Case: Ruiz v. City of Sacramento

Phansopha v. City of Sacromento

Garza v. City of Sacramento

COMPLAINT against all Defendants by all Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0972-8948199) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Merin, Mark) (Entered: 06/18/2020)

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to *City of Sacramento, Daniel Hahn, Sacramento Police Department* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Mark E. Merin* *Law Office of Mark E. Merin* *1010 F Street, Suite 300* *Sacramento, CA 95814*. (Benson, A.) (Entered: 06/18/2020)

CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; Initial Scheduling Conference set for 10/13/2020 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form, # 2 VDRP) (Benson, A.) (Entered: 06/18/2020)

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Sacramento, Daniel Hahn, Sacramento Police Department by Daniel Garza, Joshua Ruiz, Elisabeth Crouchley, Steven Passal, John Ruffner, Jennifer Loret de Mola, Russell Vreeland, Anthony Pires.(Merin, Mark) (Entered: 08/14/2020)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: City of Sacramento served on 8/14/2020, answer due 9/4/2020. (Merin, Mark) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

ANSWER with Jury Demand by City of Sacramento. Attorney Trimm, Chance Louis added.(Trimm, Chance) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

AMENDED 6 ANSWER with Jury Demand by City of Sacramento.(Trimm, Chance) Modified on 9/11/2020 (Tupolo, A). (Entered: 09/10/2020)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Elisabeth Crouchley, Daniel Garza, Jennifer Loret de Mola, Steven Passal, Anthony Pires, John Ruffner, Joshua Ruiz, Russell Vreeland. (Merin, Mark) (Entered: 09/22/2020)

ORDER by Chief Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: The Court having considered the equitable division and efficient and economical determination of court business, hereby reassigns this case from Magistrate Judge *Edmund F. Brennan* to *Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson* for all further proceedings. As of October 1, 2020, Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson is reassigned to the Sacramento Division of the Eastern District of California. (Benson, A.) (Entered: 10/01/2020)

STATUS (PRETRIAL SCHEDULING) ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 10/7/20 ORDERING that Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference scheduled for 10/13/20 is VACATED. Discovery due by 3/28/2022. Dispositive Motions filed by 5/23/2022. Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/1/2022 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. Jury Trial set for 9/27/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 5/2/22. (Kastilahn, A)

Certify Class

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2 Declaration of Mark E. Merin

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3 Declaration of Paul H. Masuhara

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STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 5/24/22 ORDERING that HEARING as to 13 Motion for Class Certification RESET for 7/11/2022 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. Defendants' Opposition shall be filed and served no later than June 13, 2022. Plaintiffs' Reply shall be filed and served no later than June 27, 2022. All other pre-trial and trial dates remain in effect. (Kaminski, H)

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ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 7/14/2022 DENYING 13 Motion to Certify Class. (Mena-Sanchez, L)

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 07/19/22 REFERRING case to Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman for settlement conferences to be held 10/17/2022 at 09:00 AM and 10/18/2022 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 25 (KJN) before Magi strate Judge Kendall J. Newman. The Final Pretrial Conference is CONTINUED to 2/13/2023 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb and the Jury Trial is CONTINUED to 4/18/2023 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb (cc: KJN). (Benson, A.)

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 7/21/2022: Pursuant to the Court's Order setting Settlement Conference on 10/17/2022 at 9:00 AM and 10/18/2022 at 9:30 AM before Judge Newman (ECF No. 22 ), the parties are instructed to have a principal with full settlement authority present for the settlement conference or to be fully authorized to settle the matter on any terms. The individual with full settlement authority to settle must also have unfettered discretion and authority to change the settlement position of the party, if appropriate. The purpose behind requiring attendance of a person with full settlement authority is that the parties view of the case may be altered during the face to face conference. An authorization to settle for a limited dollar amount or sum certain can be found not to comply with the requirement of full authority to settle. The parties are directed to exchange non-confidential settlement conference statements seven days prior to the settlement conference. These statements shall be simultaneously delivered to the Court using the following email address: kjnorders@caed.uscourts.gov. These statements should not be filed on the case docket. If a party desires to share additional confidential information with the Court, they may do so pursuant to the provisions of Local Rule 270(d) and (e). The Settlement Conference will take place by remote means (Zoom). The parties will receive instructions closer to the hearing date on how to appear for the Settlement Conference. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Waldrop, A) (Entered: 07/21/2022)

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for New Settlement Conference Dates by City of Sacramento, Daniel Hahn, Sacramento Police Department. (Trimm, Chance) (Entered: 09/09/2022)

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 9/9/2022 GRANTING the parties' Stipulation and Proposed Order (ECF No. 24 ). The Settlement Conference is RESET for 12/19/2022 at 9:00 AM and 12/20/2022 at 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Newman. The parties are reminded to have a principal with full settlement authority present for the settlement conference or to be fully authorized to settle the matter on any terms. The individual with full settlement authority to settle must also have unfettered discretion and authority to change the settlement position of the party, if appropriate. The purpose behind requiring attendance of a person with full settlement authority is that the parties view of the case may be altered during the face to face conference. An authorization to settle for a limited dollar amount or sum certain can be found not to comply with the requirement of full authority to settle. The parties are directed to exchange non-confidential settlement conference statements seven days prior to the settlement conference. These statements shall be simultaneously delivered to the Court using the following email address: kjnorders@caed.uscourts.gov. These statements should not be filed on the case docket. If a party desires to share additional confidential information with the Court, they may do so pursuant to the provisions of Local Rule 270(d) and (e). The Settlement Conference will take place by remote means (Zoom). The parties will receive instructions closer to the hearing date on how to appear for the Settlement Conference. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Waldrop, A) (Entered: 09/09/2022)

