Case: Hopson v. Baltimore / Carter v. Baltimore City Police Dept.

1:04-cv-03842 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Dec. 6, 2004

Closed Date: March 19, 2015

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Case Summary

On December 6, 2004, a group of African-American police officers brought a lawsuit against their employer, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), as well as various other municipal entities, including the City of Baltimore and the Baltimore City Council, in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiffs alleged that they had been discriminated against in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e and giving rise to a cause of action …

On December 6, 2004, a group of African-American police officers brought a lawsuit against their employer, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), as well as various other municipal entities, including the City of Baltimore and the Baltimore City Council, in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiffs alleged that they had been discriminated against in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e and giving rise to a cause of action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Specifically, the plaintiffs contended that the BPD had engaged in a pattern and practice of disparate discipline with respect to African-American police officers, claiming that the excessive subjectivity in the disciplinary process resulted in both unintentional and/or intentional discrimination against African American officers on the basis of their race. The complaint alleged that African American and white officers would commit the same disciplinary offenses, but the African American officers' offenses were rated as more severe and thus they routinely received harsher discipline--including more frequent termination--as a result. The hostile work environment alleged in the complaint included derogatory comments such as the n-word and having dog feces wrapped in an African American-owned newspaper left on officers' desks. Other harassment allegations included nooses in lockers, being assigned to low-level duties to prevent advancement, and superior African American officers having their authority undermined by subordinate white officers.

The case settled on June 18, 2009. In the settlement, Defendants paid $4.5 million. A $2.5 million was funded to pay the individual claims of the 15 plaintiffs set up a $2.5 million fund to pay the individual claims of the 15 plaintiffs. The remaining $2 million was allocated towards addressing the discriminatory culture, including leadership classes, training on the disciplinary process, and hiring a consultant to assist with antidiscrimination efforts.

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On October 16, 2013, one of the original plaintiffs, acting pro se, moved for summary judgment for violation of a civil court order in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Northern Division against the BPD and the City of Baltimore. Plaintiff alleged a violation of the Settlement Agreement's Confidentiality provision by providing potential employers with the plaintiff's full personnel file. The case was assigned to District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. 

On November 21, 2013, defendants filed a motion in opposition, arguing that no evidence suggested that BPD violated the settlement agreement and that plaintiff failed to prove a causal connection between BPD’s actions and plaintiff’s inability to procure employment. 

On December 6, 2013, the case was assigned to Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner. On August 1, 2014, after settlement conferences proved unsuccessful, Magistrate Judge Gesner issued a report recommending that plaintiff's motion be denied. Magistrate Judge Gesner found that plaintiff signed the Public Safety Release authorizing “full disclosure of all records” almost four years after he signed the Settlement Agreement and, the plaintiff arguably waived the dates of service provision, permitting the BPD to provide full disclosure. Also, the Judge also noted that mentioned the City was not vicariously liable for the BPD's actions.

On September 16, 2014, Judge Quarles adopted Magistrate Judge Gesner’s report and recommendation, denying plaintiff’s motion. The court held that plaintiff had failed to meet his burden of presenting clear and convincing evidence of a knowing violation of the settlement agreement or show resultant harm.

On March 19, 2015, plaintiff filed an appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. 

On March 27, 2015, a panel including Judges Harvie Wilkinson III., Robert B. King, and Stephanie D. Thacker affirmed the district court’s denial of summary judgment for the reasons stated by the district court.

This case is closed.

Summary Authors

Margo Schlanger (7/9/2009)

Takeshi Yamamoto (11/10/2022)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Brown, Kristin King (District of Columbia)

Carter, Charles (Maryland)

Cross, David Daniel (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Auerbach, Joshua Neal (Maryland)

Conti, Michael Francis (Maryland)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

1:04-cv-03842

Docket

Hopson v. Baltimore

March 12, 2008

March 12, 2008

Docket
18-3

1:04-cv-03842

Complaint

Hopson v. Baltimore

June 13, 2005

June 13, 2005

Complaint
36

1:04-cv-03842

Opinion

Hopson v. Baltimore

Nov. 22, 2005

Nov. 22, 2005

Order/Opinion

232 F.R.D. 228

306

1:04-cv-03842

Stipulation of dismissal and retention of jurisdiction to enforce Settlement Agreement

