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CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE (Filing fee $350, receipt number 0315-2481478), filed by JAMES M. FOSTER, MIKE J. SHARP. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (ksa2) (Entered: 08/23/2012)
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Aug. 23, 2012
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Aug. 23, 2012
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NOTICE that instant civil action has been designated for placement into the United States District Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Parties are directed to fully complete the required 26(f) report, which includes the stipulation of selecting an ADR process. Counsel for plaintiff (or in the case of a removal action, counsel for removing defendant) shall make service of the notice on all parties. (kak) (Entered: 08/24/2012)
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Aug. 24, 2012
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Aug. 24, 2012
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by JAMES M. FOSTER, MIKE J. SHARP. THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE waiver sent on 12/4/2012, answer due 2/4/2013. (Walczak, Witold) (Entered: 12/10/2012)
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Dec. 10, 2012
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Dec. 10, 2012
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NOTICE of Appearance by Luca M. Giorgi on behalf of THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE. (Giorgi, Luca) (Entered: 01/31/2013)
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE Answer due from THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE on 3/21/2013. (Giorgi, Luca) (Entered: 01/31/2013)
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2013
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ORDER scheduling Initial Case Management Conference for 4/3/13 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 7A before Judge David S. Cercone. Rule 26 conference to be held on or before 3/8/13. Stipulation Selecting ADR Process and Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 3/22/13. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 2/5/13. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Stipulation Selecting ADR Process; and # 2 Exhibit B - Rule 26 Report Form) (njt) (Entered: 02/05/2013)
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Feb. 5, 2013
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Feb. 5, 2013
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NOTICE of Appearance by Edward J. Feinstein on behalf of JAMES M. FOSTER, MIKE J. SHARP. (Feinstein, Edward) (Entered: 02/13/2013)
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Feb. 13, 2013
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Feb. 13, 2013
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NOTICE of Appearance by Ellen M. Doyle on behalf of JAMES M. FOSTER, MIKE J. SHARP. (Doyle, Ellen) (Entered: 02/13/2013)
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Feb. 13, 2013
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Feb. 13, 2013
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NOTICE of Appearance by Pamina G. Ewing on behalf of JAMES M. FOSTER, MIKE J. SHARP. (Ewing, Pamina) (Entered: 02/13/2013)
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Feb. 13, 2013
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Feb. 13, 2013
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MOTION for Leave to File Brief in Excess of Page Limit by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Giorgi, Luca) (Entered: 03/15/2013)
1 Proposed Order
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March 15, 2013
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March 15, 2013
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ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit for Defendant's Brief in Support of Motions to Dismiss/Summary Judgment and also to Strike Class Allegations. Defendant's brief may exceed 25 page limit. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 3/20/13. (njt) (Entered: 03/20/2013)
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March 20, 2013
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March 20, 2013
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12
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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and, MOTION to Strike Class by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 3, # 3 Exhibit 5) (Kobee, Wendy) (Entered: 03/21/2013)
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2 Exhibit 3
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3 Exhibit 5
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March 21, 2013
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March 21, 2013
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13
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BRIEF in Support re 12 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, Motion to Strike Class filed by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE. (Kobee, Wendy) (Entered: 03/21/2013)
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March 21, 2013
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March 21, 2013
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14
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Proposed Order re 12 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, Motion to Strike Class by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE. (Kobee, Wendy) (Entered: 03/21/2013)
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March 21, 2013
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March 21, 2013
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MOTION for leave to file Document under Seal by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE. (Kobee, Wendy) Modified to change Entry to Motion for leave to file Document under seal on 3/22/2013. (jv) (Entered: 03/21/2013)
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March 21, 2013
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March 21, 2013
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Proposed Order re 15 Motion for In Camera Review by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE. (Kobee, Wendy) (Entered: 03/21/2013)
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March 21, 2013
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March 21, 2013
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STIPULATION selecting ADR process by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, BUREAU OF POLICE. (Giorgi, Luca) (Entered: 03/22/2013)
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March 22, 2013
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March 22, 2013
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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Giorgi, Luca) (Entered: 03/22/2013)
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March 22, 2013
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March 22, 2013
