Case: DeVooght v. City of Warren

2:20-cv-10812 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Filed Date: March 27, 2020

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

COVID-19 Summary: Female dispatchers are seeking a temporary restraining order banning their employer's (the City of Warren) policy that requires female dispatcher to conduct pat downs, and occasionally strip search, female arrestees without adequate protective gear. The plaintiffs alleged that they are being exposed to a heightened risk of COVID-19 solely because of their sex. No outcome yet. On March 27, 2020, the six female dispatchers filed this lawsuit against their employer, the City of W…

COVID-19 Summary: Female dispatchers are seeking a temporary restraining order banning their employer's (the City of Warren) policy that requires female dispatcher to conduct pat downs, and occasionally strip search, female arrestees without adequate protective gear. The plaintiffs alleged that they are being exposed to a heightened risk of COVID-19 solely because of their sex. No outcome yet.


On March 27, 2020, the six female dispatchers filed this lawsuit against their employer, the City of Warren, in the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Michigan. The plaintiffs alleged that the City of Warren Police Department requires them, but not their male counterparts, to pat-down, and occasionally strip search, female arrestees without adequate protective gear. By requiring the plaintiffs to conduct these activities without adequate protective gear, the plaintiffs claimed that they were being exposed to to the risk of the COVID-19 virus at a considerable risk to their health. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sued under § 1983 for violations of their 14th Amendment Equal Protection rights and under Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. They alleged that the unlawfully adverse conditions of employment have now placed them in dire and immediate danger. The plaintiffs also filed a claim with the EEOC alleging discrimination in violation of Title VII and anticipate amending the complaint once the EEOC has conducted its responsibility.

Immediately, the plaintiffs filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order that would require the defendants to end their policy of directing female dispatchers to perform custodial searches of female prisoners. They also sought protection from retaliation, and a detailed report showing Defendant's steps to ensure that no female dispatchers are required to conduct these searches again.

On April 1, the plaintiffs filed a supplemental notice of facts, informing the court that a City of Warren police officer had tested positive for COVID-19 and that nine other employees were in quarantine for possible exposure. They also documented their attempts to contact the defendants to secure protective measures themselves, which the defendants failed to respond to. The plaintiffs argued that this change of facts further demonstrated their need for the court to enter an order granting their emergency temporary restraining order and to provide injunctive relief.

The plaintiffs submitted an amended complaint on April 10, adding additional plaintiffs. On April 15, two of the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the complaints. On May 1, the defendants filed an answer to the amended complaint

On August 14th, 2020 the parties each filed a motion for summary judgment. A hearing was held on November 12, 2020 and the court denied both plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and defendant's motion to dismiss or for summary judgment based on their finding that plaintiffs stated causes of action for which relief can be granted and that there are issues of fact that preclude the granting of summary judgment.

On November 13, 2020, plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint, adding claims under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act which prohibits discrimination in employment based on sex. The case remains ongoing in the discovery phase.

Summary Authors

Caitlin Kierum (7/30/2020)

Tessa McEvoy (3/26/2021)

People

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Judge(s)

Grand, David R. (Michigan)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Carlson, Kevin M. (Michigan)

Pitt, Michael L. (Michigan)

Attorney for Defendant

Badalamenti, Raechel M. (Michigan)

Moore, James M. (Michigan)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Docket [PACER]

March 10, 2021

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Docket
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Exhibit 5 of Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Temporary Restraining Order and Brief in Support of Motion

March 27, 2020

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Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Verified Complaint for Damages, Declaratory Judgment, Injunctive Relief and Jury Demand

March 27, 2020

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Complaint
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Part 1/2 of Exhibit 4 of Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Temporary Restraining Order and Brief in Support of Motion

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Exhibits 2 and 3 of Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Temporary Restraining Order and Brief in Support of Motion

March 27, 2020

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Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Part 2/2 of Exhibit 4 of Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Temporary Restraining Order and Brief in Support of Motion

March 27, 2020

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Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Temporary Restraining Order and Brief in Support of Motion

March 27, 2020

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Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Exhibit 1 of Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Temporary Restraining Order and Brief in Support of Motion

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Supplemental Notice of Facts Supporting Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction

April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Stipulation and Order Regarding DK#2 and Scheduling

April 6, 2020

April 6, 2020

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated March 27, 2024, 3:20 a.m.

