Case: Baker v. Florissant

4:16-cv-01693 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: Oct. 31, 2016

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Case Summary

In this case, a Missouri city settled for $2.9 million over allegations that it had jailed plaintiffs for being unable to pay fines. On October 31st, 2016, a group of plaintiffs who had allegedly been jailed for their inability to pay fines owed to the City of Florissant, Missouri for traffic tickets or other minor municipal offenses sued the City for due process violations in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The plaintiffs were represented by the Advancement Projec…

In this case, a Missouri city settled for $2.9 million over allegations that it had jailed plaintiffs for being unable to pay fines.

On October 31st, 2016, a group of plaintiffs who had allegedly been jailed for their inability to pay fines owed to the City of Florissant, Missouri for traffic tickets or other minor municipal offenses sued the City for due process violations in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The plaintiffs were represented by the Advancement Project, ArchCity Defenders, Inc., and private counsel. The plaintiffs sued the City under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging violations of the Fourth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. The plaintiffs alleged that the City held individuals in jail in “grotesque, dangerous, inhumane conditions" until all fines and fees set by the City were paid – usually by friends or relatives. Further, they alleged that the amount paid was arbitrarily and significantly reduced if the City recognized that it could not profit from the plaintiffs' detention. Also, they alleged that the City issued and enforced arrest warrants for the plaintiffs' failure to appear in court or at the jail to pay their fines. They alleged that individuals were held in jail for days in inhumane conditions before they appeared before the judge. The plaintiffs sought a declaratory judgment, injunctive relief permanently enjoining the City from enforcing these allegedly unconstitutional policies and practices, monetary damages, and attorneys' fees. The case was assigned to Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker. Both parties consented to magistrate judge jurisdiction in November 2016.

This case was first referred to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) on June 1, 2017. The court continued to attempt to get the two parties to resolve this dispute through mediation throughout the rest of 2017 and most of 2018. On November 16, 2018, the parties agreed on a neutral mediator, James W. Reeves. Mediation seemed poised to start in early December 2018, but the order referring the case to ADR was vacated on December 6, 2018. During that same time, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim or alternatively to strike or for a more definite statement on January 13, 2017. The court denied this motion on December 11, 2017, with the court holding that the plaintiffs had filed a valid claim with the court. 2017 WL 6316736.

Throughout 2019, the case proceeded slowly. The defendants filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings for failure to join an indispensable party on March 16, 2019, which the court denied on August 12, 2019. 2019 WL 13062741. The parties also filed various requests to extend the deadlines to allow for the gathering of additional expert reports and additional data, repeatedly pushing back the end of discovery.

The plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file a second amended complaint on January 15, 2020, nearly three years after the initial deadline for amendment of pleadings. The plaintiffs sought to “shore up” class definitions, clarify factual issues learned in discovery, and add a claim under a Missouri statute § 544.170 that requires those arrested without a warrant to be released within 24 hours. The plaintiffs alleged that they were trying to make sure class categories match allegations in the complaint after receiving advice from an expert who helped them to sort through the information. They further alleged that the additional claim was similar enough to their initial claims that the defendants should have been given adequate notice and no additional discovery would be needed.

On May 6, 2020, the court granted in part and denied in part the plaintiffs' motion to file a second amended complaint. 2020 WL 2198906. The court allowed the plaintiffs to amend the complaint to correct demographic information on the plaintiffs and remove paragraphs no longer supported by the information revealed in discovery. However, the court denied the plaintiffs' request to add an additional plaintiff as class representative, add claims under Missouri statute § 544.170, and reconfigure and add class categories, ruling that plaintiffs had failed to show “good cause” for why these amendments hadn’t taken place within the original window to amend. The plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration of the court's ruling on May 7, 2020.

The plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration was granted in part and denied in part on February 25, 2021. 2021 WL 735679; 2021 WL 735680. The court denied the motion to reconsider the denial of leave to reconfigure and add class categories, but granted the motion to correct errors in the dates submitted in an expert report.

