Case: King v. City of Blakely / U.S. v. City of Blakely Housing Authority

United States v. City of Blakely

King v. City of Blakely

King v. City of Blakely

United States of America v. City of Blakely Housing Authority

King v. City of Blakely Housing Authority

King v. City of Blakely

MOTION by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens to Certify Class (bjl) (Entered: 07/28/2000)

COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 150 RECEIPT # 700176 Service of Complaint due by 10/24/00 for Dan Cooper, for City of Blakely, for City of Blakely (bjl) (Entered: 06/28/2000)

ANSWER to Mandatory Interrogatories filed by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens (bjl) (Entered: 06/28/2000)

SUMMONS(ES) issued for City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper (bjl) Modified on 06/28/2000 (Entered: 06/28/2000)

Case referred to ARBITRATION (trh) (Entered: 07/03/2000)

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to City of Blakely Housing on 7/7/00. Answer due on 7/27/00 for City of Blakely (bjl) (Entered: 07/12/2000)

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to City of Blakely on 7/7/00. Answer due on 7/27/00 for City of Blakely (bjl) (Entered: 07/12/2000)

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Dan Cooper on 7/7/00. Answer due on 7/27/00 for Dan Cooper (bjl) (Entered: 07/12/2000)

PRE−ANSWER MOTION by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to Dismiss . Response due by 8/21/00, Reply to Response due by 9/5/00 for [6−1] motion (bjl) (Entered: 07/27/2000)

MEMORANDUM by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper in support of [6−1] motion to Dismiss (bjl) (Entered: 07/27/2000)

RESPONSE by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper in opposition to Plaintiff's Request for Class Certification. (bjl) (Entered: 07/27/2000)

DEADLINE updated; set Answers to Mandatory Interrogatories deadline to 8/28/00 for Dan Cooper, for City of Blakely, for City of Blakely (bjl) (Entered: 07/28/2000)

SUMMONS(ES) issued for City of Blakely (bjl) (Entered: 08/21/2000)

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to City of Blakely 8/21/00 .Answer due on 9/11/00 for City of Blakely Answer to mandatory interrogatories due 10/13/00 for City of Blakely .(jbk) Modified on 08/22/2000 (Entered: 08/22/2000)

REPLY by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays to response to [1−1] motion to Certify Class (bjl) (Entered: 09/28/2000)

DEADLINE updated; Response to Motion reset to 9/5/00 for [6−1] motion to Dismiss per request from Alison Feld (jbk) (Entered: 08/21/2000)

DEADLINE updated; Reply to Response to Motion reset to 9/14/00 for [6−1] motion to Dismiss per request from Pat with Bob Langstaff's office. (kme) (Entered: 08/23/2000)

MOTION by City of Blakely Housing, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to Extend Time to Reply to Motion to Dismiss (bjl) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [12−1] motion to Extend Time to Reply to Motion to Dismiss; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

ORDER granting [12−1] motion to Extend Time to Reply to Motion to Dismiss, Reply to Response to Motion reset to 9/29/00 for [6−1] motion to Dismiss, reset to 9/29/00 for [1−1] motion to Certify Class ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) [EOD Date 9/11/00] (bjl) (Entered: 09/11/2000)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE why the motion to dismiss should not be dismissed for failure to file answers to mandatory interrogatories. Answer to mandatory interrogatories due 9/28/00 for Dan Cooper, for City of Blakely, for City of Blakely. (bjl) (Entered: 09/11/2000)

RESPONSE by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper in opposition to [14−1] show cause order re: answers to mandatory interrogatories (bjl) (Entered: 09/18/2000)

REPLY by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to response to [6−1] motion to Dismiss (bjl) (Entered: 09/28/2000)

RESPONSE by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to [1−1] motion to Certify Class (bjl) (Entered: 09/28/2000)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [6−1] motion to Dismiss ; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 09/28/2000)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [1−1] motion to Certify Class; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 10/13/2000)

ORDER denying [1−1] motion to Certify Class without prejudice. ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) [EOD Date 3/30/01] (bjl) (Entered: 03/30/2001)

