Case: Ochoa v. Los Angeles

2:20-cv-06963 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Aug. 2, 2020

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Case Summary

This is a case about harm caused by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) misclassifying residents as gang members or gang associates. On August 2, 2020, five residents of Los Angeles filed this putative class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. They sued the City of Los Angeles under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Represented by attorneys from the Justice X Law Group, the plaintiffs sought damages for harms that arose from being falsely linked to gang activi…

This is a case about harm caused by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) misclassifying residents as gang members or gang associates. On August 2, 2020, five residents of Los Angeles filed this putative class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. They sued the City of Los Angeles under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Represented by attorneys from the Justice X Law Group, the plaintiffs sought damages for harms that arose from being falsely linked to gang activity, including imprisonment, excessive charging, job loss, inability to acquire housing, and loss of access to financial aid for college. Plaintiffs asserted that they were subjected to unnecessary and outrageous searches and seizures that violated the Fourth Amendment; that they were unlawfully confined in violation of the First Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause; and that the City of Los Angeles was responsible for and complicit in these LAPD policies.

Much of the alleged misconduct in this case arose from section 186.22 of the California Penal Code (CPC). That law enhances sentences for crimes committed in association with a gang. Plaintiffs alleged that, since its inception, officers have abused it by knowingly or recklessly misclassifying people as gang members or gang associates while charging them with minor crimes to support convictions. Plaintiffs alleged they were misclassified for visiting family in a neighborhood with gang-related activity or having a cousin who was an alleged gang member. The magnitude of this abuse became clear in 2016 when, according to plaintiffs' complaint, a state audit found that California’s statewide gang association database (CalGangs) contained abundant “questionable entries and errors such as the inclusion of year-old children.”

The issues of false classifications led to the California Department of Justice suspending CalGangs in June of 2020 and revoking LAPD’s access to it in July of 2020. The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint against three LAPD officers on July 9, 2020 for conspiring to falsify police reports and fabricate court documents. An LAPD memorandum confirmed that as of July 10, 2020 twenty-four LAPD officers are under investigation for similar charges.

The case is ongoing as of September 13, 2020.

Summary Authors

Jack Kanarek (9/25/2020)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17407773/parties/sara-ochoa-v-city-of-los-angeles/


Judge(s)

Birotte, Andre Jr. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Contreras, Christian (California)

DeSimone, Vincent James (California)

Dove, Austin Richard (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Dermer, Gabriel Seth (California)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

2:20-cv-06963

Docket [PACER]

Ochoa v. City of Los Angeles

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

Docket
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Class Action Complaint for Damages

Ochoa v. City of Los Angeles

Aug. 2, 2020

Aug. 2, 2020

Complaint
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Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint

Ochoa v. City of Los Angeles

Aug. 21, 2020

Aug. 21, 2020

Complaint
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Second Amended Class Action Complaint for Damages and Injunctive Relief

Jan. 6, 2021

Jan. 6, 2021

Complaint
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Order Granting in Part Officer Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Dec. 29, 2021

Dec. 29, 2021

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17407773/sara-ochoa-v-city-of-los-angeles/

Last updated Aug. 29, 2026, 5:05 a.m.

Docket for: Sara Ochoa v. City of Los Angeles
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1 Aug. 2, 2020

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-27459177 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Sara Ochoa. (Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Sara Ochoa(pty:pla))(Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 08/02/2020)

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2 Aug. 2, 2020

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr. (Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 08/02/2020)

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3 Aug. 2, 2020

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs All Plaintiffs, (Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Branden Costa(pty:pla), Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Jajuan Johnson(pty:pla), Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Antonio May(pty:pla), Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Michael Perr(pty:pla))(Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 08/02/2020)

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4 Aug. 2, 2020

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2, Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties, 3 filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr. (Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 08/02/2020)

