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Case: Moran v. Landrum-Johnson

2:19-cv-13553 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Filed Date: Nov. 11, 2019

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Case Summary

On November 11, 2019, a pretrial detainee filed this class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana alleging that twelve judges of the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court ("OPCDC") unlawfully imposed secured financial conditions of release in an amount that individuals cannot afford, without any inquiry into or findings concerning their ability to pay or alternatives to incarceration. The lawsuit was brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201– 02 alleging violations of the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment and seeking declaratory relief. The Plaintiff, represented by the MacArthur Justice Center and Civil Rights Corps, sued on behalf of a putative class consisting of all individuals with pending state misdemeanor or felony cases who would, after acceptance of their charges by the District Attorney, appear before the Defendant Judges for proceedings concerning pretrial release.

The complaint alleged that the Defendant judges’ imposition of bail without inquiring whether the arrestee could pay it constituted de facto orders of pretrial detention for those unable to pay. This constitutional violation was allegedly incentivized by the Defendants’ institutional financial conflict of interest. If (and only if) an arrestee uses a commercial surety to secure pretrial release, the OPCDC judges receive 0.8% of the amount of that bond that goes into a general fund used to pay a variety of expenses related to the judiciary. The Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on December 20 which added one more Plaintiff to represent the class.

The case was initially assigned to Judge Greg Gerard Guidry, but after he recused himself it was reassigned to Judge Carl Barbier. It was then transferred to Judge Eldon Falon who oversaw the proceedings in Caliste v. Cantrell, a similar case that alleged improper bail practices against a magistrate judge in the Criminal District Court. Read more about Caliste v. Cantrell here.

On March 13, 2020, the Defendants moved to dismiss the claims for lack of jurisdiction. The Defendants argued that the Plaintiffs’ claim was not redressible because the court cannot eliminate the Judges’ roles as both adjudicators of criminal matters and administrators of the general fund. Defendants argued that Louisiana law established the Judges’ role as adjudicators and fund administrators, and the Plaintiffs attacked the Judges’ impartiality but did not challenge the constitutionality of the Louisiana statutes. The defendants filed a second motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction on March 31.

A hearing was held on May 27, 2020 regarding Plaintiffs’ motion to certify the class and both of Defendants’ motions to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Also, Judge Fallon granted Plaintiffs’ motion to consolidate this case with Matthews v. Herman (No. 20-cv-1275) as the cases involved common parties and questions of law. 2020 WL 3036065.

The Defendants also filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction on July 6, contending that the injuries were too speculative and could not be attributed to any particular judge. On August 21, Judge Fallon denied the Plaintiffs' motion to certify, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to support the assertion that the Defendant-judges acted in a uniform manner. Judge Fallon noted that the Plaintiffs could seek certification again after engaging in discovery. In the same order, Judge Fallon also denied the Defendants' motion to dismiss as the Court declined to determine whether the Plaintiffs had standing before deciding the class certification question. 2020 WL 4923626. Additionally, on July 7, the parties agreed to a voluntary dismissal without prejudice of the Plaintiffs' due process claim based on a financial conflict of interest in Defendants’ pretrial detention practices.

As of September 7, the case is ongoing.

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Justin Hill (9/7/2020)

People

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Judge(s)

Fallon, Eldon E. (Louisiana)

North, Michael B. (Louisiana)

Attorneys(s) for Plaintiff

Craig, James W. (Louisiana)

Foley, Eric Andrew (Louisiana)

Karakatsanis, Alec (District of Columbia)

Attorneys(s) for Defendant

Duffourc, Mindy Nunez (Louisiana)

Phayer, Dennis J. (Louisiana)

Judge(s)

Fallon, Eldon E. (Louisiana)

North, Michael B. (Louisiana)

Attorneys(s) for Plaintiff

Craig, James W. (Louisiana)

Foley, Eric Andrew (Louisiana)

Karakatsanis, Alec (District of Columbia)

