Sonya Bryant et al v. Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc. et al

Name: Sonya Bryant et al v. Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc. et al :: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco :: State Civil Lawsuit No. CGC-09-494880, Judge Arlene T. Borick presiding
Creator: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
Published: 2009-12-01
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Keywords: court documents, legal case, docket, PACER, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco

State Civil Lawsuit Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. CGC-09-494880
Superior Court Judge Arlene T. Borick, presiding

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Parties

Bryant, Sonya, Plaintiff

▼ Represented by Smith, Spencer

Name	Phone	Fax	E-Mail

Smith, Spencer	+1 415 520 6950

Pete, Jessica, Plaintiff

▼ Represented by Smith, Spencer

Name	Phone	Fax	E-Mail

Smith, Spencer	+1 415 520 6950

Does 1 To 10, Defendant

Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.), Defendant

▼ Represented by Wolflick & Simpson

Name	Phone	Fax	E-Mail

David B Simpson	+1 818 243 8300	+1 818 243 0122	dave@wolfsim.com

Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc. A Missouri Corporation, Dba At&t Advertising And Publishing, Defendant

Attributes

Cause of Action

Wrongful Discharge

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49	Filed: 4/16/2012, Entered: 4/16/2012
	Jury Fees Of 150.00 For Transaction W2111106j001 Forfeited
	Request

48	Filed: 3/30/2011, Entered: 3/30/2011	Case Ordered Off Calendar
	Crc 3.1385 Order To Show Cause Of Apr-12-2011 Is Off Calendar. Dismissal On File. Notice Sent By Court.
	Request

47	Filed: 2/2/2011, Entered: 2/2/2011	Dismissal Of Entire Action Of All Parties And All Causes Of Action
	Dismissal Of Entire Action Of All Parties And All Causes Of Action With Prejudice
	Request

46	Filed: 1/26/2011, Entered: 1/26/2011	Order To Show Cause Re Dismissal (crc 3.1385)
	Removed From Master Jury Calendar Set For Jan-31-2011 - Case Settled. Notice Of Settlement Filed 1/21/11. Assigned To Dept. 610 On Apr-12-2011 At 10:00 Am For Dismissal Per Crc 3.1385.(206)
	Request

45	Filed: 1/21/2011, Entered: 1/21/2011	Notice Of Settlement Filed By Plaintiff
	Notice Of Settlement Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica
	Request

44	Filed: 1/14/2011, Entered: 1/14/2011
	Settlement Conference Held, Case Not Settled. The Jan-31-2011 Trial Date Remains. Judge Ernest H. Goldsmith, Clerk L. Fong, Not Reported. (613)
	Request

43	Filed: 1/14/2011, Entered: 1/14/2011	Minutes
	Minutes For Jan-14-2011 3:30 Pm For Dept 613
	Request

42	Filed: 1/7/2011, Entered: 1/7/2011
	Ntc Of Ruling Re: Deft's Mtn For Suumary Judgment/adjudication Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.)
	Request

41	Filed: 1/6/2011, Entered: 1/6/2011
	Jury Fees, Tran # W2111106j001, Tag # 027573 Trust Receipt No. 27573 Deposited By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica
	Request

40	Filed: 1/6/2011, Entered: 1/6/2011
	Settlement Conference Set For Jan-14-2011 Rescheduled To Jan-14-2011 At 3:30 Pm In Dept. 613. Parties Notified Telephonically By The Clerk. (613)
	Request

39	Filed: 12/30/2010, Entered: 12/30/2010
	Mini-minutes For Dec-30-2010 9:30 Am For Dept 302
	Request

38	Filed: 12/30/2010, Entered: 12/30/2010
	Law And Motion 302, Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell)'s Motion For Summary Judgment Is Denied. Motion For Summary Adjudication Granted As To Punitive Damages Claims. See Mini Minutes For Details. Judge: Charlotte Walter Woolard; Court Reporter: Loretta Najera, Csr #5153
	Request

37	Filed: 12/23/2010, Entered: 12/23/2010
	Response To Pltf's Untimely Objection To Deft's Msj Evidence Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.)
	Request

36	Filed: 12/23/2010, Entered: 12/23/2010
	Objections To Pltf's Evidence In Oppos. To Deft's Mtn For Summary Judgment Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.)
	Request

35	Filed: 12/23/2010, Entered: 12/23/2010
	Reply Re: Mtn For Summary Judgment Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.)
	Request

34	Filed: 12/22/2010, Entered: 12/22/2010
	Objections To Deft's Evidence Submitted In Support Of Deft's Motion For Summary Judgment Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica
	Request

33	Filed: 12/21/2010, Entered: 12/21/2010	Notice Of Rescheduled Mandatory Settlement Conference
	Settlement Conference Set For Jan-10-2011 Continued To Jan-14-2011 At 10:30 Am In Dept. 613 - On The Court's Own Motion. (613)
	Request

