Case: United States v. State of Louisiana

COMPLAINT (hcj) (Entered: 08/29/1996)

MOTION by USA for Tana Lin and Sharyn A. Tejani to Appear Pro Hac Vice (hcj) (Entered: 08/29/1996)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by United States' motion to admit counsel pro hac vice, Declaration of Tana Lin, Declaration of Sharyn Tejani and proposed order were served. (hcj) (Entered: 08/30/1996)

JOINT MOTION by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police for provisional entry of Consent Decree and a fairness hearing (hcj) (Entered: 08/30/1996)

MEMORANDUM by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police in support of [4-1] joint motion for provisional entry of Consent Decree by LA State Police, LA Public Safety, State of Louisiana, USA (hcj) (Entered: 08/30/1996)

JOINT MOTION by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police for expedited status conference and expedited approval and entry of consent decree (hcj) (Entered: 08/30/1996)

Joint stipulation of fact by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police and the US submission of uncontested facts. (hcj) (Entered: 08/30/1996)

Holdingi Joint Consent Decree (hcj) (Entered: 08/30/1996)

Set magistrate assignment. (hcj) (Entered: 08/29/1996)

ORDER denying [6-1] joint motion for expedited status conference and expedited approval and entry of consent decree as moot. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (hcj) (Entered: 09/04/1996)

ORDER granting [2-1] plft's motion for Tana Lin and Sharyn A. Tejani to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (kdc) (Entered: 09/03/1996)

ORDER granting [4-1] joint motion for provisional entry of Consent Decree and [4-2] joint motion a fairness hearing, set In Chambers Conference for 9:00 11/6/96 . Dfts shall file notices of fairness hearing by 9/17/96 Any objection that any incumbent State Police Cadet or State Trooper, or Any African Amercian . . . may have regarding the Consent Decree must be served by mail upon the Court, counsel for the US and counsel for dfts at least 15 days prior to the front and fairness hearing. The parties to this action may file written responses to any objections with the Court not less than 3 days prior to the scheduled date of the fairness hearing.( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (hcj) (Entered: 09/05/1996)

Joint provisional entry of CONSENT DECREE (hcj) (Entered: 09/05/1996)

OBJECTIONS to Consent Decree by Don W. Thibeaux in response to [10-1] order (hcj) Modified on 11/05/1996 (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBEJECTION to Consent Decree by Lakistrea Key in response to [10-1] order (hcj) Modified on 11/05/1996 (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Andrew Hendon in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

ONJECTION to Consent Decree by Kevin P. Christopher in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION TO CONSENT DECREE by Reginald L. Falton in response to order [10-1] dated 9/3/96 (hcj) Modified on 10/29/1996 (Entered: 10/29/1996)

OBJECTION TO CONSENT DECREE by Carl Booker in response [10-1] order dated 9/3/96 (hcj) (Entered: 10/29/1996)

LETTER by James T. Kilburn in response to [10-1] order (hcj) Modified on 11/05/1996 (Entered: 10/30/1996)

OBJECTION TO CONSENT DECREE by James Kilburn in response to [8-1] order (hcj) Modified on 11/05/1996 (Entered: 10/30/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Albert Bell in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Carl A. Booker in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Sean Craft in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Robert Dowdy in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Terrance Maxie in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION in Consent Decree by Pamela Roberson in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Trooper Scott Spencer in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Derrick Stewart in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Trooper Gearld Varnado in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Steven Vaughn in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Wayne Virdrine in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by Octave Woodes in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTION to Consent Decree by John Peters in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

OBJECTIONS to Consent Decree by Sean Craft in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by USA in support of [4-2] joint motion a fairness hearing by LA State Police, LA Public Safety, State of Louisiana, USA (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

RESPONSE to Objections to Proposed Consent Decree [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

RESPONSE by Wilson Minor in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 11/29/1996)

JOINT MOTION by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police to Extend Time to notify claimants of the parties remedial priority employment relief determinations (hcj) (Entered: 11/21/1996)

JOINT MOTION by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police for an order directing that the LA State Police use the protective setvices selection battery in he selection of candidates for appointment to the position of the State Police Cadet (hcj) (Entered: 12/20/1996)

