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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO DIVISION

MAY 1 3 2005
CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COUR~
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TIFFANY BILLIARDS, INC., Defendant.

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NATURE OF ACTION This is an action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, to correct unlawful employment practices on the basis of sex, female. This action is also being brought to provide appropriate relief to Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females who were adversely affected by such practices. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "Commission") alleges that Tiffany Billiards, Inc., subjected Gilda Martinez and other similarly situated females to sexual harassment on the basis of their sex, female, in violation of Section 703(a) of Title VII. The Commission further alleges that Gilda Martinez and other similarly situated females were forced to quit their employment because of intolerable work conditions created by Defendant.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE 1. 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 706(f)(1) and (3) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.c. §2000e-5(f)(1) and (3) ("Title VII") and Section 102 of the Civil Rights Act of 1991,42 U.S.C. § 1981a.
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2. The employment practices alleged to be unlawful were and are now being

committed within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Western District of

Texas, San Antonio Division.

PARTIES

3. Plaintiff, the Commission, is the 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 Section 706(f)(1) and (3) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §2000e-5(f)(1) and (3).

4. At all relevant times, Defendant, Tiffany Billiards, Inc., ("Tiffany"), has

continuously been a Texas corporation doing business in the State of Texas and the City of San

Antonio, and has continuously had at least fifteen employees.

5. At all relevant times, Defendant Tiffany 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. §§2000e(b), (g) and (h).

STATEMENT OF CLAIMS

6. More than thirty days prior to the institution of this lawsuit, Gilda Martinez filed a

charge with the Commission alleging violations of Title VII by Defendant Tiffany. All

conditions precedent to the institution of this lawsuit have been fulfilled.

7. Since at least May 2003, Defendant Tiffany and specifically its owner, official

andlor manager engaged in unlawful employment practices at its San Antonio, Texas, facility, in

violation of Section 703(a) of Title VII, 42 U.S.c. § 2000e- 2(a) including the following:

a. Subjecting Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females to a hostile work environment based on their sex, female, through loud, sexually crude and physically intimidating tirades directed at their gender; and
b. Constructively discharging Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females whose conditions of employment became so intolerable due to the harsh

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and potent sexual harassment and Defendant's lack of any sex harassment policy or complaint procedure, that they were forced to resign. 8. The effect of the practices complained of in paragraph seven above has been to deprive Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females of equal employment opportunities and to otherwise adversely affect their status as employees because of their sex, female. 9. The unlawful employment practices complained of in paragraph seven above were and are intentionaL 10. The unlawful employment practices complained of in paragraph seven above were and are done with malice or with reckless indifference to the federally protected rights of Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF Wherefore, the Commission respectfully requests that this Court: A. Grant a permanent injunction enjoining Defendant Tiffany, its officers, successors, assigns, and all persons in active concert or participation with it, from engaging in sexual harassment and creating intolerable conditions that force employees to quit, or any other employment practice which discriminates on the basis of sex, female; B. Order Defendant, Tiffany to institute and carry out policies, practices, and programs which provide equal employment opportunities and a non-hostile work environment for females, and which eradicate the effects of its past and present unlawful employment practices; C. Order Defendant, Tiffany to make whole Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females by providing appropriate back pay with prejudgment interest, in amounts to be

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determined at trial, and other affirmative relief necessary to eradicate the effects of its unlawful employment practices, including but not limited to reinstatement of Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females or front pay in lieu thereof;
D. Order Defendant, Tiffany to make whole Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females by providing compensation for past and future pecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful employment practices described in paragraph seven above, including but not limited to medical expenses and job search expenses, in amounts to be determined at trial;
E. Order Defendant, Tiffany to make whole Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females by providing compensation for past and future non-pecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful employment practices described in paragraph seven above, including but not limited to emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, depression, humiliation, loss of confidence, loss of enjoyment of life and self-esteem, in amounts to be determined at trial;
F. Order Defendant, Tiffany to pay Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly situated females punitive damages for its malicious and/or reckless conduct, in an amount to be determined at trial;
G. Grant such further relief as the Court deems necessary and proper in the public interest; and
H. Award the Commission its costs in this action. JURY TRIAL DEMAND
The Commission requests a jury trial on all questions of fact raised by its complaint.

