Case: Jackson v. County of Bexar

5:07-cv-00928 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Filed Date: Nov. 15, 2007

Closed Date: 2013

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Case Summary

On November 15, 2007, an individual who was strip searched after being charged with a petty crime filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Represented by the Texas Civil Rights Project and private counsel, the plaintiff sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, challenging as unconstitutional Bexar County Detention Center's policy or custom of strip searching misdemeanant arrestees even where they were not suspected of concealing weapons or contraband.Spe…

On November 15, 2007, an individual who was strip searched after being charged with a petty crime filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Represented by the Texas Civil Rights Project and private counsel, the plaintiff sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, challenging as unconstitutional Bexar County Detention Center's policy or custom of strip searching misdemeanant arrestees even where they were not suspected of concealing weapons or contraband.

Specifically, the plaintiff alleged that she was arrested for an outstanding traffic warrant and taken to the Bexar County Detention Center, where she was subjected to a strip search upon admission. The plaintiff further alleged that, after being held for two days, she and 25 other pretrial detainees were ordered to change into jail-issued uniforms, at which time she was again strip searched. The plaintiffs allege that detainees were told to manipulate genitalia and sometimes "squat and cough" regardless of whether there was reasonable suspicion of contraband or weapons. The plaintiff claimed that the strip searches violated her Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights in that they were conducted in the absence of any reasonable suspicion that she was hiding weapons or contraband. To remedy the alleged constitutional violation, the plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as class certification.

On April 2, 2009, both parties agreed to a consent decree that would provide permanent injunctive relief without further litigation. The decree dictated that the County Detention Center would no longer, absent reasonable suspicion that someone is concealing contraband, engage in the practice of strip searching or visual cavity searching those in their custody who are charged with misdemeanors. The County Detention Center also had to provide the court with an annual report regarding the implementation of the consent decree. Nothing in the consent decree addressed the plaintiff's request for compensatory and punitive damages. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the decree. The decree was signed by Judge Fred Biery of the Western District of Texas.

On November 16, 2009, the plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint. The parties continued to engage in discovery and settlement talks to resolve the damages claims. On August 26, 2010, the plaintiffs' submitted a motion of preliminary approval of the class-action settlement. The court preliminarily approved the settlement on October 13, 2010. After a fairness hearing, a final order of approval was granted on January 12, 2011.

The settlement agreement certified a class of plaintiffs composed of all detainees of Bexar County Detention Center between November 2005 and April 2009 who were subjected to strip searches and booked on misdemeanor or other minor charges. Those with felonies were not included. The class also had two subclasses. Subclass I was composed of all detainees not in subclass II, and subclass II included detainees booked on narcotics, shoplifting, and weapons-violation misdemeanors. All members of the class were to receive a pro rata share of the settlement after administrative expenses, attorneys' fees, and other expenses are counted for.

Attorneys' fees were $900,000 for this case. The court found this reasonable considering the amount of time put in and the complexity of the case. The settlement included $395,000 for the claim administrator, and $15,000 was given to the three class representatives for their work in the lawsuit. The fund was then be used to pay class members. Class members in subclass I could receive up to $1,000, and members of subclass II can receive up to $100. Class members could pay off court fines and fees in Bexar County with their settlement funds, but this was capped at $500 and $50 for the subclasses respectively.

On January 28, 2013, however, the district court dismissed this case, thus vacating and revoking the settlement agreement. In 2012, the Supreme Court decided Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders of County of Burlington, holding that jail administrators may require all arrestees committed to the general population of the jail to undergo a no-touch visual strip search, even if the detainees is booked for a minor offense or reasonable suspicion is absent. The plaintiffs, their attorneys, and class members were not required to pay back any fees or funds they were awarded, but the County no longer needed to abide by the consent decree from April 9, 2009, that details how their strip search policy is to be conducted. They were now guided by the decision in Florence.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (11/27/2007)

Erin Pamukcu (2/19/2016)

Salvatore Mancina (3/18/2017)

People


Judge(s)

Biery, Samuel Frederick Jr. (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barnett, Alexander E. (New York)

Chelkowski, Kerrisa J. (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Gregory, Sue Ann (Texas)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Gonzalez, Randolph V (Texas)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

