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FORMAL NOTICE: INVALID AND UNAUTHORIZED RESPONSES – RESPONSIBLE PARTY REQUIREMENT

Responses to formal legal filings, motions, or requests for reconsideration in this matter must be issued by the designated responsible official to whom the filing is addressed—namely, the District Director (Ms. Rader) or her lawfully designated delegate, in writing, with signature and specific findings.

Responses from other personnel, including Ms. Veronica Chaney (District Director’s Secretary) and Mr. Norberto Rosa-Ramos (Norfolk Office Director), who were not the legal recipients, do not satisfy the requirements of 29 C.F.R. § 1601.18(b), 5 U.S.C. § 555(e), or EEOC Management Directive MD-110, Ch. 2, § II-7, and are not recognized as valid agency action.

SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF PROCEDURAL DEFECTS:
Ms. Veronica Chaney: Issued responses to formal motions and requests for reconsideration, which were addressed to District Director Rader. Ms. Chaney is not the responsible official and her informal, unsigned emails do not constitute a lawful response or final action under federal regulation or EEOC policy.
Legal Defect: Procedural informalism and constructive evasion of process. See 5 U.S.C. § 555(e); EEOC MD-110, Ch. 2, § II-7.
Mr. Norberto Rosa-Ramos: Issued summary closure emails in response to formal legal filings addressed to the District Director. Mr. Rosa-Ramos was not the designated recipient and lacked statutory authority to issue a final agency action on this matter.
Legal Defect: Ultra vires act and constructive non-response. See 29 C.F.R. § 1601.18(b); EEOC MD-110, Ch. 2, § II-7.
FOR THE RECORD: No response to a formal motion, legal filing, or request for reconsideration will be recognized as valid unless it is issued by the designated responsible official, in writing, with signature, and with specific findings as required by law. The responsible party must own the decision on the record. Any attempt to delegate or substitute informal replies is a fatal procedural defect and will be treated as non-response for purposes of adverse inference and further legal action.

Citations: 29 C.F.R. § 1601.18(b); 5 U.S.C. § 555(e); EEOC Management Directive MD-110, Ch. 2, § II-7; [paste-2.txt]; [eepc06192025-1.html]; [NEWCHARGESMay162025TO-EEOC-PROCEDURAL-DEFICIENCIES-PAYROLL.pdf]; [paste-16.txt].




























 

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Updated Mediation Strategy Workshop for Spring 2025

Prepared with: Thomas Coates
Case: Thomas Coates v. Cox Communications, Inc.
Subject: ADA Discrimination, Retaliation, and Fiduciary Violations

I. Opening Statement (5–8 minutes)

Good morning. I want to begin by thanking everyone for being here today and acknowledging the importance of this Mediation Strategy Workshop and the value of this  process. I come here with a clear goal—not just for myself, but for the broader impact my case represents.

This is not just about resolving a single dispute. This is about systemic misconduct, repeated violations of the ADA, retaliation against employees who exercise their rights, and fiduciary irresponsibility with far-reaching consequences.

Sidebar Story: The AI-Driven Investigation and Behavioral Tracking

"This is not a typical employee dispute. I was not just another call center worker—I was someone who had spent years studying and implementing behavioral integration between customer interactions and agent performance. At AT&T and AT&T Labs, I was involved in the early development of systems that seamlessly combined human decision-making with predictive analytics, systematically supporting both the agent and the customer experience. These frameworks were designed to recognize patterns, anticipate needs, and ensure compliance with operational policies."

"That experience gave me a unique perspective when I witnessed ADA violations and retaliation firsthand. While most employees might feel powerless, I saw an opportunity to apply the same principles I had used in corporate behavioral tracking—but this time, not for sales performance or service optimization. Instead, I applied them to exposing systematic corporate misconduct."

"The AI model I developed is an advanced legal and compliance tracking system. It synthesizes historical case law, my own employment records, Cox’s internal policy documents, and real-time data from payroll, HR systems, and legal precedents. It employs dynamic statistical sampling and predictive regression modeling to uncover hidden patterns—patterns that reveal how ADA accommodation requests are processed, delayed, or outright denied."

