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PINE BLUFF DIVISION

SEP 2 9 2006

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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COMMISSION,

Plaintiff,

CIVIL ACTION NO 5:0t,e.VlJo..2S:J. J"LH

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TANAMI TRADING CORPORATION, D/B/A LEFT LANE EXPRESS

Defendant.

JURY TRIAL DEMAND

NATURE OF THE ACTION This is an action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended ("Title VII"), and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to correct unlawful employment practices and to provide appropriate reJiefto Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, Charles Morehead and other Black employees who have been adversely affected by such practices. The unlawful employmentpractices include, but are not limited to, being subjected to a racially hostile work environment. In addition, Bobby Huggins and Carla Huggins were SUbjected to constructive discharge.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE 1. Jurisdiction ofthis Court is invoked pursuantto 28 U.S.C. §§451, 1331, 1337, 1343, and 1345. This is an action authorized and instituted pursuant to §706(f)(1) and (3) and §706 and §707 ofTitle VII oftbe Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.c. §2000e, et~. ("Title VII").

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 Eastern District of Arkansas, Pine Bluff Division.
PARTIES 3. Plaintiff, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "Commission") is an agency of the United States of America charged with the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of Title VII and is expressly authorized to bring this action by §706(f)(l) and (3) and §707 of Title Vll, 42 US.C. §2000-5(f). 4. At all relevant times, Tanami Trading Corporation, d/b/a Left Lane Express ("Defendant Employer"), was a corporation doing business in the State of Arkansas and the City of Pine Bluff and has continuously had at least fifteen (15) employees. 5. At all relevant times, Defendant Employer has continuously been and is now an employer engaged in an industry affecting commerce within the meaning of§70 I(b), (g), and (h) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. §2000e(b), (g), and (h).
STATEMENT OF CLAIMS 6. More than thirty (30) days prior to the institution of this lawsuit Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins and Charles Morehead filed charges ofdiscrimination with the Commission alleging violations of Title Vll by Defendant. AI! conditions precedent to the institution of this lawsuit have been fulfilled. 7. From at least on or around December I, 2005, and continuing, Defendant Employer has engaged in unlawful employment practices at its facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, in violation of §703(a) of Title VII, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §2000e-2(a). The unlawful practices
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include, but are not limited to subjecting Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, Charles Morehead and other Black employees to a racially hostile work environment. In addition, Defendant Employer subjected Bobby Huggins and Carla Huggins to constructive discharge.
8. The racial harassment in the workplace included, but was not limited to, graphic racial comments and threats ofa racist nature by Defendant's management directed towards Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, Charles Morehead and other Black employees. The conduct was offensive, unwelcome, and pervasive in nature,
9, The effect of the practices complained of above has been to deprive Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, Charles Morehead and other Black employees of equal employment opportunities and otherwise adversely affeet their status as employees.
10, The unlawful employment practices complained of above were and are intentional.
11. Defendant Employer at all relevant times acted with malice or reckless indifference to the federally protected rights ofBobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, Charles Morehead and other Black employees.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Commission respectfully prays that this Court:
A. Grant a permanent injunction enjoining the Defendant Employer, its officers, successors, assigns and all persons in active concert or participation with it, from engaging in any employment practice which discriminates on the basis ofrace under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
R Order Defendant Employer to institute and carry out policies, practices, and
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programs which provide equal employment opportunities which eradicate the effects of its past and present unlawful employment practices.
C. Order Defendant Employer to make whole Bobby Huggins and Carla Huggins who were subjected to Defendant's practices of race discrimination, racial harassment, andJor constructive discharge 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, including but not limited to, reinstatement or placement in a comparable position.
D. Order Defendant Employer to make whole Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, Charles Morehead and other Black employees who were subjected to Defendant's practices of race discrimination, racial harassment, andJor constructive discharge by providing compensation for past and future pecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful employment practices described above, including relocation expenses, job search expenses, and medical expenses, in amounts to be determined at trial.
E. Order Defendant Employer to make whole Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, Charles Morehead and other Black employees who were subjected to Defendant's practices of raee discrimination, racial harassment, andJor constructive discharge by providing compensation for past and future non pecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful practices complained of above, including emotional pain, suffering, embarrassment, inconvenience, loss ofenjoyment of life and humiliation, in amounts to be determined at trial.
F. Order Defendant Employer to pay Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, Charles Morehead and other Black employee who were subjected to Defendant's practices of race
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discrimination, racial harassment, and/or constructive discharge 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. 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.
RONALD S. COOPER General Counsel JAMESL.LEE Deputy General Counsel GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS
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EQUALEMPLOYMENTOPPOR~Y
COMMISSION
,JR. Senior Trial Attorney ARU88081
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
Little Rock Area Office 820 Louisiana St., Ste. 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Telephone: (501) 324-5539
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DNISION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION,
Plaintiff,
TANAMI TRADING CORPORATION D/B/A LEFT LANE EXPRESS
Defendant.