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ORDER Response/Briefing Schedule re 12 Motion to Strike Class Allegations and to Dismiss. Plaintiffs' Response and Brief in Opposition due by 4/19/2013 Defendant's Reply Brief due by 5/3/2013. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 3/25/13. (njt) (Entered: 03/25/2013)
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March 25, 2013
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March 25, 2013
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ORDER granting 15 MOTION for Leave to File Exhibits Under Seal. After receiving notice of the order of court, you must provide the sealed document to the Clerk of Courts both on paper and on disk, in pdf format. The sealed version of the document WILL NOT be docketed by the Clerk of Court until the party electronically files the redacted version of the documents, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. You are required to serve the sealed document on counsel using traditional service methods. Documents sealed pursuant to this order shall be unsealed on 3/25/2023. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 3/25/13. (njt) (Entered: 03/25/2013)
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March 25, 2013
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March 25, 2013
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21
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Notice of Mediation by DAVID B. WHITE. Mediation Date April 25, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. (White, David) (Entered: 03/26/2013)
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March 26, 2013
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March 26, 2013
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NOTICE of Appearance by Sara Rose on behalf of JAMES M. FOSTER, MIKE J. SHARP. (Rose, Sara) (Entered: 03/27/2013)
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March 27, 2013
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March 27, 2013
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Minute Entry for Case Management Conference held before Judge David S. Cercone on 4/3/2013: Witold J. Walczak, Esq. appointed liaison counsel for ADR purposes. The parties have selected Mediation as the ADR Process and have selected David B. White, Esq. as the Neutral. Mediation has been scheduled for 4/25/13 and Mr. White has filed his notice of the Mediation. The parties have provided the Court with a proposed case management schedule which the Court has accepted. Case Management Order to follow. (Court Reporter: None) (jmc) (Entered: 04/03/2013)
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April 3, 2013
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April 3, 2013
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CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: The parties shall move to amend pleadings or add new parties by 12/31/13. Fact discovery ends 1/31/14. Plaintiffs expert reports should be filed by 2/15/14. Depositions of plaintiffs expert(s) should be completed by 3/1/14. Defendants expert reports should be filed by 3/15/14. Depositions of defendants expert(s) should be completed by 4/15/14. Third party experts reports should be filed by 4/15/14. Depositions of third partys expert(s) should be completed by 5/14/14. Expert discovery should be completed by 5/14/14. Plaintiffs Pretrial Statement due by 6/16/14. Defendants Pretrial Statement due by 7/16/14. Pretrial Stipulation due by 7/25/14. Motions for Summary Judgment due by 8/25/14. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 4/5/13. (kak) (Entered: 04/05/2013)
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April 5, 2013
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April 5, 2013
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ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. David B. White is appointed as the mediator. Mediation shall be conducted by 6/3/13. Witold J. Walczakis designated as lead counsel. DAVID B. WHITE is added. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 4/5/13. (kak) (Entered: 04/05/2013)
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April 5, 2013
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April 5, 2013
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NOTICE Plaintiffs' Notice of Filing of First Amended Complaint by JAMES M. FOSTER, MIKE J. SHARP, TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, Tariq Jamal-Francis, DARRICK L. PAYTON (Feinstein, Edward) (Entered: 04/15/2013)
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April 15, 2013
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April 15, 2013
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First AMENDED COMPLAINT - CLASS ACTION against THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH answer due 4/29/2013, filed by TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS; JAMES M. FOSTER; TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN; MIKE J. SHARP; DARRICK L. PAYTON. (Feinstein, Edward) Modified on 4/16/2013 to edit docket text. (ksa2) (Entered: 04/15/2013)
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April 15, 2013
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April 15, 2013
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REPORT of Mediation: Case has not been resolved. The parties are reminded of their obligation to complete the ADR questionnaire and return same to the Clerk of Court within 5 days of the conclusion of the ADR process. The questionnaire can be accessed at www.pawd.uscourts.gov. Click on the ADR icon. Mediation session was held on 4/25/2013. (White, David) (Entered: 04/26/2013)
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April 26, 2013
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April 26, 2013
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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages For Defendant's Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss/Summary Judgment and Also to Strike Class Allegations by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Kobee, Wendy) Modified on 4/30/2013 to correct typo. (ksa2) (Entered: 04/29/2013)
1 Proposed Order
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April 29, 2013
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April 29, 2013
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MOTION to Strike Class, MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 9, # 2 Exhibit 10, # 3 Exhibit 11, # 4 Exhibit 12, # 5 Exhibit 13, # 6 Exhibit 14, # 7 Proposed Order) (Kobee, Wendy) Modified on 4/30/2013 ERROR: MULTIPLE RELIEF DOCUMENT FILED AS ONE RELIEF; RE-FILED BY COURT. (ksa2) (Entered: 04/29/2013)
1 Exhibit 9
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2 Exhibit 10
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3 Exhibit 11
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4 Exhibit 12
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5 Exhibit 13
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6 Exhibit 14
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7 Proposed Order
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April 29, 2013
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April 29, 2013
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BRIEF in Support re 30 Motion to Strike, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Kobee, Wendy) (Entered: 04/29/2013)