Hopson v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore

June 23, 2009

June 23, 2009

Settlement Agreement
345

1:04-cv-03842

Report and Recommendation

Hopson v. Baltimore

Aug. 1, 2014

Aug. 1, 2014

Magistrate Report/Recommendation
347

1:04-cv-03842

Memorandum Opinion

Hopson v. Baltimore

Sept. 16, 2014

Sept. 16, 2014

Order/Opinion

2014 WL 4662339

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5138854/hopson-v-city-of-baltimore/

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Docket for: Hopson v. City Of Baltimore
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1 Dec. 6, 2004

COMPLAINT against Baltimore City Police Department, City Of Baltimore, Thomas Frazier, Leonard D. Hamm, Maria Korman, Sean R. Malone, Gary May, Edward T. Norris, Martin O'Malley ( Filing fee $ 150 receipt number 2299387.), filed by Karen Alston, Jacques Bonaparte, Christine Boyd, Charles H. Carter, Leslie Edwards, Michael Edwards, Anthony Ellison, Michael Farrar, Erica Foote, Anthony Goode, Lynell Green, Louis H. Hopson, John M. Mack, Shirley Onyango, Carlos Perry, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Melvin Russell, Edward Tindel, Antoine Travers, Exdol Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/08/2004)

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2 Dec. 6, 2004

Jury Trial Demand by Karen Alston, Jacques Bonaparte, Christine Boyd, Charles H. Carter, Leslie Edwards, Michael Edwards, Anthony Ellison, Michael Farrar, Erica Foote, Anthony Goode, Lynell Green, Louis H. Hopson, John M. Mack, Shirley Onyango, Carlos Perry, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Melvin Russell, Edward Tindel, Antoine Travers, Exdol Williams. (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/08/2004)

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3 Dec. 8, 2004

Summons Issued 20 days as to Baltimore City Police Department, City Of Baltimore, Thomas Frazier, Leonard D. Hamm, Maria Korman, Sean R. Malone, Gary May, Edward T. Norris, Martin O'Malley. (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/08/2004)

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4 Feb. 3, 2005

AMENDED COMPLAINT against City Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department, Martin O'Malley, Leonard D. Hamm, Edward T. Norris, Thomas Frazier, Sean R. Malone, Maria Korman, Gary May, filed by Leslie Edwards, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Charles H. Carter, Maurice Price, Louis H. Hopson, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of service# 2 Exhibit sheet for exhibit a-d# 3 Exhibit E# 4 Exhibit F# 5 Exhibit G# 6 Exhibit H# 7 Highlighted version of amended complaint)(Fine, Lisa) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

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5 Feb. 18, 2005

MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Leonard D. Hamm, Sean R. Malone, Baltimore City Police Department, Martin O'Malley, Edward T. Norris, Thomas Frazier, Maria Korman, Gary May. Responses due by 3/7/2005 (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/18/2005)

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6 Feb. 24, 2005

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 5 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. Responses due by 3/14/2005 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order # 2 Affidavit of service)(Isakoff, Peter) (Entered: 02/24/2005)

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7 Feb. 24, 2005

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response Response due by 3/28/2005. (Judge Davis) (Entered: 02/24/2005)

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8 March 22, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa R Fine on behalf of all plaintiffs (Fine, Lisa) (Entered: 03/22/2005)

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9 March 22, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin King Brown on behalf of all plaintiffs (Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 03/22/2005)

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10 March 22, 2005

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Fine, Lisa) (Entered: 03/22/2005)

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11 March 28, 2005

RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. Replies due by 4/11/2005. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Fine, Lisa) (Entered: 03/28/2005)

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12 April 6, 2005

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Leonard D. Hamm, Sean R. Malone, Baltimore City Police Department, Martin O'Malley, Edward T. Norris, Thomas Frazier, Maria Korman, Gary May. Responses due by 4/25/2005 (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/06/2005)

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13 April 6, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Karen Stakem Hornig on behalf of all defendants (Hornig, Karen) (Entered: 04/06/2005)

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14 April 7, 2005

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 12 Motion of defendants for Leave to File Excess Pages of no more than 35 pages. Signed by Judge Andre M Davis on 4/7/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/07/2005)

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15 April 8, 2005

REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Leonard D. Hamm, Sean R. Malone, Baltimore City Police Department, Martin O'Malley, Edward T. Norris, Thomas Frazier, Maria Korman, Gary May. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Sutton Case - unpublished)(Hornig, Karen) (Entered: 04/08/2005)