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CONSENT DECREE

This action was instituted on September 29, 2006, by the Equal Employment Opportunity

Commission (the Commission) against Tanami Trading Corporation, d/b/a Left Lane Express to

enforce the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §

2000e et seq. (Title VII), and the Civil Rights Act of 1991, 42 U.S.C. §1981a. The

Commission's complaint alleged that Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, Charles Morehead, and

other Black employees were subjected to a racially hostile work environment in violation of Title

VII. The Commission also alleged that Bobby and Carla Huggins were constructively

discharged. The Commission sought backpay, compensatory damages and punitive damages for

the three employees who were subjected to the racially hostile work environment and the two

employees who were constructively discharged.

This Consent Decree does not constitute an admission by the Defendant of the allegations of the Complaint. All parties to this action desire to avoid the additional expense and delay in litigation of this case. In the event this proposed Consent Decree is not approved or does not

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become final, then it shall not be admissible in evidence in any subsequent proceeding in this action.
The Court has reviewed the terms of the proposed Consent Decree in light of the applicable laws and regulations, the statements and representations of counsel for all parties, and hereby approves the Consent Decree.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Court being fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED:
I. JURISDICTION The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Pine Bluff Division, has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter of this litigation.
II. SCOPE AND DURATION OF DECREE A. This Consent Decree resolves all issues and claims arising out of Plaintiffs Complaint in this cause, alleging unlawful employment policies and practices maintained by the Defendant and arising out of Charge No. 251-2006-00994 filed by Bobby Huggins, Charge No. 493-2006-00004 filed by Carla Huggins and Charge No. 493-2006-00503 filed by Charles Morehead with the EEOC. This Consent Decree resolves the claims of Mr. Huggins, Mrs. Huggins and Mr. Morehead who were adversely effected by racial harassment and constructive discharge in Defendant's workplace, as alleged in Charge No. 251-2006-000994, Charge No. 493-2006-00004 and Charge No. 493-2006-00503. Notwithstanding any provisions contained in this Decree, this Agreement shall not be considered in any manner to be dispositive of any charge other than Charge No. 251-2006-000994, Charge No. 493-2006-00004 and Charge No. 493-2006-00503.
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B. The provisions of this Consent Decree shall continue to be effective and binding upon the parties to this action for a period of three years from the date of the entry of this Decree except for Section VI.D. (neutral reference) which will be in effect permanently.
III. GENERAL INJUNCTIVE RELIEF A. Defendant, its officers, agents, employees, and all persons acting in concert with Defendant are enjoined from discriminating against any employee on the basis of race. B. Defendant, its officers, agents, employees, and all persons acting in concert with Defendant are enjoined from subjecting employees to constructive discharge. C. Defendant, its officers, agents, employees, and all persons acting in concert with Defendant are enjoined from retaliating against any employee for exercising their rights under Title VII.
IV. TRAINING A. Defendant will provide training to Mr. Membrey in the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, including the prevention of racial harassment and constructive discharge. These training sessions will be conducted within 90 days of the entry of this Decree. A copy of any syllabi and a copy of the training materials will be provided to the Commission within 30 days of the training sessions. Defendant may also satisfy this training requirement by Mr. Membrey attending an EEOC Technical Assistance Seminar. B. Defendant will provide training to its supervisors and managers in the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, regarding the prevention of racial harassment and constructive discharge. These training sessions will be conducted within 90 days of the entry of this Decree. A list of the employees that attend the training
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training sessions, a copy of any syllabi, and a copy of the training materials will be provided to the Commission within 30 days of the training sessions.
C. Defendant will provide a copy of its racial harassment policy to all of its employees who work in the Pine Bluff facility within 30 days of the entry of this Decree. In addition, Defendant agrees to conduct training sessions on the prevention of racial harassment for all non-supervisory employees who work in Pine Bluff facility. These training sessions will be conducted within 90 days of the entry of this Decree. A list of the employees that attend the training sessions, a copy of any syllabi, and a copy of the training materials will be provided to the Commission within 30 days of the training sessions.