MEMORANDUM by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police in support of [42-1] joint motion for an order directing that the LA State Police use the protective setvices selection battery in he selection of candidates for appointment to the position of the State Police Cadet by LA State Police, LA Public Safety, State of Louisiana, USA (hcj) (Entered: 12/20/1996)

EXHIBIT(S) to memo in support of joint motion for an order directing that the LA State Police use the protective services selection battery in the selection of candidates for appointment to the position of the State Police Cadet (hcj) (Entered: 12/20/1996)

ORDER granting [42-1] joint motion for an order directing that the LA State Police use the protective setvices selection battery in he selection of candidates for appointment to the position of the State Police Cadet ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (hcj) (Entered: 12/20/1996)

JOINT MOTION by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police to amend paragraph 38 of consent decree (hcj) (Entered: 12/31/1996)

MEMORANDUM by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police in support of [46-1] joint motion to amend paragraph 38 of consent decree by LA State Police, LA Public Safety, State of Louisiana, USA (hcj) (Entered: 12/31/1996)

ORDER granting [46-1] joint motion to amend paragraph 38 of consent decree ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (hcj) (Entered: 01/03/1997)

NOTICE of Objection w/ attachments byCarl Booker, St. (hcj) Modified on 01/10/1997 (Entered: 01/03/1997)

Set magistrate assignment. (hcj) (Entered: 01/03/1997)

TRANSCRIPT filed for dates of 11/6/96 (hcj) (Entered: 01/10/1997)

JOINT MOTION by USA, State of Louisiana for approval of the parties remedial priority employment eligibility determinations pursuant to the consent decree and to file such determinations under seal (hcj) (Entered: 01/14/1997)

MEMORANDUM by USA, State of Louisiana in support of [52-1] joint motion for approval of the parties remedial priority employment eligibility determinations pursuant to the consent decree by State of Louisiana, USA, [52-2] joint motion to file such determinations under seal by State of Louisiana, USA (hcj) (Entered: 01/14/1997)

ORDER granting [52-1] joint motion for approval of the parties remedial priority employment eligibility determinations pursuant to the consent decree ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (hcj) (Entered: 01/16/1997)

ORDER granting [52-2] joint motion to file such determinations under seal ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (hcj) (Entered: 01/16/1997)

Remedial employment eligibility determinations UNDERSEAL (hcj) (Entered: 01/21/1997)

JOINT MOTION by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police for approval of the parties final remedial priority employment eligibility determinations pursuant to the consent decree, and to file such determinations and supporting evidence under Seal (hcj) (Entered: 03/28/1997)

MEMORANDUM by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police in support of [57-1] joint motion for approval of the parties final remedial priority employment eligibility determinations pursuant to the consent decree, and to file such determinations and supporting evidence under Seal by LA State Police, LA Public Safety, State of Louisiana, USA (hcj) (Entered: 03/28/1997)

ORDER granting [57-1] joint motion for approval of the parties final remedial priority employment eligibility determinations of the parties and the information in Exhibits 2 and 3 to be filed under seal ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (hcj) (Entered: 04/01/1997)

ORDER granting [57-1] joint motion for approval of the parties final remedial priority employment eligibility determinations pursuant to the consent decree, and to file such determinations and supporting evidence under Seal ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (hcj) (Entered: 04/01/1997)

Objection; Basis for disputing the relief determination in response to [10-1] order (hcj) (Entered: 04/15/1997)

MOTION by State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police to appoint disbursement agent (ph) (Entered: 05/14/1997)

ORDER granting [62-1] State of La, DOC and La State Police's motion to appoint disbursement agent...firm of Poslethwaite & Netterville is appointed as disbursement agent for the settlement fund provided for by the terms of the consent decree..defts shall bear all costs of services provided by agent and shall file a copy of agreement regarding those costs exec by the State and Postlehwaite with Court w/in 30 days of execution... ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (rgm) (Entered: 05/15/1997)

JOINT MOTION by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police For Approval of the Parties' Final Determinations, A Back-End Fairness Hrg , and to File Such Determinations Under Seal (USA will submit under seal documents when order is granted) (rgm) (Entered: 05/19/1997)

MEMORANDUM by USA, State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police in support of [64-1] joint motion For Approval of the Parties' Final Determinations, A Back-End Fairness Hrg by LA State Police, LA Public Safety, State of Louisiana, USA, [64-2] joint motion to File Such Determinations Under Seal by LA State Police, LA Public Safety, State of Louisiana, USA (rgm) (Entered: 05/19/1997)