Plall1tzjj's Dnginal Complamt

Respectfully submitted,
ERlC S. DREIBAND General Counsel

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JAMES 1. LEE Deputy General Counsel
GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS Associate General Counsel

ROBERT B. HARWIN Regional Attorney District of Columbia Bar No. 076083

Su rvisory Trial orney T as State Bar No. 19708300
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EDWARD JUAREZ Trial Attorney Texas State Bar No. 24014498
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION San Antonio District Office 5410 Fredericksburg Rd., Ste 200 San Antonio, TX 78229-3555 Telephone: (210) 281-7613 Facsimile: (210) 281-7669
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO DIVISION

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COMMISSION,

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TIFFANY BILLIARDS, INC.,

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JOINT MOTION TO ENTER CONSENT DECREE

TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:

COME NOW, Plaintiff, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

("EEOC"), and Defendant, Tiffany Billiards, Inc. ("Tiffany"), and file this, their Joint Motion to

Enter Consent Decree in the above-captioned civil matter. In support of this Motion, the parties

respectfully show the Court as follows:

EEOC and Tiffany have resolved, compromised, and settled all matters at issue in this

litigation, as evidenced by their signatures on the Consent Decree accompanying this Motion.

WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, Plaintiff, EEOC, and Defendant, Tiffany,

respectfully request that this Court enter the Consent Decree attached to this Motion.

Respectfully submitted,
JAMES L. LEE Deputy General Counsel
GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS Associate General Counsel

JOlllt MotlOll to Enter Consent Decree

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ROBERT B. HARWIN Regional Attorney District of Columbia Bar No. 076083
JUDITH G. TAYLOR Supervisory Trial Attorney Texas State Bar No. 19708300

D4'M~~·1*- ~l OSCARC.G i
Attorney State Bar No. 08131000
LA W OFFICES OF OSCAR C. GONZALEZ, INC.
2200 Tower Life Building 310 S. St. Mary's San Antonio, Texas 78205
Telephone. (210) 223-2641 Facsimile: (210) 223-2714
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT

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EDWARD JUAREZ Trial Attorney Texas State Bar No. 24014498
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
San Antonio District Office 5410 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 200 San Antonio, Texas 78229 Telephone: (210) 281-7613 Facsimile: (210) 281-7669
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO DIVISION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY §

COMMISSION,

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TIFFANY BILLIARDS, INC.,

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CONSENT DECREE

The parties to this Consent Decree are the Plaintiff, United States Equal Employment

Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"), and Defendant, Tiffany Billiards, Inc. ("Tiffany"). This

Consent Decree resolves the allegations raised by the EEOC in the above-referenced Civil

Action No. SA05CA0442FB. The EEOC initiated this lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil

Rights Act of 1964, as amended and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, to correct unlawful

employment practices and to provide appropriate relief to Gilda Martinez and a class of similarly

situated females. including but not limited to, Mary Dooley and Maria Mendez, who were

adversely affected by such practices. This Decree also includes the charge filed by Pearl

Guerrero, Charge No. 360-2005-02730C.

The EEOC and Tiffany wish to settle this action, without the risks, uncertainties and

expenses of continued litigation, under the terms in the Decree. By entering into this Consent

Decree, Tiffany expressly denies the validity of any claim and/or cause of action asserted in the

Complaint, and Tiffany enters into this Consent Decree for the sole purpose of avoiding the

expenses associated with this litigation, but expressly denies the allegations set forth by EEOC.

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IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED as follows: 1. This Court has jurisdiction of the subject matter of this action and the parties, venue is proper, and all administrative prerequisites to the EEOC's filing of this action have been met. The parties stipulate to the Court's jurisdiction. 2. This Consent Decree resolves all issues raised in the EEOC's complaint made the subject of this cause of action and the charge filed by Gilda Martinez, Charge No. 360-2004OS142C and the charge filed by Pearl Guerrero, Charge No. 360-200S-02730C. The EEOC waives further litigation of all issues raised in the above-referenced complaints. This Decree is not an admission by Tiffany of liability, which has been expressly and unequivocally denied, nor is there any judicial finding of discrimination or liability. The EEOC expressly reserves its right, however, to process and litigate any other charges, other than the charge filed by Gilda Mmiinez, Charge No. 360-2004-0S142C and the charge filed by Pearl Guerrero, Charge No. 360-200S-02730C, which may now be pending or may in the future be filed against Defendant Tiffany. 3. The duration of this Decree shall be two (2) years from the date of its filing with the Court. This Court shall retain jurisdiction of this action during the period of this Decree and may enter further orders or modifications as may be appropriate. Should any disputes under this Decree remain unresolved after this two-year period, the term of the Decree shall be automatically extended, and the Court will retain jurisdiction of this matter to enforce the Consent Decree, until such time as all disputes have been resolved. 4. Tiffany is hereby enjoined from: (a) Discriminating against any employee on the basis of sex, female, in violation of
Title VII; (b) Engaging in or being a party to any action, policy or practice that has the effect of
harassing or intimidating any employee on the basis of sex; and