Attorneys(s) for Defendant

Duffourc, Mindy Nunez (Louisiana)

Phayer, Dennis J. (Louisiana)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:19-cv-13553	Docket [PACER]	Aug. 6, 2020	Aug. 6, 2020 Docket
1 2:19-cv-13553	Class Action Complaint	Nov. 11, 2019	Nov. 11, 2019 Complaint
10 2:19-cv-13553	Amended Class Action Complaint	Dec. 20, 2019	Dec. 20, 2019 Complaint
67 2:19-cv-13553	Order & Reasons 2020 WL 4923626	Aug. 21, 2020	Aug. 21, 2020 Order/Opinion

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/16453690/moran-v-landrum-johnson/

Last updated July 16, 2022, 3:07 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L. Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Franz L Zibilich, Benedict Willard(Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ALAEDC-7952733) filed by Miles Moran. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons) Attorney Eric A. Foley added to party Miles Moran(pty:pla).(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 11/12/2019) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons View on PACER	Nov. 11, 2019	Nov. 11, 2019 RECAP
2	Notice of Related Case(s) 17-cv-06197-EEF-MBN, 19-cv-13503 by All Plaintiffs. (Foley, Eric) (Entered: 11/12/2019)	Nov. 12, 2019	Nov. 12, 2019 PACER
	Initial Case Assignment	Nov. 12, 2019	Nov. 12, 2019 PACER
3	MOTION to Certify Class by Miles Moran. Motion(s) will be submitted on 11/27/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Notice of Submission)(Foley, Eric) Modified text/submission date on 11/13/2019 (mm). (Entered: 11/12/2019) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Exhibit A View on PACER 3 Exhibit B View on PACER 4 Exhibit C View on PACER 5 Notice of Submission (Civil Only) View on PACER	Nov. 12, 2019	Nov. 12, 2019 PACER
4	Initial Case Assignment to Judge Greg Gerard Guidry and Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby. (ess) (Entered: 11/12/2019)	Nov. 12, 2019	Nov. 12, 2019 PACER
5	Summons Issued as to Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons)(mm) (Entered: 11/13/2019) 1 Summons View on PACER 2 Summons 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 Summons View on PACER	Nov. 13, 2019	Nov. 13, 2019 PACER
	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk	Nov. 13, 2019	Nov. 13, 2019 PACER
6	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 3 MOTION to Certify Class. 1. Filing attorney selected incorrect submission date. Correct date is 11/27/2019 before Judge Guidry. Clerk took corrective action. 2. Document does not contain Section and Magistrate Judge. All future pleadings must reflect Section T and Magistrate (4).** (mm) (Entered: 11/13/2019)	Nov. 13, 2019	Nov. 13, 2019 PACER
7	ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Greg Gerard Guidry recused. Case reassigned to Judge Carl Barbier. Signed by Judge Greg Gerard Guidry on 11/13/19.(ko) (Entered: 11/13/2019)	Nov. 13, 2019	Nov. 13, 2019 PACER
8	EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint, by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Paul A Bonin(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Camille Buras(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Darryl A. Derbigny(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Tracey Flemings-Davillier(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Karen K. Herman(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Arthur L Hunter(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Keva Landrum-Johnson(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Robin D. Pittman(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Dennis Waldron(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Laurie A White(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Benedict Willard(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Franz L Zibilich(pty:dft).(Phayer, Dennis) (Entered: 12/09/2019) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	Dec. 9, 2019	Dec. 9, 2019 PACER
9	ORDER granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer as to all defendants. Defendants shall have until December 31, 2019 to file responsive pleadings to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Carl Barbier on 12/10/2019. (cg) (Entered: 12/12/2019)	Dec. 12, 2019	Dec. 12, 2019 PACER
10	First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Miles Moran, Gerard Taylor.Attorney Eric A. Foley added to party Gerard Taylor(pty:pla).(Foley, Eric) Modified on 12/23/2019 (cg). Modified on 12/23/2019 (cg). (Entered: 12/20/2019)	Dec. 20, 2019	Dec. 20, 2019 RECAP
11	EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to join Plaintiff Miles Moran's Motion to Certify a Class Action 3 by Gerard Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 12/20/2019) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	Dec. 20, 2019	Dec. 20, 2019 PACER
