Case: Hall v. Mims

Hall v. County of Fresno

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Hall v. County of Fresno

Hall v. County of Fresno

Hall v. County of Fresno

Hall v. County of Fresno

Hall v. County of Fresno

Margo Schlanger

COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief against All Defendants by Dawn Singh, Robert Merryman, Carlton Fields, Quentin Hall. Attorney Knapp, Kelly Jean added.(Knapp, Kelly) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

CIVIL COVER SHEET by Carlton Fields, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Dawn Singh (Knapp, Kelly) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

CIVIL COVER SHEET by Carlton Fields, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Dawn Singh (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Supplement)(Knapp, Kelly) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

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RECEIPT number #CAE100017241 $350.00 fbo Quentin Hall by Donald Specter on 12/13/2011. (Marrujo, C)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Rick Hill, George Laird, PhD, Margaret Mims* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Kelly Jean Knapp* *Prison Law Office* *1917 5th Street* *Berkeley, CA 94710*. (Jessen, A) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Edward Moreno, MD, Pratap Narayen, MD, Marilynn Weldon* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Kelly Jean Knapp* *Prison Law Office* *1917 5th Street* *Berkeley, CA 94710*. (Jessen, A) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED: Initial Scheduling Conference set for 2/29/2012 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order, # 2 Consent Form, # 3 VDRP Form) (Jessen, A) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants by Dawn Singh, Robert Merryman, Carlton Fields, Quentin Hall, Sharon Chavez, Brian Keith Murphy, Shawn Gonzales. Attorney Scherer, Rachel Anne added.(Scherer, Rachel) (Entered: 01/25/2012)

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuing Mandatory Scheduling Conference by Rick Hill, George Laird, PhD, Margaret Mims, Edward Moreno, MD, Pratap Narayen, MD, Marilynn Weldon. Attorney Linden, Michael Robert added. (Linden, Michael) (Entered: 02/21/2012)

STIPULATION and ORDER Continuing Mandatory Scheduling Conference: last day for Defendants to file a responsive pleading is 4/10/2012 (NOTE: document had a typo with date of 4/10/2010). Initial SCHEDULING CONFERENCE is continued from 2/29/12 to Monday, May 7, 2012 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 2/21/2012. (Herman, H) (Entered: 02/21/2012)

WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Margaret Mims Waiver sent on 2/10/2012, answer due 4/10/2012. (Alger, Maureen) (Entered: 02/29/2012)

WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Rick Hill Waiver sent on 2/10/2012, answer due 4/10/2012. (Alger, Maureen) (Entered: 02/29/2012)

WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: George Laird, PhD Waiver sent on 2/10/2012, answer due 4/10/2012. (Alger, Maureen) (Entered: 02/29/2012)

WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Pratap Narayen, MD Waiver sent on 2/10/2012, answer due 4/10/2012. (Alger, Maureen) (Entered: 02/29/2012)

WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Edward Moreno, MD Waiver sent on 2/10/2012, answer due 4/10/2012. (Alger, Maureen) (Entered: 02/29/2012)

WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Marilynn Weldon Waiver sent on 2/10/2012, answer due 4/10/2012. (Alger, Maureen) (Entered: 02/29/2012)

NOTICE of CHANGE of ADDRESS by Melinda R. Bird. Attorney Bird, Melinda R. added. (Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 03/16/2012)

MOTION for DISCOVERY by Sharon Chavez, Carlton Fields, Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Brian Keith Murphy, Dawn Singh. Attorney Knapp, Kelly Jean added. Motion Hearing set for 4/20/2012 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Quentin Hall In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Limited Early Discovery, # 2 Declaration of Maureen Alger In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Limited Early Discovery, # 3 Declaration of Kelly Knapp In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Limited Early Discovery, # 4 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Limited Early Discovery)(Knapp, Kelly) (Entered: 03/22/2012)

1 Declaration of Quentin Hall In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to T

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2 Declaration of Maureen Alger In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to

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3 Declaration of Kelly Knapp In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Ta

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4 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Limited Early

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MINUTE ORDER: (Text Entry Only) Due to the availability of the Court, 18 Motion tfor Discovery previously set for 4/20/2012 has been CONTINUED to 4/27/2012 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. Accordingly, Initial Scheduling Conference previously set for 5/7/2012 has been CONTINUED to 6/19/2012 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 3/23/2012. (Gaumnitz, R) (Entered: 03/23/2012)

