Case: Beckford v. Florida Department of Corrections

2:06-cv-14324 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Filed Date: Nov. 13, 2006

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Beckford and 13 other female former employees worked at Martin Correctional Institution (located in Indiantown, Florida) between 1999 and 2002. Most of the women worked as nurses, one worked as a physician, and another worked as a classification officer. Each of the female employees worked in the "close management" housing dorms at Martin. The nurses entered the close management dorms each day to pass medication toinmates, answer sick calls, and respond to medical emergencies. The other for…

inmates, answer sick calls, and respond to medical emergencies. The other former employees entered the close management dorms at least several times each week to perform similar duties or to discuss administrative matters with inmates. While the women were employed at Martin, the close management inmates abused staff, especially female staff. When the inmates saw female employees approaching one of the close management dorms, the inmates called the employees names through the exterior cell windows and explained, in graphic detail, the sexual liberties that the inmates would take with the employees, if given the opportunity. The inmates often exposed themselves and masturbated directly at staff. The female employees complained to prison management, including the warden, about the conduct of the inmates, and they filed numerous disciplinary reports regarding inmate harassment. The female employees alleged that management ordinarily ignored these complaints. Martin maintained a sexual harassment policy, but the female employees understood the policy to cover only harassment by other employees and outside vendors who transacted with the Department, not inmates.

In 2001, the former employees and others sued the Department in a Florida court. The female employees alleged that the Department violated state law by creating a hostile work environment and successfully sought class certification. In March 2006, the employees amended their complaint to add a federal claim under Title VII. The Department then removed the case to the Northern District of Florida, which later decertified the class and transferred the claims to the Southern District of Florida.

The plaintiffs' complaint against the Florida Department of Corrections was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Pierce Division, on November 13, 2006. The complaint - filed under the Florida Human Rights Act of 1977, the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - sought injunctive, declaratory and equitable relief and damages, alleging that the Department maintained a policy and pattern and practice of gender-based discriminatory treatment. The discovery process was vigorously contested by both parties, as Defendant repeatedly filed Motions for Extension of Time and Motions for Protective Orders while Plaintiff filed, and was granted, a Motion to Compel. On May 8, 2008, the Court issued an Order granting in part and denying in part a Motion for Summary Judgment filed by the Defendant. The only part of the Motion which was granted asserted that the Plaintiffs lacked standing to seek injunctive relief.

The case was tried before a jury and, on May 13, 2008, the jury returned a verdict entering judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs. The Court - Judge Jose E. Martinez - entered judgment against the Defendants on May 15, awarding each Plaintiff damages in the amount of $45,000. On May 30, Defendant filed a Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law or in the Alternative New Trial; this Motion was denied by the Court on February 23, 2009. The Defendant then appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, which ultimately affirmed and upheld the judgment of the District Court on May 7, 2010.

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Judge(s)

Fay, Peter Thorp (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Davis, John Clark (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Burgreen, Maura McNay (Florida)

Faragasso, Laura Beth (Florida)

Hudson, Edwin Robert (Florida)

Judge(s)

Fay, Peter Thorp (Florida)

Lynch, Frank J. Jr. (Florida)

Martinez, Jose E. (Florida)

Pryor, William Holcombe Jr. (Alabama)

Quist, Gordon Jay (Michigan)

Smoak, John Richard (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Davis, John Clark (Florida)

Pittman, Carl Wesley (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Burgreen, Maura McNay (Florida)

Faragasso, Laura Beth (Florida)

Hudson, Edwin Robert (Florida)

Muschott, Lee E (Florida)

Williams, James Orrin Jr. (Florida)

