Case: Black Love Resists in the Rust v. City of Buffalo

1:18-cv-00719 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York

Filed Date: June 28, 2018

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Case Summary

On June 28, 2018, Black Love Resists in the Rust and four individual plaintiffs filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. The plaintiffs sued the City of Buffalo under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of their rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment, and under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The plaintiffs, represented by the Center for Constitutional Rights, the National Center for Law and Economic Justice, and the Western New York Law Center, Inc., sought both injunctive and monetary relief. They claimed that the City of Buffalo disproportionately used vehicle checkpoints in Black and Latino communities to generate revenue, resulting in disparate impact on Black and Latino people. Specifically, they claimed that over 85% of checkpoints occurred in predominantly Black or Latino neighborhoods; nearly 40% of checkpoints conducted since 2012 occurred in just three of Buffalo's seventy-seven census tracts, each with a Black or Latino population exceeding 86%. The plaintiffs sought an injunction to end and remediate these traffic enforcement practices, as well as monetary damages for financial harm, humiliation, and loss of liberty and property.

According to the complaint, around 2012, the Buffalo Police Department initiated a crime "Strike Force" that implemented a vehicle checkpoint program to conduct stops and searches of drivers without any individualized suspicion of wrongdoing. These checkpoints lasted as long as forty-five minutes and frequently resulted in multiple citations. For example, one class member was issued four separate tickets for having four tinted windows, costing him $720 total. That class member was also forced to choose between jail or the immediate impoundment of his car; he chose the latter, resulting in an addition $125 fee. Under state law, the City of Buffalo kept almost all the revenue collected from traffic tickets. After the checkpoints were instituted in 2015, the number of traffic tickets issued increased by 92%.

In response to plaintiffs' numerous motions to compel discovery, on January 12, 2022, Judge Christina Reiss issued an order finalizing discovery details and schedule. Discovery continued and was extended in February 2024.

On May 29, 2024, plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification. Plaintiffs sought to certify three classes: (1) a checkpoint class: "all individuals who received a ticket or were arrested at a BPD 'traffic safety' vehicle checkpoint on or after June 28, 2015;" (2) a tinted windows class: "all Black and/or Latino individuals who received multiple tinted windows tickets from the BPD in a single traffic stop on or after June 28, 2015;" and a traffic enforcement class: "all Black and/or Latino individuals who have been or will be subjected to traffic stops, traffic tickets, and 'traffic safety' vehicle checkpoints by the BPD." Plaintiffs described how each proposed class satisfied the requirements of numerosity; commonality; typicality; and adequate representation of their interests. Plaintiffs also underscored that classes of plaintiffs seeking prospective relief from policing practices that violate the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments are routinely certified.

The Checkpoint and Tinted Window Classes sought damages, and the Traffic Enforcement class sought injunctive relief. The City filed an opposition to the Plaintiff's motion for class certification on July 12, 2024 arguing that the Proposed Damages Classes required individualized inquiries that could not be resolved on a class-wide basis. The City also argued that the Traffic Enforcement Class had not provided workable standards for the issuance of an injunction and for evaluation of noncompliance.

On October 23, 2024, the Court held an oral argument regarding Plaintiffs' motion for class certification. The Court granted the Plaintiffs leave to file a supplemental briefing that did the following: (1) clarified damages sought by Plaintiffs; (2) case law certifying classes with future members; (3) details of the Traffic Enforcement Class.

The Plaintiffs filed their supplemental brief, and on December 6, 2024, Defendants filed a reply to the supplemental brief arguing that Plaintiff's motion for class certification should be denied. The court is yet to rule on this motion. This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Sara Denbo (2/1/2019)

Bogyung Lim (6/9/2020)

Carlos Hurtado-Esteve (11/19/2023)

Hannah Juge (6/8/2024)

Renuka Wagh (12/13/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Azmy, Baher (New York)

Charney, Darius (New York)

Cohan, Marc (New York)

England, Travis W (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Climaco, Katelyn A. (New York)

Judge(s)

Reiss, Christina Clair (Vermont)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Azmy, Baher (New York)

Charney, Darius (New York)

Cohan, Marc (New York)

England, Travis W (District of Columbia)

Ezie, A. Chinyere (Alabama)

Ezie, Andrea Chinyere (New York)

Irwin, Philip A. (New York)

Joachim, Jordan Scott (New York)

Kelemen, Joseph (New York)

Krugman, Edward P. (District of Columbia)

Lau, Theresa (New York)

Malhotra, Anjana (New York)

Nelson, Christine Adrienne (New York)

Parham, Matthew Alan (New York)

Timmick, Andrew J. (New York)

Williams, Keisha Alecia (New York)

Wilner, Claudia (New York)

Wilson, Britney (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Climaco, Katelyn A. (New York)

Freely, Cheyenne Nicole (New York)

Hillery, Michael J. (New York)

Quinn, Robert Emmet (New York)

Rauh, Katelyn Amalie (New York)

Russ, Hugh M. (New York)