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16 April 8, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Neal Auerbach on behalf of all defendants (Auerbach, Joshua) (Entered: 04/08/2005)

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17 May 22, 2005

LETTER ORDER denying 5 Motion to Dismiss (Judge Davis) (Entered: 05/22/2005)

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18 June 13, 2005

MOTION to Amend/Correct Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. Responses due by 6/30/2005 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order# 2 Second Amended Complaint# 3 Affidavit of Service# 4 Exhibit Sheet for Exhibits A to H# 5 Exhibit I# 6 Exhibit J# 7 Highlighted Version of Amended Complaint)(Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 06/13/2005)

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19 June 14, 2005

ORDER granting 18 Motion of plaintiffs for leave to file a second amended complaint. Signed by Judge Andre M Davis on 6/14/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/14/2005)

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20 June 14, 2005

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department, filed by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. (Attachments: # 1 highlight copy of amended complaint)(slf, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 6/15/2005 (eg, Deputy Clerk). (c/rec'd & c/s to chambers 6/15/05) (Entered: 06/14/2005)

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21 June 14, 2005

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint and the Second Amended Class Action Complaint served on Ralph S. Tyler, City Solicitor, Baltimore City Department of Law on 6/14/05, filed by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. (Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 06/14/2005)

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22 June 30, 2005

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department.(Tyler, Ralph) (Entered: 06/30/2005)

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23 July 7, 2005

Consent MOTION for Protective Order by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department. Responses due by 7/25/2005 (Harris, Elizabeth) Modified on 7/7/2005 (slf, Deputy Clerk).(FILED IN ERROR, NOT A MOTION) (Entered: 07/07/2005)

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24 July 8, 2005

Correspondence re: Proposed Order (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/08/2005)

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25 July 11, 2005

PROTECTIVE/CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER (Judge Davis) (Entered: 07/11/2005)

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26 Aug. 15, 2005

NOTICE of service of motion to compel discovery by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry (Attachments: # 1 Motion to Compel# 2 Notice of Filing Under Seal)(Fine, Lisa) (Entered: 08/15/2005)

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27 Aug. 23, 2005

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm for Discovery. Signed by Judge Andre M Davis on 8/23/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/23/2005)

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28 Oct. 3, 2005

NOTICE of service of response to motion to compel discovery by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/03/2005)

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29 Oct. 5, 2005

NOTICE of service of reply to response to motion to compel discovery by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Reply In Further Support Of Their Motion To Compel Discovery)(Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 10/05/2005)

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30 Oct. 14, 2005

MOTION to Compel Discovery by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. Responses due by 10/31/2005 (Attachments: # 1 Opposition to Motion# 2 Certificate of Discovery)(Fine, Lisa) (Entered: 10/14/2005)

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31 Oct. 20, 2005

PAPERLESS ORDER re 30 Scheduling a hearing on the Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel, Defendants' Opposition, and Plaintiffs' Reply for Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 1 p.m. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 10/20/05. (Grimm, Paul) (ake) (Entered: 10/20/2005)

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32 Oct. 21, 2005

MOTION to Seal Declaration of Michael Roosa by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department. Responses due by 11/7/2005 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/21/2005)

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33 Oct. 24, 2005

PAPERLESS ORDER re 32 GRANTING Defendants' Motion to File Declaration of Michael Roosa Under Seal. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 10/24/05. (Grimm, Paul)(ake) (Entered: 10/24/2005)

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34 Nov. 7, 2005

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Related to Class Certification Issues by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. Responses due by 11/28/2005 (Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 11/07/2005)

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35 Nov. 9, 2005

PAPERLESS ORDER re 26 29 30 34 For the reasons stated on the record in today's hearing, Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel is GRANTED in part, and DENIED in part. (Paper Nos. 26, 29, & 30). In addition, the parties' Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Related to Class Certification Issues is GRANTED (Paper No. 34). The new deadline for the completion of discovery will be established during the parties' meeting with the Court following the 30-day meet and confer period. This meeting will take place in Court on MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2005 AT 2 P.M., at which time the parties will present their discovery plan to the Court for review and approval. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 11/9/05. (Grimm, Paul) (ake) (Entered: 11/09/2005)