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April 29, 2013
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April 29, 2013
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MOTION for Leave to File Documents Under Seal by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Kobee, Wendy) Modified on 4/30/2013 to correct typo. (ksa2) (Entered: 04/29/2013)
1 Proposed Order
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April 29, 2013
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April 29, 2013
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Errata re 30 Motion to Strike, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. Reason for Correction: Wrong Document Attached. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 9, # 2 Exhibit 10, # 3 Exhibit 11, # 4 Exhibit 12, # 5 Exhibit 13, # 6 Exhibit 14, # 7 Proposed Order) (Kobee, Wendy) Modified on 5/1/2013 to correct typos. (ksa) (Entered: 04/30/2013)
1 Exhibit 9
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2 Exhibit 10
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3 Exhibit 11
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4 Exhibit 12
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5 Exhibit 13
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6 Exhibit 14
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7 Proposed Order
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April 30, 2013
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April 30, 2013
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34
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ORDER granting 29 Motion for Leave of Court to Exceed Page Limit for Defendant's Brief in Support of Motions to Dismiss/Summary Judgment and also to Strike Class Allegations. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 5/2/13. (njt) (Entered: 05/03/2013)
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May 3, 2013
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May 3, 2013
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NOTICE of Appearance by Lorraine N. Mackler on behalf of THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Mackler, Lorraine) (Entered: 05/06/2013)
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May 6, 2013
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May 6, 2013
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Luca M. Giorgi by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Giorgi, Luca) (Entered: 07/29/2013)
1 Proposed Order
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July 29, 2013
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July 29, 2013
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37
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Errata re 36 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. Reason for Correction: Lack of Signature. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Giorgi, Luca) (Entered: 07/31/2013)
1 Proposed Order
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July 31, 2013
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July 31, 2013
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38
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MOTION to Certify Class PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. (Feinstein, Edward) (Entered: 08/05/2013)
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Aug. 5, 2013
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Aug. 5, 2013
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Unopposed MOTION FOR LEAVE TO POSTPONE FILING OF PLAINTIFFS' BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct PLAINTIFFS' 38 MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Feinstein, Edward) Modified on 8/6/2013 to edit docket text and add document linkage. (ksa) (Entered: 08/05/2013)
1 Proposed Order
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Aug. 5, 2013
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Aug. 5, 2013
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40
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Proposed Order re 38 Motion to Certify Class by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. (Feinstein, Edward) (Entered: 08/06/2013)
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Aug. 6, 2013
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Aug. 6, 2013
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ORDER granting plaintiffs' 39 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Postpone Filing of Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification and for leave to Amend Motion. The due date for Plaintiffs' brief in support to be established by subsequent order. Plaintiffs may also amend their motion at that time. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 8/12/13. (njt) (Entered: 08/13/2013)
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Aug. 13, 2013
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Aug. 13, 2013
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42
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Joint MOTION to Stay re 24 Case Management Order, by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Doyle, Ellen) (Entered: 12/31/2013)
1 Proposed Order
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2013
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ORDER granting 42 Joint Motion for a Stay of the 4/5/13 Case Management Order. Deadlines set by 4/15/13 Case Management Order stayed. Case Management Conference to be rescheduled upon motion of the parties. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 1/3/14. (njt) (Entered: 01/06/2014)
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Jan. 6, 2014
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Jan. 6, 2014
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ORDER denying: (1) the Motion to Dismiss (Document No. 12 ); (2) the Motion to Strike Class (Document No. 12 ); (3) the Motion to Strike Class (Document No. 30 ); (4) the Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative Motion for Summary Judgment (Document No. 30 ); (5) the Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal (Document No. 32 ); and (6) the Motion to Certify Class (Document No. 38 ) without prejudice to refile the motions once the parties move for a lift of the stay. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 1/15/14. (jmc) (Entered: 01/15/2014)
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Jan. 15, 2014
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Jan. 15, 2014
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45
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ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan for the purpose of mediation only. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 4/2/14. (jmc) Modified on 4/3/2014 to edit docket text. (ksa) (Entered: 04/02/2014)
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April 2, 2014
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April 2, 2014
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46
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MOTION to Continue Initial Mediation Conference by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Kobee, Wendy) (Entered: 04/14/2014)
1 Proposed Order