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5 Aug. 4, 2020

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Humberto M Guizar counsel for Plaintiffs Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr. Adding Humberto Guizar as counsel of record for Plaintiffs, SARA OCHOA, BRANDEN COSTA, JAJUAN JOHNSON, ANTONIO MAY, and MICHAEL PERR for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs SARA OCHOA, BRANDEN COSTA, JAJUAN JOHNSON, ANTONIO MAY, and MICHAEL PERR. (Attorney Humberto M Guizar added to party Sara Ochoa(pty:pla), Attorney Humberto M Guizar added to party Michael Perr(pty:pla))(Guizar, Humberto) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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6 Aug. 4, 2020

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (ghap) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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7 Aug. 4, 2020

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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8 Aug. 4, 2020

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants City of Los Angeles, Michael Moore. (ghap) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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9 Aug. 5, 2020

STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) (Entered: 08/05/2020)

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10 Aug. 21, 2020

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Christian M Contreras counsel for Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr. Changing Firm Name to Law Offices of Humberto Guizar, APC. Filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr. (Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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11 Aug. 21, 2020

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Humberto M Guizar counsel for Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr. Changing Firm Name to Law Offices of Humberto Guizar, APC. Filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr. (Guizar, Humberto) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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12 Aug. 21, 2020

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against DEFENDANTS Gadseel Quinonez, Braxston Shaw, Michael Coblentz, Jose Quinonez, Nicolas Martinez, Kivon Williams amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, filed by Plaintiffs Jajuan Johnson, Branden Costa, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Braxston Shaw, Michael Coblentz, Jose Quinonez, Nicolas Martinez, Kivon Williams(Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Gadseel Quinonez(pty:pla), Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Jose Quinonez(pty:pla), Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Kivon Williams(pty:pla), Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Braxston Shaw(pty:dft), Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Michael Coblentz(pty:dft), Attorney Christian M Contreras added to party Nicolas Martinez(pty:dft))(Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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13 Aug. 24, 2020

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition,,, 12 filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. (Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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14 Aug. 25, 2020

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: First Amended Complaint 12 . The following error(s) was found: The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff(s)must be entered in the appropriate field. Please indicate, "ON THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT," below the words, "SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION." The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (gk) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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15 Aug. 25, 2020

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition,,, 12 filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. (Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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16 Aug. 27, 2020

21-Day Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint 12 as to Defendants City of Los Angeles, Braxston Shaw, Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive. (gk) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

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17 Sept. 24, 2020

STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to City of Los Angeles answer now due 11/2/2020, re Amended Complaint/Petition,,, 12 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles.(Attorney Gabriel Seth Dermer added to party City of Los Angeles(pty:dft))(Dermer, Gabriel) (Entered: 09/24/2020)

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18 Nov. 2, 2020

ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition,,, 12 JURY DEMAND. filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles.(Attorney Jeffrey L Goss added to party City of Los Angeles(pty:dft))(Goss, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/02/2020)

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19 Nov. 3, 2020

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Scheduling Conference set for 2/26/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) (Entered: 11/03/2020)

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20 Jan. 4, 2021

STIPULATION for Leave to to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Second Amended Complaint), # 2 Proposed Order)(Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 01/04/2021)

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21 Jan. 5, 2021

ORDER RE JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Upon Stipulation 20, the Court orders that Plaintiffs shall be granted leave to file the Second Amended Complaint which was attached as Exhibit A to the Stipulation. Defendant City of Los Angeles may respond to the Second Amended Complaint by way of motion or otherwise and the deadline for such response by Defendant City of Los Angeles shall be pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the relevant Local Rules for the Central District of California. (gk) (Entered: 01/05/2021)

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22 Jan. 6, 2021

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, All Plaintiffs amending Amended Complaint/Petition,,, 12, filed by Plaintiffs Jose Quinonez, Jajuan Johnson, Branden Costa, Kivon Williams, Gadseel Quinonez, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr(Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 01/06/2021)