32	Filed: 12/16/2010, Entered: 12/16/2010
	Separate Statement Of Idsputed And Undisputed Facts In Opposition To Motion For Summary Judgment Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica
	Request

31	Filed: 12/16/2010, Entered: 12/16/2010
	Declaration Of Dow W Patten In Opposition To Motion For Summary Judgment Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica
	Request

30	Filed: 12/16/2010, Entered: 12/16/2010
	Declaration Of Sonya Bryant In Opposition To Motion For Summary Judgment Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica
	Request

29	Filed: 12/16/2010, Entered: 12/16/2010
	Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Opposition To Motion For Summary Judgment Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica
	Request

28	Filed: 11/12/2010, Entered: 11/12/2010
	Mini-minutes For Nov-12-2010 9:30 Am For Dept 302
	Request

27	Filed: 11/12/2010, Entered: 11/12/2010
	Law And Motion 302, Defendant Pacific Bell Directory's (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages) Motion For Summary Judgment Is Continued To December 30, 2010 At 9:30 A.m. In Dept. 302 Per Ex Parte Order Of October 26. Judge: Paul H. Alvarado, Reporter: Kent Gubbine, Csr #5797
	Request

26	Filed: 10/26/2010, Entered: 10/26/2010	Notice Of Rescheduled Mandatory Settlement Conference
	Settlement Conference Set For Dec-07-2010 In Department 306 Continued To Jan-10-2011 At 3:30 Pm In Department 613. (206)
	Request

25	Filed: 10/26/2010, Entered: 10/26/2010
	Master Jury Calendar Set For Dec-13-2010 Continued To Master Calendar Jury On Jan-31-2011 At 9:30 Am In Dept. 206 Pursuant To Ex Parte Order Filed On 10/26/10. (206)
	Request

24	Filed: 10/26/2010, Entered: 10/26/2010	Order
	Order Continuing Trial
	Request

23	Filed: 10/26/2010, Entered: 10/26/2010	Order
	Order Continuing Summary Judgment Date And Deadlines
	Request

22	Filed: 10/26/2010, Entered: 10/26/2010
	Ex Parte Application For Order Stipulated Application To Continue 1) Trial Date; 2) Summary Judgment Date And Deadlines; Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica
	Request

21	Filed: 10/5/2010, Entered: 10/5/2010	Notice Of Rescheduled Settlement Conference
	Settlement Conference Set For 12/3/10 In D-611 Is Moved To December 7, 2010 At 2:30 Pm In Department 306. (k. Shaw, 611)
	Request

20	Filed: 9/8/2010, Entered: 9/8/2010
	Pos Of Notice Of Motion For Summary Judgment And/or In The Alternative For Summary Adjudication Of Issues; Exhibits; Separate Statement; Memo P/a Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.)
	Request

19	Filed: 8/27/2010, Entered: 8/27/2010
	Motion For Summary Judgment Exhibits Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.) Hearing Set For Nov-12-2010 At 09:30 Am In Dept 302
	Request

18	Filed: 8/12/2010, Entered: 8/12/2010
	Order To Show Cause To Plaintiff's Counsel For Failure To Comply With San Francisco Superior Court Early Settlement Program Policies And Procedures No. 4. (administrative Fee) Is Ordered Off Calendar And Dissolved/fee Paid. Proceedings Not Reported. (212)
	Request

17	Filed: 8/12/2010, Entered: 8/12/2010
	Mini-minutes For Aug-12-2010 10:30 Am For Dept 212
	Request

16	Filed: 7/14/2010, Entered: 7/14/2010	Notice Of Rescheduled Mandatory Settlement Conference
	Settlement Conference Set For Oct-22-2010 Continued To Dec-03-2010 At 11:00 Am In 611. (206)
	Request

15	Filed: 7/14/2010, Entered: 7/14/2010
	Master Jury Calendar Set For Nov-08-2010 Continued To Master Calendar Jury On Dec-13-2010 At 9:30 Am In Dept. 206. (206)
	Request

14	Filed: 7/14/2010, Entered: 7/14/2010
	Master Motion Calendar On Jul-14-2010 In 206, Defendant Pacific Bell Directory's Motion To Allow Defts Motion For Summary Judgment To Be Heard Within 30 Days Of Trial And/or Continue The Trial Date Is Heard. Mr. Dow Patten Appearing For Plaintiffs. Mr. Steven Taylor Appearing For Defendant. Argued And The Court Grants The Continuance Of The Trial Date From 11/8/10 To 12/13/10 In Dept. 206 At 9:30am. The Current Settlement Conference Will Be Vacated, And The Court Will Send Notice Of The New Settlement Conference. Written Order Pending. Judge: Ernest Goldsmith; Clerk: R. Veluz; Matter Not Reported. (206)
	Request

