Case: Cannavan v. County of Ventura

2:20-cv-10012 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Oct. 30, 2020

Closed Date: Sept. 3, 2022

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Case Summary

This is a case about inmates held at a county jail in Ventura County, California who were denied their right to vote via absentee ballots during the November 2020 presidential election. On October 30, 2020, an individual inmate, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated inmates held in the county jail, filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiffs sued Ventura County and the Ventura County Sheriff's Department under sta…

This is a case about inmates held at a county jail in Ventura County, California who were denied their right to vote via absentee ballots during the November 2020 presidential election.

On October 30, 2020, an individual inmate, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated inmates held in the county jail, filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiffs sued Ventura County and the Ventura County Sheriff's Department under state law, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sought class certification of the inmates, an emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), and injunctive and declaratory relief so that all eligible voters located at the county jail be delivered an absentee ballot to vote. They claimed that they were eligible voters who requested ballots to vote, but that the county jail informed them that there was a mistake and would not be able to provide them with ballots and, thus, deprived them of their right to vote.

In response, the defendants noted that sheriff officials were not responsible for conducting outreach to ask prisoners if they would like to vote, and also noted that the declarations made by the plaintiffs were merely hearsay. The defendants essentially alleged that the plaintiffs’ claims were false. In the defendants' amended answer, they asserted affirmative defenses including the statute of limitations, unclean hands, mootness, both qualified and absolute immunity, and other procedural deficiency claims.

On November 1, 2020, the Court issued an opinion finding the defendants' arguments to be unpersuasive. The Court concluded that the defendants' procedure to assist inmates receive absentee ballots was deficient and that the defendants failed to carry their burden of demonstrating that the procedure would survive strict scrutiny. Thus, the Court granted the plaintiffs' TRO and ordered the defendants to immediately obtain and deliver absentee ballots to the plaintiffs and all class members.

On April 19, 2022, the parties filed a Joint Notice of Settlement indicating that the parties reached a private settlement. The details of the settlement are unknown to the Clearinghouse at this time. 

On September 2, 2022, the parties dismissed the case with prejudice.

Summary Authors

Christopher Blaney (1/16/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Olguin, Fernando Manzano (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

McLane, David S (California)

Vogel, Brian Arnold (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Gardner, Emily T (California)

Porche, Marina Gatti (California)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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Verified Class Action Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

Oct. 30, 2020

Oct. 30, 2020

Complaint
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Certification and Notice of Interested Parties

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Oct. 30, 2020

Oct. 30, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Ex Parte Application for TRO and Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Oct. 30, 2020

Oct. 30, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Ex Parte Application for Order for Class Certification

Oct. 30, 2020

Oct. 30, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program

Oct. 30, 2020

Oct. 30, 2020

Other
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Defendants' Opposition to Ex Parte Application for TRO

Oct. 31, 2020

Oct. 31, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Reply Brief in Support of Application for TRO and Motion for PI and Application for Class Cert.

Nov. 1, 2020

Nov. 1, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Civil Minutes - Order re Ex Parte Application for TRO and Motion for PI

Nov. 1, 2020

Nov. 1, 2020

Order/Opinion

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Plaintiffs' Objections to Response to TRO and Application for Order to Inform Eligible Voters Not Just Registered Voters, and Provide Ballots to Eligible/Registered Voters

Nov. 3, 2020

Nov. 3, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Defendants' Answer to Verified Class Action Complaint and Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18593193/patrick-allen-cannavan-v-county-of-ventura/

Last updated June 1, 2026, 1:27 p.m.