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23 Jan. 7, 2021

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael D Seplow counsel for Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. Adding Michael D. Seplow as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Kivon Williams, Gadseel Quinonez, and Jose Quinonez.. (Attorney Michael D Seplow added to party Branden Costa(pty:pla), Attorney Michael D Seplow added to party Jajuan Johnson(pty:pla), Attorney Michael D Seplow added to party Gadseel Quinonez(pty:pla), Attorney Michael D Seplow added to party Jose Quinonez(pty:pla), Attorney Michael D Seplow added to party Kivon Williams(pty:pla))(Seplow, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2021)

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24 Jan. 7, 2021

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Aidan C McGlaze counsel for Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. Adding Aidan C. McGlaze as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams.. (Attorney Aidan C McGlaze added to party Branden Costa(pty:pla), Attorney Aidan C McGlaze added to party Jajuan Johnson(pty:pla), Attorney Aidan C McGlaze added to party Gadseel Quinonez(pty:pla), Attorney Aidan C McGlaze added to party Jose Quinonez(pty:pla), Attorney Aidan C McGlaze added to party Kivon Williams(pty:pla))(McGlaze, Aidan) (Entered: 01/07/2021)

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25 Jan. 20, 2021

ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 22 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles.(Goss, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/20/2021)

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26 Feb. 11, 2021

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 6 to 7 Days, filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet)(Contreras, Christian) (Entered: 02/11/2021)

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27 Feb. 18, 2021

ORDER RE: JURY/COURT TRIAL: I. SCHEDULE; II. TRIAL PREPARATION; III. CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS AND PARTIES by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Scheduling Conference set for 2/26/2021 is vacated and taken off-calendar. Jury Trial set for 7/19/2022 08:30 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions In Limine set for 7/1/2022 11:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Last Date to Hear Motion to Amend Pleadings/Add Parties 3/25/2022. Non-Expert Discovery cut-off 3/4/2022. Last Date to Hear Motions 4/8/2022. Deadline to Complete Settlement Conference 4/22/2022. Trial Filings (first round): Motions In Limine, Memoranda of Contentions of Fact and Law, Witness Lists, Joint Exhibit List, Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement due by 6/10/2022. Trial Filings (second round): Oppositions to Motions In Limine, Joint Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order due by 6/17/2022. See document for further details. (gk) (Entered: 02/19/2021)

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28 March 12, 2021

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Michael D Seplow counsel for Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. Changing Address to 9415 Culver Boulevard, #115, Culver City, CA 90232. Filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. (Seplow, Michael) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

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29 March 12, 2021

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Aidan C McGlaze counsel for Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. Changing Address to 9415 Culver Boulevard, #115, Culver City, CA 90232. Filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. (McGlaze, Aidan) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

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30 April 29, 2021

Joint STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams.(Seplow, Michael) (Entered: 04/29/2021)

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31 May 13, 2021

PROTECTIVE ORDER [NOTE CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT] by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg re Stipulation for Protective Order 30 . (see document for details) (hr) (Entered: 05/13/2021)

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32 June 21, 2021

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. At the request of the parties, the Court sets a telephonic discovery conference for Monday, June 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PDT. A joint agenda that lists the discovery issues must be filed on or before noon PDT on Friday, June 25, 2021. No argument should be included in the joint agenda. When filing the joint agenda, counsel are directed to use the "Discovery Motions - Order re Discovery Matter" event. Participants are to contact Judge Rosenberg's Courtroom Deputy, Karl Lozada, at agr_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov for the call-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kl) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/21/2021)

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June 21, 2021

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33 June 25, 2021

Joint APPLICATION for Discovery regarding Joint Agenda re June 28, 2021 Discovery Conference filed by Plaintiff Sara Ochoa. (Attorney Vincent James DeSimone added to party Sara Ochoa(pty:pla))(DeSimone, Vincent) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

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34 June 25, 2021

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Joint Agenda re June 28, 2021 Discovery Conference filed by Plaintiff Sara Ochoa. (DeSimone, Vincent) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

