Meadors et al v. Ulster County et al
| New York Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Frederick J Scullin, Jr |
| Referred: | Randolph F Treece |
| Case #: | 1:09-cv-00550 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 42:2000 Job Discrimination (Sex) |
| Case Filed: | May 11, 2009 |
| Re-opened: | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Terminated: | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Mar 17, 2015 5:36 PM EDT |
|
Defendant
Ray Acevedo
|
Represented By
|
|
Defendant
Richard Bockelmann
|
Represented By
|
|
Defendant
Bradford Ebel
|
Represented By
|
|
Defendant
Ulster County
|
Represented By
|
|
Defendant
Paul J. VanBlarcum
|
Represented By
|
|
Plaintiff
Ann Marie Legg
|
Represented By
|
|
Plaintiff
Nancy Reyes
|
Represented By
|
|
Plaintiff
Patricia Watson
|
Represented By
|
| TERMINATED PARTIES | |
|
Plaintiff
Patricia Meadors
Terminated: 08/07/2014
|
Represented By
|
GPO
Nov 21 2013
MEMORANDUM-DECISION & ORDER: It is ordered that Defendant's request to sever plaintiff's claims and to hold separate trials for each plaintiff is DENIED. Further ordered that the # 29 Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as follows: that Defendants' motion for summary judgment with respect to Plaintiffs' claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress and their claims of discrimination under the NYSHRL is GRANTED; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment with respect to Plaintiff Reyes' Title VII disparate treatment and retaliation claims is GRANTED insofar as those claims rely on incidents that occurred prior to September 12, 2007; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment with respect to Plaintiff Legg's Title VII disparate treatment and retaliation claims is GRANTED insofar as those claims rely on incidents that occurred prior to September 20, 2007; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment with respect to Plaintiff Watson's Title VII disparate treatment and retaliation claims is GRANTED insofar as those claims rely on incidents that occurred prior to September 28, 2007; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment with respect to Plaintiff Meadors' Title VII disparate treatment and retaliation claims is GRANTED insofar as those claims rely on incidents that occurred prior to September 30, 2007; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment with respect to Plaintiffs' Title VII claims is GRANTED insofar as Plaintiffs assert those claims against Defendants Van Blarcum, Bockelmann, Ebel and Acevedo in their individual capacities; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is DENIED with respect to Plaintiffs' Title VII hostile work environment claims against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is DENIED with respect to Plaintiff Reyes' Title VII disparate treatment claim based on her termination against Defendant County and is GRANTED in all other respects; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiff Meadors' Title VII disparate treatment claim against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiff Legg's Title VII disparate treatment claim against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiff Watson's Title VII disparate treatment claim against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiffs' Title VII disparate impact claims against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiff Meadors' Title VII retaliation claim against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiff Watson's Title VII retaliation claim against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiff Legg's Title VII retaliation claim against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is DENIED with respect to Plaintiff Reyes' Title VII retaliation claim against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is DENIED with respect to Plaintiff Legg's pregnancy discrimination claim against Defendant County; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiff Meadors' § 1983 equal protection claims against Defendants Van Blarcum, Bockelmann, Ebel and Acevedo in their individual capacities; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiff Legg's § 1983 equal protection claims against Defendants Van Blarcum, Bockelmann, Ebel and Acevedo in their individual capacities; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is DENIED with respect to Plaintiff Reyes' § 1983 equal protection claim against Defendant Van Blarcum in his individual capacity insofar as that claim is based on her claim that Defendant Van Blarcum treated her differently than similarly-situated male officers when he terminated her employment after she was arrested for a matter outside the workplace and is GRANTED in all other respects; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiff Reyes' § 1983 equal protection claims against Defendants Bockelmann, Ebel, and Acevedo in their individual capacities; that Defendants' motion for summary judgment is DENIED with respect to Plaintiffs' § 1983 equal protections claims against Defendant County insofar as those claims are the same as Plaintiffs' Title VII hostile work environment, disparate treatment and pregnancy discrimination claims against Defendant County with regard to which the Court denied Defendants' motion for summary judgment and is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiffs' § 1983 claims against Defendant County insofar as those claims are the same as those of Plaintiffs' Title VII hostile work environment, disparate treatment and pregnancy discrimination claims against Defendant County with regard to which the Court granted Defendants' motion for summary judgment. Finally the Court orders that Plaintiffs' counsel shall initiate a telephone conference with the Court and opposing counsel, using a professional conferencing service on Monday 11/25/2013 at 10:00 a.m. to schedule the trial of this matter. Signed by Senior Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr on 11/21/2013. (jmb) |