Sahasrabudhe, Peter A. (New York)

Short, David A. (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:18-cv-00719	Docket [PACER] Black Love Resists et al v. City of Buffalo et al,	Jan. 29, 2019	Jan. 29, 2019 Docket
1 1:18-cv-00719	Complaint	June 28, 2018	June 28, 2018 Complaint
239 1:18-cv-00719	Stipulated Motion to Extend Motion to Complete Deadline	Nov. 11, 2024	Nov. 11, 2024 Pleading / Motion / Brief
241 1:18-cv-00719	Plaintiffs’ Supplemental Brief in Support of Class Certification	Nov. 19, 2024	Nov. 19, 2024 Pleading / Motion / Brief
245 1:18-cv-00719	Brief in Response to Plaintiffs’ Supplemental Submission in Support of Class Certification	Dec. 6, 2024	Dec. 6, 2024 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Resources

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Finding Aid: Traffic Stop Litigation Collection Tessa Bialek	This document is a guide to the Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse’s Traffic Stop Litigation collection, which gathers information about dozens of large-scale lawsuits challenging traffic stop pol…	Fall 2024	Nov. 26, 2024
DOJ Dear Colleague Letter to Courts Regarding Fines and Fees for Youth and Adults U.S. Department of Justice	The DOJ issued a Dear Colleague letter for state and local courts and juvenile justice agencies regarding the imposition and enforcement of fines and fees for adults and youth. The letter highlights …	April 20, 2023	April 20, 2023 https://www.justice.gov/...
Black Love Resists in the Rust v. City of Buffalo Center for Constitutional Rights	A webpage that summarizes and documents the case timeline of Black Love Resists in the Rust v. City of Buffalo.	July 19, 2018	July 19, 2018 https://ccrjustice.org/...

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7317496/black-love-resists-v-city-of-buffalo/

