Case: Rucker v. Spokane County

COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF CIVIL RIGHTS − CLASS ACTION CERTIFICATION PENDING against Spokane County ( Filing fee $ 350; Receipt # SPO017751). Summons issued. Filed by Betty Rucker. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(PL, Case Administrator) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Alexander Patterson on behalf of Spokane County (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael T Kitson on behalf of All Defendants (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs re Spokane County. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

First AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF CIVIL RIGHTS against All Defendants. Filed by Betty Rucker.(Beggs, Breean) Modified on 12/21/2012 COMPLAINT WAS REFILED UNDER ECF NO. 6 WITH CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS (CV, Case Administrator). (Entered: 12/11/2012)

Praecipe filed by Betty Rucker: Re 5 Amended Complaint. Description: typographical errors par. 15 & 24. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/18/2012)

ANSWER to Complaint by All Defendants.(Patterson, Michael) Modified on 1/23/2013 JURY DEMAND INCLUDED (CV, Case Administrator). (Entered: 01/22/2013)

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE NOTICE: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 3/13/2013 at 9:00 AM before Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Magistrate)(LMM, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 01/29/2013)

Amended ANSWER to Complaint with jury demand. by All Defendants.(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 02/27/2013)

Joint Certificate Pursuant to LR 26.1 / LR 16.1 by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Discovery Plan)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 02/27/2013)

Minute Entry for TELEPHONIC proceedings held before Judge Lonny R. Suko: Scheduling Conference held on 3/13/2013. (Reported/Recorded by: Not Reported) (LMM, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 03/13/2013)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephonic Status Conference set for 1/28/2014 09:30 AM via Telephonic Argument before Judge Lonny R. Suko. Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 4/8/2014 at 09:30 AM via Telephonic Argument before Judge Lonny R. Suko. Jury Trial set for 4/21/2014 at 01:00 PM in Spokane before Judge Lonny R. Suko. Signed by Judge Lonny R. Suko. (CV, Case Administrator) (Entered: 03/18/2013)

NOTICE of Association of Counsel by Andrew Sean Biviano on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 08/21/2013)

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Spokane County. Motion Hearing set for 11/14/2013 at 11:00 AM in Spokane before Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

STATEMENT OF Material FACTS re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

DECLARATION by Michael T. Kitson in Support re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Page 5−40, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 Page 41−51, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 Page 52−56, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 Page 57−58, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5 Page 59−60, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6 Page 61−63, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7 Page 64−66, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 8 Page 67−69, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 9 Page 70−72, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 10 Page 73−75, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 11 Page 76−78, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 12 Page 79−83, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit 13 Page 84−119, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit 14 Page 120−132, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit 15 Page 133−134)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE as to 16 Declaration in Support of Motion,, for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 09/26/2013)

RESPONSE to Motion re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. (Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 10/15/2013)

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIVE MATERIAL FACTS re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 10/15/2013)

REPLY MEMORANDUM re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 10/29/2013)

MOTION to Expedite by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 11/7/2013 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 10/31/2013)

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXPEDITED HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S CROSS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT − GRANTED 21 MOTION to Expedite filed by Betty Rucker. Motion 14 for Partial Summary Judgment is set for 11/14/2013 at 11:00 AM in Spokane. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (VR, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 11/01/2013)

RESPONSE to Motion re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Michael T. Kitson)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 11/05/2013)

REPLY MEMORANDUM re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael). Document sealed and no longer available. This document was previously filed at ECF No. 20 . Attorney to file the correct document . Modified on 11/6/13 to seal document(PL, Case Administrator). (Entered: 11/05/2013)

REPLY MEMORANDUM re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 11/06/2013)

REPLY MEMORANDUM re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Plaintiff's Cross Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. (Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 11/12/2013)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko: Motion Hearing held on 11/14/2013 re 14 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County and Plaintiff's Cross Motion. (Reported/Recorded by: Debra Kinney Clark) (LMM, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 11/14/2013)

ORDER RE MOTIONS FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT - granting 14 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; and the Plaintiffs Cross-Motion For Partial Summary Judgment 18 is DENIED. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (CC, Case Administrator)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Betty Rucker. Motion Hearing set for 2/5/2014 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/17/2013)

STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Betty Rucker. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/17/2013)

DECLARATION by Breean Beggs in Support re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Betty Rucker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/17/2013)

MOTION to Certify Class by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 2/5/2014 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/24/2013)

DECLARATION by Breean Beggs in Support re 33 MOTION to Certify Class filed by All Plaintiffs. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/24/2013)

DECLARATION by Jeffry K. Finer in Support re 33 MOTION to Certify Class filed by All Plaintiffs. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/24/2013)

DECLARATION by Andrew S. Biviano in Support re 33 MOTION to Certify Class filed by All Plaintiffs. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/24/2013)

Submission of Proposed Order Re 33 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Betty Rucker ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/24/2013)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 2/5/2014 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/24/2013)

Submission of Proposed Order Re 38 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification filed by Betty Rucker ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/24/2013)

ORDER GRANTING 38 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. Text−only entry; no PDF will follow. This text−only entry constitutes the Court order or notice on the matter. (GT, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 12/26/2013)

Stipulated MOTION to Amend/Correct Case Schedule by Spokane County. Motion Hearing set for 1/2/2014 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 12/27/2013)

MOTION to Expedite Hearing on Stipulated Motion to Amend Case Schedule by Spokane County. Motion Hearing set for 1/2/2014 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 12/27/2013)

ORDER GRANTING 42 Motion to Expedite Hearing. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. Text−only entry; no PDF will follow. This text−only entry constitutes the Court order or notice on the matter. (GT, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 12/30/2013)

ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED MOTION TO AMEND SCHEDULE − GRANTED 41 Stipulated MOTION to Amend/Correct Case Schedule filed by Spokane County. Setting Hearing on 33 MOTION to Certify Class , 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment; Motion Hearing set for 4/15/2014 at 03:30 PM in Spokane. Jury Trial is continued to 10/6/2014 at 01:00 PM in Spokane. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (VR, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 01/06/2014)

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephonic Status Conference set for 7/8/2014 10:00 AM in Telephonic Argument. Final Telephonic Pretrial Conference/Motion Hearing set for 9/23/2014 at 09:30 AM in Telephonic Argument. Jury Trial shall commence at 1:00 p.m. on October 6, 2014, Spokane. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (VR, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 01/06/2014)

RESPONSE to Motion re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/17/2014)

STATEMENT OF Material FACTS re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/17/2014)

DECLARATION by Michael T. Kitson in Opposition re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Kitson, Michael)

DECLARATION by Scott Mason in Opposition re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/17/2014)

Submission of Proposed Order Re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Betty Rucker ; filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/17/2014)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Spokane County. Motion Hearing set for 1/30/2014 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/24/2014)

MOTION to Expedite by Spokane County. Motion Hearing set for 1/30/2014 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/24/2014)

ORDER GRANTING 52 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; and GRANTING 53 Motion to Expedite Hearing. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. Text−only entry; no PDF will follow. This text−only entry constitutes the Court order or notice on the matter. (GT, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 01/24/2014)

RESPONSE to Motion re 33 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/31/2014)

REPLY MEMORANDUM re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. (Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 01/31/2014)

STATEMENT OF (PLAINTIFF'S REPLY) FACTS re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. (Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 01/31/2014)

REPLY MEMORANDUM re 33 MOTION to Certify Class filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Appendix A, # 2 Appendix Appendix B)(Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 02/14/2014)

NOTICE RESETTING Hearing on Motion − By Court − Text entry;no PDF document. Oral Argument Requested re 33 MOTION to Certify Class , 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Motion Hearing currently set for 4/14/14 is reset for 4/23/2014 at 11:00 AM in Spokane before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (LMM, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 03/20/2014)

NOTICE RESETTING Hearing on Motion − By Court − Text entry;no PDF document. Oral Argument Requested re 33 MOTION to Certify Class , 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment : The Motion Hearing currently set for 4/23/14 is reset to 5/15/2014 at 2:30 PM in Yakima before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (LMM, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 04/08/2014)