MOTION to DISMISS by Rick Hill, George Laird, PhD, Margaret Mims, Edward Moreno, MD, Pratap Narayen, MD, Marilynn Weldon. (Attachments: # 1 Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint)(Linden, Michael) (Entered: 04/10/2012)

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CLERK'S NOTICE (text only): Motion Hearing re 20 Motion to Dismiss set for 5/16/2012 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (LJO) before District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill. (Jessen, A) (Entered: 04/11/2012)

OPPOSITION by Rick Hill, George Laird, PhD, Margaret Mims, Edward Moreno, MD, Pratap Narayen, MD, Marilynn Weldon to 18 MOTION for DISCOVERY. (Linden, Michael) (Entered: 04/12/2012)

NOTICE of Change in Counsel by All Plaintiffs. (Scherer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/17/2012)

CLERK'S NOTICE to attorney Rachel Scherer re 23 Notice: When submitting a Designation of Counsel, please use the specific event Designation of Counsel which may be found in theOther Filings, Other Documents Category. Do not use the generic Notice (other) event when a more specific event is available. (Sant Agata, S) (Entered: 04/18/2012)

REPLY by Sharon Chavez, Carlton Fields, Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Brian Keith Murphy, Dawn Singh re 18 MOTION for DISCOVERY, 22 Opposition to Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Donald Specter In Support of Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Limited Early Discovery)(Knapp, Kelly) (Entered: 04/20/2012)

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MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 4/27/2012: MOTION HEARING held re Plaintiff's Motion for Discovery 18 - argued, submitted. Motion taken under submission - order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Kelly Knapp - Telephonically, present. Defendants Counsel Michael Linden, present. Court Reporter/CD Number: ECRO - O. Figueroa. (Herman, H) (Entered: 04/27/2012)

ORDER Denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Limited Discovery 18, signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 4/27/2012. (Herman, H) (Entered: 04/27/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Monique R Sherman on behalf of Sharon Chavez, Carlton Fields, Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Brian Keith Murphy, Dawn Singh. Attorney Sherman, Monique R added. (Sherman, Monique) (Entered: 05/02/2012)

OPPOSITION by Sharon Chavez, Carlton Fields, Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Brian Keith Murphy, Dawn Singh to 20 MOTION to DISMISS. Attorney Alger, Maureen added. (Alger, Maureen) (Entered: 05/02/2012)

REPLY by Margaret Mims re 29 Opposition to Motion, 20 MOTION to DISMISS. (Linden, Michael) (Entered: 05/09/2012)

MINUTE ORDER: (TEXT ENTRY ONLY) The motion to dismiss set for 5/16/2012 before Judge O'Neill is VACATED, and the matter submitted on the pleadings, pursuant to Local Rule 230(g) signed by District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill on May 10, 2012. (Munoz, I) (Entered: 05/10/2012)

ORDER ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS AMENDED COMPLAINT 20 signed by District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill on May 16, 2012. (Munoz, I) (Entered: 05/16/2012)

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for EXTENDING TIME TO FILE ANSWER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Margaret Mims. (Linden, Michael) (Entered: 05/30/2012)

ORDER extending time to file answer to first amended complaint, signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 5/30/2012. (Answer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Deadline: 6/1/2012) (Figueroa, O) (Entered: 05/31/2012)

ANSWER to 8 Amended Complaint by Margaret Mims.(Linden, Michael) (Entered: 06/01/2012)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Sharon Chavez, Carlton Fields, Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Rick Hill, George Laird, PhD, Robert Merryman, Margaret Mims, Edward Moreno, MD, Brian Keith Murphy, Pratap Narayen, MD, Dawn Singh, Marilynn Weldon. Attorney Alger, Maureen added. (Alger, Maureen) (Entered: 06/12/2012)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Sharon Chavez, Carlton Fields, Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Rick Hill, George Laird, PhD, Robert Merryman, Margaret Mims, Edward Moreno, MD, Brian Keith Murphy, Pratap Narayen, MD, Dawn Singh, Marilynn Weldon. (Alger, Maureen) (Entered: 06/12/2012)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 6/19/2012: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held - Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Maureen Alger (telephonically), present. Defendants Counsel Michael Linden (in person), present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 06/19/2012)