Last updated July 29, 2026, 5:36 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	June 28, 2018	COMPLAINT against City of Buffalo $ 400 receipt number 0209-3149240, filed by Black Love Resists. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Attachment, # 12 Exhibit Summons)(Williams, Keisha) (Entered: 06/28/2018) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment 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 Attachment View on RECAP 12 Exhibit Summons View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
2	June 29, 2018	Summons Issued as to Kevin Brinkworth, Byron B Brown, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Daniel Derenda, Byron C Lockwood, Philip Serafini, Robbin Thomas, Aaron Young. (KLH) (Entered: 06/29/2018)	RECAP
	June 29, 2018	Case assigned to Hon. Christina Clair Reiss. Notification to chambers of on-line civil opening. (KLH)
	June 29, 2018	Case Assigned/Reassigned
	June 29, 2018	Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (KLH)
	June 29, 2018	Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge
	June 29, 2018	AUTOMATIC REFERRAL to Mediation The ADR Plan is available for download at http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution. (KLH)
	June 29, 2018	Automatic Referral to Mediation
3	July 24, 2018	AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & Complaint served on Daniel Derenda on July 9, 2018, filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons. (Williams, Keisha) (Entered: 07/24/2018)	RECAP
4	July 24, 2018	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Taniqua Simmons, De'Jon Hall. Byron C Lockwood served on 7/9/2018, answer due 7/30/2018. (Williams, Keisha) (Entered: 07/24/2018)	RECAP
5	July 24, 2018	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Taniqua Simmons, De'Jon Hall. City of Buffalo, N.Y. served on 7/9/2018, answer due 7/30/2018. (Williams, Keisha) (Entered: 07/24/2018)	RECAP
6	July 30, 2018	ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Kevin Brinkworth, Byron B Brown, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Daniel Derenda, Byron C Lockwood, Philip Serafini, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Officers 1-20, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Aaron Young. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Quinn, Robert) (Entered: 07/30/2018) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
	July 31, 2018	ADR Plan electronically forwarded to attorneys. The ADR Plan is available for download at http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution.(KLH)
	July 31, 2018	ADR Plan
	July 31, 2018	Z DEACTIVATED ADR Plan
7	Aug. 22, 2018	ORDER regarding Scheduling Conference set for 10/9/2018 03:00 PM in US Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202-3350 before Hon. Christina Clair Reiss, who will appear by videoconference. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 8/21/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Case Management Order Template)(KLH) (Entered: 08/22/2018) 1 Case Management Order Template View on RECAP	RECAP
8	Sept. 17, 2018	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Taniqua Simmons, De'Jon Hall. Philip Serafini served on 9/8/2018, answer due 10/1/2018. (Williams, Keisha) (Entered: 09/17/2018)	RECAP
9	Sept. 17, 2018	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Taniqua Simmons, De'Jon Hall. Kevin Brinkworth served on 9/11/2018, answer due 10/2/2018. (Williams, Keisha) (Entered: 09/17/2018)	RECAP
10	Sept. 17, 2018	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Taniqua Simmons, De'Jon Hall. Aaron Young served on 9/5/2018, answer due 9/26/2018. (Williams, Keisha) (Entered: 09/17/2018)	RECAP
11	Sept. 17, 2018	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Taniqua Simmons, De'Jon Hall. Byron B Brown served on 9/6/2018, answer due 9/27/2018. (Williams, Keisha) (Entered: 09/17/2018)	RECAP
12	Sept. 17, 2018	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Taniqua Simmons, De'Jon Hall. Robbin Thomas served on 9/8/2018, answer due 10/1/2018. (Williams, Keisha) (Entered: 09/17/2018)	RECAP
13	Sept. 19, 2018	DISCOVERY PLAN by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons.(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 09/19/2018)	RECAP
14	Oct. 9, 2018	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Christina Clair Reiss. Scheduling Conference via video conference held on 10/9/2018. Parties have agreed to select a mediator and complete first mediation session by 12/1/2018. Discovery schedule, potential class action, proposed protective order and general case management issues discussed. The Court will schedule a further telephone conference in 60 days. Parties may contact the Court directly for assistance with discovery issues. Appearances: Darius Charney, Esq., Anjana Malhotra, Esq., and Claudia Wilner, Esq., on behalf of plaintiffs; Robert Quinn, Esq., on behalf of defendants. (Court Reporter FTR Gold.) (JDK) (Entered: 10/09/2018)	RECAP
15	Oct. 9, 2018	ORDER. The 13 Joint Discovery Plan is SO ORDERED. Please note: This docket entry does not contain every detail of this order. It is your responsibility to read and download the pdf to this document for future reference. Motions to Join Parties/Amend Pleadings due by 5/14/2019, Discovery completed by 6/14/2019, Expert Witness List due by 9/13/2019, Motions due by 10/9/2019. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 10/9/2018. (KLH) (Entered: 10/09/2018)	RECAP
	Oct. 12, 2018	NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Status Conference set for 12/21/2018 11:00 AM before Hon. Christina Clair Reiss. Call-in instructions will be emailed shortly before this conference is held. (LMD)
	Oct. 12, 2018	Notice of Hearing
16	Oct. 29, 2018	NOTICE of Appearance by Andrea Chinyere Ezie on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Ezie, Andrea) (Entered: 10/29/2018)	RECAP
17	Nov. 6, 2018	Stipulation-Selection of Mediator by Kevin Brinkworth, Byron B Brown, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Daniel Derenda, Byron C Lockwood, Philip Serafini, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Officers 1-20, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Aaron Young (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Quinn, Robert) (Entered: 11/06/2018) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