5:07-cv-00928

Docket [PACER]

Jackson v. The County of Bexar

Jan. 28, 2013

Jan. 28, 2013

Docket
1

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Class Action Complaint

Jackson v. The County of Bexar

Nov. 15, 2007

Nov. 15, 2007

Complaint
58

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Joint Motion for Protective Order, Certificate of Service, Agreed Protective Order

Jan. 15, 2009

Jan. 15, 2009

Pleading / Motion / Brief
63

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Consent Decree

Jackson v. The County of Bexar

April 2, 2009

April 2, 2009

Order/Opinion
92

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Second Amended Class Action Complaint

Nov. 16, 2009

Nov. 16, 2009

Complaint
113

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Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement and Brief in Support Thereof

Jackson v. The County of Bexar

Aug. 26, 2010

Aug. 26, 2010

Pleading / Motion / Brief
116

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Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement

Jackson v. The County of Bexar

Oct. 13, 2010

Oct. 13, 2010

Order/Opinion
128

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Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Judgment

Jan. 12, 2011

Jan. 12, 2011

Order/Opinion
181

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Amended Unopposed Consent Decree and Final Judgment

Jan. 28, 2013

Jan. 28, 2013

Order/Opinion

Docket

Last updated March 27, 2025, 8:52 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Nov. 15, 2007

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 20938), filed by Julia Ann Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A and # 2 Civil Cover Sheet plus receipt)(ga) (Entered: 11/15/2007)

PACER
2 Nov. 15, 2007

Summons Issued as to The County of Bexar. (ga) (Entered: 11/15/2007)

PACER
Nov. 15, 2007

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Primomo (ga) (Entered: 11/15/2007)

PACER
3 Nov. 19, 2007

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Charles J. LaDuca by on behalf of Julia Ann Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 proposed order)(rf) (Entered: 11/19/2007)

PACER
4 Nov. 19, 2007

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Alexandra C. Warren by on behalf of Julia Ann Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 proposed order)(rf) (Entered: 11/19/2007)

PACER
5 Nov. 19, 2007

Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid by Charles J. LaDuca; Filing fee $ 25, receipt number 209427. (ga) (Entered: 11/20/2007)

PACER
6 Nov. 20, 2007

Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid by Alexandra C. Warren; Filing fee $ 25, receipt number 209428. (ga) (Entered: 11/20/2007)

PACER
7 Nov. 26, 2007

Letter/Correspondence to Attorney Gary E. Mason regarding admission status. (ga) (Entered: 11/26/2007)

PACER
8 Dec. 7, 2007

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by R. Brent Walton by on behalf of Julia Ann Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 proposed order)(rf) (Entered: 12/07/2007)

PACER
9 Dec. 10, 2007

ANSWER to Complaint by The County of Bexar.(rf) (Entered: 12/10/2007)

PACER
10 Dec. 10, 2007

NOTICE of Vacation by The County of Bexar (Gregory, Sue) (Entered: 12/10/2007)

PACER
11 Dec. 11, 2007

Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid by R. Brent Walton; Filing fee $ 25, receipt number 209727. (pjr, ) (Entered: 12/11/2007)

PACER
12 Dec. 12, 2007

ORDER for Scheduling Recommendations And Advisory Concerning Assignment of Magistrate Judge. The Parties shall submit a proposed scheduling order to the Court within sixty (60) days after the appearance of any defendant., Notice of right to consent to disposition of a civil case by a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 12/12/2007)

PACER
13 Dec. 12, 2007

ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 12/12/2007)

PACER
14 Dec. 13, 2007

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Alexander E. Barnett by on behalf of Julia Ann Jackson. (rf) (Entered: 12/13/2007)

PACER
15 Dec. 13, 2007

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gary E. Mason by on behalf of Julia Ann Jackson. (rf) (Entered: 12/13/2007)

PACER
17 Dec. 13, 2007

Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid by Alexander E. Barnett, Gary E. Mason, Nicholas A. Migliaccio; Filing fee $ 75. (rf) (Entered: 12/13/2007)

PACER
19 Dec. 14, 2007

Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid by Gary E. Mason; Filing fee $ 25, receipt number 209811. (ep, ) (Entered: 12/17/2007)