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35 June 28, 2021

MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE settling Joint Reports 33, 34 held before Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. In consultation with counsel, the court set a briefing schedule on the contemplated motion for protective order to be filed by Defendants: July 6, 2021 Motion(s) for protective order filed; July 27, 2021 Opposition filed; August 3, 2021 Reply brief filed (no more than 5 pages); August 6, 2021 @11:00 a.m. Telephonic hearing. Court Recorder: AT&T 06/28/2021. (hr) (Entered: 06/28/2021)

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36 June 28, 2021

AMENDED MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg, amending MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE 35, settling Joint Reports 33, 34 . In consultation with counsel, the court set a briefing schedule on the contemplated motion for protective order to be filed by Defendants: July 16, 2021 Motion(s) for protective order filed; July 27, 2021 Opposition filed; August 3, 2021 Reply brief filed (no more than 5 pages); August 6, 2021 @11:00 a.m. Telephonic hearing. (hr) (Entered: 06/28/2021)

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37 July 12, 2021

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Kevin E Gilbert counsel for Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. Adding Kevin E. Gilbert as counsel of record for Defendants Braxston Shaw, Michael Coblentz and Nicolas Martinez for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Braxston Shaw, Michael Coblentz and Nicolas Martinez. (Attorney Kevin E Gilbert added to party Michael Coblentz(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin E Gilbert added to party Nicolas Martinez(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin E Gilbert added to party Braxston Shaw(pty:dft))(Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

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38 July 16, 2021

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Protective Order for order limiting discovery filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. Motion set for hearing on 8/6/2021 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Season Nunez, # 2 Declaration of Timothy Nordquist, # 3 Declaration of Jeffrey L. Goss, # 4 Exhibit A to Goss Decl., # 5 Exhibit B to Goss Decl., # 6 Exhibit C to Goss Decl., # 7 Exhibit D to Goss Decl., # 8 Exhibit E to Goss Decl., # 9 Exhibit F to Goss Decl., # 10 Exhibit G to Goss Decl., # 11 Exhibit H to Goss Decl., # 12 Exhibit I to Goss Decl., # 13 Exhibit J to Goss Decl., # 14 Proposed Order)(Goss, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/16/2021)

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39 July 26, 2021

JOINDER in MOTION for Protective Order for order limiting discovery 38 filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 07/26/2021)

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40 July 27, 2021

Plaintiffs Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of their Opposition to Defendant City of Los Angeles Motion for Protective Order re: MOTION for Protective Order for order limiting discovery 38 filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. (Attorney Michael D Seplow added to party Antonio May(pty:pla), Attorney Michael D Seplow added to party Sara Ochoa(pty:pla), Attorney Michael D Seplow added to party Michael Perr(pty:pla))(Seplow, Michael) (Entered: 07/27/2021)

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41 July 27, 2021

DECLARATION of Michael D. Seplow in Opposition to MOTION for Protective Order for order limiting discovery 38 filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. (Seplow, Michael) (Entered: 07/27/2021)

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42 Aug. 2, 2021

RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williamsto Joinder (Motion Related) 39 [Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition] (McGlaze, Aidan) (Entered: 08/02/2021)

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43 Aug. 3, 2021

REPLY in support of MOTION for Protective Order for order limiting discovery 38 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Goss, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/03/2021)

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44 Aug. 4, 2021

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. At the Court's own motion, the telephonic discovery conference re: the MOTION for Protective Order for order limiting discovery 38, is RESCHEDULED to Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. PDT. Participants are to contact Judge Rosenberg's Courtroom Deputy, Karl Lozada, at agr_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov for the call-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kl) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/04/2021)

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45 Aug. 6, 2021

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. At the request of counsel for Defendants Braxston Shaw, Michael Coblentz & Nicolas Martinez, the telephonic discovery conference re: the MOTION for Protective Order for order limiting discovery (Dkt. Nos. 38 & 44) is RESCHEDULED to Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. PDT. Participants are to contact Judge Rosenberg's Courtroom Deputy, Karl Lozada, at agr_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov for the call-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kl) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/06/2021)