18	Dec. 21, 2018	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Christina Clair Reiss. Telephone Status Conference held on 12/21/2018. Discovery issues discussed. The Court will not intervene in discovery dispute at this time, but directs the parties to contact the Court within the next 30 days either individually or jointly regarding issues that can not be resolved. The Court will schedule either a telephone conference or a video conference following report of the parties. Appearances: Claudia Wilner, Esq., Andrea Ezie, Esq., Britney Wilson, Esq., Darius Charney, Esq., Travis England, Esq., Anjana Malhotra, Esq., on behalf of plaintiffs; Robert Quinn, Esq., on behalf of defendants. (Court Reporter FTR Gold.) (JDK) (Entered: 12/21/2018)	RECAP
19	Jan. 22, 2019	Letter filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons as to Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda re Current Status of Discovery. (Charney, Darius) (Entered: 01/22/2019)	RECAP
20	Jan. 25, 2019	TEXT ORDER granting 19 letter request for an extension of time. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 1/25/2019. (KLH) (Entered: 01/28/2019)	RECAP
21	Jan. 29, 2019	Letter filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Michael Menard, Taniqua Simmons as to Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda re Current Status of Discovery. (Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 01/29/2019)	RECAP
22	May 6, 2019	First MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery, Move to Amend Pleadings, and Make Dispositive Motions by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons.(Charney, Darius) (Entered: 05/06/2019)	RECAP
	May 22, 2019	NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Status Conference set for 5/30/2019 03:30 PM before Hon. Christina Clair Reiss in the Cattaraugus Courtroom. Call-in information will be provide to the attorneys via email. (LB)
	May 22, 2019	Notice of Hearing
23	May 28, 2019	Letter filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust as to Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda to supplement May 9, 2019 letter motion (ECF 22) with regard to outstanding discovery issues. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - First Set of RFPs, # 2 Exhibit B - Supplemental Responses to First Set of RFPs, # 3 Exhibit C - 311 Records - Police Issue (excerpt), # 4 Exhibit D - SF Daily Reports Redacted (excerpt))(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 05/28/2019) 1 Exhibit A - First Set of RFPs View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B - Supplemental Responses to First Set of RFPs View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C - 311 Records - Police Issue (excerpt) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit D - SF Daily Reports Redacted (excerpt) View on RECAP	RECAP
24	May 29, 2019	LETTER regarding 22 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery, Move to Amend Pleadings, and Make Dispositive Motions by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - First Set of RFPs, # 2 Exhibit B - Supplemental Responses to First Set of RFPs, # 3 Exhibit C - 311 Records - Police Issue (excerpt), # 4 Exhibit D - SF Daily Reports Redacted (excerpt))(Wilner, Claudia) Modified on 5/30/2019 to correct event and description (KLH). (Entered: 05/29/2019) 1 Exhibit A - First Set of RFPs View on PACER 2 Exhibit B - Supplemental Responses to First Set of RFPs View on PACER 3 Exhibit C - 311 Records - Police Issue (excerpt) View on PACER 4 Exhibit D - SF Daily Reports Redacted (excerpt) View on PACER	RECAP
25	May 30, 2019	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Christina Clair Reiss. Telephone Status Conference held on 5/30/2019. Parties identify several discovery disputes. The Court provides instructions for narrowing the scope for production of documents, redaction of documents and privilege logs. Plaintiffs request an extension of the discovery schedule. The Court will sign off on an agreed to revised discovery schedule, otherwise a motion will be required. The Court will schedule a further status conference in 90 days absent a request for an earlier date. Appearances: Claudia Wilner, Esq., Darius Charney, Esq., Anjana Malhotra, Esq., on behalf of plaintiffs; Robert Quinn, Esq., on behalf of defendants. (Court Reporter FTR Gold.) (JDK) (Entered: 05/31/2019)	RECAP
26	May 31, 2019	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 10/9/2018, before Judge Christina Clair Reiss. Court Reporter/Transcriber Christi A. Macri, Contact Info christimacri50@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 6/21/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/1/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/29/2019. (CM) (Entered: 05/31/2019)	RECAP
27	May 31, 2019	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 12/21/2018, before Judge Christina Clair Reiss. Court Reporter/Transcriber Christi A. Macri, Contact Info christimacri50@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 6/21/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/1/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/29/2019. (CM) (Entered: 05/31/2019)	RECAP
28	June 3, 2019	Consent MOTION to Modify Scheduling Order by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons.(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 06/03/2019)	RECAP
29	June 5, 2019	TEXT ORDER granting 28 Consent Motion to modify the scheduling order. Issued by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 6/5/2019. (KLH) (Entered: 06/05/2019)	RECAP
	June 5, 2019	Set/Reset Deadlines
	June 5, 2019	Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions to Join Parties/Amend Pleadings due by 11/14/2019. Discovery completed by 12/13/2019. Expert Reports due by 1/31/2020. Motions due by 4/30/2020. (KLH)
30	June 12, 2019	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 5/30/2019, before Judge Christina Clair Reiss. Court Reporter/Transcriber Christi A. Macri, Contact Info christimacri50@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 7/3/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/15/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/10/2019. (CM) (Entered: 06/12/2019)	RECAP
31	June 26, 2019	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Anjana Malhotra by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons.(Malhotra, Anjana) (Entered: 06/26/2019)	RECAP
