Case: White v. Jackson

4:14-cv-01490 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: Aug. 28, 2014

Closed Date: Feb. 8, 2019

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Case Summary

On August 28, 2014, six Missouri residents filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution against individual police officers of the City of Ferguson, Missouri and the County of St. Louis, Missouri, the City of Ferguson, and the County of St. Louis. The plaintiffs, represented by private and public interest counsel, sought compensatory and punitive damages, alleging that the City of Ferguson and the County of St. Louis, through their police forces, violated the plaintiffs' rights by subjecting them to unnecessary and unwarranted force and arresting them without probable cause. Specifically, the plaintiffs alleged claims of false arrest, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent supervision, failure to train, supervise, and discipline, as well as assault and battery.

This suit was filed in the wake of the August 2014 shooting of Michael Brown. Brown, a black male, was fatally shot on August 9, 2014, by Darren Wilson, a Caucasian police officer with the Ferguson Police Department. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are disputed, but it is undisputed that Brown was unarmed at the time. The shooting sparked protests and general civil unrest in the City of Ferguson, caused in part by racial tension between the majority-black community and the majority-white city government and police. The plaintiffs alleged that during this time of civil unrest, Ferguson police officers used wanton and excessive force under color of law.

Specifically, one plaintiff alleged that she and her son were arrested on August 13 at a fast-food restaurant in Ferguson. The complaint states that they had attended a peace rally and were arrested for supposedly failing to follow police instructions to leave the establishment. Another plaintiff claimed he was shot with rubber bullets, assaulted, and sprayed with pepper-spray by police while heading to his mother's house on August 13. According to the complaint, this plaintiff was never charged with a crime. Another plaintiff claimed he was photographing protests from his vehicle when police began moving down the street where he was parked, firing tear gas and ordering people to disperse. The plaintiff was allegedly blocked in by a police vehicle and therefore unable to comply. According to the complaint, police seized his camera and pulled the memory chip from it before arresting him. The final two plaintiffs claimed they were also arrested for failing to disperse while filming the protests on August 11.

On October 2, 2014, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, adding four more plaintiffs to the suit. The City of Ferguson and its police chief and officer (the "Ferguson defendants") filed a motion to dismiss on October 24, 2014, and St. Louis County and its chief of police (the "St. Louis defendants") filed motions to dismiss party plaintiffs on November 26, 2014. The plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint on December 1, 2014.

On March 16, 2015, the court (Judge Henry Edward Autrey) dismissed the plaintiffs' claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent supervision against the St. Louis County defendants, and dismissed one of the plaintiffs' claims for assault and battery. The court denied the Ferguson defendants' motion to dismiss.

The plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint on May 27, 2015. This amended complaint included claims of six sets of plaintiffs. The Ferguson defendants filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent supervision in the third amended complaint, and the court granted the motion to dismiss on June 25, 2015, using the same rationale under which those claims were dismissed as against the County defendants from the second amended complaint.

The case was referred to alternative dispute resolution on August 28, 2015, and after a conference on December 1, 2015, the neutral mediator reported that the parties participated in good faith but did not reach a settlement. The parties continued discovery and began to prepare for a trial scheduled in September 2016.

The Ferguson defendants filed a motion for summary judgment on April 7, 2016, and shortly after, the St. Louis defendants filed a motion for summary judgment. Judge Autrey granted the defendants' motions for summary judgment on September 30, 2016.

The court found that the individual police defendants were entitled to official and qualified immunity from suit, and as the plaintiffs failed to establish that qualified immunity did not apply, the supervisory defendants and St. Louis County were also entitled to summary judgment. 2016 WL 8674192. A judgment in the case was entered in favor of the defendants.

The plaintiffs appealed the decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Meanwhile in the district court, the parties engaged in some litigation regarding costs, which Judge Autrey awarded to the defendants on June 28, 2017.

