Case: Cruz v. Vasquez

5:95-cv-20776 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Nov. 14, 1995

Closed Date: April 19, 2000

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Case Summary

In 1995, several women, former jail inmates, filed a suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, in the district court for the Northern District of California, alleging that they had been sexually assaulted and harassed while incarcerated in the the Correctional Center for Women at Milpitas (the jail). The defendants were the Santa Clara County, California, Board of Supervisors and Department of Corrections.After the suit was filed, thirty-five additional former prisoners came forward with similar complaints…

In 1995, several women, former jail inmates, filed a suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, in the district court for the Northern District of California, alleging that they had been sexually assaulted and harassed while incarcerated in the the Correctional Center for Women at Milpitas (the jail). The defendants were the Santa Clara County, California, Board of Supervisors and Department of Corrections.

After the suit was filed, thirty-five additional former prisoners came forward with similar complaints and the suit was accordingly expanded, eventually becoming a class action. In 1999, another sixteen female prisoners came forward with similar complaints; however, the magistrate judge (Chief Magistrate Judge Edward Infante) did not allow them to be included to the lawsuit. (Nonetheless, when the case settled, the plaintiffs' attorneys were allowed to negotiate a settlement for the additional sixteen prisoners.)

The suit alleged that male guards watched female prisoners while they showered, searched female prisoners in the middle of the night, groping and fondling them, rubbed their bodies against those of the female prisoners, made explicit sexual advances toward the female prisoners, recited female prisoners' personal information (such as license plate numbers, addresses and phone numbers of them and their relatives) in an attempt to coerce them into having a sexual relationship, and entered the prisoners' cells unaccompanied by other guards in violation of Section 4021 of the California Penal Code. A female prisoner also claimed that she was repeatedly forced to engage in sexual activity with a guard.

The suit sought monetary damages, an injunction against male guards searching female prisoners or entering their cells without a female guard present, and changes to the jail's shower and toilet facilities to increase privacy.

In response to the suit, the defendants installed higher shower stall doors, covered windows in holding cells, installed new toilet partitions, instituted sexual harassment prevention programs, began installing observation cameras throughout the women's facility, agreed to ban male guards from stripsearching women prisoners, and fired two guards. One of the fired guards was later convicted of having sex with a prisoner.

Other guards were reprimanded and transferred. The defendants also settled the suit by paying the initial forty plaintiffs $880,000, including attorney fees, and paying the additional sixteen prisoners $150,000, including attorney fees. A previous payment of $150,000 brought the total to $1.18 million, including a total of $200,000 in attorney fees.

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Margo Schlanger (12/18/2006)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Lucas, Patricia Mary (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Boley, Todd Alexander (California)

Brown, Craig (California)

Joo, Sandy E. (California)

Landsness, Gordon David (California)

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5:95-cv-20776

Docket (PACER)

April 30, 2001

April 30, 2001

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COMPLAINT Summons(es) issued; Fee status pd entered on 11/14/95 in the amount of $ 120.00 ( Receipt No. 96514); jury demand [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

Nov. 14, 1995

Nov. 14, 1995

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ORDER RE COURT PROCEDURE and SCHEDULE by Mag. Judge Edward A. Infante : Proof of service to be filed by 12/29/95 ; counsels' case management statement to be filed by 3/8/96 ; initial case management conference will be held 1:30 3/18/96 . (cc: all counsel) (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/27/1995)

Nov. 14, 1995

Nov. 14, 1995

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PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant Daniel Vasquez of [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/30/1995)

Nov. 22, 1995

Nov. 22, 1995

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PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna of [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/30/1995)

Nov. 22, 1995

Nov. 22, 1995

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DECLINATION to proceed before magistrate by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

Dec. 4, 1995

Dec. 4, 1995

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MOTION before Mag. Judge Edward A. Infante by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros to dismiss, for summary judgment as to plaintiff Cynthia Phillips with Notice set for 1/22/96 at 10:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

Dec. 4, 1995

Dec. 4, 1995

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DECLARATION by L. Lopez on behalf of defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

Dec. 4, 1995

Dec. 4, 1995

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ANSWER by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros to complaint [1-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

Dec. 4, 1995

Dec. 4, 1995

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CLERK'S NOTICE to reassign to a US District Court Judge [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

Dec. 6, 1995

Dec. 6, 1995

5

ORDER by Judge James Ware referring case to Mag. Judge Edward A. Infante ( Date Entered: 12/7/95) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/07/1995)

Dec. 7, 1995

Dec. 7, 1995

6

ORDER by Judge James Ware referring case to Mag. Judge Edward A. Infante ( Date Entered: 11/8/95) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/08/1995)

Dec. 7, 1995

Dec. 7, 1995

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ORDER by Assignment Committee Case reassigned to Judge Ronald M. Whyte ( Date Entered: 12/15/95) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/15/1995)

Dec. 11, 1995

Dec. 11, 1995

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RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Ronald Brown on 11/28/95 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

Dec. 12, 1995

Dec. 12, 1995

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RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Brian Chambers on 11/28/95 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

Dec. 12, 1995

Dec. 12, 1995

14

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Kirk Quadros on 11/28/95 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