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1 Oct. 30, 2020

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-28792725 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (Attorney David S McLane added to party Patrick Allen Cannavan(pty:pla))(McLane, David) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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2 Oct. 30, 2020

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (McLane, David) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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3 Oct. 30, 2020

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (McLane, David) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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4 Oct. 30, 2020

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan, (McLane, David) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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5 Oct. 30, 2020

Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Patrick Cannavan, # 2 Declaration David McLane, # 3 Declaration Brian Vogel, # 4 Proposed Order) (McLane, David) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

1 Declaration Patrick Cannavan

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4 Proposed Order

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6 Oct. 30, 2020

Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION to Certify Class filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (McLane, David) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

1 Proposed Order

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7 Oct. 30, 2020

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (jtil) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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8 Oct. 30, 2020

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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9 Oct. 30, 2020

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (jtil) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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10 Oct. 30, 2020

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: Order Re: Ex Parte Applications for Temporary Restraining Order and Class CertificationHaving reviewed and considered Patrick Allen Cannavans (plaintiff) Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. 5) and Ex Parte Application for Order for Class Certification (Dkt. 6) (collectively, Applications), filed on October 30, 2020, IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The County of Ventura and Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub (defendants) shall file their briefs in response to the Applications no later than October 31, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. 2. Plaintiff shall file his reply briefs in support of the Applications no later than November 1, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.3. Defendants shall be prepared to distribute forthwith absentee ballots to the putative class members on the morning of November 2, 2020, in the event that the court grants plaintiffs Applications. 4. Plaintiff shall forthwith serve defendants with a copy of this Order via email and personal service. (lc) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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11 Oct. 30, 2020

NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR ISSUED, SEE DOCUMENT 13, E-FILED ON 10/30/20. MINUTE ORDER (In Chambers) Order Re: Ex Parte Applications for Temporary Restraining Order and Class Certification by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (bm) Modified on 10/30/2020 (bm). Modified on 11/1/2020 (vdr). (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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12 Oct. 30, 2020

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan, upon Defendant All Defendants. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Breanna Garcia, Sheriff Office Asst. and Lori Key, Deputy Clerk of the Board, County of Ventura in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Vogel, Brian) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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13 Oct. 30, 2020

NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error, the following docket entry has been corrected as indicated below. Re: Minute Order (In Chambers) Order Re: Ex Parte Applications 11 . Other: Document 11 is a duplicate of document 10 . Please disregard. (bm) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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14 Oct. 30, 2020

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Brian Arnold Vogel counsel for Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. Adding Brian A. Vogel as counsel of record for Patrick Cannavan for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Patrick Cannavan. (Vogel, Brian) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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15 Oct. 30, 2020

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan, re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,,,, 10 served on 10-30-2020. (Vogel, Brian) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

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16 Oct. 31, 2020

OPPOSITION in opposition re: Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 5 filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration DECLARATION OF CECIL ARGUE IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, # 2 Declaration DECLARATION OF PATRICIA SALAS, IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER)(Attorney Emily T Gardner added to party County of Ventura(pty:dft), Attorney Emily T Gardner added to party Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub(pty:dft))(Gardner, Emily) (Entered: 10/31/2020)

1 Declaration DECLARATION OF CECIL ARGUE IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO PL

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2 Declaration DECLARATION OF PATRICIA SALAS, IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION T

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17 Nov. 1, 2020

REPLY Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 5, Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION to Certify Class 6 filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration David S. McLane, # 2 Exhibit A to DM Decl., # 3 Exhibit B to DM Decl., # 4 Exhibit C to DM Decl., # 5 Exhibit D to DM Decl., # 6 Exhibit E to DM Decl., # 7 Exhibit F to DM Decl.)(McLane, David) (Entered: 11/01/2020)

1 Declaration David S. McLane

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18 Nov. 1, 2020

SUPPLEMENT Exhibit G in support of Plaintiff's Reply to Oppsition to Ex parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (Vogel, Brian) (Entered: 11/01/2020)

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19 Nov. 1, 2020

SUPPLEMENT Declaration of Patrick Cannavan in Support of Reply to Opposition Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction and Exhibits I, J and K filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I - Kites, # 2 Exhibit J - Grievance responses, # 3 Exhibit K - Voter registration)(Vogel, Brian) (Entered: 11/01/2020)