V. NOTICE Defendant shall conspicuously post at its facility in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the notice (poster) required to be posted pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Furthermore, Defendant shall conspicuously post the notice at Appendix A of this Decree at its facility in Pine Bluff, Arkansas for a one year period commencing within ten days after entry of this Decree by the Court. The notice will be signed by Robert Membrey.
VI. REPORTING A. Defendant will report to the Commission at six-month intervals, each complaint of race discrimination received; the name of the complaining employee; and the resolution of the complaint. B. The first report shall be submitted six months after entry of the Decree. Each subsequent report shall follow at six month intervals as long as this Consent Decree remains in effect. These reports shall be sent to William A. Cash, Jr., Supervisory Trial Attorney, at the Little Rock Area Office address.
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C. Within sixty days of entry of this Order, Defendant shall provide the Commission with written verification that the requirements under Section VII (Individual Relief) have been satisfied.
VII. INDIVIDUAL RELIEF A. Defendant agrees to pay $70,000 to resolve this lawsuit. Defendant agrees to pay $25,000 to Bobby Huggins. Defendant shall deliver to Bobby Huggins a cashier's check made payable to "Bobby Huggins" in the amount of$25,000 within 10 days of the entry of the Decree. Defendant agrees that there will be no withholding from this check and will issue a I099 form to Mr. Huggins. B. Defendant agrees to pay $25,000 to Carla Huggins. Defendant shall deliver to Carla Huggins a cashier's check made payable to "Carla Huggins" in the amount of$25,000 within 10 days of the entry of the Decree. Defendant agrees that there will be no withholding from this check and will issue a 1099 form to Mrs. Huggins. C. Defendant agrees to pay $20,000 to Charles Morehead. Defendant shall deliver to Charles Morehead a cashier's check made payable to "Charles Morehead" in the amount of $20,000 within 10 days of the entry of the Decree. Defendant agrees that there will be no withholding from this check and will issue a 1099 form to Mr. Morehead. D. Defendant shall forward a copy of all of the cashier's checks to William A. Cash, Jr. at the Commission Office in Little Rock, Arkansas. E. Defendant agrees to provide a neutral reference for Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, and Charles Morehead to any potential employers who request a job reference. Any such neutral reference shall be identical to the form demonstrated in Appendix B. No mention of the charges of discrimination or this action will be made as part of the neutral reference.
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Case 5:06-cv-00252-JLH Document 31 Filed 06/13/08 Page 6 of 11 F. Defendant shall not include any reference to the charges of discrimination filed by Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, and Charles Morehead or this litigation in the personnel files of Bobby Huggins, Carla Huggins, and Charles Morehead
VIII. COSTS Each of the parties shall bear their own costs, including attorneys' fees.
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COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF:
RONALD S. COOPER General Counsel JAMES LEE Deputy General Counsel GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS Associate General Counsel

COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT:
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F. WILSON BYNUM, JR. Attorney at Law P.O. Box 7268 Pine Bluff, AR 71611-7268

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Trial Attorney EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMISSION Little Rock Area Office 820 Louisiana, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 I Telephone: (501) 324-5539
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Case 5:06-cv-00252-JLH Document 31 Filed 06/13/08 Page 8 of 11 APPENDIX A NOTICE
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NOTICE
1. Left Lane has agreed with the EEOC to post this notice for one year to reinforce the company's policies concerning the prevention of racial harassment and constructive discharge against any employee.
2. Federal law prohibits racial harassment in the workplace. Racial harassment includes
uriwelcome racist comments, racist threats, racist jokes and inappropriate physical
conduct. Left Lane is committed to providing a workplace that is free of racial harassment.
3. Federal law prohibits an employer from taking retaliatory action against any employee for opposing practices made unlawful under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
4. Left Lane supports and will comply with such Federal law in all respects and will not take any action against employees because they have exercised their rights under the law by filing charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding or hearing under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

PRESIDENT LEFT LANE EXPRESS TANAMI TRADING CORPORATION

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APPENDIX B NEUTRAL REFERENCE

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Dear _ _ _ __

This letter is in response to your inquiry regarding the employment of _ _ _ _ _ while employed at Left Lane.

