Case: Stinson v. City of New York

1:10-cv-04228 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: May 25, 2010

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Case Summary

On May 25, 2010, the plaintiffs -- individuals who were allegedly issued summonses without probable cause by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) -- filed this putative class action complaint in the United States Court for the Southern District of New York, against the City of New York under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief, claiming violations of their First and Fourth Amendment rights. Specifically, th…

On May 25, 2010, the plaintiffs -- individuals who were allegedly issued summonses without probable cause by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) -- filed this putative class action complaint in the United States Court for the Southern District of New York, against the City of New York under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief, claiming violations of their First and Fourth Amendment rights. Specifically, the plaintiffs claimed that an unwritten 'summons quota' drove NYPD officers to issue summonses to and arrest individuals without probable cause, and in violation of the federal and state constitutions.

The complaint explained that in 1994, the NYPD instituted the COMPSTAT system, which records the statistics of arrests by type and the amount of summonses issued. Summonses are tickets written by police officers in lieu of arrest for a crime that directs the recipient of the summons to appear in court to face charges. Marijuana violations, disorderly conduct, and obstruction of governmental administration (OGA) are crimes for which summonses are typically issued. The plaintiffs alleged that since the institution of the COMPSTAT system, the number of summonses issued had increased by 500%, and that more than half (50.5%) of these charges are dismissed later on.

The plaintiffs alleged that the NYPD employed an illegal quota system for summonses, arrests, and quality-of-life violations. An officer's ability to meet quotas, plaintiffs claimed, was linked to officer promotion and demotion. This scheme was found by an arbitrator to be illegal under New York labor law.

As alleged by the plaintiffs, as part of an effort to meet the quota system NYPD Precinct commanders ordered officers to issue summonses in cases in which there was no probable cause of a crime being committed. They introduced tape recordings of two precinct commanders issuing orders for officers to issue summonses and 'articulate' violations of the law after-the-fact. The plaintiffs further alleged that this policy was disproportionately enforced in minority communities in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. As a result, they have been falsely arrested and denied their right to peaceably assemble in their own communities.

On April 23, 2012, after hearing the parties on the matter of class certification, the court (Judge Robert W. Sweet) issued an unpublished opinion and order certifying the class as "includ[ing] individuals who were issued summonses that were later dismissed upon a judicial finding of facial insufficiency and who were ticketed without probable cause." The defendants filed a motion for reconsideration on the issue of class certification, but the motion was denied on July 19, 2012.

For the next several years, the parties engaged in discovery and litigated many issues regarding access to evidence during discovery. One notable discovery debate concerned removing the statutory seal on the records of individuals whose criminal court summonses were dismissed for factual insufficiency for the relevant time period. On February 24, 2016, the court (Judge Sweet) issued an opinion granting in part and denying in part defendants’ second motion to remove the statutory seal, concluding that unsealing the records for the purpose of aggregating statistics and discerning patterns is permissible, but doing so to identify officers who issued disputed summonses so that they can be called at trial is not. 2016 WL 817445. On April 1, 2016, the court (Judge Sweet) issued an order detailing the summons information to be provided and that which was to be withheld.

On January 23, 2017, the plaintiffs submitted an executed stipulation of settlement and a proposed preliminary approval order. On January 24, 2017, the court (Judge Sweet) issued an order granting preliminary approval of the proposed settlement and notice plan, and appointing a settlement claims administrator.

The parties agreed to settlement benefits of up to seventy-five million dollars, with up to $56,500,000 to be used to fund settlement payments to individual class members, service awards to the named class representatives, and costs of notice and settlement administration, and an additional $18,500,000 to pay attorneys’ fees and costs.

As is detailed in the settlement, the NYPD has made changes to its policies, practices, and procedures related to criminal summonses, and will continue to make additional changes. The changes address the use of quotas, numerical measurements of performance, and other matters that have been the subject of the class’ injunctive relief claims in this case, including: signing into law the Quota Bill to prohibit discrimination against an employee for the failure to meet quotas; publishing Legal Bureau Bulletin concerning the Quota Bill; revising Patrol Guide Section 205-38 to reiterate the retaliating against service members for providing information regarding misconduct and corruption will not be tolerated; developing new Patrol Guide procedures and updating training and reference materials; announcing the “Justice Reboot” initiative; signing the Criminal Justice Reform Act (singed by Mayor de Blasio); voluntarily posting certain summons data on the NYPD website; and agreeing to make a confidential presentation to counsel for the class regarding changes to the performance evaluation system.

The NYPD agreed to present additional pilots and ongoing projects. Such pilots and projects include: making reasonable efforts to ensure that the NYPD sends a department-wide email regarding quota policy, disciplinary action, and retaliation; investigating allegations regarding quotas, numeric performance goals, and misconduct; conducting such investigations by a designated parent command Investigations Unit; making reasonable efforts to conduct targeted internal review of training materials and to ensure compliance with the Quota Bill; and making reasonable efforts to make changes to its Patrol Guide and conduct training relating to the distribution of “Contact Cards.”

