Case: Orvis v. Spokane County

COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF CIVIL RIGHTS -CLASS ACTION- against Spokane County ( Filing fee $ 350; Receipt # SPO012625). Summons issued. Filed by Lisa Orvis. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(SAP, Case Administrator) (Entered: 12/03/2010)

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Summons Re-Issued as to Spokane County (counsel's office called and indicated they did not receive them prior to this date). (PL, Case Administrator)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Alexander Patterson on behalf of Spokane County (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 12/21/2010)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File and Serve Answer by Spokane County. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 12/22/2010)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no pdf will issue) GRANTING the parties' stipulation (Ct. Rec. 3 ). However, the Court notes that the parties' stipulated to an extended deadline that has already passed: "February 5, 2010." The Court clarifies that Defendant shall file and serve its answer to the complaint by February 5, 2011. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (MS, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 12/27/2010)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs re Spokane County. (Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 12/27/2010)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Serve and File Answer by Spokane County. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2011)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no pdf will issue) approving the parties' stipulation at Ct. Rec. 6 . Defendant Spokane County shall file any answer by 02/18/2011. This text only entry constitutes the Court's ruling or notice on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (MS, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 02/09/2011)

Defendant Spokane County's ANSWER to Complaint with jury demand. by Spokane County.(Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/22/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel G Lloyd on behalf of Spokane County (Lloyd, Daniel) (Entered: 02/25/2011)

Amended ANSWER to Complaint with jury demand. by Spokane County.(Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 03/01/2011)

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE NOTICE : Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 4/14/2011 09:15 AM before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (CP, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 03/10/2011)

Second Amended ANSWER to Complaint with jury demand. by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 03/28/2011)

NOTICE of Association of Counsel by Jeffry Keith Finer on behalf of Lisa Orvis (Finer, Jeffry) (Entered: 03/31/2011)

NOTICE of Association of Counsel by Jennifer E Slattery on behalf of Lisa Orvis (Slattery, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/31/2011)

STATUS REPORT /CERTIFICATE by Spokane County. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 04/04/2011)

LR 26.1 / LR 16.1 Attorney Report (Proposed Discovery Plan) by Spokane County. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 04/04/2011)

Joint Certificate Pursuant to LR 26.1 / LR 16.1 by All Parties. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 04/05/2011)

LR 26.1 / LR 16.1 Attorney Report (Proposed Discovery Plan - Joint) by All Parties. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 04/05/2011)

Minute Entry for TELEPHONIC proceedings held before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson: Scheduling Conference held on 4/14/2011. (Reported by: Debra Clark) (CP, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 04/14/2011)

JURY TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephonic Status Conference set for 1/27/2012 at 09:30 AM via Telephonic Argument before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 3/27/2012 at 09:00 AM via Telephonic Argument before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. Jury Trial set for 4/9/2012 at 09:00 AM in Spokane before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (CS, Case Administrator) (Entered: 06/27/2011)

Stipulated MOTION to Continue by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lloyd, Daniel) (Entered: 07/19/2011)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re 21 Stipulated MOTION to Continue : Motion Hearing set for 7/20/2011 06:30 PM before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (Lloyd, Daniel) (Entered: 07/19/2011)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion - By Court - Text entry;no PDF document. Oral Argument Requested re 21 Stipulated MOTION to Continue : TELEPHONIC Motion Hearing set for 7/22/2011 10:30 AM before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. Counsel shall contact the court's toll-free conference line at 888-363-4749, Access Code: 4939688, Security Code: 0424. PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE AUTOMATED INSTRUCTIONS SO THAT YOU CAN BE ADDED TO THE CONFERENCE IN A TIMELY MANNER(CP, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 07/20/2011)

Minute Entry for TELEPHONIC proceedings held before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson: Motion Hearing held on 7/22/2011 re 21 Stipulated MOTION to Continue filed by Spokane County. (Reported by: Ronelle Corbey) (CP, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 07/22/2011)

JURY TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER - Motion granted 21 Stipulated MOTION to Continue filed by Spokane County. Jury Trial set for 7/9/2012 at 09:00 AM in Spokane before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 6/26/2012 at 09:00 AM via Telephonic Argument before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. Telephonic Status Conference set for 4/27/2012 at 09:30 AM via Telephonic Argument before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (CS, Case Administrator) (Entered: 07/22/2011)

