Case: Edge v. City of Everett

2:17-cv-01361 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Sept. 11, 2017

Closed Date: May 16, 2023

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Case Summary

This is a case about two City of Everett ordinances requiring all employees, owners, and operators of "quick service facilities" to wear clothing covering the upper and lower body. The ordinances were believed to be targeting the "Hillbilly Espresso," a drive-thru coffee shop staffed by women in bikinis. On September 11, 2017 eight bikini baristas filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court Western District of Washington. The baristas sued the City of Everett under the 42 U.S.C. § 19…

This is a case about two City of Everett ordinances requiring all employees, owners, and operators of "quick service facilities" to wear clothing covering the upper and lower body. The ordinances were believed to be targeting the "Hillbilly Espresso," a drive-thru coffee shop staffed by women in bikinis. On September 11, 2017 eight bikini baristas filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court Western District of Washington. The baristas sued the City of Everett under the 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the First and Fourteenth Amendments, and the First Amendment and Article I, Section 5 and 12 of the Washington State Constitution. Represented by private counsel, the baristas sought declaratory relief, attorneys’ fees, and damages to be proven at trial. The baristas also sought an injunction stopping the ordinances. District Judge Marsha J. Pechman was added to the case. 

The complaint explained the plaintiffs earn a living working serving coffee while wearing bikinis, expressing personal and political messages and opening a door to conversations with customers, including discussions of their tattoos, piercings, and scars. According to plaintiffs' complaint, the ordinances restricted their clothing and a lack of police guidance on enforcement was likely lead to abuse and further violations of the baristas' liberty. The ordinances caused plaintiffs to suffer a loss of income and violated their First Amendment rights and the Equal Protection Clause, as the ordinances only require women to cover their nipples. The ordinances failed to define which parts of the body parts must be covered, which the plaintiffs alleged made the statute void for vagueness. Finally, the plaintiffs made a Substantive Due Process claim, as they lost their right to choose their clothing and occupation. 

After ten days the plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction. On December 4, 2017 Judge Pechman granted the preliminary injunction as the ordinances were likely void for vagueness. The term “bottom one-half of the anal cleft” was not well-defined or reasonably understandable, and the ordinances otherwise fail to provide clear guidance and raise risks of arbitrary enforcement. Accordingly, the court found that the ordinances likely violated the plaintiffs’ right to free expression under the First Amendment as their choice of clothing is communicative. 291 F.Supp.3d 1201

On December 22, 2017, the City appealed the preliminary injunction to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit panel included Circuit Judges Sandra S. Ikuta and Morgan Christen and Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves, a U.S. Court of International Trade judge sitting by designation. The district court proceedings were stayed while the appeal was pending. Oral argument was held February 4, 2019 and on July 3, 2019 the Ninth Circuit vacated the preliminary injunction and remanded the case back to the district court. They held that the term “bottom one-half of the anal cleft” was easily discernible. They also held that even if close cases for enforcement could happen, it does not render a statute unconstitutionally vague. The court determined the plaintiffs’ clothing did not constitute free speech, as there wasn’t a great likelihood their message of empowerment and confidence would be understood. 929 F.3d 657

On July 8, 2019 the case was reassigned to District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. In September of 2019 Judge Martinez granted the baristas’ motion to stay the mandate while they petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court. In March of 2020 the baristas’ petition was denied and the parties proceeded with producing expert reports and supporting materials.

In February of 2021 both parties moved for summary judgment. On October 19, 2022, the court ruled on both motions. The court dismissed the First Amendment claims, finding that the ordinances promoted a substantial government interest by reducing the crimes of prostitution and sexual assault. The court also dismissed the plaintiffs’ Substantive Due Process claim, as the ordinances were not so irrational as to be arbitrary, but instead related to crime prevention. The plaintiffs conceded the vagueness claim after the Ninth Circuit’s decision.

Regarding the plaintiffs Equal Protection claims that the ordinances discriminated against them as women, the court found that one of the ordinances, the Lewd Conduct ordinance, didn’t violate the Equal Protection Clause because the ordinances properly addressed the city’s objectives in preventing the secondary adverse effects of public nudity and protecting the community. However, the other ordinance, the Dress Code ordinance, did not meet intermediate scrutiny. It posed an unreasonable risk of demeaning enforcement as law enforcement would be required to measure the plaintiffs’ exposed skin. The court awarded summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs on this claim. The court requested that the parties discuss how to proceed and consider negotiation. 636 F.Supp.3d 1247. 