On May 21, 2020, the plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification. Class certification was granted in part and denied in part on February 1, 2023. 2023 WL 1434261. The court certified three classes under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 23(b)(3). Modified Class 1 (Jailed Class) consisted of individuals who were held in the city jail for failure to pay fees without an indigency hearing or a finding that they were a flight risk or a danger to the community. Modified Class 3 (Jailed Class) consisted of individuals who were jailed on a Failure to Appear warrant without being brought before a judge for a first appearance or arraignment. Modified Class 4 (Narrowed Paid Fines Class) consisted of individuals who paid fines or fees to the City after being jailed on a warrant issued by the City and without an indigency hearing.

A motion for settlement was filed on September 22, 2023. The settlement agreement would provide cash compensation to the three certified classes, as well as an additional “Remaining Paid Fines Class.” The Settlement Fund would be $2,890,000, used for Settlement Class Member Payments and attorney’s fees. The agreement also required the City of Florissant to 1) confirm that no bond schedules are utilized by the Florissant Police Department and jail to set conditions of release for arrested individuals, 2) forgive all unpaid Minor Traffic Violation amounts assessed between October 31, 2011 and December 31, 2019 and still due, and 3) provide all arrested individuals with indigency forms, as well as counsel for individuals appearing before a municipal judge.

On January 2, 2024, the Court granted the certification of the additional Remaining Paid Fines Class for the purpose of settlement. 2024 WL 21468. On May 13, 2024, the Court granted final approval to the settlement. It retained jurisdiction for enforcement purposes, though there have been no further developments as of November 10, 2024.

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Summary Authors

Tessa McEvoy (10/30/2020)

Alex Jarecki (2/1/2024)

Ted Molina (10/23/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Baker, Nannette E (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Carroll, Nathaniel R. (Missouri)

Gold, Andrea R. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Bates, Rachel A (Missouri)

Behan, Lauren A (Missouri)

Judge(s)

Baker, Nannette E (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Carroll, Nathaniel R. (Missouri)

Gold, Andrea R. (District of Columbia)

Hall, Edward James (Missouri)

Hanlon, Maureen (Missouri)

Harvey, Thomas B. (Missouri)

Kaliel, Jeffrey D (District of Columbia)

Keane, Ryan (Missouri)

Kelleher, Lauren Joyce (District of Columbia)

Kirksey, Tanner Addison (Missouri)

Kutnik-Bauder, Jacqueline Marie (Missouri)

Lanahan, Matthew William (District of Columbia)

Quinones, Martin Daniel (California)

Strode, Blake Alexander (Missouri)

Taylor, Kyra A (District of Columbia)

Tycko, Jonathan K (District of Columbia)

Voss, Michael-John (Missouri)

Waldron, John McCann (Missouri)

Attorney for Defendant

Bates, Rachel A (Missouri)

Behan, Lauren A (Missouri)

Hellmich, William A. (Missouri)

Hill, Blake Daniel (Missouri)

Reeves, John Michael (Missouri)

Retter, Jason S (Missouri)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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4:16-cv-01693	Docket [PACER] Baker v. City of Florissant	Aug. 24, 2020	Aug. 24, 2020 Docket
1 4:16-cv-01693	Class Action Complaint Baker v. City of Florissant	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016 Complaint
16 4:16-cv-01693	First Amended Class Action Complaint Baker v. City of Florissant	Dec. 13, 2016	Dec. 13, 2016 Complaint
22 4:16-cv-01693	Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint	Jan. 13, 2017	Jan. 13, 2017 Pleading / Motion / Brief
54 4:16-cv-01693	Memorandum and Order Baker v. City of Florissant	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 Order/Opinion 2017 WL 6316736
159 4:16-cv-01693	Memorandum and Order Baker v. City of Florissant	May 6, 2020	May 6, 2020 Order/Opinion 2020 WL 2198906
253 4:16-cv-01693	Memorandum and Order	Feb. 1, 2023	Feb. 1, 2023 Order/Opinion 2023 WL 1434261
287-1 4:16-cv-01693	Settlement Agreement and Releases Baker v. City of Florissant	Sept. 22, 2023	Sept. 22, 2023 Settlement Agreement
289 4:16-cv-01693	Memorandum & Order	Jan. 2, 2024	Jan. 2, 2024 Order/Opinion 2024 WL 21468
298 4:16-cv-01693	Memorandum and Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement Baker v. City of Florissant	May 13, 2024	May 13, 2024 Order/Opinion

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Resources

Title	Description		External URL Date / External URL
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/...