Stipulated MOTION to Vacate Scheduling Order by All Parties. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Vacating Scheduling Order)(Lloyd, Daniel) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re 26 Stipulated MOTION to Vacate Scheduling Order : Motion Hearing set for 11/28/2011 06:30 PM in Spokane before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (Lloyd, Daniel) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 26 Motion to Vacate. The Court's Jury Trial Scheduling Order, ECF No. 26, is vacated. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (MS, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 11/28/2011)

Notice Resetting Hearing. Case Stayed. Telephonic Status Conference set for 1/10/2012 at 9:30 AM before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. The parties shall call the Court's toll-free conference line at (888) 363-4749. You will be prompted to enter the following: Access Code 4939688 and Security Code: 0424. PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE AUTOMATED INSTRUCTIONS SO THAT YOU CAN BE ADDED TO THE CONFERENCE IN A TIMELY MANNER (MS, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 11/28/2011)

Minute Entry for TELEPHONIC proceedings held before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson: Scheduling Conference held on 1/10/2012. (Reported by: Mark Snover) (CP, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 01/10/2012)

ORDER SETTING MOTION DEADLINE AND HEARING; the Stay entered on 11/28/11 remains in place; joint motion for class certification and any joint motion for preliminary approval of settlement shall be filed by 2/13/12. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (LE, Case Administrator) (Entered: 01/11/2012)

Joint MOTION to Certify Class by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2012)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re 32 Joint MOTION to Certify Class : Motion Hearing set for 2/13/2012 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2012)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 32 Joint MOTION to Certify Class filed by Spokane County. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2012)

DECLARATION by Michael T. Kitson in Support re 32 Joint MOTION to Certify Class filed by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2012)

Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Form and Manner of Notice by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2012)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re 36 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Form and Manner of Notice : Motion Hearing set for 2/13/2012 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2012)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 36 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Form and Manner of Notice filed by Spokane County. (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2012)

DECLARATION by Michael T. Kitson in Support re 36 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Form and Manner of Notice filed by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2012)

PROOF OF SERVICE by Spokane County re 37 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 38 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 35 Declaration in Support of Motion, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 39 Declaration in Support of Motion, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion . (Patterson, Michael) (Entered: 02/14/2012)

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR CONDITIONAL CLASS CERTIFICATION AND JOINT MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT; granting 32 Motion to Certify Class; granting 36 Motion Preliminary Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement; Lisa Orvis is designated as class representative, and Breean Beggs of Paukert & Troppmann PLLC, and Jeffry Finer of Center for Justice are designated as counsel for the class; Hearing set for 6/11/12 at 9:00 a.m., Spokane, WA, in Courtroom 901, to consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate and should receive the Court's final approval. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A) (LE, Case Administrator) (Entered: 03/21/2012)

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: In Court Hearing set for 6/11/2012 09:00 AM in Spokane before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson to determine whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate and should receive the Court's final approval. See Order filed 3/21/12 at Ct. Rec. 41 . (LE, Case Administrator)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER re 41, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Certify Class, amending the notice requirements at ECF No. 41 at 15 to allow Defendant to mail on firm letterhead, rather than in the name of the Clerk, the requisite mail notice in this matter. The remainder of the order at ECF No. 41 remains intact. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (CP, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 03/27/2012)

NOTICE by Crestin Aalguard of his intent to appear at hearing on 6/11/12 at 9:00 a.m., Spokane, WA re 41 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Certify Class. (LE, Case Administrator) (Entered: 04/17/2012)

Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re 44 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages : Motion Hearing set for 6/4/2012 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

Joint MOTION for Settlement for Final Approval, Incentive Awards and Attorneys' Fees and Costs by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion Oral Argument Requested re 46 Joint MOTION for Settlement for Final Approval, Incentive Awards and Attorneys' Fees and Costs : Motion Hearing set for 6/11/2012 09:00 AM in Spokane before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 46 Joint MOTION for Settlement for Final Approval, Incentive Awards and Attorneys' Fees and Costs filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

DECLARATION by Michael T. Kitson in Support re 46 Joint MOTION for Settlement for Final Approval, Incentive Awards and Attorneys' Fees and Costs filed by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-4)(Kitson, Michael) Modified on 6/5/2012 -- Attorney to file Proof of Service for this document. (LE, Case Administrator). Modified on 6/6/2012 -- Proof of Service filed at Ct. Rec. 54 . (LE, Case Administrator). (Entered: 06/04/2012)