The parties commenced settlement discussions. The settlement discussions were referred by Judge Martinez to Magistrate Judge Mary Alice Theiler and conference was held on March 10, 2023. During the course of settlement discussions, the parties reached an agreement under which the city would pay $500,000 to plaintiffs and the city would keep most of its ordinances for quick-service businesses but would not longer require that baristas wear at least a tank top and shorts. The Lewd Conduct ordinance remained, as well as another mandating that business owners post materials for information on how to seek help if they are being trafficked or otherwise exploited. In April 2023, the Everett City Council approved the settlement agreement and the parties stipulated to a dismissal with prejudice on May 15, 2023.

This case is now closed.  

Summary Authors

Zoe Van Dyke (12/2/2022)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Horvitz, Rachel J (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Austin, Janelle M. (Washington)

Goldfarb, Michael A. (Washington)

Huck, Christopher M (Washington)

Johnson, Sarah C (Washington)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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2:17-cv-01361

Complaint

Sept. 11, 2017

Sept. 11, 2017

Complaint
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2:17-cv-01361

Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Dec. 4, 2017

Dec. 4, 2017

Order/Opinion

291 F.Supp.3d 1201

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17-36038

Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

July 3, 2019

July 3, 2019

Order/Opinion

929 F.3d 657

91

2:17-cv-01361

Order on Motion for Summary Judgment

Oct. 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022

Order/Opinion

636 F.Supp.3d 1247

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6150580/edge-v-city-of-everett/

Last updated Aug. 10, 2025, 9:24 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against defendant(s) City of Everett (Receipt # 0981-5010980) Attorney Derek Alan Newman added to party Juanita Castaneda Guerrero(pty:pla), Attorney Derek Alan Newman added to party Natalie Bjerke(pty:pla), Attorney Derek Alan Newman added to party Jovanna Edge(pty:pla), Attorney Derek Alan Newman added to party Brittany Giazzi(pty:pla), Attorney Derek Alan Newman added to party Matteson Hernandez(pty:pla), Attorney Derek Alan Newman added to party Leah Humphrey(pty:pla), Attorney Derek Alan Newman added to party Amelia Powell(pty:pla), Attorney Derek Alan Newman added to party Liberty Ziska(pty:pla), filed by Matteson Hernandez, Natalie Bjerke, Amelia Powell, Leah Humphrey, Liberty Ziska, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero. (Attachments: # 1 City of Everett Ordinance No. 3559-17 (the Citywide Ordinance), # 2 City of Everett Ordinance No. 3560-17 (the Dress-Code Ordinance), # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons)(Newman, Derek) Modified on 9/14/2017 to edit receipt number. (RE) (Entered: 09/11/2017)

1 City of Everett Ordinance No. 3559-17 (the Citywide Ordinance)

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2 City of Everett Ordinance No. 3560-17 (the Dress-Code Ordinance)

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4 Summons

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Judge Marsha J. Pechman added. (RE)

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Summons(es) electronically issued as to defendant(s) City of Everett. (RE) (Entered: 09/12/2017)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Sharon Fuller, City of Everett Clerk Designee on 9/12/2017, filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska. (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/13/2017)

Sept. 13, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Matthew J Segal on behalf of Defendant City of Everett. (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

Sept. 14, 2017

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Motion for Preliminary Injunction Briefing Schedule by parties (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 09/15/2017)

Sept. 15, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ramsey Ramerman on behalf of Defendant City of Everett. (Ramerman, Ramsey) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

Sept. 18, 2017

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STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BRIEFING SCHEDULE; Motion for preliminary injunction due 9/21/17; response due 10/23/17; reply/noting date 11/3/17. Oral Argument on the motion for preliminary injunction set for 11/21/2017 at 10:00 AM. City's answer due by 10/30/17 by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RS)

Sept. 18, 2017

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 City of Everett Ordinance No. 3559-17 (the Citywide Ordinance), # 2 Attachment 2 City of Everett Ordinance No. 3560-17 (the Dress-Code Ordinance), # 3 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/3/2017, (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

1 Attachment 1 City of Everett Ordinance No. 3559-17 (the Citywide Ordinance)

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2 Attachment 2 City of Everett Ordinance No. 3560-17 (the Dress-Code Ordinance)

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3 Proposed Order

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DECLARATION of Jason Sykes filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

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DECLARATION of Jovanna Edge filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

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DECLARATION of Leah Humphrey filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

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DECLARATION of Liberty Ziska filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

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DECLARATION of Natalie Bjerke filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

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DECLARATION of Brittany Giazzi filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

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DECLARATION of Juanita Castaneda Guerrero filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