PACER
20 Dec. 14, 2007

Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid by Alexander E. Barnett; Filing fee $ 25, receipt number 209812. (ep, ) (Entered: 12/17/2007)

PACER
21 Dec. 14, 2007

Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid by Nicholas A. Migliaccio; Filing fee $ 25, receipt number 209813. (ep, ) (Entered: 12/17/2007)

PACER
18 Dec. 17, 2007

ORDER granting 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 12/17/2007)

PACER
22 Jan. 2, 2008

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Elmer Robert Keach, III on behalf of Julia Ann Jackson. (Warren, Alexandra) Modified on 1/2/2008, to reflect correct counsel (rf). (Entered: 01/02/2008)

PACER
Jan. 2, 2008

Notice of Correction: **NOTIFIED COUNSEL OF MODIFICATION OF TEXT TO REFLECT PROPOER COUNSEL FILING MOTION**** re 22 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Alexandra C. Warren. (rf) (Entered: 01/02/2008)

PACER
23 Jan. 4, 2008

ORDER granting 22 Motion of Robert Keach, III, to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 01/04/2008)

PACER
24 Jan. 8, 2008

Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid by Elmer Robert Keach, III; Filing fee $ 25 recvd. 1/7/08, receipt number 210105. (ga) (Entered: 01/08/2008)

PACER
25 Jan. 18, 2008

Scheduling Recommendations by Julia Ann Jackson, The County of Bexar. (Warren, Alexandra) Modified on 1/18/2008, to add filer (rf). (Entered: 01/18/2008)

PACER
Jan. 18, 2008

Notice of Correction: ***NOTIFIED COUNSEL OF ADDITION OF FILER − The County of Bexar***** re 25 Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order. (rf) (Entered: 01/18/2008)

PACER
26 Feb. 6, 2008

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 12 Order for Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order, Notice of Right to Consent to Magistrate Trial,, by The County of Bexar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gregory, Sue) (Entered: 02/06/2008)

PACER
27 Feb. 12, 2008

ORDER dismissing as moot 25 Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order ( Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order due by 2/15/2008.), granting 26 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 02/12/2008)

PACER
28 Feb. 14, 2008

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Laurence S. Kurth on behalf of The County of Bexar (Kurth, Laurence) (Entered: 02/14/2008)

PACER
29 Feb. 15, 2008

Scheduling Recommendations of All Parties by The County of Bexar, Julia Ann Jackson. (Kurth, Laurence) Modified on 2/15/2008, to add filer (rf). (Entered: 02/15/2008)

PACER
30 Feb. 15, 2008

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lori W. Hanson on behalf of The County of Bexar (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 02/15/2008)

PACER
Feb. 15, 2008

Notice of Correction: ***NOTIFIED COUNSEL OF ADDITION OF FILER − Julia Ann Jackson***** re 29 Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order. (rf) (Entered: 02/15/2008)

PACER
31 Feb. 20, 2008

CLASS CERTIFICATION SCHEDULING ORDER AND RELATED ORDERS OF THE COURT: ADR Report Deadline due by 4/24/2008. Discovery due by 9/2/2008.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rg1, ) (Entered: 02/20/2008)

PACER
32 Feb. 20, 2008

Court Advisory Concerning Discovery. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rg1, ) (Entered: 02/20/2008)

PACER
34 March 14, 2008

DEFICIENCY NOTICE: ***NOTIFIED COUNSEL THAT DOCUMENT IS DEFICIENT − A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE IS REQUIRED**** re 33 Notice (Other) (rf) (Entered: 03/14/2008)

PACER
35 March 17, 2008

NOTICE Change of Firm Affiliation by Julia Ann Jackson (Barnett, Alexander) (Entered: 03/17/2008)

PACER
36 March 25, 2008

NOTICE of Vacation by The County of Bexar (Gregory, Sue) (Entered: 03/25/2008)

PACER
37 April 23, 2008

ADR Report Filed − by The County of Bexar(Kurth, Laurence) (Entered: 04/23/2008)

PACER
38 April 24, 2008

ADR Report Filed − by Julia Ann Jackson(Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 04/24/2008)