On April 14, 2017, the parties jointly moved for final approval of the class action settlement, which the court granted on April 18, 2017. On June 19, 2017, the court entered final judgment in this case, approving the settlement agreement. The judgment, pursuant to the settlement agreement, required the defendants to pay settlement benefits in the amount of $75,000,000 and attorneys’ fees in the amount of $18,500,000. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the agreement. As of April 20, 2020 the case is ongoing for compliance purposes but there have been no new entries in the docket since the final order and judgment.

Summary Authors

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Julie Singer (3/9/2017)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Bishop, Jennifer Deanne (New York)

Cohen, Gerald M. (New York)

Cook, Christopher Thomas (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Beck, Curt Peter (New York)

Davis, Nicholas Shea (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

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Docket [PACER]

Stinson v. The City of New York

July 11, 2017

July 11, 2017

Docket
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Class Action Complaint Jury Trial Demanded

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

Complaint
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Amended Class Action Complaint

Aug. 31, 2010

Aug. 31, 2010

Complaint
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Opinion

Stinson v. The City of New York

April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012

Order/Opinion

282 F.R.D. 282

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Opinion

July 19, 2012

July 19, 2012

Order/Opinion

2012 WL 2012

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Mandate

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Dec. 12, 2012

Dec. 12, 2012

Order/Opinion
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Opinion

Feb. 24, 2016

Feb. 24, 2016

Order/Opinion

2016 WL 2016

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Order

April 1, 2016

April 1, 2016

Order/Opinion
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Proposed Stipulation of Settlement

Jan. 23, 2017

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Settlement Agreement
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Settlement Agreement

Jan. 23, 2017

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Settlement Agreement

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Docket

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Last updated Jan. 29, 2024, 3:07 a.m.

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Set Deadlines/Hearings: (djc)

June 28, 100

June 28, 100

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

June 28, 100

June 28, 100

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Summons Issued

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to The City of New York, Raymond W. Kelly, Paul Brown, John Doe #1-50. (rdz)

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

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Case Designation

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

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Magistrate Judge Debra Freeman is so designated. (rdz)

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

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Case Designated ECF

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

PACER
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COMPLAINT against The City of New York, Raymond W. Kelly, Paul Brown, John Doe #1-50. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 904975)Document filed by Ryburn Walkes, Jamel Towe, Sharif Stinson, Christian Dudley, Jocelyn Ferdinand, Gary Shaw, Michael Bennett, Mariam Farnum, Charlene Finley.(rdz) (Entered: 05/27/2010)

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

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Case Designated ECF. (rdz)

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

PACER
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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. The City of New York served on 5/27/2010, answer due 6/17/2010. Service was accepted by Dmitriy Aronov. Document filed by Ryburn Walkes; Jamel Towe; Sharif Stinson; Christian Dudley; Jocelyn Ferdinand; Gary Shaw; Michael Bennett; Mariam Farnum; Charlene Finley. (Cohen, Gerald) (Entered: 06/03/2010)

June 3, 2010

June 3, 2010

PACER
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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Raymond W. Kelly served on 5/27/2010, answer due 6/17/2010. Service was accepted by Dmitriy Aronov. Document filed by Ryburn Walkes; Jamel Towe; Sharif Stinson; Christian Dudley; Jocelyn Ferdinand; Gary Shaw; Michael Bennett; Mariam Farnum; Charlene Finley. (Cohen, Gerald) (Entered: 06/03/2010)

June 3, 2010

June 3, 2010

PACER
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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Paul Brown served on 5/27/2010, answer due 6/17/2010. Service was accepted by 5/27/2010. Document filed by Ryburn Walkes; Jamel Towe; Sharif Stinson; Christian Dudley; Jocelyn Ferdinand; Gary Shaw; Michael Bennett; Mariam Farnum; Charlene Finley. (Cohen, Gerald) (Entered: 06/03/2010)

June 3, 2010

June 3, 2010

PACER
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ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Qiana Smith-Williams dated 6/17/10 re: counsel requests a sixty-day enlargement of time from the present date until August 16, 2010 to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. ENDORSEMENT: So ordered. The City of New York answer due 8/16/2010; Raymond W. Kelly answer due 8/16/2010. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 6/23/10) (djc) (Entered: 06/28/2010)

June 28, 2010

June 28, 2010

PACER
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PRETRIAL ORDER. Pretrial Conference set for 10/6/2010 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet and as further set forth. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 7/14/10) (rjm) (Entered: 07/14/2010)

July 14, 2010

July 14, 2010

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Aug. 18, 2010

Aug. 18, 2010

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ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Joshua Fitch dated 8/11/10 re: Request that plaintiffs amend the complaint without leave by 8/31/10 and that defendants answer within 60 days. It is also respectfully requested that the initial conference scheduled for 10/6/10 remain in tact. ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 8/17/10) (cd) (Entered: 08/19/2010)