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April 14, 2014
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April 14, 2014
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47
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Mackler, Lorraine) (Entered: 04/14/2014)
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April 14, 2014
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April 14, 2014
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48
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Proposed Order re 47 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney by THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Mackler, Lorraine) (Entered: 04/14/2014)
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April 14, 2014
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April 14, 2014
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49
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ORDER granting 47 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Lorraine N. Mackler terminated. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 4/15/14. (njt) (Entered: 04/15/2014)
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April 15, 2014
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April 15, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Status Conference was held on 4/25/2014. Extensive discussion regarding parameters of mediation. It was determined that the discussions will proceed along two tracks: 1) System Reform Process and 2) Settlement of Class Claims. Initial Preliminary Mediation scheduled for May 5, 2014 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 7B before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) Modified on 4/28/2014 to correct typo. (ksa) (Entered: 04/25/2014)
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April 25, 2014
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April 25, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Mediation was held on 5/5/2014. Settlement discussions commenced. A second conference is scheduled for June 3, 2014 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 7B before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 05/06/2014)
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May 6, 2014
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May 6, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Mediation was held on 6/3/2014. Negotiations continued. A to do list was prepared including providing files to Plaintiffs. Defendant agreed to have a Dr. Hough begin to develop a construct- oriented measurement plan for the selection process. Counsel will meet to develop an agreement to govern the ongoing mediation. A mediation conference is scheduled for July 21, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM in Courtroom 7B before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 06/03/2014)
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June 3, 2014
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June 3, 2014
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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael E. Kennedy on behalf of THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Kennedy, Michael) (Entered: 06/26/2014)
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June 26, 2014
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June 26, 2014
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NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew S. McHale on behalf of THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (McHale, Matthew) (Entered: 06/27/2014)
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June 27, 2014
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June 27, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Mediation was held on 7/21/2014. Settlement discussions continue. A new session is scheduled for September 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7B before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Lenihan. Plaintiff is to present a demand. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 07/22/2014)
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July 21, 2014
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July 21, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Mediation was held on 8/26/2014. Demand made by Plaintiffs. Defendants are to respond prior to the session on 9/4/14. Extensive time spent reviewing files of officers hired and not hired. (jmb) (Entered: 08/27/2014)
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Aug. 26, 2014
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Aug. 26, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Mediation was held on 9/4/2014. Additional settlement discussions took place. Another settlement conference is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7B before Chief Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 09/05/2014)
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Sept. 4, 2014
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Sept. 4, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Telephone Conference was held on 10/2/2014. The parties discussed interim relief measures related to hiring. Negotiations regarding a monetary settlement are ongoing. Counsel for the plaintiff will contact the Court no later than October 10, 2014 to report on the status of the ongoing negotiations. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 10/03/2014)
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Oct. 2, 2014
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Oct. 2, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Status Conference was held on 11/10/2014. Negotiations continue. City of Pittsburgh to have a response to Plaintiffs settlement demand no later than November 17, 2014. Conference scheduled in Courtroom 7B Nov. 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 7B. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 11/12/2014)
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Nov. 10, 2014
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Nov. 10, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Telephone Conference was held on 11/17/2014. Continuing settlement discussions. The parties to meet on November 24, 2014 to discuss the terms of the settlement agreement. A mediation conference is scheduled for December 3, 2014 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Courtroom 7B. The city is to provide a revised term sheet this week and both sides will attempt to exchange settlement terms prior to November 24, 2014. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 11/17/2014)
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Nov. 17, 2014
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Nov. 17, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Mediation was held on 12/3/2014. Settlement discussions continue. Four To Do items have been identified for completion by Dec. 31, 2014. Plaintiffs to provide a list of what the parties would be required to do to settle this case as a FRCP 23(b) class action. Plaintiffs to provide a draft settlement agreement for discussion. Defendant to provide a draft copy of the resolution approving the settlement that will be presented to City Council if an agreement is reached. Defendant to provide a copy of the proposed release for discussion. The next mediation session is set for January 6 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 12/04/2014)