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2:06-cv-14324	Docket	Nov. 5, 2009	Nov. 5, 2009 Docket
14 5:06-cv-00056	Second Amended Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial Rudolph v. Florida Department of Corrections U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida	March 28, 2006	March 28, 2006 Complaint
238 2:06-cv-14324	Defendant's Motion for Protective Order	Aug. 31, 2007	Aug. 31, 2007 Pleading / Motion / Brief 2007 WL 5067903
240 2:06-cv-14324	Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Protective Order	Sept. 19, 2007	Sept. 19, 2007 Pleading / Motion / Brief 2007 WL 5067904
242 2:06-cv-14324	Order denying Defendant's Motion for Protective Order	Oct. 5, 2007	Oct. 5, 2007 Order/Opinion
252 2:06-cv-14324	Order granting Plaintiff's Motion to Compel	Dec. 10, 2007	Dec. 10, 2007 Order/Opinion
356 2:06-cv-14324	Order granting in part and denying in part Defendant's Motions for Summary Judgment	May 8, 2008	May 8, 2008 Order/Opinion
380 2:06-cv-14324	Final Judgment	May 15, 2008	May 15, 2008 Order/Opinion
428 2:06-cv-14324	Order denying Defendant's Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law or in the Alternative New Trial	Feb. 23, 2009	Feb. 23, 2009 Order/Opinion
432 2:06-cv-14324	Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Attorney's Fees, Expert Fees, and Litigation Expenses	Sept. 8, 2009	Sept. 8, 2009 Order/Opinion 2009 WL 2905727

