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

0 JUN 1 4 2006 f

EASTERN DIVISION EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY )

caM-I.CUH.A.•lLDWfI1. 'DIIOGTIIICNCI)UIIf

COMMISSION,

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Plaintiff,
v.

) ) 06CV3243 ) JUDGE KENDALL ) MAGISTRATE NOLAN

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SATISFIED FROG,

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COMPLAINT

Defendant.

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JURY TRIAL DEMAND

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NATURE OF THE ACTION

This is aD action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as aDlended, 42 U.s.C.

§2000e et seq., and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to correct unlawful employment

practices on the basis of sex and retaliation and to provide appropriate relief to Carly Chapman

and a class of similarly situated employees who were adversely affected by such practices.

Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges that Carly Chapman, a female, and

a class of similarly situated employees were sexually harassed by the owner and another manager

of Defendant Satisfied Frog ("Defendant"). EEOC also alleges that Defendant retaliated against

Carly Chapman hy llring her when she complained about tiIe harassment.

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 706(1)(1) and (3) of

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

Section 102 of the Civil Rights Act of 1991,42 U.S.C. § 1981a ("Title VIl").

2. The employment practices alleged to be unlawful were and are now being

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committed within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.
PARTIES 3. Plaintiff, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "Commission"), is the agency of the United States of America charged with the administration, interpretation and enforcement of Title VII, and is expressly authorized to bring this action by Section 706(£)(1) and(3) ofTitie Vll, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e~5(£)(1) and (3). 4. At all relevant times, Defendant Satisfied Frog has continuously been a corporation doing business in the State of Illinois and the City of Warrenville and has continuously had at least 15 employees. 5. At all relevant times, Defendant Satisfied Frog has continuously heen an employer engaged in an industry affecting commerce within the meaning of Sections 701(b), (g) and (h) ofTitie 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, Carly Chapman filed a charge with the Commission alleging violations of Title VII hy Defendant. All conditions precedent to the institution of this lawsuit have been fulfilled. 7. Since at least October 2002, Defendant has engaged in unlawful employment practices at its facility in Warrenville, lllinois, in continuing violation of Sections 703(a)(1) and 704(a) of Title VIT, 42 U.S.c. §§2000e-2(a)(1) and 2000c-3(a). These unlawful employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) sexually harassing Carly Chapman and a class of similarly situated employees; and (b) retaliating against Chapmen by firing her because she complained of sexual

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harassment. S. The effect of the practices complained of in paragraph 7 above has been to deprive Carly Chapman of equal employment opportunities and otherwise adversely affect her status as an cmployee, because of her sex and because she complained of sexual harassment. 9. The effect of the practices eomplained of in paragraph 7 above has been to deprive
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a class of similarly situated employees of equal employment opportunities and otherwise adversely affect their status as employccs, because of their sex.
10. The unlawful employment practices eomplained of in paragraph 7 above were and are intentional.
11. The unlawful employment practices complained of in paragraph 7 above were and are done with malice or with reckless indifferenee to the federally proteeted rights of Carly Chapman and a class of similarly situated employees.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF Wherefore, the Commission respectfully requests that this Court: A. Grant a permanent injunction enjoining Defendant, its officers, successors, assigns, and all persons in aetive concert or participation with it, from engaging in sexual harassment and retaliating against employees who exercise their rights under Title VII. B. Order Defendant to institute and carry out policies, practices, and programs which provide equal employment opportunities for all employces regardless of their sex and whieh eradicatc the effeets of its past and present unlawful employment practices. C. Order Defendant to make whole Carly Chapman by providing appropriate backpay with prejudgnlent interest, in amounts to be determined at trial, and other affirmative
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relief necessary to eradicate the effects of its unlawful employment practices. D. Order Defcndant to make whole Carly Chapman and a class of similarly situated
employees by providing compensation for past and future pecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful employment practices described in paragraph 7 above, in amounts to be determined at trial.
E. Ordcr Defcndant to make whole Carly Chapman and a class of similarly situated employees by providing compensation for past and future nonpecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful practices complained of in paragraph 7 above, including emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of Ii fe, and hnmiliation, in amonnts to be determined at trial.
F. Order Defendant to pay Carly Chapman and a class of similarly situated employees punitive damages for its malicions and rcckless condnct described in paragraph 7 abovc, in amonnts to be determined at trial.
G. Grant snch fnrther relief as thc Conrt deems necessary and proper in the public interest.
H. 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 its complaint.
Respcctfully submitted, James Lee Deputy General Counsel Gwendolyn Young Rcams Associate General Counsel
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTTY COMMISSION
1801 "L"S
Diane I. Smason Supervisory Trial Attorney
Trial Attorney EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMISSION Chicago District Office 500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 353-7546
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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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SATISFIED FROG, INC.,

