Case: Semsroth v. City of Wichita

6:04-cv-01245 | U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas

Filed Date: July 28, 2004

Closed Date: 2009

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Case Summary

On July 28, 2004, female police officers filed a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, against the police chief, the Wichita Police Department, and the City of Wichita in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. The plaintiffs alleged that they were discriminated against and asked the court for relief in the form of damages and an injunction against future discriminatory actions. Specifically, the plaintiffs contended that they were su…

On July 28, 2004, female police officers filed a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, against the police chief, the Wichita Police Department, and the City of Wichita in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. The plaintiffs alleged that they were discriminated against and asked the court for relief in the form of damages and an injunction against future discriminatory actions. Specifically, the plaintiffs contended that they were subjected to a hostile work environment, denied promotions or the ability and opportunity to be meaningfully considered for promotions, denied proper training opportunities, and denied terms and conditions of employment that are commonly granted to similarly situated or less qualified males.

In October of 2004, the court (Judge Monti L. Belot) dismissed claims against the police chief in his official capacity and claims against the Wichita Police Department. Semsroth v. City of Wichita, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 30727 (D. Kan. 2004). The plaintiffs continued with their claims against the police chief personally and against the City of Wichita. According to the PACER docket, the court (Judge Belot) denied the plaintiff's motion for class certification on September 29, 2005. On April 27, 2007, the court (Judge Belot) granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants. Semsroth v. City of Wichita, 2007 WL 1246223 (D. Kan. 2007).

On December 22, 2008, the appellate court reversed the trial court's summary judgement with respect to the hostile work environment and retaliation claims of one of the plaintiffs but upheld the judgement against the other plaintiffs. Semroth v. City of Wichita 304 Fed.Appx. 707 (10th Cir. 2008). The parties jointly stipulated to dismissal of the case with prejudice on June 1, 2009. The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Andrew Kline (4/6/2008)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4658010/parties/semsroth-v-wichita-city-of/


Judge(s)

Belot, Monti L. (Kansas)

Bostwick, Donald W. (Kansas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Williamson, Lawrence W. Jr. (Kansas)

Attorney for Defendant

Rundell, Kelly J. (Kansas)

Judge(s)

Belot, Monti L. (Kansas)

Bostwick, Donald W. (Kansas)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

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Docket

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Oct. 25, 2004

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March 31, 2005

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4658010/semsroth-v-wichita-city-of/

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COMPLAINT (no summons issued) with trial location of Wichita, KS, filed by Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Voyles, Kim Warehime.(jb) (Entered: 07/29/2004)

July 28, 2004

July 28, 2004

FILING FEE PAID: in the amount of $ 150.00, receipt number 0266703 (jb) (Entered: 07/29/2004)

July 29, 2004

July 29, 2004

Summons Issued as to Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department. (cs) (Entered: 08/03/2004)

Aug. 3, 2004

Aug. 3, 2004

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Summons Returned Executed −− personal service by Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Sara Voyles, Kim Warehime upon Chief Norman Williams served on 8/3/2004, answer due 8/23/2004 (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 08/03/2004)

Aug. 3, 2004

Aug. 3, 2004

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Summons Returned Executed −− personal service by Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Sara Voyles, Kim Warehime upon Wichita Police Department served on 8/3/2004, answer due 8/23/2004 (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 08/03/2004)

Aug. 3, 2004

Aug. 3, 2004

4

Summons Returned Executed −− personal service by Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Sara Voyles, Kim Warehime upon (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 08/03/2004)

Aug. 3, 2004

Aug. 3, 2004

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Summons Returned Executed −− personal service by Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Sara Voyles, Kim Warehime upon Wichita City of served on 8/3/2004, answer due 8/23/2004 (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 08/03/2004)

Aug. 3, 2004

Aug. 3, 2004

6

CLERK'S ORDER extending time until 9/2/04 for Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department to answer or otherwise plead. Signed by deputy clerk on 8/20/04. (cs) (Entered: 08/20/2004)