Aug. 18, 2010

Aug. 18, 2010

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Set Deadlines/Hearings: Amended Complaint due by 8/31/2010. (cd)

Aug. 18, 2010

Aug. 18, 2010

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AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint, against John Doe #1-50((NYPD Supervisory, Training and Police Personnel), In their Official Capacities, (the name John Doe being fictitious, as the true names are presently unknown)), John Doe #1-50((NYPD Supervisory, Training and Police Personnel), Individually (the name John Doe being fictitious, as the true names are presently unknown)), Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Christian Dudley(on behalf of themselves ), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Jamel Towe(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Lindsey Riddick, Christian Dudley(Other Similarly Situated), Sean Pettigrew, Jocelyn Ferdinand(on behalf of themselves), Jocelyn Ferdinand(Other Similarly Situated), Joseph Sarpong(on behalf of themselves ), Victor Breland, Jeremy Thames, Brian Morris, Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Mica Ancrum(on behalf of themselves ), Mica Ancrum(similarly situated), Julius Dixon, Jamel Towe(Other Similarly Situated), David Thompson, Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Chanel Meausa, Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Joseph Sarpong(similarly situated), Charlene Finley(Other Similarly Situated), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated), Ricardo Jones, Leander Griffin, Charlene Finley(on behalf of themselves), Mariam Farnum(Other Similarly Situated), Michael Riddick, Mariam Farnum(on behalf of themselves ). Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Gary Shaw, Christian Dudley, Jamel Towe, Mariam Farnum, Jocelyn Ferdinand, Ryburn Walkes, Michael Bennett, Sharif Stinson, Charlene Finley.(rdz) (Entered: 09/14/2010)

Aug. 31, 2010

Aug. 31, 2010

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. The City of New York served on 9/1/2010, answer due 9/22/2010. Service was accepted by Dmitriy Aronov, Clerk Authorized to Accept. Document filed by Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated). (Cohen, Gerald) (Entered: 09/15/2010)

Sept. 15, 2010

Sept. 15, 2010

PACER
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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Raymond W. Kelly served on 9/1/2010, answer due 9/22/2010. Service was accepted by Dmitriy Aronov, Clerk Authorized to Accept. Document filed by Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves). (Cohen, Gerald) (Entered: 09/15/2010)

Sept. 15, 2010

Sept. 15, 2010

PACER
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STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 2/1/11) (mro) (Entered: 02/01/2011)

Feb. 1, 2011

Feb. 1, 2011

PACER
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MOTION to Certify Class. Document filed by Mica Ancrum(on behalf of themselves ), Mica Ancrum(similarly situated), Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Christian Dudley(on behalf of themselves ), Christian Dudley(Other Similarly Situated), Mariam Farnum(Other Similarly Situated), Mariam Farnum(on behalf of themselves ), Jocelyn Ferdinand(on behalf of themselves), Jocelyn Ferdinand(Other Similarly Situated), Charlene Finley(Other Similarly Situated), Charlene Finley(on behalf of themselves), Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Brian Morris, Sean Pettigrew, Lindsey Riddick, Michael Riddick, Joseph Sarpong(on behalf of themselves ), Joseph Sarpong(similarly situated), Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Jamel Towe(on behalf of themselves), Jamel Towe(Other Similarly Situated), Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated).(Fitch, Joshua) (Entered: 02/04/2011)

Feb. 4, 2011

Feb. 4, 2011

PACER
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 12 MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Mica Ancrum(on behalf of themselves ), Mica Ancrum(similarly situated), Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Christian Dudley(on behalf of themselves ), Christian Dudley(Other Similarly Situated), Mariam Farnum(Other Similarly Situated), Mariam Farnum(on behalf of themselves ), Jocelyn Ferdinand(on behalf of themselves), Jocelyn Ferdinand(Other Similarly Situated), Charlene Finley(Other Similarly Situated), Charlene Finley(on behalf of themselves), Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Brian Morris, Sean Pettigrew, Lindsey Riddick, Michael Riddick, Joseph Sarpong(on behalf of themselves ), Joseph Sarpong(similarly situated), Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Jamel Towe(on behalf of themselves), Jamel Towe(Other Similarly Situated), Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). (Fitch, Joshua) (Entered: 02/04/2011)

