Case: Sinobia N. Brinkley v. District of Columbia

1:21-cv-01537 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: June 7, 2021

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On June 7, 2021, a Black woman police officer filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the District and the Metropolitan Police Department. She alleged that the Department discriminated against her on the basis of race, gender, age, and disability status. Plaintiff was represented by private counsel. In her complaint, she alleged that, starting in 2017, she experienced a pervasive culture of hyper-scrutiny, obscenity, hyper-sexuality, and unreasonable assignments and that the Department disproportionately disciplined, denied benefits, and made denigrating comments (including on the basis of disability) towards her and other Black women. The plaintiff complained both formally and informally but did not receive help; she alleged that this reporting was leaked and used as a basis for retaliation. Ultimately, the Department terminated her in 2021.

The plaintiff raised twelve claims: six claims of disparate treatment, hostile work environment, and retaliation on the basis of race and sex under the Civil Rights Act of 1964; three race discrimination claims under the Civil Rights Act of 1866 (regarding contracts); a claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 about disparate treatment on the basis of disability; and a claim for violation of the Whistleblower Protection Act due to retaliation. She sought monetary damages of not less than $250,000, for lost wages, lost reputation, lost career opportunities, mental pain and suffering, and reimbursement, as well as punitive damages. She also sought interest, costs, and fees, and to have her record cleaned and to be reinstated as a Senior Police Officer. Lastly, she asked the court to order the Metropolitan Police Department to train its supervisory officials on discrimination and to institute a policy and procedure against discrimination, retaliation, and hostile work environments.

On September 5, 2021, D.C. moved to dismiss the original complaint. On September 22, 2022, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint adding nine other experienced Black women police officers as plaintiffs. The new plaintiffs also complained of discrimination, firing, demotion, involuntary transfer, and attempts to bully them into quitting. They each joined various of the original twelve claims and demanded at least $250,000 in compensatory damages per plaintiff. The individual plaintiffs sought to represent the class of similarly situated Black woman police officers employed by the Department beginning in January 1, 2011 (up to 700 class members).

On December 6, 2021, D.C. moved to partially dismiss the amended complaint. On June 13, 2022, plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint adding a claim that one of the individual plaintiffs was unfairly denied leave, in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act. On July 22, 2022, D.C. moved to partially dismiss the second amended complaint, arguing that the plaintiffs had failed to exhaust their other remedies, that the claims were untimely and time-barred, and that some allegations failed to state a claim. D.C. also sought partial summary judgment, arguing that the claims would all eventually fail on the merits. This motion remains pending as of May 2023.

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Keith, Pamela M. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Bluming, Micah Ian (District of Columbia)

Disney, Pamela A. (District of Columbia)

Lopez, Burth Gilbert (District of Columbia)

Martini, Ryan (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Walton, Reggie B. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Keith, Pamela M. (District of Columbia)

Temple, Donald Melvin (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Bluming, Micah Ian (District of Columbia)

Disney, Pamela A. (District of Columbia)

Lopez, Burth Gilbert (District of Columbia)

Martini, Ryan (District of Columbia)

Medley, Philip Alexander (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 1:21-cv-01537	Complaint	June 7, 2021	June 7, 2021 Complaint
9 1:21-cv-01537	First Consolidated Complaint for Declaratory, Injunctive and Compensatory Relief Brinkley v. District of Columbia	Sept. 22, 2021	Sept. 22, 2021 Complaint
28 1:21-cv-01537	Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint for Declaratory, Injunctive and Compensatory Relief Brinkley v. District of Columbia	June 13, 2022	June 13, 2022 Complaint