|
|
GPO
Jul 27 2017
MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER: The Court hereby ORDERS that Plaintiff Legg's disparate impact claim pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2000e(k) is DISMISSED. Signed by Senior Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. on 7/27/2017. (nmk) |
|
|
GPO
Aug 24 2017
MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER: The Court hereby ORDERS that Defendant's # 138 motion for judgement as a matter of law with respect to Plaintiff's Title VII claim is DENIED. The Court further ORDERS that Defendant's # 138 motion for judgment as a matter of law with respect to Plaintiff's § 1983 claim is GRANTED. The Court further ORDERS that Defendant's# 138 motion for a new trial with respect to Plaintiff's § 1983 claim is DENIED as moot. The Court further ORDERS that Defendant's # 138 motion for a new trial with respect to Plaintiff's Title VII claim is GRANTED unless Plaintiff agrees to a remittitur to $75,000. Within ten days of the date of this Memorandum-Decision and Order, Plaintiff shall notify the Court and opposing counsel in writing whether she will elect to accept a remittitur that reduces the jury's award to $75,000. If Plaintiff accepts the remittitur, the Court will enter judgment accordingly. If Plaintiff rejects the remittitur, the Court will set a date for a new trial regarding Plaintiff's Title VII claim. The Court further ORDERS that Plaintiffs' # 106 and # 125 motions for attorney's fees and costs are DENIED without prejudice to renew, if appropriate, after the Court enters a final judgment in this case. Signed by Senior Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. on 8/24/2017. (nmk) |
|
|
GPO
Aug 29 2017
JUDGMENT: It is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that Judgment is entered in favor of Defendants with regard to all of Plaintiff Ann Marie Legg's claims and all of Plaintiff Nancy Reyes' claims. It is further ORDERED that Judgment is entered in favor of Defendants with regard to Plaintiff Patricia Watson's Section 1983 claims. It is further ORDERED that Judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiff Watson with regard to her Title VII claim against Defendant Ulster County in the amount of $75,000. (nmk) |
|
|
GPO
Mar 29 2022
MEMORANDUM-DECISION and ORDER re DKT # 121 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law: it is ORDERED that Defendant's motion for a new trial pursuant to Rule 59 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, see Dkt. No. 121, is DENIED; and the Court further ORDERS that Defendant's motion for a new trial limited to the issue of compensatory damages is CONDITIONALLY GRANTED unless Plaintiff Watson agrees to a remittitur of the compensatory damages award to $75,000 on her § 1983 hostile work environment claim. Plaintiff Watson shall notify the Court and opposing counsel in writing within twenty (20) days of the date of this Memorandum-Decision and Order whether she will accept this remittitur. If Plaintiff Watson does not accept this remittitur, the Court will schedule a new trial limited to the issue of compensatory damages. Signed by Senior Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr on March 29, 2022. (gmd, ) |
|
|
GPO
Apr 07 2022
AMENDED JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Judgment is entered in favor of Defendants with regard to all of Plaintiff Ann Marie Legg's claims and all of Plaintiff Nancy Reyes' claims. It is further ORDERED that Judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiff Watson with regard to her Title VII claim against Defendant Ulster County in the amount of $75,000, and with regard to her Title 42, United States Code, Section 1983 hostile work environment claim against Defendant Ulster County in the amount of $75,000. (rep) |
|
|
GPO
Jun 17 2022
SECOND AMENDED JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Judgment is entered in favor of Defendants with regard to all of Plaintiff Ann Marie Legg's claims and all of Plaintiff Nancy Reyes' claims. It is further ORDERED that Judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiff Watson with regard to her Title VII claim against Defendant Ulster County in the amount of $75,000, and with regard to her Title 42, United States Code, Section 1983 hostile work environment claim against Defendant Ulster County in the amount of $75,000. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff Watson's motion for counsel fees, see Dkt. No. 201, is GRANTED to the extent that the Court finds that Plaintiff Watson is entitled to $340,571.77 in counsel fees, costs, and disbursements. (rep) |