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Docket

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ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against defendant City of Florissant with receipt number 0865-5655690, in the amount of $400 Jury Demand,, filed by Allison Nelson, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Sean Bailey, Meredith Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Original Filing Form Original Filing Form, # 3 Waiver of Service Notice of Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service)(Harvey, Thomas) (Attachment 2 replaced on 11/1/2016) (MFG). (Attachment 3 replaced on 11/1/2016) (MFG). (Entered: 10/31/2016) 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Original Filing Form Original Filing Form View on PACER 3 Waiver of Service Notice of Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service View on PACER	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016 Clearinghouse
2	ENTRY of Appearance by Nathaniel Richard Carroll for Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Carroll, Nathaniel) (Entered: 10/31/2016)	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016
3	ENTRY of Appearance by Blake Alexander Strode for Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Strode, Blake) (Entered: 10/31/2016)	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016
4	ENTRY of Appearance by Edward James Hall for Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Hall, Edward) (Entered: 11/01/2016)	Nov. 1, 2016	Nov. 1, 2016
5	ENTRY of Appearance by Michael-John Voss for Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Voss, Michael-John) (Entered: 11/01/2016)	Nov. 1, 2016	Nov. 1, 2016
6	Pursuant to Local Rule 2.08, the assigned/referred magistrate judge is designated and authorized by the court to exercise full authority in this assigned/referred action or matter under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 636 and 18 U.S.C Sec. 3401. (CSAW) (Entered: 11/01/2016)	Nov. 1, 2016	Nov. 1, 2016
	Case Opening Notification	Nov. 1, 2016	Nov. 1, 2016
	Case Opening Notification: Waivers issued 1. All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. Click here for the instructions. Judge Assigned: Honorable Nannette A. Baker. (MFG)	Nov. 1, 2016	Nov. 1, 2016
	Case Assignment Local Rule 2.08	Nov. 1, 2016	Nov. 1, 2016
7	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Allison Nelson, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Sean Bailey, Meredith Walker City of Florissant waiver signed on 10/31/2016, answer due 12/30/2016. (Hall, Edward) (Entered: 11/18/2016)	Nov. 18, 2016	Nov. 18, 2016
8	ENTRY of Appearance by Blake Daniel Hill for Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 11/18/2016)	Nov. 18, 2016	Nov. 18, 2016
9	FULL CONSENT has been received by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker, Defendant City of Florissant.. (GGB) (Entered: 11/21/2016)	Nov. 21, 2016	Nov. 21, 2016
10	RULE 16 ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2-Standard Joint Scheduling Plan due by 12/7/2016. Rule 16 Conference set for 12/12/2016 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 11/29/16. (KJS) (Entered: 11/29/2016)	Nov. 29, 2016	Nov. 29, 2016
11	JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. . (Hall, Edward) (Entered: 12/07/2016)	Dec. 7, 2016	Dec. 7, 2016
12	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jeffrey D. Kaliel. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number 0865-5714677) by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bar Admissions list, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing Disctrict of Columbia)(Kaliel, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/09/2016)	Dec. 9, 2016	Dec. 9, 2016
13	Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that attorney Jeffrey D. Kaliel's Verified Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. [Doc. 12.] Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on December 12, 2016. (EMM) (Entered: 12/12/2016)	Dec. 12, 2016	Dec. 12, 2016
	A Docket Text Order	Dec. 12, 2016	Dec. 12, 2016
14	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lewis M. Blanton: Rule 16 Conference held on 12/13/2016. Conference held in person. CMO to issue. (Court Reporter:none) (FTR Gold: No) (CLA) (Entered: 12/13/2016)	Dec. 13, 2016	Dec. 13, 2016
15	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Martin D. Quinones. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number 0865-5718215) by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List of Bar Admissions, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Quinones, Martin) (Entered: 12/13/2016)	Dec. 13, 2016	Dec. 13, 2016
