Complaint Against PPINK

Case 1:17-cv-04386-RLY-TAB Document 1 Filed 11/27/17 Page 1 of 7 PageID #: 1
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA
INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION
ANGELA BROWN, )
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Plaintiff, )
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v. ) CAUSE NO: 1:17-cv-4386
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCATES )
OF INDIANA AND KENTUCKY, INC. )
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Defendant. )
COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
COMES NOW the Plaintiff, Ms. Angela Brown, hereinafter Ms. Brown, by counsel,
pursuant to Rule 3, Fed. R. Civ. P., and files her Complaint against the Defendant, Planned
Parenthood Advocates of Indiana and Kentucky, Inc., hereinafter Defendant, and shows the
Court the following:
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
1. This suit is brought and jurisdiction lies pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 451, 1331, 1337, 1343
and 1345. This is an action authorized and instituted pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12101et seq., Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. (Title VII), 42 U.S.C. 1981 and
violation of the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. (FMLA).
2. The employment practices alleged to be unlawful were and are now being committed
within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of
Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Therefore, venue is proper within this District and
Division pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12117(a) and 28 U.S.C. 1391.
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3. This Court has Supplemental jurisdiction over the state law claims alleged in this
Complaint, pursuant to the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990, 28 U.S.C. 1367.
Jurisdiction is proper as the state law claims arise out of the same transaction or
occurrence that is the subject matter of the federal claims in this Complaint. Accordingly,
justice and judicial economy require that this Court assert supplemental jurisdiction over
the state law matters alleged in this Complaint.
PARTIES
4. The Plaintiff, Ms. Brown, is a female citizen of the United States, and is a qualified
employee as defined in Section 701(f) of Title VII.
5. Defendant is a qualified employer as the term is defined in Section 701(f) of Title VII.
6. Defendant is a domestic non-profit organization registered with the Indiana Secretary of
State.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
7. On or about March 28, 2017, Ms. Brown filed timely charges of Disability
Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC),
Charge No. 24E-2017-00100. .
8. On or about August 29, 2017, Ms. Brown received a Notice of Right to Sue from the
EEOC for Charge Number 24E-2017-00100, entitling her to commence action within
ninety (90) days of her receipt of the Notice. A copy of the Notice is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A.
9. The Complaint in this matter was filed within ninety (90) days of receipt of the above
referenced Notice of Right to Sue from the EEOC.
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FACTS
10. The Defendant hired Ms. Brown on or about September 30, 2013.
11. Throughout her employment with Defendant, Ms. Brown met or exceeded Defendants
legitimate expectations of performance.
12. On or about June 13, 2016, Ms. Brown provided the Defendant with notice of her
disability, which was a diagnosis of cervical cancer.
13. Due to her disability Ms. Brown had to undergo frequent doctor visits.
14. Ms. Brown had to have a biopsy performed every three (3) months.
15. The Defendant made it difficult for Ms. Brown to take a day off every three (3) months in
order to have her biopsy performed.
16. The Defendant told Ms. Brown to schedule her biopsies for Mondays as that would
make it easier for her to have the day off.
17. The Defendant continued to make it difficult for Ms. Brown to get the day off for her
biopsy, even when scheduled on Mondays.
18. Ms. Brown informed the Defendant that she was going to have surgery due to her
disability.
19. The day before her surgery, Ms. Brown called off of work due to pain and bleeding
associated with her disability.
20. The Defendant texted Ms. Brown stating you will not take off without a valid reason.
21. Ms. Brown had never called into work prior to this date.
22. When Ms. Brown returned to work after surgery she had restrictions.
23. It was difficult for Ms. Brown to sit due to her disability.
24. If and when Ms. Brown did sit she needed a comfortable chair.
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25. On or about March 20, 2017, approximately two (2) weeks after Ms. Browns surgery
there was a staff meeting.
26. When Ms. Brown arrived for the staff meeting there were no open chairs.
27. Ms. Brown felt that standing was better for her anyway due to her disability.
28. Ms. Brown would have had to violate her restrictions in order to carry a chair into the
room.
29. Ms. Brown opted to stand due to these complications caused by her disability.
30. Ms. Brown was terminated on or about March 20, 2017 for standing during the staff
meeting.
31. Ms. Brown was told that her standing during the staff meeting was intimidating and
disrespectful towards the Vice President.
32. Ms. Brown had no prior discipline.
33. Ms. Brown had no discipline for performance.
34. The Defendant intentionally and willfully discriminated against Ms. Brown due to her
disability.
35. The Defendant failed to accommodate Ms. Browns disability.
36. The Defendant failed to properly advise Ms. Brown of her rights under FMLA during the
course of her disability and necessary treatments.
37. Ms. Brown was treated differently by management and co-workers after informing them
of her disability.
COUNT I
DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF A DISABILITY
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Ms. Brown, for her first claim for relief against Defendant, states as follows:
38. Ms. Brown hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 37 as though
previously set out herein.
39. At all times relevant to this action, Ms. Brown was a qualified individual with a
disability as that term is defined by 42 U.S.C. 12102 and 12111.
40. The conduct as described hereinabove constitutes discrimination on the basis of Ms.
Browns disability.
41. Defendant intentionally and willfully discriminated against Ms. Brown because she is
disabled and/or because Ms. Brown has a record of being disabled and/or because
Defendant regarded Ms. Brown as disabled. Similarly situated non-disabled employees
were treated more favorable in the terms of privileges, and conditions of their
employment.
42. Defendants actions were intentional, willful and in reckless disregard of Ms. Browns
rights as protected by the ADA and Title VII.
43. Ms. Brown has suffered emotional and economic damages as a result of Defendants
unlawful actions.
COUNT II
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
44. Ms. Brown hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 43 as though
previously set out herein.
45. Defendant terminated Ms. Brown without advising her of her rights under the FMLA.
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46. Ms. Brown had numerous appointments and the Defendant made it difficult for her to be
absent from work in order to attend these appointments, at no point did the Defendant
allow Ms. Brown to use FMLA for these appointments.
47. The Defendant terminated Ms. Brown in retaliation for attempting to use FMLA for her
surgery and other treatments.
48. Defendants termination of Ms. Brown was in violation of her rights under the FMLA.
49. Defendant failed to give Ms. Brown notice of her rights under the FMLA.
50. Defendants actions were intentional, willful, malicious and done in reckless disregard of
Ms. Browns legal rights under the FMLA.
51. Ms. Brown has suffered economic damages as a result of Defendants unlawful acts.
52. Ms. Brown has suffered emotional distress damages as a result of Defendants unlawful
acts.
REQUESTED RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ms. Brown, respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment
in her favor and:
a. Order Defendant to pay Ms. Brown her lost wages and other economic benefits lost as a
result of Defendants unlawful acts;
b. Reinstatement to the position, salary and seniority level to which she would have been
entitled but for the Defendants unlawful actions, or front pay in lieu of reinstatement;
c. Pay compensatory damages;
d. Pay punitive damages;
e. Pay liquidated damages
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f. Pay for lost future wages
g. Pay to Ms. Brown all costs and attorneys fees incurred as a result of bringing this action;
h. Payment of all pre- and post judgment interest;
i. Provide to Ms. Brown all other legal and/or equitable relief this Court sees fit to grant.
Respectfully submitted:
/s/ Heather R. Falks

