Case: Bradley v. City of Lynn

1:05-cv-10213 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: Feb. 2, 2005

Case Ongoing

Clearinghouse coding complete

Case Summary

On February 2, 2005, an African-American applicant for an entry-level firefighter position in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts filed a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et. seq., the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the consent decree issued in the case Boston Chapter NAACP v. Beecher with Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("HRD") in the United States District Court of the District of Massachusetts.The p…

On February 2, 2005, an African-American applicant for an entry-level firefighter position in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts filed a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et. seq., the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the consent decree issued in the case Boston Chapter NAACP v. Beecher with Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("HRD") in the United States District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

The plaintiff, represented by private counsel, asked the court for both monetary damages and injunctive relief, charging the City of Lynn with discriminating against minorities in terms of selection and hiring.

On June 6, 2005, the defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. On November 7, 2005, the plaintiffs filed motion to certify the class. On December 6, 2005, the defendant's motion for summary judgment was denied, and further discovery proceeded.

On March 24, 2006, the Court (Judge Patti B. Saris) granted the plaintiff's motion for class certification, certifying two plaintiff classes: "all minorities (Black and Hispanic) who took the civil service examination for the position of fire fighter within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the years 2002 and 2004", and "all minorities (Black and Hispanic) who took the civil service examination for the position of police officer within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the years 2002 and 2004."

On August 8, 2006, the court (Judge Saris) ordered entry of judgment pursuant to trial in favor of the plaintiff class regarding liability under Title VII for the 2002 and 2004 fire fighter examinations. Furthermore, the court mandated that the plaintiff class submit a proposed remedy within 30 days.

After much deliberation, the parties presented a final settlement agreement on July 30, 2007. The settlement called for adjustment in future hiring policies, and also back pay including a total amount not to exceed $1,450,000 in full satisfaction of all claims. On August 23, 2007, the settlement was approved and the civil case was terminated. On August 27, 2007, the court (Judge Saris) issued an order of separate and final judgment, confirming that the issues of this case were settled and all remaining concerns were separate from the civil case.

Summary Authors

Nathaniel Koslof (4/24/2008)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4281216/parties/bradley-v-city-of-lynn/


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Cohen, Nadine M. (Massachusetts)

Gordon, Alfred (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Defendant

Cole, Victoria S. (Massachusetts)

Kehoe, Ronald F. (Massachusetts)

Lamanna, James (Massachusetts)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

show all people

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:05-cv-10213

Docket

March 12, 2008

March 12, 2008

Docket
1

1:05-cv-10213

Complaint

Feb. 2, 2005

Feb. 2, 2005

Complaint
81

1:05-cv-10213

Order Allowing Class Certification

March 24, 2006

March 24, 2006

Order/Opinion
127

1:05-cv-10213

Order in favor of plaintiff

Aug. 8, 2006

Aug. 8, 2006

Order/Opinion

443 F.Supp.2d 443

170

1:05-cv-10213

Settlement Agreement

July 30, 2007

July 30, 2007

Settlement Agreement

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4281216/bradley-v-city-of-lynn/

Last updated March 21, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT, Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief Requested, against City of Lynn, Edward J. Clancy, Jr, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson Filing fee: $ 150, receipt number 61797, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(Patch, Christine) Modified on 2/3/2005 (Patch, Christine).

2 Civil Cover Sheet

View on PACER

Feb. 2, 2005

Feb. 2, 2005

Clearinghouse
2

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by City of Lynn.(Patch, Christine)

Feb. 18, 2005

Feb. 18, 2005

RECAP
3

Letter to Judge Saris from Shannon Liss-Riordan regarding scheduling a conference to plan for expedited discovery. (Patch, Christine)

Feb. 22, 2005

Feb. 22, 2005

RECAP
5

SUMMONS Returned Executed Edward J. Clancy, Jr served on 2/9/2005, answer due 3/1/2005. (Patch, Christine)

Feb. 22, 2005

Feb. 22, 2005

RECAP
6

SUMMONS Returned Executed City of Lynn served on 2/9/2005, answer due 3/1/2005. (Patch, Christine)

Feb. 22, 2005

Feb. 22, 2005

RECAP
7

SUMMONS Returned Executed Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources served on 2/18/2005, answer due 3/10/2005. (Patch, Christine)

Feb. 24, 2005

Feb. 24, 2005

RECAP
8

SUMMONS Returned Executed Ruth Bramson served on 2/18/2005, answer due 3/10/2005. (Patch, Christine)