Aug. 20, 2004

Aug. 20, 2004

7

MOTION to Dismiss Party City of Wichita Police Department by Defendant Wichita Police Department (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 08/23/2004)

Aug. 23, 2004

Aug. 23, 2004

8

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 7 MOTION to Dismiss Party City of Wichita Police Department by Defendant Wichita Police Department (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 08/23/2004)

Aug. 23, 2004

Aug. 23, 2004

9

MOTION to Dismiss Official Capacity Claims and First Cause of Action by Defendant Chief Norman Williams (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 08/25/2004)

Aug. 25, 2004

Aug. 25, 2004

10

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 9 MOTION to Dismiss Official Capacity Claims and First Cause of Action by Defendant Chief Norman Williams (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 08/25/2004)

Aug. 25, 2004

Aug. 25, 2004

11

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and an Order to Limit Defendants' Communication with Class Members by Plaintiffs Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Sara Voyles, Kim Warehime (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 08/27/2004)

Aug. 27, 2004

Aug. 27, 2004

12

NOTICE of Hearing: TRO Hearing set for 8/30/2004 at 03:00 PM before District Judge Monti L Belot. (cl) (Entered: 08/27/2004)

Aug. 27, 2004

Aug. 27, 2004

13

RESPONSE by Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department re 11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and an Order to Limit Defendants' Communication with Class Members (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 08/30/2004)

Aug. 30, 2004

Aug. 30, 2004

14

MOTION to Dismiss State Law Claims by Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 08/30/2004)

Aug. 30, 2004

Aug. 30, 2004

15

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 14 MOTION to Dismiss State Law Claims by Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department

Aug. 30, 2004

Aug. 30, 2004

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MOTION to Dismiss Fourth Cause of Action by Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 09/02/2004)

Sept. 2, 2004

Sept. 2, 2004

17

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 16 MOTION to Dismiss Fourth Cause of Action by Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 09/02/2004)

Sept. 2, 2004

Sept. 2, 2004

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ANSWER to Complaint by Wichita City of.(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 09/02/2004)

Sept. 2, 2004

Sept. 2, 2004

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ANSWER to Complaint by Chief Norman Williams.(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 09/02/2004)

Sept. 2, 2004

Sept. 2, 2004

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ORDER denying 11 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Monti L Belot on 9/13/04. (cl) (Entered: 09/13/2004)

Sept. 13, 2004

Sept. 13, 2004

21

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 10/19/2004 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Donald W. Bostwick. Counsel shall appear for the conference. Report of Parties Planning Meeting deadline 10/14/2004. See attached Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 09/10/04. (aw) (Entered: 09/13/2004)

Sept. 13, 2004

Sept. 13, 2004

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RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Sara Voyles, Kim Warehime re 7 MOTION to Dismiss Party City of Wichita Police Department, 9 MOTION to Dismiss Official Capacity Claims and First Cause of Action , 14 MOTION to Dismiss State Law Claims , 16 MOTION to Dismiss Fourth Cause of Action (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit February Correspondence)(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 09/13/2004)

Sept. 13, 2004

Sept. 13, 2004

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REPLY to Response to Motion by Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department re: 14 MOTION to Dismiss State Law Claims , 16 MOTION to Dismiss Fourth Cause of Action (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 09/23/2004)

Sept. 23, 2004

Sept. 23, 2004

24

MOTION for Protective Order by Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Kevin Norman# 2 Exhibit Attachment A to Norman# 3 Exhibit Attachment B to Norman# 4 Affidavit Rundell# 5 Exhibit Attachments to Rundell)(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 10/08/2004)

Oct. 8, 2004

Oct. 8, 2004

25

MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Plaintiffs Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Sara Voyles, Kim Warehime re 24 MOTION for Protective Order Motion for Preservation Order and Motion for Sanctions (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Affidavit of Lawrence Williamson)(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/11/2004)

Oct. 11, 2004

Oct. 11, 2004

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STATEMENT of Case Law Supplement by Plaintiffs Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Sara Voyles, Kim Warehime. (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/12/2004)