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Dec. 3, 2014
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Dec. 3, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Status Conference was held on 12/18/2014. Parties called to discuss an issue regarding the timing of a physical for one of the plaintiffs. An agreement was reached and an order will be entered. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 12/18/2014)
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Dec. 18, 2014
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Dec. 18, 2014
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ORDER : As part of the mediation process in this case, the City of Pittsburgh is HEREBY ORDERED to delay the preliminary physical fitness testing until January 9, 2015, for any Plaintiffs who are currently scheduled for such testing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 12/18/2014. (jmb) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
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Dec. 19, 2014
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Dec. 19, 2014
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Mediation was held on 1/9/2015. Progress toward settlement continues. Mediation continued to January 23rd, 2015 at 9:30 AM. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 01/12/2015)
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Jan. 9, 2015
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Jan. 9, 2015
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65
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Mediation was held on 1/23/2015. Mediation was continued to February 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 7B before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
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Jan. 23, 2015
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Jan. 23, 2015
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66
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Mediation was held on 2/2/2015. Discussions continue. Proposed language on certain items to be provided to Plaintiffs by the City no later than 2/9/2015. Mediation continued to 2/18/2015 at noon in Courtroom 7B before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 02/02/2015)
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Feb. 2, 2015
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Feb. 2, 2015
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67
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan: A Telephone Conference was held on 2/9/2015. Discussion with Dr. Hough and experts from EB Jacobs regarding how to best involve plaintiffs in discussions about significant changes to the process. Conversations may take place between and among experts, and also between experts and city personnel to obtain information, without plaintiffs involvement. Plaintiffs will be involved in any discussion with experts involving significant changes to the process. A meeting involving the city, experts and plaintiffs to lay the foundation for the work is scheduled for later this month. Following this meeting a schedule will be set for updates from the experts to all parties. (Court Reporter: none) (jmb) (Entered: 02/10/2015)
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Feb. 9, 2015
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Feb. 9, 2015
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Joint MOTION for Settlement Joint Motion for Certification of this Action as a Class Action, Preliminarily Approving the Class Settlement, Approving the Method for Providing Notice to the Class and Approving the Notice to the Class, and Setting the Date for Hearing to Consider the Fairness of the Class Settlement by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. (Feinstein, Edward) (Entered: 06/29/2015)
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June 29, 2015
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June 29, 2015
PACER
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69
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BRIEF in Support re 68 Motion for Settlement, Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Granting Motion for Certification of this Action as a Class Action, Preliminarily Approving the Class Settlement, Approving the Method for Providing Notice to the Class and Approving the Notice to the Class, and Setting the Date for Hearing to Consider the Fairness of the Class Settlement filed by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Settlement Agreement, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Hough Overview, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Hough Report, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Proposed Final Order, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Proposed Preliminary Approval Order, # 6 Exhibit 5 - Notice of Entry of Judgment, # 7 Exhibit 6 - Class Notice) (Feinstein, Edward) (Entered: 06/29/2015)
1 Exhibit A - Settlement Agreement
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2 Exhibit 1 - Hough Overview
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3 Exhibit 2 - Hough Report
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4 Exhibit 3 - Proposed Final Order
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5 Exhibit 4 - Proposed Preliminary Approval Order
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6 Exhibit 5 - Notice of Entry of Judgment
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7 Exhibit 6 - Class Notice
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June 29, 2015
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June 29, 2015
Clearinghouse
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70
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Proposed Order re 68 Motion for Settlement, by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. (Feinstein, Edward) (Entered: 06/30/2015)
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June 30, 2015
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June 30, 2015
PACER
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71
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PRELIMINARY APPROVAL ORDER granting 68 Motion for Certification of this Action as a Class Action, Preliminarily Approving the Class Settlement, Approving the Method for Providing Notice to the Class and Approving the Notice to the Class, and Setting the Date for Hearing to Consider the Fairness of Class Settlement. The Court preliminarily approves the parties' Settlement Agreement subject to notice to the Class and a Fairness Hearing. The Court approves the Class Notice and method of service. Deadline for mailing and posting Class Notice by 7/23/15. Deadline for filing memorandum in support of final approval and application for attorneys' fees, reimbursement of costs and expenses, and case contribution awards to named plaintiffs by 10/16/15. Deadlines for exclusions from Class or objections, appearance of counsel regarding objections, and notice of intention to appear at Fairness Hearing by 11/2/15. Fairness Hearing set for 11/16/15 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, before Judge David S. Cercone. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 7/13/15. (njt) (Entered: 07/13/2015)
