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NATURE OF THE ACTION

This is an action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to correct unlawful

employment practices on the hasis of age and to provide appropriate relief to Raees Yawer

("Yawer"). The Commission alleges that, since Yawer, then age 52, began working at Town &

Country Credit Corp.'s ("Town & Country") Naperville, Illinois facility on May 1,2002 until on

or about October I, 2003, Town & Country subjected her to almost daily harassment because of

her age, and then on july 23,2003, demoted her because of her age.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

I. Jurisdiction of 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 7(b) of the Age

Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 626(b) (the "ADEA"),

which incorporates by reference Sections 16(e) and 17 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

(the "FLSA"), as an1t;lnded, 29 U.S.c. §§ 216(c) and 217.

2. The employment practices alleged to be ,mlawful were committed within the

jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Northern District of 1I1inois, Eastern

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PARTIES

3. Plaintiff, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "CoIl1ll1ission"), is

the agency of the United States of America charged with the administration, interpretation and

cnforcemcnt of the ADEA and is expressly authorized to bring this action by Section 7(b) ofthe

ADEA, 29 U.S.C. § 626(b), as amended by Section 2 of Reorganization Plan No. I of 1978, 92

Stat. 3781, and by Public Law 98-532 (1984), 98 Stat. 2705.

4. At all relevant times, Defendant, Town & Country Credit Corp. ("Defendant"), a

Delaware corporation, has continuously been doing business in the State of Illinois and the Cities

of Naperville and Itasca, and has continnously had at least 20 employees.

5. At all relevant times, Defendant has continuously been an employer engaged in an

industry affecting commerce within the meaning of Sections II(b), (g) and (h) of the ADEA, 29

U.S.C. §§ 630(b), (g) and (h).

CONCILiATION

6. PriOT to institution of this lawsuit, the Commission's representatives attempted to

eliminate the unlawful employment practices alleged below and to effect vohmtary compliance

with the ADEA through infom1ul methods of conciliation, conference and persuasion within the

meaning of Section 7(b) of the ADEA, 29 U.S.C. § 626(b).

STATEMENT OF CLAIMS

7.

Since at least May 1, 2002, the Defendant has engaged in unlawful employment

practices at its Naperville, Illinois facility, in violation of Section 4 of the ADEA, 29 U.S.c. §

623(a). The practices include harassing Yawcr because of her age, by, including but not limited

to, mimicking her and referring to her as "Ya-Ya"(the Greek word for "grandmother"), and then

demoting her on or about July 23,2003. 8. The effect of the practices complained of in paragraph 7 above has been to
deprive Yawer of equal employment opportunities and otherwise adversely affect her status as an employee, because of her age.
9. The unlawful employment practices complained of in paragraph 7 above were willful within the meaning ofSeetion 7(b) of the ADEA, 29 U.S.c. § 626(b).
PRAYER FOR RELIEF Wheretore, the Commission respectfully requests that this Court; A. Grant a permanent injunction enjoining Defendant, its officers, successors, assigns and all persons in active concert or participation with it, from engaging in harassment and discriminatory demotion and any other employment practice which discriminates on the basis of age against individuals 40 years of age and older. B. Order Defendant to institute and carry out policies, practices and programs which provide equal employment opportunities for individuals 40 years of age and older, and which eradicate the effects of its past and present unlawful employment practices. C. Gran! a judgment requiring Defendant to pay appropriate back wages in an amount to be determined at trial, an equal sum as liquidated damages, and prejudgment interest to Yawer. D. Grant such further relief as the Court deems necessary and proper in the public interest. E. Award the Commission its costs ofthis action.
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JURY TRIAL DEMAND The Commission requests a jury trial on all questions of fact raised by its complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
James Lee Deputy General Counsel Gwendolyn Young Reams Associate General Counsel EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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COMMISSION Chicago District Office 500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 353-7546
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CASE No. 06-2197 JUDGE KENNELLY

CONSENT DECREE

THE LITIGATION

1. Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC” or “Commission”) filed

this action alleging that Defendant Town & Country Credit Corp (“TCCC”) discriminated

against Raees Yawer (“Yawer”) on the basis of her age, in violation of The Age Discrimination

in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. §621 et seq. (“ADEA”), by subjecting her to a hostile

work environment and demoting her because of her age (the “EEOC’s Complaint”).