16	AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant All Defendants Amendment to 1 Complaint,, filed by Allison Nelson, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Sean Bailey, Meredith Walker. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Meredith Walker, Nicole Bolden, Sean Bailey, Allison Nelson, Thomas Baker.(Hall, Edward) (Entered: 12/13/2016)	Dec. 13, 2016	Dec. 13, 2016 Clearinghouse
17	CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 3 (Complex) Motion to Join Parties due by 1/20/2017. Discovery Completion due by 12/29/2017. ADR Future Reference 6/1/2017. Dispositive Motions due by 3/26/2018. Jury Trial set for 8/20/2018 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker. Pretrial Conference set for 8/16/2018 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker. SEE ORDER for full details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 12/13/2016. (GGB) (Entered: 12/13/2016)	Dec. 13, 2016	Dec. 13, 2016
18	Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that attorney Martin D. Quinones' Verified Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. [Doc. 15.] Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on December 14, 2016. (EMM) (Entered: 12/14/2016)	Dec. 14, 2016	Dec. 14, 2016
	A Docket Text Order	Dec. 14, 2016	Dec. 14, 2016
19	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 16 Amended Complaint, by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 12/21/2016)	Dec. 21, 2016	Dec. 21, 2016
20	Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant City of Florissant's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to First Amended Complaint is GRANTED. [Doc. 19.] IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall file its Response to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint no later than January 13, 2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on December 22, 2016. (EMM) (Entered: 12/22/2016)	Dec. 22, 2016	Dec. 22, 2016
	A Docket Text Order	Dec. 22, 2016	Dec. 22, 2016
21	MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 01/13/2017)	Jan. 13, 2017	Jan. 13, 2017
22	MOTION to Dismiss Case by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 01/13/2017)	Jan. 13, 2017	Jan. 13, 2017 Clearinghouse
23	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 01/13/2017)	Jan. 13, 2017	Jan. 13, 2017
24	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Hall, Edward) (Entered: 01/17/2017)	Jan. 17, 2017	Jan. 17, 2017
25	ORDER granting 24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response (Response due by 2/17/2017); granting 21 Motion for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 1/18/2017. (ESF) (Entered: 01/18/2017)	Jan. 18, 2017	Jan. 18, 2017
	Order on Motion for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply	Jan. 18, 2017	Jan. 18, 2017
26	ENTRY of Appearance by William A. Hellmich for Defendant City of Florissant. (Hellmich, William) (Entered: 01/19/2017)	Jan. 19, 2017	Jan. 19, 2017
27	NOTICE by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker Withdrawal of Attorney Martin D. Quinones (Kaliel, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/01/2017)	Feb. 1, 2017	Feb. 1, 2017
28	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Lauren Kelleher. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number 0865-5810153) by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Kelleher, Lauren) (Entered: 02/13/2017)	Feb. 13, 2017	Feb. 13, 2017
29	Docket Text ORDER granting 28 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Lauren Kelleher. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 2/14/2017. (ESF) (Entered: 02/14/2017)	Feb. 14, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017
	A Docket Text Order	Feb. 14, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017
30	MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Hall, Edward) (Entered: 02/17/2017)	Feb. 17, 2017	Feb. 17, 2017
31	RESPONSE in Opposition re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Carroll, Nathaniel) (Entered: 02/19/2017)	Feb. 19, 2017	Feb. 19, 2017 RECAP
32	Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion to File in Excess of Page Limit is GRANTED. [Doc. 30.] Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on February 21, 2017. (EMM) (Entered: 02/21/2017)	Feb. 21, 2017	Feb. 21, 2017
	A Docket Text Order	Feb. 21, 2017	Feb. 21, 2017
33	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 31 Response in Opposition to Motion (BY CONSENT) by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 02/27/2017)	Feb. 27, 2017	Feb. 27, 2017
34	ORDER granting 33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply. Reply due by 3/24/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 2/28/2017. (ESF) (Entered: 02/28/2017)	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017
35	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 31 Response in Opposition to Motion by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 03/24/2017)	March 24, 2017	March 24, 2017
