Case: Medina v. County of San Bernardino

5:07-cv-01600 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Dec. 5, 2007

Closed Date: 2008

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Case Summary

On December 5, 2007, a practicing Muslim woman, represented by the ACLU, filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 against the County of San Bernadino in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. She alleged that the defendants had violated her civil rights by forcing her to remove her headscarf (hijab) while she was in custody in San Bernardino County's West Valley Detention Center. (She had been arrested for having an invalid train pass.)

On October 17, 2008, the parties settled the case. The settlement agreement specified that Muslim women must be provided a private area to remove their headscarves after arrest and must be provided with county-issued headscarves to cover themselves when they are in the presence of men. The county also paid $10,000 in damages and $35,000 in attorney fees.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (4/14/2009)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Lapidus, Lenora M. (New Jersey)

Mach, Daniel (District of Columbia)

Migdal, Ariela M (New York)

Nataranjan, Ranjana (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Fox, Dana Alden (California)

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Documents in this case

5:07-cv-01600

Docket [PACER]

Jameelah Medina v. County of San Bernardino

Dec. 17, 2008

Dec. 17, 2008

Docket
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First Amended Complaint for Damages

Jameelah Medina v. County of San Bernardino

Jan. 11, 2008

Jan. 11, 2008

Complaint
21

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Defendants Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 4th Claim for Relief of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint

Jameelah Medina v. County of San Bernardino

Jan. 31, 2008

Jan. 31, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
26

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Answer to First Amended Complaint

Jameelah Medina v. County of San Bernardino

March 5, 2008

March 5, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief

5:07-cv-01600

Settlement Agreement

Medina v. County of San Bernadino

Oct. 17, 2008

Oct. 17, 2008

Settlement Agreement
43

5:07-cv-01600

Order Dismissing Case

Jameelah Medina v. County of San Bernardino

Dec. 17, 2008

Dec. 17, 2008

Order/Opinion

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Docket

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Docket for: Jameelah Medina v. County of San Bernardino
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1 Dec. 5, 2007

COMPLAINT against defendants Does(1 through 10, in their official capacities), Craig Roberts(in his individual capacity), Craig Roberts(in his official capacity), County of San Bernardino, Gary Penrod (in his individual capacity), Gary Penrod (in his official capacity), Does(1 through 10, individual capacities).(Filing fee $350 paid), filed by plaintiff Jameelah Medina.(gg) (Entered: 12/07/2007)

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2 Dec. 5, 2007

APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY Daniel Mach for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID filed by plaintiff Jameelah Medina.Lodged Order. (gg) (Entered: 12/07/2007)

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4 Dec. 5, 2007

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina. (gg) (Entered: 12/07/2007)

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Dec. 5, 2007

20-day Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 as to defendants Does (1 through 10, in their official capacities), Craig Roberts (in his individual capacity), Craig Roberts (in his official capacity), County of San Bernardino, Gary Penrod (in his individual capacity), Gary Penrod (in his official capacity), Does (1 through 10, in their individual capacities). (gg)

3 Dec. 7, 2007

NOTICE of Related Case filed by plaintiff Jameelah Medina. Related Case: SACV07-1012 DOC (MLGx) (gg) (Entered: 12/07/2007)

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5 Dec. 7, 2007

NOTICE OF FILING FEE DUE on Pro Hac Vice Application mailed to attorney Ariela M Migdal for Plaintiff Jameelah Medina. (mrgo) (Entered: 12/10/2007)

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6 Dec. 7, 2007

NOTICE OF FILING FEE DUE on Pro Hac Vice Application mailed to attorney Lenora M Lapidus for Plaintiff Jameelah Medina. (mrgo) (Entered: 12/10/2007)

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7 Dec. 7, 2007

APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY Lenora Lapidus for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by plaintiff Jameelah Medina. Lodged order. (mrgo) (Entered: 12/10/2007)

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8 Dec. 7, 2007

APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY Ariela Migdal for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by plaintiff Jameelah Medina. Lodged order. (mrgo) (Entered: 12/10/2007)