Preliminary SCHEDULING ORDER: (1) 12/7/2012 Discovery cutoff deadline for class certification issues; (2) 2/1/2013 deadline to file and serve moving papers on class certification; (3) 4/5/2013 deadline to file and serve opposition papers on class certification. As discussed at the conference, notwithstanding the Dec. 7, 2012 cutoff, Defendant is not precluded from taking expert depositions of expert opinions disclosed in the motion for class certification; (4) 5/3/2013 deadline to file and serve reply papers on class certification; and (5) Class Certification Hearing set for 5/31/2013 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 6/20/2012. (Herman, H) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Agnes Akabogu Williams for Sharon Chavez,Agnes Akabogu Williams for Carlton Fields,Agnes Akabogu Williams for Shawn Gonzales,Agnes Akabogu Williams for Quentin Hall,Agnes Akabogu Williams for Robert Merryman,Agnes Akabogu Williams for Brian Keith Murphy,Agnes Akabogu Williams for Dawn Singh, attorney Andrew N. Berk terminated (Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 06/21/2012)

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Modifying Preliminary Scheduling Order to Set Last Day to Serve Initial Disclosures by Margaret Mims. (Linden, Michael) (Entered: 07/10/2012)

STIPULATION and ORDER Modifying Preliminary Scheduling Order to Set Last Day to Serve Initial Disclosures: by 7/31/2012. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 7/11/2012. (Herman, H) (Entered: 07/11/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Monisha Ann Coelho on behalf of Sharon Chavez, Carlton Fields, Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Brian Keith Murphy, Dawn Singh. Attorney Coelho, Monisha Ann added. (Coelho, Monisha) (Entered: 07/25/2012)

SUBSTITUTION of ATTORNEY - PROPOSED, submitted by Rick Hill, George Laird, PhD, Margaret Mims, Edward Moreno, MD, Pratap Narayen, MD, Marilynn Weldon. (Linden, Michael) (Entered: 07/25/2012)

ORDER SUBSTITUTING ATTORNEY signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 7/27/2012. (Sant Agata, S) (Entered: 07/30/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Shannon Leigh Sorrells on behalf of Sharon Chavez, Carlton Fields, Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Brian Keith Murphy, Dawn Singh. Attorney Sorrells, Shannon Leigh added. (Sorrells, Shannon) (Entered: 07/30/2012)

ASSOCIATION of ATTORNEY: Added attorney Adam Benjamin Stirrup for Margaret Mims. (Stirrup, Adam) (Entered: 08/01/2012)

PROPOSED ORDER re Stipulation and [Proposed] Protective Order. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Sorrells, Shannon) (Entered: 10/31/2012)

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Defendants to take Depositions of Plaintiffs by Margaret Mims. (Stirrup, Adam) (Entered: 11/01/2012)

STIPULATION for Leave of Court for Defendants to Take Depositions of Plaintiffs; ORDER, signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 11/5/2012. (Herman, H) (Entered: 11/05/2012)

ORDER on Protective Order (re 48 Stipulation), signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 11/7/2012. (Herman, H) (Entered: 11/07/2012)

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Prosequendum Under 28 USC Sec. 2241 by Margaret Mims. (Stirrup, Adam) (Entered: 11/15/2012)

DECLARATION of Adam B. Stirrup re 52 Petition. (Stirrup, Adam) (Entered: 11/15/2012)

PROPOSED ORDER re Granting Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Prosequendum re 52 Petition by Margaret Mims. (Stirrup, Adam) (Entered: 11/15/2012)

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Dismissal of Defendants Mims, Moreno, Laird, Narayen, Hill and Weldon and Substitution of the County of Fresno as Defendant and Dismissal Without Prejudice of Sharon Chavez and Carlton Fields as Named Plaintiffs by Sharon Chavez, Carlton Fields, Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Brian Keith Murphy, Dawn Singh. (Knapp, Kelly) (Entered: 11/15/2012)

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill on 11/16/12. The County of Fresno is substituted in place of Margaret Mims, Edward Moreno, George Laird, Pratap Narayen, Rick Hill, and Marilynn Weldon in this action. Plaintiffs Sharon Chavez and Carlton Fields are dismissed without prejudice. (Verduzco, M) (Entered: 11/16/2012)

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum to Transport Brian Murphy by County of Fresno. (Stirrup, Adam) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

DECLARATION of Adam B. Stirrup re 57 Petition. (Stirrup, Adam) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

