Easterling v. State of Connecticut Department of Corrections

Easterling v. State of Connecticut Department of Corrections

Easterling v. State of Connecticut Department of Corrections

265 F.R.D. 45

Easterling v. State of Connecticut, Department of Corrections

783 F.Supp.2d 323

Easterling v. State of Connecticut Department of Corrections

278 F.R.D. 41

Easterling v. State of Connecticut Department of Corrections

Easterling v. State of Connecticut Department of Corrections

COMPLAINT against State of CT Dept of Corr ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number B016019), filed by Cherie Easterling.(Sanders, C.) (Entered: 06/02/2008)

Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 8/30/2008. Amended Pleadings due by 7/29/2008 Discovery due by 11/29/2008 Dispositive Motions due by 12/29/2008. Signed by Clerk on 5/30/2008. (Sanders, C.) (Entered: 06/03/2008)

Standing Protective ORDER. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 5/30/2008. (Sanders, C.) (Entered: 06/03/2008)

ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 5/30/2008. (Sanders, C.) (Entered: 06/03/2008)

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie M. Marnin on behalf of Cherie Easterling and all others similarly situated (Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

ENTERED IN ERROR - Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 9/17/08. Amended Pleadings due by 8/18/2008 Discovery due by 12/19/2008 Dispositive Motions due by 1/18/2009. Signed by Clerk on 6/19/08. (Simpson, T.) Modified on 6/19/2008 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 06/19/2008)

NOTICE of Appearance by Maria C. Rodriguez on behalf of State of CT Dept of Corr (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 06/24/2008)

NOTICE of Appearance by Margaret Q. Chapple on behalf of State of CT Dept of Corr in addition to the appearance of Maria C. Rodriguez, Assistant Attorney General already on file (Chapple, Margaret) (Entered: 06/24/2008)

MOTION for Security for Costs by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 06/24/2008)

MOTION for Extension of Time until July 26, 2008 to file Responsive Pleading 1 Complaint by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 06/24/2008)

ORDER granting 9 Motion for Security for Costs. The defendant(s) having made application to the Clerk of Court for an order requiring the plaintiff(s) to deposit or file a bond with sufficient surety in the sum of $500.00 pursuant to Local Rule 83.3(a) of the Rules of Civil Procedure for the United States District of Connecticut, it is ORDERED that the plaintiff(s) herein file a bond as security for costs in this action within thirty (30) days from this date. Signed by Clerk on 6/25/08. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 06/25/2008)

ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time until 7/26/08 to file Responsive Pleading to the 1 Complaint. Signed by Clerk on 6/25/08. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 06/25/2008)

DISCLOSURE NOTICE. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 6/26/08. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 06/26/2008)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons for a Settlement Conference. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 7/23/08. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 07/23/2008)

Security for Costs in the amount of $500.00 posted by Cherie Easterling. Receipt Number B016294. (Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time until August 9, 2008 to file responsive pleading 1 Complaint by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 07/28/2008)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephone Pre-Settlement Conference set for 9/3/2008 02:20 PM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Counsel for the plaintiff shall initiate this call. Once all parties are on the line, please contact Chambers at (203)579-5640. A date for the settlement conference will be set during the telephone call. As the Court requires parties or their representatives with settlement authority to attend the settlement conference, counsel should obtain dates of unavailability from their clients over the next 90 days and have their own calendars available to aid in the scheduling. During the telephone call, counsel should be prepared to discuss what information needs to be exchanged and anything else that needs to be accomplished prior to the settlement conference for the discussions to be productive. This telephone conference will not be rescheduled based on requests from counsel. If counsel is not available at the scheduled time, please arrange for coverage by another lawyer who will have the necessary background knowledge to participate. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 07/29/2008)

ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time until August 9, 2008 to file responsive pleading 1 Complaint. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 7/30/2008. (Sanders, C.) (Entered: 07/30/2008)

Joint REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/06/2008)

MOTION to Dismiss by State of CT Dept of Corr.Responses due by 9/1/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Anker Affidavit with attachments, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Callahan Affidavit)(Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 08/11/2008)

2 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss

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NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephonic Status Conference set for 8/28/2008 02:00 PM in Chambers Room 417, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Janet C. Hall. Counsel are requested to participate in this conference, via telephone. This conference call is to be arranged between counsel. Once all parties are on the line, please telephone chambers at (203) 579-5554. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 08/22/2008)

MOTION for Extension of Time until October 1, 2008 Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's 20 Motion to Dismiss by Cherie Easterling. (McKenna, Deborah) Modified on 8/27/2008 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 08/25/2008)