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(c) Creating, facilitating or permitting the existence of a work environment that is hostile to any employee through acts such as physical/verbal abuse and derogatory comments, on the basis of sex.
5. Within ninety (90) days from the entry of this Decree, Tiffany will adopt a sexual
harassment policy that meets the following criteria:
(a) States that Tiffany: (i) prohibits discrimination against any employee on the basis of sex, female, in violation of Title VII; (ii) prohibits any act, policy or practice that has the effect of harassing or intimidating any employee on the basis of sex, female, in violation of Title VII; and, (iii) prohibits any act, policy or practice that has the effect of creating, facilitating or permitting the existence of a work environment that is hostile to any employee through acts such as physical/verbal abuse and derogatory comments based on sex, female, in violation of Title VII;
(b) Defines and provides examples of sexual harassment; (c) Provides for prompt investigation of sexual harassment complaints and for prompt
action, which is appropriate and effective, to remedy the discrimination; (d) Provides that upon the conclusion of Tiffany's investigation, the results of the
investigation and the remedial actions taken or proposed will be promptly communicated in writing to the complaining party; (e) Provides for substantial and progressive discipline for violating Tiffany's sexual harassment policy up to and including discharge; and (t) Requires that all employees report incidents of sexual harassment to the person(s) identified by Tiffany as the person(s) charged with the responsibility for investigating discrimination complaints.
6. Within thirty (30) days of the entry of this Decree, Tiffany Billiards, in settlement
of this dispute, shall pay a total sum of forty-eight thousand dollars ($48,000.00) which will be
apportioned as follows:

(a) Twenty-Two Thousand dollars ($22,000.00) to Gilda Martinez. Payment to Gilda Martinez shall be mailed to 515 Cumberland, San Antonio, Texas 78204;
(b) In addition to the $22,000.00 in (a) above, Tiffany Billiards will pay Seven Thousand dollars ($7,000.00) to Maria Mendez, in full and complete settlement of this civil action; Nine Thousand dollars ($9,000.00) to Mary Dooley, in full and complete settlement of this civil action and Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to Pearl Guerrero in full and complete satisfaction of the charge filed by Pearl Guerrero, Charge No. 360-2005-02730C. Each payment shall be made by certified checks. Each such payment shall be mailed directly to Ms. Mendez at 10314 Pelican Oak Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78254; Ms. Dooley at 615 Rockhill
Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78209; and Ms. Guerrero at 100 L.c. Martin Dr., Apt.
#208, Devine, Texas 78016; and

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(c) A copy of all the settlement checks, and any accompanying transmittal documents shall be forwarded to: Robert Harwin, Regional Attorney, San Antonio District Office, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 5410 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas 78229.

7. Within 180 days of the date of entry of this Decree, Tiffany shall provide not less

than four (4) hours of EEO training to Tiffany's officials and/or employees with supervisory

authority. Any training shall:

(a) Explain that gender and sexual harassment and other Title VII protected-status discrimination is unlawful;
(b) Instruct what conduct may constitute discriminatory conduct; and (c) Explain the damaging effects of discrimination to victims, their families, their co-
workers, and the workplace environment.
Any training will be conducted by the Law Offices of Oscar G. Gonzalez, Inc., who will
send a copy of the training presentation outline to the EEOC at least 10 days before any training
session occurs. The Commission shall have the right to approve any training.
8. Within ten (10) days after the completion of any training session, Tiffany shall
certify to the EEOC, in writing, that any required training has taken place and that required
personnel attended. Such certification shall include:

(a) The date, location and duration of the training; and (b) A copy of the registry of attendance which shall include the name and position or
title of each person in attendance.