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Last updated March 8, 2026, 6:21 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8508846) filed by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons Summons)(Temple, Donald) (Entered: 06/07/2021) 1 Exhibit 1 View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 View on RECAP 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 4 Summons Summons View on RECAP	June 7, 2021	June 7, 2021 RECAP
2	SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, District of Columbia Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 06/08/2021)	June 8, 2021	June 8, 2021
	Case Assigned to Judge Reggie B. Walton. (adh, )	June 8, 2021	June 8, 2021
	Case Assigned/Reassigned	June 8, 2021	June 8, 2021
3	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the District of Columbia Attorney General. Date of Service Upon District of Columbia Attorney General 7/16/2021. Answer due for ALL D.C. DEFENDANTS by 8/6/2021. (Temple, Donald) (Entered: 07/23/2021)	July 23, 2021	July 23, 2021
4	GENERAL ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES BEFORE THE HONORABLE REGGIE B. WALTON. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on July 26, 2021. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 07/26/2021)	July 26, 2021	July 26, 2021
5	NOTICE of Appearance by Burth Gilbert Lopez on behalf of All Defendants (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 08/04/2021)	Aug. 4, 2021	Aug. 4, 2021
6	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 08/04/2021)	Aug. 4, 2021	Aug. 4, 2021
	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 6 Defendant's Consent Motion to Extend the Deadline to Respond to the Complaint, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before September 5, 2021, the defendant shall file its answer or otherwise respond to the plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on August 9, 2021. (lcrbw3)	Aug. 9, 2021	Aug. 9, 2021
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to	Aug. 9, 2021	Aug. 9, 2021
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 9/5/2021, (hs)	Aug. 10, 2021	Aug. 10, 2021
	Set/Reset Deadlines	Aug. 10, 2021	Aug. 10, 2021
7	MOTION to Dismiss by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 09/05/2021)	Sept. 5, 2021	Sept. 5, 2021
8	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Temple, Donald) Modified event on 9/16/2021 (ztd). (Entered: 09/15/2021)	Sept. 15, 2021	Sept. 15, 2021
	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 8 Plaintiff's Consent Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Her Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before October 25, 2021, the plaintiff shall file her opposition to the defendant's motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on September 20, 2021. (lcrbw3)	Sept. 20, 2021	Sept. 20, 2021
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's Response due by 10/25/2021 (hs)	Sept. 20, 2021	Sept. 20, 2021
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply	Sept. 20, 2021	Sept. 20, 2021
	Set/Reset Deadlines	Sept. 20, 2021	Sept. 20, 2021
9	AMENDED COMPLAINT against DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with Jury Demand filed by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1 to 4)(Temple, Donald) (Entered: 09/22/2021) 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1 to 4 View on RECAP	Sept. 22, 2021	Sept. 22, 2021 RECAP
10	NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Martini on behalf of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Martini, Ryan) (Entered: 09/29/2021)	Sept. 29, 2021	Sept. 29, 2021
11	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Amended Complaint by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 09/29/2021)	Sept. 29, 2021	Sept. 29, 2021
12	ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that 11 Defendant District of Columbia's Consent Motion to Extend the Deadline to Respond to the Amended Complaint is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before December 6, 2021, the District of Columbia shall file its answer or otherwise respond to the plaintiffs' amended Complaint. It is further ORDERED that 7 Defendant District of Columbia's Motion to Partially Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on October 12, 2021. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 10/12/2021)	Oct. 12, 2021	Oct. 12, 2021
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 12/6/2021, (hs)	Oct. 12, 2021	Oct. 12, 2021
	Set/Reset Deadlines	Oct. 12, 2021	Oct. 12, 2021
13	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Martini, Ryan) (Entered: 12/06/2021)	Dec. 6, 2021	Dec. 6, 2021
14	Partial MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by MURIEL BOWSER, ROBERT CONTE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 7)(Lopez, Burth). Added MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on 12/7/2021 (ztth). (Entered: 12/06/2021)	Dec. 6, 2021	Dec. 6, 2021
15	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 14 Partial MOTION to Dismiss Amended ComplaintMOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Temple, Donald) (Entered: 12/09/2021)	Dec. 9, 2021	Dec. 9, 2021
	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendants' 13 Consent Motion for Leave to File Memorandum of Points and Authorities Longer Than 45 Pages, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the defendants' 14 Partial Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint is ACCEPTED AS FILED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 15, 2021. (lcrbw3)	Dec. 15, 2021	Dec. 15, 2021
	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiffs' 15 Consent Motion for Enlargement of Time, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before January 17, 2022, the plaintiffs shall file their opposition to the defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 15, 2021. (lcrbw3)	Dec. 15, 2021	Dec. 15, 2021
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's Response due by 1/17/2022 (hs)	Dec. 15, 2021	Dec. 15, 2021
	Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages	Dec. 15, 2021	Dec. 15, 2021