PROPOSED ORDER re Order and Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum to Transport Brian Murphy re 57 Petition by County of Fresno. (Stirrup, Adam) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

ORDER & WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM to Transport Brian Murphy on November 26, 2012 signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 11/21/2012. (Sant Agata, S) (Entered: 11/21/2012)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AT PROSEQUENDUM by County of Fresno re 52 MOTION. (Stirrup, Adam) (Entered: 11/26/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Srividya Seshan Panchalam on behalf of Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Brian Keith Murphy, Dawn Singh. Attorney Panchalam, Srividya Seshan added. (Panchalam, Srividya) (Entered: 11/29/2012)

Minute Order - DENIED (Doc. 64) filed on 2/11/2013 - STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Modification of Schedule for Class Certification by Shawn Gonzales, Quentin Hall, Robert Merryman, Brian Keith Murphy, Dawn Singh. (Knapp, Kelly) (Entered: 01/31/2013)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: The parties' Stipulation to modify the Schedule for Class Certification (Doc. 63) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Court sets a Status Conference for February 26, 2013, at 9:00 AM, before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. At that time, the parties should be prepared to discuss the issues raised in their Stipulation and the progress of settlement efforts. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 2/11/2013. (Herman, H) (Entered: 02/11/2013)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe: This Court held a Status Conference on February 26, 2013 to discuss the parties' ongoing efforts to resolve this action without further litigation. The parties explained that they are diligently working towards a settlement procedure. Experts have been retained to perform inspections at the Fresno County Jail and additional experts may be scheduled. The parties however need additional time for their experts to complete their reports. In light of the parties' significant progress, coupled with the complexity of this matter, the Court VACATES the May 31, 2013 hearing and related dates on Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification. (Doc. 39). The Court SETS a further Telephone Status Conference for Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 8:30am before Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. Accordingly, no later than March 25, 2013, counsel shall file a brief status report indicating the status of the parties' experts investigation and any intended dates for future experts. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Specter appeared by telephone, present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods appeared by telephone, present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 02/26/2013)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 03/25/2013)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: Based on the parties joint status report, the Court VACATES the STATUS CONFERENCE set for March 28, 2013 and SETS a further Telephone Status Conference for Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 8:30am before Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. Accordingly, no later than May 28, 2013, counsel shall file a brief status report indicating the status of the expert consultants' reports. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 3/26/2013. (Herman, H) (Entered: 03/26/2013)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 05/28/2013)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: Based on the parties joint status report, the Court VACATES the STATUS CONFERENCE set for June 4, 2013 and SETS a further Telephone Status Conference for Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 8:30am before Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. Accordingly, no later than September 3, 2013, counsel shall file a brief status report indicating the status of the consent decree. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 5/30/2013. (Herman, H) (Entered: 05/30/2013)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Quentin Hall. (Specter, Donald) (Entered: 09/03/2013)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe: This Court held a Status Conference on September 10, 2013, to discuss the parties' ongoing efforts to resolve this action through settlement. Expert investigations are complete and the reports and recommendations have been served. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is meeting on September 10 to discuss what measures and how to implement the experts' recommendations on new health care initiatives. In light of further action by the Board of Supervisors, the Court SETS a further Telephone Status Conference for Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 8:30am before Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. It is not necessary for the parties to file a status report, but all counsel appearing should be prepared to discuss updates from the Board meeting and whether dates should be set in this matter. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Specter appeared by telephone, present. Defendants Counsel William Littlewood appeared by telephone, present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 09/10/2013)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/24/2013: Telephonic Status Conference held. Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Specter appeared telephonically, present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods appeared telephonically, present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: On September 24, 2013, the Court held a telephonic status conference to discuss the parties' ongoing efforts to resolve this action through settlement. The County of Fresno is moving forward with developing funding and identifying providers to remedy matters addressed in the experts' report and recommendations. A Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 29, 2013 will address funding and implementation. In light of further action by the Board of Supervisors, the Court SETS a further Telephone Status Conference for Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 8:30am before Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. It is not necessary for the parties to file a status report, but all counsel appearing should be prepared to discuss updates from the Board meeting and whether dates should be set in this matter. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/25/2013. (Herman, H) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