Feb. 4, 2011

Feb. 4, 2011

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DECLARATION of Joshua P. Fitch in Support re: 12 MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Mica Ancrum(on behalf of themselves ), Mica Ancrum(similarly situated), Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Christian Dudley(on behalf of themselves ), Christian Dudley(Other Similarly Situated), Mariam Farnum(Other Similarly Situated), Mariam Farnum(on behalf of themselves ), Jocelyn Ferdinand(on behalf of themselves), Jocelyn Ferdinand(Other Similarly Situated), Charlene Finley(Other Similarly Situated), Charlene Finley(on behalf of themselves), Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Brian Morris, Sean Pettigrew, Lindsey Riddick, Michael Riddick, Joseph Sarpong(on behalf of themselves ), Joseph Sarpong(similarly situated), Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Jamel Towe(on behalf of themselves), Jamel Towe(Other Similarly Situated), Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit OCA Statistics for Summons Activity for the year of 2004, # 2 Exhibit OCA Statistics for Summons Activity for the year of 2005, # 3 Exhibit OCA Statistics for Summons Activity for the year of 2006, # 4 Exhibit OCA Statistics for Summons Activity for the year of 2007, # 5 Exhibit OCA Statistics for Summons Activity for the year of 2008, # 6 Exhibit OCA Statistics for Summons Activity for the year of 2009)(Fitch, Joshua) (Entered: 02/04/2011)

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Feb. 4, 2011

Feb. 4, 2011

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ORDER Plaintiffs' motion for class certification, dated February 4, 2011, will be heard at noon on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in courtroom 18C. All motion papers shall be served in accordance with Local Civil Rule 6.1. It is so ordered. Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 12 MOTION to Certify Class. ( Motion Hearing set for 3/23/2011 at 12:00 PM before Judge Robert W. Sweet.) (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 2/8/2011) (jmi) (Entered: 02/10/2011)

Feb. 9, 2011

Feb. 9, 2011

PACER
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Qiana Charmaine Smith on behalf of Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York (Smith, Qiana) (Entered: 03/04/2011)

March 4, 2011

March 4, 2011

PACER
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ORDER. Defendants' letter to the Court, dated February 18, 2011, will be treated as a motion and will be heard on submission, without oral argument, on March 16, 2011. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 3/5/11) (djc) (Entered: 03/09/2011)

March 9, 2011

March 9, 2011

PACER
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ANSWER to Amended Complaint with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York. Related document: 8 Amended Complaint,,,,,, filed by Gary Shaw, Ricardo Jones, David Thompson, Mica Ancrum, Jamel Towe, Mariam Farnum, Brian Morris, Jocelyn Ferdinand, Sean Pettigrew, Michael Bennett, Sharif Stinson, Chanel Meausa, Christian Dudley, Joseph Sarpong, Ryburn Walkes, Julius Dixon, Jeremy Thames, Victor Breland, Michael Riddick, Lindsey Riddick, Charlene Finley, Leander Griffin.(Smith, Qiana) (Entered: 03/14/2011)

March 14, 2011

March 14, 2011

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Motion Hearing held and argued on 3/23/2011. Motion is pending. (mro)

March 23, 2011

March 23, 2011

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Motion Hearing

March 23, 2011

March 23, 2011

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***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 19 ORDER. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (ae)

March 31, 2011

March 31, 2011

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Notice Regarding Deleted Document

March 31, 2011

March 31, 2011

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ORDER: Plaintiffs' letter to the Court, dated March 30, 2011, will be treated as a motion to compel and and will be heard at noon on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Courtroom 18C. So Ordered (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 4/5/2011) (js) (Entered: 04/07/2011)

April 6, 2011

April 6, 2011

PACER
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ORDER. Having received Plaintiffs' letter to the Court, dated April 12, 2011, stating that Defendants have served responses to Plaintiffs' discovery demands as well as several hundred documents, Plaintiffs' motion to compel, dated March 30, 2011, is hereby dismissed as moot. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 4/14/11). (djc) (Entered: 04/14/2011)

April 14, 2011

April 14, 2011

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ORDER: Defendants' letter will be treated as a motion on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to the Court, dated April 12, 2011, compel and will be heard at noon in courtroom 18C. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 4/15/2011) (jar) (Entered: 04/15/2011)

April 15, 2011

April 15, 2011

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Oral Argument held on 4/27/2011 re: 15 Order. (mbe)

April 27, 2011

April 27, 2011

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Oral Argument

April 27, 2011

April 27, 2011

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Set/Reset Deadlines

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

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CONSENT ORDER: All pre-certification depositions in this matter will be conducted on or before 7/15/2011. Any plaintiff who fails to appear for a scheduled deposition by July 15, 2011, shall be removed as a proposed class representative; and as further set forth in this order. Defendants' opposition to plaintiffs' motion for certification shall be filed no later than 8/26/2011, and plaintiffs' reply papers shall be filed no later than 9/16/2011. (Deposition due by 7/15/2011.) (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 6/22/2011) (tro) Modified on 6/28/2011 (tro). (Entered: 06/24/2011)

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 8/26/2011 Replies due by 9/16/2011. (tro)

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

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ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Qiana Smith-Williams dated 8/24/2011 re: Defendants request that the briefing schedule be enlarged as follows: Defendants opposition papers to be served by 9/9/11. Plaintiffs reply papers to be served by 10/21/11. ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 8/25/2011) (jfe) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