32	July 2, 2019	TEXT ORDER granting 31 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Anjana Malhotra terminated. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 7/1/2019. (KLH) (Entered: 07/02/2019)	RECAP
33	July 18, 2019	MOTION to Compel Non-Party Erie County Central Police Services to Comply with Subpoena by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 2 Declaration in support of Motion to Compel, # 3 Exhibit A - Subpoena with Proof of Service, # 4 Exhibit B - Responses to Document Requests, # 5 Exhibit C - Jan. 18 letter, # 6 Exhibit D - Service of Subpoena on Defendants, # 7 Exhibit E - Emails to ECCPS)(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 07/18/2019) 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel View on PACER 2 Declaration in support of Motion to Compel View on PACER 3 Exhibit A - Subpoena with Proof of Service View on PACER 4 Exhibit B - Responses to Document Requests View on PACER 5 Exhibit C - Jan. 18 letter View on PACER 6 Exhibit D - Service of Subpoena on Defendants View on PACER 7 Exhibit E - Emails to ECCPS View on PACER	RECAP
34	July 24, 2019	MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with May 30, 2019 Discovery Order and Other Discovery Obligations by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 2 Declaration in support of Motion to Compel, # 3 Exhibit A - Supp Response to First RFPs, # 4 Exhibit B - Response to Second RFPs, # 5 Exhibit C - Interrogatories (excerpt), # 6 Exhibit D - Supp Response to Interrogatories (excerpt), # 7 Exhibit E - 11.15 email, # 8 Exhibit F - 1.3 email, # 9 Exhibit G - 1.18 letter, # 10 Exhibit H - 1.21 email, # 11 Exhibit I - 1.28 email, # 12 Exhibit J - 2.4-12 email chain, # 13 Exhibit K - 2.27 email, # 14 Exhibit L - 3.6 email, # 15 Exhibit M - 3.18 letter, # 16 Exhibit N - 3.25 email & attachments, # 17 Exhibit O - 5.6 email, # 18 Exhibit P - 6.5 email, # 19 Exhibit Q - 6.6-11 email chain, # 20 Exhibit R - 6.20 letter, # 21 Exhibit S - 6.21 email, # 22 Exhibit T - 6.27-7.9 email chain, # 23 Exhibit U - 7.3-8 email chain, # 24 Exhibit V - Housing Unit Monthly Report)(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 07/24/2019) 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel View on PACER 2 Declaration in support of Motion to Compel View on PACER 3 Exhibit A - Supp Response to First RFPs View on PACER 4 Exhibit B - Response to Second RFPs View on PACER 5 Exhibit C - Interrogatories (excerpt) View on PACER 6 Exhibit D - Supp Response to Interrogatories (excerpt) View on PACER 7 Exhibit E - 11.15 email View on PACER 8 Exhibit F - 1.3 email View on PACER 9 Exhibit G - 1.18 letter View on PACER 10 Exhibit H - 1.21 email View on PACER 11 Exhibit I - 1.28 email View on PACER 12 Exhibit J - 2.4-12 email chain View on PACER 13 Exhibit K - 2.27 email View on PACER 14 Exhibit L - 3.6 email View on PACER 15 Exhibit M - 3.18 letter View on PACER 16 Exhibit N - 3.25 email & attachments View on PACER 17 Exhibit O - 5.6 email View on PACER 18 Exhibit P - 6.5 email View on PACER 19 Exhibit Q - 6.6-11 email chain View on PACER 20 Exhibit R - 6.20 letter View on PACER 21 Exhibit S - 6.21 email View on PACER 22 Exhibit T - 6.27-7.9 email chain View on PACER 23 Exhibit U - 7.3-8 email chain View on PACER 24 Exhibit V - Housing Unit Monthly Report View on PACER	RECAP
35	Aug. 6, 2019	TEXT ORDER denying as moot 22 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery, based on the court's granting of the consent motion to extend time to complete discovery. Issued by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 8/6/2019. (KLH) (Entered: 08/06/2019)	RECAP
36	Aug. 8, 2019	Mediation Certification by Michael Menard(AGW) (Entered: 08/08/2019)	RECAP
37	Aug. 13, 2019	Letter filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons as to Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda withdrawing Motion to Compel Non-Party Erie County Central Police Services to Comply with Plaintiffs' May 17, 2019 Subpoena. (Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 08/13/2019)	RECAP
38	Aug. 19, 2019	MOTION for Entry of Order Granting Motion to Compel re 34 MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with May 30, 2019 Discovery Order and Other Discovery Obligations by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 08/19/2019) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
39	Aug. 19, 2019	Letter filed by Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda as to Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda . (Quinn, Robert) (Entered: 08/19/2019)	RECAP
40	Aug. 20, 2019	DECLARATION re 34 MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with May 30, 2019 Discovery Order and Other Discovery Obligations filed by Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Michael Menard, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda filed by Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Michael Menard, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K)(Quinn, Robert) (Entered: 08/20/2019) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D View on PACER 5 Exhibit E View on PACER 6 Exhibit F View on PACER 7 Exhibit G View on PACER 8 Exhibit H View on PACER 9 Exhibit I View on PACER 10 Exhibit J View on PACER 11 Exhibit K View on PACER	RECAP
41	Aug. 26, 2019	REPLY to Response to Motion re 38 MOTION for Entry of Order Granting Motion to Compel re 34 MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with May 30, 2019 Discovery Order and Other Discovery Obligations filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons. (Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 08/26/2019)	RECAP