Dec. 12, 1995

Dec. 12, 1995

15

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Marcin Gruszecki on 11/28/95 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

Dec. 12, 1995

Dec. 12, 1995

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CLERK'S NOTICE setting hearing on motion to dismiss [7-1] 9:00 3/15/96, setting hearing on motion for summary judgment as to plaintiff Cynthia Phillips [7-2] 9:00 3/15/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/18/1995)

Dec. 14, 1995

Dec. 14, 1995

18

AMENDED MOTION by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros to dismiss complaint, sumjgm. for summary judgment with Notice set for 3/15/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/19/1995)

Dec. 19, 1995

Dec. 19, 1995

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MOTION by Plaintiff Elly Cruz for preliminary injunction with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/05/1996)

Jan. 5, 1996

Jan. 5, 1996

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MOTION by Plaintiff Elly Cruz to certify class action with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/05/1996)

Jan. 5, 1996

Jan. 5, 1996

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CLERK'S NOTICE setting hearing on motion to dismiss [7-1] 9:00 3/22/96, setting hearing on motion for summary judgment as to plaintiff Cynthia Phillips [7-2] 9:00 3/22/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (jc, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/26/1996)

Jan. 24, 1996

Jan. 24, 1996

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AMENDED MOTION by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros to dismiss, for summary judgment with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/01/1996)

Feb. 1, 1996

Feb. 1, 1996

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MOTION by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels for preliminary injunction with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

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MOTION by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels to certify class action with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

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DECLARATION by J. Gibbs-Shapiro on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

26

DECLARATION by P. M. Lucas on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

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DECLARATION by A. Wilson on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

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DECLARATION by J. Balsley on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

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DECLARATION by Y. Jones on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

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DECLARATION by K. Rodriguez on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

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DECLARATION by A. Sutton on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

32

DECLARATION by T. dill on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

33

DECLARATION by K. Richardson on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

34

DECLARATION by P. Rodriguez on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

35

DECLARATION by D. Crosby on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

36

DECLARATION by T. Garvin-Cooper on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

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DECLARATION by E. Cruz on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

38

DECLARATION by F. Jenkins on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

39

DECLARATION by C. Phillips on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

40

DECLARATION by R. Arias on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

41

DECLARATION by P. Braz on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

42

DECLARATION by S. Daniels on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

43

DECLARATION by C. Granti-Coggs on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

44

DECLARATION by R. Joseph phd on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

45

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of motion to certify class action [24-1], motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

46

ORDER by Judge James Ware extending time to answer until 3/4/96 ( Date Entered: 2/27/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/27/1996)

Feb. 23, 1996

Feb. 23, 1996

47

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Kevin Anderson on 2/5/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/27/1996)

Feb. 27, 1996

Feb. 27, 1996

48

NOTICE by defendant Kevin Anderson of entry of order [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/27/1996)

Feb. 27, 1996

Feb. 27, 1996

49

ANSWER by defendant Kevin Anderson to complaint [1-1]; jury demand [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/01/1996)

March 1, 1996

March 1, 1996

50

DISCLOSURE (initial) OF by defendant Kevin Anderson [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/01/1996)

March 1, 1996

March 1, 1996

51

MEMORANDUM by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros in opposition to motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/01/1996)

March 1, 1996

March 1, 1996

52

MEMORANDUM by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros in opposition to motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/01/1996)

March 1, 1996

March 1, 1996

53

PROTECTIVE ORDER BY STIPULATION by Judge Ronald M. Whyte : (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

March 8, 1996

March 8, 1996

54

REPLY by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

March 8, 1996

March 8, 1996

55

REPLY by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

March 8, 1996

March 8, 1996

56

DECLARATION by J. Gibbons-Shapiro on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

March 8, 1996

March 8, 1996

57

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

March 8, 1996

March 8, 1996

58

DECLARATION by A. K. Wilson on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (Filed Under Seal) (cv, COURT STAFF) Modified on 03/08/1996 (Entered: 03/08/1996)

March 8, 1996

March 8, 1996

59

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels of motion to certify class action [24-1], motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

March 8, 1996

March 8, 1996

60

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

March 8, 1996

March 8, 1996

Docket Modification (Administrative) to for protective order [5:95-cv-20776] (scu, COURT STAFF)

March 8, 1996

March 8, 1996

61

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte dismissing party Cynthia Phillips ONLY ( Date Entered: 3/18/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/18/1996)

March 13, 1996

March 13, 1996

62

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte : Status conference set for 10:30 4/19/96 ; (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/22/1996)

March 19, 1996

March 19, 1996

68

MINUTES: ( C/R Lee Anne Shortridge) that the motion to certify class action [24-1] is submitted, that the motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] is submitted [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/02/1996)

March 22, 1996

March 22, 1996

63

LETTER dated 3/29/96 from Todd A. Boley re class certification [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

March 29, 1996

March 29, 1996

64

MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels in support of motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

March 29, 1996

March 29, 1996

65

DECLARATION by B. Seligman on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re memorandum [64-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

