Case: Wilkins v. Maryland State Police

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COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 120.00 RECEIPT # 010946 (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/18/1993)

SUMMONSES issued for Bryan W. Hughes, Ronald Brown, John W. Stotler, Bernard L. Loar, Adrienne L. Ottaviani, Allegany County. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/18/1993)

SUMMONS (60 days) issued for Edward V. Syracuse. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/18/1993)

ORDER granting Defendants' [4-1] motion to Extend Time to answer complaint on or before 4/6/93. ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis 3/8/93 c/m 3/9/93-mm) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/12/1993)

NOTICE of Consent by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah to Motion of Defendants for Extension of Time within which to Answer complaint and Order "APPROVING" same. (signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis) dated Mar. 11, 1993 (c/m by chambers 3/11/93) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/22/1993)

ANSWER to Complaint by John W. Stotler, Bernard L. Loar, Adrienne L. Ottaviani, Allegany County (Attorney Stephen C. Wilkinson), (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/24/1993)

SCHEDULING ORDER issued in accordance with proceeding shled on April 1, 1993 ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis ) dated April 2, 1993 (c/m by chambers 4/2/93) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/12/1993)

ANSWER to Complaint by Maryland St. Police, Bryan W. Hughes, Edward V. Syracuse (Attorney J. Joseph Curran Jr., Richard B. Rosenblatt), (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/13/1993)

LETTER MEMORANDUM "DIRECTING" counsel to continue settlement negotiations as therine more particularly set forth ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis ) dated April 6, 1993 (c/m by chambers 4/9/93) (rank, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 04/13/1993 (Entered: 04/13/1993)

Request for re-issuance of summons as to Defendant Deputy Sheriff Ronald Brown. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/24/1993)

SECOND SUMMONS issued for Ronald Brown. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/24/1993)

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ronald Brown 5/17/93 Answer due on 6/6/93 for Ronald Brown (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/09/1993)

MOTION with memorandum in support by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah for Leave to Amend Complaint, and Exhibit A. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/14/1993)

MOTION by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah for Entry of Default as to Ronald Brown filed with Exhibit A. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/03/1993)

CLERK'S ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Ronald Brown granting [14-1] motion for Entry of Default as to Ronald Brown (signed Deputy Clerk H. Bea Merez 7/27/93 c/m 7/27/93-hm micro 8/3/93-lew) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/03/1993)

ORDER granting [13-1] motion for Leave to Amend Complaint (signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis 7/27/93 c/m 7/27/93-pj) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/03/1993)

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah, (Answer due 8/8/93 for Allegany County, for Adrienne L. Ottaviani, for Bernard L. Loar, for John W. Stotler, for Ronald Brown, for Edward V. Syracuse, for Bryan W. Hughes, for Maryland St. Police ) amending [1-1] complaint (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/03/1993)

MOTION by Ronald Brown to Set Aside Default . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 08/03/1993 (Entered: 08/03/1993)

ANSWER to Complaint by Ronald Brown (Attorney J. Joseph Curran Jr. and Richard B. Rosenblatt). (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 08/03/1993 (Entered: 08/03/1993)

MOTION by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah to Compel response to interrogatories and production of documents filed pursuant to FRCP 37. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/03/1993)

MOTION by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah to defer consideration of motion to compel (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/1993)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake for discovery disputes. (signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis 8/3/93 c/m 8/6/93-hgs) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/1993)

ORDER granting Plaintiffs'` [21-1] motion to defer consideration of motion to compel ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 8/10/93 c/m 8/11/93-bc) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/12/1993)

ORDER granting Defendant Brown's [18-1] motion to Set Aside Default. ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis 9/13/93 c/m 9/13/93-jw) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/1993)

MOTION with memorandum in support by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah to Extend Time for discovery deadline c/s MJG/Blake (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/23/1993)

MOTION by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah for Special Hearing on their August 2, 1993, motion to compel responses to interrogatories and requests for production of documents c/s Blake (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/23/1993)

ORDER granting plaintiffs' [25-1] motion to Extend Time for discovery deadline for a date to be set by further order. ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis 9/23/93 c/m 9/23/93-pj) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/24/1993)

MEMORANDUM "INFORMING" all parties that a discovery/status conference is scheduled for 10/19/93 at 10a.m. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 10/4/93) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/07/1993)