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214	Case transferred in from Northern District of Florida; Case Number 5:06cv56-RS. Electronic file consisting of documents numbered #1 thru #213, including transfer order and docket sheet received, filed by Plaintiffs, Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh.(Attachments: (1) Exhibit: Docket sheet pages #1 thru #15 and (2) Exhibit: Docket sheet pages #16 thru #28)(cga) Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/21/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). Additional attachment(s) added on 11/22/2006 (cga). (Entered: 11/20/2006)	Nov. 13, 2006	Nov. 13, 2006 PACER
215	First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. Responses due by 12/14/2006 (Davis, John) (Entered: 11/30/2006)	Nov. 30, 2006	Nov. 30, 2006 PACER
216	Order Requiring parties to meet and file Joint Scheduling Report and Proposed Order and directing parties to file certificates of interested parties. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 12/5/06. (lk) (Entered: 12/06/2006)	Dec. 5, 2006	Dec. 5, 2006 PACER
217	Defendant's MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Department Of Corrections. Responses due by 1/3/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order proposed Order Granting Motiont to Appear Pro Hac Vice)(Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 12/18/2006)	Dec. 18, 2006	Dec. 18, 2006 PACER
218	Corporate Disclosure Statement by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 12/20/2006)	Dec. 20, 2006	Dec. 20, 2006 PACER
219	NOTICE by Department Of Corrections Certificate of Interested Parties (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 12/28/2006)	Dec. 28, 2006	Dec. 28, 2006 PACER
220	REPORT REGARDING Joint Scheduling Report by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Davis, John) (Entered: 01/19/2007)	Jan. 19, 2007	Jan. 19, 2007 PACER
221	NOTICE by State Of Florida Notice of Filing Defendant's Initial Disclosures (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 02/22/2007)	Feb. 22, 2007	Feb. 22, 2007 PACER
222	NOTICE by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh Plaintiffs' Notice of Filing Lists of Exhibits and Witnesses pursuant to Joint Scheduling Report (Davis, John) (Entered: 02/22/2007)	Feb. 22, 2007	Feb. 22, 2007 PACER
223	ORDER FOR STATUS REPORT UPON CASE TRANSEFERRED FROM ANOTHER DISTRICT. Status Report due by 4/17/2007.Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 4/04/07.(lk) (Entered: 04/04/2007)	April 4, 2007	April 4, 2007 PACER
224	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Frank J. Lynch, Jr for Discovery, ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation; 15 days to appoint mediator. Calendar Call set for 4/24/2008 01:45 PM in Miami Division before Judge Jose E. Martinez. Jury Trial set for 4/28/2008 in Miami Division before Judge Jose E. Martinez.Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 4/4/07.(lk) (Entered: 04/04/2007)	April 4, 2007	April 4, 2007 PACER
225	Notice of Instruction to Filer Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion. Pursuant to 2B in the Administrative Procedures, a motion to make a limited appearance must be filed in the conventional manner along with the applicable filing fee. LOCAL COUNSEL IS INSTRUCTED TO 1. FILE A NOTICE TO STRIKE DE# 217 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Department Of Corrections, AND 2. CONVENTIONALLY FILE AN ORIGINAL MOTION TO MAKE A LIMITED APPEARANCE ALONG WITH THE APPLICABLE FILING FEE. (lc2) (Entered: 04/05/2007)	April 5, 2007	April 5, 2007 PACER
226	Notice of Instruction to Filer Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion. Pursuant to 2B in the Administrative Procedures, a motion to make a limited appearance must be filed in the conventional manner along with the applicable filing fee. LOCAL COUNSEL IS INSTRUCTED TO 1. FILE A NOTICE TO STRIKE DE# 215 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Janet Smith,, Susan Black,, Linda Jones,, Sushma Parekh,, Melanie Beckford,, Charlene Fontneau,, Tita De La Cruz,, Lee Wascher,, Joyce Meyer,, Lourdes Silvagnoli,, Michelle Pollock,, Vesna Poirier,, Donna Pixley,, Paula LaCroix, AND 2. CONVENTIONALLY FILE AN ORIGINAL MOTION TO MAKE A LIMITED APPEARANCE ALONG WITH THE APPLICABLE FILING FEE. (cw) (Entered: 04/06/2007)	April 6, 2007	April 6, 2007 PACER
227	NOTICE of Striking 215 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Janet Smith,, Susan Black,, Linda Jones,, Sushma Parekh,, Melanie Beckford,, Charlene Fontneau,, Tita De La Cruz,, Lee Wascher,, Joyce Meyer,, Lourdes Silvagnoli,, Michelle Pollock,, Vesna Poirier,, Donna Pixley,, Paula LaCroix, by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh (Davis, John) (Entered: 04/09/2007)	April 9, 2007	April 9, 2007 PACER