DECLARATION by Breean Beggs in Support re 46 Joint MOTION for Settlement for Final Approval, Incentive Awards and Attorneys' Fees and Costs filed by Spokane County. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-B)(Kitson, Michael) Modified on 6/5/2012 -- Missing Case Number and Proof of Service. (LE, Case Administrator). Modified on 6/6/2012 -- Praecipe re Case Number filed at Ct. Rec. 53 and Proof of Service filed at Ct. Rec. 54 . (LE, Case Administrator). (Entered: 06/04/2012)

DECLARATION by Jennifer Slattery in Support re 46 Joint MOTION for Settlement for Final Approval, Incentive Awards and Attorneys' Fees and Costs filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) Modified on 6/5/2012 -- Attorney to file Proof of Service. (LE, Case Administrator). Modified on 6/6/2012 -- Proof of Service filed at Ct. Rec. 54 . (LE, Case Administrator). (Entered: 06/04/2012)

DECLARATION by Jeffrey K. Finer in Support re 46 Joint MOTION for Settlement for Final Approval, Incentive Awards and Attorneys' Fees and Costs filed by Spokane County. (Kitson, Michael) Modified on 6/5/2012 -- Attorney to file Proof of Service. (LE, Case Administrator). Modified on 6/6/2012 -- Proof of Service filed at Ct. Rec. 54 . (LE, Case Administrator). (Entered: 06/04/2012)

Praecipe filed by Spokane County: Re 50 Declaration in Support of Motion, 46 Joint MOTION for Settlement for Final Approval, Incentive Awards and Attorneys' Fees and Costs. Description: Missing case number on caption.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-B)(Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 06/05/2012)

PROOF OF SERVICE by Spokane County re 51 Declaration in Support of Motion, 52 Declaration in Support of Motion, 49 Declaration in Support of Motion, 50 Declaration in Support of Motion, . (Kitson, Michael) (Entered: 06/05/2012)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no pdf will issue) granting, upon a finding of good cause, the parties' joint motion for leave to file an overlength memorandum, ECF No. 44, in support of the parties' joint motion for final approval of the proposed class action settlement, incentive awards, and attorney's fees and costs, ECF No. 46 . See also ECF No. 48 (memorandum supporting joint motion for final settlement approval). This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (MS, Judicial Assistant) (Entered: 06/06/2012)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson: Motion Hearing held on 6/11/2012 re 46 Joint MOTION for Settlement for Final Approval, Incentive Awards and Attorneys' Fees and Costs filed by Spokane County. (Reported by: Debra Clark) (CP, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 06/11/2012)

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT, INCENTIVE AWARDS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS; granting 46 Motion for Settlement; the court approves the Settlement; Class Counsel are awarded fees of $83,623.35 and expenses of $1,205.50; Ms. Orvis shall be paid an Incentive Award of $10,000.00; Reversion of unallocated funds to the county shall take place at the conclusion of 60 days from resolution of any and all appeals; the Court dismisses dft Spokane County with prejudice and without costs (except as otherwise provided in the Agreement); DCE is directed to close this file and enter judgment. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (LE, Case Administrator) Modified on 6/14/2012 to correct typographical error changing $1,205.5o to $1,205.50. (LE, Case Administrator). (Entered: 06/13/2012)

JUDGMENT. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (LE, Case Administrator) Modified on 6/14/2012 -- Praecipe filed at Ct. Rec. 59 to correct typographical error. (LE, Case Administrator). (Entered: 06/13/2012)

Praecipe: Re 58 Judgment - By Court. Description: Corrected typographical mistake to Judgment: correcting $10.000.00 to $10,000.00 (LE, Case Administrator) (Entered: 06/14/2012)

MOTION to Amend/Correct Motion to Change Payee on Settlement Check from Todd Sipple to Gina Sipple by Lisa Orvis. Motion Hearing set for 7/15/2013 at 06:30 PM in Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Breean Beggs, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B to Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C to Declaration, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Beggs, Breean) Modified on 6/14/2013 DOCUMENTS CONTAIN MINOR'S NAME - PRAECIPE TO BE FILED WITH THE MINOR'S NAME REDACTED (CV, Case Administrator). (Entered: 06/13/2013)

Praecipe filed by Lisa Orvis: Re 60 MOTION to Amend/Correct Motion to Change Payee on Settlement Check from Todd Sipple to Gina Sipple. Description: Redaction. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Breean Beggs, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B to Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C to Declaration, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Beggs, Breean) (Entered: 06/17/2013)

ORDER CHANGING PAYEE ON SETTLEMENT CHECK FROM TODD SIPPLE TO GINA SIPPLE; granting 60 Motion to Change Payee on Settlement Check. Signed by Chief Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson. (CV, Case Administrator) (Entered: 06/17/2013)