Oct. 12, 2004

Oct. 12, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick : Motion Hearing held on 10/12/2004 re 24 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department, Chief Norman Williams (Tape #DWB 04−40 @ 3:05:40 − 4:29:30.)(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (aw) (Entered: 10/13/2004)

Oct. 13, 2004

Oct. 13, 2004

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 24 Defendants' Motion for Protective Order. See Order for details. Scheduling Conference re−set for 10/26/2004 at 9:30 a.m. See Order for requirements to meet and confer prior to the scheduling conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 10/14/2004. (Bostwick) (Entered: 10/14/2004)

Oct. 14, 2004

Oct. 14, 2004

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Letter from Judge Belot. (sbw) (Entered: 10/18/2004)

Oct. 18, 2004

Oct. 18, 2004

29

MOTION for extension of time to File Motion for Class Certification by Plaintiffs Heather Plush, Greta Semsroth, Sara Voyles, Kim Warehime (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/18/2004)

Oct. 18, 2004

Oct. 18, 2004

30

RESPONSE by Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department re 29 MOTION for extension of time to File Motion for Class Certification (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 10/25/2004)

Oct. 25, 2004

Oct. 25, 2004

31

ORDER granting 7 9 14 16 defendants' Motions to Dismiss. The state tort claims are dismissed, with prejudice. Signed by Judge Monti L Belot on 10/25/04. (cl) (Entered: 10/25/2004)

Oct. 25, 2004

Oct. 25, 2004

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick : Conference held on 10/26/2004 (Tape #DWB #04−40 @ 9:31:40 − 10:24:55.)(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (aw) (Entered: 10/26/2004)

Oct. 26, 2004

Oct. 26, 2004

32

SCHEDULING ORDER: See Order for details and deadlines. Status Conference set for 12/6/2004 at 01:30 PM before Magistrate Donald W. Bostwick. Counsel to appear. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 10/26/2004. (Bostwick) (Entered: 10/26/2004)

Oct. 26, 2004

Oct. 26, 2004

33

ORDER for Inspection and Reproduction of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Records. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 10/27/2004. (Bostwick) (Entered: 10/27/2004)

Oct. 27, 2004

Oct. 27, 2004

34

PROTECTIVE ORDER. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 11/9/2004. (Bostwick) (Entered: 11/09/2004)

Nov. 9, 2004

Nov. 9, 2004

35

Unopposed MOTION for extension of time to respond to requests for production by Defendants Chief Norman Williams, Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 11/09/2004)

Nov. 9, 2004

Nov. 9, 2004

36

NOTICE OF SERVICE by Greta Semsroth of Discovery (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 11/24/2004)

Nov. 24, 2004

Nov. 24, 2004

37

ORDER granting 35 Motion for Extension of Time to serve responses to Plaintiff's First Requests for Production. Response deadline 12/1/2004. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 11/30/2004.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (Bostwick) (Entered: 11/30/2004)

Nov. 30, 2004

Nov. 30, 2004

38

NOTICE OF SERVICE by Wichita City of of Response to the First Request for Production of Documents and Things (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 12/01/2004)

Dec. 1, 2004

Dec. 1, 2004

39

ORDER and Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick : Status Conference held on 12/6/2004. Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 1/18/2005 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Donald W. Bostwick. Counsel to appear for status conference. See Order for details concerning discovery matters prior to next status conference. (Bostwick) Modified on 12/7/2004 to show this was an Order vlw). (Entered: 12/06/2004)

Dec. 6, 2004

Dec. 6, 2004

40

NOTICE by Defendants Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department, Chief Norman Williams of taking deposition of Greta Semsroth on December 30, 2004 (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 12/15/2004)

Dec. 15, 2004

Dec. 15, 2004

41

NOTICE by Defendants Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department, Chief Norman Williams of taking deposition of Kim Warehime on December 30, 2004 (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 12/15/2004)

Dec. 15, 2004

Dec. 15, 2004

42

NOTICE by Defendants Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department, Chief Norman Williams of taking deposition of Sara Voyles on December 30, 2004 (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 12/15/2004)

