Case: Calhoun v. Pennington

1:09-cv-03286 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: Nov. 24, 2009

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Case Summary

On November 24, 2009, patrons of Atlanta Eagle, a gay bar in Atlanta, Georgia, filed this lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the City of Atlanta, the chief of police, and officers of the Atlanta Police Department in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division. The plaintiffs, represented by private lawyer Dan Grossman, and public interest lawyers from Lambda Legal Defense and the Southern Center for Human Rights, asked the Court for damages and declaratory…

On November 24, 2009, patrons of Atlanta Eagle, a gay bar in Atlanta, Georgia, filed this lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the City of Atlanta, the chief of police, and officers of the Atlanta Police Department in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division. The plaintiffs, represented by private lawyer Dan Grossman, and public interest lawyers from Lambda Legal Defense and the Southern Center for Human Rights, asked the Court for damages and declaratory and injunctive relief to redress defendants' violations of plaintiffs' rights under the U.S. Constitution and Georgia Constitution to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Specifically, plaintiffs claimed that the police action was taken without any particularized reasonable suspicion or probable cause to believe that any individual was involved in any criminal activity. The plaintiffs also sought redress for the numerous state law torts committed by individual defendants, including false imprisonment, assault, battery, and trespass.

According to the complaint, on September 10 and 11, 2009, a paramilitary, SWAT-type force of Atlanta police officers entered the Atlanta Eagle without a warrant, claiming to be searching for public sex, drugs, and illegal weapons. The police forced dozens of bar patrons to lie face-down on the floor, which was covered with spilled beer, dirt, and broken glass. Officers allegedly made threats of violence and anti-gay slurs. Plaintiffs claim that although they were not suspected of any criminal activity, police officers emptied their pockets, confiscated their IDs, and entered every patron's name into a police computer. After the raid, not a single patron was charged with any crime, and no weapons, drugs, or evidence of sex was found.

In December 2010, the parties reached a settlement that required the Atlanta Police Department to rewrite their policies regarding arrest, search, and seizure, and to make other changes to protect the public from police misconduct. The settlement required, among other provisions:

  • Changes in search and seizure policy to accord with a set of legal principles spelled out in the settlement, covering the requirements for arrests, stops, and searches.
  • All Atlanta police officers in uniform must wear a conspicuously visible nametag, and any Atlanta police officer who is in uniform or has displayed a badge or other indicia of police authority must identify himself by name and badge number upon request at some point before the end of an encounter with a civilian.
  • Atlanta police officers may not interfere in any way with a citizen's right to record police activity
  • Payment of $1,025,000 by the City of Atlanta.

Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. issued an order to approve the settlement agreement on December 8, 2010. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the City of Atlanta's compliance with the terms of the settlement if it failed to implement the actions set forth in the settlement agreement within 180 days of the entry of the order.

On June 16, 2011, the plaintiffs filed a motion for sanctions on the grounds that the Atlanta Police Department had not implemented the police reform policies outlined in the settlement agreement. The police department agreed to implement the policies if plaintiffs withdrew their motion for sanctions.

After three years of inactivity, on March 17, 2015, the plaintiffs filed a motion for contempt sanctions on the grounds that the police department had still not implemented police reform policies. The plaintiffs requested post-judgment discovery. On May 19, 2015, the Court granted the plaintiffs' motion.

In response to a joint motion by the parties, the court ordered the appointment of a special master, Joe D. Whitley, on June 22, 2016 to monitor the Atlanta Police Department's compliance with court orders and assist the parties in addressing any obstacles with compliance or relevant discovery. On September 23, 2016, the court granted the parties' Consent Order Setting Forth Initial Special Master Monitoring, Discovery, and Dispute Resolution Procedures. The consent order laid out detailed procedures for ensuring compliance and a feedback mechanism for the creation of a civil rights training program. The consent order also provided a detailed monitoring scheme. Further, all post-judgment discovery requests were stayed without prejudice.

In two 2016 status reports, Mr. Whitley found that the police department had complied or attempted in good faith to comply with the requirements of the court order. However, after six months, it became clear that there were existing areas of disagreement between the parties regarding the following elements of the court order: (1) the identification requirement for officers; (2) the requirement of no interference with audio or video recordings; (3) documentation of warrantless seizures and identification checks; and (4) timely resolution of citizen complaints. But at that point, Mr. Whitley still believed that all of the issues could be resolved, particularly through increased communication between the parties.