228	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice and for Waiver of Requirement that Local Counsel Reside in the District for Attorney Carl Wesley Pittman, Filing Fee $75, Receipt #958064. (cw) (Entered: 04/16/2007)	April 12, 2007	April 12, 2007 PACER
229	STATUS REPORT of Parties per April 4, 2007 Order by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Department Of Corrections, State Of Florida, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 04/17/2007)	April 17, 2007	April 17, 2007 PACER
230	NOTICE by Department Of Corrections of Filing Supplemental Authority With Respect to Defendant's Pending Motions for Summary Judgment (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 05/14/2007)	May 14, 2007	May 14, 2007 PACER
232	Notice of Supplemental Authority with respect to pending Motions for Summary Judgment by Department Of Corrections, State Of Florida [See Image at DE #230] (ls) (Entered: 05/15/2007)	May 14, 2007	May 14, 2007 PACER
231	NOTICE by Department Of Corrections re 230 Notice (Other) of Filing Corrected Certificate of Service for Document No. 230 (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 05/15/2007)	May 15, 2007	May 15, 2007 PACER
233	Notice of Docket Correction: re 230 Notice (Other) filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Wrong Event Selected; Correction: Re-docketed by the Court. (ls) (Entered: 05/15/2007)	May 15, 2007	May 15, 2007 PACER
234	NOTICE of Striking 217 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Department Of Corrections, by Department Of Corrections (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 05/31/2007)	May 31, 2007	May 31, 2007 PACER
235	MOTION to Make Limited Appearance/to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorneys Laura Beth Faragasso and Edwin R. Hudson, Filing Fee $150, Receipt #961128. (cw) (Entered: 06/12/2007)	June 8, 2007	June 8, 2007 PACER
236	ORDER granting 235 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 6/19/07. (lk) (Entered: 06/19/2007)	June 19, 2007	June 19, 2007 PACER
237	ORDER granting 228 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/6/07. (hd) (Entered: 07/09/2007)	July 6, 2007	July 6, 2007 PACER
238	MOTION for Protective Order /Directive Regarding Plaintiffs' Electronic Discovery Requests by Department Of Corrections. (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 08/31/2007)	Aug. 31, 2007	Aug. 31, 2007 PACER
239	NOTICE by Department Of Corrections re 238 MOTION for Protective Order /Directive Regarding Plaintiffs' Electronic Discovery Requests -Notice of Filing Affidavit of Michael Maddox (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 09/04/2007)	Sept. 4, 2007	Sept. 4, 2007 PACER
240	RESPONSE in Opposition re 238 MOTION for Protective Order /Directive Regarding Plaintiffs' Electronic Discovery Requests filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 09/19/2007)	Sept. 19, 2007	Sept. 19, 2007 PACER
241	REPLY to Response to Motion re 238 MOTION for Protective Order /Directive Regarding Plaintiffs' Electronic Discovery Requests filed by Department Of Corrections. (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 10/01/2007)	Oct. 1, 2007	Oct. 1, 2007 PACER
242	ORDER denying 238 Motion for Protective Order Signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Lynch Jr. on 10/4/07. (cga) (Entered: 10/05/2007)	Oct. 4, 2007	Oct. 4, 2007 PACER
243	NOTICE by Department Of Corrections of Appearance (Williams, James) Modified on 11/29/2007 (ls). "Wrong Event Used, Re-docketed as Entry ( 244 ); Notice of Attorney Appearance". (Entered: 11/28/2007)	Nov. 28, 2007	Nov. 28, 2007 PACER
244	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Orrin Williams, Jr on behalf of Department Of Corrections [See Image at DE #243] (ls) (Entered: 11/29/2007)	Nov. 28, 2007	Nov. 28, 2007 PACER
245	NOTICE of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer: re 243 Notice (Other) filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Wrong Event Selected; Correction=Redocketed as Notice of Attorney Appearance. Instruction to Filer=In the future please select the proper Event; (ls) (Entered: 11/29/2007)	Nov. 29, 2007	Nov. 29, 2007 PACER
246	NOTICE of Change of Address by John Clark Davis (Davis, John) (Entered: 12/03/2007)	Dec. 3, 2007	Dec. 3, 2007 PACER
247	First MOTION to Compel Response to Request for Documents regarding electronic discovery by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. Responses due by 12/17/2007 (Davis, John) (Entered: 12/03/2007)	Dec. 3, 2007	Dec. 3, 2007 PACER