The Eighth Circuit (Judges Diana E. Murphy, James B. Loken, and Michael J. Melloy) issued its opinion on August 1, 2017. 865 F.3d 1064. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment as to the claims of five of the six sets of plaintiffs. The Eight Circuit did reverse in part the district court's grant of summary judgment as to the excessive force claims of one plaintiff. The circuit court found that the district court erred in granting four individual police defendants qualified immunity with regard to the plaintiff's claims that officers had held his head underwater for three to five seconds, pepper sprayed him, and took turns punching and kicking him for two to three minutes. Though the district court had dismissed the excessive force claim after finding that medical evidence undermined the plaintiff's testimony as to these events, the circuit court found this a mischaracterization of the record and said it was a factual dispute to be resolved by a jury. The Eighth Circuit therefore reversed the grant of summary judgment on that plaintiff's § 1983 excessive force claim, as well as the grant of summary judgment on his § 1983 failure to train, supervise, and discipline claim against the St. Louis defendants as it relates to the remaining excessive force claim. The Eighth Circuit responded to a motion for clarification in an August 9, 2017 order, clarifying that the court affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the Ferguson defendants on all claims.

The case was remanded to the district court for further proceedings related to the remaining plaintiff's excessive force claims against four individual County of St. Louis police officers and the corresponding supervisory claims against the County of St. Louis. The plaintiffs filed petitions with the Eighth Circuit for rehearing en banc and rehearing by the panel; the Eighth Circuit denied the petitions for rehearing on September 11, 2017.

In the district court, Judge Autrey scheduled the action for a jury trial on October 29, 2018; it was later rescheduled for February 4, 2019. Before trial started, the defendants filed a motion for summary judgment on September 4, 2018 alleging that there were no facts in dispute before trial. Judge Autrey disagreed with this assessment, saying that a jury would decide if the police department's actions amounted to a failure to supervise on January 31, 2019.

The jury trial took place on its scheduled date. The jurors issued a verdict in favor of the defendants on February 8, 2019.

The three-month period to file an appeal on the verdict has lapsed, and the case is closed.

Summary Authors

Greg in den Berken (10/9/2014)

Sarah McDonald (8/20/2018)

Ellen Aldin (6/2/2020)

People

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Judge(s)

Autrey, Henry Edward (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Greene, Reginald A. (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Carey, Aarnarian (Apollo) (Missouri)

Carey, Aarnarian (Apollo) D. (Missouri)

Dunne, Peter J. (Missouri)

Judge(s)

Autrey, Henry Edward (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Greene, Reginald A. (Georgia)

Lattimer, Gregory L. (District of Columbia)

Shabazz, Malik Z. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Carey, Aarnarian (Apollo) (Missouri)

Carey, Aarnarian (Apollo) D. (Missouri)

Dunne, Peter J. (Missouri)

Gunn, Priscilla Frances (Missouri)

Hughes, Michael E. (Missouri)

Norwood, Ronald A. (Missouri)

Plunkert, Robert T. (Missouri)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

4:14-cv-01490	Docket [PACER]	March 25, 2019	March 25, 2019 Docket
1 4:14-cv-01490	Complaint	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 28, 2014 Complaint
9 4:14-cv-01490	Amended Complaint	Oct. 2, 2014	Oct. 2, 2014 Complaint
70 4:14-cv-01490	Opinion, Memorandum and Order	March 16, 2015	March 16, 2015 Order/Opinion 2015 WL 1189963
81 4:14-cv-01490	Third Amended Complaint	May 27, 2015	May 27, 2015 Complaint
103 4:14-cv-01490	Order	June 25, 2015	June 25, 2015 Order/Opinion
255 4:14-cv-01490	Opinion, Memorandum and Order	Sept. 30, 2016	Sept. 30, 2016 Order/Opinion 2016 WL 8674192
56 4:14-cv-01490 16-03897	Opinion U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit	Aug. 1, 2017	Aug. 1, 2017 Order/Opinion 865 F.3d 1064
335 4:14-cv-01490	Opinion, Memorandum, and Order Matthews v. Jackson	Jan. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019 Order/Opinion 2019 WL 398507