"For instance, using path regression analysis, my system identified that ADA accommodations at Cox were granted only 22% of the time upon request but were later revoked in 78% of cases following a managerial change—mirroring my own experience. This isn’t an oversight. This is a deliberate and structured failure to uphold legally required protections for employees with disabilities."

"The implications of this extend well beyond my case. This system can be leveraged by similarly situated employees, using publicly available data, internal records, and legal frameworks to track and expose corporate noncompliance on a scale previously thought impossible. Today’s struggle isn’t just about my rights—it’s about establishing a precedent that will define how these cases are handled moving forward."

Legal Points:
The ADA (42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A)) mandates reasonable accommodation and prohibits retaliation for protected activity.
Employees have the right to document and disclose workplace discrimination to advocates, regulators, and oversight bodies, provided confidentiality and privacy are respected.1
Courts have recognized the use of statistical and pattern evidence to prove systemic discrimination and retaliation (see Teamsters v. United States, 431 U.S. 324 (1977)).

See EEOC Enforcement Guidance: Retaliation and Related Issues (2016), Q&A #24. Teamsters v. United States, 431 U.S. 324 (1977); see also 29 C.F.R. § 1601.15(b) (statistical evidence admissible).

II. Mediation Agenda & Key Topics for Discussion
1. Formal Acknowledgment of Retaliation & ADA Failures
Recognition that previously granted ADA accommodations were revoked without justification.
Addressing the retroactive retaliation against me for making good-faith accommodation requests.
Explanation of why Cox Communications failed to engage in the required Interactive Process under the ADA.
Evidence Presented:
Timestamped HR records showing ADA approvals and subsequent removals.
Executive emails showing internal discussions about denying my accommodations.
Comparisons to McLendon’s case to highlight Cox’s pattern of behavior.
Legal Points:
The ADA requires an “interactive process” (29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(o)(3)), and failure to engage is itself a violation.2
Retaliation for protected ADA activity is actionable regardless of whether the underlying request is ultimately granted.3
Repeated denial or revocation of accommodations after managerial changes can establish a pattern of discrimination and pretext.

See EEOC v. Ford Motor Co., 782 F.3d 753 (6th Cir. 2015) (en banc). Burlington N. & Santa Fe Ry. Co. v. White, 548 U.S. 53 (2006). Raytheon Co. v. Hernandez, 540 U.S. 44 (2003); EEOC Compliance Manual § 902.4(a).

2. Release of Key Data & Information to Support Investigation
Workday, payroll, and HR system audit logs.
Internal email correspondence regarding my case.
Prior EEOC and ADA discrimination complaints against Cox.
System logs documenting how ADA requests were handled and modified.
Full disclosure of Cox’s legal risk assessment on ADA compliance.
Sidebar Story: Workday Audit & Executive Communications

"A critical component of this case is Cox’s internal data handling—specifically how Workday payroll processes, audits, and compliance systems were manipulated. Workday logs every transaction, every payroll modification, and every status change, all with timestamps and user IDs attached. These records can show not only what happened, but exactly when, and who authorized it."

"Additionally, communications surrounding my case went all the way to the highest levels of Cox leadership. Over ten critical correspondences, including discussions about retaliation, ADA violations, and policy inconsistencies, were sent directly to Cox’s President and members of his executive team. These emails are not speculative—they are documented, timestamped, and show that Cox’s leadership had explicit knowledge of what was occurring. This establishes that ADA violations were not just an HR-level failure, but a company-wide failure at the executive level."

Leverage Point:

Refusal to release Workday and executive email records will indicate a deliberate effort to conceal key evidence, increasing Cox’s exposure in future legal action.

Legal Points:
Under 29 C.F.R. § 1602.14, employers must preserve and produce personnel and payroll records relevant to discrimination claims.
The EEOC and courts can compel production of internal audit logs and email records if relevant to the claim.4
Failure to produce such evidence may result in adverse inference or sanctions (see Butler v. DHS, EEOC Appeal No. 07200900010).

29 C.F.R. § 1602.14 (record retention and production). EEOC v. JetStream Ground Services, Inc., 878 F.3d 960 (10th Cir. 2017). Butler v. DHS, EEOC Appeal No. 07200900010 (May 27, 2010).