2. In the interest of resolving this matter, and as a result of comprehensive settlement

negotiations, the parties have agreed that this action should be finally resolved by entry of this

Consent Decree. This Consent Decree fully and finally resolves any and all issues and claims by

EEOC arising out of the Complaint filed by the EEOC in this action and EEOC’s Letter of

Determination dated January 31, 2005, relating to Charge No. 210 2003 34991, including claims

of sex discrimination under Title VII. 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.

TCCC denies all allegations in the EEOC’s Complaint and the EEOC’s Letter of Determination

dated January 31, 2005, relating to Charge No. 210 2003 34991, including claims of sex

discrimination under Title VII.

FINDINGS

3. Having carefully examined the terms and provisions of this Consent Decree, and based on the pleadings, records, and stipulations of the parties, the Court finds the following:
a. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action and of the parties.
b. The terms of this Consent Decree are adequate, fair, reasonable, equitable and just. The rights of the parties and the public interest are adequately protected by this Consent Decree.
c. This Consent Decree conforms with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the ADEA and is not in derogation of the rights or privileges of any person. The entry of this Consent Decree will further the objectives of the ADEA and will be in the best interest of the parties and the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT: INJUNCTION AGAINST AGE DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION
4. TCCC, its officers, agents, employees, assigns, and all other persons, acting in concert with it shall not discriminate on the basis of age. 5. TCCC, its officers, agents, employees, assigns, and all other persons, acting in concert with it shall not engage in any form of unlawful retaliation against any person because such person has opposed any practice made unlawful under the ADEA, filed a Charge of Discrimination under the ADEA, testified or participated in any manner or investigation proceeding, or hearing under the ADEA, or asserted any rights under this decree.