After nine months had passed, however, Mr. Whitley determined that there were fundamental disagreements between the parties regarding the court order's requirements and how compliance should be evaluated. At Mr. Whitley's urging, on July 25, 2017, the Court issued two orders: one requiring that the police department show cause why it should not be held in contempt for violating the court order and another requiring that the department show cause as to why it is entitled to relief from any of the court order's provisions.

On September 25, 2017, the police department filed a motion to disqualify the special master and reassign matters to the district court, as well as an emergency motion to stay the special master's activities. However, the court did not grant the emergency motion and the special master continued to carry out his responsibilities. And on November 28, 2017, the court denied the police department's motion to disqualify the special master and adopted his October 2017 status report.

On February 12, 2018, the court held that the plaintiffs were entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by responding to the police department's emergency petition. The court called for briefing and a special master report and recommendation on the issue of whether the attorneys' fees sought were reasonable.

Throughout 2018, the parties engaged in extensive settlement discussions with the goal of reaching an agreement with respect to the show cause order on contempt issues and the police department's compliance with the original settlement agreement. They proposed a new consent order on November 28, 2018, and the court approved it the following day.

The order required the police department to modify 1) training procedures; 2) standard operating procedures; 3) handing citizen complaints; 4) "stop and think" forms; and 5) identification procedures. It also provided the plaintiffs the right to engage in post-judgment discovery, and the right to address any failure to comply in court. Additionally, the city agreed to pay the plaintiffs attorneys' fees.

The case remains open such that the parties may resume litigation if the defendants fail to comply with the consent order.

Summary Authors

Xin Chen (4/3/2011)

Katherine Reineck (1/30/2016)

Virginia Weeks (11/6/2016)

Eva Richardson (12/20/2018)

People

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Judge(s)

Batten, Timothy C. Sr. (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barham, Travis C (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Anderson, Cleora S. (Georgia)

Baines, Tamara Nikki (Georgia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Augsback, Scott David (Georgia)

Expert/Monitor/Master

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

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Docket [PACER]

Nov. 13, 2019

Nov. 13, 2019

Docket
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First Amended Complaint

March 17, 2010

March 17, 2010

Complaint
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Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions

Oct. 6, 2010

Oct. 6, 2010

Pleading / Motion / Brief
251

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Defendants' Motion in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions

Oct. 22, 2010

Oct. 22, 2010

Pleading / Motion / Brief
265

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Order Approving the Settlement

Dec. 8, 2010

Dec. 8, 2010

Order/Opinion
265-1

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Exhibit A: Reforms of the Atlanta Police Department

Dec. 8, 2010

Dec. 8, 2010

Settlement Agreement
271

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Motion for Sanctions

June 16, 2011

June 16, 2011

Pleading / Motion / Brief
281

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Motion for Contempt

March 17, 2015

March 17, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
323

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Consent Order Setting Forth Initial Special Master Monitoring, Discovery, and Dispute Resolution Procedures

Sept. 23, 2016

Sept. 23, 2016

Order/Opinion
324

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Special Master Quarterly Compliance Report Dated September 29, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4548299/calhoun-v-pennington/

Last updated July 22, 2026, 5:33 a.m.

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1 Nov. 24, 2009

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand filed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Consent form to proceed before U.S. Magistrate and pretrial instructions provided. (Filing fee $350 receipt number 18636.) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(alc) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 11/25/2009)

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2 Nov. 24, 2009

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel J. Grossman on behalf of Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. (alc) (Entered: 11/25/2009)

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3 Nov. 24, 2009

NOTICE of Appearance by Graham Spencer Lee on behalf of Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. (alc) (Entered: 11/25/2009)

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4 Nov. 24, 2009

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Lynn Littrell on behalf of Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. (alc) (Entered: 11/25/2009)

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5 Nov. 24, 2009

Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement, filed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. (alc) (Entered: 11/25/2009)

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6 Nov. 25, 2009

INSTRUCTIONS to Parties and Counsel. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 11/25/2009. (alc) (Entered: 11/25/2009)

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Nov. 30, 2009

Clerks Notation re 5 Certificate of Interested Persons reviewed by TCB. (jgs)

Nov. 30, 2009

Clerks Notation for LOA/CIP

7 Dec. 7, 2009

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to atty Daniel J. Grossman at Powell Goldstein Frazer and Murphy re 6 Instructions to Parties and Counsel. (alc) (Entered: 12/09/2009)