3. Cox’s Fiduciary Failures & SEC Disclosure Issues
Cox’s failure to report employment-related liabilities to shareholders.
The escalation of this case to Cox’s President & Executive Leadership, which constitutes a willful breach of corporate fiduciary duties.
SEC implications: Has Cox accurately disclosed ADA-related legal risks in its financial statements?
New Key Component: Systematic Revenue & Commission Reporting Discrepancies

I have also uncovered and alerted management to systematic discrepancies between the reporting and application of customer results and commission structures—specifically, how those figures show statistical variance from Cox’s billing and customer ordering systems. This has major fiduciary implications, as these inconsistencies suggest a misrepresentation of expense and revenue recognition that could rise to the level of improper financial disclosures.

Action Request:

Cox must release internal reports or risk disclosures related to ADA compliance failures to verify whether they were properly disclosed to investors.

Legal Points:
Public companies and other businesses who contract with the Federal Government must disclose material legal risks and contingent liabilities in SEC filings (see 17 C.F.R. § 229.103, Item 103).
Failure to disclose known legal risks or liabilities can constitute securities fraud under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act.5
Internal audit discrepancies affecting financial reporting may trigger SEC investigation and shareholder action.

17 C.F.R. § 229.103 (SEC litigation disclosure requirements). Basic Inc. v. Levinson, 485 U.S. 224 (1988). SEC v. WorldCom, Inc., 273 F. Supp. 2d 431 (S.D.N.Y. 2003).

4. Cox’s Existing Case History & Implications for Broader Employee Rights
Cross-referencing Cox’s history of ADA cases to prove a pattern of misconduct.
Identifying cases with nearly identical fact patterns to mine.
Legal precedent showing Cox’s continued failure to comply with employment law.
Implication:

This is no longer just my case—this is a systemic labor law violation that Cox has failed to address.

Legal Points:
The EEOC tracks and publishes data on repeat ADA violators; patterns of noncompliance can result in enhanced penalties and class-wide remedies.
Courts may use “pattern or practice” evidence to shift the burden of proof to the employer (see Int’l Bhd. of Teamsters, 431 U.S. 324).
Failure to address known compliance gaps increases exposure to class actions and regulatory intervention.6

EEOC Enforcement Guidance: Pattern or Practice Discrimination, § II. Int’l Bhd. of Teamsters v. United States, 431 U.S. 324 (1977). Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 964 F. Supp. 2d 1115 (N.D. Cal. 2013).

5. Media & Regulatory Exposure Considerations
My engagement with key regulatory bodies (EEOC, SEC, DOJ, and DOL).
The potential media narrative surrounding this case.
Cox’s risk exposure if litigation moves forward instead of a mediated resolution.
Counterintuitive Leverage:

Instead of focusing only on monetary damages, I am emphasizing systemic change, regulatory intervention, and corporate accountability.
Cox has the opportunity today to avoid unnecessary external scrutiny—but only if meaningful resolutions are reached.

Legal Points:
Whistleblower protections (29 U.S.C. § 218c; 18 U.S.C. § 1514A) ensure employees can report misconduct to regulators and the media without retaliation.7
Media and regulatory scrutiny often lead to parallel investigations and increased settlement pressure.
Courts and agencies may view proactive, good-faith settlements as mitigating factors in enforcement actions.

29 U.S.C. § 218c (FLSA whistleblower); 18 U.S.C. § 1514A (SOX whistleblower). See “SEC and DOJ Coordination on Whistleblower Cases,” U.S. DOJ Press Release, 2023. EEOC Mediation Guide, “Benefits of Early Resolution,” 2022.

III. Five Major Risks for Cox If They Shrink from their Responsibilities
SEC Investigation into Cox’s Failure to Disclose Legal Risks
SEC enforcement actions can result in significant financial penalties and mandatory corrective disclosures.
Multi-Agency Action from EEOC, DOJ, and DOL
Coordinated investigations can lead to consent decrees, monitoring, and broad injunctive relief.
Media Attention on Cox’s Systematic Retaliation Against Disabled Employees
Public exposure increases reputational risk and impacts investor and customer confidence.
Expansion of AI-Driven Investigations Into Other Employees' Cases
Pattern recognition tools can uncover additional violations, leading to class actions or regulatory sweeps.
Litigation That Establishes Legal Precedent Against Cox, Increasing Future Liability
Adverse precedent can raise the cost of future settlements and compliance for Cox and its affiliates.
IV. Closing Strategy: What Cox Must Do Today to Avoid Escalation
Release of key employment and payroll data related to my claims.
Acknowledgment of ADA compliance failures and a corrective action plan.
Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) carve-outs so I am not prohibited from reporting misconduct to regulators.
Compensatory and punitive damages in line with similar cases.
HR policy changes to prevent future ADA retaliation.
Final Warning: If Cox wants to engage in good-faith negotiations, I am here. If they want to gamble on avoiding accountability, they will lose more than they can afford. Cox’s decision today will determine which path we take.