Feb. 24, 2005

Feb. 24, 2005

RECAP
4

NOTICE of Scheduling Conference. Scheduling Conference set for 3/25/2005 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Alba, Robert)

Feb. 25, 2005

Feb. 25, 2005

RECAP
9

MOTION to be Designated as a Nominal Party by City of Lynn.(Patch, Christine)

March 7, 2005

March 7, 2005

RECAP
10

MOTION to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739, Matthew Reddy, President by City of Lynn.(Patch, Christine)

March 7, 2005

March 7, 2005

RECAP
11

NOTICE of Appearance by Ronald F. Kehoe on behalf of Ruth Bramson (Kehoe, Ronald)

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

RECAP
12

NOTICE of Appearance by Ronald F. Kehoe on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources (Kehoe, Ronald)

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

RECAP
13

ANSWER to Complaint by Ruth Bramson.(Kehoe, Ronald)

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

RECAP
14

ANSWER to Complaint by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources.(Kehoe, Ronald)

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

RECAP
15

NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria S. Cole on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson (Patch, Christine)

March 11, 2005

March 11, 2005

RECAP
16

Opposition re [9] MOTION to be Designated as a Nominal Party filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Gordon, Alfred)

March 18, 2005

March 18, 2005

RECAP
17

Opposition re [10] MOTION to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739, Matthew Reddy, President filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A# (2) Exhibit B# (3) Exhibit C# (4) Exhibit D)(Gordon, Alfred)

2 Exhibit A

View on PACER

3 Exhibit B

View on PACER

4 Exhibit C

View on PACER

5 Exhibit D

View on PACER

March 18, 2005

March 18, 2005

RECAP
18

JOINT SUBMISSION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 (D) by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, City of Lynn, Edward J. Clancy, Jr, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

March 25, 2005

March 25, 2005

RECAP
19

JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference Statement of State defendants. (Cole, Victoria)

March 25, 2005

March 25, 2005

RECAP
20

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Jacob Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

March 25, 2005

March 25, 2005

RECAP
21

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

March 25, 2005

March 25, 2005

RECAP
22

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Keith Ridley.(Gordon, Alfred)

March 25, 2005

March 25, 2005

RECAP
23

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Jared Thomas.(Gordon, Alfred)

March 25, 2005

March 25, 2005

RECAP
24

Judge Patti B. Saris : ORDER entered. SCHEDULING ORDER:Fact Discovery for City of Lynn due 9/30/05; for Comm. of Mass: 6/30/05. Plaintiff's expert designation deadline for City of Lynn due 10/30/05; for Comm. of Mass: 8/31/05. Defendant's expert designation deadline for City of Lynn due 11/30/05; for Comm. of Mass: 9/30/05. Expert discovery deadline for Comm. of Mass: 10/31/05. Summary Judgment Motion due by 1/15/200; opposition due 2/15/06.Summary Judgment Hearing or Pretrial Conference (City of Lynn) set for 3/9/2006 02:00 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. Evidentiary Hearing (Comm. of Mass): 11/17/05 and 11/18/05 at 2:00 PM. (Patch, Christine)

March 25, 2005

March 25, 2005

RECAP
25

JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference of Plaintiffs and the City of Lynn Defendants (City of Lynn and Edward Clancy). (Patch, Christine)

March 28, 2005

March 28, 2005

RECAP
28

NOTICE of Appearance by John F. McMahon on behalf of International Association of Firefighters, Local 739, Matthew Reidy (Patch, Christine)

April 6, 2005

April 6, 2005

RECAP
27

Letter to Judge Saris from Ronald F. Kehoe regarding mediation discussions. (Patch, Christine)

April 12, 2005

April 12, 2005

RECAP
26

MOTION for Waiver of Electronic Filing, by International Association of Firefighters, Local 739 and Matthew Reddy. (Patch, Christine)

April 13, 2005

April 13, 2005

RECAP
29

Opposition re [10] MOTION to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739, Matthew Reddy, President filed by International Association of Firefighters, Local 739. (Patch, Christine)

May 18, 2005

May 18, 2005

RECAP
30

Assented to MOTION to Intervene (Partially Assented-To) by New England Area Conference of the NAACP, The Boston Society of the Vulcans.(Selwyn, Mark)

May 26, 2005

May 26, 2005

RECAP
31

NOTICE of Hearing on [10] MOTION to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739 and Matthew Reddy: Motion Hearing set for 6/15/2005 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Alba, Robert)

May 31, 2005

May 31, 2005

RECAP
32

MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment by Ruth Bramson.(Cole, Victoria) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/7/2005 (Patch, Christine).