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Docket

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Docket for: White v. Jackson

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Aug. 28, 2014	COMPLAINT against defendant All listed Defendants. 8 Summons(es) issued, Jury Demand,, filed by Kerry White, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Damon Coleman, Tracey White, Theophilus Green. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Original Filing Form)(DLT) Modified on 8/28/2014 (DLT). (Entered: 08/28/2014) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Original Filing Form View on PACER	RECAP
2	Aug. 28, 2014	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Reginald A. J. Greene, by Plaintiffs Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 pd.) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(DLT) (Entered: 08/28/2014) 1 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER	RECAP
3	Aug. 28, 2014	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 2 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Reginald A. J. Greene, by Plaintiffs Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. ORDERED : GRANTED AND SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 8/28/14. (CEL) (Entered: 08/28/2014)	RECAP
4	Aug. 28, 2014	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Malik Z. Shabazz. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100) by Plaintiffs Damon Coleman, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(CEL) (Entered: 08/28/2014) 1 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER	RECAP
5	Aug. 28, 2014	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 4 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Malik Z. Shabazz. by Plaintiffs Damon Coleman, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. ORDERED : GRANTED AND SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 8/28/14. (CEL) (Entered: 08/28/2014)	RECAP
6	Aug. 28, 2014	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Gregory L. Lattimer. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100) by Plaintiffs Damon Coleman, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(CEL) (Entered: 08/28/2014) 1 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER	RECAP
7	Aug. 28, 2014	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Gregory L. Lattimer. by Plaintiffs Damon Coleman, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. ORDERED : GRANTED AND SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 8/28/14. (CEL) (Entered: 08/28/2014)	RECAP
8	Aug. 28, 2014	NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiffs Damon Coleman, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White Process Server: Michael Montgomery (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(DLT) (Entered: 08/28/2014) 1 Summons View on PACER	RECAP
	Aug. 28, 2014	Case Opening Notification
	Aug. 28, 2014	Receipt
	Aug. 28, 2014	Case Opening Notification: 8 Summons(es) issued. Attorney Reginald Greene will pick up today. Judge Assigned: U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey. (DLT)
	Aug. 28, 2014	Receipt 4644044929 in the amount of $100.00 for PRO HAC VICE on behalf of Malik Shabazz (CCAM)
	Aug. 28, 2014	Receipt 4644044931 in the amount of $100.00 for PRO HAC VICE on behalf of Reginald Greene (CCAM)
	Aug. 28, 2014	Receipt 4644044928 in the amount of $400.00 for CIVIL FILING FEE on behalf of Malik Z. Shabazz Esq (CCAM)
	Aug. 28, 2014	Receipt 4644044929 in the amount of $100.00 for PRO HAC VICE on behalf of Gregory Lattimer (CCAM)
9	Oct. 2, 2014	AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant All Defendants,Terminating W. D. (a minor, by and through, ) Amendment to 1 Complaint, Jury demand,, filed by Kerry White, W. D., Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Damon Coleman, Tracey White, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Sandy Bowers, William Davis, Nathan Burns, Kia Bowers. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Kerry White, Tracey White, Damon Coleman, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr..(Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 10/02/2014)	RECAP
10	Oct. 23, 2014	ENTRY of Appearance by Michael E. Hughes for Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 10/23/2014)	RECAP
11	Oct. 24, 2014	ENTRY of Appearance by Robert T. Plunkert for Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Plunkert, Robert) (Entered: 10/24/2014)	RECAP
12	Oct. 24, 2014	ENTRY of Appearance by Peter J. Dunne for Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 10/24/2014)	RECAP
13	Oct. 24, 2014	Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 10/24/2014)	RECAP
14	Oct. 24, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 13 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 10/24/2014)	RECAP
15	Oct. 27, 2014	ENTRY of Appearance by Priscilla Frances Gunn for Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Gunn, Priscilla) (Entered: 10/27/2014)	RECAP
16	Oct. 27, 2014	Docket Text ORDER: Entry of appearance and request for 30 days to file reponsive pleadings on behalf of defts. J. Belmar and St. Louis County. Filed by defts. GRANTED HEA. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 10/27/14. (CLA) (Entered: 10/27/2014)	RECAP
