunity Commission:
ERIC S. DREffiAND General Counsel
JAMES LEE Deputy General Counsel
GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS Associate General Counsel
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
I~C~O)rJ~S~I~W)1

Brent DeFore President

lane 1. Smason Supervisol)' Trial Attorney
6?~I~-d;dv Pamela S. Moor;:J)b8 Trial Attorney

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Chicago District Office

500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800

Chicago, lllinois 60661

(312) 886-9120

ENmR~ Honorable Ronald G

United States District Judge

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EXWBITA RELEASE AGREEMENT I, _ _ _ _ _ _->, for and in consideration of the sum of$_ _ _ _ payable to me
pursuant to the terms of the Consent Decree entered by the Court in EEOC v. Streator Brick, InC.,
Case No. 03 C 6192, on behalfofmyself, my heirs, assigns, executors, and agents, do hereby forever release, waive, remise, acquit, and discharge Streator Brick, Inc. (''Streator Brick"), and aU'past and present shareholders, officers, agents, employees, and representatives ofStreator Brick, as well as all successors and assignees ofStreator Brick, from any and all claims and causes of action which I now have or ever have had under Title VlI ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e~. ("Title VlI"), and § 102 ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1991,42 U.S.C. § 1981A, as a~esult ofar arising from the subject matter and claims which were
or which could have been asserted in EEOC v. Streator Brick, Inc., Case No. 03 C 6192.

Date

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NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES
This Notice is posted pursuant to the Consent Decree entered in June 2004 by the U.S. District Court resolving the lawsuit entitled U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Streator Brick. Inc.. N.D. Illinois No. 03 C 6192.
The lawsuit was based upon a Charge ofDiscrimination med with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") by an employee who alleged that he was discriminated against on the basis ofrace. The EEOC lawsuit alleged that Streator Brick permitted harassment based on race in violation ofTitle VIT of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. The EEOC and Streator Brick reached a settlement in the case, and the Court entered a Consent Decree resolving the lawsuit.
Under the terms ofthe Consent Decree, Streator Brick shull: 1) Not engage in any employment practice which discriminates on the basis ofrace; 2) Pay monetary damages; 3} Provide training to managers and employees concerning laws prohibiting employment discrimination; 4) Maintain certain information relating to employment discrimination complaints and report to the EEOC for three (3) years.
Title vn of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits employers from discriminating
on the basis of sex, race, color, religion or national origin. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the agency responsible for enforcing Title VIT. If you have any complaints of discrimination or questions concerning your rights under Title VIT, you may contact the EEOC at the address and phone number given below.
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE AND MUST NOT BE DEFACED OR REMOVED
This Notice must remain posted for three (3) years from the date shown below and must not be altered, defaced or covered by any other material. Any complaints ofdiscrimination or questions concerning this Notice or compliance with its provisions may be directed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, Illinois 60661, (312) 353-2713.

Dated:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Honorable Ronald Guzman United States District Judge

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NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES
This Notice is posted pursuant to the Consent Decree entered in June 2004 by the U.S. District Court resolving the lawsuit entitled U. S. Equal Emplovment QRportunity Commission v. Streator Brick. Inc., N.D. Illinois No. 03 C 6192.
The lawsuit was based upon a Charge of Discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") by an employee who alleged that he was discriminated against on the basis of race. The EEOC lawsuit alleged that Streator Brick permitted harassment based on race in violation of Title VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. The EEOC and Streator Brick reached a settlement in the case, and the Court entered a Consent Decree resolving the lawsuit.
Under the terms of the Consent Decree, Streator Brick shall: 1) Not engage in any employment practice which discriminates on the basis of race; 2) Pay monetary damages; 3) Provide training to managers and employees concerning laws prohibiting employment discrimination; 4) Maintain certain information relating to employment discrimination complaints and report to the EEOC for three (3) years.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of sex, race, color, religion or national origin. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the agency responsible for enforcing Title VII. If you have any complaints of discrimination or questions concerning your rights under Title VII, you may contact the EEOC at the address and phone number given below.
TillS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE AND MUST NOT BE DEFACED OR REMOVED
This Notice must remain posted for three (3) years from the date shown below and must not be altered, defaced or covered by any other material. Any complaints of discrimination or questions concerning this Notice or compliance with its provisions may be directed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, Illinois 60661, (312) 353-2713.