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply	Dec. 15, 2021	Dec. 15, 2021
	Set/Reset Deadlines	Dec. 15, 2021	Dec. 15, 2021
16	NOTICE of Appearance by Philip Alexander Medley on behalf of All Defendants (Medley, Philip) (Entered: 01/13/2022)	Jan. 13, 2022	Jan. 13, 2022
17	MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3-5)(Temple, Donald) (Entered: 01/18/2022)	Jan. 18, 2022	Jan. 18, 2022
18	RESPONSE re 14 Partial MOTION to Dismiss Amended ComplaintMOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Temple, Donald) (Entered: 01/18/2022)	Jan. 18, 2022	Jan. 18, 2022
19	ERRATA by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY re 17 MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Temple, Donald) (Entered: 01/19/2022)	Jan. 19, 2022	Jan. 19, 2022
20	ERRATA by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY re 18 Response to motion filed by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Pt.1, # 2 Exhibit 1-Pt.2, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Temple, Donald) (Entered: 01/19/2022)	Jan. 19, 2022	Jan. 19, 2022
21	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by MURIEL BOWSER, ROBERT CONTE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 01/21/2022)	Jan. 21, 2022	Jan. 21, 2022
22	Memorandum in opposition to re 17 MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by MURIEL BOWSER, ROBERT CONTE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 02/01/2022)	Feb. 1, 2022	Feb. 1, 2022
23	ERRATA by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY re 17 MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Red-lined Amended Complaint)(Temple, Donald) (Entered: 02/03/2022)	Feb. 3, 2022	Feb. 3, 2022
24	REPLY to opposition to motion re 17 MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Temple, Donald) (Entered: 02/09/2022)	Feb. 9, 2022	Feb. 9, 2022
25	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to MURIEL BOWSER, ROBERT CONTE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Attorney Philip Alexander Medley terminated. (Medley, Philip) (Entered: 05/05/2022)	May 5, 2022	May 5, 2022
26	NOTICE of Appearance by Pamela M. Keith on behalf of TABATHA KNIGHT (Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 06/02/2022)	June 2, 2022	June 2, 2022
27	ORDER. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 9, 2022. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 06/09/2022)	June 9, 2022	June 9, 2022
28	AMENDED COMPLAINT against DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with Jury Demand filed by TIARA BROWN, REGENNA GRIER, TAMIKA HAMPTON, KAREN CARR, LASHAUN LOCKERMAN, CHANEL DICKERSON, TABATHA KNIGHT, SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY, LESLIE CLARK, KIA MITCHELL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3 - 5)(ztth) (Entered: 06/14/2022)	June 13, 2022	June 13, 2022 RECAP
	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference set for 7/6/2022 at 9:30 AM via teleconference before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (zcdw)	June 13, 2022	June 13, 2022
	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings	June 13, 2022	June 13, 2022
29	First MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the 2nd Amended Complaint by MURIEL BOWSER, ROBERT CONTE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 06/16/2022)	June 16, 2022	June 16, 2022
30	ORDER. Upon consideration of the Defendant District of Columbia's Consent Motion to Extend the Deadline to Respond to the Second Amended Complaint, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the 29 Defendant District of Columbia's Consent Motion to Extend the Deadline to Respond to the Second Amended Complaint is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before July 23, 2022, the District of Columbia shall file its answer to the plaintiffs' second amended complaint. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 17, 2022. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 06/17/2022)	June 17, 2022	June 17, 2022
	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Answer to second amended complaint due by 7/23/2022. (zcdw)	June 21, 2022	June 21, 2022
	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings	June 22, 2022	June 22, 2022
31	ORDER. In accordance with the oral rulings issued at the status conference held on July 6, 2022, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before July 23, 2022, the defendants shall file their motion to dismiss. It is further ORDERED that, on or before August 15, 2022, the plaintiffs shall file their opposition to the defendants' motion to dismiss. It is further ORDERED that, on or before September 6, 2022, the defendants shall file their reply to the plaintiffs' opposition. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a status conference on December 6, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. via teleconference by calling 1-877-873-8017 and entering the Court's access code (8583213) followed by the pound key (#). This status conference will serve as a target date for the Courts resolution of the pending motions. In the event that the Court is unable to resolve the motion by this date, the parties will be advised in advance that the status conference will be continued to a later date. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on July 6, 2022. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 07/06/2022)	July 6, 2022	July 6, 2022
	Minute Entry for proceedings held Telephonically before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 7/6/2022. Parties Updated The Court On The Current Posture Of This Matter. District Of Columbia Response To The Amended Complaint due by 7/22/2022. Plaintiff Opposition due by 8/15/2022. Defendant Reply due by 9/6/2022. Status Conference set for 12/6/2022 at 9:00 AM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter TAMMY NESTOR.) (mac)	July 6, 2022	July 6, 2022
	~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings AND Status Conference	July 6, 2022	July 6, 2022