Tele-conference held (rgm) (Entered: 05/23/1997)

LETTER to FJP/Tara Lin re: requesting a tele status conf for week of 5/19/97 (rgm) (Entered: 05/23/1997)

Minute entry: tele conf held before FJP and another one set for 7/10/97 9:00 before FJP ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ) ,issued notices (rgm) (Entered: 05/23/1997)

ORDER granting [64-2] joint motion to File Such Determinations Under Seal, Motion Hearing set for 9:00 7/16/97 for [64-1] joint motion For Approval of the Parties' Final Determinations, A Back-End Fairness Hrg , all determination letters shall be mailed, via certified mail, to claimants by 5/27/97 set Notice of Compliance deadline to 5/27/97 , any objections claimants may have to any of the parties' final relief determinations must be served by mail upon the court, cnsl for the US, and cnsl for the State defts by 7/1/97... Response to Motion reset to 7/1/97 for [64-1] joint motion For Approval of the Parties' Final Determinations, A Back-End Fairness Hrg parties to this action may file written responses to any such objections with the court, if they so choose, not less than 3 days prior tot he scheduled date of the back-end fairness hrg... ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 05/23/1997)

OBJECTION...Crockett....re: objection to the determination of ineligiblity for monetary relief (ph) (Entered: 05/29/1997)

RESPONSE by Ronnie Lemelle in opposition to monetary relief determination (ph) (Entered: 06/02/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition to monetary relief determination (ph) (Entered: 06/03/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition to monetary relief determination (ph) (Entered: 06/04/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition to monetary relief by Christopher A. Releford (ph) (Entered: 06/04/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition "Objection to settlement" (ph) (Entered: 06/09/1997)

RESPONSE by USA in support of [64-1] joint motion For Approval of the Parties' Final Determinations, A Back-End Fairness Hrg by LA State Police, LA Public Safety, State of Louisiana, USA SEALED DOC (ph) (Entered: 06/06/1997)

SEALED DOCUMENT (ph) (Entered: 06/06/1997)

RESPONSE by Ernest Nelson in opposition to determination letter (ph) (Entered: 06/10/1997)

RESPONSE by Jeannette L. Scheu in opposition to "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 06/12/1997)

LETTER To: Mr. Martin From: Patrick B. LaFleur Ref: Request of the court's permission to file an objection to the consent decree. (kdc) (Entered: 06/12/1997)

RESPONSE by Andre' Purnell Bowman in opposition to Monetary Relief Determination (kdc) Modified on 06/13/1997 (Entered: 06/12/1997)

RESPONSE by Orlando A. Battle in opposition to "objection to monetary relief determination" (ph) (Entered: 06/17/1997)

RESPONSE by State of Louisiana, LA Public Safety, LA State Police in support of [63-1] order, [62-1] motion to appoint disbursement agent by LA State Police, LA Public Safety, State of Louisiana (ph) (Entered: 06/18/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition to "objection to monetary relief determination" by Johnnie J. Henderson (ph) (Entered: 06/19/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Ivory Scott "objection to monetary relief determination" (ph) (Entered: 06/19/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Herbert Braggs "Objection to monetary relief determination" (ph) (Entered: 06/23/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by David O. Lewis "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 06/23/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Robert A. Christy to Monetary Relief Determination (ph) (Entered: 06/23/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Corey Alfred "Obection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 06/23/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Robert A. Christy, Jr "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 06/24/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Tony B. Alexander..."Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 07/03/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition to objection to monetary relief determination...Roger L. Young (ph) Modified on 06/27/1997 (Entered: 06/27/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition...objection to monetary relief determination/W.J. Green (ph) (Entered: 06/27/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Carl A. Booker "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 07/01/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Roger L. Young "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 07/01/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Angelia D. Bellard "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Lucius Lee Simmons "Objection To Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Jeffery Jerome Bailey "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Damon Jevan Scott "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Mike Williams "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 07/02/1997)

RESPONSE in opposition by Freddie L. Vincent Jr "Objection to Monetary Relief Determination" (ph) (Entered: 07/02/1997)