12	ANSWER to 10 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich.(Phayer, Dennis) (Entered: 01/14/2020)	Jan. 14, 2020	Jan. 14, 2020 PACER
13	ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE. The Court has been informed that the above-captioned case is related to Civil Action No. 17-6197, Caliste v. Cantrell, previously allotted to Section "L"(5) of this Court. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above-captioned matter be TRANSFERRED to Section "L"(5) for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl Barbier on 1/28/2020.(cg) (Entered: 01/28/2020)	Jan. 28, 2020	Jan. 28, 2020 PACER
14	EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Set Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference by Miles Moran, Gerard Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Foley, Eric) Modified text/referral on 2/18/2020 (jeg). (Entered: 02/17/2020) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	Feb. 17, 2020	Feb. 17, 2020 PACER
15	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 14 MOTION to Set Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference. Filing attorney incorrectly changed 'N' to 'Y' at the question 'Is this motion to be decided by the Magistrate Judge Y/N?'. This motion will be decided by the District Judge. Clerk took corrective action. No further action necessary. (jeg) (Entered: 02/18/2020)	Feb. 18, 2020	Feb. 18, 2020 PACER
	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk	Feb. 18, 2020	Feb. 18, 2020 PACER
16	ORDER: Considering the pending motions in the above-captioned matter, IT IS ORDERED that the parties participate in a telephone status conference on 3/16/2020 01:30 PM before Judge Eldon E. Fallon. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 03/06/2020.(ko) (Entered: 03/09/2020)	March 9, 2020	March 9, 2020 PACER
17	MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich. Motion(s) will be submitted on 4/1/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Notice of Submission)(Duffourc, Mindy) (Entered: 03/13/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER 3 Notice of Submission (Civil Only) View on PACER	March 13, 2020	March 13, 2020 PACER
18	Minute Order. Proceedings held before Judge Eldon E. Fallon: A Status Conference was held on 3/16/2020. The parties discussed the status of the case and procedural plans to move it forward. ORDERED that the 14 MOTION to Set Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference is GRANTED, and that the parties participate in a scheduling conference on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 10 a.m. (jeg) (Entered: 03/16/2020)	March 16, 2020	March 16, 2020 PACER
19	PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE NOTICE: A PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE will be held BY TELEPHONE on TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020, at 10:00AM, for the purpose of scheduling a pre-trial conference and trial on the merits and for a discussion of the status and discovery cut-off dates. The Court will initiate the call. By the Clerk.(jeg) (Entered: 03/17/2020)	March 17, 2020	March 17, 2020 PACER
20	RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . (Foley, Eric) Modified text/event on 3/25/2020 (jeg). (Entered: 03/24/2020)	March 24, 2020	March 24, 2020 PACER
21	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 20 Response to Motion. Filing attorney selected incorrect event. Correct event is RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition. Clerk took corrective action by changing the event. No further action necessary. (jeg) (Entered: 03/25/2020)	March 25, 2020	March 25, 2020 PACER
	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk	March 25, 2020	March 25, 2020 PACER
22	ORDER granting 11 Motion for Leave to Join Plaintiff Miles Moran's Motion to Certify a Class Action. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 03/25/2020. (ko) (Entered: 03/26/2020)	March 26, 2020	March 26, 2020 PACER
23	EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Partial Motion to Dismiss 12(b)(1) by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Proposed Pleading)(Phayer, Dennis) (Entered: 03/30/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER 3 Proposed Pleading View on PACER	March 30, 2020	March 30, 2020 PACER
24	ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that Defendant file an opposition to the 3 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Miles Moran, if any, by Friday, April 10, 2020. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 3/30/20.(dno) (Entered: 03/30/2020)	March 30, 2020	March 30, 2020 PACER