Dec. 15, 2004

Dec. 15, 2004

43

NOTICE by Defendants Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department, Chief Norman Williams of taking deposition of Heather Plush on December 30, 2004 (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 12/15/2004)

Dec. 15, 2004

Dec. 15, 2004

44

NOTICE OF SERVICE by Wichita City of of Responses to Second Request for Production (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 12/20/2004)

Dec. 20, 2004

Dec. 20, 2004

45

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 1/18/05. (cs) (Entered: 01/19/2005)

Jan. 18, 2005

Jan. 18, 2005

46

ORDER Joint report regarding discovery disputes to be submitted by 2/10/2005. See attached Order for details. Status Conference set for 2/15/2005 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Donald W. Bostwick. Counsel to appear. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 1/19/05. (aw ) (Entered: 01/19/2005)

Jan. 19, 2005

Jan. 19, 2005

47

MOTION to Amend Complaint re 1 Complaint by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amended Complaint)(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 01/31/2005)

Jan. 31, 2005

Jan. 31, 2005

48

RESPONSE by Defendants Wichita City of, Wichita Police Department, Chief Norman Williams re 47 MOTION to Amend Complaint re 1 Complaint (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 02/08/2005)

Feb. 8, 2005

Feb. 8, 2005

49

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick : Status Conference held on 2/15/2005. Another Status Conference is set for 3/23/2005 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Donald W. Bostwick. Counsel shall appear in person. (Tape #DWB 05−01 @ 10:03:55 − 11:12:41.)(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (aw ) (Entered: 02/15/2005)

Feb. 15, 2005

Feb. 15, 2005

50

REPLY to Response to Motion by Plaintiff Greta Semsroth re: 47 MOTION to Amend Complaint re 1 Complaint (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 02/22/2005)

Feb. 22, 2005

Feb. 22, 2005

51

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 47 Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend Complaint. See Order for details of holding. Counsel directed to file amended complaint that complies with the court's order within 10 days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 3/22/2005. (Bostwick, Donald) (Entered: 03/22/2005)

March 22, 2005

March 22, 2005

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick : Status Conference held on 3/23/2005 (Tape #DWB 05−01 @ 10:01:52 to 10:44:33.) (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (aw ) (Entered: 03/23/2005)

March 23, 2005

March 23, 2005

52

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 29 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Class Certification. Class Certification Motion to be filed by 6/3/2005. See Order for other discovery rulings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 3/23/2005. (Bostwick, Donald) (Entered: 03/23/2005)

March 23, 2005

March 23, 2005

53

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Wichita City of, Chief Norman Williams, filed by Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush.(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 03/31/2005)

March 31, 2005

March 31, 2005

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NOTICE by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush of taking deposition of Terri Moses and Bobby Wiley on April 12, 2005 (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 04/05/2005)

April 5, 2005

April 5, 2005

55

ANSWER to Complaint by Wichita City of.(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 04/11/2005)

April 11, 2005

April 11, 2005

56

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Chief Norman Williams.(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 04/11/2005)

April 11, 2005

April 11, 2005

57

NOTICE by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush of taking deposition of Norman Williams on 04/28/05 (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 04/21/2005)

April 21, 2005

April 21, 2005

58

STATEMENT of Brief Addressing Costs for Electronic Discovery by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush. (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 05/02/2005)

May 2, 2005

May 2, 2005

59

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 05/02/2005)

May 2, 2005

May 2, 2005

60

MINUTE ORDER granting 59 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by deputy clerk on May 4, 2005. (jh) (Entered: 05/04/2005)

May 4, 2005

May 4, 2005

61

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 58 Statement by Defendants Wichita City of, Chief Norman Williams(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 05/16/2005)

May 16, 2005

May 16, 2005

62

ORDER granting 61 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 58 Statement. Response deadline 5/17/2005. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 5/17/2005.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (Bostwick, Donald) (Entered: 05/17/2005)