17	Oct. 27, 2014	Joint ANSWER to 9 Amended Complaint, by Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson.(Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 10/27/2014)	RECAP
18	Oct. 30, 2014	MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Second Amended Complaint)(Greene, Reginald) (Entered: 10/30/2014) 1 Exhibit A - Second Amended Complaint View on PACER	RECAP
19	Oct. 30, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 18 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Greene, Reginald) (Entered: 10/30/2014)	RECAP
20	Oct. 30, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 13 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case by City of Ferguson, Jackson and Cosma filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 10/30/2014)	RECAP
21	Nov. 6, 2014	RESPONSE to Motion re 18 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 11/06/2014)	RECAP
22	Nov. 6, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 13 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 11/06/2014)	RECAP
23	Nov. 26, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss Party Tracey White and William Davis by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
24	Nov. 26, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 23 MOTION to Dismiss Party Tracey White and William Davis filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
25	Nov. 26, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss Party Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr. by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
26	Nov. 26, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss Party Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr. filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
27	Nov. 26, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Damon Coleman and Theophilus Green by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
28	Nov. 26, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Damon Coleman and Theophilus Green filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
29	Nov. 26, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Kerry White, Kia Bowers and Sandy Bowers by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
30	Nov. 26, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 29 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Kerry White, Kia Bowers and Sandy Bowers filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
31	Nov. 26, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Antawn Harris by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
32	Nov. 26, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 31 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Antawn Harris filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
33	Nov. 26, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Nathan Burns by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
34	Nov. 26, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Nathan Burns filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
35	Nov. 26, 2014	MOTION to Sever by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
36	Nov. 26, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 35 MOTION to Sever filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2014)	RECAP
37	Dec. 1, 2014	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 18 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Kia Bowers, W. D., Tracey White, Damon Coleman, Kerry White, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Antawn Harris, William Davis; GRANTED - SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 12/1/14. (KJS) (Entered: 12/01/2014)	RECAP
38	Dec. 1, 2014	AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant All Defendants Amendment to 1 Complaint. Summons(es) issued none, Waivers issued none, Consents issued none, Jury Demand demand,, filed by Kerry White, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Antawn Harris, Nathan Burns, William Davis, Tracey White, Damon Coleman, Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Theophilus Green. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Kerry White, Tracey White, Damon Coleman, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr..(KJS) (Entered: 12/01/2014)	RECAP
39	Dec. 1, 2014	RESPONSE to Motion re 35 MOTION to Sever filed by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 12/01/2014)	RECAP
40	Dec. 1, 2014	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 36 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 29 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Kerry White, Kia Bowers and Sandy Bowers, 24 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 35 MOTION to Sever, 26 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 27 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Damon Coleman and Theophilus Green, 31 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Antawn Harris, 32 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 33 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Nathan Burns, 25 MOTION to Dismiss Party Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., 23 MOTION to Dismiss Party Tracey White and William Davis, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 12/01/2014)	RECAP