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46 Aug. 12, 2021

MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE RE: DEFENDANT CITY OF LOS ANGELES' NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER (Dkt No. 38 .) held before Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. The court and counsel confer as stated on the record. The matter is taken under submission. Court Recorder: AT&T 08/12/2021. (hr) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

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47 Aug. 16, 2021

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or, in the Alternative, to Stay Proceedings filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. Motion set for hearing on 9/17/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Judicial Notice and Ex. A) (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 08/16/2021)

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48 Aug. 24, 2021

Joint STIPULATION to Continue Hearing and Extend Briefing Schedule Re: Motion to Dismiss from September 17, 2021 to October 15, 2021 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or, in the Alternative, to Stay Proceedings 47 filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Aidan C McGlaze added to party Antonio May(pty:pla), Attorney Aidan C McGlaze added to party Sara Ochoa(pty:pla), Attorney Aidan C McGlaze added to party Michael Perr(pty:pla))(McGlaze, Aidan) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

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49 Aug. 25, 2021

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING AND EXTEND BRIEFING SCHEDULE RE: MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Upon Stipulation to extend the briefing schedule regarding Individual Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 48, it is hereby ordered as follows: Plaintiffs' Opposition shall be due 9/17/2021; The Individual Defendants' Reply shall be due 10/1/2021; The hearing on the Motion to Dismiss 47 shall be reset for 10/15/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (gk) (Entered: 08/26/2021)

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50 Sept. 17, 2021

OPPOSITION to Defendants Braxton Shaw, Michael Coblentz and Nicolas Martinezs Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, to stay Proceedings re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or, in the Alternative, to Stay Proceedings 47 filed by Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. (Seplow, Michael) (Entered: 09/17/2021)

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51 Oct. 1, 2021

REPLY IN SUPPORT NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or, in the Alternative, to Stay Proceedings 47 filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 10/01/2021)

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52 Oct. 13, 2021

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING DEFENDANTS OFFICERS BRAXTON SHAW, MICHAEL COBLENTZ AND NICOLAS MARTINEZ'S MOTION TO DISMISS OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO STAY PROCEEDINGS AS TO PLAINTIFFS' SECOND AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT 47 by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. This Court, on its own motion, hereby continues the hearing date regarding this motion from October 15, 2021 to October 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/13/2021)

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53 Oct. 29, 2021

MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. RE: Defendants Officers Braxton Shaw, Michael Coblentz and Nicolas Martinez's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, to Stay Proceedings as to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Class Action Complaint 47 . The Court having carefully considered the papers and the evidence submitted by the parties, and having heard the oral argument of counsel, hereby takes the motion under submission. Court Reporter: Chia Mei Jui. (gk) (Entered: 10/29/2021)

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54 Dec. 29, 2021

ORDER GRANTING IN PART OFFICER DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Before the Court is Defendants Braxston Shaw, Michael Coblentz, and Nicolas Martinez's (collectively "Officer Defendants") Motion to Dismiss, or in the alternative Stay the Proceedings as to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Class Action Complaint 47 . The Court STAYS this case pending the criminal case against the Officer Defendants and the motion to dismiss is DENIED as moot, without prejudice. All upcoming dates and deadlines are VACATED. Furthermore, the Parties are ORDERED to file a joint report on the status of the criminal case against the Officer Defendants commencing on 1/17/2021 and continuing every 90 days thereafter, and within ten days of the criminal case being resolved. Any report upon the resolution of the criminal case must set forth the parties' position as to that case's impact on this matter and whether the stay should be maintained or lifted. (gk) (Entered: 01/03/2022)

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55 Jan. 4, 2022

NOTICE of Change of firm name and address by Kevin E Gilbert attorney for Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. Changing firm name to Orbach Huff & Henderson LLP and address to 6200 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 225, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 01/04/2022)

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56 Jan. 4, 2022

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Ryan Salsig on behalf of Defendant City of Los Angeles (Attorney Ryan Salsig added to party City of Los Angeles(pty:dft))(Salsig, Ryan) (Entered: 01/04/2022)