NOTICE of CHANGE of ADDRESS by Michael Gary Woods. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 10/11/2013)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 10/31/2013: STATUS CONFERENCE held. Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Specter appeared by telephone, present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods appeared by telephone, present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 11/01/2013)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: On October 31, 2013, the Court held a telephonic status conference to discuss the parties' coordinated efforts to resolve this class action. Defense counsel gave an overview of activities. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has agreed to approve the application for funds to construct a new jail facility. New funds have also been designated to renovate current jail facilities and redress ADA compliance issues. A decision on the RFP for third party providers of mental health is expected in January 2014. The County is pursuing a potential program to reduce the number of pretrial detainees. In November and January, the County Advocate will hold additional meetings to address outstanding issues and outside bid proposals. Plaintiff stated that plaintiff circulated a draft consent decree that memorializes the issues and recommendations identified in the expert investigation reports. The parties requested a further telephonic status conference, which the Court sets for Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 8:00 am before Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. One week prior to the conference, the parties should prepare a brief update regarding the intended action by the county and what items, if any, remain outstanding. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 10/31/2013. (Herman, H) (Entered: 11/01/2013)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 01/22/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 1/30/2014: Telephonic STATUS CONFERENCE held. Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Spencer, telephonically - present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods and William Littlewood, both telephonically - present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 01/30/2014)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: On January 30, 2014, the Court held a Telephonic Status Conference. The parties and the Court discussed the parties' ongoing settlement efforts. Having considered the parties' arguments, the Court sets a Status Conference for March 19, 2014, at 9:30 AM, in Courtroom 8, before United States Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. Prior to the Status Conference, the Court ORDERS the following: (1) Defendant shall provide Plaintiffs' with a red-lined response to Plaintiffs' proposed consent decree; (2) the parties shall meet and confer to discuss remedial matrixes that have been exchanged; and (3) Defendant shall exercise its best efforts to provide Plaintiffs with a custodial matrix. No later than March 14, 2014, the parties shall file a status report indicating the the parties' compliance with this Order, in addition to any relevant considerations concerning the parties' ongoing settlement discussions. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 1/30/2014. (Herman, H) (Entered: 01/30/2014)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: parties agreed to the new time - TIME Change ONLY, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE set for 3/19/2014 at 08:30 AM (was 9:30 a.m.) in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 3/6/2014. (Herman, H) (Entered: 03/06/2014)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 03/14/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 3/19/2014: This Court held a Status Conference to discuss the parties' ongoing settlement efforts. The parties continue to negotiate the terms of their consent decree. Additionally, a Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 25, 2014, will determine whether prison medical care will be outsourced to a third party provider. In light of future action by the Board and continued consent decree negotiations, the Court SETS a further Telephone Status Conference for Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 9:00am before Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. No later than May 9, 2014, the parties shall file a status report updating the court on the status of settlement negotiations. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Specter, appeared by telephone, present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods, appeared by telephone, present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 03/19/2014)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 05/08/2014)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: Due to the unavailability of plaintiff's counsel and agreement by parties to continue to the following date and time - STATUS CONFERENCE of 5/14/2014 is continued to May 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 5/15/2014. (Herman, H) (Entered: 05/15/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 5/30/2014: Telephonic STATUS CONFERENCE held. Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Spencer, Kelly Knapp, both telephonically - present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods, telephonically - present. Court Reporter/CD Number: n chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 05/30/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 5/30/2014: Discussions held regarding the status of the consent decree and the County's approval of jail staffing measures. The County Board of Supervisors will receive and review the jail staffing report by mid-June and the results of that review will have an impact on final consent decree terms. In light of the foregoing, the parties raised two key issues including: (1) the language needed to obtain the Court's final approval of the consent decree and (2) the need to set a further status conference after the submission of the jail staffing report. Accordingly, at the parties' request, the Court SETS a further Telephone Status Conference forTuesday, July 29, 2014 at 9:30ambefore Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. No later than July 22, 2014, the parties shall file a status report updating the court on the status of negotiations. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 5/30/2014. (Herman, H) (Entered: 05/30/2014)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 07/22/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 7/29/2014: Telephonic STATUS CONFERENCE held. Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Specter and Kelly Knapp, appeared telephonically - present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods, appeared telephonically - present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 07/29/2014)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: On July 29, 2014, the Court held a Telephonic Status Conference. The Court and parties discussed the status of ongoing settlement negotiations. Having considered the arguments of the parties, the Court SETS a Telephonic Status Conference for September 16, 2014, at 9:00 AM, in Courtroom 8, before United States Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. At least one week prior to the status Status Conference, the parties shall submit a joint status conference statement discussing the status of their ongoing settlement negotiations; particularly, the status of their negotiations concerning attorneys' fees. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 7/29/2014. (Herman, H) (Entered: 07/29/2014)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 09/09/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/16/2014: Telephonic STATUS CONFERENCE held. Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Spencer, telephonically - present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods, telephonically - present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 09/16/2014)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: On September 16, 2014, the Court held a telephonic status conference to discuss the parties' coordinated efforts to reach a final resolution in this matter. Progress towards a final settlement is ongoing and over the last month the parties have reached resolution on several major issues addressed in the consent decree. Subject to final approval of the Board of Supervisors, counsel has agreed on an attorneys' fee arrangement and settled various staffing issues. Still remaining is a resolution of the final remediation plan. Currently the parties are attempting to resolve discrepancies in the joint experts' recommendations and the County's implementation of those recommendations. Counsel agrees that although issues remain, they are not insurmountable. Per the request of counsel, the Court SETS a further Telephonic Status Conference for Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 9:00 am before Judge McAuliffe. No later than November 12, 2014, the parties shall file a status report updating the court on the status of negotiations, including but not limited to, the County's response as to whether they will implement all or some of the joint experts' recommendations. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/16/2014. (Herman, H) (Entered: 09/16/2014)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 11/12/2014)