2 Exhibit A

View on PACER

3 Exhibit B

View on PACER

4 Exhibit C

View on PACER

5 Exhibit D

View on PACER

June 6, 2005

June 6, 2005

RECAP
33

MEMORANDUM in Support re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

June 6, 2005

June 6, 2005

RECAP
34

AFFIDAVIT in Support re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment (McNeely Aff. # 1, Exhibit A to Motion) filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

June 6, 2005

June 6, 2005

RECAP
35

ADDENDUM re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment (PAR Rules, Exhibit B to Motion) filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

June 6, 2005

June 6, 2005

RECAP
36

ADDENDUM re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment (HRD Certification Handbook, Exhbit C to Motion) filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

June 6, 2005

June 6, 2005

RECAP
37

ADDENDUM re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment (HRD Special Certifications, Exhibit D to Motion) filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

June 6, 2005

June 6, 2005

RECAP
38

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Memorandum in Support of Rule 12(c)/56 Motion) by Ruth Bramson.(Cole, Victoria)

June 6, 2005

June 6, 2005

RECAP
39

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance Attorney Victoria S. Cole terminated. (Cole, Victoria)

June 15, 2005

June 15, 2005

RECAP
40

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/29/2005 (Patch, Christine).

2 Exhibit Amended Complaint

View on PACER

June 28, 2005

June 28, 2005

RECAP
41

AMENDED COMPLAINT Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief Requested against all defendants, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

June 28, 2005

June 28, 2005

RECAP
42

MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Plaintiffs' Opposition to Commonwealth Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

June 28, 2005

June 28, 2005

RECAP
43

Opposition re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. Re-entered by court staff to correct data entry error. (Patch, Christine)

June 28, 2005

June 28, 2005

RECAP
44

AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Lynn, Edward J. Clancy, Jr, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Patch, Christine)

July 1, 2005

July 1, 2005

RECAP
45

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson.(Kehoe, Ronald)

July 19, 2005

July 19, 2005

RECAP
46

MOTION for Leave to File Answer of State Defendant's to the First Amended Complaint and Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion for Judgment on Pleadings or for Summary Judgment by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson.(Kehoe, Ronald)

July 19, 2005

July 19, 2005

RECAP
47

REPLY to Response to Motion re [42] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Plaintiffs' Opposition to Commonwealth Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Kehoe, Ronald)

July 19, 2005

July 19, 2005

RECAP
48

Letter/request (non-motion) from Harold L. Lichten. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A# (2) Exhibit B# (3) Exhibit C# (4) Exhibit D)(Lichten, Harold)

2 Exhibit A

View on PACER

3 Exhibit B

View on PACER

4 Exhibit C

View on PACER

5 Exhibit D

View on PACER

Aug. 4, 2005

Aug. 4, 2005

RECAP
49

NOTICE of Rejection of Filing re: Notice of Appearance sent to Sookyoung Shin. (Patch, Christine)

Aug. 8, 2005

Aug. 8, 2005

RECAP
50

NOTICE of Appearance by Sookyoung Shin on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson (Shin, Sookyoung)

Aug. 10, 2005

Aug. 10, 2005

RECAP
51

Letter/request (non-motion) from Sookyoung Shin in reply to Plaintiffs' letter of 08/04/05. (Shin, Sookyoung)

Aug. 30, 2005

Aug. 30, 2005

RECAP
52

MOTION for Hearing Conference and Additional Hearing Date by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

Nov. 4, 2005

Nov. 4, 2005

RECAP
53

MOTION to Certify Class by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

Nov. 7, 2005

Nov. 7, 2005

RECAP
56

MOTION in Limine to Preclude Testimony Regarding the Validity of the Firefighter Entrance Examinations by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. Please note: due to size, exibits A-C are not scanned. (Patch, Christine) Modified on 11/9/2005 (Patch, Christine).