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Defendant.

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No. 06 C 3243 HOll. Judge Kendall
Magistrate Judge Nolan

CONSENT DECREE The Litigation
1. Plaintiff, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (hereafter the "EEOC"), filed this action on September 25, 2006, alleging that Defendllnt Diroddi d/b/a Satisfied Frog, Inc. ("Satisfied Frog" Or "Defendant") discriminated against Charging Party Carly Chapman ("Chapman") and a class offomale employees (collectively, "the claimants"), in violation of Title VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000c et seq. ("Title VII"), and § 102 ofthe Civil Rights Act of 199\, 42 U.S.C. § 1981A, by subjecting them to harassment and a hostile work environment because of their sex. EEOC also alleged that Satisfied Frog retaliated against Chapman by firing her when she complained about the harassment. Satisfied Frog filed an Answer denying these allegations. As a result of the panies having engaged ill settlement discussions, the parties have agreed that this action should be finally resolved by entry of this Consent Decree. This Consent Decree is intended to :md does fully and finally resolve any and all claims arising out of the Complaint.

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Finding!

2. Having examined the terms and provisions orthi. Consent Decree and based on

the pleadings, records, and stipUlations of the parties, this Court finds the following:

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

parties.

B. The teons and provisions ofthi. Consent Decree are fair, adequate, reason.ble,

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

protected by this Consent Decree.

C. This Consent Decree is in conformity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

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

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

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

NOIl-Dlscrlmlllation

3.

Satisfied Frog, its officers, agents, ~'Jllployecs, successors, and assigns shan not

discriminate against employees on the basis of sex and shall comply with Title VII.

Non-Retaliation 4. Satisfied Frog, 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; flied a

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

manner in any investigation, proceeding, hearing or litigation under Title VIJ; asserted any right under this Consent Decree; or otherwise exercised his or hcr rights under Title VII.

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Sexuaillprassment

5, Salisfied Frog, ils officers, agents, employees, successors, and assigns shall

proteci its employees from sexual harassment from coworkers, managers, customers, and all

persons on the promises of Satisfied Frog.

6. Satisfied Frog, its officers, agents, employees, successors, and assigns shall not
or pelmit Jeffrey L. Bames to enter the premises for two years commencing upon the entry this

Consent Decree.

Monetary Relief

7. a) Satisfied Frog shall pay the gross sum of seventeen thousand dollars

($17,000.00), to resolve the claims of the claimants. This sum shan be distribute<l in the amounts

indicated below:

Carley Chapman

$11,500,00

Jenni fer Balis

500.00

Margaret King

500.00

Shari Crossley

500.00

Lisa Pmlher

500.00

Apri I Richards

500,00

Melissa Campbell

500.00

Amy Urben

500.00

Beverly Wallenius Katherine Bauer

500.00 500.00

Diana Cloughley

500.00

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Cassandra Knudson

500.00

b) Within ten (10) day. of the entry of this Decree, EEOC shall mail to each

claimant a blank release (Exhibit D, attached). c) Within ten (10) business days after receipt by Satisfied Frog of a Release

Agreement in the fonnat of Exhibit B from an EEOC claimant, Satisfied Frog shall issue and

mail by certified mail to each such claimant, a check in the amount indicated on the release,

payable to the order of such claimant to the address indicated on the release, as settlement of this

case by the EEOC, with a copy to the EEOC,

d) Payment to the claimants shall not be deemed to be for lost wages.