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [6−1] motion to Dismiss; (granting motion and dismissing plaintiffs' state law claims against City of Blakely) (denying motion as to statute of limitations without prejudice) (denying without prejudice as to defendant Cooper's protection under official and qualified immunity) (denying motion as to improper service of process) (denying motion as to Early C9o., GA's standing in this case) (denying motion for failure to state claims for which relief may be granted) (denying motion that plaintiffs are still subjected to defendants' alleged discriminatory housing practices and policies) denying motion as to plaintiffs' 1983 claim); defendants are ordered to answer mandatory interrogatories within 10 days of service of this order. ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) [EOD Date 3/30/01] (bjl) (Entered: 03/30/2001)

DEADLINE updated; reset Answers to Mandatory Interrogatories deadline to 4/12/01 for Dan Cooper, for City of Blakely, for City of Blakely (bjl) (Entered: 03/30/2001)

ANSWER to Complaint by City of Blakely (bjl) (Entered: 04/17/2001)

ANSWER to Mandatory Interrogatories filed by City of Blakely (bjl) (Entered: 04/17/2001)

ANSWER to Complaint by City of Blakely, Dan Cooper (bjl) (Entered: 04/17/2001)

ANSWER to Mandatory Interrogatories filed by City of Blakely, Dan Cooper (bjl) (Entered: 04/17/2001)

CONSENT to proceed before Magistrate Judge by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper (bjl) (Entered: 05/02/2001)

ARBITRATION LETTER mailed. Parties to opt−out of arbitration by 6/4/01 (trh) (Entered: 05/07/2001)

Case no longer referred to ARBITRATION. (trh) (Entered: 05/21/2001)

PROPOSED SCHEDULING/DISCOVERY order received (bjl) (Entered: 06/07/2001)

ORDER setting discovery conference on 7/17/01 at 3:30 in Albany. set Discovery Hearing for 3:30 7/17/01 ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) [EOD Date 6/8/01] (bjl) (Entered: 06/08/2001)

MINUTE ENTRY of discovery conference held before Judge Sands; Court Reporter: Darlene Pino (bjl) (Entered: 08/02/2001)

SCHEDULING/DISCOVERY ORDER executed. Discovery shall continue until 10/16/01 and at completion of initial discovery period, the court will make a preliminary determination as to class certification. Parties to file proposed agreement as to discovery by 8/17/01. ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 08/02/2001)

NOTICE of Discovery Agreement by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens, City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper per court's order (bjl) (Entered: 08/20/2001)

AMENDMENT to [28−1] Scheduling order filed by plaintiff Queen King, plaintiff Sharon Johnson, plaintiff Evelyn Reed, plaintiff Bonita Mays, plaintiff Concerned Citizens, defendant City of Blakely, defendant City of Blakely, defendant Dan Cooper (bjl) (Entered: 08/20/2001)

STIPULATION AND ORDER for the Protection of Confidential Information. ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) [EOD Date 8/22/01] (bjl) (Entered: 08/22/2001)

AMENDMENT to [28−1] Scheduling order filed by plaintiff Queen King, plaintiff Sharon Johnson, plaintiff Evelyn Reed, plaintiff Bonita Mays, plaintiff Concerned Citizens, defendant City of Blakely, defendant City of Blakely, defendant Dan Cooper that motion for class certification shall be filed by 12/3/01. Signed by W.Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 08/30/2001)

AMENDED SCHEDULING/DISCOVERY ORDER executed. Dispositive Motions to be filed by 2/28/02; Discovery to be complete by 12/31/01. ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 10/05/2001)

AMENDMENT to [29−1] Scheduling order filed by plaintiff Queen King, plaintiff Sharon Johnson, plaintiff Evelyn Reed, plaintiff Bonita Mays, plaintiff Concerned Citizens, defendant City of Blakely, defendant City of Blakely, defendant Dan Cooper that discovery shall conclude on 6/7/02, dispositive motions shall be filed by 6/28/02, any motions for class certification shall be filed by 4/5/02, all motions to dismiss any party or claim to be filed by 6/28/02 and all disclosures regarding expert witnesses to be filed by 4/30/02. Signed by W. Louis Sands. (kme) (Entered: 12/03/2001)

DEADLINE updated; Reset Motion Filing deadline to 6/28/02 , Reset Discovery completion deadline to 6/7/02 (kme) (Entered: 12/03/2001)