248	RESPONSE to Motion re 247 First MOTION to Compel Response to Request for Documents regarding electronic discovery and Request for Additional Time for Compliance filed by Department Of Corrections, State Of Florida. Replies due by 12/14/2007. (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 12/07/2007)	Dec. 7, 2007	Dec. 7, 2007 PACER
249	AFFIDAVIT signed by : John Huff. re 248 Response to Motion, by Department Of Corrections, State Of Florida. (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 12/07/2007)	Dec. 7, 2007	Dec. 7, 2007 PACER
250	Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Department Of Corrections. (Williams, James) (Entered: 12/07/2007)	Dec. 7, 2007	Dec. 7, 2007 PACER
251	REPLY to Response to Motion re 247 First MOTION to Compel Response to Request for Documents regarding electronic discovery Response to Defendant's Response to Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel and Request for Additional Time for Compliance filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 12/10/2007)	Dec. 10, 2007	Dec. 10, 2007 PACER
252	ORDER granting 247 Motion to Compel denying 248 Request for additional time for compliance.Signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Lynch Jr. on 12/10/07. (cga) (Entered: 12/11/2007)	Dec. 10, 2007	Dec. 10, 2007 PACER
253	RESPONSE in Opposition re 250 Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 12/21/2007)	Dec. 21, 2007	Dec. 21, 2007 PACER
254	ORDER denying 250 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery ;Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 12/20/2007. (bs) (Entered: 12/21/2007)	Dec. 21, 2007	Dec. 21, 2007 PACER
255	CONSENTED MOTION for Confidentiality Regarding Personal and Medical Information by Department Of Corrections. (Muschott, Lee) Modified on 12/27/2007 (ls). (Entered: 12/21/2007)	Dec. 21, 2007	Dec. 21, 2007 PACER
256	CONSENTED MOTION Regarding Production of Electronic Data re 252 Order on Motion to Compel by Department Of Corrections. (Muschott, Lee) Modified on 12/27/2007 (ls). (Entered: 12/21/2007)	Dec. 21, 2007	Dec. 21, 2007 PACER
257	REPORT REGARDING Production of Electronic Data by Department Of Corrections. (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 12/21/2007)	Dec. 21, 2007	Dec. 21, 2007 PACER
258	ORDER granting 255 Motion for confidentiality regarding personal and medical information. Court to enter separate order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Lynch Jr. on 12/26/07. (cga) (Entered: 12/27/2007)	Dec. 26, 2007	Dec. 26, 2007 PACER
259	Confidentiality Order re: discovery materials.Signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Lynch Jr. on 12/26/07.(cga) (Entered: 12/27/2007)	Dec. 26, 2007	Dec. 26, 2007 PACER
260	Notice of Mediation Hearing before Mediator, Rodney Romanofiled by Department Of Corrections. Mediation Hearing set for 2/13/2008 08:30 AM (Williams, James) (Entered: 01/02/2008)	Jan. 2, 2008	Jan. 2, 2008 PACER
261	NOTICE of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer: re 260 Notice of Mediation Hearing filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Mediator not added to case. Instruction to Filer= Please remember to add the mediator to the case in the future (tp) (Entered: 01/03/2008)	Jan. 3, 2008	Jan. 3, 2008 PACER
262	ORDER granting 256 Motion for enlargement of time to comply with discovery production order.Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 1/4/08. (lk) (Entered: 01/07/2008)	Jan. 7, 2008	Jan. 7, 2008 PACER
263	REPORT REGARDING Electronic Production Orders and Limitation of Disclosure by Department Of Corrections. (Muschott, Lee) (Entered: 01/11/2008)	Jan. 11, 2008	Jan. 11, 2008 PACER
264	Notice of Mediation Hearing filed by Rodney G. Romano. Mediation Hearing set for 2/13/2008 08:30 AM (tb) (Entered: 01/16/2008)	Jan. 15, 2008	Jan. 15, 2008 PACER
265	Notice of Pendency of Other Action by Department Of Corrections (Williams, James) (Entered: 01/18/2008)	Jan. 18, 2008	Jan. 18, 2008 PACER
266	NOTICE by Department Of Corrections of Providing Copies of Motions for Summary Judgment, accompanying Memoranda, and Related Filings to Judge's Chambers in Miami (Muschott, Lee) Modified on 1/22/2008 (ls). (Entered: 01/18/2008)	Jan. 18, 2008	Jan. 18, 2008 PACER
267	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 265 Notice of Pendency of Other Action filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Wrong Event Selected; Instruction to Filer=In the future please select the proper Event, i.e. Notification of Ninety Days Expiring; (ls) (Entered: 01/22/2008)	Jan. 22, 2008	Jan. 22, 2008 PACER