13	Filed: 7/9/2010, Entered: 7/9/2010
	Reply Brief In Support Of Deft's Motionf Or Summary Judmgent; Declaration Of Steven H. Taylor Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.)
	Request

12	Filed: 7/7/2010, Entered: 7/7/2010	Order to Show Cause
	Order To Show Cause To Spencer Smith Set For Aug-12-2010 At 10:30 Am In Dept. 212 For Failure To Comply With San Francisco Superior Court Early Settlement Program Policies And Procedures No. 4 (administrative Fee). Notice Sent By Court.
	Request

11	Filed: 7/6/2010, Entered: 7/6/2010
	Memo In Oppos To Motion To Cotninue Trial Date Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica
	Request

10	Filed: 6/25/2010, Entered: 6/25/2010	Order
	Order Shortening Time Re: Motion For Summary Judgment To Be Heard Within 30 Days Of Trial And /or Continue The Trial Date.
	Request

9	Filed: 6/25/2010, Entered: 6/25/2010
	Motion To Allow Defts Motion For Summary Judgment To Be Heard Within 30 Days Of Trial And/or Continue The Trial Date; Or In The Alternative For An Order Shortening Time To Hear A Motion Regarding The Same Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.) Hearing Set For Jul-14-2010 At 09:30 Am In Dept 206
	Request

8	Filed: 6/25/2010, Entered: 6/25/2010
	Ex Parte Application For Order To Compel Or Specially Set The Depositions Of Plaintiffs; Allow Defendant's Motion For Summary Judgment To Be Heard Within 30 Days Of Trial And Or Continue The Trial Date ; Or In The Alternative For An Order Shortening Time To Hear A Motion Re Same; Points And Authorities And Declaratioans In Support Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.)
	Request

7	Filed: 5/7/2010, Entered: 5/7/2010	Notice Of Early Settlement Conference--early Settlement Prgm
	Notice Of Early Settlement Conference - Early Settlement Program
	Request

6	Filed: 4/16/2010, Entered: 4/16/2010
	Case Management Statement Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.)
	Request

5	Filed: 4/16/2010, Entered: 4/16/2010	Notice Of Time And Place Of Trial And Mandatory Settlement Conference
	Notice Of Mandatory Settlement Conference On Oct-22-2010 At 9:00 Am In Department 611. Notice Of Time And Place Of Trial, Jury Trial Set For Nov-08-2010 At 9:30 Am In Dept. 206. Case Management Conference On Apr-30-2010 Is Off Calendar. Notice Sent By Court.
	Request

4	Filed: 4/14/2010, Entered: 4/14/2010
	Case Management Statement Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica Jury Demanded, Estimated Time For Trial: 10.0 Days
	Request

3	Filed: 1/8/2010, Entered: 1/8/2010	Answer
	Answer To Complaint Filed By Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc.)
	Request

2	Filed: 12/1/2009, Entered: 12/1/2009	Notice To Plaintiff
	Notice To Plaintiff
	Request

1	Filed: 12/1/2009, Entered: 12/1/2009	Complaint
	Wrongful Discharge, Complaint Filed By Plaintiff Bryant, Sonya Pete, Jessica As To Defendant Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Inc. A Missouri Corporation, Dba At&t Advertising And Publishing Does 1 To 10 Summons Issued, Judicial Council Civil Case Cover Sheet Filed Case Management Conference Scheduled For Apr-30-2010 Proof Of Service Due On Feb-01-2010 Case Management Statement Due On Apr-15-2010
	Request

	Date: 4/12/2011, Time: 10:00:00, Status: None
	Crc 3.1385 Order To Show Cause Off Calendar Mar-30-2011 Off Calendar

	Date: 1/31/2011, Time: 09:30:00, Status: None
	Master Calendar Jury Off Calendar Jan-26-2011 Case Settled - Set For Crc 3.1385 Hrg On Apr-12-11 At 10:00 A.m. In Dept 610

	Date: 1/14/2011, Time: 15:30:00, Status: None
	Mandatory Settlement Conference Off Calendar Jan-14-2011 Off Calendar

	Date: 1/14/2011, Time: 10:30:00, Status: None
	Mandatory Settlement Conference Off Calendar Jan-06-2011 Continued To Jan-14-11 At 03:30 P.m. In Dept 613

	Date: 1/10/2011, Time: 15:30:00, Status: None
	Mandatory Settlement Conference Off Calendar Dec-21-2010 Continued To Jan-14-11 At 10:30 A.m. In Dept 613