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COMPLAINT For Damages, Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief filed by Cheryl Osowski, Donna Tripi, Linda DeVooght, Jennifer Piper, Tressa Sinha, Suzanne Chaffin against City of Warren with Jury Demand. Plaintiff requests summons issued. Receipt No: AMIEDC-7707158 - Fee: $ 400. County of 1st Plaintiff: Macomb - County Where Action Arose: Macomb - County of 1st Defendant: Macomb. [Previously dismissed case: No] [Possible companion case(s): None] (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

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Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5) (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

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March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael L. Pitt on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Pitt, Michael) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

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ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Raechel M. Badalamenti appearing on behalf of City of Warren (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 03/30/2020)

March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

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Notice to Parties of Consent of a Civil Action before a Magistrate Judge Option

March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin M. Carlson on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Carlson, Kevin) (Entered: 03/30/2020)

March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth P. Roberts on behalf of All Defendants. (Roberts, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/30/2020)

March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

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A United States Magistrate Judge of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form is available for download at http://www.mied.uscourts.gov (LGra)

March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

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SUMMONS Issued for *City of Warren* (LGra) (Entered: 03/30/2020)

March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

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NOTICE TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE: Telephonic Conference set for 4/2/2020 at 11:00 AM before District Judge George Caram Steeh **PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL IS TO SET UP A CALL-IN NUMBER FOR ALL PARTIES TO CALL AT THE TIME OF THE CONFERENCE. PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL IS TO NOTIFY ALL PARTIES, INCLUDING THE COURT, OF THIS NUMBER BY 4/1/2020** (BSau) (Entered: 03/31/2020)

March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020

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SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF re 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3) (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 04/01/2020)

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April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020

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Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge George Caram Steeh: Telephonic Status Conference held on 4/2/2020. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (BSau)

April 2, 2020

April 2, 2020

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STIPULATION AND ORDER Regarding 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Scheduling. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 04/06/2020)

April 6, 2020

April 6, 2020

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STIPULATED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

April 9, 2020

April 9, 2020

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AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES, DECLARATORY JUDGMENT, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF filed by All Plaintiffs against City of Warren. NEW PARTIES ADDED. (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Suzanne Chaffin as to Suzanne Chaffin (Carlson, Kevin) (Entered: 04/15/2020)

April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Amber Mavis as to Amber Mavis (Carlson, Kevin) (Entered: 04/15/2020)

April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint with Affirmative Defenses with Jury Demand by All Defendants. (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 05/01/2020)

May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 05/29/2020)

May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER Regarding Scheduling Order Deadlines and Briefing Schedule. Discovery due by 7/1/2020, Dispositive Motion Cut-off set for 7/15/2020, Responses due 8/12/2020, Replies due 8/26/2020. Entered by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau)

June 5, 2020

June 5, 2020

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June 5, 2020

June 5, 2020

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STIPULATED ORDER Extending Scheduling Order Deadlines and Briefing Schedule. Discovery due by 7/31/2020, Dispositive Motion Cut-off set for 8/14/2020, Responses due by 9/11/2020, Replies due by 9/25/2020. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 07/08/2020)

July 8, 2020

July 8, 2020

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MOTION to Compel by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B) (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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July 15, 2020

July 15, 2020

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ORDER Referring Pretrial Matters Excluding Dispositive Motions to Magistrate Judge David R. Grand including 18 Motion to Compel. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

July 15, 2020

July 15, 2020

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NOTICE TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE: Status Conference set for 7/22/2020 at 11:00 AM before District Judge George Caram Steeh. **PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL IS TO PROVIDE A NUMBER FOR THE CONFERENCE CALL TO ALL PARTIES, INCLUDING THE COURT, BY THE END OF 7/21/2020** (BSau) (Entered: 07/21/2020)

July 21, 2020

July 21, 2020

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STIPULATED ORDER of dismissal as to Plaintiffs Donna Tripi and Cheryl Osowski, only. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 07/22/2020)

July 22, 2020

July 22, 2020

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Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge George Caram Steeh: Telephonic Status Conference held on 7/22/2020. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (BSau)