NOTICE of Cancellation − By Court: Counsel informed the Court this matter is resolved; all hearing dates are vacated. Settlement paperwork forthcoming − Text entry;no PDF document. (LMM, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 05/08/2014)

ORDER CLOSING FILE. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (VR, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 05/16/2014)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages on Joint Motion for Class Certification for Settlement Purposes and Preliminary Approval of Proposed Settlement by Spokane County. Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2013 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 08/19/2014)

MOTION to Certify Class for Settlement Purposes and Preliminary Approval of Proposed Settlement by Spokane County. Motion Hearing set for 9/18/2014 at 02:00 PM in Telephonic Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 08/19/2014)

ORDER GRANTING 63 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. Text−only entry; no PDF will follow. This text−only entry constitutes the Court order or notice on the matter. (GT, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 08/19/2014)

NOTICE re hearing on 64 MOTION to Certify Class for Settlement Purposes and Preliminary Approval of Proposed Settlement . Counsel are directed to call the Court Conference Line: 1−877−336−1828; Access Code: 3470056; Security Code: 5157 at 2:00 p.m. on 9/18/14. (GT, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 09/17/2014)

Praecipe filed by Spokane County: Re 64 MOTION to Certify Class for Settlement Purposes and Preliminary Approval of Proposed Settlement , 65 Declaration in Support of Motion,. Description: correct language as directed by court. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 09/18/2014)

Minute Entry for TELEPHONIC proceedings held before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko: Motion Hearing held on 9/18/2014 re 64 MOTION to Certify Class for Settlement Purposes and Preliminary Approval of Proposed Settlement filed by Spokane County. (Reported/Recorded by: Lynette F. Walters) (GT, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 09/19/2014)

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION FOR SETTLEMENT PURPOSES AND PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT - granting 64 Motion to Certify Class. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (CC, Case Administrator)

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: NOTICE clarifying hearing date. Pursuant to ECF No. 70, a Fairness Hearing is set for 2/25/2015 at 2:00 PM in Spokane before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (GT, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 11/13/2014)

Stipulated MOTION To Extend Opt Out Deadline re 70 Order on Motion to Certify Class by Spokane County. Motion Hearing set for 1/14/2015 Without Oral Argument before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/14/2015)

ORDER GRANTING 71 Motion To Extend Opt Out Deadline re 70 Order on Motion to Certify Class by Spokane County. Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. Text−only entry; no PDF will follow. This text−only entry constitutes the Court order or notice on the matter. (GT, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 01/15/2015)

MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs and Incentive Award by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 2/25/2015 at 02:00 PM in Richland Courtroom 189 before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

DECLARATION by Andrew S. Biviano in Support re 73 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs and Incentive Award filed by All Plaintiffs. (Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

DECLARATION by Breean L. Beggs in Support re 73 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs and Incentive Award filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

DECLARATION by Jeffry K. Finer in Support re 73 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs and Incentive Award filed by All Plaintiffs. (Biviano, Andrew) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

Joint MOTION for Settlement of Class Action (Final Approval) by Spokane County. Motion Hearing set for 2/25/2015 at 02:00 PM in Richland Courtroom 189 before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

DECLARATION by Michael T. Kitson in Support re 77 Joint MOTION for Settlement of Class Action (Final Approval) filed by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, pp. 4 − 5, # 2 Exhibit B, pp. 6 − 8)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion − By Court − Text entry; no PDF document. Oral Argument Requested re 77 Joint MOTION for Settlement of Class Action (Final Approval) , and 73 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs and Incentive Award : Motion Hearing RESET for 2/25/2015 at 2:00 PM Spokane Courtroom 755 before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. Change in location only. (GT, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 01/29/2015)

DECLARATION of Colette Saunders of Service re 79 Declaration in Support of Motion, 78 Declaration in Support of Motion, by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 02/05/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko: Motion Hearing held on 2/25/2015. (Reported/Recorded by: Mark A. Snover) (GT, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 02/25/2015)

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOITON FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS SETTLEMENT AND AWARD OF ATTORNEYS FEES, COSTS, AND INCENTIVE AWARD granting 73 Motion for Attorney Fees; granting 77 Motion for Settlement Signed by Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko. (VR, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 02/25/2015)