25	EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Alec Karakatsanis (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ALAEDC-8239864) by Miles Moran, Gerard Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Proposed Order)(Foley, Eric) Modified text on 3/31/2020 (jeg). (Entered: 03/30/2020) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	March 30, 2020	March 30, 2020 PACER
26	ORDER GRANTING 25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Alec George Karakatsanis. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 3/31/2020. (Attachments: # 1 PHV Notice) (jeg) (Entered: 03/31/2020) 1 PHV Notice View on PACER	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2020 PACER
27	SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/20/2020 01:30 PM before Judge Eldon E. Fallon. Status Conference set for 5/7/2020 01:30 PM before Judge Eldon E. Fallon. Jury Trial set for 11/2/2020 08:30 AM before Judge Eldon E. Fallon. All discovery must be completed by 9/21/2020. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 3/31/20. (Attachments: # 1 Pretrial Notice Form)(dno) (Entered: 03/31/2020) 1 Pretrial Notice Form View on PACER	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2020 PACER
28	MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich. Motion(s) will be submitted on 4/15/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Notice of Submission, # 5 Proposed Order)(Duffourc, Mindy) (Entered: 03/31/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Exhibit View on PACER 3 Exhibit View on PACER 4 Notice of Submission (Civil Only) View on PACER 5 Proposed Order View on PACER	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2020 PACER
29	ORDER GRANTING 23 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 3/31/2020. (jeg) (Entered: 04/01/2020)	April 1, 2020	April 1, 2020 PACER
30	REPLY to Response to Motion filed by All Defendants re 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . (jeg) (Entered: 04/01/2020)	April 1, 2020	April 1, 2020 PACER
31	EXPARTE/CONSENT Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition Memorandum to Defendants' Second Motion to Dismiss by Miles Moran, Gerard Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 04/06/2020) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	April 6, 2020	April 6, 2020 PACER
32	ORDER GRANTING 31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Opposition Memorandum to Defendants' Second Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs shall have leave to file a memorandum in opposition to Defendants motion on or before April 13, 2020. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 4/7/2020. (jeg) (Entered: 04/07/2020)	April 7, 2020	April 7, 2020 PACER
33	RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich re 3 MOTION to Certify Class . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Duffourc, Mindy) (Entered: 04/09/2020) 1 Exhibit View on PACER 2 Exhibit View on PACER	April 9, 2020	April 9, 2020 PACER
34	RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 04/13/2020) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER	April 13, 2020	April 13, 2020 PACER
35	MOTION for Leave to File Reply to rec doc 28 filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Pleading, # 3 Proposed Order)(Duffourc, Mindy) Modified text/event on 4/16/2020 (jeg). (Entered: 04/15/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Proposed Pleading View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	April 15, 2020	April 15, 2020 PACER
36	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 35 Reply to Response to Motion. Filing attorney selected incorrect event. Correct event is MOTION for Leave to File Document. Clerk took corrective action by changing the event. No further action necessary. (jeg) (Entered: 04/16/2020)	April 16, 2020	April 16, 2020 PACER
	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk	April 16, 2020	April 16, 2020 PACER
37	ORDER GRANTING 35 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 4/16/2020. (jeg) (Entered: 04/21/2020)	April 21, 2020	April 21, 2020 PACER
38	REPLY to Response to Motion filed by All Defendants re 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1). (jeg) (Entered: 04/21/2020)	April 21, 2020	April 21, 2020 PACER
39	ORDER re 3 MOTION to Certify Class, 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1). IT IS ORDERED that oral argument on the aforementioned motions shall be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from the Courtroom of the Honorable Eldon E. Fallon. Due to ongoing concerns regarding the global outbreak of COVID-19, the Court will discuss the logistics of the oral argument, including the timing thereof, at the telephone status conference scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The parties are reminded the use the following dial in-information to participate in the status conference and are expected to be on the line at least five minutes before the scheduled start time. Dial In: (877) 336 1839 Access Code: 4227405. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 4/29/2020.(jeg) (Entered: 04/29/2020)	April 29, 2020	April 29, 2020 PACER