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July 13, 2015
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July 13, 2015
Clearinghouse
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72
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NOTICE of Appearance by Lourdes Sanchez Ridge on behalf of THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. (Ridge, Lourdes) (Entered: 07/14/2015)
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July 14, 2015
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July 14, 2015
PACER
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73
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MOTION for Final Approval of the Class Settlement, the Award of Service Awards to the Named Plaintiffs, the Reimbursement to Class Counsel of Their Costs and Expenses, and the Award of Reasonable Fees to Class Counsel by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Feinstein, Edward) Modified on 10/19/2015 to edit docket text. (ksa) (Entered: 10/16/2015)
1 Proposed Order
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Oct. 16, 2015
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Oct. 16, 2015
PACER
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74
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BRIEF in Support re 73 Motion for Settlement, filed by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Todd C. Siegel Regarding Mailing and Publication of Notice, # 2 Declaration of Gail Z. Brown, # 3 Declaration of Witold J. Walczak, # 4 Declaration of Ellen M. Doyle) (Feinstein, Edward) Modified on 10/19/2015 to correct typos. (ksa) (Entered: 10/16/2015)
1 Affidavit of Todd C. Siegel Regarding Mailing and Publication of Notic
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2 Declaration of Gail Z. Brown
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3 Declaration of Witold J. Walczak
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4 Declaration of Ellen M. Doyle
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Oct. 16, 2015
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Oct. 16, 2015
PACER
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75
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Errata re 74 Brief in Support of Motion, by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. Reason for Correction: Adding Exhibits to Declaration of E. Doyle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Pgh Operating Budget Excerpts, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Pgh Amended Recovery Plan, # 3 Exhibit 3 - FDPK Lodestar Report, # 4 Exhibit 4 - FDPK Expense Report, # 5 Exhibit 5 - FDPK Firm Bio, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Pt 1 - Fee Opinions, # 7 Exhibit 6 - Pt 2 - Fee Opinions) (Feinstein, Edward) (Entered: 10/19/2015)
1 Exhibit 1 - Pgh Operating Budget Excerpts
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2 Exhibit 2 - Pgh Amended Recovery Plan
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3 Exhibit 3 - FDPK Lodestar Report
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4 Exhibit 4 - FDPK Expense Report
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5 Exhibit 5 - FDPK Firm Bio
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6 Exhibit 6 - Pt 1 - Fee Opinions
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7 Exhibit 6 - Pt 2 - Fee Opinions
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Oct. 19, 2015
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Oct. 19, 2015
PACER
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76
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Errata re 73 Motion for Final Approval of the Class Settlement, by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. Reason for Correction: Correcting Final Approval Order. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Doyle, Ellen) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
1 Proposed Order
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Nov. 13, 2015
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Nov. 13, 2015
PACER
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77
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DECLARATION re 73 MOTION for Final Approval of the Class Settlement, the Award of Service Awards to the Named Plaintiffs, the Reimbursement to Class Counsel of Their Costs and Expenses, and the Award of Reasonable Fees to Class Counsel, 76 Errata, by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP Affiant: Ellen M. Doyle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Michael C. Johns Request for Exclusion) (Doyle, Ellen) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
1 Exhibit 1 - Michael C. Johns Request for Exclusion
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Nov. 13, 2015
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Nov. 13, 2015
PACER
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78
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Errata re 76 Errata, by TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN, JAMES M. FOSTER, TARIQ JAMAL-FRANCIS, DARRICK L. PAYTON, MIKE J. SHARP. Reason for Correction: Signature on document and filer did not match. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Feinstein, Edward) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
1 Proposed Order
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Nov. 16, 2015
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Nov. 16, 2015
PACER
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79
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CORRECTED JUDGMENT AND ORDER granting 73 Motion for Final Certification of the Settlement Class, Final Approval of the Class Action Settlement, Motion for Approval of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses, and Motion for Approval of Class Representative Service Awards as follows: 1) the court grants final approval of settlement agreement; 2) find notice and distribution of notice to class to be adequate; 3) the court grants final certification of the class; 4) the court appoints Witold J. Walczak, Sara J. Rose, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, Edward J. Feinstein, Ellen M. Doyle, Pamima Ewing and Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec as class counsel and approves payment of fees as more fully set forth therein; 5) the court finds service awards to class representatives to be reasonable; 6) the court approves the plan of allocation; and 7) the court grants injunctive relief as more fully set forth therein. The Clerk shall mark this case CLOSED. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 11/17/15. (njt) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
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Nov. 18, 2015
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Nov. 18, 2015
RECAP
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March 3, 2017
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March 3, 2017
PACER
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