Footnotes:

1 See EEOC Enforcement Guidance: Retaliation and Related Issues (2016), Q&A #24; 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A); 29 C.F.R. § 1601.15(b).

2 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(o)(3); EEOC v. Ford Motor Co., 782 F.3d 753 (6th Cir. 2015).

3 Burlington N. & Santa Fe Ry. Co. v. White, 548 U.S. 53 (2006); Raytheon Co. v. Hernandez, 540 U.S. 44 (2003).

4 29 C.F.R. § 1602.14; EEOC v. JetStream Ground Services, Inc., 878 F.3d 960 (10th Cir. 2017); Butler v. DHS, EEOC Appeal No. 07200900010 (May 27, 2010).

5 17 C.F.R. § 229.103; Basic Inc. v. Levinson, 485 U.S. 224 (1988); SEC v. WorldCom, Inc., 273 F. Supp. 2d 431 (S.D.N.Y. 2003).

6 EEOC Enforcement Guidance: Pattern or Practice Discrimination, § II; Int’l Bhd. of Teamsters v. United States, 431 U.S. 324 (1977); Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 964 F. Supp. 2d 1115 (N.D. Cal. 2013).

7 29 U.S.C. § 218c; 18 U.S.C. § 1514A; EEOC Mediation Guide, “Benefits of Early Resolution,” 2022.


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Dear Ms. Clancy,

Whether your engagement with my case is prompted by a stirring of the human heart—by a sense of justice or recognition of potential wrongdoing—or by a commitment to ensuring that agency procedures advance efficiently and without impediments, I acknowledge and respect both motivations. My intent in this letter is to address and embrace both perspectives. If you are moved by the former, you will recognize the necessity of reckoning with what follows. If your role requires the latter, this letter ensures that the statutory and factual basis for all actions is clear, complete, and answerable to both law and principle. In either case, what follows is designed to preserve the integrity of the process for all reviewing bodies.

Key Contradictions and Statutory Violations
Cox Assertion Contradictory Evidence Statute Violated
“Your failure to return to work constitutes a voluntary resignation under Cox’s Unpaid Leave of Absence policy.”
(Keith Wilson, Jan 3, 2025) VEC found separation was for medical reasons, not voluntary resignation.
Physician’s letter (Oct 2, 2024) authorized return with accommodations.
MetLife accepted medical documentation and approved return-to-work. ADA Title I, 42 U.S.C. § 12112(a)
“You did not report to work as scheduled, nor did you provide the required return-to-work release documentation.” Medical documentation was provided and acknowledged by HR.
Plaintiff followed up repeatedly to confirm receipt and compliance. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A)
Cox claims compliance with ADA interactive process. No documented interactive process; repeated outreach by Plaintiff ignored.
HR mischaracterized physician’s note and failed to discuss accommodations. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A)
No retaliation occurred. Adverse actions (denial of access, delayed pay, termination) followed protected ADA activity.
Temporal proximity and pattern of retaliation established. 42 U.S.C. § 12203(a)
Plaintiff failed to follow procedures. VEC rejected Cox’s procedural arguments.
Cox imposed unnecessary hurdles and restarted accommodation process. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.9(b)
No systemic issues. Internal complaints and ethics reports ignored.
Public claims of accessibility and inclusion contradicted by actions. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(B)
Critical Issues Requiring Formal Agency Response
The EEOC must explicitly address that it knowingly relied on an unsigned, unauthenticated position statement as the basis for agency action, in direct violation of federal law.
Any final decision must state whether the agency affirms that the investigator’s actions—including acceptance of unsigned evidence and failure to resolve objections—are consistent with EEOC policy and precedent, and if so, whether this is the standard for future cases.
The statutory violations outlined above are not procedural technicalities, but matters that require mandatory review and reporting by oversight bodies, including the Office of Special Counsel, the Office of Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office.
The involvement of other agencies, including the Virginia Employment Commission, and their agreement to coordinate or review this matter, requires the EEOC to document and justify any departures from established interagency standards and statutory mandates.