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20 Nov. 1, 2020

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Order for [Conditional] Class Certification 6 is granted as set forth in this Order. The court provisionally certifies the following class: All inmates housed at Ventura County Jail as of the date of this Order who are eligible to vote and requested ballots, so they can vote in the 11/3/2020 election. The court provisionally appoints Patrick Allen Cannavan as class representative. The court provisionally appoints David S. McLane of Kaye, McLane, Bednarksi & Litt, LLP and Brian A. Vogel of The Law Offices of Brian A. Vogel, P.C. as class counsel. (vdr) (Entered: 11/01/2020)

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21 Nov. 1, 2020

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Motion for Preliminary Injunction 5 is granted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff is granted a temporary restraining order as set in this order. *See order for ruling and deadlines imposed by court.* (vdr) (Entered: 11/01/2020)

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22 Nov. 2, 2020

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Declaration 18, 19 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events - Motions and Related Filings - Responses/Replies/Other Motion Related Documents - Declaration (Motion related). Title page with caption and case number missing. 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. (iv) (Entered: 11/02/2020)

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23 Nov. 2, 2020

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), 14 . The following error(s) was/were found: Blank document. 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: 11/02/2020)

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24 Nov. 2, 2020

DEFENDANTS RESPONSE TO COURT ORDERS RE EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND CLASS CERTIFICATION; DECLARATION OF ERIC DOWD re Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 5, Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION to Certify Class 6 filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Assistant Sheriff Eric Dowd)(Gardner, Emily) (Entered: 11/02/2020)

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25 Nov. 3, 2020

OBJECTIONS TO COUNTYS RESPONSE TO TRO, AND EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR ORDER TO INFORM ELIGIBLE VOTERS NOT JUST REGISTERED VOTERS AND PROVIDE BALLOTS TO ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN ADDITION TO REGISTERED VOTERS re: Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 5, Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION to Certify Class 6 filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(McLane, David) (Entered: 11/03/2020)

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26 Nov. 3, 2020

OPPOSITION to Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 5, Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION to Certify Class 6 DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR ORDER TO INFORM ELIGIBLE VOTERS NOT JUST REGISTERED VOTERS AND PROVIDE BALLOTS TO ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN ADDITION TO REGISTERED VOTERS filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Gardner, Emily) (Entered: 11/03/2020)

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27 Nov. 3, 2020

Notice of Withdrawal of Objection/Opposition (Motion related), 25 filed by Plaintiffs Patrick Allen Cannavan. (McLane, David) (Entered: 11/03/2020)

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28 Nov. 3, 2020

TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. This matter has been assigned to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Court refers counsel to the Court's Initial Standing Order found on the Court's Website under Judge Olguin's Procedures and Schedules. Please read this Order carefully. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/03/2020)

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Nov. 3, 2020

Text Only Scheduling Notice

29 Nov. 4, 2020

DECLARATION OF ASSISTANT SHERIFF ERIC DOWD re Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 5, Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION to Certify Class 6 filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Gardner, Emily) (Entered: 11/04/2020)

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30 Nov. 4, 2020

DECLARATION OF ASSISTANT SHERIFF ERIC DOWD re Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 5, Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION to Certify Class 6 filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Gardner, Emily) (Entered: 11/04/2020)

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31 Nov. 19, 2020

ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub.(Gardner, Emily) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

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32 Nov. 20, 2020

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Scheduling Conference set for 2/4/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

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33 Dec. 23, 2020

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney David S McLane counsel for Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. Changing Firm Name to McLane, Bednarski & Litt, LLP. Filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (McLane, David) (Entered: 12/23/2020)

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34 Jan. 21, 2021

JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f) filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Porche, Marina) (Entered: 01/21/2021)

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35 Jan. 22, 2021

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Joint Rule 26 Report 34 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events - Other Filings - Pretrial and Trial Documents - Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan. 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. (iv) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

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36 Jan. 26, 2021

SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The court deems a Scheduling Conference unnecessary and hereby vacates the hearing. *See order for deadlines and requirements imposed.* (vdr) (Entered: 01/26/2021)

