article: In September 2006, the San Francisco District Office of the EEOC filed this lawsuit against Trimbco, doing business as Sharp Precision Manufacturing, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging discrimination on the basis of gender (female) and national origin (Hispanic) in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the defendant subjected the complaining party, and similarly situated employees, to a hostile work environment based upon gender and national origin. An unknown portion of the allegations were settled through mediation. On June 24, 2008, the defendant's counsel withdrew, and the defendants did not notify the court of its new counsel. The EEOC moved for a default judgment, which was granted and entered on March 17, 2009. The judgment required the defendant to pay $50,000 in compensatory and punitive damages to six claimants. Additionally, the judgment enjoined the defendants from further engaging in discrimination on the basis of sex or national origin, required the defendants to institute policies and programs to ensure equal opportunities for employees. The case is now closed.
summary: In September 2006, the San Francisco District Office of the EEOC filed this lawsuit against Trimbco, Inc., doing business as Sharp Precision Manufacturing, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging discrimination on the basis of gender, female, and national origin, Hispanic. The case ended with a default judgment against defendants entered on March 17, 2009. The judgment required Defendant to pay $50,000 in compensatory and punitive damages to each of the six complainants. Additionally, the judgment enjoined defendants from further engaging in discrimination on the basis of sex or national origin, required defendants to institute policies and programs to ensure equal opportunities for employees.