9. Within ten (10) business days after entry of this Decree, Defendant shall post

copies of the Notice attached as Exhibit "A" to this Decree at its facility in a conspicuous

location easily accessible to and commonly frequented by employees. The Notice shall remain

posted for the duration of this Decree. Tiffany shall ensure that the posting is not altered,

defaced or covered by any other material. Tiffany shall certify to the EEOC in writing within

ten (10) business days after entry of the Decree that the Notice has been properly posted. Subject

to 72 hours notice to Tiffany's management, Tiffany shall permit a representative of EEOC to

enter Tiffany's premises for purposes of verifying compliance with this Paragraph at any time

during normal business hours.

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10. During the duration of this Decree, the EEOC shall have the right to ensure
compliance with the terms of this Decree. In furtherance, the parties agree to the following:
(a) Tiffany shall maintain and make available for inspection and copying all documents relevant to its compliance with this Decree; and
(b) With written notice offive (5) business days, Tiffany shall permit representatives of the EEOC to review relevant documents, and meet and interview all persons within its employ for purposes of verifying compliance with this Decree.
11. Tiffany shall bear the costs associated with administering and implementing the prov ISlOflS of this Decree.
12. Except as provided herein, the parties to this Decree shall bear their own costs and attorney's fees. Furthermore, the parties agree that pursuant to Section 706(k) of Title VII, 42 U.S.c. § 2000e-5(k), there is no "prevailing party" in this action or proceeding.
13. The terms of this Decree shall be binding upon the EEOC and Defendant Tiffany its agents, officers, employees, servants, successors, and assigns, as to the issues resolved herein.
14. When this Consent Decree requires the submission by Tiffany of documents or other materials to EEOC, such documents or other materials shall be mailed to Robert B. Harwin, Regional Attorney, 5410 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas 78229. The Clerk shall furnish a copy hereof to each attorney of record.
SO ORDERED AND ENTERED this - - - - - - - - - - - - - , 2005.

Consent Decree

HONORABLE FRED BIERY UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES 1. LEE Deputy General Counsel
GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS Associate General Counsel
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ROBERT B. HARWIN Regional Attorney District of Columbia Bar No. 076083
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~OSCcAR~c. G~ON~ZL~E J--t-
Attorney
State Bar No. 08131000

~~ EDWARD JUAREZ Trial Attorney Texas State Bar No. 24014498

LA W OFFICES OF OSCAR C. GONZALEZ, INC.
2200 Tower Life Building 310 S. St. Mary's San Antonio, Texas 78205
Telephone: (210) 223-2641 Facsimile: (210) 223-2714

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMISSION
San Antonio District Office 5410 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 200 San Antonio, Texas 78229 Telephone: (210) 281-7613 Facsimile: (210) 281-7669

ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

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EXHIBIT A NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES TIFFANY BILLIARDS, INC., IS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO TREATING

EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT ACCORDING TO MERIT WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX,

OR THEIR HAVING ENGAGED IN ACTIVITY PROTECTED BY TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL

EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS, INCLUDING RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, PROMOTION, TRANSFER, LAYOFF AND/OR TERMINATION, AND ALL OTHER TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF HIS OR HER SEX.

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN ANY TERM

OR CONDITION OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF YOUR RACE, RELIGION,

COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, OR DISABILITY, OR THAT YOU ARE BEING

SUBJECTED TO HARASSMENT BECAUSE OF YOUR SEX OR HAVING ENGAGED IN TITLE VII-PROTECTED ACTIVITY, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEEK ASSISTANCE

FROM SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL, OR FROM THE UNITED STATES EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, 5410 FREDERICKSBURG ROAD, SUITE 200, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78229-3550, (210) 281-7600 OR 1-800-669-4000.

NO RETALIATORY ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR SEEKING

ASSISTANCE, FILING A CHARGE, OR COMMUNICATING WITH THE UNITED STATES

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. EEOC ENFORCES TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, WHICH
PROHIBITS EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION,

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SEX OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT; THE EQUAL PAY ACT; PROHIBITIONS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AFFECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; SECTIONS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991, AND TITLE I OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, WHICH PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO DIVISION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY §

COMMISSION,

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Plaintiff,

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TIFFANY BILLIARDS, INC.,

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Defendant.