INFORMAL LETTER ORDER issued concerning discovery, settlement procedures, and status reports. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 10/4/93 c/m 10/19/93-bc) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1993)

STATUS REPORT to Counsel of Record Thanking you for your Status Report of 11/19/93. Please provide a further report by 12/17/93 (cag, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/30/1993)

CORRESPONDENCE from the COURT to all counsel "INFORMING" them that status preorts are due 1/28/94 either jointly or individually from each side. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/29/1993)

MEMORANDUM "THANKING" counsel for for correspondences and "DIRECTING" counsel to file further reports by 3/1/94. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 2/7/94) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/1994)

MEMORANDUM "DIRECTING" Plaintiff's counsel to inform the court if they would like a court-orderd settlement conference or continue discovery on or before 6/3/94. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 5/24/94 c/m 5/24/94-bc) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/30/1994)

MEMORANDUM "SCHEDULING" a settlement conference in chambers 7/15/94 at 2p.m. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 6/3/94) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/07/1994)

Telephone Conference

MEMORANDUM "INFORMING" all parties that a conference has been scheduled for 8/5/94 at 5p.m. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 7/28/94 7/28/94-chambers) ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/01/1994)

Telephone Conference

Telephone Conference

Telephone Conference

MEMORANDUM "SETTING" settlement conference in for 10/19/94 at 2p.m. in chambers; "D IRECTING" that updated status reports are due 10/14/94 (signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 10/4/94 c/m 10/4/94-bc ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/05/1994)

Settlement Conference

Telephone Conference

MEMORANDUM "DIRECTING" parties to file a further JOINT status report by 11/22/94. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 11/8/94) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/14/1994)

MEMORANDUM "REQUESTING" a joint status report by 12/22/94. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 12/15/94) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/23/1994)

Terminated Case

MEMORANDUM ( signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 1/5/95) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/1995)

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT for Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah against Maryland St. Police, Bryan W. Hughes, Edward V. Syracuse, Ronald Brown, John W. Stotler, Bernard L. Loar, Adrienne L. Ottaviani, Allegany County for damages of $12,500 for each plaintiff and $45,600 in attorneys fees; "ENJOINING" defendants from the use of race-based drug profile as a means for stopping, detaining, or searching motorists traveling on Maryland roadways as therein more particularly set forth. ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis and Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake 1/5/95 c/m 1/5/95-bc micro 1/10/95-lew) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/1995)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Catherine C. Blake to conduct any and all futher proceedings including trial and the entry of a final order. ( signed by Judge Marvin J. Garbis 1/5/95) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/21/1995)

NOTICE of attorney appearance for plaintiff's and all other persons similarly situated by David Dukkyu Kim, Thomas F. O'Neil III, Keefe B. Clemons (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/20/1995)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

MOTION with memorandum in support by plainditts to Extend Time of monitoring and reporting period and attachments 1 and 2. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 02/20/1996 (Entered: 02/20/1996)

MOTION by defendants to Extend Time to file a response to the motion for extension of monitoring (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 02/20/1996 (Entered: 02/20/1996)

ORDER granting [45-1] motion of plaintiffs for Keefe B. Clemons, David Kim and Thomas F. O'Neil to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated attorney Keefe B. Clemons, Thomas F. O'Neil and David Dukkyu Kim for Aquila Abdullah ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake February 20, 1996) (c/m 2/22/96-kam) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/23/1996)

MEMORANDUM by plaintiffs in opposition to [44-1] motion of defendants to Extend Time to file a response to the motion for extension of monitoring. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/23/1996)

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [44-1] motion of defendant to Extend Time to file a response to the motion for extension of monitoring; granting in part, denying in part [43-1] motion of plaintiff to Extend Time of monitoring and reporting period; and "DIRECTING" that the monitoring and reporting period shall be extended until December 31, 1997 ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake March 6, 1996) (c/m 3/6/96-vl) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/06/1996)

RESPONSE by Aquila Abdullah to [43-1] motion of plaintiff to Extend Time of monitoring and reporting period. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

REPLY by plaintiffs to response of defendants to [43-1] motion of plaintiffs to Extend Time of monitoring and reporting period. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/1996)

NOTICE of attorney appearance for Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah by Jonathan Philip Guy. (cag, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/12/1996)