	Status Conference AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings	July 6, 2022	July 6, 2022
	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Motion to dismiss due by 7/23/2022. Response due by 8/15/2022. Reply due by 9/6/2022. Status Conference set for 12/6/2022 at 9:00 AM via teleconference before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (zcdw)	July 7, 2022	July 7, 2022
	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings	July 7, 2022	July 7, 2022
32	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 07/22/2022)	July 22, 2022	July 22, 2022
33	Partial MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 7)(Lopez, Burth). Added MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on 7/25/2022 (zed). (Entered: 07/22/2022) 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 View on PACER 4 Exhibit Ex. 4 View on PACER 5 Exhibit Ex. 5 View on PACER 6 Exhibit Ex. 6 View on PACER 7 Exhibit Ex. 7 View on PACER	July 22, 2022	July 22, 2022 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendants' 32 Consent Motion for Leave to File Memorandum of Points and Authorities Longer than 45 Pages, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the defendants' 32 Consent Motion for Leave to File Memorandum of Points and Authorities Longer than 45 Pages is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the defendants' 33 Motion for Partial Dismissal of the Amended Complaint, or, in the Alternative, for Partial Summary Judgement, is ACCEPTED AS FILED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on August 2, 2022. (lcrbw3)	Aug. 2, 2022	Aug. 2, 2022
	Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages	Aug. 2, 2022	Aug. 2, 2022
34	Memorandum in opposition to re 33 Motion to Dismiss,, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, filed by TIARA BROWN, KAREN CARR, LESLIE CLARK, CHANEL DICKERSON, REGENNA GRIER, TAMIKA HAMPTON, TABATHA KNIGHT, LASHAUN LOCKERMAN, KIA MITCHELL, SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 08/15/2022)	Aug. 15, 2022	Aug. 15, 2022
35	NOTICE of Appearance by Micah Ian Bluming on behalf of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Bluming, Micah) (Entered: 08/16/2022)	Aug. 16, 2022	Aug. 16, 2022
36	REPLY to opposition to motion for partial dismissal of 2nd Amended Complaint filed by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 09/06/2022)	Sept. 6, 2022	Sept. 6, 2022
	MINUTE ORDER. The Court requiring additional time to consider the pending motion in this case, it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for December 6, 2022, is CONTINUED to March 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 1, 2022. (lcrbw3)	Dec. 1, 2022	Dec. 1, 2022
	.Order	Dec. 1, 2022	Dec. 1, 2022
37	NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Pamela A. Disney on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Micah Bluming (Disney, Pamela) (Entered: 02/21/2023)	Feb. 21, 2023	Feb. 21, 2023
	.Order	March 7, 2023	March 7, 2023
	Set/Reset Hearings	March 7, 2023	March 7, 2023
	MINUTE ORDER. The Court requiring additional time to consider the pending motion in this case, it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for March 13, 2023, is CONTINUED to June 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The parties shall appear before the Court for a status conference, via teleconference, by calling 1-877-873-8017 and entering the Court's access code (8583213) followed by the pound key (#). This status conference will serve as a target date for the resolution of the pending motion. In the event that the Court is unable to resolve the motion by this date, the parties will be advised in advance that the status conference will be continued to a later date. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on March 7, 2023. (lcrbw3)	March 7, 2023	March 7, 2023
	Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference reset for 6/12/2023 at 10:00 AM via teleconference before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (zalh)	March 7, 2023	March 7, 2023
	MINUTE ORDER. The Court requiring additional time to consider the pending motion in this case, it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for June 12, 2023, is CONTINUED to September 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The parties shall appear before the Court for a status conference, via teleconference, by calling 1-877-873-8017 and entering the Court's access code (8583213) followed by the pound key (#). This status conference will serve as a target date for the resolution of the pending motion. In the event that the Court is unable to resolve the motion by this date, the parties will be advised in advance that the status conference will be continued to a later date. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 8, 2023. (lcrbw3)	June 8, 2023	June 8, 2023
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings	June 8, 2023	June 8, 2023
	MINUTE ORDER. The Court requiring additional time to consider the pending motion in this case, it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for September 18, 2023, is CONTINUED to December 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The parties shall appear before the Court for a status conference, via teleconference, by calling 1-877-873-8017 and entering the Court's access code (8583213) followed by the pound key (#). This status conference will serve as a target date for the resolution of the pending motion. In the event that the Court is unable to resolve the motion by this date, the parties will be advised in advance that the status conference will be continued to a later date. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on September 12, 2023. (lcrbw3)	Sept. 12, 2023	Sept. 12, 2023
	.Order	Sept. 12, 2023	Sept. 12, 2023
	Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 12/11/2023 at 10:00 AM via teleconference before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (zalh)	Sept. 13, 2023	Sept. 13, 2023
	Set/Reset Hearings	Sept. 13, 2023	Sept. 13, 2023
38	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Attorney Burth Gilbert Lopez terminated. (Lopez, Burth) (Entered: 10/06/2023)	Oct. 6, 2023	Oct. 6, 2023