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37 Jan. 26, 2021

ORDER RE: SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr) (Entered: 01/26/2021)

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38 Jan. 26, 2021

ORDER RE: CLASS ACTION & REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr) (Entered: 01/26/2021)

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Jan. 26, 2021

Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only

39 Feb. 2, 2021

NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. correcting Report 34 Joint Rule 26(f) Report (Porche, Marina) (Entered: 02/02/2021)

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40 Feb. 11, 2021

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Marina Gatti Porche counsel for Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. Adding Marina Porche as counsel of record for County of Ventura; Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by defendants County of Ventura, et al.. (Attorney Marina Gatti Porche added to party County of Ventura(pty:dft), Attorney Marina Gatti Porche added to party Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub(pty:dft))(Porche, Marina) (Entered: 02/11/2021)

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41 Feb. 23, 2021

STIPULATION to amend Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 31 filed by defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defendants' amended answer to plaintiff's verified class action complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief, # 2 Proposed Order granting stipulation regarding filing of defendants' amended answer)(Porche, Marina) (Entered: 02/23/2021)

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42 Feb. 24, 2021

ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION 41 REGARDING FILING OF DEFENDANTS' AMENDED ANSWER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Defendants may file their amended answer no later than February 26, 2021. (iv) (Entered: 02/24/2021)

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43 Feb. 25, 2021

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Porche, Marina) (Entered: 02/25/2021)

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44 March 26, 2021

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to File First Amended Complaint, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. Motion set for hearing on 4/29/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 1 - Redlined Version of Proposed First Amended Complaint, # 2 Appendix 2 - Clean Version of Proposed First Amended Complaint, # 3 Declaration of David S. McLane, # 4 Proposed Order) (McLane, David) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

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45 April 8, 2021

OPPOSITION in opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to File First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 44 filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Porche, Marina) (Entered: 04/08/2021)

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46 April 8, 2021

REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to File First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 44 filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Porche, Marina) (Entered: 04/08/2021)

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47 April 8, 2021

DECLARATION of Tracy Martinez-Aguilar in opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to File First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 44 Plaintiff's Motion for leave to file a first amended complaint filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Porche, Marina) (Entered: 04/08/2021)

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48 April 13, 2021

NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. correcting Request for Judicial Notice, 46 (Porche, Marina) (Entered: 04/13/2021)

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49 April 15, 2021

REPLY NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to File First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 44 filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (McLane, David) (Entered: 04/15/2021)

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50 April 15, 2021

Objection Plaintiffs; Objection to Defendants' Request for Judicial Notice (Dkt. 46, 48) re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to File First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 44 filed by Plaintiff Patrick Allen Cannavan. (McLane, David) (Entered: 04/15/2021)

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51 April 22, 2021

TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, the Motion for Leave 44 is taken off the 4/29/2021 calendar and placed under submission. No appearances are needed on 4/29/2021. An order with the court's ruling will issue.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/22/2021)

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April 22, 2021

Text Only Scheduling Notice

52 July 8, 2021

STIPULATION to Reset Scheduling and Case Management Order Dates filed by Plaintiffs Patrick Allen Cannavan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(McLane, David) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

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53 July 12, 2021

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Emergency Ex Parte Application to 1) Depo 2 More Witnesses than Presumptive 10 Limit; 2) Compel Defendant Sheriff Ayub's Apex Deposition, and 3) Compel the Proposed PMK Depositions filed by Plaintiffs Patrick Allen Cannavan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Declaration E, # 6 Proposed Order) (McLane, David) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

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54 July 13, 2021

OPPOSITION in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Emergency Ex Parte Application to 1) Depo 2 More Witnesses than Presumptive 10 Limit; 2) Compel Defendant Sheriff Ayub's Apex Deposition, and 3) Compel the Proposed PMK Depositions 53 declaration of Marina Porche; Declaration of Tracy Martinez-Aguilar filed by Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub. (Porche, Marina) (Entered: 07/13/2021)