AMENDMENT to [29−1] Scheduling order filed by plaintiff Queen King, plaintiff Sharon Johnson, plaintiff Evelyn Reed, plaintiff Bonita Mays, plaintiff Concerned Citizens, defendant City of Blakely, defendant City of Blakely, defendant Dan Cooper; discovery ends 11/22/02; motion for class certification to be filed by 10/4/02; dispositive motions by 12/13/02. (Signed by W. Louis Sands, USCDJ) (bjl) (Entered: 04/03/2002)

DEADLINE updated; reset Discovery completion deadline to 11/22/02 , reset Motion Filing deadline to 12/13/02 (bjl) (Entered: 04/03/2002)

MOTION by Laverne Lewis−Gaskins to Withdraw as Attorney (bjl) (Entered: 06/24/2002)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [35−1] motion to Withdraw as Attorney; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 06/24/2002)

ORDER granting [35−1] motion to Withdraw as Attorney (signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) [EOD Date 7/3/02] (kme) (Entered: 07/03/2002)

CERTIFICATION of Need to File Discovery by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens in support of [33−1] Order. (bjl) (Entered: 09/27/2002)

EXPERT REPORT of Dr. Christopher Silver filed by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens (bjl) (Entered: 09/27/2002)

MOTION by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens to Certify Class Response due by 10/28/02 Reply to Response due by 11/13/02 for [38−1] motion (bjl) (Entered: 10/04/2002)

MEMORANDUM by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens in support of [38−1] motion to Certify Class (bjl) (Entered: 10/04/2002)

NOTICE of Declaration of John R. Braatz by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens (bjl) (Entered: 10/04/2002)

DEADLINE updated; Response to Motion reset to 11/12/02 for [38−1] motion to Certify Class ; per request Mr. Langstaff's office; to forward confirmation letter to all counsel (jbk) (Entered: 10/07/2002)

DEADLINE updated; Reply to Response to Motion reset to 11/25/02 for [38−1] motion to Certify Class (bjl) (Entered: 10/08/2002)

MOTION by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to Extend Time to respond to Motion to Certify Class until 11/27/02 (bjl) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [41−1] motion to Extend Time to respond to Motion to Certify Class until 11/27/02; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

ORDER granting [41−1] motion to Extend Time to respond to Motion to Certify Class until 11/27/02 Response to Motion reset to 11/27/02 for [38−1] motion to Certify Class , Reply to Response to Motion reset to 12/11/02 for [38−1] motion to Certify Class ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 10/11/2002)

ORDER that currently pending in USA Vs. City of Blakely Housing Authority, et al., 1:02−CV−87−3(WLS), is a motion to consolidate the USA's case with this case. As the Court will be hearing oral arguments on 10/29/02, the Court orders that all discovery in this case be extended 30 days; discovery be suspended in this case until 10/29/02 and defendants are granted 30 days from the original deadline to name a rebuttal expert witness. reset Discovery completion deadline to 12/23/02 ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 10/25/2002)

ORDER granting motion to consolidate case with 1:02−cv−87−3 as to discovery, denying motion to consolidate case as to trial. Motion filed in case no. 1:02−cv−87−3. ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (kme) (Entered: 11/15/2002)

SCHEDULING/DISCOVERY ORDER executed. Jury Trial set for 10/6/03. Dispositive Motions to be filed by 5/29/03. Discovery to be completed by 4/14/03. Motion to consolidate as to discovery was granted in case no. 1:02−cv−87−3. ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (kme) (Entered: 11/15/2002)

NOTICE of attorney appearance for City of Blakely by Benton J. Mathis Jr., Christopher E. Parker (kme) (Entered: 11/27/2002)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [47−1] motion to Withdraw as Attorney; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 12/03/2002)

ORDER granting [47−1] motion to Withdraw as Attorney by Robert B. Langstaff for defendant City of Blakely( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 12/05/2002)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [38−1] motion to Certify Class; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 12/05/2002)

NOTICE of attorney appearance for City of Blakely by Michael Towle Hosmer (bjl) (Entered: 03/10/2003)

NOTICE by City of Blakely OF SUBPOENA to non−party, Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Fair Housing division for taking of deposition. (kme) (Entered: 03/12/2003)

CERTIFICATION of Need to File Discovery by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens pursuant to Judge's order (bjl) (Entered: 03/14/2003)

EXPERT REPORT of Dr. Christopher Silver filed by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens (bjl) (Entered: 03/14/2003)