May 17, 2005

May 17, 2005

63

RESPONSE to 58 Statement Addressing Cost−Shifting by Defendants Wichita City of, Chief Norman Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Norman# 2 Affidavit Rundell# 3 Exhibit Semsroth depo# 4 Exhibit Plush Depo# 5 Exhibit Voyles depo# 6 Exhibit Warehime depo)(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 05/17/2005)

May 17, 2005

May 17, 2005

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DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER CHAMBERS; CORRECT DOCUMENT FILED AS DE 65 −− Unopposed MOTION for extension of time to file motion for class certification by Plaintiff Greta Semsroth(Williamson, Lawrence) Modified on 5/31/2005 (cs, ). (Entered: 05/31/2005)

May 31, 2005

May 31, 2005

65

Unopposed MOTION for extension of time to file motion for class certification by Plaintiff Greta Semsroth(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 05/31/2005)

May 31, 2005

May 31, 2005

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STATEMENT re 58 Statement Reply to Defendants' Response re Doc 58 by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit 2)(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 05/31/2005)

May 31, 2005

May 31, 2005

67

ORDER granting 65 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Class Certification. Motion for Class Certification to be filed not later than 7/8/2005. THIS IS A FINAL EXTENSION AND NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on 6/3/2005. (Bostwick, Donald) (Entered: 06/03/2005)

June 3, 2005

June 3, 2005

68

MOTION for Leave to file Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Certification Motion Under Seal by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 07/05/2005)

July 5, 2005

July 5, 2005

69

ORDER granting 68 plaintiffs' Motion to File Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Certification Motion Under Seal. Signed by Judge Monti L Belot on 7/7/05. (jh) (Entered: 07/07/2005)

July 7, 2005

July 7, 2005

70

MOTION to Certify Class by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lawrence W. Williamson, Jr.)(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 07/07/2005)

July 7, 2005

July 7, 2005

71

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 70 MOTION to Certify Class (Redacted, Without Exhibits) by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 07/07/2005)

July 7, 2005

July 7, 2005

72

NOTICE OF SERVICE by Wichita City of, Chief Norman Williams of Request for Admissions to Semsroth (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 07/07/2005)

July 7, 2005

July 7, 2005

73

Amended MOTION to Certify Class by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lawrence W. Williamson, Jr.)(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 07/07/2005)

July 7, 2005

July 7, 2005

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DECLARATION of Lawrence Williamson, Jr re 70 MOTION to Certify Class by Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush (FILED UNDER SEAL; NO.PDF ATTACHED). (cs, ) (Entered: 07/08/2005)

July 8, 2005

July 8, 2005

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 70 MOTION to Certify Class, 71 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Certify Class by Defendants Wichita City of, Chief Norman Williams(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 07/21/2005)

July 21, 2005

July 21, 2005

76

ORDER granting 75 defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to respond to plaintiffs' motion to certify a class action. Defendants are granted a 30 day extension, or until 8/20/05. No further extensions will be granted. . Signed by Judge Monti L Belot on 7/25/05.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (cl, ) (Entered: 07/25/2005)

July 25, 2005

July 25, 2005

77

MOTION to Strike 74 Affidavit Exhibits 8−22 of Motion for Class Certification by Defendants Wichita City of, Chief Norman Williams (Attachments: # 1)(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

July 27, 2005

July 27, 2005

78

RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush re 77 MOTION to Strike 74 Affidavit Exhibits 8−22 of Motion for Class Certification (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 08/08/2005)

Aug. 8, 2005

Aug. 8, 2005

79

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Wichita City of, Chief Norman Williams(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 08/12/2005)

Aug. 12, 2005

Aug. 12, 2005

80

RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush re 79 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 08/16/2005)

Aug. 16, 2005

Aug. 16, 2005

81

ORDER granting 79 defendants' Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendants' are permitted to file a memorandum no longer than 45 pages. Plaintiff's reply is limited to 10 pages. Signed by Judge Monti L Belot on 8/16/05.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (cl ) (Entered: 08/16/2005)