36	ORDER granting 35 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply. Reply due by 3/31/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 3/27/2017. (ESF) (Entered: 03/27/2017)	March 27, 2017	March 27, 2017
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply	March 27, 2017	March 27, 2017
37	REPLY to Response to Motion re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 03/31/2017)	March 31, 2017	March 31, 2017 RECAP
38	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Edward Hall by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Hall, Edward) (Entered: 04/11/2017)	April 11, 2017	April 11, 2017
39	ORDER granting 38 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Edward James Hall is withdrawn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 4/14/2017. (ESF) (Entered: 04/14/2017)	April 14, 2017	April 14, 2017
	Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney	April 14, 2017	April 14, 2017
40	Joint MOTION for Leave to Schedule Telephone Status Conference by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Carroll, Nathaniel) (Entered: 04/28/2017)	April 28, 2017	April 28, 2017
41	ORDER granting 40 Joint MOTION for Leave to Schedule Telephone Status Conference. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a telephone premotion conference is set on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. The Court will initiate the call. The parties must provide a phone number where they can be reached no later than Friday, May 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 5/1/2017. (ESF) (Entered: 05/01/2017)	May 1, 2017	May 1, 2017
	Order on Motion for Leave to File	May 1, 2017	May 1, 2017
42	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker: StatusTelephone Conference held on 5/8/2017 in chambers. (Court Reporter:none)(FTR Gold Operator initials:none) (FTR Gold: No) (CLA) (Entered: 05/09/2017)	May 8, 2017	May 8, 2017
43	NOTICE Withdrawal of Appearance of Counsel: by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker (Kaliel, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/24/2017)	May 24, 2017	May 24, 2017
44	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution. This case is referred to: mediation Designation of Lead Counsel: Blake Strode ADR Completion Deadline due by 8/1/2017. ADR Compliance Report Deadline due by 8/15/2017. Designation of Neutral/Conference Report due by 7/18/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 6/1/17. (CLA) (Entered: 06/01/2017)	June 1, 2017	June 1, 2017
45	NOTICE Supplemental Authority related to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant's pending Motion to Dismiss: by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker re 31 Response in Opposition to Motion, 37 Reply to Response to Motion, 22 MOTION to Dismiss Case, 23 Memorandum in Support of Motion (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Webb et al. v. Maplewood - June 5, 2017 Order)(Carroll, Nathaniel) (Entered: 06/07/2017)	June 7, 2017	June 7, 2017
46	MOTION to Vacate ADR or Postpone Referral by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hellmich, William) (Entered: 06/21/2017)	June 21, 2017	June 21, 2017
47	RESPONSE to Motion re 46 MOTION to Vacate ADR or Postpone Referral filed by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Kaliel, Jeffrey) (Entered: 06/26/2017)	June 26, 2017	June 26, 2017
48	ORDER AMENDING REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution. This case is referred to: mediation Designation of Lead Counsel: Blake Strode ADR Completion Deadline due by 11/24/2017. ADR Compliance Report Deadline due by 12/8/2017. Designation of Neutral/Conference Report due by 11/10/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 6/27/17. (CLA) (Entered: 06/28/2017)	June 27, 2017	June 27, 2017
49	MOTION for Protective Order (by consent) by Defendant City of Florissant. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order proposed consent protective order)(Hill, Blake) (Entered: 08/15/2017)	Aug. 15, 2017	Aug. 15, 2017
50	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 49 MOTION for Protective Order (by consent) by Defendant City of Florissant. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order proposed consent protective order)(Hill, Blake) filed by City of Florissant ; ORDERED GRANTED NAB. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 8/15/17. (CLA) (Entered: 08/16/2017)	Aug. 16, 2017	Aug. 16, 2017
51	PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 8/15/17. (CLA) (Entered: 08/16/2017)	Aug. 16, 2017	Aug. 16, 2017
	A Docket Text Order	Aug. 16, 2017	Aug. 16, 2017
52	Joint MOTION to Vacate ADR or Postpone ADR Deadline by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Carroll, Nathaniel) (Entered: 11/13/2017)	Nov. 13, 2017	Nov. 13, 2017
	Remark	Nov. 13, 2017	Nov. 13, 2017