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MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held via video conference (Zoom) before Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 12/19/2022 as to the following Plaintiffs: Steven Passal, Russell Vreeland, John Ruffner, Jennifer Loret de Mola, and Anthony Pires. Plaintiffs, Steven Passal, Russell Vreeland, John Ruffner, Jennifer Loret de Mola, and Anthony Pires all present and participated separately in the settlement conference. Defense representatives, Patrick Flaherty (Risk Manager for City of Sacramento) and Bernard Sarmiento (Claims Administrator for City of Sacramento) all present. After discussions with the court, parties reached a verbal settlement as to Plaintiffs, Steven Passal, John Ruffner, and Jennifer Loret de Mola. Terms of the settlement stated on the record by the Court. All pending dates as to Plaintiffs, Steven Passal, John Ruffner, and Jennifer Loret de Mola are VACATED. Other pending dates as to other plaintiffs are not affected. Dispositional documents to be filed within 45 days. As to Plaintiff, Russell Vreeland: Case did not settle. As to Plaintiff, Anthony Pires: After discussions with parties, the Settlement Conference as to this Plaintiff was continued to 12/20/2022 at 9:00 AM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman. Plaintiffs' Counsel Mark Merin, Paul Masuhara, and Robert Chalfant (not present for the Settlement Conference of Plaintiff, Steven Passal) present. Defendants' Counsel Chance Trimm present. Court Reporter: VCCR. (Waldrop, A) (Entered: 12/20/2022)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held via video conference (Zoom) before Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 12/20/2022 as to the following Plaintiffs: Anthony Pires, Elisabth Crouchley, and Joshua Ruiz. Plaintiffs, Anthony Pires, Elisabth Crouchley, and Joshua Ruiz all present and participated separately in the settlement conference. Defense representatives, Patrick Flaherty (Risk Manager for City of Sacramento) and Bernard Sarmiento (Claims Administrator for City of Sacramento) all present. As to Joshua Ruiz: Case did not settle. As to Anthony Pires: After discussions with the court, parties reached a verbal settlement. Terms of the settlement stated on the record by the Court. All pending dates are VACATED. Other pending dates as to remaining plaintiffs are not affected. Dispositional documents to be filed within 45 days. As to Elisabeth Crouchley: After discussions with the court, parties reached a verbal settlement subject to board approval. Terms of the settlement stated on the record by the Court. All pending dates are VACATED. Other pending dates as to remaining plaintiffs are not affected. Dispositional documents to be filed within 60 days. Plaintiffs' Counsel Mark Merin and Paul Masuhara present. Defendants' Counsel Chance Trimm present. Court Reporter: VCCR (Waldrop, A) (Entered: 12/21/2022)

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 12/20/2022: After discussions with counsel and on the Court's own motion, the Settlement Conference as to Plaintiff Daniel Garza is RESET for 1/3/2023 at 10:00 AM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman. The parties will be sent Zoom appearance instructions closer to the hearing date. (Text Only Entry) (Waldrop, A) Modified on 12/21/2022 (Waldrop, A). (Entered: 12/21/2022)

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MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held via video conference (Zoom) before Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 1/3/2023 as to the following Plaintiffs: Joshua Ruiz and Daniel Garza. Plaintiff, Russell Vreeland was not present at the settlement conference but was also addressed by the Court. Counsel confirmed Joshua Ruiz would also participate in a further settlement conference before Judge Newman. Plaintiffs, Joshua Ruiz and Daniel Garza present and participated separately in the settlement conference. Defense representatives, Patrick Flaherty (Risk Manager for City of Sacramento) and Bernard Sarmiento (Claims Administrator for City of Sacramento) all present. As to Daniel Garza: Case did not settle. As to Joshua Ruiz: After discussions with the court, parties reached a verbal settlement subject to City Council approval. Terms of the settlement stated on the record by the Court. All pending dates are VACATED. Other pending dates as to remaining plaintiffs are not affected. Dispositional documents to be filed within 45 days. As to Russel Vreeland: Parties reached a verbal settlement prior to the 1/3/2023 settlement conference. All pending dates are VACATED. Other pending dates as to remaining plaintiffs are not affected. Dispositional documents to be filed within 45 days. Plaintiffs' Counsel Mark Merin and Paul Masuhara present. Defendants' Counsel Chance Trimm present. Court Reporter: VCCR (Waldrop, A) (Entered: 01/04/2023)

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STIPULATION of PARTIAL DISMISSAL with prejudice by Elisabeth Crouchley, Jennifer Loret de Mola, Steven Passal, Anthony Pires, John Ruffner, Joshua Ruiz, Russell Vreeland. (Merin, Mark) Modified on 2/1/2023 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 01/31/2023)

STIPULATION of DISMISSAL without prejudice by Daniel Garza. (Merin, Mark) (Entered: 01/31/2023)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ONLY): Pursuant to the Stipulations of Dismissal filed 1/31/2023 30, 31, THIS ACTION IS TERMINATED, and all pending dates and deadlines are VACATED. CASE CLOSED. (Kirksey Smith, K) (Entered: 01/31/2023)

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