Heather R. Falks 29907-41
STEWART & STEWART Attorneys
931 S. Rangeline Rd.
Carmel IN 46032
(317) 846-8999
Fax: (317) 843-1991
heatherf@getstewart.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
The Plaintiff, Ms. Brown, by counsel, respectfully requests a jury trial for all issues
deemed so triable.
Respectfully submitted:
/s/ Heather R. Falks

Heather R. Falks 29907-41
STEWART & STEWART Attorneys
931 S. Rangeline Rd.
Carmel IN 46032
(317) 846-8999
Fax: (317) 843-1991
heatherf@getstewart.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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ANGELA BROWN, )
Plaintiff(s) )
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v. Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-4386
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OF INDIANA AND KENTUCKY, INC., )
Defendant(s) )
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: (Defendants name and address) Christie Gillespie

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana and Kentucky, Inc.
200 S. Meridian Street, Ste. 400
Indianapolis, IN 46225
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney,
whose name and address are: Heather R. Falks and David W. Stewart
STEWART & STEWART ATTORNEYS
931 S Rangeline Road
Carmel, IN 46033
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
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Civil Action No.
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AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action

for the
Southern District
__________ District of
of Indiana
__________
)
)
)
ANGELA BROWN, )
Plaintiff(s) )
)
v. Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-4386
)
)
)
OF INDIANA AND KENTUCKY, INC., )
Defendant(s) )
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: (Defendants name and address) Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana and Kentucky, Inc.,
c/o Sarah Breslin Caldwell
Faegre Baker Daniels, LLP
300 N Meridian St., Ste 2700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney,
whose name and address are: Heather R. Falks and David W. Stewart
STEWART & STEWART ATTORNEYS
931 S Rangeline Road
Carmel, IN 46033
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)
Civil Action No.
PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)

was received by me on (date) .
u I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)

on (date) ; or
u I left the summons at the individuals residence or usual place of abode with (name)
, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individuals last known address; or
u I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is

designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
on (date) ; or
u I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or
u Other (specify):
.
My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ 0.00 .
I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.
Date:
Servers signature
Printed name and title
Servers address
Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:

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Case 1:17-cv-04386-RLY-TAB Document 1 Filed 11/27/17 Page 1 of 7 PageID #: 1

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

Court the following:

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

Division pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12117(a) and 28 U.S.C. 1391.

Complaint, pursuant to the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990, 28 U.S.C. 1367.

the state law matters alleged in this Complaint.

employee as defined in Section 701(f) of Title VII.

6. Defendant is a domestic non-profit organization registered with the Indiana Secretary of

Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC),

Charge No. 24E-2017-00100. .

incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A.

referenced Notice of Right to Sue from the EEOC.

legitimate expectations of performance.

disability, which was a diagnosis of cervical cancer.

order to have her biopsy performed.

make it easier for her to have the day off.

biopsy, even when scheduled on Mondays.

associated with her disability.

there was a staff meeting.

disrespectful towards the Vice President.

32. Ms. Brown had no prior discipline.

33. Ms. Brown had no discipline for performance.

35. The Defendant failed to accommodate Ms. Browns disability.

course of her disability and necessary treatments.

DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF A DISABILITY

38. Ms. Brown hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 37 as though

previously set out herein.

disability as that term is defined by 42 U.S.C. 12102 and 12111.

Defendant regarded Ms. Brown as disabled. Similarly situated non-disabled employees

rights as protected by the ADA and Title VII.

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

44. Ms. Brown hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 43 as though

previously set out herein.

allow Ms. Brown to use FMLA for these appointments.

surgery and other treatments.

Ms. Browns legal rights under the FMLA.

in her favor and:

result of Defendants unlawful acts;

c. Pay compensatory damages;

d. Pay punitive damages;

e. Pay liquidated damages

f. Pay for lost future wages

h. Payment of all pre- and post judgment interest;

/s/ Heather R. Falks

DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

/s/ Heather R. Falks

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