268	NOTICE by State Of Florida Notice of Non-Availability (Muschott, Lee) Modified on 1/23/2008 (ls). "Wrong Event Used, Re-docketed as Entry 269 ; Notice of Unavailability". (Entered: 01/22/2008)	Jan. 22, 2008	Jan. 22, 2008 PACER
269	NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY by State Of Florida for dates of 3/3/2008 through 3/8/2008 and 5/22/2008 through 6/4/2008 [See Image at DE #268](ls) (Entered: 01/23/2008)	Jan. 22, 2008	Jan. 22, 2008 PACER
270	NOTICE of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer: re 268 Notice (Other) filed by State Of Florida, Error: Wrong Event Selected; Correction=Redocketed as Notice of Unavailability. Instruction to Filer=In the future please select the proper Event; (ls) (Entered: 01/23/2008)	Jan. 23, 2008	Jan. 23, 2008 PACER
271	Defendant's MOTION to Sever Claims of Plaintiffs Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. Pro. 21 or, Alternativ ely for 'separate Trials Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. Pro. 42 (b) and Memorandum of Law in Support by Department Of Corrections. Responses due by 2/7/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A through H# 2 Exhibit I through M)(Williams, James) (Entered: 01/24/2008)	Jan. 24, 2008	Jan. 24, 2008 PACER
272	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 271 Defendant's MOTION to Sever Claims of Plaintiffs Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. Pro. 21 or, Alternativ ely for 'separate Trials Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. Pro. 42 (b) and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Document Unreadable/Sideways; Instruction to Filer=File a Notice of Striking Docket Entry and Refile the Document correctly; (ls) Modified on 1/25/2008 (ls). (Entered: 01/25/2008)	Jan. 25, 2008	Jan. 25, 2008 PACER
273	ORDER STRIKING 268 Notice (Other) filed by State Of Florida,, 269 Notice of Unavailability filed by State Of Florida, Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 1/25/08.(lk) (Entered: 01/25/2008)	Jan. 25, 2008	Jan. 25, 2008 PACER
274	NOTICE of Striking Docket Entry 272 by Department Of Corrections (Williams, James) (Entered: 01/25/2008)	Jan. 25, 2008	Jan. 25, 2008 PACER
275	Defendant's MOTION to Sever Claims of Plaintiff's Pursuant to Fed,.R.Civ.Pro.21, o, Alternatively for Separate Trials Pursuant to Fed,.R.Civ.Pro.42(b) and Memorandum of Law in Support by Department Of Corrections. Responses due by 2/8/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A through H# 2 Exhibit I through M)(Williams, James) (Entered: 01/25/2008)	Jan. 25, 2008	Jan. 25, 2008 PACER
276	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 274 Notice of Striking filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Document Unreadable/Sideways; Instruction to Filer=File a Notice of Striking Docket Entry and Refile the Document correctly; (ls) (Entered: 01/28/2008)	Jan. 28, 2008	Jan. 28, 2008 PACER
277	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 275 Defendant's MOTION to Sever Claims of Plaintiff's Pursuant to Fed,.R.Civ.Pro.21, o, Alternatively for Separate Trials Pursuant to Fed,.R.Civ.Pro.42(b) and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Motion with Multiple Reliefs Filed as One Relief; Instruction to Filer=In the future please select all applicable Reliefs; (ls) (Entered: 01/28/2008)	Jan. 28, 2008	Jan. 28, 2008 PACER
278	First MOTION Allow Plaintiffs De La Cruz, Meyer, Pollock and Silvagnoli to appear at mediation via telephone by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 02/04/2008)	Feb. 4, 2008	Feb. 4, 2008 PACER
279	Notice of Supplemental Authority on Issue of Defendant's Motions for Summary Judgment by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh (Davis, John) (Entered: 02/04/2008)	Feb. 4, 2008	Feb. 4, 2008 PACER
280	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 278 First MOTION Allow Plaintiffs De La Cruz, Meyer, Pollock and Silvagnoli to appear at mediation via telephone filed by Janet Smith,, Susan Black,, Linda Jones,, Sushma Parekh,, Melanie Beckford,, Charlene Fontneau,, Tita De La Cruz,, Lee Wascher,, Joyce Meyer,, Lourdes Silvagnoli,, Michelle Pollock,, Vesna Poirier,, Donna Pixley,, Paula LaCroix, Error: Wrong Event Selected; Instruction to Filer=In the future please select the proper Event, i.e. Motion to Appear; (ls) (Entered: 02/05/2008)	Feb. 5, 2008	Feb. 5, 2008 PACER
281	ORDER granting 278 First MOTION to Allow Plaintiffs De La Cruz, Meyer, Pollock and Silvagnoli to appear at mediation via telephone Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 2/5/08. (ail) (Entered: 02/06/2008)	Feb. 6, 2008	Feb. 6, 2008 PACER