42	Aug. 30, 2019	MOTION to Compel Production of BPD Internal Affairs Division Files by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Plaintiffs Memorandum of Law In Support of Motion to Compel Production of BPD Internal Affairs Division Files, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Darius Charney In Support of Motion to Compel Production of BPD Internal Affairs Division Files Files, # 3 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit A- Defendants' 1st Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' First Set of Document Requests, # 4 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit B- Charney Oct 15, 2018 email to Quinn and Proposed Confidentiality Order, # 5 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit C- Wilner Jan 18, 2019 Letter to Quinn, # 6 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit D- Wilner March 18, 2019 Letter to Quinn, # 7 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit E- Parties' July 12-15, 2019 email exchange, # 8 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit F- Parties' July 18, 2019 email exchange, # 9 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit G- Charney July 24, 2019 email to Quinn and Highlighted Spreadsheets, # 10 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit H- Parties' July 29-30 email exchange)(Charney, Darius) (Entered: 08/30/2019) 1 Memorandum in Support Plaintiffs Memorandum of Law In Support of Motion to Compe View on PACER 2 Declaration Declaration of Darius Charney In Support of Motion to Compel Product View on PACER 3 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit A- Defendants' 1st Supplemental Responses to P View on PACER 4 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit B- Charney Oct 15, 2018 email to Quinn and Proposed View on PACER 5 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit C- Wilner Jan 18, 2019 Letter to Quinn View on PACER 6 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit D- Wilner March 18, 2019 Letter to Quinn View on PACER 7 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit E- Parties' July 12-15, 2019 email exchange View on PACER 8 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit F- Parties' July 18, 2019 email exchange View on PACER 9 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit G- Charney July 24, 2019 email to Quinn and Highlig View on PACER 10 Exhibit Charney Decl Exhibit H- Parties' July 29-30 email exchange View on PACER	RECAP
43	Sept. 3, 2019	First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 MOTION for Entry of Order Granting Motion to Compel re 34 MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with May 30, 2019 Discovery Order and Other Discovery Obligations, 34 MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with May 30, 2019 Discovery Order and Other Discovery Obligations, 40 Declaration,,, with supporting Declaration and Certificate of Service by Kevin Brinkworth, Byron B Brown, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Daniel Derenda, Byron C Lockwood, Philip Serafini, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Officers 1-20, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Aaron Young.(Quinn, Robert) (Entered: 09/03/2019)	RECAP
44	Sept. 5, 2019	TEXT ORDER: The court finds good cause for Defendants untimely opposition and will consider it in conjunction with the merits of the parties dispute. Plaintiffs motion for entry of an order granting their motion to compel 38 solely on the grounds of Defendants untimely opposition is thus DENIED. The court does not set briefing schedules sua sponte, but rather expects the parties to follow the deadlines set forth in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure unless otherwise ordered. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 9/5/2019. (KLH) (Entered: 09/05/2019)	RECAP
45	Sept. 13, 2019	DECLARATION re 42 MOTION to Compel Production of BPD Internal Affairs Division Files filed by Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda filed by Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Memorandum in Support, # 7 Certificate of Service)(Quinn, Robert) (Entered: 09/13/2019) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D View on PACER 5 Exhibit E View on PACER 6 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 7 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
46	Sept. 20, 2019	REPLY to Response to Motion re 42 MOTION to Compel Production of BPD Internal Affairs Division Files filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons. (Charney, Darius) (Entered: 09/20/2019)	RECAP
47	Sept. 30, 2019	Mediation Certification by Michael Menard. Not settled, mediation to continue on 10/18/2019.(AGW) (Entered: 09/30/2019)	RECAP
48	Nov. 5, 2019	MOTION to Modify Scheduling Order re 29 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons.(England, Travis) (Entered: 11/05/2019)	RECAP
49	Nov. 13, 2019	TEXT ORDER granting 48 Motion to modify the scheduling order. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 11/13/2019. (KLH) (Entered: 11/13/2019)	RECAP
	Nov. 13, 2019	Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines
	Nov. 13, 2019	Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Motions to Join Parties/Amend Pleadings due by 5/14/2020. Discovery completed by 6/12/2020. Motions to Compel Discovery due by 6/12/2020. Motions due by 10/30/2020. (KLH)
50	Nov. 14, 2019	Mediation Certification by Michael Menard. Mediation adjourned to 1/21/20.(AGW) (Entered: 11/14/2019)	RECAP
51	Dec. 19, 2019	OPINION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 34 and 42 Plaintiffs' Motions to Compel. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 12/19/2019. (KLH)	RECAP
52	Jan. 2, 2020	TEXT ORDER denying as moot 43 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 Motion for Entry of Order Granting Motion to Compel. Issued by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 1/2/2020. (KLH) (Entered: 01/02/2020)	RECAP
53	Jan. 21, 2020	Letter filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons as to Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda re Production of BPD IAD Files. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Attorneys' Eyes Only Protective Order)(Charney, Darius) (Entered: 01/21/2020) 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Attorneys' Eyes Only Protective Order View on PACER	RECAP
54	Jan. 24, 2020	PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 1/23/20. (SG) (Entered: 01/24/2020)	RECAP
55	March 18, 2020	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Travis England, Esq. by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons.(England, Travis) (Entered: 03/18/2020)	RECAP
56	March 24, 2020	ORDER granting 55 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Travis W. England terminated. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 3/24/20. (SG) (Entered: 03/24/2020)	RECAP