ORDER granting 22 MOTION for Extension of Time until October 1, 2008 Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by Cherie Easterling. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 8/26/08. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 08/26/2008)

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 20 MOTION to Dismiss. Responses due by 10/1/2008 (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 08/26/2008)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Janet C. Hall: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/28/2008. A separate scheduling order will issue. Motion for Extension of Time (Doc. No. 22) previously granted. 10 minutes. (Court Reporter T. Fidanza)(Joseloff, B.) (Entered: 08/28/2008)

SCHEDULING ORDER: 19 Report of Parties' Planning. Discovery due by 3/31/2009, Joint Status Report due by 11/29/2008. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 8/29/2008. (Heard, J.) (Entered: 09/02/2008)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Settlement Conference set for 10/28/2008 2:00 PM in Chambers Room 266 - Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Please read and comply with the attached instructions. (Milligan, C.) (Entered: 09/03/2008)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Status Conference held on 9/3/2008. 3 minutes (Milligan, C.) (Entered: 09/03/2008)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Adam T. Klein. Filing Fee $25.00. Receipt Number B016571. by Cherie Easterling. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 09/10/2008)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael T. Kirkpatrick. Filing Fee $25.00. Receipt Number B016571. by Cherie Easterling. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 09/10/2008)

ORDER granting 29 Motion for Attorney Adam T. Klein to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 30 Motion for Attorney Michael T. Kirkpatrick to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Clerk on 9/10/08. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 09/10/2008)

Memorandum in Opposition re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Cherie Easterling. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I)(Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/29/2008)

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MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Initial Complaint and Relate Back the Claim by Cherie Easterling.Responses due by 10/20/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Initial Complaint and Relate Back the Claim, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I)(Marnin, Stephanie) Modified on 9/30/2008 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 09/29/2008)

2 Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Initial Complaint and Rel

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION to Dismiss until October 27, 2008 by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 10/10/2008)

ORDER granting 34 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 20 MOTION to Dismiss. Responses due by 10/27/2008. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 10/14/08. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

REMINDER: A settlement conference is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at 2PM. Pursuant to the Court's Settlement Conference Order, not later than 14 days before the conference, plaintiff's counsel shall contact defendant's counsel to initiate settlement discussions, if they are not already on-going. At least 5 days before the conference, each party shall provide to the Court, in confidence, a concise statement, no longer than 3 pages in length, of the evidence the party expects to produce at trial. The statements shall outline the settlement negotiations to date, and identify where possible the obstacles or impediments which have so far prevented settlement of the matter. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct Initial Complaint and Relate Back the Claim until November 19, 2008 by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 10/20/2008)

ORDER granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct Initial Complaint and Relate Back the Claim. Responses due by 11/19/2008. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 10/21/08. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 10/22/2008)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION to Dismiss until November 10, 2008 by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 10/27/2008)

ORDER granting 39 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 20 Motion to Dismiss until November 10, 2008. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 10/28/08. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 10/28/2008)

Third MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION to Dismiss until January 10, 2009 by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 11/07/2008)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct Initial Complaint and Relate Back the Claim until January 19, 2009 by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 11/07/2008)

ORDER granting 41 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 20 MOTION to Dismiss. This is the final extension. Responses due by 1/10/2009. Granting 42 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct Initial Complaint and Relate Back the Claim. This is the final extension. Responses due by 1/19/2009. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 11/8/2008. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 11/10/2008)

Joint STATUS REPORT by Cherie Easterling, State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 12/05/2008)

MOTION for Extension of Time until January 16, 2009 to File Objections and/or Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Production by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 12/09/2008)

ORDER granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time, on the condition that it will not in any way impact upon the 1/10/2009 deadline set by the court. See Order (Doc. No. 43). SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 12/11/2008. (Joseloff, B.) (Entered: 12/11/2008)

REPLY to Response to 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Rodriguez Affidavit with attachments A through E)(Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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Memorandum in Opposition re 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct Initial Complaint and Relate Back the Claim filed by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit with Attachments)(Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 01/20/2009)

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REPLY to Response to 33 MOTION to Amend/Correct Initial Complaint and Relate Back the Claim Plaintiffs; Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Amend and Relate Back the Claims filed by Cherie Easterling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 02/03/2009)

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RULING denying 20 Motion to Dismiss; denying 33 Motion to Amend/Correct. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 2/9/09. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 02/09/2009)

Joint STATUS REPORT by Cherie Easterling, State of CT Dept of Corr. (Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 02/27/2009)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time until June 29, 2009 Revised Discovery Schedule by Cherie Easterling, State of CT Dept of Corr. (Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/23/2009)