	MINUTE ORDER. The Court requiring additional time to consider the pending motion in this case, it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for December 11, 2023, is CONTINUED to April 29, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The parties shall appear before the Court via teleconference, by calling 1-877-873-8017 and entering the Court's access code (8583213) followed by the pound key (#). This status conference will serve as a target date for the resolution of the defendant's pending motion. In the event that the Court is unable to resolve the motion by this date, the parties will be advised in advance that the status conference will be continued to a later date. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 4, 2023. (lcrbw3)	Dec. 4, 2023	Dec. 4, 2023
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings	Dec. 4, 2023	Dec. 4, 2023
39	ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the 28 Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint for Declaratory, Injunctive and Compensatory Relief is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. It is further ORDERED that, on or before May 1, 2024, the plaintiffs shall file a third amended complaint, which is limited to the named plaintiffs' individual claims. It is further ORDERED that the 33 Defendant's Motion for Partial Dismissal of the Amended Complaint, or, in the Alternative, for Partial Summary Judgment is DENIED AS MOOT. It is further ORDERED that, on or before May 22, 2024, the defendant shall file an amended motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' third amended complaint, if it chooses to do so. It is further ORDERED that, on or before June 5, 2024, the plaintiffs shall file their opposition to the defendant's amended motion to dismiss, if one is filed. It is further ORDERED that, on or before June 12, 2024, the defendant shall file its reply in support of its amended motion to dismiss, if necessary. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on March 27, 2024. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 03/27/2024)	March 27, 2024	March 27, 2024
	MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Court's March 27, 2024 Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for April 29, 2024, is CONTINUED to September 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The parties shall appear before the Court via teleconference, by calling 1-877-873-8017 and entering the Court's access code (8583213) followed by the pound key (#). This status conference will serve as a target date for the resolution of the defendant's amended motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' third complaint, if it chooses to file one. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 24, 2024. (lcrbw3)	April 24, 2024	April 24, 2024
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings	April 24, 2024	April 24, 2024
40	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend 28 Amended Complaint, by TIARA BROWN, KAREN CARR, LESLIE CLARK, CHANEL DICKERSON, REGENNA GRIER, TAMIKA HAMPTON, TABATHA KNIGHT, LASHAUN LOCKERMAN, KIA MITCHELL, SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 04/26/2024)	April 26, 2024	April 26, 2024
41	ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the 40 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Their Amended Complaint is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before June 7, 2024, the plaintiffs shall file a third amended complaint, which is limited to the named plaintiffs' individual claims. It is further ORDERED that, on or before June 28, 2024, the defendant shall file an amended motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' third amended complaint, if it chooses to do so. It is further ORDERED that, on or before July 19, 2024, the plaintiffs shall file their opposition to the defendant's amended motion to dismiss, if necessary. It is further ORDERED that, on or before August 2, 2024, the defendant shall file its reply in support of its amended motion to dismiss, if necessary. It is further ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for September 4, 2024, is CONTINUED to October 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. This status conference will serve as a target date for the resolution of the defendant's amended motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' third complaint, if it chooses to file one. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 29, 2024. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 04/29/2024)	April 29, 2024	April 29, 2024
42	AMENDED COMPLAINT Third Amended Complaint against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by TIARA BROWN, REGENNA GRIER, TAMIKA HAMPTON, KAREN CARR, LASHAUN LOCKERMAN, CHANEL DICKERSON, TABATHA KNIGHT, SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY, LESLIE CLARK, KIA MITCHELL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-4 to Third Am. Comp)(Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 06/07/2024)	June 7, 2024	June 7, 2024
43	NOTICE of Filing of Redline Comparison of Third Am. Comp by TIARA BROWN, KAREN CARR, LESLIE CLARK, CHANEL DICKERSON, REGENNA GRIER, TAMIKA HAMPTON, TABATHA KNIGHT, LASHAUN LOCKERMAN, KIA MITCHELL, SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY re 42 Amended Complaint, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redline Comparison of Third Am. Comp.)(Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 06/07/2024)	June 7, 2024	June 7, 2024
44	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the Third Amended Complaint by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Razzaque, Jhumur) (Entered: 06/25/2024)	June 25, 2024	June 25, 2024
