Case: Luna v. County of Kern

COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF against All Defendants by Dorothy Velasquez, Oscar Luna, Gary Rodriguez, Alicia Puentes. (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0972-6433300) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 04/22/2016)

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Matthew Jimenez Barragan* *MALDEF* *634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor* *Los Angeles, CA 90014*. (Jessen, A) (Entered: 04/22/2016)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Matthew Jimenez Barragan* *MALDEF* *634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor* *Los Angeles, CA 90014*. (Jessen, A) (Entered: 04/22/2016)

CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED: Initial Scheduling Conference set for 7/22/2016 at 08:30 AM in Bakersfield at 19th Street (JLT) before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order, # 2 Consent Form, # 3 VDRP) (Jessen, A) (Entered: 04/22/2016)

NOTICE of NONCOMPLIANCE With Electronic Filing Requirement (Local Rule 135(g)): Attorney Denise M. Hulett is directed to register for CM/ECF. (Jessen, A) (Entered: 04/22/2016)

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Notice of Noncompliance with Electronic Filing Requirement served on Denise M Hulett. (Jessen, A)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Leticia Perez served on 4/26/2016, answer due 5/17/2016. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Mary B. Bedard served on 4/26/2016, answer due 5/17/2016. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Mick Gleason served on 4/26/2016, answer due 5/17/2016. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Mike Maggard served on 4/26/2016, answer due 5/17/2016. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Zack Scrivner served on 4/26/2016, answer due 5/17/2016. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: County of Kern served on 4/26/2016, answer due 5/17/2016. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: David Couch served on 4/26/2016, answer due 5/17/2016. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: John Nilon served on 4/26/2016, answer due 5/17/2016. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Kern County Board of Supervisors served on 4/26/2016, answer due 5/17/2016. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

CERTIFICATE of SERVICE by Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/17/2016)

MOTION to DISMISS by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner. Attorney Skinnell, Christopher Elliott added. Motion Hearing set for 6/21/2016 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 05/17/2016)

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REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner in re 16 Motion to Dismiss,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Allan Krauter, # 2 Declaration of Christopher Skinnell, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit K)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 05/17/2016)

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2 Declaration of Christopher Skinnell

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5 Exhibit C

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6 Exhibit D

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OBJECTIONS by Plaintiffs Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez to 17 Request for Judicial Notice,,. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 06/07/2016)

OPPOSITION by Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez to 16 MOTION to DISMISS. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Denying Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 06/07/2016)

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REPLY by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner re 19 Opposition to Motion. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

RESPONSE by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner to 18 Objections. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

MINUTE ORDER: (TIME CHANGE ONLY) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 6/16/2016; 16 Motion to Dismiss on calendar 6/21/2016, WILL BE HEARD at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. The parties are encouraged to appear telephonically and may do so by dialing 877-402-9757 (access code 6966236), at the time of the hearing. Because the court may be hearing other matters using the same conference line, please wait to state your appearance until your case has been called and appearances are requested. Keep all background noise to a minimum. At least 24 hours prior to the hearing you must email Courtroom Deputy Renee Gaumnitz, at RGaumnitz@caed.uscourts.gov, to advise the court you will be appearing telephonically. (Gaumnitz, R) (Entered: 06/16/2016)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: MOTION HEARING held on 6/21/2016, 16 Motion to Dismiss argued and submitted; a written decision will issue. Plaintiffs' Counsel Denise Hulett and Matthew Barragan present. Defendants' Counsel Christopher Skinnell present. Court Reporter/CD Number: Karen Hooven. (Gaumnitz, R) (Entered: 06/21/2016)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Marguerite Mary Leoni on behalf of County of Kern, Kern County Board of Supervisors. Attorney Leoni, Marguerite Mary added. (Leoni, Marguerite) (Entered: 06/30/2016)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 7/8/2016: In light of the pending motion to dismiss, the Initial Scheduling Conference set for 7/22/2016 at 08:30 AM is CONTINUED to 9/13/2016 at 09:30 AM in Bakersfield at 510 19th Street (JLT) before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Telephonic appearances via CourtCall are authorized. (Hall, S) (Entered: 07/08/2016)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Hilary Jones Gibson on behalf of County of Kern, Kern County Board of Supervisors. Attorney Gibson, Hilary Jones added. (Gibson, Hilary) (Entered: 07/13/2016)

