IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
EASTERN DIVISION

SEP ~ 3 200~

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMISSION,

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Plaintiff,

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Civil Action No.

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COMPASS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Defendant.

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NATURE OF THE ACTION

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This is an action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964a,ma~sen~d,42(-~- .S.~

2000e et seq. ("Title vlr’), and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to correct unlawful

employment practices on the basis of race and national origin and to provide appropriate relief to

Richard Torres ("Tortes") and a class of employees who were adversely affected by the unlawful

practices. Plaintiff, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"), alleges that

Defendant Compass International, Inc. ("Compass") denied Torres and a class of employees an

environment free of national origin and race discrimination and subjected them to a hostile work

environment.

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(0(1) and (3) of

Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f)(1) and (3), and § 102 of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, 42

U.S.C. § 1981A.

2. The employment practices hereafter alleged to be unlawful were and are now being committed within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.
PARTIES 3. Plaintiff, the Eqnal Employment Opportunity 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 Section 706(f)(1) and (3) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-5(f)(1) and (3). 4. At all times relevant, Defendant, Compass International, Inc., a California corporation, has continuously been doing business in the Northern District of Illinois and has continuously had at least fifteen employees. 5. At all times relevant, Compass International, 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. Sections 2000e(b), (g) and (h).
STATEMENT OF CLAIMS 6. More than 30 days prior to the institution of this lawsuit, Richard Tortes filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC, alleging violations of Title VII by the Defendant. All conditions precedent to the institution of this lawsuit have been fulfilled.

3 7. Since at least 1989, Defendant has engaged in unlawful employment practices, in violation of Sections 703(a) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e(j) and 2(a). Such unlawful employment practices have included, but are not limited to, denying Torres and a class of employees an environment free of national origin and race discrimination and subjecting them to a hostile work environment. 8. The effect of the practices complained of above has been to deprive Tortes and a class of others adversely affected by the hostile work environment of equal employment opportunities and otherwise adversely affect their status as employees. 9. The unlawful employment practices complained of in paragraphs 7 and 8 above were and are intentional. 10. The unlawful employment practices complained of in paragraphs 7 and 8 above were and are done with malice or with reckless indifference to the federally protected rights of Tortes and a class of employees.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, the Commission respectfully requests that this Court: A. Grant a permanent injur~ction enjoining Defendant, its. officers, successors, assigns, and all persons in active concert or participation with it, from engaging in any employment practice which denies employees an environment free of national origin and race discrimination and subjects them to a hostile work environment. B. Order Defendant to institute and carry out policies, practices and programs which eradicate the effects of its past and present unlawful practices.

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C. Order Defendant to make whole Tortes and the affected class by providing

appropriate back pay with prejudgment interest, in amounts to be determined at trial, and other

affirmative relief necessary to eradicate the effects of its unlawful employment practices.

D. Order Defendant to make whole Tortes and the affected class by providing

compensation for past and future pecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful employment

practices described in paragraphs 7 and 8 above, including medical expenses, in amounts to be

determined at trial.

E. Order Defendant to make whole Tortes and the affected class by providing

compensation for past and future nonpecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful practices

complained of in paragraphs 7 and 8 above, including emotional pain, inconvenience, and

humiliation, in amounts to be determined at trial.

F. Order Defendant to pay Torres and the affected class punitive damages for its

malicious and reckless condt~ct described in paragraphs 7 and 8 above, in amounts to be

determined at trial.

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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 aI1 questions of fact raised by its complaint.
Respectfully submitted, Eric S. Dreiband General Counsel James Lee Deputy General Counsel Gwendolyn Young Reams Associate General Counsel EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMISSION 1801 "L" St~t,,N.W. WashinzteC/g~.~ 3-~20507
-)~DiCane I. Smaso’65 Supervisory Trial Attorney
Pamela S. Moore-G(ibbs " ’ Trial Attorney EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMISSION Chicago District Office 500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, Illinois 60661 (312) 886-9120

Civil Cover Sheet

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OFIL, LINOIS~c 616~
Civil Cover Sheer
This automated JS-44 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 aatl ~eryiee. of.lo~adinzs or other papers as required
by law. This form is authorized for use only in the Northern District of Ill~n~. ~’3~ t~(.}Gi~t//~Z)MAN

Plaintiff(s): U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT Defendant(s):COMPASS INTERNATIONAL,

OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

INC.