45	ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that 44 Defendant District of Columbia's Motion to Extend the Deadline to Respond to the Third Amended Complaint is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before July 26, 2024, the defendant shall file an amended motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' third amended complaint. It is further ORDERED that, on or before August 16, 2024, the plaintiffs shall file their opposition to the defendant's amended motion to dismiss. It is further ORDERED that, on or before August 30, 2024, the defendant shall file its reply in support of its amended motion to dismiss. It is further ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for October 25, 2024, is CONTINUED to November 22, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. This status conference will serve as a target date for the resolution of the defendant's amended motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' third complaint. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 27, 2024. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 06/27/2024)	June 27, 2024	June 27, 2024
46	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Attorney Jhumur Razzaque terminated. (Razzaque, Jhumur) (Entered: 07/19/2024)	July 19, 2024	July 19, 2024
47	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Martini, Ryan) (Entered: 07/26/2024)	July 26, 2024	July 26, 2024
48	Partial MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint, Partial MOTION for Summary Judgment by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit)(Martini, Ryan) (Entered: 07/26/2024)	July 26, 2024	July 26, 2024
	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 47 Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Memorandum of Points and Authorities Longer Than 45 Pages, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the 48 Defendant's Motion for Partial Dismissal of the Third Amended Complaint, or, in the Alternative, for Partial Summary Judgment is ACCEPTED AS FILED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on July 30, 2024. (lcrbw3)	July 30, 2024	July 30, 2024
	Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages	July 30, 2024	July 30, 2024
49	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 48 Partial MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended ComplaintPartial MOTION for Summary Judgment by TIARA BROWN, KAREN CARR, LESLIE CLARK, CHANEL DICKERSON, REGENNA GRIER, TAMIKA HAMPTON, TABATHA KNIGHT, LASHAUN LOCKERMAN, KIA MITCHELL, SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 08/09/2024)	Aug. 9, 2024	Aug. 9, 2024
	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 49 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion for an Extension to File Their Opposition to Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss and Partial Motion for Summary Judgment, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before September 19, 2024, the plaintiffs shall file their opposition to the defendant's motion to dismiss. It is further ORDERED that, on or before October 18, 2024, the defendant shall file its reply in support of its motion to dismiss. It is further ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for November 22, 2024, is CONTINUED to December 20, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. This status conference will serve as a target date for the resolution of the defendant's motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' third complaint. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on August 9, 2024. (lcrbw3)	Aug. 9, 2024	Aug. 9, 2024
50	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 48 Partial MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended ComplaintPartial MOTION for Summary Judgment by TIARA BROWN, KAREN CARR, LESLIE CLARK, CHANEL DICKERSON, REGENNA GRIER, TAMIKA HAMPTON, TABATHA KNIGHT, LASHAUN LOCKERMAN, KIA MITCHELL, SINOBIA N. BRINKLEY. (Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 09/13/2024)	Sept. 13, 2024	Sept. 13, 2024
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings	Sept. 13, 2024	Sept. 13, 2024
	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 50 Plaintiffs' Second Consent Motion for an Extension to File Their Opposition to Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss and Partial Motion for Summary Judgment, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before October 4, 2024, the plaintiffs shall file their opposition to the defendant's motion to dismiss. It is further ORDERED that, on or before November 1, 2024, the defendant shall file its reply in support of its motion to dismiss. It is further ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for December 20, 2024, is CONTINUED to January 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This status conference will serve as a target date for the resolution of the defendant's motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' third complaint. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on September 13, 2024. (lcrbw3) Modified on 9/16/2024. (zalh)	Sept. 13, 2024	Sept. 13, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Disability Rights

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 7, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The putative class-action class consists of all Black women police officers employed by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department after January 1, 2011. The representative class consists of 10 such Black women police officers who allege that they were discriminated against during their time at the Department.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

State

District of Columbia

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:21-cv-01537

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.:

Disability and Disability Rights:

Depression

Mental impairment

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Demotion

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Discipline

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Age discrimination

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Race discrimination

Sex discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Sinobia N. Brinkley v. District of Columbia, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/43922/ (last updated 3/3/2023).