Nov. 7, 2005

Nov. 7, 2005

RECAP
54

MEMORANDUM in Support re [53] MOTION to Certify Class Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P 23(b)(2) filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1# (2) Exhibit 2)(Gordon, Alfred)

2 Exhibit 1

View on PACER

3 Exhibit 2

View on PACER

Nov. 7, 2005

Nov. 7, 2005

RECAP
55

NOTICE of Scheduling Conference. Scheduling Conference set for 11/10/2005 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Alba, Robert)

Nov. 8, 2005

Nov. 8, 2005

RECAP
57

Letter/request (non-motion) from Alfred Gordon. (Gordon, Alfred)

Nov. 18, 2005

Nov. 18, 2005

RECAP
58

First MOTION for Extension of Time to 12/05/05 to File Response/Reply as to [53] MOTION to Certify Class by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson.(Shin, Sookyoung)

Nov. 18, 2005

Nov. 18, 2005

RECAP
59

Joint MOTION to Defer Hearing on Class Certification and to Extend Due Date for Filing Response to Motion for Class Certification re [53] MOTION to Certify Class by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Shin, Sookyoung)

Dec. 1, 2005

Dec. 1, 2005

RECAP
60

Judge Patti B. Saris : ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Ruth Bramson,.(Patch, Christine)

Dec. 6, 2005

Dec. 6, 2005

RECAP
61

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MOTION HEARING. The Motion Hearing re Motion to Certify Class previously scheduled for 12/21/05, has been rescheduled to January 25, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. (Alba, Robert)

Dec. 20, 2005

Dec. 20, 2005

RECAP
62

MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Pleadings by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Supplement Complaint)(Gordon, Alfred)

2 Supplement Complaint

View on PACER

Dec. 21, 2005

Dec. 21, 2005

RECAP
63

Supplemental COMPLAINT against City of Lynn, Edward J. Clancy, Jr, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Patch, Christine)

Dec. 22, 2005

Dec. 22, 2005

RECAP
64

Joint MOTION to Defer Hearing on Class Certification and to Extend Due Date for Filing Response to Motion for Class Certification re [53] MOTION to Certify Class by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Shin, Sookyoung)

Jan. 13, 2006

Jan. 13, 2006

RECAP
65

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Declaration of Sally McNeely# (2) Exhibit B - Affidavit of Sally McNeely)(Shin, Sookyoung) Modified on 2/7/2006 (Patch, Christine).

3 Exhibit A - Declaration of Sally McNeely

View on PACER

4 Exhibit B - Affidavit of Sally McNeely

View on PACER

Feb. 6, 2006

Feb. 6, 2006

RECAP
66

MEMORANDUM in Support re [65] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. Re-entered by court staff to correct data entry error. (Patch, Christine)

Feb. 6, 2006

Feb. 6, 2006

RECAP
67

Joint Scheduling Request Letter/request (non-motion) from Ronald F. Kehoe Plaintiff's Attorney joins in request. (Kehoe, Ronald)

Feb. 15, 2006

Feb. 15, 2006

RECAP
68

Joint Scheduling Request Letter Letter/request (non-motion) from Ronald F. Kehoe Plaintiffs' Attorney joins in request. (Kehoe, Ronald)

Feb. 15, 2006

Feb. 15, 2006

RECAP
72

Letter to Judge Saris from Shannon Liss-Riordan stating that the parties have been unable to resolve this case and it will require ruling following trial scheduled for April. (Patch, Christine)

March 3, 2006

March 3, 2006

RECAP
69

Opposition re [65] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1# (2) Exhibit 2# (3) Exhibit 3)(Gordon, Alfred)

2 Exhibit 1

View on PACER

3 Exhibit 2

View on PACER

4 Exhibit 3

View on PACER

March 6, 2006

March 6, 2006

RECAP
70

Opposition re [53] MOTION to Certify Class filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A# (2) Exhibit B)(Shin, Sookyoung) Additional attachment(s) added on 3/7/2006 (Patch, Christine).

March 7, 2006

March 7, 2006

RECAP
71

NOTICE by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson re [70] Opposition to Motion of Filing with Clerk's Office (Shin, Sookyoung)

March 7, 2006

March 7, 2006

RECAP
73

MOTION for Leave to File Second Supplemental Complaint Pursuant to Rule 15(d) by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

March 8, 2006

March 8, 2006

RECAP
74

AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Supplemental Complaint against all defendants, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

March 8, 2006

March 8, 2006

RECAP
75

REPLY to Response to Motion re [53] MOTION to Certify Class PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P 23(b)(2) filed by Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

March 13, 2006

March 13, 2006

RECAP
76

REPLY to Response to Motion re [65] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(Shin, Sookyoung)

2 Exhibit A

View on PACER

March 13, 2006

March 13, 2006

RECAP
77

Judge Patti B. Saris: PRETRIAL ORDER entered. (Alba, Robert)

March 16, 2006

March 16, 2006

RECAP
78

Proposed Document(s) submitted by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. Document received: Proposed Order Granting Class Certification. (Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