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ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Qiana Smith-Williams dated 8/24/2011 re: Counsel for the Defendants writes to request that Defendant's opposition papers to the class certification motion be served by 9/9/2011 and Plaintiff's reply papers be served by 10/21/2011. ENDORSEMENT: So ordered. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 8/29/2011) (ab) (Entered: 09/01/2011)

Sept. 1, 2011

Sept. 1, 2011

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 12 MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York. (Smith, Qiana) (Entered: 09/09/2011)

Sept. 9, 2011

Sept. 9, 2011

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DECLARATION of Qiana Smith-Williams in Opposition re: 12 MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration Ex. A - F, # 2 Exhibit Declaration Ex. G - L, # 3 Exhibit Declaration Ex. M - P, # 4 Exhibit Declaration Ex. Q - U)(Smith, Qiana) (Entered: 09/09/2011)

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Sept. 9, 2011

Sept. 9, 2011

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ORDER: At the request of the parties, Plaintiffs' motion for class certification, dated February 4, 2011, will be heard at noon on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, in courtroom 18C. IT IS SO ORDERED. ( Status Conference set for 11/16/2011 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet.) (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 10/11/2011) (ama) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

Oct. 12, 2011

Oct. 12, 2011

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ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Joshua P. Fitch dated 10/14/2011 re: My firm, along with co-counsel Jon Norinsberg, represents plaintiffs in the above-referenced matter and we write to Your Honor to respectfully request an extension of the October 21, 2011 deadline to reply to defendants' opposition to class certification until October 28, 2011. ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 10/17/2011) (rdz) (Entered: 10/17/2011)

Oct. 17, 2011

Oct. 17, 2011

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REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 12 MOTION to Certify Class.. Document filed by Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Lindsey Riddick, Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves). (Fitch, Joshua) (Entered: 10/28/2011)

Oct. 28, 2011

Oct. 28, 2011

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ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Qiana Smith-Williams dated 11/2/2011 re: Counsel for the Defendants writes to request that the Court allow defendants to file a sur-reply to Plaintiffs' Reply Memorandum in Further Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Certification, filed October 28, 2011. ENDORSEMENT: Sur-reply permitted as requested. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 11/3/2011) (ab) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

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DECLARATION of Jon L. Norinsberg in Support re: 29 Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion,. Document filed by Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Lindsey Riddick, Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bennett Dep., # 2 Exhibit Griffin Dep., # 3 Exhibit Walkes Dep., # 4 Exhibit Meausa Dep., # 5 Exhibit Shaw Dep., # 6 Exhibit Dixon Dep., # 7 Exhibit Jones Dep., # 8 Exhibit Breland Dep., # 9 Exhibit Riddick Dep., # 10 Exhibit Thames Dep., # 11 Exhibit Thompson Dep., # 12 Exhibit Stinson Dep.)(Fitch, Joshua) (Entered: 11/08/2011)

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4 Exhibit Meausa Dep.

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5 Exhibit Shaw Dep.

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6 Exhibit Dixon Dep.

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7 Exhibit Jones Dep.

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8 Exhibit Breland Dep.

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9 Exhibit Riddick Dep.

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10 Exhibit Thames Dep.

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11 Exhibit Thompson Dep.

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12 Exhibit Stinson Dep.

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Nov. 8, 2011

Nov. 8, 2011

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Note to Attorney Regarding the Filing of Letters - Error

Nov. 10, 2011

Nov. 10, 2011

PACER
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FILING ERROR - ELECTRONIC FILING FOR NON-ECF DOCUMENT - RESPONSE to Motion re: 12 MOTION to Certify Class. Sur-Reply in Further Opposition of Class Certification Motion. Document filed by Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York. (Smith, Qiana) Modified on 11/14/2011 (ldi). (Entered: 11/10/2011)

Nov. 10, 2011

Nov. 10, 2011

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***NOTE TO ATTORNEY THAT THE ATTEMPTED FILING OF Document No. 32 HAS BEEN REJECTED. Note to Attorney Qiana Charmaine Smith : THE CLERK'S OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT LETTERS FOR FILING, either through ECF or otherwise, except where the judge has ordered that a particular letter be docketed. Letters may be sent directly to a judge. (ldi)

Nov. 10, 2011

Nov. 10, 2011

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Motion Hearing held on 11/16/2011 re: 12 MOTION to Certify Class. filed by Gary Shaw, Ricardo Jones, David Thompson, Mica Ancrum, Jamel Towe, Mariam Farnum, Brian Morris, Jocelyn Ferdinand, Sean Pettigrew, Michael Bennett, Sharif Stinson, Chanel Meausa, Christian Dudley, Joseph Sarpong, Ryburn Walkes, Julius Dixon, Jeremy Thames, Victor Breland, Michael Riddick, Lindsey Riddick, Charlene Finley, Leander Griffin. (mro)