41	Dec. 2, 2014	AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint against defendant All Defendants Amendment to 9 Amended Complaint, 1 Complaint, Second Amended Complaint, filed by Kerry White, W. D., Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Antawn Harris, Nathan Burns, William Davis, Tracey White, Damon Coleman, Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Theophilus Green. Related document: 9 Amended Complaint, filed by Kia Bowers, W. D., Tracey White, Damon Coleman, Kerry White, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Antawn Harris, William Davis, 1 Complaint, filed by Tracey White, Damon Coleman, Kerry White, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr..(Greene, Reginald) (Entered: 12/02/2014)	RECAP
42	Dec. 3, 2014	First MOTION to Dismiss Party Defendants Green and Coleman by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Gunn, Priscilla) (Entered: 12/03/2014)	RECAP
43	Dec. 3, 2014	First MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Nathan Burns by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Gunn, Priscilla) (Entered: 12/03/2014)	RECAP
44	Dec. 3, 2014	First MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Antwan Harris by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Gunn, Priscilla) (Entered: 12/03/2014)	RECAP
45	Dec. 3, 2014	First MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr. by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Gunn, Priscilla) (Entered: 12/03/2014)	RECAP
46	Dec. 3, 2014	First MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Tracey White and William Davis by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Gunn, Priscilla) (Entered: 12/03/2014)	RECAP
47	Dec. 3, 2014	First MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Kerry White, Kai Bowers and Sandy Bowers by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Gunn, Priscilla) (Entered: 12/03/2014)	RECAP
48	Dec. 3, 2014	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 40 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by Kia Bowers, W. D., Tracey White, Damon Coleman, Kerry White, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Theophilus Green, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Antawn Harris, William Davis; GRANTED - SO ORDERED ( Response to Court due by 1/5/2015.) Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 12/3/14. (KJS) (Entered: 12/04/2014)	RECAP
49	Dec. 15, 2014	Defendants' City of Ferguson, Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson and Police Office Justin Cosma's Joint Answer ANSWER to 41 Amended Complaint,, by Ferguson, Missouri, City of.(Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 12/15/2014)	RECAP
50	Dec. 15, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss :Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 41) by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 12/15/2014)	RECAP
51	Dec. 15, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 50 MOTION to Dismiss :Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 41) filed by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 12/15/2014)	RECAP
52	Dec. 26, 2014	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 50 MOTION to Dismiss :Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 41) filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 12/26/2014)	RECAP
53	Dec. 29, 2014	REPLY to Response to Motion re 50 MOTION to Dismiss :Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 41) filed by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 12/29/2014)	RECAP
54	Jan. 5, 2015	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Sever filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 01/05/2015)	RECAP
55	Jan. 5, 2015	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 23 MOTION to Dismiss Party Tracey White and William Davis filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 01/05/2015)	RECAP
56	Jan. 5, 2015	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 29 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Kerry White, Kia Bowers and Sandy Bowers, 47 First MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Kerry White, Kai Bowers and Sandy Bowers filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 01/05/2015)	RECAP
57	Jan. 5, 2015	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 42 First MOTION to Dismiss Party Defendants Green and Coleman, 27 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Damon Coleman and Theophilus Green filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 01/05/2015)	RECAP
58	Jan. 5, 2015	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 31 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Antawn Harris, 44 First MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Antwan Harris filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 01/05/2015)	RECAP
59	Jan. 5, 2015	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 45 First MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., 25 MOTION to Dismiss Party Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr. filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 01/05/2015)	RECAP
60	Jan. 5, 2015	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Nathan Burns, 43 First MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Nathan Burns filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 01/05/2015)	RECAP