	Date: 12/30/2010, Time: 09:30:00, Status: None
	Motion For Summary Judgment Off Calendar Dec-30-2010 Text Ruling Mini Minutes: Appearances: David B. Simpson, Esq., Wolflick & Simpson, 818-243-8300, For Defendant And Moving Party: Pacific Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell) Dow. W. Patten, Esq., Law Offices Of Spencer Smith, 415-520-0104, For Plaintiff And Opposing Party: Sonya Bryant Argued. The Court Adopted Its Tentative Ruling. Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell)'s Motion For Summary Judgment. Motion For Summary Judgment Denied. Motion For Summary Adjudication Granted As To Punitive Damages Claims. Plaintiffs Present No Evidence That Any Officer, Director, Or Managing Agent Of Defendant Either Engaged In, Authorized, Or Ratified Any Allegedly Wrongful Conduct. Cc 3294(b). Summary Adjudication Denied In All Other Respects. Triable Issues Of Fact Raised Regarding Discrimination And Pretext: Plintiffs' Non-african American Male Counterparts Failed To Reach The Numbers Of The Performance Plan, Yet Were Not Placed On Pips And Did Not Have Key Accounts Removed, But Received Key Accounts Taken From Plaintiffs; Those Counterparts Performances Were Cured By The Ad-hoc Application Of Mitigators. However, When Plaintiffs Requested Mitigators They Were Denied. The Performance Plan Was A Sham Because No Writing Setting It Forth Was Given To Plaintiffs By Their Supervisors, And The Performance Plan Was Never "rolled Out." Triable Issues Of Fact Raised Regarding Retaliation: Complaints Were Filed By Plaintiffs Both Internally And Externally Including The Early Eeo Complaint Against Sample And Nantria, Informal Complaints Of Discrimination In 12/08. Eeo Complaints About Nett, Complaints Of Discrimination And Retaliation With Ca Department Of Fair Employment And Housing And Right To Sue Letters Of 10/2/09. Retaliation Raised In Suspervision Of Pete Without Pay In 2/09, Not Getting Back Key Accounts After Being Taken Off The Pip, Not Having Mitigators Applied, And Remaining On Pips. Judge: Charlotte Walter Woolard; Court Reporter: Loretta Najera, Csr #5153

	Date: 12/13/2010, Time: 09:30:00, Status: None
	Master Calendar Jury Off Calendar Oct-26-2010 Continued To Jan-31-11 At 09:30 A.m. In Dept 206

	Date: 12/7/2010, Time: 14:30:00, Status: None
	Mandatory Settlement Conference Off Calendar Oct-26-2010 Continued To Jan-10-11 At 03:30 P.m. In Dept 613

	Date: 12/3/2010, Time: 11:00:00, Status: None
	Mandatory Settlement Conference Off Calendar Oct-05-2010 Continued To Dec-07-10 At 02:30 P.m. In Dept 306

	Date: 11/12/2010, Time: 09:30:00, Status: None
	Motion For Summary Judgment Off Calendar Nov-12-2010 Continued To Dec-30-10 At 09:30 A.m. In Dept 302 Mini Minutes: No Appearance On This Matter. The Court Adopted Its Tentative Ruling - Defendant Pacific Bell Directory (sued As Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages) Motion For Summary Judgment. Continued To December 30, 2010 Per Ex Parte Order Of October 26. Judge: Paul H. Alvarado, Reporter: Kent Gubbine, Csr #5797 (302/pha)

	Date: 11/8/2010, Time: 09:30:00, Status: None
	Master Calendar Jury Off Calendar Jul-14-2010 Continued To Dec-13-10 At 09:30 A.m. In Dept 206

	Date: 10/22/2010, Time: 09:00:00, Status: None
	Mandatory Settlement Conference Off Calendar Jul-14-2010 Continued To Dec-03-10 At 11:00 A.m. In Dept 611

	Date: 8/12/2010, Time: 10:30:00, Status: None
	Miscellaneous Order To Show Cause Off Calendar Aug-12-2010 Text Ruling Mini Minutes: Order To Show Cause To Plaintiff's Counsel For Failure To Comply With San Francisco Superior Court Early Settlement Program Policies And Procedures No. 4. (administrative Fee) Is Ordered Off Calendar And Dissolved/fee Paid. Proceedings Not Reported. (212)

	Date: 7/14/2010, Time: 09:30:00, Status: None
	Motion To Allow Defts Motion For Summary Judgment To Be Heard Within 30 Days Of Trial And/or Continue The Trial Date; Or In The Alternative For An Order Shortening Time To Hear A Motion Regarding The Same Off Calendar Jul-14-2010 Text Ruling

	Date: 4/30/2010, Time: 09:00:00, Status: None
	Case Management Conference Off Calendar Apr-16-2010 Set For Trial On Nov-08-10 At 09:30 A.m. In Dept 206; Settlement Conference On Oct-22-10 At 09:00 A.m. In Dept 611

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