Updates & Case Filings
On August 15, 2019, FCA filed its Answer and Affirmative and/or Other Defenses to Plaintiffs’ Third Amended Class Action Complaint.
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On July 22, 2019, the Court issued its Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss. This was a significant decision, as the Court allowed Plaintiffs’ main claims, specifically those alleging a disparate impact on black and African American employees, to move forward.
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On June 10, 2019, the Court issued its Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendant’s Motion to Strike. Importantly, the Court denied FCA’s efforts to strike allegations in our Complaint.
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On April 24, 2019, Defendant FCA filed its Reply Brief in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Third Amended Complaint and/or to Strike Class Allegations. This relates to Updates 13 and 15.
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On April 1, 2019, Defendant FCA filed its Reply to Plaintiff’s Response to Defendant’s Motion to Strike References in Third Amended Complaint Purportedly Based on Facts Unlawfully Obtained by Plaintiffs. This relates to Updates 12 and 14.
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On March 25, 2019, Plaintiffs filed their Response to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Third Amended Complaint and/or to Strike Class Allegations.
Update 15
On March 18, 2019, Plaintiffs filed their Response to Defendant’s Motion to Strike References in Third Amended Complaint Purportedly Based on Facts Unlawfully Obtained by Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs strongly oppose Defendant’s characterization of properly obtained evidence corroborating discriminatory treatment against African American and black FCA employees that fit the purported definition of the class.
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Also on February 4, 2019, Defendant FCA filed its Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Third Amended Complaint and/or to Strike Class Allegations.
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On February 4, 2019, Defendant FCA filed its Motion to Strike References in the Third Amended Complaint Purportedly Based on Facts Unlawfully Obtained by Plaintiffs.
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On December 20, 2018, Plaintiffs filed their Third Amended Complaint.
Update 11
On November 8, 2018, the Court denied Plaintiffs’ Motion for Reconsideration. However, the Court allowed Plaintiffs’ to file a Third Amended Complaint. (See Update 7).
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On July 3, 2018, Defendant FCA filed Defendant's Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration.
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On June 7, 2018, we filed a Motion for Reconsideration as to certain claims.
Update 7
On May 24, 2018, the Court issued its Opinion and Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration and Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and/or Motion to Strike Class Allegations in the Second Amended Complaint. Essentially, the Court DENIED Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and DENIED its Motion to Strike Class Allegations in the Second Amended Complaint. However, the Court partially granted Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration, meaning that certain individuals may have their claims proceed in arbitration and others may remain members of the current lawsuit.
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Defendant FCA then filed Defendant's Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief.
Update 5
After oral arguments, the Court allowed the Parties to file supplemental briefs to submit any additional information they wish the Court to consider. We then filed Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief to further support our Response to Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration; Motion to Dismiss; and/or Motion to Strike Class Allegations in the Second Amended Complaint.
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On November 8, 2017, the Parties appeared before the Court for oral arguments on Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration; Motion to Dismiss; and/or Motion to Strike Class Allegations in the Second Amended Complaint.
Update 3
In response, we filed Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration; Motion to Dismiss; and/or Motion to Strike Class Allegations in the Second Amended Complaint.
Defendant FCA filed their Motion to Compel Arbitration; Motion to Dismiss; and/or Motion to Strike Class Allegations in the Second Amended Complaint.
UPDATE 2
Update 1
The case was filed in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division. Click the Complaint below to see its full contents.