282	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 278 First MOTION Allow Plaintiffs De La Cruz, Meyer, Pollock and Silvagnoli to appear at mediation via telephone and Motion for Reconsideration of Order Entered February 6, 2008 filed by Department Of Corrections. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A and B - Notices of Mediation)(Williams, James) (Entered: 02/06/2008)	Feb. 6, 2008	Feb. 6, 2008 PACER
283	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 282 Memorandum in Opposition, filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Two or More Document Events Filed as One; Instruction to Filer=In the future please select all applicable Events; (ls) (Entered: 02/07/2008)	Feb. 7, 2008	Feb. 7, 2008 PACER
284	RESPONSE in Opposition re 275 Defendant's MOTION to Sever Claims of Plaintiff's Pursuant to Fed,.R.Civ.Pro.21, o, Alternatively for Separate Trials Pursuant to Fed,.R.Civ.Pro.42(b) and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 02/08/2008)	Feb. 8, 2008	Feb. 8, 2008 PACER
285	REPORT of Mediation Disposition: Impasse(tb) (Entered: 02/25/2008)	Feb. 22, 2008	Feb. 22, 2008 PACER
286	Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File to Conduct Limited Discovery by Department Of Corrections. (Williams, James) (Entered: 03/04/2008)	March 4, 2008	March 4, 2008 PACER
287	MEMORANDUM in Support re 286 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File to Conduct Limited Discovery filed by Department Of Corrections. (Williams, James) (Entered: 03/04/2008)	March 4, 2008	March 4, 2008 PACER
288	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 286 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File to Conduct Limited Discovery filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Wrong Event Selected; Instruction to Filer=In the future please select the proper Event, i.e. Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery; (ls) (Entered: 03/05/2008)	March 5, 2008	March 5, 2008 PACER
289	RESPONSE to Motion re 286 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File to Conduct Limited Discovery Proposed Order On Defendant's Motion for Leave to Conduct Limited Discovery filed by Department Of Corrections. Replies due by 3/13/2008. (Williams, James) (Entered: 03/06/2008)	March 6, 2008	March 6, 2008 PACER
290	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 289 Response to Motion, filed by Department Of Corrections, Error: Proposed Order/Exhibit Docketed as Main Document; Instruction to Filer=File a Notice of Striking Docket Entry and Refile the Document correctly; (ls) (Entered: 03/07/2008)	March 7, 2008	March 7, 2008 PACER
291	NOTICE of Striking re 289 Response to Motion by Department Of Corrections (Williams, James) Modified on 3/10/2008 (ls). [Added relationship to DE #289] (Entered: 03/07/2008)	March 7, 2008	March 7, 2008 PACER
292	Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Department Of Corrections. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Williams, James) Modified on 3/10/2008 (ls). (Entered: 03/07/2008)	March 7, 2008	March 7, 2008 PACER
293	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Ronald McAndrews Testimony by Department Of Corrections. (Williams, James) (Entered: 03/14/2008)	March 14, 2008	March 14, 2008 PACER
294	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence Relating to Behavior at Institutions other than Martin Correctional Institution by Department Of Corrections. (Williams, James) (Entered: 03/14/2008)	March 14, 2008	March 14, 2008 PACER
295	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Hearsay Testimony by Department Of Corrections. (Williams, James) (Entered: 03/14/2008)	March 14, 2008	March 14, 2008 PACER
296	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence of any Prior Litigants against the Department of Corrections by Department Of Corrections. (Williams, James) (Entered: 03/14/2008)	March 14, 2008	March 14, 2008 PACER
297	MOTION in Limine Regarding Subsequent Remedial Measures by Department Of Corrections. (Williams, James) (Entered: 03/14/2008)	March 14, 2008	March 14, 2008 PACER
298	MOTION in Limine on References to Former Department of Corrections Secretary Crosby by Department Of Corrections. (Williams, James) (Entered: 03/14/2008)	March 14, 2008	March 14, 2008 PACER
300	ORDER denying as moot 286 Motion for Leave to File, denying 292 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 3/14/08. (gp) (Entered: 03/17/2008)	March 14, 2008	March 14, 2008 PACER