MOTION with memorandum in support by Robert L. Wilkins and Norman Scott El-Amin for enforcement of settlement agreement and for further relief and exhibits 1 thru 16. (c/s) (filed seperately) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/14/1996)

MOTION by Maryland St. Police to Extend Time to respond to plaintiff's motion for enforcement of settlement agreement and for further relief . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/03/1996)

ORDER granting [52-1] motion to Extend Time to respond to plaintiff's motion for enforcement of settlement agreement and for further relief to and including January 10, 1997 ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake December 2, 1996) (c/m) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/03/1996)

MEMORANDUM by Maryland St. Police in opposition to [51-1] motion for enforcement of settlement agreement by Norman Scott El-Amin, Robert L. Wilkins, [51-2] motion for further relief by Norman Scott El-Amin, Robert L. Wilkins (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/1997)

MEMORANDUM with affidavits of Captain S. Rutzebeck and LtCol. E. Leatherbury by Maryland St. Police in support of [54-1] opposition memorandum by Maryland St. Police to plaintiffs' motions for enforcement of settlement agreement and for further relief. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/1997)

AFFIDAVIT of LT. Colonel Ernest Leatherbury Re: Alleged race-based profiling during traffic stops on I-95. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/16/1997)

REPLY IN SUPPORT by plaintiffs to response in opposition to their [51-1] motion for enforcement of settlement agreement and, [51-2] motion for further relief and Exhibits A thru D. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/29/1997)

Motion Hearing

ORDER "GRANTING" [58-1] motion for William J. Mertens to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 4/11/97; c/m chambers ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/29/1997)

ORDER "GRANTING" [59-1] motion for Steven M. Sullivan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 4/17/97; nunc pro tunc 4/11/97; c/m chambers ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/29/1997)

ORDER "GRANTING" [51-2] motion for further relief as therein more particularly set forth. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 4/22/97; c/m bc ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 04/29/1997 (Entered: 04/24/1997)

MEMORANDUM by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah in support of request for motorist identifying information. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/01/1997)

Transcript of court proceedings on 4/11/97, held before Blake, J. (FILED SEPERATELY) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/02/1997)

PETITION/MOTION with memorandum in support by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah for award of Attorney Fees and expenses and exhibits 1 thru 6. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 04/01/1999 (Entered: 05/08/1997)

NOTICE OF FILING OF AFFIDAVITS of Colonel David B. Mitchell, Lieutenant Colonel Ernest J. Leatherbury and Lieutenant Keven Gray and attachments Re: [54-1] opposition memorandum by Maryland St. Police. (c/s) (FILED SEPERATELY) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/14/1997)

MEMORANDUM by Maryland St. Police in opposition to [61-1] support memorandum to request for motorist identifying information by Aquila Abdullah, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Norman Scott El-Amin, Robert L. Wilkins. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/19/1997)

JOINT MOTION by parties to Extend Time up to and including 6/16/97 for plaintiffs to file a response to the affidavits and supporting documents filed by Maryland State Police and for defendants to file a response to plaintiffs' petition for award of attorney's fees and expenses . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1997)

ORDER "GRANTING" [66-1] joint motion to Extend Time up to and including 6/16/97 for plaintiffs to file a response to the affidavits and supporting documents filed by Maryland State Police and for defendants to file a response to plaintiffs' petition for award of attorney's fees and expenses. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 5/21/97; c/m 5/22/97 jp ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/1997)

MEMORANDUM IN REPLY by Robert L. Wilkins to [65-1] opposition memorandum by Maryland St. Police to plaintiffs' request for motorist identifying information and Exhibits 1 and 2. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1997)

STIPULATION/JOINT MOTION by all parties to Extend Time to 6/24/97 for defendants to file a response to plaintiffs' petition for award of attorney's fees and expenses . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/17/1997)

ORDER "GRANTING" [69-1] joint motion to Extend Time to 6/24/97 for defendants to file a response to plaintiffs' petition for award of attorney's fees and expenses. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 6/17/97; c/m jp ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/23/1997)

RESPONSE by Maryland St. Police to [63-1] motion for award of Attorney Fees and expenses by Aquila Abdullah, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Norman Scott El-Amin, Robert L. Wilkins and Exhibits A1-7 and B. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/26/1997)