57	April 23, 2020	MOTION for Leave to File Amended and Supplemental Class Action Complaint by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend and Supplement Complaint, # 2 Declaration of Claudia Wilner in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend and Supplement Complaint, # 3 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs' Proposed Amended and Supplemental Class Action Complaint, # 4 Exhibit 2 - Redline of Plaintiffs' Proposed Amended and Supplemental Class Action Complaint Reflecting Changes, # 5 Exhibit 3 - Plaintiffs' First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents on Defendants dated November 5, 2018, # 6 Exhibit 4 - Defendants' Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs First Set of Requests for Production dated December 8, 2018, # 7 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Supplemental Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs First Set of Requests for Production dated March 15, 2019, # 8 Exhibit 6 - Plaintiffs' Third-Party Subpoena on the Erie County Central Police Services (ECCPS) dated March 15, 2019, # 9 Exhibit 7 - Plaintiffs' Second Set of Requests for the Production of Documents on Defendants dated April 19, 2019)(Ezie, Andrea) (Entered: 04/23/2020) 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend and Supplement View on PACER 2 Declaration of Claudia Wilner in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend and View on PACER 3 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs' Proposed Amended and Supplemental Class Action Comp View on PACER 4 Exhibit 2 - Redline of Plaintiffs' Proposed Amended and Supplemental Class View on PACER 5 Exhibit 3 - Plaintiffs' First Set of Requests for the Production of Documen View on PACER 6 Exhibit 4 - Defendants' Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs First Set o View on PACER 7 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Supplemental Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs View on PACER 8 Exhibit 6 - Plaintiffs' Third-Party Subpoena on the Erie County Central Pol View on PACER 9 Exhibit 7 - Plaintiffs' Second Set of Requests for the Production of Docume View on PACER	RECAP
58	April 24, 2020	Mediator Recusal by Michael Menard(Menard, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2020)	RECAP
59	April 30, 2020	CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to 57 MOTION for Leave to File Amended and Supplemental Class Action Complaint -Corrected Proposed Amended Complaint & Redline (replacing Dkt Items 57.3 and 57.4). (Attachments: # 1 Corrected Redline of Proposed Amended Complaint)(Ezie, Andrea) (Entered: 04/30/2020) 1 Corrected Redline of Proposed Amended Complaint View on PACER	RECAP
60	May 15, 2020	Consent MOTION to Modify Scheduling Order by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Taniqua Simmons.(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 05/15/2020)	RECAP
61	May 15, 2020	TEXT ORDER granting 60 Motion to modify Scheduling Order. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 5/15/20. (SG) (Entered: 05/15/2020)	RECAP
	May 15, 2020	Set/Reset Deadlines
	May 15, 2020	Set/Reset Deadlines:( Discovery completed by 12/12/2020.), Set/Reset Hearings:, Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines:( Discovery completed by 12/12/2020., Motions due by 4/30/2021.) (SG)
62	May 21, 2020	TEXT ORDER granting, as unopposed, 57 Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint. Signed by Hon. Christina Clair Reiss on 5/21/20. (SG) (Entered: 05/21/2020)	RECAP
63	May 21, 2020	AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Taniqua Simmons, De'Jon Hall, Shirley Sarmiento, Ebony Yeldon, Charles Palmer, Shaketa Redden, Joseph Bonds.(Ezie, Andrea) (Entered: 05/21/2020)	RECAP
64	June 4, 2020	ANSWER to 63 Amended Complaint by Kevin Brinkworth, Byron B Brown, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Daniel Derenda, Byron C Lockwood, Philip Serafini, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Officers 1-20, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Aaron Young. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Quinn, Robert) (Entered: 06/04/2020) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
65	Oct. 22, 2020	MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with the Court's December 19, 2019 Order and Other Discovery Obligations by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Joseph Bonds, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Charles Palmer, Shaketa Redden, Shirley Sarmiento, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 10/22/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER	RECAP
66	Oct. 22, 2020	DECLARATION re 65 MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with the Court's December 19, 2019 Order and Other Discovery Obligations filed by Shirley Sarmiento, Shaketa Redden, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Charles Palmer, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon, Joseph Bonds, De'Jon Hall filed by Shirley Sarmiento, Shaketa Redden, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Charles Palmer, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon, Joseph Bonds, De'Jon Hall. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24)(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 10/22/2020) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3 View on PACER 4 Exhibit 4 View on PACER 5 Exhibit 5 View on PACER 6 Exhibit 6 View on PACER 7 Exhibit 7 View on PACER 8 Exhibit 8 View on PACER 9 Exhibit 9 View on PACER 10 Exhibit 10 View on PACER 11 Exhibit 11 View on PACER 12 Exhibit 12 View on PACER 13 Exhibit 13 View on PACER 14 Exhibit 14 View on PACER 15 Exhibit 15 View on PACER 16 Exhibit 16 View on PACER 17 Exhibit 17 View on PACER 18 Exhibit 18 View on PACER 19 Exhibit 19 View on PACER 20 Exhibit 20 View on PACER 21 Exhibit 21 View on PACER 22 Exhibit 22 View on PACER 23 Exhibit 23 View on PACER 24 Exhibit 24 View on PACER	RECAP
67	Nov. 6, 2020	AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re 65 MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with the Court's December 19, 2019 Order and Other Discovery Obligations filed by Kevin Brinkworth, Byron B Brown, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Daniel Derenda, Byron C Lockwood, Philip Serafini, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Officers 1-20, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Aaron Young. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I)(Quinn, Robert) (Entered: 11/06/2020) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C View on RECAP 4 Exhibit D View on RECAP 5 Exhibit E View on RECAP 6 Exhibit F View on RECAP 7 Exhibit G View on RECAP 8 Exhibit H View on RECAP 9 Exhibit I View on RECAP	RECAP