ORDER granting 52 Motion for Extension of Time. The Motion is granted. However, the parties should understand that these deadlines will not be moved. Further, any additional time after ruling on the Motion for Class Certification for discovery and motions will be limited. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 3/24/2009. (Joseloff, B.) (Entered: 03/24/2009)

Joint STATUS REPORT by Cherie Easterling, State of CT Dept of Corr. (Chapple, Margaret) (Entered: 05/28/2009)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Samuel Miller. Filing Fee $25.00. Receipt Number B018246. by Cherie Easterling. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 07/27/2009)

ORDER granting 55 Motion for Attorney Samuel Miller to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Clerk on 7/27/09. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 07/27/2009)

MOTION to Certify Class by Cherie Easterling.Responses due by 8/17/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1-14, # 3 Exhibit 15-27)(Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/27/2009)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel Miller on behalf of Cherie Easterling (Miller, Samuel) (Entered: 08/06/2009)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 57 MOTION to Certify Class until August 21, 2009 by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 08/17/2009)

ORDER granting 59 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 57 MOTION to Certify Class Responses due by 8/21/2009. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 8/18/2009. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

Memorandum in Opposition re 57 MOTION to Certify Class filed by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit with attachments, # 2 Exhibit 2 and 3)(Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 08/21/2009)

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STATUS REPORT by Cherie Easterling. (Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/26/2009)

MOTION for Leave to File Partial Summary Judgment by Cherie Easterling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-2)(Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/28/2009)

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Statement of Material Facts re 63 MOTION for Leave to File Partial Summary Judgment filed by Cherie Easterling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-10, # 2 Exhibit 11-28)(Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/28/2009)

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Memorandum in Support re 63 MOTION for Leave to File Partial Summary Judgment filed by Cherie Easterling. (Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/28/2009)

MOTION for Summary Judgment Partial by Cherie Easterling.Responses due by 9/21/2009 (Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

REPLY to Response to 57 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Cherie Easterling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-4)(Marnin, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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STATUS REPORT of the Defendant by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

Memorandum in Opposition re 63 MOTION for Leave to File Partial Summary Judgment filed by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 09/18/2009)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 66 MOTION for Summary Judgment Partial until Thirty Days after the Court issues a ruling on the Pending Plaintiff's Request for Leave to file Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Doc. # 63), if necessary by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 09/18/2009)

ORDER granting 70 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 66 MOTION for Summary Judgment Partial until Thirty Days after the Court issues a ruling on the Pending Plaintiff's Request for Leave to file Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Doc. # 63), if necessary by State of CT Dept of Corr. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 9/19/2009. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 09/21/2009)

REPLY to Response to 63 MOTION for Leave to File Partial Summary Judgment filed by Cherie Easterling. (Marnin, Seth) Modified on 9/30/2009 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 09/29/2009)

EXHIBIT 1 by Cherie Easterling re 72 Reply to Response to Motion. (Marnin, Seth) (Entered: 09/29/2009)

ORDER denying 63 MOTION for Leave to File Partial Summary Judgment by Cherie Easterling. The Motion for Partial Summary Judgment that was docketed should be terminated. The plaintiff may reclaim that motion in accordance with the schedule approved after the ruling on the Motion for Class Certification. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 9/30/2009. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 10/01/2009)

RULING granting 57 Motion to Certify Class. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 1/4/2010. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 01/05/2010)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephonic Status Conference set for 1/26/2010 12:30 PM in Chambers Room 417, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Janet C. Hall. Counsel are requested to participate in this conference, via telephone. This conference call is to be arranged between counsel. Once all parties are on the line, please telephone chambers at (203) 579-5554. (Volek, J.) (Entered: 01/14/2010)

PROPOSED ORDER Merit Discovery Schedule by Cherie Easterling, State of CT Dept of Corr. (Marnin, Seth) (Entered: 01/19/2010)

NOTICE OF AMENDED E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephone Status Conference has been changed to 3/11/2010 02:00 PM in Chambers Room 417, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Janet C. Hall. Counsel are requested to participate in this conference, via telephone. This conference call is to be arranged between counsel. Once all parties are on the line, please telephone chambers at (203) 579-5554. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 01/25/2010)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Janet C. Hall: Status Conference held on 3/11/10. Plaintiff's dispositive motion deadline set for 7/15/10. Defendant's deadline for opposition set for 8/9/10. Plaintiff's reply deadline set for 8/30/10. With respect to defendant's dispositive motions, defendant's motion deadline set for 8/9/10. Plaintiff's opposition deadline set for 8/30/10. Defendant's reply deadline set for 9/13/10. The parties shall file a Revised Proposed Discovery Schedule in accordance with these deadlines as stated on the record. 40 minutes (Court Reporter T. Fidanza.) (Volek, J.) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