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9 Dec. 8, 2007

ORDER by Judge Virginia A. Phillips Granting APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY Lenora Lapidus for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. 7 by Lenora M. Lapidus to appear on behalf of Plaintiff Jameelah Medina.Hector O. Villagra is designated as local counsel. Fee PAID. (la) (Entered: 12/11/2007)

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10 Dec. 8, 2007

ORDER by Judge Virginia A. Phillips Granting APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY Ariela Migdal for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. 8 by Ariela M. Migdal to appear on behalf of Plaintiff Jameelah Medina and Hector O. Villagra is designated as local counsel. Fee PAID. (la) (Entered: 12/11/2007)

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Dec. 11, 2007

DOCUMENT number 11, Order Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney deleted for the following reason: duplicate entry.(la)

11 Dec. 13, 2007

ORDER by Judge Virginia A. Phillips granting APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY Daniel Mach for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. 2 (mrgo) (Entered: 12/17/2007)

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12 Dec. 18, 2007

STANDING ORDER. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES (See document for details), by Judge Virginia A. Phillips. (de) (Entered: 12/19/2007)

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13 Dec. 28, 2007

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS AMENDING STANDING ORDER held before Judge Virginia A. Phillips : Effective January 1, 2008, electronic filing ("e-filing") will be mandatory for all new and pending civil cases in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Information about the Court's Electronic Case Filing system is available on the Court's website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov/cmecf. The "e-filing" of all documents required to be "e-filed" in this matter pursuant to General Order No. 07-08 shall be comple ted by 4:00 p.m. on the date due. Any be stricken by the Court.Counsel shall provide one conformed courtesy copy of any "e-filed" document. With the exception of reply briefs for motions on the Court's hearing calendar, such courtesy copies shall be delivered no later than noon of the day following "e-filing." Courtesy copies of reply briefs, however, shall be provided by 5:00 p.m. on the day of filing, and shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside,California 92501. (am) (Entered: 12/31/2007)

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14 Jan. 9, 2008

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina, upon Gary Penrod(in his individual capacity) served on 12/26/2007, answer due 1/15/2008. The Summons and Complaint were served by Personal service, by State statute, upon Stephanie Carr, Office Assistant II. Due Dilligence declaration no. Original Summons yes. (Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

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15 Jan. 9, 2008

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina, upon Craig Roberts(in his individual capacity) served on 12/26/2007, answer due 1/15/2008. The Summons and Complaint were served by Substituted service, by State statute, upon Lester Trull, Sergeant. Due Dilligence declaration no. Original Summons yes. (Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

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16 Jan. 9, 2008

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina, upon County of San Bernardino served on 12/26/2007, answer due 1/15/2008. The Summons and Complaint were served by Personal service, by State statute, upon Mary Mayes, Executive Secretary II. Due Dilligence declaration no. Original Summons yes. (Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

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17 Jan. 11, 2008

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants County of San Bernardino, Gary Penrod(in his individual capacity), Does(1 through 10, in their individual capacities); Party Craig Roberts and Craig Roberts terminated amending Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1,filed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina (Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 01/11/2008)

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18 Jan. 15, 2008

AMENDED NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina. (Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 01/15/2008)

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19 Jan. 25, 2008

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Jameelah Medina, of First Amended Complaint served on County of San Bernardino served on 01/16/08. (Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 01/25/2008)

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20 Jan. 25, 2008

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Jameelah Medina, of First Amended Complaint served on Gary Penrod served on 01/16/08. (Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 01/25/2008)

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21 Jan. 31, 2008

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss 4th Claim for Relief of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by DEFENDANTS County of San Bernardino.Motion set for hearing on 2/25/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge Virginia A. Phillips. (Fox, Dana) (Entered: 01/31/2008)

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22 Feb. 4, 2008

ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 07-02 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case DECLINED by Judge David O. Carter, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. SA CV 07-1012 DOC (MLGx) (la) (Entered: 02/08/2008)

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23 Feb. 11, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION to Dismiss 4th Claim for Relief of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint 21 filed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina. (Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 02/11/2008)