March 20, 2006

March 20, 2006

RECAP
79

Opposition re [73] MOTION for Leave to File Second Supplemental Complaint Pursuant to Rule 15(d) filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Shin, Sookyoung)

March 22, 2006

March 22, 2006

RECAP
80

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time of Pretrial Deadlines by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson.(Shin, Sookyoung)

March 23, 2006

March 23, 2006

RECAP
81

Judge Patti B. Saris : ORDER entered granting [53] MOTION to Certify Class filed by Jacob Bradley,, Noah Bradley,, Keith Ridley,, Jared Thomas. (Patch, Christine)

March 24, 2006

March 24, 2006

Clearinghouse
88

MOTION in Limine to (1) Establish that the Parties' Sworn Expert Reports Subsitute as their Direct Testimony; or (2) Limit Expert Testimony Only to Those Facts and Expert Opinions which are Actually in Dispute as Evidenced by the Parties' Expert Reports; or (3) Limit Direct and Cross-Examination to Those Parts of the Parties' Expert Reports which have Actually Generated Factual or Expert Opinion Disputes by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. Please note that Exhibits were not scanned in due to size. (Patch, Christine)

March 28, 2006

March 28, 2006

RECAP
82

Exhibit List and Witness List by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson.. (Shin, Sookyoung)

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

RECAP
83

Proposed Findings of Fact by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Shin, Sookyoung)

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

RECAP
84

Proposed Conclusions of Law Response by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Shin, Sookyoung)

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

RECAP
85

Witness List by New England Area Conference of the NAACP, The Boston Society of the Vulcans. (Selwyn, Mark)

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

RECAP
86

Proposed Findings of Fact by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A# (2) Exhibit B)(Gordon, Alfred)

2 Exhibit A

View on PACER

3 Exhibit B

View on PACER

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

RECAP
87

Plaintiffs' Witness List and Exhibit List by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Gordon, Alfred)

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

RECAP
89

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. The Final Pretrial Conference previously scheduled for April 5, 2006, has been rescheduled to April 6, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Alba, Robert)

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

RECAP
90

Letter/request (non-motion) from Shannon Liss-Riordan. (Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

RECAP
91

AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Supplemental Complaint against all defendants, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

RECAP
92

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time of Discovery Schedule Regarding Allegations Pertaining to the City Defendants by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

April 3, 2006

April 3, 2006

RECAP
93

TRIAL BRIEF by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Shin, Sookyoung)

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

RECAP
94

Response by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson to [86] Proposed Findings of Fact. (Shin, Sookyoung)

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

RECAP
95

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. The Final Pretrial Conference previously scheduled for April 6, 2006, has been rescheduled to April 7, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Alba, Robert)

April 6, 2006

April 6, 2006

RECAP
96

TRIAL BRIEF by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

April 6, 2006

April 6, 2006

RECAP
97

Objection to [82] Exhibit List by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley Plaintiffs' Objections to State Defendants' Proposed Witnesses and Exhibits. (Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

April 7, 2006

April 7, 2006

RECAP
98

Letter/request (non-motion) from Shannon Liss-Riordan. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Beecher Decision# (2) Exhibit EEOC Uniform Guidelines# (3) Exhibit Landy Text)(Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

2 Exhibit Beecher Decision

View on PACER

3 Exhibit EEOC Uniform Guidelines

View on PACER

4 Exhibit Landy Text

View on PACER

April 10, 2006

April 10, 2006

RECAP
99

TRANSCRIPT of Bench Trial - Day One held on April 11, 2006 before Judge Saris. Court Reporter: Lee A. Marzilli. The original transcripts are maintained in the case file in the Clerk's Office. Copies may be obtained by contacting the court reporter at 617/345-6787 or the Clerk's Office. (Scalfani, Deborah)

April 14, 2006

April 14, 2006

PACER
100

EXCERPT TRANSCRIPT of Bench Trial Day Three (Testimony of Rick Jacobs only) Proceedings held on April 13, 2006 before Judge Saris. Court Reporter: Valerie A. O'Hara. The original transcripts are maintained in the case file in the Clerk's Office. Copies may be obtained by contacting the court reporter at 617/737-2346 or the Clerk's Office. (Scalfani, Deborah)

April 14, 2006

April 14, 2006

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Private Employment Class Actions

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 2, 2005

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All minorities who took the civil service examination for the position of fire fighter within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the years 2002 and 2004

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State

Defendant Type(s):

Fire

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination-area:

Hiring

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

Race:

Black

Race, unspecified

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

Male