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DECLARATION of Matteson Hernandez filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

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NOTICE of Association of Attorney by Sarah S Washburn on behalf of Defendant City of Everett. (Washburn, Sarah) (Entered: 09/22/2017)

Sept. 22, 2017

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DECLARATION of Amelia Powell filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 09/28/2017)

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NOTICE of Association of Attorney by Sarah C Johnson on behalf of Defendant City of Everett. (Johnson, Sarah) (Entered: 10/05/2017)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jamie L. Lisagor on behalf of Defendant City of Everett. (Lisagor, Jamie) (Entered: 10/10/2017)

Oct. 10, 2017

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ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due by 11/22/2017, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 11/8/2017, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 11/15/2017, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM) (Entered: 10/11/2017)

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to party(s) Juanita Castaneda Guerrero (an individual), filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Brittany Giazzi, Juanita Castaneda Guerrero, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska. (Scully, Keith) Modified on 10/16/2017 (ELS). (Entered: 10/16/2017)

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Notice of Docket Text Modification

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NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re 22 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Party(s), : edited text to reflect that the filing party was Juanita Casteneda Guerrero and not the other plaintiffs. (ELS)

Oct. 16, 2017

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to party(s) Brittany Giazzi (an individual), filed by Plaintiff Brittany Giazzi. (Scully, Keith) (Entered: 10/19/2017)

Oct. 19, 2017

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PRAECIPE to attach document re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Newman, Derek) (Entered: 10/22/2017)

Oct. 22, 2017

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MOTION to File Anonymous Declaration re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Defendant City of Everett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/17/2017, (Segal, Matthew) Modified on 10/24/2017: removed link to dkt. 8 per filer's request (SWT). (Entered: 10/23/2017)

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MOTION to Seal, filed by Defendant City of Everett. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/23/2017, (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

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NOTICE of Filing Notice of Filing SEALED CD Containing Video Recording in Paper or Physical Form (EXHIBIT J of Declaration of Matthew Segal, Dkt. # 32 ) with the Clerk's Office by Defendant City of Everett. re 26 Motion to Seal(Segal, Matthew) Modified on 10/24/2017 to indicate CD is filed under seal and to add link and text to related document (PM). (Entered: 10/23/2017)

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RESPONSE, by Defendant City of Everett, to 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 26 MOTION to Seal, 25 MOTION to File Anonymous Declaration. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Segal, Matthew) Modified on 10/24/2017: removed link to dkts. 25, 26 per filer's request (SWT). (Entered: 10/23/2017)

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DECLARATION of James Collier filed by Defendant City of Everett re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

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DECLARATION of James DeRousse filed by Defendant City of Everett re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

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DECLARATION of Dr. Mary Anne Layden filed by Defendant City of Everett re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

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DECLARATION of Matthew J. Segal filed by Defendant City of Everett 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 25 MOTION to File Anonymous Declaration re 26 MOTION to Seal, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - D, # 2 Exhibit E - Part 1, # 3 Exhibit E - Part 2, # 4 Exhibit E - Part 3, # 5 Exhibit F - J)(Segal, Matthew) Modified on 10/24/2017: removed link to dkts. 25, 26 per filer's request (SWT). (Entered: 10/23/2017)

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RECEIPT of SEALED re CD Containing Video Recordings (Exhibit J) re: 32 Declaration, 27 Notice of Filing Paper or Physical Materials. (Placed on Clerk's sealed documents filing shelf) (PM) (Entered: 10/24/2017)

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NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re 27 Notice of Filing Paper or Physical Materials: indicated CD is filed UNDER SEAL and added text and link to related document, Declaration of Matthew Segal 32 . (PM)

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NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re 28 Response to Motion, 32 Declaration, 25 MOTION to File Anonymous Declaration re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : Removed links per filer's request (SWT)

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Notice of Docket Text Modification

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ORDER granting Defendant's unopposed 26 Motion to File Under Seal Exhibit J (Video) 33 of the Declaration of Michael Segal 32 . Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,, and Affirmative Defenses by City of Everett.(Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 10/30/2017)

Oct. 30, 2017

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REPLY, filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska, TO RESPONSE to 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 11/03/2017)

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DECLARATION of Hannah S. Ard filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Newman, Derek) (Entered: 11/03/2017)

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order, filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska. Noting Date 11/17/2017, (Scully, Keith) (Entered: 11/07/2017)

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NOTICE of Intent to File Surreply re 37 Declaration, 36 Reply to Response to Motion ; filed by Defendant City of Everett. (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 11/07/2017)