	***REMARK - Sent counsel an email reminding them that the: ADR DESIGNATION OF NEUTRAL/CONFERENCE REPORT was due on Nov. 10, 2017 (KJS)	Nov. 13, 2017	Nov. 13, 2017
53	ORDER AMENDING ORDER REFERRING CASE TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Order Amending Order Referring Case to Alternative Dispute Resolution of June 27, 2017 is AMENDED as follows: (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) ( ADR Completion Deadline due by 3/5/2018., ADR Compliance Report Deadline due by 3/19/2018., ADR Future Reference 1/5/2018., Designation of Neutral/Conference Report due by 2/20/2018.). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 11/15/2017. (CLO) (Entered: 11/15/2017)	Nov. 15, 2017	Nov. 15, 2017
54	MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that defendant City of Florissants motion to dismiss, or alternatively to strike or for a more definite statement via repleading is DENIED. (Doc. No. 22 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 12/11/17. (KJS)	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 Clearinghouse
55	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 54 Memorandum & Order, 16 Amended Complaint, by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 12/23/2017)	Dec. 23, 2017	Dec. 23, 2017
56	Docket Text ORDER: Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time for Answer [Doc. 55] ORDERED GRANTED. Defendant shall have until January 12, 2018 to respond to the Amended Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on December 27, 2017. (HEH) (Entered: 12/27/2017)	Dec. 27, 2017	Dec. 27, 2017
	A Docket Text Order	Dec. 27, 2017	Dec. 27, 2017
57	ENTRY of Appearance by Lauren A. Regan for Defendant City of Florissant. (Regan, Lauren) (Entered: 01/08/2018)	Jan. 8, 2018	Jan. 8, 2018
58	ANSWER to 16 Amended Complaint, by City of Florissant.(Hill, Blake) (Entered: 01/12/2018)	Jan. 12, 2018	Jan. 12, 2018
59	Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Case Management Order, by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Carroll, Nathaniel) (Entered: 01/25/2018)	Jan. 25, 2018	Jan. 25, 2018
60	AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER 59 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Case Management Order, filed by Plaintiff Meredith Walker, Plaintiff Nicole Bolden, Plaintiff Sean Bailey, Plaintiff Allison Nelson, Plaintiff Thomas Baker ( Discovery Completion due by 10/31/2018., ADR Future Reference 4/30/2018., Dispositive Motions due by 1/30/2019., Jury Trial set for 6/17/2019 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker., Pretrial Conference set for 6/12/2018 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 1/29/18. (CLA) (Entered: 01/29/2018)	Jan. 29, 2018	Jan. 29, 2018
61	ENTRY of Appearance by Rachel A. Bates for Defendant City of Florissant. (Bates, Rachel) (Entered: 01/30/2018)	Jan. 30, 2018	Jan. 30, 2018
62	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jonathan K. Tycko. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number 0865-6372450) by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Tycko, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/08/2018)	Feb. 8, 2018	Feb. 8, 2018
63	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kyra A. Taylor. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number 0865-6372486) by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Taylor, Kyra) (Entered: 02/08/2018)	Feb. 8, 2018	Feb. 8, 2018
64	Docket Text ORDER: Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorneys Jonathan Tycko and Kyra Taylor [Docs. 62 and 63] is ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on February 13, 2018. (HEH) (Entered: 02/13/2018)	Feb. 13, 2018	Feb. 13, 2018
	A Docket Text Order	Feb. 13, 2018	Feb. 13, 2018
65	THIRD ORDER REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution. This case is referred to: mediation Designation of Lead Counsel: Blake Strode ADR Completion Deadline due by 8/1/2018. ADR Compliance Report Deadline due by 8/15/2018. Designation of Neutral/Conference Report due by 5/21/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 4/30/18. (CLA) (Entered: 04/30/2018)	April 30, 2018	April 30, 2018
66	Designation of Neutral by parties and ADR Conference Report by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker Neutral: Cohen, Robert S. Date of Conference: 07/18/2018 time: 9:00 A.M. Location: 500 N. Broadway, Suite 1800, St. Louis, MO 63102(Carroll, Nathaniel) (Entered: 05/21/2018)	May 21, 2018	May 21, 2018
67	NOTICE of Appointment of Neutral. Neutral name: Cohen, Robert S. Neutral selected by Parties. (cc: neutral)(KJS) (Entered: 05/22/2018)	May 22, 2018	May 22, 2018
68	NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Nathaniel Richard Carroll. (Carroll, Nathaniel) Law Firm address updated in CM/ECF (CAR). (Entered: 06/21/2018)	June 21, 2018	June 21, 2018