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57 Jan. 5, 2022

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance 56 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance of Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 01/05/2022)

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58 Jan. 17, 2022

STATUS REPORT --Joint filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 01/17/2022)

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59 Feb. 16, 2022

ORDER RE: DEFENDANT CITY OF LOS ANGELES' NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg: denying 38 Motion for Protective Order. The District Court stayed this case in its Order dated December 29, 2021. (Dkt. No. 54.) Defendant City of Los Angeles' motion for protective order is therefore DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS MOOT at this stage of the proceedings. (hr) (Entered: 02/16/2022)

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60 April 14, 2022

STATUS REPORT --Joint filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 04/14/2022)

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61 July 1, 2022

STATUS REPORT --Joint filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 07/01/2022)

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62 Oct. 12, 2022

STATUS REPORT --Joint filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 10/12/2022)

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63 Jan. 10, 2023

STATUS REPORT --Joint filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 01/10/2023)

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64 April 10, 2023

STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

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65 April 28, 2023

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Aidan C McGlaze counsel for Plaintiffs Branden Costa, Jajuan Johnson, Antonio May, Sara Ochoa, Michael Perr, Gadseel Quinonez, Jose Quinonez, Kivon Williams. Aidan C. McGlaze is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Sara Ochoa, et al.. (McGlaze, Aidan) (Entered: 04/28/2023)

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66 July 20, 2023

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: This case is stayed. In order to permit the Court to monitor this action, the Court has ORDERED the parties to file periodic status reports. The Court has received the April 10, 2023 status report, however, the successive report has not been filed. Plaintiffs are ORDERED to file a status report immediately. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/20/2023)

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67 July 20, 2023

STATUS REPORT --Joint filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

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July 20, 2023

Text Only Scheduling Notice

68 Oct. 9, 2023

STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS filed by Defendants Michael Coblentz, Nicolas Martinez, Braxston Shaw. (Gilbert, Kevin) (Entered: 10/09/2023)

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69 Jan. 8, 2024

Status Report

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70 April 4, 2024

Status Report

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71 July 16, 2024

Status Report

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72 July 31, 2024

Status Report

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Aug. 16, 2024

Text Only Scheduling Notice

74 Oct. 11, 2024

Status Report

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Oct. 16, 2024

Text Only Scheduling Notice

76 Dec. 17, 2024

Status Conference - optional html form AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

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77 Jan. 10, 2025

Status Report

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78 Jan. 17, 2025

Order

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79 Feb. 21, 2025

Continue

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80 Feb. 27, 2025

Declaration

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81 Feb. 27, 2025

Extending Answer Due Deadline AND Order

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82 March 17, 2025

Amended Complaint/Petition

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83 April 10, 2025

Amend/Correct

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84 April 21, 2025

Extending Answer Due Deadline AND Order

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85 April 28, 2025

Notice (Other)

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86 May 29, 2025

Dismiss Case

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87 May 29, 2025

Strike

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88 June 27, 2025

Objection/Opposition (Motion related)

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89 June 27, 2025

Objection/Opposition (Motion related)

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90 July 3, 2025

Errata

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91 July 9, 2025

Reply (Motion related)

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92 July 10, 2025

Reply (Motion related)

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July 22, 2025

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Policing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 2, 2020

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Eight LA residents who were misclassified by the LAPD as gang members or gang associates Three potential classes were identified: (1) Individuals who were subjected to misclassification as gang members in LA City reports; (2) Individuals who were made part of a gang database; and (3) Individuals who were misclassified as gang associates

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

City

City of Los Angeles

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:20-cv-06963

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.:

Failure to discipline

Failure to train

Pattern or Practice

Racial profiling

Record-keeping

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

National origin discrimination

Race discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Hispanic

Affected Race(s):

Black

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Over/Unlawful Detention (facilities)

Policing:

False arrest

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