[Mr. or Mrs.]

worked at Left Lane from

through _ __

Company policy does not permit us to give out any more information concerning [Mr. or Mrs.]

____ employment.

I am sure [Mr. or Mrs.]

can provide you with the details concerning his or her tenure at

Left Lane. I hope this information is helpful and that it satisfactorily answers your inquiry.

Very truly yours,

Left Lane Express

 
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CLOSED,JTR,JURY
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas (Pine Bluff) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 5:06−cv−00252−JLH

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Tanami Trading Date Filed: 09/29/2006

Corporation

Date Terminated: 06/13/2008

Assigned to: Judge J. Leon Holmes

Jury Demand: Plaintiff

Cause: 42:2000 Job Discrimination (Race)

Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs

Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

Plaintiff

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

represented by Faye A. Williams Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1407 Union Avenue Suite 900 Memphis, TN 38104 901−544−0088 Email: faye.williams@eeoc.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Terry Beck Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1407 Union Avenue Suite 900 Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 544−0138 TERMINATED: 01/15/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

William A. Cash , Jr. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 820 Louisiana Street Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 324−5539 Email: william.cash@eeoc.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Darin B. Tuggle Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1407 Union Avenue Suite 900 Memphis, TN 38104 901−544−0137 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.
Defendant
Tanami Trading Corporation doing business as Left Lane Express

represented by F. Wilson Bynum , Jr. F. Wilson Bynum, Jr., P.A. Post Office Box 7268 Pine Bluff, AR 71611−7268 870−536−4444

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Email: fwbynum@yahoo.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed 09/29/2006
09/29/2006 12/14/2006 12/29/2006 01/04/2007
03/08/2007 03/20/2007
07/03/2007 07/13/2007 07/13/2007 09/06/2007 10/11/2007 10/17/2007 10/18/2007
11/06/2007 01/15/2008 01/15/2008 01/15/2008 01/16/2008

# Docket Text
1 COMPLAINT w/Jury Demand against Tanami Trading Corporation d/b/a Left Lane Express, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Fee Waived; No Summons Issued)(mkf, ) (Entered: 09/29/2006)
***Set Jury and Magistrate Judge (JFF) Flags. (mkf, ) (Entered: 09/29/2006)
2 SUMMONS Returned Executed on Tanami Trading Corporation dba Left Lane Express, by serving Robert Membrey on 12/12/2006. (vjt) (Entered: 12/14/2006)
3 ANSWER to Complaint by Tanami Trading Corporation.(bkj, ) (Entered: 01/03/2007)
4 INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER (DOC): Rule 26(f) Conference to occur by 3/8/2007; Rule 26(f) Report due by 3/22/2007; proposed jury trial date the week of 9/10/2007 in Pine Bluff.(cdw) (Entered: 01/04/2007)
5 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Joint Local Rule 26(f) Report (Cash, William) (Entered: 03/08/2007)
6 FINAL SCHEDULING ORDER (DOC): Jury Trial set for the week of 11/5/2007 at 9:15 AM in Pine Bluff, Courtroom (large) #3602 before Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes; Discovery due by 7/19/2007; Pretrial Disclosure Sheet due by 10/16/2007; Status Report due by 9/6/2007. (cdw) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
7 RESPONSES to Plaintiff's First Requests for Admissions of Fact by Tanami Trading Corporation. (mkf) (Entered: 07/06/2007)
8 Joint MOTION to Extend Time of Discovery Deadline by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 07/13/2007)
9 ORDER granting 8 Motion to Extend Discovery ddl until August 17, 2007. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 7/13/07. (bkp) (Entered: 07/13/2007)
10 STATUS REPORT by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 09/06/2007)
11 PRETRIAL DISCLOSURE SHEET : PLAINTIFF'S PRETRIAL DISCLOSURES by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 10/11/2007)
12 PRETRIAL DISCLOSURE SHEET by Tanami Trading Corporation (Bynum, F.) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
13 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Forster for Settlement Conference. Settlement Conference set for 11/6/2007 at 10:00 AM in Little Rock Courtroom # 2C before Magistrate Judge John F. Forster Jr. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 10/18/07. (vjt) (Entered: 10/18/2007)
14 Minute Order. Proceedings held before Judge John F. Forster Jr.: Settlement Conference held on 11/6/2007. (Court Reporter cn.) (mcn) (Entered: 11/07/2007)
15 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney − Terry Beck (Proposed Order Submitted) by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 01/15/2008)
16 NOTICE of Appearance by Darin B. Tuggle on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Tuggle, Darin) (Entered: 01/15/2008)
17 ORDER granting 15 Motion to Withdraw Terry Beck as counsel of record for pltf. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 1/15/08. (vjt) (Entered: 01/15/2008)
18 AMENDED FINAL SCHEDULING ORDER (DOC): Jury Trial reset for the week of 6/16/2008 at 9:15 AM in Pine Bluff, Courtroom (large) #3602 before Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes; Discovery due by 4/3/2008; Status Report due by 4/17/2008; Pretrial Disclosure Sheet due by 5/27/2008. (cdw) (Entered: 01/16/2008)