40	DEFICIENT MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Miles Moran, Gerard Taylor. Motion(s) will be submitted on 6/10/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission)(Foley, Eric) Modified on 5/7/2020 (jeg). (Entered: 05/06/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Notice of Submission (Civil Only) View on PACER	May 6, 2020	May 6, 2020 PACER
41	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Eldon E. Fallon: A Telephone Status Conference was held on 5/7/2020. The parties discussed the status of the case and procedural plans to move it forward. The Court also discussed the logistics of oral argument, scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Oral argument will be conducted by telephone, and will begin at 11:00 a.m. The Court will circulate dial-in information prior a few days before oral argument. (jeg) (Entered: 05/08/2020)	May 7, 2020	May 7, 2020 PACER
42	MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Miles Moran, Gerard Taylor. Motion(s) will be submitted on 6/10/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 05/13/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Notice of Submission (Civil Only) View on PACER	May 13, 2020	May 13, 2020 PACER
43	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Eldon E. Fallon: A Motion Hearing was held on 5/27/2020 re: 3 MOTION to Certify Class- After argument Motion was taken under submission, 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction- After argument Motion was taken under submission 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction- After argument Motion was taken under submission(Court Reporter Cathy Pepper.) (jeg) (Entered: 05/28/2020)	May 27, 2020	May 27, 2020 PACER
44	RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich re 42 MOTION to Consolidate Cases . (Duffourc, Mindy) (Entered: 06/02/2020)	June 2, 2020	June 2, 2020 PACER
45	ORDER AND REASONS GRANTING 42 Motion to Consolidate Cases. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all pleadings hereinafter filed in this consolidated proceeding shall bear the caption of the lead consolidated case (No. 19-13553) as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 6/4/2020. (jeg) (Entered: 06/05/2020)	June 5, 2020	June 5, 2020 RECAP
46	EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Schedule a Status Conference by Ernest Cloud, Larry A Matthews, Jr, Miles Moran, Gerard Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Reference: 19-cv-13553, 20-cv-1275)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 06/10/2020) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	June 10, 2020	June 10, 2020 PACER
47	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 46 MOTION to Schedule a Status Conference. In Consolidated Matters, the caption must list all case(s) that are consolidated together and include a separate reference to list the case(s) to which the pleading pertains and that same case number(s) must be referenced in the docket entry. If the caption does not specifically state the case(s) to which the pleading pertains, then all cases will be listed. Please follow this requirement for all future filings. (Reference: All Cases)(jeg) (Entered: 06/11/2020)	June 11, 2020	June 11, 2020 PACER
48	MOTION to Certify Class by Ernest Cloud, Larry A Matthews, Jr. Motion(s) will be submitted on 5/13/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Notice of Submission)(Reference: 20-1275)(jeg) (Originally filed as rec doc 3 in case 20-1275) (Entered: 06/11/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Exhibit A View on PACER 3 Exhibit B View on PACER 4 Exhibit C View on PACER 5 Notice of Submission (Civil Only) View on PACER	June 11, 2020	June 11, 2020 PACER
49	ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Hunter Harris, IV, Karen K. Herman, Keva M. Landrum, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich.(Reference: 20-1275)Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Paul A Bonin(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Camille Buras(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Darryl A. Derbigny(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Tracey Flemings-Davillier(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Hunter Harris, IV(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Karen K. Herman(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Keva M. Landrum(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Robin D. Pittman(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Dennis Waldron(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Laurie A White(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Benedict Willard(pty:condft), Attorney Dennis J. Phayer added to party Franz L Zibilich(pty:condft).(Phayer, Dennis) (Entered: 06/11/2020)	June 11, 2020	June 11, 2020 PACER