Order Denying Defendants' 16 Motion to Dismiss, signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/2/2016. (Rosales, O)

JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 9/13/2016. Case SCHEDULED; Court to issue Scheduling Order. Plaintiffs Counsel Denise Hulett (telephonic) present. Defendants Counsel Marguerite Leoni and Christopher Skinnell (telephonic) present. Court Reporter/CD Number: ECRO/FTR - Hall. (Hall, S) (Entered: 09/13/2016)

SCHEDULING ORDER, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 9/13/2016. Pleading Amendment Deadline 1/20/2017. Discovery Deadlines: Initial Disclosures 10/4/2016; Non-Expert and Expert 2/10/2017. Non-Dispositive Motion Deadlines: Filed by 2/20/2017; Hearing by 3/27/2017. Dispositive Motion Deadlines: Filed by 4/7/2017; Hearing by 5/16/2017. Settlement Conference set for 3/1/2017 at 01:30 PM in Bakersfield at 510 19th Street (JLT) before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Pretrial Conference set for 6/5/2017 at 03:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Jury Trial set for 8/29/2017 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Hall, S)

ANSWER by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner.(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 09/20/2016)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Oscar Luna for proceedings held on September 13, 2016 before Judge Dale A. Drozd. Court Reporter ECRO Fresno. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 09/23/2016)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 9/13/2016, before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE filed by ECRO, Phone number 559-499-5928 or 559-499-5980 E-mail Fresno_ECRO@caed.uscourts.gov. 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. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 10/17/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/27/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/27/2016. (Rosales, O) (Entered: 09/26/2016)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 1/19/2017: Pursuant to the parties' request, the Court sets an INFORMAL TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE re Discovery Dispute for 1/19/2017 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. The parties shall utilize the dial-in instructions provided by defense counsel to participate in the conference. (Hall, S) (Entered: 01/19/2017)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston: INFORMAL TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE RE: DISCOVERY DISPUTE NOT HELD on 1/19/2017; the Court was advised that the parties reached a resolution of the discovery dispute. (Hall, S) (Entered: 01/19/2017)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 2/22/2017: At the parties' request, the Settlement Conference set for 3/1/2017 at 01:30 PM is CONTINUED to 3/16/2017 at 09:30 AM in Bakersfield at 510 19th Street (JLT) before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Hall, S) (Entered: 02/22/2017)

NOTICE OF LODGING OF CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT by All Plaintiffs. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 03/09/2017)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 3/16/2017; CASE NOT SETTLED. Plaintiffs Counsel Denise Hulett and Matthew Barragan present. Defendants Counsel Marguerite Leoni and Christopher Skinnell present. (Hall, S) (Entered: 03/16/2017)

MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez. Motion Hearing set for 5/2/2017 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: # 1 Points and Authorities, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Joint Statement of Undisputed Facts, # 4 Plaintiffs' Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, # 5 Declaration of Denise Hulett, # 6 Exhibit 1, # 7 Exhibit 2, # 8 Exhibit 3, # 9 Exhibit 4, # 10 Exhibit 5, # 11 Exhibit 6, # 12 Exhibit 7, # 13 Exhibit 8, # 14 Exhibit 9, # 15 Exhibit 10, # 16 Exhibit 11, # 17 Exhibit 12, # 18 Exhibit 13, # 19 Exhibit 14, # 20 Exhibit 15, # 21 Exhibit 16, # 22 Exhibit 17)(Hulett, Denise) (Entered: 04/03/2017)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT of Lodged Deposition Transcripts of Douglas Mark Johnson, Ph. D, Gary Gerard Rodriguez, Sam Ramirez, Dolores Huerta and Allan Krauter in CD form submitted by Attorney Denise Hulett - CD's forwarded to DAD chambers. (No Notice of Lodging was filed by the attorney). (Marrujo, C) (Entered: 04/07/2017)

OPPOSITION by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner to 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