County of Residence:

County of Residence: Cook County

Plaintiffs Atty: Pamela S. Moore-Gibbs Defendant’s Atty:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

AGIS’I I’E JUDGE KEYS

500 W. Madison. St., Suite 2800

Chicago, Illinois 60661

(312) 886-9120

II. Basis of Jurisdiction: 1. U.S. Gov’t Plaintiff

III. Citizenship_ of Principa). Parties (Diversity Cases Only)
Plaintiff:- N/A Defendant:- N/A

IV. Origin"

1.

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.

§2000e et seq. ("Title VII"), and Title i of the Civil Rights Act of

1991 to correct unlawful employment practices on the basis of race

and national origin.

VII. Requested in Complaint

Class Action:

Dollar Demand:

Jury Demand: Yes

VIII. This case IS NO~ T a refiling of a previously dismissed case.

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9/21/2004

In the Matter of

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
EASTERN DIVISION

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,

v.

Plaintiff,

Compass International, Inc.,

Defendant.

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APPEARANCES ARE HEREBY FILED BY THE UNDERSIGNED AS ATTORNEY(S) F~ 2 3 200~

U.S, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Plaintiff

(A)

(B)

NAME;
Pamela S. Mud,re-Gibbs

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

500 W. Madison St., Suite 2800 CnWSTA’r~zI~ Chicago, IL 60661

TELEP[[ONE NUMBER
(312) 886-9120
E-MAlL ADDRESS

FAX NUMBER
(312) 353-8555

[OENTIFICKr]ON N O~BER (SE~ ITEM 4 (~N REVERSE)
ARDCNo. 06197710

~AM~e~" Smas°~’’u ~ Z ~ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
~R~ETA~O~S 500 W. Madison St., Suite 28.90 ,,,~

CITY/STATE/LIP Chicago, IL 60661

TELEPHONE NUMBER
(312) 353-7526
F~MAIL ADDRESS

FAX NUMBER
(312) 353-8555

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (SEE ITEM
ARDC No. 06226130
MEMB.ER OF TRIAL BAR?

~RIAL A~ORNEY?

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SIGNATURE FIRM

500 W. Madison St., Suite 2800

CtTY/STATEtZIP Chicago, IL 60661

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(312) 353-8551
E-MAIL ADDRESS

FAX NUMBER
(312) 353-8555

STREET ADDRF.$S C[TY/STA’TE,ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS

FAX NLrM B ER

IDENTIFICATION NUM1]ER (S~r- ITEM 4 ON REVERSE)
ARDC No. 01187589
MEMBER OF TRIAL BAR?

YES []

TRIAL ATTORNEY?

YES []

DESIGNATE D AS LOCAL COUNSEL?

NO

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NO

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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (SEE ]’t’EM 4 ON REVERSE)

MEMBER OF TRIAL BAR?

YEN

TR~A~ A~rORSEw

yes

DESIGNATED AS LOCAL COUNSEL?

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 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
EASTERN DIVISION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY )

COMMISSION,

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Plaintiff,

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v.

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COMPASS INTERNATIONAL, INC.,

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Defendant.

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Case No. 04 C 6167
Jndge Ronald Guzman Magistrate Judge Keys

CONSENT DECREE

THE LITIGATION

\. Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") filed a

Complaint alleging that since at least 1989, Defendant Compass International, Inc. ("Compass,"

"the Company" or "Defendant") violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.c. §

2000e et. seq., ("Title VII") by discriminating against Charging Party Richard Torres and a class

of employees (collectivcly, the "Class Members") by denying them a work environment free of

national origin and race discrimination and subjecting them to a hostile work environment.

2. Compass filed an Answer in which it denied the allegations of the Complaint.

3. In the interest of resolving this matter, and as a result of having engaged in

comprehensive settlement negotiations, the parties have agreed that this action should be finally

resolved by entry oflhis Consent Decree ("Decree"). This Decree fully and finally resolves any

and all issues and claims arising out of the Complaint filed by EEOC in this action. Nothing in

this Decree shall be deemed to constitute an admission by either party with respect to the claims

or defenses of the other.

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FINDINGS

4. Having carefully examined the tenns and provisions of this Decree, and based on

the pleadings, record, and stipulations of the parties, the Court finds the following:

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

parties.

b. The tenns of this Decree are adequate, fair, reasonable, equitable, and just.