PROPOSED ORDER re Order After Hearing by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 11/19/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 11/19/2014: STATUS CONFERENCE held. Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Specter, appeared by telephone - present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods, appeared by telephone - present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Herman, H) (Entered: 11/19/2014)

MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT Only***: On November 19, 2014, the Court held another telephonic status conference to discuss the parties' coordinated efforts to reach a final resolution in this matter. The parties are nearing the end of their settlement negotiations with only a few issues remaining. The County is currently in the process of determining whether the County's third party healthcare provider will be able to fully implement Plaintiffs' proposed remedial plan without additional contract negotiations. If further contract negotiations must take place, an amended contract is subject to final approval by the Board of Supervisors. Counsel also began discussing the proposed plan for caring for mentally ill prisoners housed in the segregation unit at the jail, but discussion on that issue was tabled until a later date. In the interim, the parties agreed to submit a stipulation to the Court agreeing that Defendants would complete a review of Plaintiffs' proposed remedial plan and submit a response to Plaintiffs on or before December 5, 2014. The Court set a further Telephonic Status Conference for Monday, December 15, 2014 at 9:00am before Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. No later than December 10, 2014, the parties shall file a status report updating the Court on the status of the remedial plan and whether the Board of Supervisors will need to approve an amended contract with Corizon. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 11/19/2014. (Herman, H) (Entered: 11/19/2014)

ORDER AFTER Hearing. On November 19, 2014, the parties appeared through counsel for a telephonic status conference on the progress of settlement negotiations. Having heard the positions of the parties and good cause appearing therefore in order to assure timely resolution of the negotiations, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that on or before December 5, 2014, Defendant shall serve on Plaintiffs counsel a written response to Plaintiffs proposed Remedial Plan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the next telephonic status conference shall be held on December 15, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. The parties shall submit a joint status conference statement on or before December 11, 2014. signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 11/21/2014. (Herman, H) (Entered: 11/21/2014)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by County of Fresno. (Woods, Michael) (Entered: 12/11/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 12/15/2014: STATUS CONFERENCE held. Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Donald Specter, appeared by telephone - present. Defendants Counsel Michael Woods, appeared by telephone - present. Court Reporter/CD Number: in chambers, off record. (Kusamura, W) (Entered: 12/16/2014)

MINUTE ORDER: (TEXT ENTRY ONLY) At the parties' request, the Court held another status conference to discuss the progress of final settlement negotiations in this matter. The Court declined to set final settlement deadlines, but the parties agreed to make all practical efforts to finalize their negotiations and present their final remedial plan to the board of supervisors. In the interim, Plaintiffs counsel will begin an informal monitoring process of already implemented changes at the jail. The Court set a further Telephonic Status Conference for Monday, February 2, 2015 at 9:00am before Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. On or before January 28, 2015, the parties shall file a status report indicating the parties progress and relevant updates from the Board of Supervisors, signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 12/16/2014. (Kusamura, W) (Entered: 12/16/2014)