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24 Feb. 25, 2008

MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Virginia A. Phillips DENYING defendant San Bernardino's MOTION to Dismiss 4th Claim for Relief of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint 21 and orders that Defendant file its Answer to the Complaint forthwith. Court Reporter: Phyllis Preston. (mrgo) Modified on 2/26/2008 (mrgo, ). (Entered: 02/26/2008)

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25 Feb. 26, 2008

DECLARATION of EUGENE S. SUH MOTION TO DISMISS MOTION to Dismiss 4th Claim for Relief of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint 21 filed by Defendant County of San Bernardino. (Fox, Dana) (Entered: 02/26/2008)

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26 March 5, 2008

ANSWER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by DEFENDANTS County of San Bernardino.(Fox, Dana) (Entered: 03/05/2008)

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27 June 2, 2008

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Virginia A. Phillips. ( Scheduling Conference set for 8/4/2008 at 01:30 PM before Judge Virginia A. Phillips.) (mrgo) (Entered: 06/03/2008)

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29 July 25, 2008

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4 - 5 days, filed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina.. (Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 07/25/2008)

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30 July 28, 2008

SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE SELECTION: REQUEST AND NOTICE re: Order, Set Hearings 27 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Fox, Dana) (Entered: 07/28/2008)

2 Proposed Order

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31 July 29, 2008

NOTICE AND REQUEST of Settlement Procedure Selection (Sp1); parties request to Appear Before Magistrate for settlement proceedings. Filed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re Settlement Procedure Selection)(Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 07/29/2008)

2 Proposed Order re Settlement Procedure Selection

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32 Aug. 4, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Dana Alden Fox on behalf of Defendant County of San Bernardino (Fox, Dana) (Entered: 08/04/2008)

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33 Aug. 4, 2008

MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held before Judge Virginia A. Phillips: As lead counsel, Dana Fox, was not in attendance at today's hearing, the Scheduling Conference is continued to 9/8/2008 01:30 PM. IT IS SO ORDERED.Court Reporter: Kyung Lee-Green.Tape #: N/A. (ad) (Entered: 08/05/2008)

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34 Sept. 5, 2008

Joint STIPULATION to Continue SCHEDULING CONFERENCE from September 8, 2008 to October 8, 2008 filed by DEFENDANTS County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Fox, Dana) (Entered: 09/05/2008)

2 Proposed Order

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35 Sept. 8, 2008

ORDER CONTINUING THE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Virginia A. Phillips, re Stipulation to Continue 34 . ( Scheduling Conference reset for 9/22/2008 at 01:30 PM before Judge Virginia A. Phillips.) (mrgo) (Entered: 09/08/2008)

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36 Sept. 19, 2008

Joint STIPULATION to Reschedule SCHEDULING CONFERENCE filed by DEFENDANTS County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Fox, Dana) (Entered: 09/19/2008)

2 Proposed Order

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37 Sept. 19, 2008

ORDER by Judge Virginia A. Phillips, re Stipulation to Reschedule 36 ( Scheduling Conference continued to 10/20/2008 at 01:30 PM before Judge Virginia A. Phillips.) (mrgo) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

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39 Oct. 17, 2008

NOTICE of Settlement filed by Defendant County of San Bernardino. (Fox, Dana) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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40 Oct. 30, 2008

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER CLOSING held before Judge Virginia A. Phillips: Notice of Settlement filed on October 17, 2008 (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (am) (Entered: 10/30/2008)

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41 Nov. 4, 2008

APPLICATION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiff Jameelah Medina. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Settlement Agreement, # 2 Proposed Order)(Villagra, Hector) (Entered: 11/04/2008)

2 Exhibit 1 - Settlement Agreement

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3 Proposed Order

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43 Dec. 17, 2008

ORDER DISMISSING CASE by Judge Virginia A. Phillips. The Complaint is hereby dismissed with prejudice, subject to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, attached to the Request for Dismissal of Case as Exhibit 1 and incorporated into the record herein. (mrgo) (Entered: 12/18/2008)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 5, 2007

Closing Date: 2008

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

a practicing Muslim woman

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

ACLU of Southern California

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

County

County of San Bernardino

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 5:07-cv-01600

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

General/Misc.:

Religious programs / policies

Search policies

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

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