Defendant shall not make withholdings and shall issue 1099 forms to the Charging Party and

claimants no later than January 30, 2008. The 1099 [onns shall bear the Social Security number

and be mailed to the address shown on the release agreements signed by the claimants. Complaint Monitor

8. During the term ofthe Consent Decree, Employment Practices Solutions, Inc.

("UPS"), shall be designated the Complaint Monitor and shall have the responsibility to receive

independently and confidentially any and all complaints of sexual harassment at Satisfied Frog,

both from restaurant management and directly from complainants.

9. Satisfied Frog shall inform all employees of the appointment and function of the

Complaint Monitor, and each individual who makes a complaint (whether oral or written) to

Satisfied Frog shall receive, upon making a complaint, a written notice infonning himlher of the

existence and function of the Complaint Monitor. Such notice shall provide the name, telephone

number and address at which the Complaint Monitor may be reached.

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10. Within 10 (calendar) days ofteceiving any complaint of sexual harassment from

Satisfied Frog or from an employee of Satisfied Frog, the Complaint Monitor will inform EEOC

of the nature of the complaint.

Notice Posting

II. Within ten (10) days after the Court's entry of this Consent Decree and for the

duration of this Decree, Satisfied Frog shall continuously post the notice annexed hereto as

Exhibit A in a location prominently visible to Satisfied Frog employees. Within ten (10) days

after the Consent Decree is entered, Satisfied Frog 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 location
where it has been posted. Satisfied Frog shall permit a reprcscnlative of EEOC to enter Satisfied

Frog's premises for pUl'jloses of verifying compliance with this Paragraph al any time during

normal business hours.

Record Keeping and Reporting

12. Satisfied Frog shall maintain records of any complaints, formal or infonnal, oral

or in writing, it receives relating to retaliation or to harassment based on sell, including the name,

address, and telephone number of the complainanl and what was alleged, its investigation and

any action taken by Satisfied Frog in response to such complaints, for the duration of the

Consent Decree. 13. Beginning six (6) months after entry of this Consent Decree and every six (6)

months thereafter tor the duration of the Consent Decree, Salisfied Frog shall furnish EEOC with

reports reflecting the information detailed in the records described in Paragraph \2 ofthis

Consent Decree. Satisfied Frog's last repon will be submitted to EEOC two (2) weeks prior to