The rights of EEOC, the Charging Party, Compass, and the public interest are adequately

protected by this Decree. c. This Decree confonns with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Title

VII and is not in derogation of the rights or privileges of any person. The entry ofthis Decree

will further the objectives of Title VII and will be in the best interests of EEOC, the Charging

Party, Compass, and the public.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT:

NON-DISCRIMINATION

5. Compass, its directors, officers, agents, assigns, employees, and successors are

pennanently enjoined from engaging in any employment practice which discriminates on the

basis of race and/or national origin; engaging in or being a party to any action, policy or practice

that is intended to or is known to them to have the effect of harassing any employee on the basis

of race and/or national origin; and/or creating, facilitating or tolerating the existence of a work

environment that is hostile to employees based on race and/or national origin.

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NON-RETALIATION

6. Compass, its officers, agents, employees, successors, assigns, and all persons

acting in concert with it shall not engage in any form of retaliation against any person because

such person has opposed any practice made unlawful under Title VII, filed a Charge of

Discrimination under Title VII, testified or participated in any manner in any investigation,

proceeding, or hearing under Title VII, or asserted any rights under this Decree.

MONETARY RELIEF

7. The total amount of money to be paid by Defendant is $85,000 (eighty-five

thousand dollars) for settlement for the damages claimed in this case. The monetary relief will be

distributed to the Charging Party and Class Members as follows:

Raymond Cazessus $10,000.00

Onnannong Moore $25,000.00

Lydia Rodriguez $10,000.00

Richard Torres

$40,000.00

8. EEOC will mail to the Charging Party and Class Members a copy of the Release

Agreement attached as Exhibit A. Within ten (10) business days after receipt by the EEOC of a

signed Release Agreement, the EEOC shall mail the Release Agreement to Compass. Within ten

(10) business days after receipt by Defendant of a signed Release Agreement, Defendant shall

issue and mail by certified mail to the Charging Party or Class Member who signed the Release

Agreement a check for the amount specified above and a copy of the check to EEOC. The

EEOC shall provide Defendant with current addresses for the Charging Party and Class

Members.

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POSTING OF NOTICE

9.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days after entry of this Decree, Compass shall post a

same-sized copy ofthe Notice attached as Exhibit A to this Decree at each of its facilities, in a

conspicuous location, easily accessible to and commonly frequented by employees of Compass.

The Notice shall remain posted for three (3) years from the date of entry of this Decree.

Compass shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the posting is not altered, defaced or

covered by any other material. Compass shall certify to EEOC in writing within fifteen (\5)

calendar days after entry of the Decree that the Notice has been properly posted. Compass shall

permit a representative of EEOC to enter Compass's premises for purposes of verifying

compliance with this Paragraph at any time during normal business hours without prior notice.

RECORD KEEPING

10. For a period of three (3) years following entry of this Decree, Compass shall

maintain and make available for inspection and copying by EEOC records (including narne, age,

social security number, address, telephone number of the complainant, a description of the

complaint, and the resolution of the complaint) of each complaint of discrimination on the basis

of race and/or national origin.

II. Compass shall make all documents or records referred to in Paragraph 10, above,

available for inspection and copying within ten (10) business days after EEOC so requests. In

addition, Compass shall make available all persons within its employ whom EEOC reasonably

requests for purposes of verifying compliance with this Decree and shall permit a representative

of EEOC to enter Compass's premises for such purposes on tcn (10) business days advance

notice by EEOC.

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12. Nothing contained in this Decree shall be construed to limit any obligation

Compass may otherwise have to maintain records under Title VII or any other law or regulation.

REPORTING

13. Compass shall furnish to EEOC the following written reports semi-annually for a

period of three (3) years following entry of this Decree. The first report shall be due six (6)

months after entry of the Decree. The final report shall be due thirty-five (35) months after entry

of the Decree. Each such report shall contain:

a.

A description of each complaint ofrace andlor national origin harassment

or discrimination and the resolution of such complaint, occurring within the six (6) month period

preceding the report;

b. A certification by Compass that the Notice required to be posted in

Paragraph 9, above, remained posted during the entire six (6) month period preceding the report.

ADOPTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF NEW POLICY AGAINST RACIAL

HARASSMENT

14. Compass shall adopt and distribute a policy against race and national origin

harassment (the "Policy") to all employees within thirty (30) days after entry of this Consent

Decree. The Policy shall, at a minimum: A) define race and national origin harassment and give

examples of behavior that could constitute race and national origin harassment; (B) provide that

employees can complain of race or national origin harassment, including harassment committed

by Compass's CEO, to any person in the chain of command above the employee or directly to

human resources personnel; (C) provide that employees are not required to complain of

harassment to a person against whom they allege harassment; (D) provide that Compass will

protect the confidentiality of harassment complaints to the extent possible; (E) provide that

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employees who complain of race or national origin harassment or provide information related to such complaints will not be retaliated against and that employees engaging in retaliation will be subject to discipline; (F) provide that Compass will take immediate and appropriate corrective action if and when it determines that harassment has occurred; and (G) provide that employees who violate the Policy are subject to discipline up to and including discharge. Compass shall forward a copy of the Policy to the EEOC within fourteen (14) days after entry of this Decree. The inclusion of this paragraph in the Decree does not represent the EEOC's or the Court's approval of Compass's policy against race and national origin harassment.
15. The Policy shall be distributed to all of Defendant's employees and management staff and shall be included in any relevant policy or employee manuals kept by Defendant's business. The Policy shall also be kept and maintained in a conspicuous and accessible place for all employees and printed in a font that is easily legible (at least 12 point font).
16. A copy of the Policy shall be distributed to each new permanent or temporary employee on the day the employee is hired. The manager or human resources personnel responsible for distributing the Policy to each new employee shall review the Policy with the employee.
TRAINING 17. During each of the three (3) years covered by this Decree, Compass agrees that it shall conduct an annual training seminar for all employees regarding the Company's Policy prohibiting race and national origin discrimination and harassment and the process by which an employee may file a complaint of discrimination or harassment. A registry of attendance shall be maintained. The first training shall take place within ninety (90) days of entry ofthis Decree. In addition, during each of the three (3) years covered by this Decree, Compass shall provide
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individual training to Ron Farrell regarding the Company's Policy prohihiting race and national origin discrimination and harassment and the process by which an employee may file a complaint of discrimination or harassment. The first training seminar shan take place within ninety (90) days of entry of this Decree.
18. Compass shall utilize the law finn of Franczek Sullivan P.e. to conduct the annual training seminars described above. At any time during the three (3) year period covered by this Decree, should Compass choose not to utilize Franczek Sullivan P.e. to conduct the training seminars described above, Compass agrees that it shall obtain the EEOC's approval of any other proposed trainer prior to the training seminar at issue. In addition, Compass agrees to provide EEOC in advance with the training proposal and other information regarding the proposed trainer.
19. Compass shan certify to the EEOC in writing within ten (10) business days after each training has occurred thaI the training has laken place and that the required personnel have attended. Such certification shall include: (i) the dates, location and duration of the trainings; (ii) a copy of the registry of attendance, which shan include the name and position of each person in attendance; and (iii) a listing of all current employees as of the date of the training. Compass shall certify to the EEOC in writing with ten (10) business days after each training required for Ron Farrell has occurred that the training has taken place. The certification shall include the date, location, and duration ofthe training.
20. Within ten (10) business days after the training has occurred, Compass shan provide the EEOC with copies of all pamphlets, brochures, outlines or other written material(s) provided to the participants of the training session(s).
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION 21. [n the event that any party to this Decree believes that another party has failed to comply with any provision(s) of the 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 noncomplying 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, which shall not exceed the terms of this decree.
DURATION OF THE DECREE AND RETENTION OF JURISDICTION 22. All provisions of this Decree shall be in effect (and the Court will retain jurisdiction ofthis matter to enforce this Decree) for a period of three (3) years immediately following entry of the Decree, provided, however, that if, at the end of the three (3) year period, any disputes under Paragraph 21, above, remain unresolved, the aggrieved party must inform the other party in writing regarding the nature of the outstanding dispute. [fthis action is taken, the term of the Decree shall be automatically extended (and the Court will retain jurisdiction of this matter to enforce the Decree) until such time as all such disputes have been resolved.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 23. Each party to this Decree shall bear its own expenses, costs and attorneys' fees. 24. The terms of this Decree are and shall be binding upon the present and future representatives, agents, directors, officers, assigns, and successors of Compass. 25. When this Decree requires the submission by Compass of reports, certifications, notices, or other materials to EEOC, they shall be mailed to: Compass Settlement, clo Ann
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Henry, Trial Attorney, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, Illinois 60661. When this Decree requires submission by EEOC of materials to Compass, they shall be mailed to: Ronald J. Hein, Jr., Franczek Sullivan P.c., 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3400, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
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For COMPASS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ARDC # 01175742 Franczek Sullivan P.c. 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 786-6150

For the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1801 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20507
JAMES LEE Deputy General Counsel
GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS Associate General Counsel
For the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

ARDC # 642999

Franczek Sullivan P.c.