299	NOTICE by Department Of Corrections re 293 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Ronald McAndrews Testimony Notice of Filing Testimony of Ronald McAndrews in Support of Defendant's Motion in Limine to Exclude Ron McAndrews' Testimony Relating to the Laws of the State of Florida and Appropriate Training for Nurses (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Pages 44 through 93)(Williams, James) (Entered: 03/17/2008)	March 17, 2008	March 17, 2008 PACER
301	Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File One Day Beyond the Deadline the Motion for Limited Sequestration by Department Of Corrections. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Motion for Limited Sequestrian)(Williams, James) (Entered: 03/17/2008)	March 17, 2008	March 17, 2008 PACER
302	Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File One Day Beyond the Deadline the Motion in Limine to Exclude the Evidence of Evidence of any of the Plaintiffs' Claims or other DOC Related Issues by Department Of Corrections. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion in Limine)(Williams, James) (Entered: 03/17/2008)	March 17, 2008	March 17, 2008 PACER
303	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 293 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Ronald McAndrews Testimony filed by Department Of Corrections. ERROR: Document has been scanned sideways. FUTURE documents need to be scanned correctly before uploading image into CM/ECF, it is not necessary to refile this document. (gp) (Entered: 03/17/2008)	March 17, 2008	March 17, 2008 PACER
304	RESPONSE in Opposition re 298 MOTION in Limine on References to Former Department of Corrections Secretary Crosby filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Rodney G. Romano, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 03/31/2008)	March 31, 2008	March 31, 2008 PACER
305	RESPONSE in Opposition re 297 MOTION in Limine Regarding Subsequent Remedial Measures filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 03/31/2008)	March 31, 2008	March 31, 2008 PACER
306	RESPONSE in Opposition re 294 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence Relating to Behavior at Institutions other than Martin Correctional Institution filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 03/31/2008)	March 31, 2008	March 31, 2008 PACER
307	RESPONSE in Opposition re 296 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence of any Prior Litigants against the Department of Corrections filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 03/31/2008)	March 31, 2008	March 31, 2008 PACER
308	RESPONSE in Opposition re 295 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Hearsay Testimony filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 03/31/2008)	March 31, 2008	March 31, 2008 PACER
309	RESPONSE in Opposition re 293 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Ronald McAndrews Testimony filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 03/31/2008)	March 31, 2008	March 31, 2008 PACER
310	PRETRIAL STIPULATION by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 03/31/2008)	March 31, 2008	March 31, 2008 PACER
311	Statement of: Joint Neutral Summary of Claims and Defenses by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 04/01/2008)	April 1, 2008	April 1, 2008 PACER
312	RESPONSE in Opposition re 301 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File One Day Beyond the Deadline the Motion for Limited Sequestration filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 04/02/2008)	April 2, 2008	April 2, 2008 PACER
313	RESPONSE in Opposition re 302 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File One Day Beyond the Deadline the Motion in Limine to Exclude the Evidence of Evidence of any of the Plaintiffs' Claims or other DOC Related Issues filed by Lourdes Silvagnoli, Janet Smith, Michelle Pollock, Vesna Poirier, Susan Black, Donna Pixley, Paula LaCroix, Melanie Beckford, Charlene Fontneau, Tita De La Cruz, Lee Wascher, Linda Jones, Joyce Meyer, Sushma Parekh. (Davis, John) (Entered: 04/02/2008)	April 2, 2008	April 2, 2008 PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 13, 2006

Closing Date: May 7, 2010

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Female current and former health care professional employees, classification officers and other non-security employees of the Florida Department of Corrections.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Florida Department of Corrections (Tallahassee, Leon), State

State of Florida, State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Case Details