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Nov. 9, 2005

Discovery Hearing held on 11/9/2005 held before Judge Paul W. Grimm. (E.R.: Goldsmith.) (hsg, Deputy Clerk)

36 Nov. 22, 2005

MEMORANDUM & ORDER granting in part and denying in part 30 Motion of plaintiff to Compel. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 11/22/05. (This memorandum stems from the hearing and order (dkt entry #35) on Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel and related papers nos. 26, 29, & 30)(hml, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/22/2005 (hml, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 11/22/2005)

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37 Nov. 29, 2005

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings of 11/9/05 (file separately) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/29/2005)

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38 Dec. 5, 2005

MOTION of David D. Cross to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Leslie Edwards, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/05/2005)

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39 Dec. 5, 2005

ORDER granting 38 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by the Clerk on 12/5/05. (c/m 12/5/05 rk) (rank, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/05/2005)

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40 Dec. 6, 2005

PAPERLESS ORDER RESCHEDULING the time of the in Court Hearing on discovery to begin at 1:00 p.m.(Grimm, Paul)(jnf) (Entered: 12/06/2005)

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41 Dec. 7, 2005

Correspondence re: Hearing on Discovery Plan (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2005)

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42 Dec. 9, 2005

PAPERLESS ORDER re 41 APPROVING Defendants' Request to invite counsel on behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police to attend the Monday, December 12, 20005 hearing at 1 p.m. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 12/9/05. (Grimm, Paul) (ake) (Entered: 12/09/2005)

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43 Dec. 9, 2005

STIPULATION Stipulated Order Regarding Joint Discovery Plan by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Baltimore City Police Department, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. (Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 12/09/2005)

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44 Dec. 9, 2005

Supplemental to 43 Stipulation, filed by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry (Plaintiffs' Supplemental Submission with Respect to Proposed Joint Discovery Plan). (Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 12/09/2005)

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45 Dec. 11, 2005

RESPONSE re 44 Supplemental, Submission filed by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department. (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/11/2005)

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Dec. 12, 2005

Scheduling Conference held on 12/12/2005 held before Judge Paul W. Grimm. (Tape #1) (std, Deputy Clerk)

46 Dec. 13, 2005

LETTER ORDER summarizing rulings at the December 12, 2005 status hearing. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 12/13/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/13/2005)

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47 Dec. 16, 2005

Correspondence re: (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/16/2005)

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Dec. 16, 2005

Telephone Discovery Conference held on 12/16/2005 Pending negotiations held before Judge Paul W. Grimm. (slf, Deputy Clerk)

48 Dec. 22, 2005

Correspondence re: (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/22/2005)

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49 Dec. 22, 2005

Correspondence re: (Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 12/22/2005)

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50 Dec. 23, 2005

STIPULATION re 25 Protective/Confidentiality Order Stipulated Order Amending Stipulated Order Regarding Confidentiality of Discovery Material by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Baltimore City Police Department, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. (Cross, David) (Entered: 12/23/2005)

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51 Dec. 23, 2005

LETTER ORDER summarizing rulings from a telephone status hearing on Friday, December 16, 2005. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 12/23/05. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/23/2005)

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52 Dec. 23, 2005

Correspondence re: Proposed Preservation Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit No. 1 Proposed Preservation Order# 2 Exhibit No. 2 Preservation Email# 3 Exhibit No. 3 Preservation Email II)(Hornig, Karen) (Entered: 12/23/2005)

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53 Dec. 23, 2005

Correspondence re: (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-email# 2 Exhibit 2-Email)(Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 12/23/2005)

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54 Dec. 23, 2005

Correspondence re: Proposed Order For Preservation Of Documents Filed By Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Memorandum)(Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 12/23/2005)

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55 Dec. 27, 2005

ORDER DIRECTING defendants to provide particularized responses within 10 days. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 12/27/05. (jnl, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/27/2005)

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56 Dec. 28, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by David J Cynamon on behalf of Robert L. Smith (Cynamon, David) (Entered: 12/28/2005)

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57 Dec. 28, 2005

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings before the Court on 12/12/05 (file separately) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/29/2005)

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58 Jan. 3, 2006

Correspondence re: conflict discovery (Auerbach, Joshua) (Entered: 01/03/2006)

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59 Jan. 4, 2006

PAPERLESS ORDER re 58 - APPROVING the parties' request to schedule depositions on their agreed to dates of January 16, 2006 and January 19, 2006. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 1/4/06. (Grimm, Paul)(jnf) (Entered: 01/04/2006)