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SURREPLY filed by Defendant City of Everett re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 11/08/2017)

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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER re parties' 38 Joint MOTION for Protective Order . Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (TH)

Nov. 13, 2017

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ORDER granting City of Everett's 25 Motion for Leave to File Anonymous Declaration. The City shall file the Declaration of Jane Doe in Support of the City's Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction within five (5) days of this Order. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (TH)

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DECLARATION of Jane Doe filed by Defendant City of Everett re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

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MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/13/2017, (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

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ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 44 Motion for Reconsideration, signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SWT)

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NOTICE of Hearing (changing time only) 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : ORAL ARGUMENT/Motion Hearing set for 11/21/2017 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(RM) (Entered: 11/16/2017)

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Notice of Hearing on Motion

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REPLY, filed by Defendant City of Everett, TO RESPONSE to 25 MOTION to File Anonymous Declaration re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 11/17/2017)

Nov. 17, 2017

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NOTIFICATION REGARDING PROPOSED VIDEO RECORDING. All parties have consented to the video recording of the MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 11/21/2017. Unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judge, the proceeding will be video recorded as part of the CAMERAS Pilot Project. (RM) (Entered: 11/20/2017)

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Notice of Consent - No Consent re Video Recording

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 47 Reply to Response to Motion by Defendant City of Everett (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman- Dep Clerk: Rhonda Miller; Pla Counsel: Derek Newman, Jessica Newman, Jason Sykes; Def Counsel: Sarah Johnson, Jamie Lisagor, Sarah Washburn, Ramsey, Ramerman; CR: Andrea Ramirez; Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 11/21/2017. Oral argument presented. Court will issue written order in ten days. (RM) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

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JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: 4. Filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska.(Scully, Keith) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

Nov. 22, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Rachel J Horvitz on behalf of Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska. (Horvitz, Rachel) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

Nov. 29, 2017

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PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) Agreement Regarding Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (Horvitz, Rachel) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

Nov. 29, 2017

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ORDER granting Defendant's 25 MOTION for Leave to File Anonymous Declaration. The Court will consider the Declaration of Jane Doe 25 -1 at this stage in the proceedings only. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)

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ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)

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ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND RELATED DATES; Length of Trial: *4 DAY* Bench Trial is set for 10/22/2018 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. Joinder of Parties due by 1/2/2018, Amended Pleadings due by 1/12/2018, Expert witness disclosure due 1/19/2018, Expert report due 2/23/2018, Rebuttal expert report due 3/30/2018, Motions due by 4/25/2018, Non-expert discovery cut-off is 5/4/2018, Expert discovery cut-off is 5/25/2018, Dispositive motions due by 6/25/2018, Motions in Limine due by 9/17/2018, Pretrial Order due by 10/10/2018, Trial briefs to be submitted by 10/10/2018, Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to be submitted by 10/10/2018, Pretrial Conference set for 10/12/2018 at 03:30 PM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM) (Entered: 12/05/2017)

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AGREEMENT REGARDING DISCOVERY OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION AND ORDER signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)

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NOTICE OF APPEAL to Ninth Circuit (17-36038) re 55 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Defendant City of Everett. Filing Fee $505, Receipt number 0981-5139860. (Lisagor, Jamie) Modified on 12/22/2017 to add CCA #(CDA). (Entered: 12/22/2017)

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USCA Case Number 17-36038 for 58 Notice of Appeal filed by City of Everett. (CDA) (Entered: 12/22/2017)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 11/21/2017 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman.Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Andrea Ramirez, andrea_ramirez@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8509. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/4/2018, (AR) (Entered: 01/04/2018)

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Joint Stipulated MOTION and Prop. Order Staying Proceedings Pending Appeal, filed by Defendant City of Everett. Noting Date 1/11/2018, (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 01/11/2018)

Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

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62

MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint, filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/2/2018, (Scully, Keith) (Entered: 01/12/2018)

Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 12, 2018

PACER
63

DECLARATION of Rachel Horvitz filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 62 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint (Scully, Keith) (Entered: 01/12/2018)

Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 12, 2018

PACER
64

ORDER Staying Proceedings Pending Appeal re parties' 61 Stipulated Motion. It is hereby ORDERED that the above-captioned lawsuit, including all proceedings, applicable discovery and other deadlines, and the trial date, is stayed until resolution of the City's preliminary injunction appeal or upon earlier motion by either Party to re-commence the lawsuit. The Clerk of the Court is directed to strike any pending case deadlines. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (TH)