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03/28/2008 03/31/2008
03/31/2008 04/03/2008 04/04/2008
04/17/2008 05/13/2008 05/27/2008 05/28/2008 05/29/2008 05/29/2008 05/30/2008
06/04/2008 06/13/2008

19 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Tanami Trading Corporation (Bynum, F.) (Entered: 03/28/2008)
20 ORDER directing deft to respond to 19 motion of F. Wilson Bynum, Jr., to be relieved as counsel, on or before 4/30/08; failure to comply with this Order may cause this case to be dismissed w/o prej; the Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Order by certified mail to Robert Membrey, Left Lane Express, 4805 Farm Lane, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 3/31/08. (vjt) (Entered: 03/31/2008)
Docket Note: copy of 20 Order sent to Robert Membrey, Left Lane Express, 4805 Farm Lane, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 by certified mail #70993400001580903187. (vjt) (Entered: 03/31/2008)
21 RESPONSE to Motion re 19 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Cash, William) (Entered: 04/03/2008)
22 ORDER denying 19 Motion of F. Wilson Bynum, Jr., to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for Deft; Mr. Bynum may be relieved as counsel only if another lawyer enters an appearance to represent the defendant. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 4/4/08. (vjt) (Entered: 04/04/2008)
23 STATUS REPORT (SECOND) by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 04/17/2008)
24 ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT. Case reference reassigned to Magistrate Judge J. Thomas Ray. Signed at the Direction of the Court on 5/13/2008. (bkp) (Entered: 05/13/2008)
25 PRETRIAL DISCLOSURE SHEET by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Cash, William) (Entered: 05/27/2008)
26 CERTIFIED Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Robert Membrey re 20 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (vjt) (Entered: 05/28/2008)
27 MOTION to Compel Responses to its Second Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 05/29/2008)
28 BRIEF IN SUPPORT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 27 Motion to Compel (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A − D)(Cash, William) (Entered: 05/29/2008)
29 ORDER directing deft to respond to pltf's 27 MOTION to Compel Responses to its Second Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents by 5:00 p.m. on June 3, 2008. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 5/30/08. (vjt) (Entered: 05/30/2008)
30 ORDER granting pltf's 27 Motion to Compel; deft is directed to provide full and complete responses to pltf's discovery requests on or before 6/10/08. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 6/4/08. (vjt) (Entered: 06/04/2008)
31 CONSENT DECREE, Deft agrees to pay $70,000 to resolve this lawsuit; $25,000 to Bobby Huggins, $25,000 to Carla Huggins, and $20,000 to Charles Morehead; each party to bear their own costs and attorneys' fees; terminating case. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 6/13/08. (vjt) (Entered: 06/16/2008)