PACER
39 April 30, 2008

****DOCUMENT IS DEFICIENT − INCORRECT CASE STYLE AND CASE NUMBER IS REFLECTED*****NOTICE of Change of Firm Affiliation and Change of Address for Alexander E. Barnett by Julia Ann Jackson (Barnett, Alexander) Modified on 4/30/2008, to designate deficiency (rf). (Entered: 04/30/2008)

PACER
40 April 30, 2008

DEFICIENCY NOTICE:****NOTIFIED COUNSEL THAT DOCUMENT IS DEFICIENT − INCORRECT CASE STYLE AND CASE NUMBER IS REFLECTED******re 39 Notice (Other) (rf) (Entered: 04/30/2008)

PACER
41 April 30, 2008

NOTICE Corrected Notice of Change of Firm Affiliation and Change of Address for Alexander E. Barnett by Julia Ann Jackson (Barnett, Alexander) (Entered: 04/30/2008)

PACER
42 June 2, 2008

* MOTION to Intervene Two Additional Named Plaintiffs and Proposed Class Representatives by Julia Ann Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Brief)(Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 06/02/2008)

PACER
43 June 3, 2008

DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Alexandra C. Warren: **Document must be filed Traditionally** (ep, ) (Entered: 06/03/2008)

PACER
44 June 5, 2008

MOTION to Intervene Two Additional Named Plaintiffs and Proposed Class Representatives by Julia Ann Jackson. (rg1, ) (Entered: 06/05/2008)

PACER
45 Aug. 6, 2008

ORDER GRANTING 44 Motion to Intervene Two Additional named Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf, ) (Entered: 08/06/2008)

PACER
46 Aug. 6, 2008

AMENDED COMPLAINT against The County of Bexar amending 1 Complaint., filed by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson.(rf, ) (Entered: 08/06/2008)

PACER
47 Sept. 3, 2008

NOTICE of Vacation of Laurence S. Kurth by The County of Bexar (Kurth, Laurence) (Entered: 09/03/2008)

PACER
48 Sept. 15, 2008

NOTICE of Vacation by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson (Harrington, James) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

PACER
49 Sept. 22, 2008

*Joint MOTION to Amend Class Certification Scheduling Order by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson, The County of Bexar. (Johnson, William) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

PACER
50 Sept. 25, 2008

NOTICE of Change of Address by Lori W. Hanson (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 09/25/2008)

PACER
51 Sept. 29, 2008

AGREED AMENDED CLASS CERTIFICATION SCHEDULING ORDER GRANTING 49 Motion to Amend Class Certification Schedule. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 09/30/2008)

PACER
52 Oct. 8, 2008

*Unopposed MOTION for Jury Trial by The County of Bexar. (Kurth, Laurence) (Entered: 10/08/2008)

PACER
53 Oct. 17, 2008

ORDER GRANTING 52 Motion for Jury Trial. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

PACER
54 Dec. 1, 2008

*Joint MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines for Class Certification by The County of Bexar, Erica Bernal, Julia Ann Jackson, Martin Martinez. (Kurth, Laurence) Modified on 12/1/2008, to add filers (rf). (Entered: 12/01/2008)

PACER
55 Dec. 2, 2008

ORDER GRANTING 54 Motion to Extend Class Certification Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 12/02/2008)

PACER
56 Dec. 3, 2008

AMENDED CLASS CERTIFICATION SCHEDULING ORDER re 55 Order on Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 12/03/2008)

PACER
57 Dec. 16, 2008

NOTICE of Vacation by The County of Bexar (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 12/16/2008)

PACER
58 Jan. 15, 2009

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson, The County of Bexar. (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 01/15/2009)

PACER
59 Jan. 16, 2009

AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 01/16/2009)

PACER
60 Jan. 28, 2009

Agreed MOTION to Extend Deadlines by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson, The County of Bexar. (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 01/28/2009)

PACER
61 Jan. 28, 2009

ORDER GRANTING 60 Motion to Amend Class Certification Deadlines. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 01/29/2009)

PACER
62 March 31, 2009

Joint MOTION To Enter Consent Decree by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson, The County of Bexar. (Johnson, William) (Entered: 03/31/2009)