PROPOSED ORDER re 77 Proposed Order Revised Discovery Schedule by Cherie Easterling, State of CT Dept of Corr. (Marnin, Seth) (Entered: 04/05/2010)

ORDER re 80 Proposed Order filed by State of CT Dept of Corr, Cherie Easterling, ( Discovery due by 6/15/2010, Dispositive Motions due by 7/15/2010 & 8/9/2010, Trial Brief due by 7/15/2010 or 30 days after ruling on dispositive motions). SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 4/8/2010. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 04/08/2010)

NOTICE by State of CT Dept of Corr of Designation of Expert Concerning Statistical Disparities (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 04/30/2010)

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NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephone Conference set for 5/7/2010 02:30 PM in Chambers Room 417, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Janet C. Hall. Counsel are requested to participate in this conference via telephone. This conference call is to be arranged between counsel. Once all parties are on the line, please telephone chambers at (203) 579-5554. (Volek, J.) (Entered: 05/04/2010)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Janet C. Hall: Telephone Conference held on 5/7/2010. Production of discovery materials is ordered as stated on the record. 15 minutes. (Court Reporter T. Fidanza.) (Volek, J.) (Entered: 05/07/2010)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time until June 4, 2010 to Designate Trial Experts and Provide Expert(s) Report(s) by State of CT Dept of Corr. (Chapple, Margaret) (Entered: 05/12/2010)

OBJECTION re 85 Second MOTION for Extension of Time until June 4, 2010 to Designate Trial Experts and Provide Expert(s) Report(s) filed by Cherie Easterling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Marnin, Seth) (Entered: 05/13/2010)

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Supplemental OBJECTION re 86 Objection, 85 Second MOTION for Extension of Time until June 4, 2010 to Designate Trial Experts and Provide Expert(s) Report(s) filed by Cherie Easterling. (Marnin, Seth) (Entered: 05/17/2010)

ORDER granting in part 85 Second MOTION for Extension of Time until June 4, 2010 to Designate Trial Experts and Provide Expert(s) Report(s) by State of CT Dept of Corr. Motion is granted in part only because defense counsel has left the court little choice, filing on the day of the deadline. Counsel is advised that, if this occurs again in any case in which counsel appears, the court will deny the motion to extend. Defendant's deadline is extended until 5/28/2010 only. Plaintiff is to propose a modified schedule for approval by the court within 5 days. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 5/18/2010. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 05/18/2010)

PROPOSED ORDER re 88 Order on Motion for Extension of Time,, Modified Merits Discovery Schedule by Cherie Easterling. (Marnin, Seth) (Entered: 05/21/2010)

NOTICE by State of CT Dept of Corr of Designation of Expert Concerning Business Necessity and Job Relatedness (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 05/28/2010)

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NOTICE by State of CT Dept of Corr Defendant's Designation of Expert Concerning Business Necessity and Job Relatedness (Libby and Anderson) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Addendums A - C)(Rodriguez, Maria) (Entered: 05/28/2010)

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MOTION to Expedite Resolution of Dispute by Cherie Easterling. (Marnin, Seth) (Entered: 06/04/2010)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION., Conference re: 92 MOTION to Expedite Resolution of Dispute set for 6/7/2010 12:00 PM in Courtroom Two, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Janet C. Hall. (Volek, J.) (Entered: 06/04/2010)

ORDER granting 92 Motion to Expedite. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 6/7/10. (Volek, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2010)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Janet C. Hall: Discovery Hearing held on 6/7/2010. Discovery schedule revised as stated on the record and as will be articulated in forthcoming order. 50 minutes(Court Reporter Fidanza, Terri.) (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 06/08/2010)

PROPOSED ORDER Revised Proposed Merits Discovery Schedule by Cherie Easterling. (Marnin, Seth) (Entered: 06/08/2010)

ORDER re: 96 Proposed Discovery Schedule. (Merits Discovery due by 6/11/2010, Dispositive Motions due by 9/2/2010, Trial Brief due by 9/2/2010). SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 6/10/2010. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 06/10/2010)

NOTICE by State of CT Dept of Corr of Designation of Expert Concerning Less Discriminatory Alternative (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Chapple, Margaret) (Entered: 06/18/2010)

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MOTION for Deborah McKenna to Withdraw as Attorney by Cherie Easterling. (McKenna, Deborah) (Entered: 07/01/2010)

ORDER granting 99 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Deborah L. McKenna terminated. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 7/2/10. (Volek, J.) (Entered: 07/02/2010)