Jan. 16, 2018

Jan. 16, 2018

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65

OPINION FROM USCA (17-36038) (NOT THE MANDATE) as to 58 Notice of Appeal filed by City of Everett. VACATED AND REMANDED.. (GT) (Entered: 07/03/2019)

July 3, 2019

July 3, 2019

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66

ORDER OF USCA (17-36038) as to 58 Notice of Appeal filed by City of Everett. (GT) (Entered: 07/03/2019)

July 3, 2019

July 3, 2019

PACER

Case Assigned/Reassigned to Judge

July 8, 2019

July 8, 2019

PACER

Case Assigned/Reassigned

July 8, 2019

July 8, 2019

PACER

Case Reassigned to Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. Judge Marsha J. Pechman no longer assigned to the case. All future filings shall bear the case number C17-1361 RSM. (PM)

July 8, 2019

July 8, 2019

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67

ORDER OF USCA (17-36038) as to 58 Notice of Appeal filed by City of Everett. (CDA) (Entered: 07/17/2019)

July 17, 2019

July 17, 2019

PACER
68

ORDER OF USCA (17-36038) as to 58 Notice of Appeal filed by City of Everett. (GT) (Entered: 09/06/2019)

Sept. 6, 2019

Sept. 6, 2019

PACER
69

ORDER OF USCA (17-36038) as to 58 Notice of Appeal filed by City of Everett. Plaintiffs-Appellees motion to stay the mandate pending filing of a petition for writ of certiorari is GRANTED. (GT) (Entered: 09/26/2019)

Sept. 26, 2019

Sept. 26, 2019

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70

ORDER OF USCA (17-36038) as to 58 Notice of Appeal filed by City of Everett. (GT) (Entered: 12/19/2019)

Dec. 19, 2019

Dec. 19, 2019

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71

ORDER OF USCA (17-36038) as to 58 Notice of Appeal filed by City of Everett. (GT) (Entered: 02/04/2020)

Feb. 4, 2020

Feb. 4, 2020

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72

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER REGARDING CASE SCHEDULE by parties (Sykes, Jason) (Entered: 10/19/2020)

Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

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73

ORDER re Parties' 72 Stipulation Regarding Case Schedule: On or before October 20, 2020, Plaintiffs will produce their expert reports and all supporting materials. On or before December 21, 2020, the City will produce its expert reports (including any rebuttal or reply to Plaintiffs' expert reports) and all supporting materials. On or before January 22, 2021, Plaintiffs will produce any expert reports they intend to rely on in rebuttal or reply to the City's expert reports and all supporting materials. The Court sets a dispositive motion noting date of March 12, 2021. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (MW)

Oct. 20, 2020

Oct. 20, 2020

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74

MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Defendant City of Everett. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/12/2021, (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 02/18/2021)

Feb. 18, 2021

Feb. 18, 2021

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75

DECLARATION of R. Ramerman filed by Defendant City of Everett re 74 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 02/18/2021)

Feb. 18, 2021

Feb. 18, 2021

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76

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1 - The Lewd Conduct Ordinance, # 2 Exhibit Attachment 2 - The Dress Code Ordinance, # 3 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/12/2021, (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 02/18/2021)

Feb. 18, 2021

Feb. 18, 2021

PACER
77

DECLARATION of Jason B. Sykes filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 76 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Newman, Derek) (Entered: 02/18/2021)

Feb. 18, 2021

Feb. 18, 2021

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78

RESPONSE, by Defendant City of Everett, to 76 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021

PACER
79

DECLARATION of Captain J. Irving filed by Defendant City of Everett re 76 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021

PACER
80

DECLARATION of R. Ramerman filed by Defendant City of Everett re 76 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021

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81

PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 76 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021

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82

RESPONSE, by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska, to 74 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Oral Argument Requested. (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021

PACER
83

DECLARATION of Tomi-Ann Roberts filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 74 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Newman, Derek) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021

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84

DECLARATION of Jonn D. Keamy filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 74 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Newman, Derek) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021

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85

DECLARATION of Jason B. Sykes filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska re 74 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Newman, Derek) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

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March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021

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86

REPLY, filed by Defendant City of Everett, TO RESPONSE to 76 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Segal, Matthew) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021

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87

REPLY, filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Bjerke, Jovanna Edge, Matteson Hernandez, Leah Humphrey, Amelia Powell, Liberty Ziska, TO RESPONSE to 76 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Newman, Derek) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021

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Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 11, 2017

Closing Date: May 16, 2023

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Eight bikini baristas

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City of Everett (Everett, Snohomish), City

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Amount Defendant Pays: $500,000

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female