69	Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 65 Order Referring Case to ADR, 60 Case Management Order - Amended,, by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hill, Blake) (Entered: 07/17/2018)	July 17, 2018	July 17, 2018
70	ORDER AMENDING THIRD ORDER REFERRING CASE TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION - This case is referred to: Mediation effective November 1, 2018. Designation of Lead Counsel: Blake Alexander Strode. ADR Completion Deadline due by 11/16/2018. ADR Compliance Report Deadline due by 11/30/2018. Designation of Neutral/Conference Report due by 11/1/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 7/17/18. (KJS) (Entered: 07/17/2018)	July 17, 2018	July 17, 2018
71	Joint MOTION for Extension of: Expert Deadlines for 60 Days by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Tycko, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/31/2018)	July 31, 2018	July 31, 2018
72	SECOND AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties Joint Motion to Extend Expert Deadlines for 60 Days [Doc. No. 71 ] is GRANTED. (See Order For Details) ( Discovery Completion due by 12/30/2018.). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 08/02/2018. (AAS) (Entered: 08/02/2018)	Aug. 2, 2018	Aug. 2, 2018
73	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Andrea R. Gold. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number 0865-6690576) by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Gold, Andrea) (Entered: 08/10/2018)	Aug. 10, 2018	Aug. 10, 2018
74	Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 73 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Andrea R. Gold is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 8/13/2018. (GGB) (Entered: 08/13/2018)	Aug. 13, 2018	Aug. 13, 2018
75	MOTION to Withdraw by Defendant City of Florissant. (Regan, Lauren) (Entered: 09/04/2018)	Sept. 4, 2018	Sept. 4, 2018
76	Docket Text ORDER: Motion to Withdraw as Co-Counsel filed by Lauren Regan (Doc. 75) is ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on September 10, 2018. (HEH) (Entered: 09/10/2018)	Sept. 10, 2018	Sept. 10, 2018
77	Joint MOTION for Extension of: Case Deadlines by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Tycko, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/26/2018)	Sept. 26, 2018	Sept. 26, 2018
78	THIRD AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - (See Order For Details) ( Discovery Completion due by 2/13/2019., Dispositive Motions due by 5/13/2019., Jury Trial set for 11/18/2019 09:00 AM in Courtroom 13N before Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker., Pretrial Conference set for 11/12/2019 11:00 AM in Courtroom 13N before Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker.). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on 10/02/2018. (AAS) (Entered: 10/02/2018)	Oct. 2, 2018	Oct. 2, 2018
79	MOTION to Vacate ORDER REFERRING CASE TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION by Defendant City of Florissant. (Hellmich, William) (Entered: 11/05/2018)	Nov. 5, 2018	Nov. 5, 2018
80	Docket Text ORDER: Re: 79 Defendant City of Florissant's MOTION to Vacate the ORDER REFERRING CASE TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION is ORDERED DENIED. The parties are expected to comply with the Order Amending Third Order Referring Case to Alternative Dispute Resolution (Doc. 70), entered on July 17, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nannette A. Baker on November 7, 2018. (HEH) (Entered: 11/07/2018)	Nov. 7, 2018	Nov. 7, 2018
81	Electronic Notice of Noncompliance to Review of case shows the Designation of Neutral/ADR conference report has not been filed. A written motion requesting an extension of the designation of neutral/ADR conference report filing deadline must be filed with the court within 5 days. Notice only, no.pdf attached.(AAS) (Entered: 11/13/2018)	Nov. 13, 2018	Nov. 13, 2018
82	Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 80 Docket Text Order, 70 Order Referring Case to ADR, 81 Electronic Notice of Noncompliance - Designation of Neutral/Conference Report, by Plaintiffs Sean Bailey, Thomas Baker, Nicole Bolden, Allison Nelson, Meredith Walker. (Carroll, Nathaniel) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Fines/Fees/Bail Reform (Criminalization of Poverty)

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Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 31, 2016

Closing Date: May 13, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A class of impoverished Missourians who were allegedly jailed by the City of Florissant because they were unable to make a monetary payment to the City

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Advancement Project

ArchCity Defenders

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

City of Florissant, Missouri (St. Louis), City

Defendant Type(s):