RESPONSE by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner to 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

DECLARATION of Allan Krauter in OPPOSITION TO 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

DECLARATION of Dr. Douglas Johnson in OPPOSITION TO 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

DECLARATION of Lorelei Oviatt in OPPOSITION TO 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

DECLARATION of Alan Christensen in OPPOSITION TO 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

DECLARATION of John Nilon in OPPOSITION TO 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

DECLARATION of Christopher Skinnell in OPPOSITION TO 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Excerpts of Ely Deposition, # 2 Exhibit Excerpts of Johnson Deposition, # 3 Exhibit Excerpts of Krauter Deposition, # 4 Exhibit Excerpts of Krauter II Deposition, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit Excerpts of Oscar Luna Interrogatory Responses, # 7 Exhibit Excerpts of Alicia Puentes Interrogatory Responses, # 8 Exhibit Excerpts of Dorothy Velasquez Interrogatory Responses, # 9 Exhibit Excerpts of Gary Rodriguez Interrogatory Responses, # 10 Exhibit Excerpts of Rodriguez Deposition, # 11 Exhibit Excerpts of Ely Testimony in Jauregui v. City of Palmdale)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

OBJECTIONS by Defendants Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner to 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Objection Letter OBJECTIONS TO HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBIT 5 (LEGISLATIVE MAPS, DKT. #39-10) IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, # 2 Objection Letter DEFENDANTS OBJECTIONS TO THE TESTIMONY OF PLAINTIFFS EXPERT, DAVID ELY, # 3 Objection Letter OBJECTIONS TO DEPOSITION TESTIMONY OF DOLORES HUERTA (HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBIT 11, DKT. #39-16) IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, # 4 Objection Letter OBJECTIONS TO DEPOSITION TESTIMONY OF ALLAN DAVID KRAUTER (HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBITS 13 & 14) IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, # 5 Objection Letter OBJECTIONS TO DEPOSITION TESTIMONY OF GARY RODRIGUEZ (HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBIT 9, DKT. #39-14) IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, # 6 Objection Letter OBJECTIONS TO DEPOSITION TESTIMONY OF SAM RAMIREZ (HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBIT 11, DKT. #39-15) IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

STIPULATION re Steven Ochoa & Related Topics by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

NOTICE LODGING OF TRANSCRIPT OF DAVID ELY (FEBRUARY 2, 2017) by All Defendants. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

REQUEST for Oral Argument by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner re 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by Dorothy Velasquez, Gary Rodriguez, Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner in re 41 Opposition to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner in re 41 Opposition to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 10, # 2 Exhibit 11, # 3 Exhibit 12, # 4 Exhibit 13, # 5 Exhibit 14, # 6 Exhibit 15, # 7 Exhibit 16)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner in re 41 Opposition to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 17, # 2 Exhibit 18)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner in re 41 Opposition to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 19)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

REPLY by Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez re 39 MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Barragan, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6)(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 04/25/2017)

RESPONSE by Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez to 49 Objections,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Response TO DEFENDANTS OBJECTIONS TO HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBIT 5 (LEGISLATIVE MAPS, DKT. #39-10), # 2 Response TO DEFENDANTS OBJECTIONS TO THE TESTIMONY OF PLAINTIFFS EXPERT, DAVID ELY, # 3 Response TO DEFENDANTS OBJECTIONS TO DEPOSITION TESTIMONY OF DOLORES HUERTA (HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBIT 11, DKT. #39-16), # 4 Response TO DEFENDANTS OBJECTIONS TO DEPOSITION TESTIMONY OF ALLAN DAVID KRAUTER (HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBITS 13 & 14), # 5 Response TO DEFENDANTS OBJECTIONS TO DEPOSITION TESTIMONY OF GARY RODRIGUEZ (HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBIT 9, DKT. #39-14), # 6 Response TO DEFENDANTS OBJECTIONS TO DEPOSITION TESTIMONY OF SAM RAMIREZ (HULETT DECLARATION EXHIBIT 11, DKT. #39-15))(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 04/25/2017)

OBJECTIONS by Plaintiffs Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez to 44 Declaration,. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 04/25/2017)