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the date On which the Decree is to expire. 14. For the term orthe Consent Decree and upon ten (10) business days' notice to
Satisfied Frog. the EEOC, when it has reasonable cause to believe Satisfied Frog is not in compliance with the terms of this Consent Decree, shall have access to Satisfied Frog's facility during normal business hours to review and copy any documents related to determining compliance at its facility and to interview any personnel employed by Satisfied Frog for the purpose of determining Satisfied Frog's compliance with the terms of this Consent Decree.
Training 15. On two occasions during the three (3) years covered by this Decree, Satisfied Frog shall arrange for training of all employees by EPS, including sup~'tvisors, managers, and owners, regarding the requirements of Title VII and Satisfied frog's policies prohibiting discrimination under Title VU. Susan Barnes will receive the training by video within seven (7) days of the training held in Warrenville. Prior to each training session, Satistied Frog shall submit to EEOC for approval the credentials ofthe trainer and proposed training program, including all materials to be used or distributed at the training. Within five (5) days after the completion of the training described above, Satisfied Frog will certify to EEOC that the training has been completed, the name(s) of the person(s) conducting the training, the timers), duration and daters) the training were held and a list identifying by name and position all individuals who received the training. The first training shall take place within forty-five (45) days after entry of this Consen! Decree. Satisfied Frog will also provide the EEOC with all materials used or distributed at the training, ifditferent trom that previously produced to EEOC.
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Duration of Decree!RetentiQn of Jurisdiction 16. The terms of this Consent Decree shall be in effect (and the Court will retain jurisdiction orthis matter to enforce this Decree) for a period or three (3) years from the date on 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, and written notice is given by the party claiming that such dispute(s) remain unresolved, the term orthe Decree shall be automatically extended until such time as all such disputes have been resolved.
Costs and Attorneys' Fees 17. Each party to this action sball bear its own attomey's fees, costs, and expenses.
Dispute Resolution 18. If EEOC has reasonable cause to believe that Satisfied Frog has violated any of the terms of this Consent Decree, EEOC shall notify Satisfied Frog in writing. and Satisfied Frog will then have ten (10) business days in which to satisfy EEOC that there has not been a violation
or that the violation has been corrected. If; at the expiration of such time period, EEOC has not
been so satislled, then EEOC may immediately apply to the Court fOf appropriate relief. Miscellaneous Provisions
19. The tenus ofthis Consent Decree shall b. binding upon the present and future directors, officers, managers, agents, successors, and assigns of Satisfied Frog. Satisfied Frog, and any successor(s) of Satisfied Frog, shall provide a copy of this Decree to any organization who proposes to acquire or merge with Satisfied Frog, or any successor of Satisfied Frog, prior to the effectiveness of any such acquisition or merger. This paragraph shall not be deemed to limit allY remedies available in the event ofany finding by the Court of contempt for a violation
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of this Decree. 20. When this Decree requires a certification by Satisfied Frog of any fact(s), such
certification shall be made under oath or penalty of perjury by an olllccr or management employee of Satisfied Frog.
21. When this Consent Decree requires the submission by Defendants of reports, notices, or other materials to the Commission, such materials shall be mailed 10; Satisfied Frog Settlement, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chicago District alllce, Legal Division, 500 West Madison, Suite 2800, Chicago, lllinois 60661.
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ENTERED AND APPROVED FOR:
For the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1801 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20507
James L. Lee Deputy General Counse!
Gwendolyn Young Reams Associate General Counsel

For DIRODDI.:

~c.bC- i(1't-07

Thomas M, Wilde

Date

Vedder, Prioe, Kaufman & Kammholz, P.C.

222 North LaSalle Street Suite 2600 Chicago, lllinois 60601-1003

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

f DATE:","""i -;( - 11 7
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EXHIBIT A

NOTICE TO ALL SATISFIED «'BOG EMPLOYEES

This Notice is being pOsted pursuant to • Consent Decree entered by the federal court in EEOC v.
12iI2l1!!i,.Jm:. dibfll Satisfied Frog. No. 06 C 3243 (N.D. Ill,), resolving a lawsuit filed by the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") against Diroddi, Inc., d/b/a Satisfied Frog ("Satisfied
Frog").

In It. suit, the EEOC alleged that Satisfiecl Frog discriminated against a class of female employees, in violation of Title V[J of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.s.C. § 2000e ~ llil. ("Title VII"), and § 102 of the Civilltights Act of 1991, 42 U.S.C. § 1981a, by subjecting them to harassment and a hostile work environment bec.use of their sex, and that Satisfied Frog retaliated against a former employee by firing her when she compl.ined. Satisfied Frog filed an Answer denying these allegation •.

To resolve the case, Satisfied Fmc and the EEOC have entered into a Consent Decree which provided, among other things, that:

I)

Sah.fied Frog will pay monetary damages totaling $17,000.00 to a class of fem.le

employees;

2)

Satisfied Frog will not discriminale against employee. on the basis of sex, will protcct its

employees from sexual hara~sment fTom coworker,st managers, customers, and all

persons on its premises, and will "amply with Title VII;

3)

Satisfied Frog will infOlm employees of the existence and function of a Complaint

Monitor;

4)

Satisfied Frog will not permit JeffTey L. Barnes to enter the prcmiscs for a period of two

(2) years after entry of this Consent Decree;

S) Sati.fied Frog will not retaliate against any person because he or .he opposcd any

practice made unlawful by Title VII, filed a Title VII charge of discrimination,

participated in any Title VII proceeding. or ...erted any rights under the Consent Decree;

and

6) Satisfied Frog will provide mand.tory training to employees and owners regarding .exual

harassment.