July 22, 2020

July 22, 2020

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STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending Discovery. Discovery Cut-Off is extended to 45 days after a ruling on dispositive motions. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 07/22/2020)

July 22, 2020

July 22, 2020

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NOTICE by All Defendants of withdrawal of 18 MOTION to Compel Without Prejudice or Costs. (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 07/22/2020)

July 22, 2020

July 22, 2020

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STIPULATION re 10 Stipulation and Order, Terminate Motions by All Plaintiffs (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 08/05/2020)

Aug. 5, 2020

Aug. 5, 2020

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STIPULATION of Joint Statement of Facts in Support of Cross Motion for Summary Judgment by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13) (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 08/14/2020)

Aug. 14, 2020

Aug. 14, 2020

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MOTION re 25 Stipulation, by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11) (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 08/14/2020)

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Aug. 14, 2020

Aug. 14, 2020

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits Index of Ex. 1-5, # 2 Exhibit 1: Affidavit of Cptn Bonett, # 3 Exhibit 2: PLfs Expert Report, # 4 Exhibit 3: CTO Records, # 5 Exhibit 4: Union Documents, # 6 Exhibit 5: Unpublished Cases) (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 08/14/2020)

1 Index of Exhibits Index of Ex. 1-5

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2 Exhibit 1: Affidavit of Cptn Bonett

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3 Exhibit 2: PLfs Expert Report

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4 Exhibit 3: CTO Records

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5 Exhibit 4: Union Documents

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6 Exhibit 5: Unpublished Cases

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Aug. 14, 2020

Aug. 14, 2020

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RESPONSE to 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Linda DeVooght, Dawn McLean, Jennifer Piper, Tressa Sinha. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3) (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 09/04/2020)

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Sept. 4, 2020

Sept. 4, 2020

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RESPONSE to 26 MOTION re 25 Stipulation, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits Index of Exs 1-3, # 2 Exhibit 1: Unpub. Cases, # 3 Exhibit 2: Website Prints re Dispatch Job, # 4 Exhibit 3: Dispatch Center by County) (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

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3 Exhibit 2: Website Prints re Dispatch Job

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4 Exhibit 3: Dispatch Center by County

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Sept. 11, 2020

Sept. 11, 2020

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REPLY to Response re 26 MOTION re 25 Stipulation, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Carlson, Kevin) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

Sept. 25, 2020

Sept. 25, 2020

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REPLY to Response re 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 6) (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

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Sept. 25, 2020

Sept. 25, 2020

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MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Linda DeVooght, Dawn McLean, Jennifer Piper, Tressa Sinha. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

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Oct. 9, 2020

Oct. 9, 2020

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STIPULATED ORDER Extending Briefing on Plaintiff's 32 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint. Response due by 11/12/2020. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 10/22/2020)

Oct. 22, 2020

Oct. 22, 2020

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NOTICE OF HEARING BY VIDEO CONFERENCE on 26 MOTION re 25 Stipulation,, 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 11/12/2020 at 10:00 AM before District Judge George Caram Steeh. |Zoom Webinar Information: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619065643?pwd=ZjBqSnV0TDdRNTgxTFhsUDlrR1drdz09 Passcode: 178421 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16692545252,,1619065643# or +16468287666,,1619065643#|. (BSau) (Entered: 11/02/2020)

Nov. 2, 2020

Nov. 2, 2020

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Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge George Caram Steeh: Motion Hearing held on 11/12/2020 re 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of Warren, 26 MOTION re 25 Stipulation, filed by Dawn McLean, Suzanne Chaffin, Linda DeVooght, Jennifer Piper, Amber Mavis, Donna Tripi, Cheryl Osowski, Tressa Sinha. Disposition: Motions taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Rob Smith) (BSau)

Nov. 12, 2020

Nov. 12, 2020

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STIPULATION AND ORDER Granting Plaintiff's 32 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 11/13/2020)

Nov. 13, 2020

Nov. 13, 2020

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AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand Verified and Stipulated filed by Jennifer Piper, Dawn McLean, Tressa Sinha, Linda DeVooght against City of Warren. NO NEW PARTIES ADDED. (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 11/13/2020)