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60 Jan. 5, 2006

LETTER ORDER re: the parties proposed preservation orders (52 &54). This Order outlines what provisions shall be included in the preservation order and requests that defendants draft the revised order and have plaintiffs review it before electronically filing it with the Court within 10 days of this Order. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 1/5/06. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/05/2006)

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61 Jan. 10, 2006

Correspondence re: (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Auerbach, Joshua) (Entered: 01/10/2006)

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62 Jan. 11, 2006

Correspondence re: Response to Defendants' 1/10/06 Letter (Cynamon, David) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

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63 Jan. 11, 2006

PAPERLESS ORDER re Paper Nos. 61 & 62. I have reviewed the parties' letters regarding the discovery responses pertaining to the conflict issue. As a result, I order the following: (1) a hearing on the issues raised in the parties' letters will be held by telephone this FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2005 AT 12 P.M. Defense counsel shall coordinate and initiate the call and have a court reporter available to transcribe the hearing. (2) No further discovery motions shall be filed between the date of this Order and the hearing on Friday. If the parties' have additional discovery disputes, they may be raised during the telephone hearing. (3) Unless ordered by the Court at the hearing on Friday, or otherwise agreed to by counsel, Mr. Smith's deposition will take place as scheduled on Monday, January 16, 2006. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 01/11/06. (Grimm, Paul) (ake) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

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64 Jan. 11, 2006

Correspondence re: (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

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65 Jan. 13, 2006

Correspondence re: Smith discovery (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Auerbach, Joshua) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

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66 Jan. 13, 2006

Correspondence re: (Cross, David) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

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67 Jan. 17, 2006

STIPULATION re 60 Order, by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Baltimore City Police Department, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/17/2006)

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68 Jan. 17, 2006

APPEAL OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE DECISION to District Court by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department re 55 Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/17/2006)

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69 Jan. 19, 2006

RESPONSE re 68 Appeal of Magistrate Judge Decision to District Court Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Rule 72 Objection to Ruling of Magistrate Judge filed by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit 6# 7 Exhibit 7# 8 Exhibit 8# 9 Exhibit 9)(Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 01/19/2006)

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70 Jan. 23, 2006

PAPERLESS ORDER re 67 APPROVING Order for Preservation of Documents, Paper No. 67. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 01/23/06. (Grimm, Paul) (ake) (Entered: 01/23/2006)

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71 Jan. 24, 2006

LETTER ORDER RE: This letter responds to certain issues raised by defendants January 11, 2006 letter (#64), which was submitted in response to the Court's letter order of December 27, 2005(#55) and the letters submitted by defendants and the plaintiffs dated January 13, 2006 (#65 and 66) as therein set forth. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 1/23/06. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/24/2006)

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72 Jan. 25, 2006

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/25/2006)

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73 Jan. 26, 2006

Correspondence re: (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 01/26/2006)

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74 Feb. 7, 2006

Correspondence re: Robert Smith deposition (Auerbach, Joshua) (Entered: 02/07/2006)

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75 Feb. 8, 2006

Correspondence re: Defendants Request to Reopen the Deposition of Robert Smith (Cynamon, David) (Entered: 02/08/2006)

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76 Feb. 9, 2006

Correspondence re: (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/09/2006)

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77 Feb. 14, 2006

LETTER ORDER re 76 Miscellaneous Correspondence. Within 10 days of this Order, Defendant shall electronicall file its Motion to Compel on this discrete issue as therein set forth. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 2/10/06. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/14/2006)

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78 Feb. 14, 2006

LETTER ORDER re 74 Miscellaneous Correspondence summarizing rulings from 2/10/06 in which Defendant's request to re-open Mr. Smith's Deposition was Granted, and setting a briefing schedule for the anticipated Motion to Disqualify. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 2/10/06. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/14/2006)

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79 Feb. 14, 2006

Correspondence re: (Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/14/2006)

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80 Feb. 14, 2006

Correspondence re: Response to Defendants Correspondence Docket #79 (Brown, Kristin) (Entered: 02/14/2006)

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81 Feb. 17, 2006

Correspondence re: (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit 6)(Harris, Elizabeth) Modified on 2/22/2006 (slf, Deputy Clerk).(attachments rec'd 2/21/06 to be placed UNDER SEAL) (Entered: 02/17/2006)