300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3400

Chicago, IL 60606

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(312) 786-6181

ENTER:

K"!70nal Attorney ru)<-'-''' # 1187589
2) 353-8551
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Diane I. Smason Supervisory Trial Attorney ARDC # 6626130 (312) 353-7526
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AnnM. Henry Trial Attorney ARDC # 6272394 (312) 353-8558
DATE:

The Honorable Judge Ronald United States District Judge

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EXHIBIT A
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RELEASE AGREEMENT In consideration for $_ _ _ _ _ paid to me by Compass International, Inc., in connection with the resolution of EEOC v. Compass International Inc., 04 C 6167 (N.D. Ill.), I waive my right to recover for any claims of race and/or national origin discrimination arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 V.S.c. § 2000e et ~. that I had against Compass International, Inc. prior to the date of this release and that were included in the claims alleged in EEOC's complaint in EEOC v. Compass International Inc., 04 C 6167 (N.D. lll.)

Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Signature: ..._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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NOTICE TO ALL COMPASS EMPLOYEES
This Notice is b,eing posted pursuant to a Consent Decree entered by the federal court in EEOC v. Compass International Inc., No. 04 C 6167, settling a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") against Compass International, Inc. ("Compass").
In its Complaint, EEOC alleged that Compass subjected employees to race and national origin harassment, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.c. § 2000e et. seq., ("Title VII"). Compass filed an Answer in which it denied the allegations of the Complaint.
To resolve the case, Compass and EEOC have entered into a Consent Decree which requires, among other things, that:
I) Compass will pay monetary relief totaling $85,000.00;
2) Compass will adopt a policy against race and national origin harassment and provide training to employees on race and national origin harassment;
3) Compass will not discriminate on the basis of race or national origin and will not subject employees to harassment based on race or national origin; and
4) Compass 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 asserted any rights under the Consent Decrec.
EEOC enforces the federal laws against discrimination in employment on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and age. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may contact EEOC at (312) 353-8195. EEOC charges no fees. EEOC has a TTD number and has employees who speak languages other than English.
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE AND MUST NOT BE DEFACED BY ANYONE
This Notice must remain posted for three (3) years from the date below and must not be altered, defaced or covered by any other material. Any questions about this Notice or compliance with its terms may be directed to; Compass Settlement, EEOC 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, Illinois 60661.

Date:

The Honorable Ronald Guzman United States District Court Judge

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CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:04-cv-06167

EEOC v. Compass Intl Inc Assigned to: Hon. Ronald A. Guzman Demand: $0 Cause: 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment)

Date Filed: 09/22/2004 Date Terminated: 12/15/2005 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

Plaintiff
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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

Ann M Henry Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 500 W. Madison Street 2800 Chicago, IL 60661 (312)353-8558 Email: ann.henry@eeoc.gov 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

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V. Defendant Compass International, Inc

Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 353-8551 Fax: (312) 353-8555 Email: john.hendrickson@eeoc.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by Ronald Joseph Hein, Jr. Franczek Sullivan P.C. 300 South Wacker Drive Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60606-6785 (312) 986-0300 Email: rjh@franczek.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Lisa M. Spiegler Franczek Sullivan P.C. 300 South Wacker Drive Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60606-6785 (312) 986-0300 Email: lms@franczek.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Thomas J Posey Franczek Sullivan P.C. 300 South Wacker Drive Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60606-6785 (312) 986-0300 Fax: (312) 986-9192 Email: tjp@franczek.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed 09/22/2004
09/23/2004

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Docket Text

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SCHEDULE set on 9/23/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status hearing set to 9:30 11/24/04 . 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