61	Jan. 9, 2015	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motions to Dismiss and Motion to Sever by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Gunn, Priscilla) (Entered: 01/09/2015)	RECAP
62	Jan. 12, 2015	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 61 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri; GRANTED - SO ORDERED ( Response to Court due by 1/27/2015.) Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 1/12/15. (KJS) (Entered: 01/13/2015)	RECAP
63	Jan. 27, 2015	REPLY to Response to Motion re 23 MOTION to Dismiss Party Tracey White and William Davis filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 01/27/2015)	RECAP
64	Jan. 27, 2015	REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss Party Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr. filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 01/27/2015)	RECAP
65	Jan. 27, 2015	REPLY to Response to Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Damon Coleman and Theophilus Green filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 01/27/2015)	RECAP
66	Jan. 27, 2015	REPLY to Response to Motion re 29 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiffs Kerry White, Kia Bowers and Sandy Bowers filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 01/27/2015)	RECAP
67	Jan. 27, 2015	REPLY to Response to Motion re 31 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Antawn Harris filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 01/27/2015)	RECAP
68	Jan. 27, 2015	REPLY to Response to Motion re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Party Plaintiff Nathan Burns filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 01/27/2015)	RECAP
69	Jan. 27, 2015	REPLY to Response to Motion re 35 MOTION to Sever filed by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 01/27/2015)	RECAP
70	March 16, 2015	OPINION, MEMORANDUM, AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the St. Louis County Defendants Motions to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint [Doc. Nos. 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 ] are GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED t hat the Ferguson Defendants Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint [Doc. No. 50 ] is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the St. Louis County Defendants Motion to Sever [Doc. No. 35 ] is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs claims f or intentional infliction of emotional distress are DISMISSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs claims for negligent supervision are DISMISSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff William Daviss claim for assault and battery is DISMISSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the St. Louis County Defendants Motions to Dismiss the Complaint [Doc. Nos. 23 , 25 , 27 , 29 , 31 , 33 ] are DENIED AS MOOT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Ferguson Defendants Motion to Dismiss the Complaint [Doc. No. 13 ] is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 3/16/15. (KJS)	RECAP
71	March 26, 2015	ANSWER to 41 Amended Complaint,, by Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri.(Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 03/26/2015)	RECAP
72	April 16, 2015	ORDER SETTING RULE 16 CONFERENCE This case is assigned to Track: 2: A Scheduling Conference pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 16 is set for Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. by telephone with the undersigned with the Court initiating the call. The parties are to notify the Court of the name and telephone number of the member of counsel who will be participating in the call by filing an electronic Notice. Joint Scheduling Plan due by 4/30/2015. Rule 16 Conference set for 5/5/2015 10:30 AM in Telephone before District Judge Henry Edward Autrey. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 04/16/2015. (CLK) (Entered: 04/16/2015)	RECAP
73	April 16, 2015	NOTICE by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson re 72 Rule 16 Order,, (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 04/16/2015)	RECAP
74	April 22, 2015	JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. . (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 04/22/2015)	RECAP
75	April 23, 2015	MOTION for leave to file an amended joint proposed scheduling plan by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) Modified on 4/24/2015 (CLA). (Entered: 04/23/2015)	RECAP
76	April 24, 2015	NOTICE Rule 16 Order: by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Kerry White, Tracey White re 72 Rule 16 Order,, (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 04/24/2015)	RECAP
77	April 24, 2015	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 75 MOTION for leave to file an amended joint proposed scheduling plan by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) Modified on 4/24/2015 (CLA). filed by Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson; GRANTED HEA. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 4/24/15. (CLA) (Entered: 04/24/2015)	RECAP
	April 24, 2015	A Docket Text Order
78	April 27, 2015	MEMORANDUM Notice of Participation in Rule 16 Telephone Conference by Defendants Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri. (Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 04/27/2015)	RECAP