PACER
63 April 2, 2009

CONSENT DECREE GRANTING 62 Joint MOTION To Enter Consent Decree filed by Erica Bernal, The County of Bexar, Julia Ann Jackson, Martin Martinez. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 04/02/2009)

PACER
64 April 15, 2009

Joint MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson. (Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 04/15/2009)

PACER
65 April 29, 2009

SECOND AGREED AMENDED CLASS CERTIFICATION SCHEDULING ORDER re: 64 Joint MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines filed by Erica Bernal, Julia Ann Jackson, Martin Martinez.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 04/29/2009)

PACER
66 May 7, 2009

NOTICE of Unavailability of Laurence S. Kurth by The County of Bexar (Kurth, Laurence) (Entered: 05/07/2009)

PACER
67 May 21, 2009

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation for Class Certification Briefing by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 05/21/2009)

PACER
68 May 27, 2009

****DOCUMENT IS DEFICIENT − MISSING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE****NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance for Alexander Barnett, Esq. by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson (Warren, Alexandra) Modified on 5/27/2009, to designate deficiency (rf). (Entered: 05/27/2009)

PACER
69 May 27, 2009

DEFICIENCY NOTICE: ***NOTIFIED COUNSEL THAT A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE IS REQUIRED**** re 68 Notice (Other), Notice (Other) (rf) (Entered: 05/27/2009)

PACER
70 May 27, 2009

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance for Alexander Barnett, Esq. (Corrected) by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson (Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 05/27/2009)

PACER
71 May 29, 2009

MOTION to Compel Supplemental Discovery Responses by The County of Bexar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit B, # 7 Exhibit B−1, # 8 Exhibit B−2, # 9 Proposed Order on Defendant's Motion to Compel)(Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 05/29/2009)

PACER
72 June 1, 2009

ORDER GRANTING 67 Motion for Leave to File Class Certification Brief in Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 06/01/2009)

PACER
73 June 3, 2009

ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 71 MOTION to Compel Supplemental Discovery Responses filed by The County of Bexar. Signed by Judge Fred Biery.. Referral

PACER
75 June 4, 2009

AFFIDAVIT in Support of 74 MOTION to Certify Class by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6 − Part 1, # 7 Exhibit 6 − Part 2, # 8 Exhibit 7 − Part 1, # 9 Exhibit 7 − Part 2, # 10 Exhibit 7 − Part 3, # 11 Exhibit 8, # 12 Exhibit 9, # 13 Exhibit 10, # 14 Exhibit 11, # 15 Exhibit 12 − Part 1, # 16 Exhibit 12 − Part 2, # 17 Exhibit 13, # 18 Exhibit 14, # 19 Exhibit 15, # 20 Exhibit 16 − Part 1, # 21 Exhibit 16 − Part 2, # 22 Exhibit 17 − Part 1, # 23 Exhibit 17 − Part 2, # 24 Exhibit 18 − Part 1, # 25 Exhibit 18 − Part 2, # 26 Exhibit 19, # 27 Exhibit 20, # 28 Exhibit 21, # 29 Exhibit 22, # 30 Exhibit 23, # 31 Exhibit 24, # 32 Exhibit 25)(Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 06/04/2009)

PACER
76 June 4, 2009

SUPPLEMENT to 75 Affidavit in Support,,, Certificate of Service by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson. (Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 06/04/2009)

PACER
77 June 12, 2009

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson, re 71 MOTION to Compel Supplemental Discovery Responses filed by Defendant The County of Bexar (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter dated June 3, 2009)(Lock, Sam) (Entered: 06/12/2009)

PACER
78 June 17, 2009

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by The County of Bexar, re 71 MOTION to Compel Supplemental Discovery Responses filed by Defendant The County of Bexar (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 06/17/2009)

PACER
79 June 24, 2009

Opposed MOTION to Exclude The Expert Report And Testimony of Professor Lonny Hoffman by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 06/24/2009)

PACER
80 June 26, 2009

RESPONSE in Support, filed by The County of Bexar, re 71 MOTION to Compel Supplemental Discovery Responses filed by Defendant The County of Bexar (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 06/26/2009)

