Date: 06-01-2013

Case Style: Debbie Courtney v. Oklahoma Department of Corrections

Case Number: 5:12-cv-00403-HE

Judge: Joe Heaton

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (Oklahoma County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: James Patrick Hunt - 918-582-1145

Defendant's Attorney: Craig M Regens and Dixie L Coffey

Description: Debbie Courtney sued the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for discriminating against her in violation of 42 U.S.C. 2000e and for retaliating against her when she complained:

The claims made and defenses asserted by the parties are not available.

Court Minutes entered by the Court during the month of May:

05/02/2013 45 ORDER...defendant's motion for summary judgment 29 is granted as to plaintiff's reverse race discrimination claim and denied as to the retaliation claim...the court concludes a further settlement conference should be held...parties are directed to contact Magistrate Judge Shon Erwin to arrange conference prior to the 05/2013 trial docket. Signed by Honorable Joe Heaton on 05/02/2013. (lam) (Entered: 05/02/2013)

05/02/2013 46 ORDER - a judicial settlement conference is set for Monday, 5/6/13 at 10:30 am before Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin. Persons who will attend the conference should report to Judge Erwin's chambers located in Room 2017. The requirements set forth in the Settlement Conference Order of 11/19/12 [#27] remain in full force and effect with the exception of settlement conference statements and cover sheets. These are not required. Should any party wish to supplement their previous statements, they should be submitted no later than noon on Friday, 5/3/13. Order entered by direction of Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin on 5/2/13. (ch) (Entered: 05/02/2013)

05/03/2013 47 ENTRY of Appearance by Craig M Regens on behalf of Oklahoma Department of Corrections (Regens, Craig) (Entered: 05/03/2013)

05/06/2013 48 ENTER ORDER - A supplemental settlement conference was held on 5/6/13. Case did not settle. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin on 5/6/13. (ch) (Entered: 05/06/2013)

05/08/2013 49 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Joe Heaton...Docket Call held on 5/8/2013; jury selection and trial set: 05/14/2013 @ 1:30 p.m. (Court Reporter Jeanne Ring) (lam) (Entered: 05/10/2013)
05/10/2013 Set/Reset Hearing: per docket call held 05/08/2013 this case is set for Jury Trial on 5/14/2013 @ 01:30 PM in Courtroom 304 before Honorable Joe Heaton. (lam) (Entered: 05/10/2013)

05/14/2013 50 ORDER denying 40 plaintiff's motion in limine except as otherwise stated at the 05/14/2013 pretrial conference...the final pretrial report proposed by the parties 41 is adopted. Signed by Honorable Joe Heaton on 05/14/2013. (lam) (Entered: 05/15/2013)

05/14/2013 51 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Joe Heaton...Final Pretrial Conference held on 5/14/2013. (Court Reporter Jeanne Ring) (lam) (Entered: 05/15/2013)

05/14/2013 52 DAY 1 OF JURY TRIAL for proceedings held before Honorable Joe Heaton...Jury selection and trial begun on 5/14/2013. (Court Reporter Jeanne Ring) (lam) (Entered: 05/16/2013)

05/15/2013 53 DAY 2 OF JURY TRIAL MINUTE SHEET for proceedings held before Honorable Joe Heaton; Day 2 of Jury Trial held on 5/15/2013. (Court Reporter Jeanne Ring) (lam) (Entered: 05/16/2013)

05/16/2013 54 Court's Instructions to the Jury. (lam) (Entered: 05/16/2013)

05/16/2013 55 Exhibit List by Plaintiff Debbie Courtney. (lam) (Entered: 05/16/2013)

05/16/2013 56 Witness List by Plaintiff Debbie Courtney. (lam) (Entered: 05/16/2013)

05/16/2013 57 Exhibit List by Defendant Oklahoma Department of Corrections. (lam) (Entered: 05/16/2013)

05/16/2013 58 Witness List by Defendant Oklahoma Department of Corrections. (lam) (Entered: 05/16/2013)

05/16/2013 59 DAY 3 OF JURY TRIAL...Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Joe Heaton...Jury
Trial completed on 5/16/2013 and verdict rendered. (Court Reporter Jeanne Ring) (lam) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

05/16/2013 60 Jury Note No. 1. (lam) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

05/16/2013 61 Jury Note No. 2. (lam) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

05/16/2013 62 Jury Note No. 3. (lam) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

05/16/2013 63 Jury Note No. 4. (lam) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

05/16/2013 64 JURY VERDICT rendered 05/16/2013. (lam) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

05/17/2013 65 JUDGMENT in accordance with the court's order on summary judgment 45 ...judgment is entered in favor of defendant and against plaintiff as to plaintiff's reverse race discrimination claim...pursuant to the jury verdict returned in open court on 05/16/2013 as to plaintiff's retaliation claim...judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff as to that claim; plaintiff shall recover from defendant the amount of $176,000 as compensatory damages...together with accruing interest thereon as provided by law. Signed by Honorable Joe Heaton on 05/17/2013. (lam) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

05/22/2013 66 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Debbie Courtney. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit record of hours, # 2 Exhibit affidavit)(Hunt, James) (Entered: 05/22/2013)

05/22/2013 67 MOTION for Costs by Debbie Courtney. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit filing fee, # 2 Exhibit ct rptr fee, # 3 Exhibit ct rptr fee, # 4 Exhibit Fed ex receipt, # 5 Exhibit copy receipts)(Hunt, James) (Entered: 05/22/2013)

05/22/2013 68 BILL OF COSTS by Debbie Courtney. (Hunt, James) (Entered: 05/22/2013)

05/23/2013 69 NOTICE OF BILL OF COSTS HEARING...Bill of Costs Hearing set for 7/11/2013 @ 09:00 AM in Court Clerk's Office. (lam) (Entered: 05/23/2013)

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict fof $1000 in back pay and $175,000 for emotional distress.

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