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82 Feb. 21, 2006

Correspondence re: R. Smith conflict (Auerbach, Joshua) (Entered: 02/21/2006)

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83 Feb. 21, 2006

MOTION to Seal Defendants' Technology Plan by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department. Responses due by 3/10/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/21/2006)

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84 Feb. 21, 2006

Correspondence re: Response to Defendants Correspondence Docket #81 (Cross, David) (Entered: 02/21/2006)

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85 Feb. 22, 2006

PAPERLESS ORDER re 64 80 79 81 73 84 An in-court hearing shall be held on TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006 AT 10:30 A.M. regarding all of the confidentiality issues discussed in the above-referenced docket entries. No further briefing on these issues shall be filed without permission of the Court. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 02/22/06.(Grimm, Paul) (ake) (Entered: 02/22/2006)

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86 Feb. 22, 2006

LETTER ORDER Granting defendants request to file a letter motion to compel regarding issues that arose during Mr. Smith's continued deposition re 82 Miscellaneous Correspondence. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 2/22/06. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/22/2006)

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87 Feb. 22, 2006

MOTION to Compel Complete Response to Interrogatory No. 1 by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department. Responses due by 3/13/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Harris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/22/2006)

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88 Feb. 24, 2006

MOTION to Compel by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Baltimore City Police Department. Responses due by 3/13/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Smith Feb 20 Deposition Transcript# 2 Exhibit Smith Jan 16 Dep Transcript Excerpts)(Auerbach, Joshua) (Entered: 02/24/2006)

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89 Feb. 28, 2006

RESPONSE in Opposition re 88 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel filed by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. Replies due by 3/14/2006. (Cross, David) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

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90 March 1, 2006

STIPULATION re 87 MOTION to Compel Complete Response to Interrogatory No. 1 Joint Motion to Stay Proceedings on Defendants' Motion to Compel a Complete Response to Interrogatory Number One by Leslie Edwards, Louis H. Hopson, Jr, Charles Carter, Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore, Edward Tindel, Lynell Green, Shirley Onyango, Anthony Ellison, Exdol Williams, Erica Foote, Antoine Travers, Karen Alston, Maurice Price, Baltimore City Police Department, Zeinab Rabold, Jacques Bonaparte, Melvin Russell, Carlos Perry. (Cross, David) (Entered: 03/01/2006)

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91 March 1, 2006

PAPERLESS ORDER re 85 CHANGE IN HEARING START TIME The in-court hearing scheduled for TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006 regarding confidentiality issues, will begin at 10:00 a.m. rather than 10:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 03/01/06. (Grimm, Paul) (ake) (Entered: 03/01/2006)

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92 March 3, 2006

RESPONSE in Opposition re 88 MOTION to Compel filed by Robert L. Smith. Replies due by 3/17/2006. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Deposition Excerpts)(Cynamon, David) (Entered: 03/03/2006)

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93 March 3, 2006

PAPERLESS ORDER The parties' Joint Motion to Stay Proceedings on Defendants' Motion to Compel a Complete Response to Interrogatory Number One (Paper No. 90) is GRANTED. This stay relates to Defendants' Motion, Paper No. 87, and the clerk's office shall please administratively terminate the motion, to be reinstated if the stay is lifted. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 03/03/06.(Grimm, Paul) (ake) (Entered: 03/03/2006)

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94 March 3, 2006

Correspondence re: Smith motion to compel (Auerbach, Joshua) (Entered: 03/03/2006)

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95 March 3, 2006

Correspondence re: Opposition to Request to Reply (Cross, David) (Entered: 03/03/2006)

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96 March 6, 2006

PAPERLESS ORDER re 94 95 The Defendants' Request to file a Reply is DENIED. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 03/06/06. (Grimm, Paul) (ake) (Entered: 03/06/2006)

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March 7, 2006

Discovery Hearing held on 3/7/2006 held before Judge Paul W. Grimm (Court Reporter ER: Preston-Banks) (ggpb, Deputy Clerk)

Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 6, 2004

Closing Date: March 19, 2015

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Black police officers employed by the Baltimore Police Department

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Washington Lawyers' Committee

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

City

Baltimore Police Department

City of Baltimore

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 1:04-cv-03842

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 2009 - 2015

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Discipline

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Promotion

Training

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

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