PACER
81 July 2, 2009

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by The County of Bexar, re 74 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Plaintiff Erica Bernal, Plaintiff Julia Ann Jackson, Plaintiff Martin Martinez And Brief in Support Thereof (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Appendix Supporting Defendant's Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification and Brief in Support Thereof)(Johnson, William) (Entered: 07/02/2009)

PACER
82 July 6, 2009

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by The County of Bexar, re 79 Opposed MOTION to Exclude The Expert Report And Testimony of Professor Lonny Hoffman filed by Plaintiff Erica Bernal, Plaintiff Julia Ann Jackson, Plaintiff Martin Martinez (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order)(Johnson, William) (Entered: 07/06/2009)

PACER
83 July 8, 2009

MOTION for Hearing re 81 Response in Opposition to Motion, 74 MOTION to Certify Class by The County of Bexar. (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 07/08/2009)

PACER
84 July 16, 2009

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson, re 74 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Plaintiff Erica Bernal, Plaintiff Julia Ann Jackson, Plaintiff Martin Martinez (Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 07/16/2009)

PACER
85 July 17, 2009

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson, re 79 Opposed MOTION to Exclude The Expert Report And Testimony of Professor Lonny Hoffman filed by Plaintiff Erica Bernal, Plaintiff Julia Ann Jackson, Plaintiff Martin Martinez (Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 07/17/2009)

PACER
86 July 22, 2009

NOTICE of Vacation by The County of Bexar (Johnson, William) (Entered: 07/22/2009)

PACER
87 Oct. 1, 2009

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 71 Motion to Compel Signed by Judge John W. Primomo. (rf) (Entered: 10/01/2009)

PACER
Oct. 1, 2009

Motions No Longer Referred: 71 MOTION to Compel Supplemental Discovery Responses (rf) (Entered: 10/01/2009)

PACER
89 Nov. 10, 2009

Unopposed MOTION to Amend Complaint by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint)(Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/10/2009)

PACER
90 Nov. 13, 2009

Second MOTION to Compel and for Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Court Order by The County of Bexar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 11/13/2009)

PACER
91 Nov. 16, 2009

ORDER GRANTING 89 Motion to Amend Complaint. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rf) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

PACER
92 Nov. 16, 2009

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against The County of Bexar amending 46 Amended Complaint 1 Complaint filed by Erica Bernal Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson.(rf) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

PACER
93 Nov. 18, 2009

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by The County of Bexar concerning Defendant's Second Motion to Compel and for Sanctions with Order to Abate . (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 11/18/2009)

PACER
94 Nov. 18, 2009

NOTICE of Unavailability of Lori W. Hanson by The County of Bexar (Hanson, Lori) (Entered: 11/18/2009)

PACER
95 Nov. 25, 2009

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Erica Bernal, Martin Martinez, Julia Ann Jackson, re 90 Second MOTION to Compel and for Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Court Order filed by Defendant The County of Bexar (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Warren, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/25/2009)

PACER
96 Dec. 11, 2009

ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 90 Second MOTION to Compel and for Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Court Order filed by The County of Bexar, 79 Opposed MOTION to Exclude The Expert Report And Testimony of Professor Lonny Hoffman filed by Erica Bernal, Julia Ann Jackson, Martin Martinez. Signed by Judge Fred Biery.. Referral Magistrate Judge: John W. Primomo. (rf, ) (Entered: 12/11/2009)

PACER
97 Dec. 18, 2009

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by The County of Bexar re Defendant's Second Motion to Compel and for Sanctions . (Kurth, Laurence) (Entered: 12/18/2009)

PACER
98 Jan. 26, 2010

ORDER GRANTING 79 Motion to exclude the expert report and testimony of Professor Lonny Hoffman. Signed by Judge John W. Primomo. (rf) (Entered: 01/26/2010)

PACER
99 Feb. 1, 2010

ORDER GRANTING 90 Motion to Compel and Sanctions. Signed by Judge John W. Primomo. (rf) (Entered: 02/01/2010)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 15, 2007

Closing Date: 2013

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All individuals charged with misdemeanor or minor crimes who were strip searched upon entry into the Bexar County Detention Center

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

County

County of Bexar

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Western District of Texas 5:07-cv-00928

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Reporting

Training

Amount Defendant Pays: $3,500,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Strip search policy (facilities)

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