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Civil Action No. SA05CA0442FB

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER ENTERING CONSENT DECREE On this day came on to be heard the parties' Joint Motion to Enter Consent Decree. After reviewing the Consent Decree, the Court finds that all issues in the Complaint have been disposed of, that the parties are in agreement, and that the Consent Decree should be entered. It IS therefore ordered that the Consent Decree is hereby entered. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms and conditions as set forth in the Consent Decree, which is attached to the parties' Joint Motion to Enter Consent Decree. Signed this __day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, 2005.

HONORABLE FRED BIERY UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

 
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Equal Employment v. Tiffany Billiards Assigned to: Honorable Fred Biery Demand: $0 Cause: 28:451 Employment Discrimination
Plaintiff
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Date Filed: 05/13/2005 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff
represented by Edward Juarez U.S. EEOC San Antonio District Office 5410 Fredericksburg Road Suite 200 San Antonio, TX 78229-3555 (210) 281-7613 Fax: (210) 281-7669 Email: eduardo.juarez@eeoc.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Judith G. Taylor U.S. EEOC San Antonio District Office 5410 Fredricksburg Rd. Suite 200 San Antonio, TX 78229-3555 (210) 281-7673 Fax: 210/281-7669 Email: judith.taylor@eeoc.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Robert B. Harwin Equal Employment Opportunity Commission San Antonio District Office 5410 Fredericksburg Road Suite 200 San Antonio, TX 78229-3555 (210) 281-7643 Fax: (210) 281-7669 Email: robert.harwin@eeoc.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

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Defendant Tiffany Billiards Inc.

represented by Oscar Carl Gonzalez Oscar Gonzalez, Inc. 2200 Tower Life Building 310 S. St. Mary's St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-2641 Fax: 210/223-2714 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed 05/13/2005 05/13/2005 05/13/2005 05/13/2005 06/28/2005 07/06/2005 07/07/2005 08/15/2005 08/24/2005 08/31/2005 08/31/2005 09/02/2005
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Case assigned to Honorable Fred Biery (ep) (Entered: 05/16/2005)
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Primomo (ep) (Entered: 05/16/2005)
1 Complaint filed. (Pages: ) (ep) (Entered: 05/16/2005)
2 Demand for jury trial by Equal Employment (ep) (Entered: 05/16/2005)
3 Answer by Tiffany Billiards (ct) (Entered: 06/29/2005)
4 Order for scheduling recommendations and advisory concerning assignment of Magistrate Judge signed by Honorable Fred Biery (tm) (Entered: 07/07/2005)
5 Disclosure of interested parties filed by Tiffany Billiards (tm) (Entered: 07/08/2005)
6 Report of parties' rule 26(f) joint discovery/ case management plan by Equal Employment, Tiffany Billiards (tm) (Entered: 08/16/2005)
7 Recommendations for scheduling order by Equal Employment, Tiffany Billiards (tm) (Entered: 08/25/2005)
8 Order referring case to the U.S. Magistrate Judge John W. Primomo for all pretrial matters signed by Honorable Fred Biery (tm) (Entered: 09/01/2005)
Case referred to Honorable John W. Primomo (tm) (Entered: 09/01/2005)
9 Order granting recommendations [7-1] setting scheduling order deadlines: ; Alternate Dispute Resolution Report due by 10/5/05 ; Joining of parties, amended pleadings on 11/15/05 ; Deadline for filing of all motions by 3/28/06 ; Discovery deadline on 2/28/06 signed by Honorable John W. Primomo (rg1) (Entered: 09/06/2005)
10 Non-consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate by Equal Employment (ga) (Entered: 09/26/2005)

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11 Alternate Dispute Resolution Report filed by Equal Employment, Party(s) agree to Alternate Dispute Resolution (rg1) (Entered: 10/05/2005)
12 Notice of Alternate Dispute Resolution Outcome filed by mediator Joseph Casseb settled during ADR (rg1) (Entered: 10/28/2005)
13 Order returning this cause to the District Court for all purposes signed by Honorable John W. Primomo (rg1) (Entered: 11/01/2005)
CASE NO LONGER REFERRED TO Honorable John W. Primomo (rg1) (Entered: 11/01/2005)
14 Joint motion by Equal Employment, Tiffany Billiards to enter consent decree (rg1) (Entered: 11/03/2005)
15 Final Judgment Order entering Consent Decree signed by Honorable Fred Biery (Pages: 9) (sj) (Entered: 11/07/2005)
Case closed (sj) (Entered: 11/07/2005)

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