Nov. 16, 2011

Nov. 16, 2011

PACER

Motion Hearing

Nov. 16, 2011

Nov. 16, 2011

PACER
33

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Joshua P. Fitch dated 1/17/2012 re: I write now on behalf of former proposed representative plaintiff Mariam Farnum to request leave for her civil rights to pursue her claim individually. Defendants take no position with respect to this request. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 1/17/2012) (ama) (Entered: 01/18/2012)

Jan. 18, 2012

Jan. 18, 2012

PACER
34

MEMORANDUM & OPINION: #101736 For the reasons set forth above, Plaintiffs' motion for class certification is granted. The class certified is defined to include individuals who were issued summonses that were later dismissed upon a judicial finding of facial insufficiency and who were ticketed without probable cause. Individuals who were issued summonses that survived the defect review process but were dismissed upon a judicial finding of facial insufficiency are presumptive members of the class, but Defendants can challenge any presumptive class members on grounds that the summons at issue was dismissed for reasons other than a lack of probable cause. The applicable class period is May 25, 2007 to the present, pursuant to the three year statute of limitations governing actions brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The class is certified under both Rules 23 (b) (2) and 2 3 (b) (3), with the Rule 23 (b) (2) class seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and the Rule 23(b) (3) class seeking money damages. Plaintiffs Sharif Stinson, Ryburn Walkes, Gary Shaw, Michael Bennett, Chanel Meausa. David Thompson, Julius Dixon, Jeremy Thames, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Victor Breland and Lindsey Riddick will serve as class representatives, and Jon Norinsberg, Esq. and Cohen & Fitch LLP will serve as class counsel. re: 12 MOTION to Certify Class. filed by Gary Shaw, Ricardo Jones, David Thompson, Mica Ancrum, Jamel Towe, Mariam Farnum, Brian Morris, Jocelyn Ferdinand, Sean Pettigrew, Michael Bennett, Sharif Stinson, Chanel Meausa, Christian Dudley, Joseph Sarpong, Ryburn Walkes, Julius Dixon, Jeremy Thames, Victor Breland, Michael Riddick, Lindsey Riddick, Charlene Finley, Leander Griffin. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 4/23/2012) (djc) Modified on 5/2/2012 (jab). (Entered: 04/23/2012)

April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012

RECAP
35

PRETRIAL ORDER: Pretrial Conference set for 5/16/2012 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet and as further set forth in this order. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 4/27/2012) (lmb) (Entered: 04/27/2012)

April 27, 2012

April 27, 2012

PACER
36

MOTION for Reconsideration re; 34 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,,,,. Document filed by Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York.(Smith, Qiana) (Entered: 05/07/2012)

May 7, 2012

May 7, 2012

PACER
37

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 36 MOTION for Reconsideration re; 34 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,,,,.. Document filed by Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York. (Smith, Qiana) (Entered: 05/07/2012)

May 7, 2012

May 7, 2012

PACER
38

ORDER: The Defendants' motion for reconsideration will be heard on submission on May 30, 2012. All motion papers shall be served in accordance with Local Civil Rule 6.1. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 5/08/2012) (ama) (Entered: 05/08/2012)

May 8, 2012

May 8, 2012

PACER
39

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet, from Joshua P. Fitch, dated 5/8/2012, re: on behalf of both parties to request an extension of both plaintiffs' time to file their opposition to defendants' motion for reconsideration and defendants' time to reply to same. Accordingly, the parties respectfully request that Your Honor adopt the following briefing schedule: Plaintiff's Opposition, 6/5/2012; Defendants' Reply, 6/18/2012. Parties also request that the conference currently scheduled for May 16, 2012 be adjourned to a date and time following the determination of defendants' instant motion. ENDORSEMENT: So ordered. ( Responses due by 6/5/2012, Replies due by 6/18/2012.) (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 5/8/2012) (ja) (Entered: 05/09/2012)

May 9, 2012

May 9, 2012

PACER
40

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Gerald M. Cohen dated 5/31/2012 re: Request to modify the briefing schedule as follows: Plaintiffs' Opposition: 6/12/2012; Defendants' Reply: 6/26/2012. ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. ( Responses due by 6/12/2012, Replies due by 6/26/2012.) (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 6/4/2012) (jar) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

PACER
41

DECLARATION of Joshua P. Fitch in Opposition re: 36 MOTION for Reconsideration re; 34 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,,,,.. Document filed by Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Lindsey Riddick, Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H)(Fitch, Joshua) (Entered: 06/12/2012)

June 12, 2012

June 12, 2012

PACER
42

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 36 MOTION for Reconsideration re; 34 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,,,,.. Document filed by Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Lindsey Riddick, Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). (Fitch, Joshua) (Entered: 06/12/2012)

June 12, 2012

June 12, 2012

PACER
43

REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 36 MOTION for Reconsideration re; 34 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,,,,.. Document filed by Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York. (Smith, Qiana) (Entered: 06/26/2012)