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Dec. 9, 2009

Clerk's Certificate of Re-Mailing as to atty Daniel J. Grossman re 6 Instructions to Parties and Counsel. Documents mailed to atty at new address of Daniel J. Grossman, Attorney at Law, Suite 138, 1579-F Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324 (new address as updated on the docket). (alc)

Dec. 9, 2009

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

8 Dec. 17, 2009

Summons Issued as to Richard Pennington, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins. (alc) (Entered: 12/17/2009)

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9 Jan. 19, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. B.E. Bridges (in his official capacity) waiver mailed on 12/30/2009, answer due 3/1/2010. (Lee, Graham) Modified on 2/26/2010 to add notation re capacity (alc). (Entered: 01/19/2010)

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10 Jan. 19, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. City of Atlanta waiver mailed on 12/30/2009, answer due 3/1/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 01/19/2010)

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11 Jan. 19, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Richard Pennington waiver mailed on 12/30/2009, answer due 3/1/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 01/19/2010)

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12 Feb. 4, 2010

MOTION for Clerks Entry of Default of Defendant Richard Pennington by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 02/04/2010)

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13 Feb. 4, 2010

PROPOSED ORDER Default Judgment as to Richard Pennington . (Lee, Graham) Modified on 2/5/2010 to correct docket text to accurately reflect e-filed pleading (alc). (Entered: 02/04/2010)

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14 Feb. 5, 2010

Return of Service Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Richard Pennington in his individual capacity served on 1/2/2010, answer due 1/25/2010. (Lee, Graham) Modified on 2/5/2010 to add text re defendant capacity and correct answer due date (alc). (Entered: 02/05/2010)

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Feb. 5, 2010

Notification of Docket Correction re 13 PROPOSED ORDER Default Judgment as to Richard Pennington: the docket has been corrected to accurately reflect the e-filed pleading as a proposed order. (alc)

Feb. 5, 2010

Notification of Docket Correction

Feb. 5, 2010

Notification of Docket Correction re 14 Return of Service Executed as to Richard Pennington: the docket text has been updated to reflect the service executed as to Defendant in his individual capacity, with corresponding answer due date of 1/25/2010. (Note: Defendant in his official capacity waived service via the 11 Waiver of Service Executed, with corresponding answer due date of 3/1/2010). (alc)

15 Feb. 11, 2010

MOTION to Set Aside Default by Richard Pennington. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit "A", # 2 Exhibit "B", # 3 Affidavit of Amber A. Robinson, # 4 Affidavit of Dennis M. Young)(Young, Dennis) (Entered: 02/11/2010)

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3 Affidavit of Amber A. Robinson

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4 Affidavit of Dennis M. Young

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16 Feb. 25, 2010

RESPONSE re 15 MOTION to Set Aside Default filed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Graham S. Lee)(Lee, Graham) (Entered: 02/25/2010)

1 Affidavit of Graham S. Lee

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17 Feb. 26, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. B.E. Bridges waiver (in his individual capacity) mailed on 2/18/2010, answer due 4/19/2010. (Lee, Graham) Modified on 2/26/2010 to add notation re capacity (alc). (Entered: 02/26/2010)

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18 Feb. 26, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Marlon O. Noble waiver (in his individual capacity) mailed on 2/18/2010, answer due 4/19/2010. (Lee, Graham) Modified on 3/1/2010 to add notation re capacity (alc). (Entered: 02/26/2010)

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Feb. 26, 2010

Submission to District Judge

Feb. 26, 2010

Submission of 12 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default of Defendant Richard Pennington, submitted to District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (alc)

19 March 1, 2010

City Defendants' ANSWER to 1 COMPLAINT by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins. Discovery ends on 7/29/2010.(Young, Dennis) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 03/01/2010)

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20 March 2, 2010

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen A. Power on behalf of Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins. (Power, Stephen) Modified on 3/2/2010 to remove John/Jane Does 1-45 as filers (alc). (Entered: 03/02/2010)

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21 March 9, 2010

First Initial Disclosures by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins. (Power, Stephen) Modified on 3/10/2010 to remove John/Jane Does 1-45 as filers (alc). (Entered: 03/09/2010)

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22 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Robert Kelley filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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23 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of David Shepherd filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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24 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Matthew Pressley filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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25 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of David Thomas filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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26 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Thomas Hayes filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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27 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Kenneth Keck filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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28 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of John Curran filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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29 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Nicholas Koperski filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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30 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Geoffrey Calhoun filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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31 March 11, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Brian Hughes filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