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MONETARY RELIEF

6. Defendant shall pay Yawer the aggregate sum of $70,000 for her claims, inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs. The method and timing of the distribution of these funds is subject to a separate agreement between Yawer and Defendant and is not part of this Consent Decree. Yawer has been represented in the negotiation and execution of that separate agreement by her own private counsel who has represented her both in connection with this case and other pending litigation between Yawer and Defendant, and that agreement has never been reviewed or approved by EEOC. Within ten (10) days of distribution of these funds, Defendant shall send to EEOC a copy of the check or checks.
CESSATION OF OPERATIONS 7. TCCC hereby represents and warrants that as of the date hereof it has closed all field operations, has no employees and has ceased conducting business
and has no present intention to resume mortgage lending operations in the future. In the event that TCCC resumes the conduct of business, TCCC shall be required to take the actions set forth in paragraphs 8 – 13, below. TCCC shall notify the EEOC within thirty (30) days of the date it resumes business.
POSTING OF NOTICE 8. Within ten (10) business days after the entry of this Consent Decree, TCCC shall post a same-size copy of the Notice attached as Exhibit A to this Consent Decree in all its locations where notices to employees and applicants for employment at its facilities are normally posted. The Notice shall remain posted for two (2) years from the date of entry of this Consent Decree. TCCC shall each take all reasonable steps to ensure that its posting is not altered, defaced or covered by any other material. TCCC shall certify to the EEOC in writing within ten (10) days
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after entry of this Consent Decree that the copy of the Notice has been properly posted. TCCC shall permit a representative of the EEOC to enter its premises for purposes of verifying compliance with this Paragraph at any time during normal business hours. 9. For a period of two (2) years following the entry of this Consent Decree, TCCC shall maintain and make available for inspection and copying by the EEOC records each complaint of age discrimination (including the name, social security number, address, and telephone number of the complainant, details of the complaint of age discrimination and details of all actions taken in response to the complaint of age discrimination. 10. TCCC shall make all documents or records referred to in paragraph 9, above, available for inspection and copying within ten (10) business days after the EEOC so request. In addition, TCCC shall make available all persons within its employ whom the EEOC request for purposes of verifying compliance with this Consent Decree and shall permit a representative of the EEOC to enter its premises for such purposes. 11. Nothing in this Consent Decree shall be construed to limit any obligation TCCC may otherwise have to maintain records under ADEA or any other law or regulation.
REPORTING 12. TCCC shall furnish to the EEOC the following written reports semi-annually for a period of two (2) years following the entry of this Consent Decree. The first report shall be due six (6) months after the entry of this Consent Decree. The final report shall be due twenty-three (23) months after entry of this Consent Decree. Each such report shall contain (a) the information required to be maintained pursuant to paragraph 9, above, and (b) a certification by TCCC that the Notice required to be posted pursuant to paragraph 8, above, remained posted during the entire six (6) month period preceding the report.
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TRAINING 13. TCCC shall provide training on age discrimination to its employees. Within sixty (60) days of the resumption of business, TCCC shall submit a plan to the EEOC to provide training on age discrimination to its employees. EEOC shall have fifteen (15) days to respond. If the parties cannot agree on a training plan the issue will be resolved by the Court.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION 14. In the event that either party to this Consent Decree believes that the other party has failed to comply with any provision(s) of the Consent Decree, the complaining party shall notify the other party of the alleged non-compliance and shall afford the alleged non-complying party ten (10) business days to remedy the non-compliance or to satisfy the complaining party that the alleged non-complying party has complied. If the alleged non-complying party has not remedied the alleged non-compliance or satisfied the complaining party that it has complied within ten (10) business days, the complaining party may apply to the court for appropriate relief.
DURATION OF DECREE AND RETENTION OF JURISDICTION 15. All provisions of this Consent Decree shall be in effect (and the Court shall retain jurisdiction of this matter to enforce this Consent Decree) for period of two (2) years immediately following entry of this Consent Decree, provided, however, that if, at the end of the two (2) year period, any disputes under paragraph 14, above, remain unresolved, the terms of the Consent Decree shall be automatically extended (and the Court will retain jurisdiction of this matter to enforce the Consent Decree) until such time as all such disputes have been resolved.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 16. Each party to this Consent Decree shall bear its own expenses, costs and attorney’s fees.
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17. The terms of this Consent Decree are and shall be binding upon the present and future representatives, agents, directors, officers and assigns of TCCC. 18. To the extent the terms of this Consent Decree require the submission by TCCC of reports, certifications, notices, or other materials to the EEOC shall be mailed to: TCCC Settlement, c/o Jeanne Szromba, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60661. When this Consent Decree requires submissions by the EEOC of materials to TCCC they shall be mailed to: Lori Grigg, Human Resources, ACC Capital Holdings Corporation, 1100 Town & Country Road, Orange, CA 92868.
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ENTERED AND APPROVED FOR:

For the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1801 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20507

For TOWN & COUNTRY CREDIT CORP.

RONALD COOPER General Counsel
JAMES LEE Deputy General Counsel

__________________________________ MARLENE CAMACHO NOWLIN Buchalter Nemer 18400 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 800 Irvine, CA 92612-0514

GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS Associate General Counsel

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, Illinois 60661 (312) 353-7582

____________________________ JOHN C. HENDRICKSON Regional Attorney

____________________________ GREGORY M. GOCHANOUR Supervisory Trial Attorney

_________________________ JEANNE B. SZROMBA Trial Attorney

___________________________________________ ENTER: The Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly United States District Judge

DATE: October 5, 2006

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EXHIBIT A

NOTICE TO ALL TCCC EMPLOYEES

This Notice is being posted pursuant to a Consent Decree entered by the federal court in EEOC v. Town & Country Credit Corp., Case No. 06-2197, resolving a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) against Town & Country Credit Corp. (“TCCC”).

In its suit, the EEOC alleged that TCCC discriminated against a female TCCC employee because of her age by harassing her and then demoting her. The employee worked for TCCC from approximately September 21, 2000 to June 15, 2004.

To resolve the claims against TCCC, TCCC and the EEOC have entered into a Consent Decree which provides, among other things, that:

1) TCCC will pay a monetary settlement to the TCCC employee.

2) TCCC will not discriminate on the basis of an employee's age.