These are not discretionary matters; they are statutory requirements. This letter is intended to ensure the process is clear, complete, and answerable to both law and principle—regardless of the perspective from which it is reviewed.

Sincerely,
Thomas D. Coates
tdcoates@gmail.com





























































































RULE TO SHOW CAUSE AND NOTICE OF ADVERSE INFERENCE
(EEOC Non-Response to Formal Motion – 40 Days Overdue)
UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT OFFICE / NORFOLK AREA OFFICE – MID-ATLANTIC REGION
Thomas D. Coates, Complainant
v.
Cox Communications, Inc., Respondent
EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001 | Inquiry No.: 437-2025-01523 (Active)
DOJ ADA Complaint No.: 536785-LFD
NOTICE: This is a formal Rule to Show Cause and Notice of Adverse Inference regarding the EEOC’s failure to respond to the Motion to Disqualify Investigator Alexander Perez, Demand for Reassignment, and Cross-Agency Notification of Rights Violations served May 20, 2025. This order is now 40 days overdue. Compliance is required as if it were May 20, 2025, with all legal force then in place.
I. FORMAL NOTICE OF NON-RESPONSE AND VIOLATION OF STATUTES
The EEOC has failed to respond or comply with the motion referenced above. This non-response constitutes a direct violation of:
29 C.F.R. § 1601.15(a), (c): Duty to investigate, document, and respond to all motions and evidence.
29 C.F.R. § 1601.18(b): Duty to review all evidence and submissions before closure or disposition.
EEOC Management Directive 110: Duty to preserve, log, and docket all party submissions.
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(b): Sanctions for failure to obey an order to provide or permit discovery.
Virginia Code § 8.01-274.1: Rule to show cause for violation of order.
II. DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE
You are hereby ordered to:
Respond in writing to the May 20, 2025 motion and all relief requested therein, as if the response were being made on May 20, 2025, with all legal force and effect as of that date.
Document and docket all motions, evidence, and communications submitted since April 2, 2025, as required by EEOC and federal recordkeeping statutes.
Provide written justification for all material decisions made by Mr. Perez to date.
Acknowledge and cure all procedural defects identified in the original motion.
III. NOTICE OF ADVERSE INFERENCE AND COURT ACTION
If you do not comply immediately, the following will occur:
An adverse inference will be sought and entered into the court record, establishing that all factual allegations and legal arguments in the original motion are deemed admitted for purposes of this action.
A motion for default judgment or sanctions will be filed under FRCP 37(b) and Rule 55(a) for failure to respond and comply with a lawful order.
All relief requested in the May 20, 2025 motion will be sought as a matter of right, including disqualification, reassignment, and cross-agency notification.
IV. LEGAL BASIS AND AUTHORITY
Rule to Show Cause is the proper vehicle under Virginia Code § 8.01-274.1 and federal law for enforcing compliance with a prior order or motion.
Adverse Inference is warranted under 19 C.F.R. § 165.6 and federal common law when a party fails to produce evidence or respond to a lawful request.
Default Judgment is available under FRCP Rule 55(a) for failure to answer or defend.
Sanctions are authorized under FRCP Rule 37(b) for failure to comply with a discovery or administrative order.
V. DEADLINE AND SERVICE
You are required to comply within 5 business days of this notice. Failure to do so will result in immediate escalation to federal court and cross-agency oversight, with all adverse inferences and sanctions sought.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Thomas D. Coates
tdcoates@gmail.com | (757) 374-3539
Dated: June 30, 2025

References: 29 C.F.R. § 1601.15, § 1601.18; EEOC Management Directive 110; FRCP 37, Rule 55(a); Virginia Code § 8.01-274.1; 19 C.F.R. § 165.6; [paste.txt], [paste-2.txt]