Aug. 16, 2005

Aug. 16, 2005

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RESPONSE by Defendants Wichita City of, Chief Norman Williams re 70 MOTION to Certify Class (Attachments: # 1 # 2 Affidavit Tanner# 3 Affidavit Coley# 4 Affidavit Fickle# 5 Affidavit Relph# 6 Affidavit Moses# 7 Affidavit white# 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 # 12 # 13)(Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 08/17/2005)

Aug. 17, 2005

Aug. 17, 2005

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 08/19/2005)

Aug. 19, 2005

Aug. 19, 2005

84

ORDER granting 83 plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages . Signed by Judge Monti L Belot on 8/25/05. (cl ) Modified on 8/26/2005 to correct typo (cs, ). (Entered: 08/25/2005)

Aug. 25, 2005

Aug. 25, 2005

85

REPLY to Response to Motion by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush re: 70 MOTION to Certify Class, 73 Amended MOTION to Certify Class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (1) EEOC Notice and Charge for Semsroth# 2 Exhibit (2) KHRC Charge for Semsroth# 3 Exhibit (3) EEOC Notice and Charge for Voyles)(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 08/30/2005)

Aug. 30, 2005

Aug. 30, 2005

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 70 73 Motion to Certify Class. 77 Motion to Strike is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Monti L Belot on 9/29/05. (jh)

Sept. 29, 2005

Sept. 29, 2005

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MOTION for Reconsideration re 86 Order on Motion to Certify Class,, Order on Motion to Strike by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 09/30/2005)

Sept. 30, 2005

Sept. 30, 2005

88

MOTION to Certify Class (Renewed) by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush(Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 09/30/2005)

Sept. 30, 2005

Sept. 30, 2005

89

RESPONSE by Defendants Wichita City of, Chief Norman Williams re 87 MOTION for Reconsideration re 86 Order on Motion to Certify Class,, Order on Motion to Strike (Rundell, Kelly) (Entered: 10/07/2005)

Oct. 7, 2005

Oct. 7, 2005

90

MINUTE ORDER−On or before 5:00 p.m., 10/18/05, plaintiffs shall respond to the orders to show cause set forth on p.16 of its 9/29/05 Memorandum and Order (Doc.86). If no timely response is filed, plaintiff Plush's Title VII claims will be dismissed, with prejudice, and all plaintiffs' 42 U.S.C. Sec 1981 claims will be dismissed, with prejudice. (cl ) (Entered: 10/17/2005)

Oct. 17, 2005

Oct. 17, 2005

91

RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush re 86 Order on Motion to Certify Class,, Order on Motion to Strike, 90 Order, to Show Cause (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/18/2005)

Oct. 18, 2005

Oct. 18, 2005

92

ORDER denying 87 Motion for Reconsideration of court's order denying plaintiffs' motion to certify a class action. Signed by Judge Monti L Belot on 10/21/05. (jh)

Oct. 21, 2005

Oct. 21, 2005

Clearinghouse

Minute Entry : Telephone Status Conference set for 3/28/2006 at 02:00 PM before Magistrate Donald W. Bostwick. The Court will initiate the call. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (aw) (Entered: 03/14/2006)

March 14, 2006

March 14, 2006

93

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick : Telephone Status Conference held on 3/28/2006. Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 7/20/2006 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Donald W. Bostwick. See Order for details of discovery to be completed. (Bostwick, Donald) (Entered: 03/28/2006)

March 28, 2006

March 28, 2006

94

NOTICE OF SERVICE by Greta Semsroth, Kim Warehime, Sara Voyles, Heather Plush of Interrogatories (Williamson, Lawrence) (Entered: 04/04/2006)

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

Case Details

State / Territory: Kansas

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 28, 2004

Closing Date: 2009

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Four female police officers employed by the City of Wichita filing on behalf of themselves and similarly situated individuals

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Wichita Police Department, City

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

42 U.S.C. § 1981

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Mixed

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination-area:

Discipline

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Other Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc)

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

Training

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female