79	April 28, 2015	ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the scheduling conference pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 16 set for Tuesday, May 5, 2015, is vacated. The Case Management Order will be issued based on the dates provided by the parties in their Joint Proposed Scheduling Plan [Doc. # 75 ]. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 4/28/15. (KJS) (Entered: 04/28/2015)	RECAP
80	April 28, 2015	CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2-Standard Motion to Join Parties due by 5/27/2015. Discovery Completion due by 11/24/2015. ADR Future Reference 9/4/2015. Dispositive Motions due by 12/22/2015. Jury Trial set for 4/18/2016 09:30 AM before District Judge Henry Edward Autrey. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 4/28/15. (KJS) (Entered: 04/28/2015)	RECAP
81	May 27, 2015	AMENDED COMPLAINT Third against defendant All Defendants no Summons(es) issued, Waivers issued no, Consents issued no, jury demand demand, Third, filed by Kerry White, W. D., Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Antawn Harris, Nathan Burns, William Davis, Tracey White, Damon Coleman, Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Theophilus Green.(Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 05/27/2015)	RECAP
82	May 29, 2015	MEMORANDUM to Clerk Requesting Summons by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 05/29/2015) 1 Summons View on PACER	RECAP
83	May 29, 2015	NOTICE by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Kerry White, Tracey White re 82 Memorandum, Notice of Intent to Use Process Server (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 05/29/2015)	RECAP
84	June 1, 2015	Summons Issued as to defendant William Bates, Matt Delia, Officer Devouton, Daniel Hill, Derik Jackson, Michael McCann, Terrence McCoy, Officer McKinnon, Joe Patterson, Nicholas Payne, David Ryan, Antonio Valentine, Aaron Vinson. The summons was emailed to e-mailed to Plaintiff's Attorney Gregory Lattimer. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons)(CLK) (Entered: 06/01/2015) 1 Summons View on PACER 2 Summons View on PACER 3 Summons View on PACER 4 Summons View on PACER 5 Summons View on PACER 6 Summons View on PACER 7 Summons View on PACER 8 Summons View on PACER 9 Summons View on PACER 10 Summons View on PACER 11 Summons View on PACER 12 Summons View on PACER	RECAP
85	June 10, 2015	ANSWER to 81 Amended Complaint, by Jon Belmar, St. Louis County, Missouri.(Hughes, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2015)	RECAP
86	June 10, 2015	ANSWER to 81 Amended Complaint, by Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson.(Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 06/10/2015)	RECAP
87	June 10, 2015	MOTION to Dismiss Case by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 06/10/2015)	RECAP
88	June 10, 2015	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 87 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Justin Cosmo, Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Thomas Jackson. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 06/10/2015)	RECAP
89	June 24, 2015	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 87 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiffs Kia Bowers, Sandy Bowers, Nathan Burns, Damon Coleman, William Davis, Theophilus Green, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., W. D., Kerry White, Tracey White. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Entered: 06/24/2015)	RECAP
90	June 25, 2015	SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Nathan Burns, William Davis, Tracey White, Kia Bowers, Kerry White, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Damon Coleman, Sandy Bowers, Theophilus Green. Derik Jackson served on 6/4/2015, answer due 6/25/2015. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Incomplete PDF. Attorney to refile correctly.) Modified on 6/25/2015 (KJS). (Entered: 06/25/2015)	RECAP
91	June 25, 2015	SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Nathan Burns, William Davis, Tracey White, Kia Bowers, Kerry White, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Damon Coleman, Sandy Bowers, Theophilus Green. Antonio Valentine served on 6/4/2015, answer due 6/25/2015. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Incomplete PDF. Attorney to refile correctly.) Modified on 6/25/2015 (KJS). (Entered: 06/25/2015)	RECAP
92	June 25, 2015	SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Nathan Burns, William Davis, Tracey White, Kia Bowers, Kerry White, Antawn Harris, Dwayne Anton Matthews, Jr., Damon Coleman, Sandy Bowers, Theophilus Green. Daniel Hill served on 6/4/2015, answer due 6/25/2015. (Lattimer, Gregory) (Incomplete PDF. Attorney to refile correctly.) Modified on 6/25/2015 (KJS). (Entered: 06/25/2015)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Policing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 28, 2014

Closing Date: Feb. 8, 2019

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are several Missouri residents who are suing the City of Ferguson, Missouri, for acts allegedly perpetrated by Ferguson police officers in the wake of the Michael Brown shooting.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City

City of Ferguson

County

St. Louis County

Defendant Type(s):