JOINT MOTION by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens, City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to Extend Time for discovery and dispositive motions deadlines for 60 days (bjl) (Entered: 03/19/2003)

ORDER granting [53−1] joint motion to Extend Time for discovery and dispositive motions deadlines for 60 days reset Discovery completion deadline to 6/16/03 , reset Motion Filing deadline to 7/29/03 ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) Modified on 03/19/2003 (Entered: 03/19/2003)

NOTICE OF SUBPOENA to Tim Cleveland c/o Blakely Housing Autority by non−party, USA, for production of documents and things. (bjl) (Entered: 03/20/2003)

MOTION with memorandum in support by City of Blakely, City of Blakely to Extend Time to Depose Queen King by 4 hrs (bjl) (Entered: 03/21/2003)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [55−1] motion to Extend Time to Depose Queen King by 4 hrs; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 03/21/2003)

DEADLINE updated; Response to Motion reset to 4/7/03 for [55−1] motion to Extend Time to Depose Queen King by 4 hrs per Judge Sands (bjl) (Entered: 03/25/2003)

UNOPPOSED MOTION by USA to Extend Time to File Motion to Compel Until 4/30/03 Re: City of Blakely Housing Authority (bjl) Modified on 04/02/2003 (Entered: 04/02/2003)

UNOPPOSED MOTION to Extend Time to File Motion Compel Until 4/24/03 re: City of Blakely (bjl) (Entered: 04/02/2003)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper of [55−1] motion to Extend Time to Depose Queen King by 4 hrs as parties have settled the issue. (bjl) (Entered: 04/01/2003)

MOTION by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to Extend Time to Serve Defendants' Expert Disclosures (bjl) (Entered: 04/01/2003)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [57−1] motion to Extend Time to Serve Defendants' Expert Disclosures; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 04/01/2003)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [59−1] motion to Extend Time to File Motion Compel Until 4/24/03, submitted [58−1] motion to Extend Time to File Motion to Compel Until 4/30/03; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 04/02/2003)

ORDER granting [59−1] motion to Extend Time for USA to File Motion Compel Until 4/24/03 ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 04/07/2003)

NOTICE by City of Blakely OF SUBPOENA to non−party, Kay Johnson, for deposition (bjl) (Entered: 05/05/2003)

NOTICE by City of Blakely OF SUBPOENA to non−party, Evonne Pugh, for deposition (bjl) (Entered: 05/05/2003)

NOTICE by City of Blakely OF SUBPOENA to non−party, Bertha Pugh, for deposition (bjl) (Entered: 05/05/2003)

RULE 26(a)(2) DISCLOSURES filed by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper (bjl) (Entered: 05/05/2003)

UNOPPOSED MOTION with memorandum in support by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to Extend Time to Serve Defendants' Expert Disclosures (bjl) Modified on 05/07/2003 (Entered: 05/05/2003)

UNOPPOSED MOTION with memorandum in support by City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to Extend Discovery Period (bjl) (Entered: 05/05/2003)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [66−1] motion to Extend Discovery Period, submitted [65−1] motion to Extend Time to Serve Defendants' Expert Disclosures; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 05/05/2003)

ORDER granting [65−1] motion to Extend Time to Serve Defendants' Expert Disclosures, granting [65−1] Rule 26(a)(2) disclosure ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 05/07/2003)

ORDER granting [66−1] motion to Extend Discovery Period reset Discovery completion deadline to 8/12/03 ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 05/07/2003)

ORDER granting [57−1] motion to Extend Time to Serve Defendants' Expert Disclosures until 5/4/03. ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 06/04/2003)

REBUTTAL EXPERT REPORT of Dr. Christopher Silver filed by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens (bjl) (Entered: 07/08/2003)

JOINT MOTION by Queen King, Sharon Johnson, Evelyn Reed, Bonita Mays, Concerned Citizens, City of Blakely, City of Blakely, Dan Cooper to Amend Scheduling Order (bjl) (Entered: 08/20/2003)

MOTION(S) submitted: submitted [71−1] joint motion to Amend Scheduling Order; Original case file and motion sent to Judge W. Louis Sands (bjl) (Entered: 08/20/2003)

ORDER granting [71−1] joint motion to Amend Scheduling Order reset Discovery completion deadline to 8/29/03 , reset Motion Filing deadline to 11/3/03 ( signed by Judge W. L. Sands ) (bjl) (Entered: 08/25/2003)