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32 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Mark Danak filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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33 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Raymond Matheson filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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34 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of M. Du-Wayne Ray filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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35 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Rob Treutel filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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36 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Benjamin Cheaves filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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37 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Gary Ziemer filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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38 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Sean Gaboya filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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39 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Robert Marlow filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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40 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Alan Dale filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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41 March 12, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Thomas Fast filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

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42 March 15, 2010

Initial Disclosures by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III.(Littrell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/15/2010)

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43 March 16, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Robert Marlow filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, B.E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, J.G. Watkins (Power, Stephen) (Entered: 03/16/2010)

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44 March 17, 2010

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Mark Danak, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr., and Gary Ziemer. (Littrell, Elizabeth) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. Modified on 3/18/2010 to add Garcia, McLeod, Schmaltz, Thomas, Treutel, and Ziemer as filers (alc). (Entered: 03/17/2010)

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45 March 19, 2010

Joint PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III, Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, Bennie E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, Jared G. Watkins. (Grossman, Daniel) Modified on 3/22/2010 to add dft co-filers (alc). (Entered: 03/19/2010)

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46 March 22, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Melonie Mague waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/22/2010)

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47 March 22, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Debra A. Williams waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/22/2010)

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48 March 23, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Felix Garcia filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, Bennie E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, Jared G. Watkins, George Turner, Willie Adams, III, John H. Brock, Dimitrio O. Caldwell, Kelly Collier, Craig Condon, Gregory D. Dabney, Stalone Davis, Christipher Dowd, Jeremy D. Edwards, Herman E. Glass, Robert C. Godwin, Brandon Jackson, Dimitri Jaques, Melonie Mague, Vicente Marcano, Cayenne Mayes, Timothy McClain, James Menzoian, Dion Meridith, Scott Pautsch, Darnell Perry, Scott Perry, William Porter, Edward Rabb, Cedric F. Smith, Tyrone Taylor, Kelleita Thurman, Stephanie Upton, Ronald J. Walker, William Walters, Debra A. Williams (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/23/2010)

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49 March 23, 2010

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jeffrey McLeod filed by Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, Bennie E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, Jared G. Watkins, George Turner, Willie Adams, III, John H. Brock, Dimitrio O. Caldwell, Kelly Collier, Craig Condon, Gregory D. Dabney, Stalone Davis, Christipher Dowd, Jeremy D. Edwards, Herman E. Glass, Robert C. Godwin, Brandon Jackson, Dimitri Jaques, Melonie Mague, Vicente Marcano, Cayenne Mayes, Timothy McClain, James Menzoian, Dion Meridith, Scott Pautsch, Darnell Perry, Scott Perry, William Porter, Edward Rabb, Cedric F. Smith, Tyrone Taylor, Kelleita Thurman, Stephanie Upton, Ronald J. Walker, William Walters, Debra A. Williams (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/23/2010)

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50 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. George Turner waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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51 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Willie Adams, III waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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52 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. John H. Brock waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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53 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Dimitrio O. Caldwell waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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54 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Kelly Collier waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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55 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Craig Condon waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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56 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Gregory D. Dabney waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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57 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Stalone Davis waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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58 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Christipher Dowd waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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59 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Herman E. Glass waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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60 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Robert C. Godwin waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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61 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Brandon Jackson waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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62 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Dimitri Jaques waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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63 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Cayenne Mayes waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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64 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Timothy McClain waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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65 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. James Menzoian waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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66 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Dion Meridith waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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67 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Scott Pautsch waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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68 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Darnell Perry waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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69 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. William Porter waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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70 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Edward Rabb waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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71 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Cedric F. Smith waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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72 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Tyrone Taylor waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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73 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Kelleita Thurman waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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74 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Ronald J. Walker waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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75 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. William Walters waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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76 March 24, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Jared G. Watkins waiver mailed on 3/15/2010, answer due 5/14/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

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77 March 26, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Jeremy D. Edwards waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/26/2010)

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78 March 26, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Vicente Marcano waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/26/2010)