JOINT MOTION by all parties to Extend Time until 7/22/97 for plaintiffs to file a reply to the defendants' response to plaintiffs' petition for award of attorneys' fees and expenses . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/10/1997)

ORDER "GRANTING" [72-1] joint motion to Extend Time until 7/22/97 for plaintiffs to file a reply to the defendants' response to plaintiffs' petition for award of attorneys' fees and expenses. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 7/10/97; c/m 7/14/97 jp ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/14/1997)

JOINT STIPULATION/MOTION by parties to Extend Time to 7/17/97 for plaintiffs to file their response to defendants 5/12/97 filing, including the Mitchell, Leatherbury and Gray affidavits . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/15/1997)

ORDER "GRANTING" [74-1] joint motion to Extend Time to 7/17/97 for plaintiffs to file their response to defendants 5/12/97 filing, including the Mitchell, Leatherbury and Gray affidavits. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 7/11/97; c/m ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/16/1997)

RESPONSE by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah to [64-1] affidavits RE: Maryland State Police' compliance with the settlement agreement. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/18/1997)

REPLY by Robert L. Wilkins, et al. to defendants' response in opposition to their [63-1] motion for award of Attorney Fees and expenses and exhibits. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/21/1997)

ORDER "GRANTING" [78-1] motion for John C. Keeney, Jr. to Withdraw as Attorney for plaintiffs. (Terminated attorney John C. Keeney for Aquila Abdullah ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 8/1/97; c/m 8/5/97 jp ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/05/1997)

ORDER "DIRECTING" that attachments 7 and 9 to the Affidavit of Col. David Mitchell and the affidavit of Lt. Keven Gray shall be disclosed by defendants to plaintiffs' counsel and to Mr. Wilkins only as therein more particularly set forth. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 8/28/97; c/m 8/29/97 bc ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/02/1997)

INFORMAL LETTER ORDER "CONFIRMING" results of telephone conference call on 8/27/97; and "DIRECTING" scheduling of filings as therein more particularly set forth. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 8/28/97; c/m 8/29/97 bc ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/02/1997)

JOINT STIPULATION/MOTION by parties to Extend Time to 10/8/97 for Maryland State Police to file a motion for summary judgment; to 11/7/97 for plaintiffs to file a respose to defendants motion for summary judgment; to 11/20/97 for defendant to file a reply . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/1997)

ORDER "GRANTING" [81-1] joint motion to Extend Time to 10/8/97 for Maryland State Police to file a motion for summary judgment; to 11/7/97 for plaintiffs to file a respose to defendants motion for summary judgment; to 11/20/97 for defendant to file a reply. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 9/30/97; c/m bc ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/1997)

MOTION with memorandum in support by Maryland St. Police for Summary Judgment and Exhibits 1 thru 19. (ENTIRE PLEADING FILED SEPERATELY) (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/1997)

NOTICE of Exparte Filing Of Exhibit #18 of [83-1] motion and memorandum for summary judgment by Maryland St. Police. (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/1997)

AFFIDAVIT of Captain Kenneth E. Ward Re: [83-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Maryland St. Police. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1997)

STIPULATION/JOINT MOTION by parties to Extend Time to 11/14/97 for plaintiffs to file their response to Maryland State Police's motion for summary judgment; to 12/1/97 for Maryland State Police to file a reply to the response; and that the date for oral argument will remain as 12/5/97 . (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/19/1997)

ORDER "GRANTING" [86-1] joint motion to Extend Time to 11/14/97 for plaintiffs to file their response to Maryland State Police's motion for summary judgment; to 12/1/97 for Maryland State Police to file a reply to the response; and that the date for oral argument will remain as 12/5/97. ( signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake 11/6/97; c/m ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/19/1997)

MEMORANDUM by Robert L. Wilkins, Norman Scott El-Amin, Nu'Man W. El-Amin, Aquila Abdullah in opposition to [83-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Maryland St. Police and Exhibits A1-10 and B1-2. (ENTIRE PLEADING FILED SEPERATELY) (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/19/1997 (Entered: 11/17/1997)

REPLY by Maryland St. Police to response to their [83-1] motion for Summary Judgment, Exhibits A thru I, affidavit and attachments. (ENTIRE PLEADING FILED SEPERATELY) (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/03/1997)

Motion Hearing

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