March 29, 1996

March 29, 1996

66

JOINDER by Plaintiff Elly Cruz in discovery plan [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

March 29, 1996

March 29, 1996

67

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels of memorandum [64-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

March 29, 1996

March 29, 1996

69

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte granting motion to certify class action [24-1], denying motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] ( Date Entered: 4/16/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/16/1996)

April 10, 1996

April 10, 1996

70

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/19/1996)

April 18, 1996

April 18, 1996

71

MINUTES: ( C/R none) In court hearing will be held 9:00 6/7/96 ; [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) Modified on 04/23/1997 (Entered: 04/29/1996)

April 19, 1996

April 19, 1996

74

NOTICE by defendant Kevin Anderson of change of address [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/23/1996)

April 29, 1996

April 29, 1996

72

CLERK'S NOTICE setting hearing on motion to certify class action [24-1] 9:00 6/14/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/20/1996)

May 17, 1996

May 17, 1996

73

MEMORANDUM by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado in opposition to motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/20/1996)

May 17, 1996

May 17, 1996

75

REPLY by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/29/1996)

May 24, 1996

May 24, 1996

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REPLY by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/29/1996)

May 24, 1996

May 24, 1996

77

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of reply [76-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/29/1996)

May 24, 1996

May 24, 1996

78

MINUTES: ( C/R Lee Anne Shortridge) denying motion to certify class action [24-1], denying motion to certify class action [20-1] Status conference set for 10:30 9/27/96 ;, amending complaint by 8/13/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/18/1996)

June 14, 1996

June 14, 1996

79

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte denying motion to certify class action [24-1] ( Date Entered: 6/24/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/24/1996)

June 19, 1996

June 19, 1996

80

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte GRANTING conditional approval of settlement, directing notice to the class and scheduling hearing In court hearing will be held 9:00 8/2/96 ; re: Final approval of settlement; ( Date Entered: 7/10/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/10/1996)

July 9, 1996

July 9, 1996

81

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte amending complaint by 8/13/96, Status conference set for 10:30 9/27/96 ; ( Date Entered: 7/15/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/15/1996)

July 11, 1996

July 11, 1996

82

NOTICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels of entry of order [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/19/1996)

July 18, 1996

July 18, 1996

83

DECLARATION by T. Boley on behalf of defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado re: the posting of notice [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/02/1996)

Aug. 2, 1996

Aug. 2, 1996

84

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte Final Approval for settlement Re: Injunctive relief. ( Date Entered: 8/2/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/02/1996)

Aug. 2, 1996

Aug. 2, 1996

85

NOTICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of proposed form of order granting final approval of settlement re: Injunctive Relief. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/02/1996)

Aug. 2, 1996

Aug. 2, 1996

86

MINUTES: ( C/R Lee-Ann Shortridge) for settlement and final approval of settlement. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/08/1996)

Aug. 2, 1996

Aug. 2, 1996

87

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte Status conference set for 10:30 10/25/96 ;, amending complaint by 9/3/96 is GRANTED ( Date Entered: 8/15/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/15/1996)

Aug. 14, 1996

Aug. 14, 1996

88

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of order [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/20/1996)

Aug. 19, 1996

Aug. 19, 1996

89

AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels; jury demand [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/03/1996)

Sept. 3, 1996

Sept. 3, 1996

91

ANSWER by defendant Kevin Anderson to complaint [89-1]; jury demand [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/30/1996)

Sept. 23, 1996

Sept. 23, 1996

90

ANSWER by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Kirk Quadros to complaint [89-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/30/1996)

Sept. 26, 1996

Sept. 26, 1996

92

AMENDED ANSWER [90-1] by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Kirk Quadros [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/02/1996)

Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996

93

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte : Status conference set for 1/31/97 ; (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/12/1996)

Oct. 24, 1996

Oct. 24, 1996

94

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado to dismiss newly added, to strike certain allegations from the complaint [94-2] with Notice set for 1/31/97 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/20/1996)

Nov. 20, 1996

Nov. 20, 1996

95

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT; Date of proceedings: 6/14/96 ( C/R: Lee-Anne Shortridge) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/22/1996)

Nov. 22, 1996

Nov. 22, 1996

96

MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff Elly Cruz in opposition to motion to strike certain allegations from the complaint [94-2] [94-2] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/10/1997)

Jan. 10, 1997

Jan. 10, 1997

97

DECLARATION by J. Gibbons-Shapiro on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re opposition memorandum [96-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/10/1997)

Jan. 10, 1997

Jan. 10, 1997

98

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of opposition memorandum [96-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/10/1997)

Jan. 10, 1997

Jan. 10, 1997

100

DECLARATION by T. Boley on behalf of defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/23/1997)

Jan. 17, 1997

Jan. 17, 1997

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 14, 1995

Closing Date: April 19, 2000

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Women prisoners who suffered from sexual harassment and abuse by male officers at the Santa Clara County Women's Correctional Facility in Milpitas, California

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Santa Clara County (Cal.) (Milpitas, Santa Clara), County

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 5:95-cv-20776

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Sex w/ staff; sexual harassment by staff

Strip search policy (facilities)