Nov. 13, 2020

Nov. 13, 2020

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OPINION AND ORDER Denying Plaintiff's 26 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Denying Defendant's 27 Motion to Dismiss or for Summary Judgment and Ordering parties to submit a new proposed scheduling order by December 4, 2020. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 11/16/2020)

Nov. 16, 2020

Nov. 16, 2020

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint with Affirmative Defenses with Jury Demand by All Defendants. (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 11/27/2020)

Nov. 27, 2020

Nov. 27, 2020

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 3/1/2021, Dispositive Motion Cut-off set for 4/30/2021, Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/17/2021 at 2:00 PM before District Judge George Caram Steeh, Bench Trial set for 8/31/2021 at 9:00 AM before District Judge George Caram Steeh. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (Refer to image for additional dates) (BSau) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

Dec. 4, 2020

Dec. 4, 2020

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MOTION to Compel Production of Discovery by Linda DeVooght, Dawn McLean, Jennifer Piper, Tressa Sinha. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5) (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 12/30/2020)

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Dec. 30, 2020

Dec. 30, 2020

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TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 11/12/2020. (Court Reporter/Transcriber: Robert L. Smith) (Number of Pages: 43) The parties have 21 days to file with the court and Court Reporter/Transcriber a Redaction Request of this transcript. If no request is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 days. Redaction Request due 1/29/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/8/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/8/2021. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, the transcript is publicly available. (Smith, R.) (Entered: 01/08/2021)

Jan. 8, 2021

Jan. 8, 2021

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RESPONSE to 40 MOTION to Compel Production of Discovery filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits Index of Exs. A-H, # 2 Exhibit A: July 20 2020 Correspondence, # 3 Exhibit B: July 21 2020 Request for Court Conference, # 4 Exhibit C: Dec. 22 2020 Correspondence, # 5 Exhibit D: Dec. 23 2020 Correspondence, # 6 Exhibit E: Dec. 29 2020 Correspondence, # 7 Exhibit F: Resp to Subj Discov and Affidavit, # 8 Exhibit G: Jan. 7-8 2021 Correspondence, # 9 Exhibit H: Jan. 11 2021 Correspondence) (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 01/13/2021)

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3 Exhibit B: July 21 2020 Request for Court Conference

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5 Exhibit D: Dec. 23 2020 Correspondence

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6 Exhibit E: Dec. 29 2020 Correspondence

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7 Exhibit F: Resp to Subj Discov and Affidavit

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Jan. 13, 2021

Jan. 13, 2021

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MOTION to Quash Subpoenas to WPCOA and WPOA by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits Index of Exs. A-B, # 2 Exhibit A: July 2020 Subpoenas, # 3 Exhibit B: December 2020 Subpoenas) (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 01/14/2021)

Jan. 14, 2021

Jan. 14, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by James M. Moore on behalf of City of Warren. (Moore, James) (Entered: 01/14/2021)

Jan. 14, 2021

Jan. 14, 2021

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MOTION to Quash Subpoena by City of Warren. (Moore, James) (Entered: 01/14/2021)

Jan. 14, 2021

Jan. 14, 2021

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SECOND STIPULATED ORDER Extending Scheduling Order Deadlines. Discovery due by 4/30/2021, Dispositive Motion Cut-off set for 6/29/2021, Final Pretrial Conference reset for 10/25/2021 at 10:00 AM before District Judge George Caram Steeh, Bench Trial reset for 11/8/2021 at 9:00 AM before District Judge George Caram Steeh) Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

Jan. 28, 2021

Jan. 28, 2021

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JOINT STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY MATTERS. Signed by Magistrate Judge David R. Grand. (EBut) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

Jan. 28, 2021

Jan. 28, 2021

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STIPULATED ORDER of Dismissal as to Plaintiff Tressa Sinha, only. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau) (Entered: 02/25/2021)

Feb. 25, 2021

Feb. 25, 2021

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MOTION to Compel Dep of Dwyer and Production of Documents by Linda DeVooght, Dawn McLean, Jennifer Piper. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits Index, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13) (Wagner, Robin) (Entered: 03/10/2021)

March 10, 2021

March 10, 2021

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RESPONSE to 49 MOTION to Compel Dep of Dwyer and Production of Documents filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits Index of Ex 1-4, # 2 Exhibit 1: Email 3-2-21, # 3 Exhibit 2: Email re 30b6 dep, # 4 Exhibit 3: 30b6 dep notice, # 5 Exhibit 4: unpub cases) (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 03/24/2021)