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55 July 14, 2021

ORDER RE STIPULATION 52 TO MODIFY SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER DATES by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See Order for dates and deadlines.* (iv) (Entered: 07/14/2021)

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56 July 16, 2021

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY EX PARTE APPLICATION IN PART AS MOOT AND IN THE REMAINING PART WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO REFILING AS A NOTICED MOTION 53 by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. Plaintiffs' request to take additional depositions beyond the presumptive ten-deposition cap is DENIED as MOOT. The request to take the apex deposition of Sheriff Ayub is DENIED on the current record, without prejudice to re-filing as a noticed motion after Plaintiffs attempt to obtain the information sought from Sheriff Ayub from other sources. (see document for further details) (hr) (Entered: 07/16/2021)

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57 July 16, 2021

ORDER RE: MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint 44 is granted. Plaintiff shall, no later than two court days from the filing date of this Order, file his First Amended Complaint. (iv) (Entered: 07/16/2021)

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58 July 19, 2021

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants County of Ventura, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub, Cecil Argue, Patricia Salas, Eric Dowd amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 JURY DEMAND, filed by Plaintiffs Patrick Allen Cannavan(McLane, David) (Entered: 07/19/2021)

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59 July 19, 2021

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, 58 filed by Plaintiffs Patrick Allen Cannavan. (McLane, David) (Entered: 07/19/2021)

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60 July 20, 2021

21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition, 58 as to Defendant Cecil Argue, Eric Dowd, Patricia Salas. (iv) (Entered: 07/20/2021)

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61 July 26, 2021

Continue

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62 July 28, 2021

Order

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63 Sept. 8, 2021

Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less)

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64 Sept. 29, 2021

Continue

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65 Sept. 30, 2021

Order

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66 Nov. 4, 2021

Appearance

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67 Nov. 4, 2021

Appearance

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68 Nov. 4, 2021

Appearance

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69 Nov. 19, 2021

Reset

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70 Nov. 29, 2021

Order

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71 Jan. 10, 2022

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SANCTIONS OR DISMISSAL by Judge Fernando M. Olguin.No later than January 18, 2022, the parties shall show cause in writing why sanctions should not be imposed for failure to comply with the Court's Case Management Order and Order of November 29, 2021. (iv)

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72 Jan. 11, 2022

Response

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73 Jan. 13, 2022

Amend/Correct

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74 Jan. 14, 2022

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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75 Feb. 17, 2022

Amend/Correct

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76 Feb. 19, 2022

Order

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77 March 31, 2022

Reset

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78 April 4, 2022

Order

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79 April 19, 2022

Settlement

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80 April 25, 2022

ORDER DISMISSING ACTION WITHOUT PREJUDICE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin, Having been advised by counsel that the above-entitled action has been settled, IT IS ORDERED that the above-captioned action is hereby dismissed without costs and without prejudi ce to the right, upon good cause shown within 60 days from the filing date of this Order, to re-open the action if settlement is not consummated. The court retains full jurisdiction over this action and this Order shall not prejudice any party to this action. RE: Notice of Settlement 79 . Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (aco)

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81 June 24, 2022

Status Report

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July 18, 2022

Generic Text Only Entry

83 July 20, 2022

Order

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84 Aug. 15, 2022

Vacate

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85 Aug. 17, 2022

Order

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86 Sept. 3, 2022

Dismiss Case

1 Proposed Order

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87 Sept. 3, 2022

Errata

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88 Sept. 3, 2022

Dismiss Case

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 30, 2020

Closing Date: Sept. 3, 2022

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs were a class of detainees in the Ventura County Corrections facilities who were eligible to vote in California and claimed that the Ventura County Sheriffs Department deprived the detainees of their right to vote.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

County

Ventura County, Sheriff Bill Ayub

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:20-cv-10012

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Voting Process Changes

Amount Defendant Pays: 0

Issues

Voting:

Voting: Physical/Effective Access

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