0-'Ct'-_-<e __ 7 Dated:_--"]I6!3<....:'3=..t?r7

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Honorable Ronald G an United States District Judge

 
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CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:03-cv-06192

EEOC v. Streator Bruck Inc Assigned to: Hon. Ronald A. Guzman Demand: $0 Cause: 42:2000 Job Discrimination (Race) Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
V. Defendant

Date Filed: 09/04/2003 Date Terminated: 06/30/2004 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff
represented by Pamela Sue Moore-Gibbs United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 353-7568 Email: pamela.moore-gibbs@eeoc.gov LEAD ATTORNEY 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
Noelle Christine Brennan Brennan & Monte, Ltd. 20 South Clark Street Suite 1530 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 422-0001 Email: nbrennan@brennan-monte.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

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Streator Brick, Inc.

represented by Martin K. LaPointe Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. 330 North Wabash Avenue 22nd Floor Chicago, IL 60611-3607 (312) 840-7000 Email: mlapointe@burkelaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Mark H Horwitch Jenkens & Gilchrist 225 West Washington Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60606-3909 (312) 425-3900 TERMINATED: 03/22/2004

Date Filed 09/04/2003
09/12/2003
10/10/2003 10/15/2003 10/30/2003 10/30/2003 11/05/2003 11/12/2003

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Docket Text

1 COMPLAINT; jury demand - Civil cover sheet - Appearance(s) of John C. Hendrickson, Noelle Christine Brennan, Pamela Moore-Gibbs as attorney(s) for plaintiff ( no summons(es) issued.) ( Documents: 1-1 through 1-3) (cdy) (Entered: 09/04/2003)
2 MINUTE ORDER of 9/12/03 by Hon. 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. The parties shall deliver a copy of the initial status report to the courtroom deputy (room 1218) three business days before the initial status hearing. Status hearing set for 11/05/03 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (cdy) (Entered: 09/15/2003)
3 WAIVER of service of summons as to defendant sent on 9/4/03 (cdy) (Entered: 10/14/2003)
SCHEDULE set on 10/15/03 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status hearing reset to 9:30 11/12/03 on parties request . Mailed notice (cjg) (Entered: 10/15/2003)
4 ANSWER and affirmative defenses by defendant to plaintiff's complaint [1-1]; Notice (cdy) (Entered: 10/31/2003)
5 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant by Martin K. LaPointe, Mark H. Horwitch (cdy) (Entered: 10/31/2003)
6 JOINT REPORT by plaintiff of parties Rule 26(F) planning meeting; Notice (cdy) (Entered: 11/06/2003)
7 MINUTE ORDER of 11/12/03 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Status hearing held and continued to 04/12/04 at 9:30 a.m. Court adopts joint report pursuant to Rule

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12/03/2003 02/05/2004 02/23/2004 02/26/2004
03/15/2004 03/22/2004
06/30/2004 06/30/2004 06/30/2004

26(F). Effective discovery cutoff 03/31/04. Expert discovery cutoff 05/31/04. Dispositive motions to be filed on or before 06/30/04. Any amendment of pleadings and adding of parties to be filed on or before 12/23/03. No notices (cdy) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
8 WITHDRAWAL of appearance by Noelle C. Brennan; Notice (cdy) (Entered: 12/04/2003)
SCHEDULE set on 2/5/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status hearing RESET to 9:30 4/16/04 on court's own motion. Mailed notice (cjg) (Entered: 02/05/2004)
9 AGREED MOTION by plaintiff to extend time for discovery ; Notice (cdy) (Entered: 03/09/2004)
10 MINUTE ORDER of 2/26/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: EEOC agreed motion to extend time for fact discovery [9-1], is granted to and including 06/30/04. Expert discovery closes 08/30/04. Dispositive motions to be filed on or before 09/30/04. Status hearing set for 06/30/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (cdy) (Entered: 03/09/2004)
11 MOTION by defendant to withdraw appearance ; Notice (cdy) (Entered: 03/23/2004)
12 MINUTE ORDER of 3/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Defendant's motion to withdraw appearance on behalf of defendant Streator Brick, Inc. [11-1], is granted. No court appearance required on 03/23/04. Mailed notice (cdy) (Entered: 03/23/2004)
13 JOINT MOTION by the parties for entry of consent decree (cdy) (Entered: 07/01/2004)
14 MINUTE ORDER of 6/30/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Status hearing held. Joint motion for entry of consent decree [13-1] taken under advisement. No notice (cdy) (Entered: 07/01/2004)
15 MINUTE ORDER of 6/30/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: This case is terminated. Any pending motions and schedules are stricken as moot terminating case. (Entered Consent Decree.) Mailed notice (cdy) (Entered: 07/09/2004)

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