50	ORDER GRANTING 46 MOTION to Schedule a Status Conference,. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 6/11/2020. and the parties shall convene for a telephonic status conference on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. The parties are instructed to use the following information to participate: Dial-in: (877) 336 1839 Access Code: 4227405(Reference: All Cases)(jeg) (Entered: 06/11/2020)	June 11, 2020	June 11, 2020 PACER
	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk	June 11, 2020	June 11, 2020 PACER
51	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Eldon E. Fallon: A Telephone Early Status Conference was held on 6/17/2020. The parties discussed the effect of a recent legislative change on the status of the case. Plaintiffs represented that they anticipated dismissing the claims affected by this change without prejudice. Defendants represented that they would seek dismissal with prejudice. The parties were instructed to work together to resolve the matter with respect to Count II. (Reference: All Cases)(jeg) (Entered: 06/17/2020)	June 17, 2020	June 17, 2020 RECAP
52	RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich re 48 MOTION to Certify Class . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Reference: All Cases)(Duffourc, Mindy) Modified text/reference on 7/7/2020 (jeg). (Entered: 07/06/2020) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C View on RECAP 4 Exhibit D View on RECAP	July 6, 2020	July 6, 2020 RECAP
53	MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich. Motion(s) will be submitted on 7/22/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Notice of Submission, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D)(Reference: All Cases)(Duffourc, Mindy) Modified text/reference on 7/7/2020 (jeg). (Entered: 07/06/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on RECAP 2 Proposed Order View on RECAP 3 Notice of Submission (Civil Only) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit A View on RECAP 5 Exhibit B View on RECAP 6 Exhibit C View on RECAP 7 Exhibit D View on RECAP	July 6, 2020	July 6, 2020 PACER
54	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 53 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, 52 Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. In Consolidated Matters, the caption must list all case(s) that are consolidated together and include a separate reference to list the case(s) to which the pleading pertains and that same case number(s) must be referenced in the docket entry. If the caption does not specifically state the case(s) to which the pleading pertains, then all cases will be listed. Please follow this requirement for all future filings. (Reference: All Cases)(jeg) (Entered: 07/07/2020)	July 7, 2020	July 7, 2020 PACER
	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk	July 7, 2020	July 7, 2020 PACER
55	STIPULATION of Dismissal Without Prejudice by Miles Moran, Gerard Taylor (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Reference: 19-cv-13553)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 07/09/2020) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	July 9, 2020	July 9, 2020 RECAP
56	STIPULATION of Dismissal Without Prejudice by Ernest Cloud, Larry A Matthews, Jr (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Reference: 20-cv-01275)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 07/09/2020) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	July 9, 2020	July 9, 2020 PACER
57	EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Continue Submission Dates of Plaintiffs' Motion to Certify a Class Action 48 and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 53 by Ernest Cloud, Larry A Matthews, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Reference: 20-cv-01275)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 07/20/2020) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	July 20, 2020	July 20, 2020 PACER
58	ORDER GRANTING 57 MOTION to Continue Submission Dates of Plaintiffs' Motion to Certify a Class Action 48 and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 53 . ORDERED that the submission dates of Plaintiffs Motion to Certify a Class Action, R. Doc. 48, and Defendants' FRCP 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss, R. Doc. 53, are continued to August 5, 2020. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 7/21/2020.(Reference: 20-1975)(jeg) (Entered: 07/21/2020)	July 21, 2020	July 21, 2020 PACER