MINUTE ORDER: (TIME CHANGE ONLY) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 4/27/2017; The 39 motion for summary judgment 5/2/2017, WILL BE HEARD at 10:45 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. The parties are encouraged to appear telephonically and may do so by dialing 877-402-9757 (access code 6966236), at the time of the hearing. Because the court may be hearing other matters using the same conference line, please wait to state your appearance until your case has been called and appearances are requested. Keep all background noise to a minimum. At least 24 hours prior to the hearing you must email Courtroom Deputy Renee Gaumnitz, at RGaumnitz@caed.uscourts.gov, to advise the court you will be appearing telephonically. (Thorp, J) (Entered: 04/27/2017)

RESPONSE by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon to 59 Objections. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/27/2017)

NOTICE OF LODGING OF TRANSCRIPT OF LORELEI OVIATT (JANUARY 12, 2017) by All Plaintiffs. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 04/27/2017)

RESPONSE by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon to 57 Reply,. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/27/2017)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: MOTION HEARING held on 5/2/2017. 39 Motion for Summary Judgment argued and submitted, a written decision will issue. Plaintiffs' Counsel Denise Hulett telephonically present. Defendants' Counsel Marguerite Leon and Christopher Skinnell personally present. Court Reporter/CD Number: Karen Hooven. (Gaumnitz, R) (Entered: 05/02/2017)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner for proceedings held on May 2, 2017 before Judge Hon. Dale A. Drozd. Court Reporter Karen Hooven. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 5-2-17, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment before District Judge Dale A. Drozd, filed by Court Reporter Karen Hooven, Phone number 559-264-0584 E-mail karenhooven@yahoo.com. 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. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 6/2/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/9/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2017. (Hooven, K) (Entered: 05/09/2017)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 5/11/2017: Pursuant to the parties' request, the Court sets an INFORMAL TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE re Discovery Dispute for 5/11/2017 at 03:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Counsel shall appear via teleconference by dialing (888) 557-8511 and entering Access Code 1652736. (Hall, S) (Entered: 05/11/2017)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston: INFORMAL TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE held in chambers and off the record on 5/11/2017; Court to issue written Order. Plaintiffs Counsel Denise Hulett and Matthew Barragan present. Defendants Counsel Marguerite Leoni and Christopher Skinnell present. (Hall, S) (Entered: 05/11/2017)

ORDER After Informal Telephonic Conference re Discovery Dispute, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 5/11/2017. (Hall, S)

***STRICKEN PER MINUTE ORDER 72*** MOTION to STRIKE (PURSUANT TO FRCP 37(c)(1)) PLAINTIFFS MAY 9, 2017 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF UNTIMELY EXPERT OPINIONS by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner. Motion Hearing set for 6/6/2017 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Motion, # 2 Declaration of Marguerite Mary Leoni (with Exhibits), # 3 Notice of Lodging of Deposition Transcripts (Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes & Dorothy Velasquez))(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 05/15/2017)

***STRICKEN PER MINUTE ORDER 72*** AMENDED MOTION to STRIKE amending 70 MOTION to STRIKE (PURSUANT TO FRCP 37(c)(1)) PLAINTIFFS MAY 9, 2017 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF UNTIMELY EXPERT OPINIONS (to Correct Hearing Date on Caption Page) by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner. Motion Hearing set for 6/6/2017 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Motion, # 2 Declaration of Marguerite Mary Leoni (with Exhibits), # 3 Notice of Lodging of Deposition Transcripts (Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes & Dorothy Velasquez))(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 05/15/2017)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 5/16/2017: The motion to strike (Doc. 70 ) and amended motion to strike (Doc. 71 ) are STRICKEN. The Court specifically ordered the parties to comply with the procedures set forth in Local Rule 251(c) and neither motion does so. If the defendants still wish to pursue this issue, they may file their notice of motion, as required by Local Rule 251 no later than noon on May 17, 2017. (Hall, S) (Entered: 05/16/2017)

MOTION for DISCOVERY to STRIKE (PURSUANT TO FRCP 37(c)(1)) PLAINTIFFS' MAY 9, 2017 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF UNTIMELY EXPERT OPINIONS by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner. Motion Hearing set for 6/6/2017 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 05/16/2017)