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06/02/2005 06/22/2005 06/22/2005 06/22/2005 08/19/2005 08/19/2005 08/22/2005
09/12/2005 10/05/2005

requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice (cjg) (Entered: 09/23/2004)
2 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant Compass Intl Inc by Ronald Joseph Hein Jr., Lisa M. Spiegler and Thomas J Posey. (jmm) (Entered: 10/22/2004)
3 WAIVER of service of summons as to defendant sent on 9/23/04 (cdy) (Entered: 10/27/2004)
4 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff by Ann M Henry. (air) (Entered: 11/15/2004)
5 JOINT report of parties' Rule 26(F) planning meeting by plaintiff and defendant; Notice (rmm) (Entered: 11/22/2004)
6 MINUTE ORDER of 11/24/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 a.m. on 6/8/05. Court adopts proposed discovery plan. Fact discovery closes 6/10/05. Amendment to pleadings or to join additional parties by 1/28/05. Dispositive motions to be filed onor before 9/9/05. No notice (rmm) (Entered: 12/02/2004)
7 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : Status hearing reset for 6/22/2005 at 09:30 AM. on parties request. Mailed notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 06/02/2005)
8 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : Status hearing held on 6/22/2005. In court notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 06/23/2005)
9 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : Enter agreed protective order. Mailed notice (rmm, ) (Entered: 06/30/2005)
10 AGREED PROTECTIVE Order Signed by Judge Ronald A. Guzman on 6/22/2005:(rmm, ) (Entered: 06/30/2005)
11 MOTION by Defendant Compass International, Inc for settlement conference and extension of time to file motion for summary judgment. (lcw, ) (Entered: 08/22/2005)
12 NOTICE of Motion by Compass International, Inc for presentment of motion for settlement conference 11 before Honorable Ronald A. Guzman on 8/19/2005 at 09:30 AM. (lcw, ) (Entered: 08/22/2005)
13 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : Defendant's motion for settlement conference and extension of time is granted in part and denied in part. 11 Fifteen (15) days after settlement conference to file summary judgment motion, memorandum, Local Rule 56.1 statement and exhibits. Notified counsel by telephone. (hp, ) (Entered: 08/23/2005)
14 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case referred to Magistrate Judge Arlander Keys for Settlement conference. Signed by Executive Committee on 9/12/2005. (rmm, ) (Entered: 09/15/2005)
16 MINUTE entry before Arlander Keys: Settlement Conference set for 10/26/2005 at 10:00 a.m. All parties are to be represented at the settlementconference by an individual (other than their attonreys) withfull authority to settle. The parties are

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to exchange (but not file) written settlement offers, copies of which are to be submitted to the court by 10/19/2005. Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: 10/11/2005)
17 DUPLICATE ENTRY (Entered: 10/11/2005)
15 MINUTE entry before Judge Arlander Keys : Settlement conference set for 10/26/05 at 10:00 a.m. All parties are to be represented at the settlement conference by an individual (other than their attorneys) with full authority to settle. The parties are to exchange (but not file) written settlement offers, copies of which are to be submitted to the court by 10/19/05. (ac, ) (Entered: 10/11/2005)
18 MINUTE entry before Judge Arlander Keys : Settlement conference held. The parties agreed to the monetary terms of a settlement agreement. They also agreed that a consent decree will be necessay in this case. The parties will confer regarding the language of a consent decree. Status hearing is set for 11/21/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: 10/31/2005)
19 MINUTE entry before Judge Arlander Keys : Status hearing set for 11/21/05 at 9:00 a.m. is reset to 11/18/2005 at 09:00 AM. (ac, ) (Entered: 11/01/2005)
20 MINUTE entry before Judge Arlander Keys : Status hearing held. Pursuant to settlement conference Court held with this Court, the parties report that they have agreed to the language of a consent decree. Within the next few days, they will submit the proposed consent decree to the District Judge. All matters relating to this referral have been completed. This case is returned to the assigned District Court Judge for further proceedings. Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: 11/21/2005)
21 MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to approve consent judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Consent Decree)(Henry, Ann) (Entered: 12/09/2005)
22 NOTICE of Motion by Ann M Henry for presentment of motion to approve consent judgment21 before Honorable Ronald A. Guzman on 12/15/2005 at 09:30 AM. (Henry, Ann) (Entered: 12/09/2005)
23 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : Motion to approve consent judgment21 is granted, Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (cjg, ) (Entered: 12/20/2005)
24 MINUTE entry before Judge Ronald A. Guzman : Enter Consent Decree. This decree fully and finally resolves any and all issues and claims arising out of the complaint filed by the EEOC in this action. (For further detail see separate order.) Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: 01/11/2006)
25 CONSENT DECREE Signed by Judge Ronald A. Guzman on 12/15/2005:(Exhibit)Mailed notice(hp, ) (Entered: 01/11/2006)
26 FILED on the incorrect docket. The case title does not match the case number. (Entered: 06/13/2006)
27 NOTICE of Correction regarding motion hearing, text entry26. (air, ) (Entered: 06/14/2006)

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