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79 March 26, 2010

NOTICE of Appearance by Dennis McRay Young on behalf of Richard Pennington, City of Atlanta, Bennie E. Bridges, Marlon O. Noble, Jared G. Watkins, George Turner, Willie Adams, III, John H. Brock, Dimitrio O. Caldwell, Kelly Collier, Craig Condon, Gregory D. Dabney, Stalone Davis, Christipher Dowd, Jeremy D. Edwards, Herman E. Glass, Robert C. Godwin, Brandon Jackson, Dimitri Jaques, Melonie Mague, Vicente Marcano, Cayenne Mayes, Timothy McClain, James Menzoian, Dion Meridith, Scott Pautsch, Darnell Perry, Scott Perry, William Porter, Edward Rabb, Cedric F. Smith, Tyrone Taylor, Kelleita Thurman, Stephanie Upton, Ronald J. Walker, William Walters, Debra A. Williams (Young, Dennis) (Entered: 03/26/2010)

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80 March 29, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Stephanie Upton waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 03/29/2010)

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April 1, 2010

Submission of 15 MOTION to Set Aside Default, submitted to District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (alc)

April 1, 2010

Submission to District Judge

81 April 2, 2010

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Plaintiffs First Request For Production To Defendant City Of Atlanta by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III.(Grossman, Daniel) (Entered: 04/02/2010)

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82 April 2, 2010

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. Scott Perry waiver mailed on 3/17/2010, answer due 5/17/2010. (Lee, Graham) (Entered: 04/02/2010)

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83 April 5, 2010

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery - Plaintiffs' First Request for Production and First Continuing Interrogatories to Defendant Willie Adams, III by Geoffrey Calhoun, Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III. (Grossman, Daniel) Modified on 4/6/2010 to update text re subject of service and add co-filers (alc). (Entered: 04/05/2010)

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84 April 5, 2010

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery - Plaintiffs' First Request for Production and First Continuing Interrogatories to Defendant Bennie E. Bridges by Geoffrey Calhoun, Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III..(Grossman, Daniel) Modified on 4/6/2010 to update text re subject of service and add co-filers (alc). (Entered: 04/05/2010)

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85 April 5, 2010

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery - Plaintiffs' First Request for Production and First Continuing Interrogatories to Defendant John H. Brock by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III.(Grossman, Daniel) Modified on 4/6/2010 to update text re subject of service (alc). (Entered: 04/05/2010)

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86 April 5, 2010

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery - Plaintiffs' First Request for Production and First Continuing Interrogatories to Defendant Dimitrio O. Caldwell by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III.(Grossman, Daniel) Modified on 4/6/2010 to update text re subject of service (alc). (Entered: 04/05/2010)

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87 April 5, 2010

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery - Plaintiffs' Second Request for Production and First Continuing Interrogatories to Defendant City of Atlanta by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III.(Grossman, Daniel) Modified on 4/6/2010 to update text re subject of service (alc). (Entered: 04/05/2010)

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88 April 5, 2010

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery - Plaintiffs' First Request for Production and First Continuing Interrogatories to Defendant Kelly Collier by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III.(Grossman, Daniel) Modified on 4/6/2010 to update text re subject of service (alc). (Entered: 04/05/2010)

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89 April 5, 2010

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery - Plaintiffs' First Request for Production and First Continuing Interrogatories to Defendant Craig Condon by Saverio Monteleone, Matthew Presley, M. Du-Wayne Ray, David Shepherd, Allan Vives, Ramey & Kelley, Inc., Rawhide Leather, Inc., John Curran, Geoffrey Calhoun, Alan Dale, Felix Garcia, Jeffrey McLeod, Mark Danak, Chris Schmaltz, David Thomas, Robert Treutel, Jr, Gary Ziemer, Christopher Daniels, Thomas Fast, Sean Gaboya, Thomas Hayes, Brian Hughes, Kenneth Keck, Nicholas Koperski, Robert Marlow, Benjamin Cheaves, Raymond Matheson, Robert McLendon, III.(Grossman, Daniel) Modified on 4/6/2010 to update text re subject of service (alc). (Entered: 04/05/2010)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Georgia

Case Type(s):

Policing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 24, 2009

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Patrons of Atlanta Eagle, a gay bar in Atlanta, Georgia, who were unlawfully searched, detained, and/or arrested on September 10-11, 2009, by the Atlanta Police Department.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Lambda Legal

Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

City of Atlanta Police Department

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Georgia 1:09-cv-03286

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Recordkeeping

Required disclosure

Amount Defendant Pays: $1,025,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Over/Unlawful Detention (facilities)

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

Policing:

Excessive force

False arrest

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