59	RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Ernest Cloud, Larry A Matthews, Jr re 53 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . (Reference: 20-cv-01275)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 07/28/2020)	July 28, 2020	July 28, 2020 RECAP
60	EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memo in Support of FRCP 12(B)(1) Motion to Dismiss by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Hunter Harris, IV, Karen K. Herman, Arthur L Hunter, Keva Landrum-Johnson, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading)(Reference: 20-cv-01275)(Duffourc, Mindy) (Entered: 08/03/2020) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER 2 Proposed Pleading View on PACER	Aug. 3, 2020	Aug. 3, 2020 PACER
61	ORDER granting 60 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 08/04/2020. (Reference: 20-1275)(ko) (Entered: 08/04/2020)	Aug. 4, 2020	Aug. 4, 2020 PACER
62	REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Paul A Bonin, Camille Buras, Darryl A. Derbigny, Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Hunter Harris, IV, Karen K. Herman, Robin D. Pittman, Dennis Waldron, Laurie A White, Benedict Willard, Franz L Zibilich re 53 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . (Reference: 20-1275)(ko) (Entered: 08/04/2020)	Aug. 4, 2020	Aug. 4, 2020 RECAP
63	EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Certify a Class Action 48 by Ernest Cloud, Larry A Matthews, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading Reply brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Reference: 20-cv-01275)(Foley, Eric) (Entered: 08/05/2020) 1 Proposed Pleading Reply brief View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	Aug. 5, 2020	Aug. 5, 2020 PACER
64	ORDER GRANTING 63 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 8/6/2020. (Reference: 20-1275)(jeg) (Entered: 08/06/2020)	Aug. 6, 2020	Aug. 6, 2020 PACER
65	REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Ernest Cloud, Larry A Matthews, Jr re 48 MOTION to Certify Class. (Reference: 20-1275)(jeg) (Entered: 08/06/2020)	Aug. 6, 2020	Aug. 6, 2020 PACER
66	Continue 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	Aug. 19, 2020	Aug. 19, 2020 PACER
67	ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion to Certify Class, R Docs 3 48 are DENIED without prejudice as set forth in document. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' Motions to Dismiss, R. Docs 28 , 53 are DENIED witho ut prejudice to Defendants' right to re-urge these motions after the Court has ruled on class certification. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that 17 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon on 8/21/2020. (Reference: All Cases)(jeg)	Aug. 21, 2020	Aug. 21, 2020 RECAP
68	Order on Motion to Continue	Aug. 21, 2020	Aug. 21, 2020 PACER
69	Scheduling Order 1 Pretrial Notice Form View on PACER	Aug. 28, 2020	Aug. 28, 2020 PACER
70	Continue 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	Dec. 1, 2020	Dec. 1, 2020 PACER
	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk	Dec. 2, 2020	Dec. 2, 2020 PACER
72	~Util - Set/Reset Hearings AND Order	Dec. 4, 2020	Dec. 4, 2020 PACER
73	Set Hearings AND Terminate Scheduling Order Deadlines AND Status Conference	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
74	Notice of Compliance	Dec. 22, 2020	Dec. 22, 2020 PACER
	Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk	Dec. 22, 2020	Dec. 22, 2020 PACER
76	Order	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 29, 2020 RECAP
77	Set Hearings AND Order	Dec. 30, 2020	Dec. 30, 2020 PACER
78	Settlement Conference	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 RECAP
79	Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings	Jan. 27, 2021	Jan. 27, 2021 PACER
80	Status Conference	Feb. 3, 2021	Feb. 3, 2021 PACER
81	Settlement Conference	Feb. 23, 2021	Feb. 23, 2021 PACER
82	Stipulation of Dismissal	April 1, 2021	April 1, 2021 PACER
83	~Util - Add and Terminate Parties AND Order	April 5, 2021	April 5, 2021 PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory: Louisiana

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Fines/Fees/Bail Reform (Criminalization of Poverty)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 11, 2019

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Pretrial detainee, on behalf of other individuals with pending state misdemeanor or felony cases who will, after acceptance of their charges by the District Attorney, appear before the Defendant Judges for proceedings concerning pretrial release.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

MacArthur Justice Center

Civil Rights Corps

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judges (New Orleans), City

Defendant Type(s):