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

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Preliminary WITNESS LIST by All Defendants (Badalamenti, Raechel) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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WITNESS LIST by Linda DeVooght, Dawn McLean, Jennifer Piper (Rivers, Beth) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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STIPULATION AND ORDER re 49 MOTION to Compel Dep of Dwyer and Production of Documents Signed by Magistrate Judge David R. Grand. (EBut) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

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STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR MEDIATION. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (LHos) (Entered: 06/03/2021)

June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

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STIPULATION AND ORDER TO EXTEND DISPOSITIVE MOTION DEADLINE. Dispositive Motion Cut-off reset for 8/3/2021. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (LHos) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

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~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines AND Stipulation and Order

Aug. 2, 2021

Aug. 2, 2021

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Summary Judgment

Sept. 3, 2021

Sept. 3, 2021

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Stipulation and Order

Sept. 22, 2021

Sept. 22, 2021

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Motion - Free

Oct. 7, 2021

Oct. 7, 2021

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File Excess Pages

Oct. 7, 2021

Oct. 7, 2021

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Response to Motion

Oct. 7, 2021

Oct. 7, 2021

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Text-Only Notice of Hearing Cancelled

Oct. 8, 2021

Oct. 8, 2021

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~Util - Terminate Motions AND Text-Only Order

Oct. 8, 2021

Oct. 8, 2021

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Response to Motion

Oct. 22, 2021

Oct. 22, 2021

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Reply to Response to Motion

Oct. 28, 2021

Oct. 28, 2021

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Stipulation and Order

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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Reply to Response to Motion

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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66

Sanctions

Nov. 19, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021

PACER
67

Response to Motion

Dec. 2, 2021

Dec. 2, 2021

PACER
68

Reply to Response to Motion

Dec. 9, 2021

Dec. 9, 2021

PACER
69

Hearing on Motion*

Dec. 20, 2021

Dec. 20, 2021

PACER
70

Supplemental Brief

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
71

Leave to File

Jan. 13, 2022

Jan. 13, 2022

PACER

~Util - Terminate Motions AND Text-Only Order

Jan. 14, 2022

Jan. 14, 2022

PACER
72

Motion - Free

Jan. 28, 2022

Jan. 28, 2022

PACER
73

Hearing on Motion*

Jan. 31, 2022

Jan. 31, 2022

PACER
74

OPINION AND ORDER Denying Defendant's 57 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau)

Feb. 8, 2022

Feb. 8, 2022

RECAP
75

ORDER Denying Plaintiff's 59 Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion and Testimony of Brian Shock and Denying Defendant's 66 Motion for Sanctions. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau)

Feb. 8, 2022

Feb. 8, 2022

RECAP
76

Response to Motion

Feb. 10, 2022

Feb. 10, 2022

PACER
77

Referring Motion to Magistrate Judge*

Feb. 10, 2022

Feb. 10, 2022

PACER
78

Withdraw Motion

Feb. 21, 2022

Feb. 21, 2022

PACER
79

Appear*

March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

PACER
80

Referring Other Matters to Magistrate Judge*

June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022

PACER
81

Appear*

July 8, 2022

July 8, 2022

PACER
82

Appear*

July 27, 2022

July 27, 2022

PACER

Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND Text-Only Order

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER
83

Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND Stipulation and Order AND ~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines

Aug. 16, 2022

Aug. 16, 2022

PACER
84

Compel

Aug. 16, 2022

Aug. 16, 2022

PACER
85

Appear*

Aug. 16, 2022

Aug. 16, 2022

PACER

Text-Only Notice of Hearing Cancelled

Aug. 16, 2022

Aug. 16, 2022

PACER
86

Appear*

Aug. 16, 2022

Aug. 16, 2022

PACER
87

Response to Motion

Aug. 31, 2022

Aug. 31, 2022

PACER
88

Seal

Aug. 31, 2022

Aug. 31, 2022

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Michigan

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 27, 2020

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

6 female dispatchers employed by the City of Warren Police Department

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City of Warren (Macomb), City

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

Litigation

None yet

Issues

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

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

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female