June 26, 2012

June 26, 2012

PACER
44

DECLARATION of Qiana Smith-Williams in Support re: 36 MOTION for Reconsideration re; 34 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,,,,.. Document filed by Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York. (Smith, Qiana) (Entered: 06/26/2012)

June 26, 2012

June 26, 2012

PACER
45

OPINION denying re: #102082 36 MOTION for Reconsideration re; 34 Memorandum & Opinion filed by The City of New York, Raymond W. Kelly. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 7/13/2012) (cd) Modified on 7/23/2012 (jab). (Entered: 07/19/2012)

July 19, 2012

July 19, 2012

RECAP

Set/Reset Hearings

Sept. 14, 2012

Sept. 14, 2012

PACER
46

ORDER: Please be advised that the conference scheduled for 5/16/12 has been rescheduled to 9/26/12 at 4:30 p.m. in Courtroom 18C. Please notify opposing counsel of the change. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 9/14/2012) (jfe) Modified on 9/14/2012 (jfe). (Entered: 09/14/2012)

Sept. 14, 2012

Sept. 14, 2012

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings: Pretrial Conference set for 9/26/2012 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet. (jfe)

Sept. 14, 2012

Sept. 14, 2012

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Interim Pretrial Conference held on 9/26/2012. PTC held. Case is on appeal to circuit pending decision. (lmb)

Sept. 26, 2012

Sept. 26, 2012

PACER

Pretrial Conference - Interim

Sept. 26, 2012

Sept. 26, 2012

PACER

***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 47 STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR ATTORNEYS EYES ONLY. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (mt)

Oct. 4, 2012

Oct. 4, 2012

PACER

Notice Regarding Deleted Document

Oct. 4, 2012

Oct. 4, 2012

PACER

Transmission of USCA Mandate/Order to District Judge

Dec. 12, 2012

Dec. 12, 2012

PACER
47

MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) USCA Case Number 12-3069. Petitioners, through counsel, move, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(f), for leave to appeal the district courts order granting Respondents motion for class certification. Upon due consideration, it is hereby ORDERED that the petition is DENIED because an immediate appeal is unwarranted. See Sumitomo Copper Litig. v. Credit Lyonnais Rouse, Ltd., 262 F.3d 134, 139-40 (2d Cir. 2001). Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Issued As Mandate: 12/12/2012. (tp) (Entered: 12/12/2012)

Dec. 12, 2012

Dec. 12, 2012

PACER

Transmission of USCA Mandate/Order to the District Judge re: 47 USCA Mandate. (tp)

Dec. 12, 2012

Dec. 12, 2012

PACER
48

PRETRIAL ORDER: Counsel are directed to appear in courtroom 18C on 3/20/2013 at 4:30 p.m. for a pretrial conference for the purpose of resolving any outstanding discovery or other issues, and setting a time for trial. IT IS SO ORDERED. ( Pretrial Conference set for 3/20/2013 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet.) (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 2/07/2013) (ama) (Entered: 02/07/2013)

Feb. 7, 2013

Feb. 7, 2013

PACER
49

ORDER: 3/20/2013 Pretrial Conference reset for 3/21/2013 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet. Please notify opposing counsel of the change. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 3/11/2013) (cd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

March 11, 2013

March 11, 2013

PACER
50

ORDER: 3/21/2013 Pretrial Conference reset for 4/24/2013 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet. Please notify opposing counsel of the change. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 3/21/2013) (cd) (Entered: 03/21/2013)

March 21, 2013

March 21, 2013

PACER
51

ORDER: 4/24/2013 Pretrial Conference reset for 4/25/2013 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet. Please notify opposing counsel of the change. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 4/22/2013) (cd) (Entered: 04/22/2013)

April 22, 2013

April 22, 2013

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Pretrial Conference held on 4/25/2013. (mro)

April 25, 2013

April 25, 2013

PACER

Pretrial Conference - Interim

April 25, 2013

April 25, 2013

PACER
52

ORDER: All motions are to be made returnable at 12:00 noon on Wednesday and in compliance with the rules of this Court. The parties shall complete all fact discovery by 1/15/2014 and all expert discovery by 4/16/2014. The parties shall file all motion, other than motions in limine, by this date. The parties shall submit to the court trial briefs, a jointed proposed pretrial order, and, if applicable, motions in limine and proposed jury charges, voir dire requests and special verdict form in accordance with the annexed form and instructions by 5/7/2014. Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/7/2014 at 04:30 PM before Judge Robert W. Sweet. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 4/25/2013) (tro) (Entered: 04/29/2013)

April 29, 2013

April 29, 2013

PACER
53

MOTION to Appoint Counsel to Appoint Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP as Co-Lead Class Counsel. Document filed by Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Lindsey Riddick, Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). Return Date set for 8/21/2013 at 12:00 PM.(Cohen, Gerald) (Entered: 07/29/2013)