3) TCCC will not retaliate against any person because (s)he opposed any practice made unlawful by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), filed an ADEA charge of discrimination or participated in any ADEA proceeding;

4) TCCC will reaffirm and distribute to all TCCC employees a policy against age discrimination and will continue to provide training regarding age discrimination and its policy against age discrimination;

The EEOC enforces the federal laws against discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TCCC, you may follow the complaint procedure in TCCC's non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy and you may contact the EEOC at (312) 353-8195. The EEOC charges no fees and has a TTD number.

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE AND MUST NOT BE DEFACED BY ANYONE

This Notice must remain posted for two years from the date below and must not be altered, defaced of covered by any other material. Any questions about this Notice or compliance with its terms may be directed to: TCCC Settlement, EEOC, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60661.

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_________________________Date Judge Kennelly

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CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:06-cv-02197

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Town & Country Credit Corp. Assigned to: Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly Cause: 42:1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)

Date Filed: 04/20/2006 Date Terminated: 10/05/2006 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

Plaintiff
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

represented by 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 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

AUSA United States Attorney's Office (NDIL) 219 South Dearborn Street Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 353-5300 Email: USAILN.ECFAUSA@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

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 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

John C. Hendrickson United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60661

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V. Defendant Town & Country Credit Corp.

(312) 353-8551 Fax: (312) 353-8555 Email: john.hendrickson@eeoc.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by Charles Gregory Albert Albert, Whitehead, P.C. 10 North Dearborn Street Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 357-6300 Email: calbert@awm-law.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Johner Taylor Wilson, III Albert, Whitehead, P.C. 10 North Dearborn Street Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 357-6300 Email: jwilson@awm-law.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed 04/20/2006 04/20/2006 04/20/2006 04/20/2006 04/20/2006 04/25/2006

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Docket Text

1 COMPLAINT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Jury Demand.(eav, ) (Entered: 04/21/2006)
2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (eav, ) (Entered: 04/21/2006)
3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Diane Ilene Smason (eav, ) (Entered: 04/21/2006)
4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Jeanne B. Szromba (eav, ) (Entered: 04/21/2006)
5 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by John C. Hendrickson (eav, ) (Entered: 04/21/2006)
6 MINUTE entry before Judge Matthew F. Kennelly : Status hearing set to 9:00 a.m. on 6/29/2006 before Judge Kennelly, in Chambers, Room 2188. Parties are to review and comply with Judge Kennelly's standing initial order, which may be found on his web page, located at http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/JUDGE/KENNELLY/mfkpage.htm. Counsel for plaintiff (s) are ordered to cause a copy of this order to be delivered forthwith to each defendant in the same manner that summons has been or is being served on

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05/09/2006 05/09/2006 06/14/2006 06/14/2006 06/19/2006 06/19/2006 06/29/2006
06/30/2006 06/30/2006 07/06/2006
07/12/2006 08/03/2006
08/22/2006