The EEOC enforces the federal laws against discrimination in employment on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability. ffyou believe you have been discriminated against, you may COntaot tho EEOC at (312) 353·8195. The EEOC charges no fee. and has emplOyee, who speak languages other than English. If you believe you have been discriminated against you may contact the EEOC.
nus [S AN OFfICIAL NOTICE AND MllST NOT BE DEfACED BY ANYONE

This Notice must remain posted for three years from the dale below und must not be altered, defaced or covered by any other matertal, AllY question, about tbls Notice or compUanee wltll Its
term, may be dIrected to: Satisfied Frog Settlement, EEOC 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, lIIinoi. 60661.

Dale

Hon. Kendall

United States District Court Judge

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EXHIBITB
RELEASE AGREEMENT I, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _"'__, in consideration for $XX,OOO paid to me by Diroddi, Inc., in connection with the resolution of EEOC v. Diroddi, Inc., d/bla Satisfied Frog, No. 06 C 4243 (N.D. II!.), waive my right to recover for any claims of sex discrimination or harassment or retaliation arising under Title VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.s.C. § 2000e et seq., that I had against Diroddi, Inc. prior to the date ofthis release and that were included.in the claims alleged in EEOC's complaint in EEOC v, Diroddi, Inc., d/bla Satisfied Frog, No. 06 C 4243 (N.D, Ill.),

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Date Social Security Number

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Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code

 
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NOLAN, TERMED
United States District Court Northern District of Illinois - CM/ECF LIVE, Ver 3.0 (Chicago)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:06-cv-03243

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Satisfied Frog Assigned to: Honorable Virginia M. Kendall Cause: 42:2000 Job Discrimination (Sex)

Date Filed: 06/14/2006 Date Terminated: 04/24/2007 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

Plaintiff
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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

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

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

V. Defendant

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Satisfied Frog

represented by Thomas Michael Wilde Vedder, Price Kaufman & Kammholz, P.C. 222 North LaSalle Street Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 609-7500 Email: twilde@vedderprice.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Christopher L Nybo Vedder, Price Kaufman & Kammholz, P.C. 222 North LaSalle Street Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 609-7500 Email: cnybo@vedderprice.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed 06/14/2006 06/14/2006 06/14/2006 06/14/2006 06/14/2006 06/26/2006
06/27/2006

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Docket Text

1 COMPLAINT filed by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Jury Demand.(ar, ) (Entered: 06/15/2006)
2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (ar, ) (Entered: 06/15/2006)
3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Jeanne B. Szromba (ar, ) (Entered: 06/15/2006)
4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Diane Ilene Smason (ar, ) (Entered: 06/15/2006)
5 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by John C. Hendrickson (ar, ) (Entered: 06/15/2006)
6 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall : Status hearing set for 8/14/2006 at 09:00 AM. The parties are to report the following: (1) Possibility of settlement in the case; (2) If no possibility of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is to advise all other parties of the Court's action herein. Lead counsel is directed to appear at this status hearing. Parties shall prepare and file a joint status report within three days prior to the status. (See Judge Kendall's web page found at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov for status report). Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 06/26/2006)
7 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall : At plaintiff's request, status hearing reset to 8/21/2006 at 09:00 AM. The parties are directed to review the Court's Order of June 26, 2006 and comply with its directives. Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 06/27/2006)

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08/28/2006 08/28/2006 08/28/2006 09/08/2006 09/12/2006 11/09/2006 12/07/2006 01/19/2007