July 29, 2013

July 29, 2013

PACER
54

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 53 MOTION to Appoint Counsel to Appoint Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP as Co-Lead Class Counsel.. Document filed by Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Lindsey Riddick, Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Cohen, Gerald) (Entered: 07/29/2013)

1 Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit B

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July 29, 2013

July 29, 2013

PACER
55

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stephen Randall Neuwirth on behalf of Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Lindsey Riddick, Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). (Neuwirth, Stephen) (Entered: 07/29/2013)

July 29, 2013

July 29, 2013

PACER
56

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Steig Olson on behalf of Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Lindsey Riddick, Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). (Olson, Steig) (Entered: 07/29/2013)

July 29, 2013

July 29, 2013

PACER
57

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Elinor Catherine Sutton on behalf of Michael Bennett(on behalf of themselves ), Michael Bennett(Other Similarly Situated), Victor Breland, Julius Dixon, Leander Griffin, Ricardo Jones, Chanel Meausa, Lindsey Riddick, Gary Shaw(Other Similarly Situated), Gary Shaw(on behalf of themselves), Sharif Stinson(Other Similarly Situated), Sharif Stinson(on behalf of themselves), Jeremy Thames, David Thompson, Ryburn Walkes(on behalf of themselves), Ryburn Walkes(Other Similarly Situated). (Sutton, Elinor) (Entered: 07/29/2013)

July 29, 2013

July 29, 2013

PACER
58

ORDER re: 53 MOTION to Appoint Counsel to Appoint Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP as Co-Lead Class Counsel filed by Chanel Meausa, Gary Shaw, Ricardo Jones, Julius Dixon, Ryburn Walkes, Jeremy Thames, Victor Breland, Michael Bennett, Sharif Stinson, Lindsey Riddick, Leander Griffin. The plaintiffs' motion for the appointment of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan as co-lead class counsel pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 23(g) will be heard on submission on August 21, 2013. All motion papers shall be served in accordance with Local Rule 6.1. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 8/5/2013) (tn) (Entered: 08/07/2013)

Aug. 7, 2013

Aug. 7, 2013

PACER
59

MEMO ENDORSED on NOTICE OF MOTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN, LLP AS CO-LEAD CLASS COUNSEL PURSUANT TO FED R. CIV. P. 23(G) granting 53 Motion to Appoint Counsel. ENDORSEMENT: Motion granted, no opposition. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 8/23/2013) (rsh) (Entered: 08/29/2013)

Aug. 29, 2013

Aug. 29, 2013

PACER
60

ORDER: The Defendants' motion for a protective order, dated August 23, 2013, will be heard at noon on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 in courtroom 18C. All motion papers shall be served in accordance with Local Civil Rule 6.1. (Status Conference set for 9/25/2013 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet.) (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 8/30/2013) (rsh) (Entered: 09/05/2013)

Sept. 5, 2013

Sept. 5, 2013

PACER
61

NOTICE of Attorney Change of Name. Document filed by The City of New York. (Publicker, Suzanna) (Entered: 09/12/2013)

Sept. 12, 2013

Sept. 12, 2013

PACER
62

LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference Reply to Defendants' 08.23.13 Motion for Protective Order addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Qiana Smith-Williams dated September 16, 2013. Document filed by Raymond W. Kelly, Raymond W. Kelly, The City of New York.(Publicker, Suzanna) (Entered: 09/16/2013)

Sept. 16, 2013

Sept. 16, 2013

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Oral Argument held on 9/25/2013 re: 63 Letter filed by The City of New York. Remark: Motion for a protective order held. (sc)

Sept. 25, 2013

Sept. 25, 2013

PACER

Oral Argument

Sept. 25, 2013

Sept. 25, 2013

PACER
63

LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Qiana Snith-Williams dated 8/23/2013 re: Request for a protective order and that the Court limit the anticipated Rule 30(b)(6) deposition. Document filed by The City of New York.(cd) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

Oct. 1, 2013

Oct. 1, 2013

PACER
64

LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Stephen R. Neuwirth dated 8/30/2013 re: Response to defendant City of NY letter, dated 8/23/2013 (previous docket entry) re request for a protective order be denied. Document filed by Sharif Stinson et al.(cd) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

Oct. 1, 2013

Oct. 1, 2013

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Status Conference held on 10/2/2013. (js)

Oct. 2, 2013

Oct. 2, 2013

PACER

Status Conference

Oct. 2, 2013

Oct. 2, 2013

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Policing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 25, 2010

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Individuals arrested by the NYPD without probable cause

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

City of New York (New York, New York), City

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

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

Amount Defendant Pays: 93,500,000

Order Duration: 2017 - None

Content of Injunction:

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Reporting

Monitoring

Training

Issues

General:

Failure to supervise

Over/Unlawful Detention

Pattern or Practice

Racial profiling

Record-keeping

Policing:

False arrest

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

Race:

Race, unspecified