each defendant Mailed notice (or, ) (Entered: 04/25/2006)
7 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Town & Country Credit Corp. waiver sent on 4/20/2006, answer due 6/19/2006. (Szromba, Jeanne) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
8 NOTICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re waiver of service executed7 Notice of Filing (Szromba, Jeanne) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
9 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Town & Country Credit Corp. by Charles Gregory Albert (Albert, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2006)
10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Town & Country Credit Corp. by Johner Taylor Wilson, III (Wilson, Johner) (Entered: 06/14/2006)
11 NOTICE of Motion by Charles Gregory Albert for presentment of before Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly on 6/29/2006 at 09:30 AM. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Albert, Charles) (Entered: 06/19/2006)
12 MOTION by Defendant Town & Country Credit Corp. to dismiss or Stay Proceeding and Compel Arbitration (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1(A),(B), (C) and 2)(Albert, Charles) (Entered: 06/19/2006)
16 MINUTE entry before Judge Matthew F. Kennelly : Status hearing pursuant to Rule 16(b) held with attorneys for both sides. Motion to dismiss 12 is withdrawn. The case is to be referred to Magistrate Judge Cole to conduct a settlement conference. Status hearing continued to 8/30/2006 at 09:00 AM. (or, ) (Entered: 07/11/2006)
13 MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to reset Settlement Conference Joint Motion (Szromba, Jeanne) (Entered: 06/30/2006)
14 NOTICE of Motion by Jeanne B. Szromba for presentment of motion to reset13 before Honorable Jeffrey Cole on 7/6/2006 at 08:30 AM. (Szromba, Jeanne) (Entered: 06/30/2006)
15 MINUTE entry before Judge Jeffrey Cole : The parties joint motion to reschedule settlement conference 13 is granted. Settlement Conference set for 8/16/2006 is reset to 8/3/2006 at 2:00 P.M. Parties with authority to settle must be present at the settlement conference. Mailed notice by judge's staff. (srb,) (Entered: 07/10/2006)
17 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER:Case referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole. Signed by Judge Matthew F. Kennelly on 07/11/2006. (hp, ) (Entered: 07/14/2006)
18 MINUTE entry before Judge Jeffrey Cole : Settlement conference held on 8/3/2006. A status hearing is set for 8/31/2006 at 8:30 A.M. for report on settlement. If settlement documents have been filed before 8/31/2006, the parties do not need to appear, but only to contact chambers in order to strike status hearing. Mailed notice by judge's staff. (srb,) (Entered: 08/08/2006)
19 MINUTE entry before Judge Jeffrey Cole : Telephonic status hearing held on 8/22/2006. The time of the status hearing set for 8/31/2006 is reset from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mailed and telephoned notice by judge's staff. (srb,) (Entered:

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08/30/2006 08/31/2006 09/06/2006 09/07/2006 09/18/2006 09/18/2006 09/27/2006 10/05/2006 10/05/2006

08/25/2006)
20 MINUTE entry before Judge Matthew F. Kennelly : Status hearing pursuant to Rule 16(b) held on 8/30/2006 and continued to 9/7/2006 at 09:00 AM. with attorneys by telephone for the purpose of reporting on status of settlement negotiations. (or, ) (Entered: 09/06/2006)
21 MINUTE entry before Judge Jeffrey Cole: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 9/6/2006 at 1:30 P.M. Telephoned notice by judge's staff. (srb,) (Entered: 09/07/2006)
25 MINUTE entry before Judge Jeffrey Cole : Telephonic status hearing held on 9/6/2006. The parties report that the case is settled. All matters relating to the referral of this action being resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge. Terminating case referral. Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: 09/20/2006)
22 MINUTE entry before Judge Matthew F. Kennelly : Status hearing held on 9/7/2006 with attorneys for both sides by telephone. Status hearing continued to 9/18/2006 at 09:00 AM. with attorneys by telephone for the purpose of reporting on settlement. (or, ) (Entered: 09/12/2006)
23 MINUTE entry before Judge Matthew F. Kennelly : Neither side calls in as ordered for scheduled status hearing. Status hearing is reset to 9/27/06 at 9:00 a.m., in chambers. Trial counsel for both sides are ordered to appear and show cause why a sanction should not be imposed for the parties' failure to participate as ordered on today's date. Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: 09/19/2006)
24 MINUTE entry before Judge Matthew F. Kennelly : Neither side calls in as ordered for scheduled status hearing. Status hearing is reset to 9/27/06 at 9:00 a.m., in chambers. Trial counsel for both sides are ordered to appear and show cause why a sanction should not be imposed for the parties' failure to participate as ordered on today's date. Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: 09/20/2006)
26 MINUTE entry before Judge Matthew F. Kennelly : Status hearing pursuant to Rule 16(b) held on 9/27/2006 with attorneys for both sides. Terms of consent decree have been worked out. Rule to show cause is discharged. Status hearing continued to 10/5/2006 at 09:30 AM. (or, ) (Entered: 09/27/2006)
27 MINUTE entry before Judge Matthew F. Kennelly : Status hearing held. Case is dismissed pursuant to Decree. Court retains jurisdiction to enforce Decree. [ For further detail see separate order.] Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: 10/06/2006)
28 CONSENT DECREE Signed by Judge Matthew F. Kennelly on 10/5/2006:Mailed notice(hp, ) (Entered: 10/06/2006)

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