8 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Satisfied Frog waiver sent on 6/14/2006, answer due 8/14/2006. (Szromba, Jeanne) (Entered: 08/03/2006)
9 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Satisfied Frog by Christopher L Nybo (Nybo, Christopher) (Entered: 08/11/2006)
10 MOTION by Defendant Satisfied Frog for extension of time and To Reset Initial Status Hearing (Agreed) (Nybo, Christopher) (Entered: 08/11/2006)
11 NOTICE of Motion by Christopher L Nybo for presentment of motion for extension of time10 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 8/21/2006 at 09:00 AM. (Nybo, Christopher) (Entered: 08/11/2006)
12 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Satisfied Frog by Thomas Michael Wilde (Wilde, Thomas) (Entered: 08/11/2006)
13 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall : Motion hearing held. Motion for extension of time 10 is granted to and including 8/28/2006. Status hearing reset to 9/12/2006 at 09:00 AM. The parties are directed to review the Court's Order of June 26, 2006 and comply with its directives. Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 08/21/2006)
14 Defendant ANSWER to Complaint by Satisfied Frog(Wilde, Thomas) (Entered: 08/28/2006)
15 NOTICE of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Satisfied Frog (Wilde, Thomas) (Entered: 08/28/2006)
16 NOTICE by Satisfied Frog re answer to complaint14, notice of affiliates pursuant to local rule 3.215 and Certificate of Service (Wilde, Thomas) (Entered: 08/28/2006)
17 STATUS Report (Initial Joint) by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Satisfied Frog (Wilde, Thomas) (Entered: 09/08/2006)
18 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall : Status hearing held and continued to 11/9/2006 at 09:00 AM. Discovery ordered closed by 5/1/2007. Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 09/12/2006)
19 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall : Status hearing held on 11/9/2006 and continued to 12/7/2006 at 9:00a.m. Mailed notice (slb, ) (Entered: 11/09/2006)
20 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall : Status hearing held. Counsel are directed to contact the Court's clerk to schedule a settlement conference. Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 12/07/2006)
21 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall :Plaintiff's counsel advises that the parties are working toward a settlement agreement. Status hearing set for 2/22/2007 at 09:00 AM. If an order of dismissal is filed with the Court in advance of the status date, the status hearing will be stricken and counsel need not appear. Counsel may contact the Court's clerk to set a settlement conference with the Court, if necessary.Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 01/19/2007)

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22 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall :Status hearing held and continued to 3/26/2007 at 09:00 AM. If an order of dismissal is filed with the Court in advance of the status date, the status hearing will be stricken and counsel need not appear.Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 02/22/2007)
23 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall :Status hearing held and continued to 4/10/2007 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 03/26/2007)
24 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall :Status hearing held and continued to 4/24/2007 at 09:00 AM. If an order of dismissal is filed in advance of the status date, the status will be stricken and counsel need not appear.Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 04/10/2007)
25 MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to approve consent judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Consent Decree)(Smason, Diane) (Entered: 04/23/2007)
26 NOTICE of Motion by Diane Ilene Smason for presentment of motion to approve consent judgment25 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 4/30/2007 at 09:00 AM. (Smason, Diane) (Entered: 04/23/2007)
27 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall :Status hearing set for 4/24/2007 is stricken and reset to 4/30/2007 at 9:00 AM. If the Consent Judgment is entered in advance of the status date, the parties need not appear on 4/30/2007.Mailed notice (gmr, ) (Entered: 04/23/2007)
28 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall : Joint motion for entry of consent decree 25 is granted. Enter Consent Decree. Any pending dates, motions, or schedules in this case are terminated as moot. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (td, ) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
29 CONSENT DECREE Signed by Judge Virginia M. Kendall on 4/24/2007. (td, ) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
30 MINUTE entry before Judge Virginia M. Kendall :Enter Notice to All Satisfied Frog Employees.Mailed notice (gej, ) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
31 NOTICE to all Satisfied Frog Employees signed by the Honorable Judge Kendall on 4/24/2007. (gej, ) (Entered: 05/10/2007)

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