68	Nov. 13, 2020	REPLY to Response to Motion re 65 MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with the Court's December 19, 2019 Order and Other Discovery Obligations filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Joseph Bonds, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Charles Palmer, Shaketa Redden, Shirley Sarmiento, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon. (Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 11/13/2020)	RECAP
69	Nov. 13, 2020	DECLARATION re 68 Reply to Response to Motion, filed by Shirley Sarmiento, Shaketa Redden, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Charles Palmer, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon, Joseph Bonds, De'Jon Hall filed by Shirley Sarmiento, Shaketa Redden, Black Love Resists in the Rust, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, Charles Palmer, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon, Joseph Bonds, De'Jon Hall. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 11/13/2020) 1 Exhibit 1 View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 View on RECAP	RECAP
70	Nov. 17, 2020	Consent MOTION Modify Scheduling Order by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Joseph Bonds, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Charles Palmer, Shaketa Redden, Shirley Sarmiento, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon.(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 11/17/2020)	RECAP
71	Dec. 1, 2020	TEXT ORDER granting 70 Motion to Modify Scheduling Order. Signed by Hon. Christina Reiss on 12/1/2020. (CGJ) (Entered: 12/01/2020)	RECAP
	Dec. 3, 2020	NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 12/14/2020 10:00 AM before Hon. Christina Reiss. This proceeding will be conducted through Zoom for Government. (LMD)
	Dec. 3, 2020	Notice of Hearing
72	Dec. 7, 2020	MOTION to appear pro hac vice filed on behalf of Jordan Joachim ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0209-4070967.) by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Joseph Bonds, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Charles Palmer, Shaketa Redden, Shirley Sarmiento, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon. (Attachments: # 1 J. Joachim Admission Petition Form, # 2 Affidavit of Chinyere Ezie, # 3 J. Joachim Attorney Oath, # 4 J. Joachim Civility Principles & Guidelines Oath, # 5 J. Joachim ECF Registration Form)(Ezie, Andrea) (Entered: 12/07/2020) 1 J. Joachim Admission Petition Form View on RECAP 2 Affidavit of Chinyere Ezie View on PACER 3 J. Joachim Attorney Oath View on PACER 4 J. Joachim Civility Principles & Guidelines Oath View on PACER 5 J. Joachim ECF Registration Form View on PACER	RECAP
73	Dec. 8, 2020	TEXT ORDER granting 72 MOTION to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Hon. Christina Reiss on 12/8/2020. (JLV) (Entered: 12/08/2020)	RECAP
	Dec. 8, 2020	Verified admission to the New York State Bar for Attorney Jordan Scott Joachim. (MD)
	Dec. 8, 2020	Remark
74	Dec. 10, 2020	Letter filed by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Joseph Bonds, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Charles Palmer, Shaketa Redden, Shirley Sarmiento, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon as to Aaron Young, City of Buffalo, N.Y., Philip Serafini, Unknown Officers 1-20, Byron C Lockwood, Kevin Brinkworth, Robbin Thomas, Unknown Supervisory Personnel 1-10, Byron B Brown, Daniel Derenda regarding depositions. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Correspondence with R. Quinn)(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Exhibit Correspondence with R. Quinn View on RECAP	RECAP
75	Dec. 14, 2020	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Christina Reiss: Status Conference held on 12/14/2020. The Court informs the parties it intends to take up 65 MOTION to Compel Defendants to Comply with the Court's December 19, 2019 Order and Other Discovery Obligations filed by Taniqua Simmons, Dorethea Franklin, Charles Palmer, Ebony Yeldon, Joseph Bonds, Shaketa Redden, Jane Doe, Shirley Sarmiento, De'Jon Hall, Black Love Resists in the Rust. The Court resolves in part Plaintiff's 65 Motion to Compel as stated on the record. The parties are directed to notify the Court within 60 days the discovery issues that cannot be resolved. An additional status conference will be scheduled. The Court defers ruling on attorney's fees and expenses. Appearances: Claudia Wilner, Esq., Darius Charney, Esq., Jordan Joachim, Esq., on behalf of plaintiffs; Robert Quinn, Esq., on behalf of defendants. All Appearances by Zoom for Government (JDK) (Entered: 12/14/2020)	RECAP
76	Dec. 21, 2020	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference Proceedings held on 12/14/2020, before Judge Christina Clare Reiss. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan E. Pelka, RPR, Contact Info (716)364-6449. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 1/11/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/21/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/22/2021. (JLV) (Entered: 12/21/2020)	RECAP
77	Jan. 22, 2021	MOTION to set ESI benchmarks and compel scheduling of depositions by Black Love Resists in the Rust, Joseph Bonds, Jane Doe, Dorethea Franklin, De'Jon Hall, Charles Palmer, Shaketa Redden, Shirley Sarmiento, Taniqua Simmons, Ebony Yeldon.(Wilner, Claudia) (Entered: 01/22/2021)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Fines/Fees/Bail Reform (Criminalization of Poverty)

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Traffic Stop Litigation

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 28, 2018

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Black Love Resists in the Rust, a grassroots police accountability organization in Buffalo, NY, as well as four class representatives who were subjected to and detrimentally affected by these suspicionless traffic stops.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

City

City of Buffalo

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Other Dockets:

Western District of New York 1:18-cv-00719

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Fines/Fees/Bail/Bond

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Hispanic

Affected Race(s):

Black

Policing:

Traffic Stops

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Black Love Resists in the Rust v. City of Buffalo, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/17057/ (last updated 12/13/2024).