***STRICKEN***MINUTE ORDER: (Text Only) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 5/19/2017. Both the hearing on defendants' 73 motion for discovery to strike and the pretrial conference are ADVANCED to 6/5/2017, at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. A response to the 73 discovery motion is due 5/23/2017, any reply is due 5/30/2017. (Gaumnitz, R) Modified (stricken per 76 minute order) on 5/22/2017 (Gaumnitz, R). (Entered: 05/19/2017)

NOTICE and Request for Clarification if Appropriate by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner re 73 MOTION for DISCOVERY to STRIKE (PURSUANT TO FRCP 37(c)(1)) PLAINTIFFS' MAY 9, 2017 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF UNTIMELY EXPERT OPINIONS. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 05/19/2017)

MINUTE ORDER: (Text Only) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 5/22/2017. In response to defendants' 75 request for clarification, the court's prior 74 minute order is STRICKEN. Both the pretrial conference and the hearing on defendants' anticipated motion to challenge the "supplementation" made by Mr. Ely (see Doc. No. 69 ) are ADVANCED to 6/5/2017, at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. In accordance with the court's prior 69 order, both sides shall cooperate in filing a joint statement regarding their discovery disagreement no later than 5/25/2017. The parties are directed to conform to Local Rule 251(c) in all other respects. (Gaumnitz, R) (Entered: 05/22/2017)

STATEMENT of All Parties (JOINT) by Defendants Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner re 73 MOTION for DISCOVERY to STRIKE (PURSUANT TO FRCP 37(c)(1)) PLAINTIFFS' MAY 9, 2017 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF UNTIMELY EXPERT OPINIONS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Declaration of Marguerite Mary Leoni in Support of Motion to Strike, # 7 Exhibit of Matthew J. Barragan in Opposition to Motion to Strike)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 05/23/2017)

PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Defendants Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner.(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 05/29/2017)

ORDER Denying Plaintiffs' 39 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 6/1/2017. (Gaumnitz, R)

MINUTE ORDER: (Text Only) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 6/5/2017; the parties are encouraged to appear telephonically for the hearing on calendar 6/5/2017, TODAY, and may do so by dialing 877-402-9757 (access code 6966236), at 2:30pm. Please email Courtroom Deputy Renee Gaumnitz, at RGaumnitz@caed.uscourts.gov, to advise the court you will be appearing telephonically. (Gaumnitz, R) (Entered: 06/05/2017)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: MOTION HEARING held on 6/5/2017. Defendants' 73 motion for discovery to strike argued; plaintiffs' counsel will check with plaintiffs regarding pursuing use of maps; defendants' counsel will check the availability of their witnesses should the trial be continued; parties to confer regarding any disputes and advise the court what they are; Final Pretrial Conference continued to 6/12/2017, at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Parties may appear telephonically by dialing 877-402-9757 (access code 6966236), at the time of the hearing. At least 24 hours prior to the hearing parties must email Courtroom Deputy Renee Gaumnitz, at RGaumnitz@caed.uscourts.gov, to advise the court of any telephonic appearances. Parties requested a Bench Trial with a new time estimate of two weeks. Plaintiffs' Counsel Denise Hulett and Matthew Barragan personally present. Defendants' Counsel Marguerite Leoni and Christopher Skinnell telephonically present. Court Reporter/CD Number: Karen Hooven. (Gaumnitz, R) (Entered: 06/06/2017)

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner: Amended 78 Pretrial Statement. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 06/09/2017)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 6/12/2017. Plaintiffs' counsel indicated her clients would like to use maps and requested eight week continuance of trial; defendants' counsel was not able to confirm availability of their witnesses and requested a scheduling conference be set before the magistrate judge; Final Pretrial Conference continued to 6/23/2017, at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Parties may appear telephonically by dialing 877-402-9757 (access code 6966236), at the time of the hearing. At least 24 hours prior to the hearing parties must email Courtroom Deputy Renee Gaumnitz, at RGaumnitz@caed.uscourts.gov, to advise the court of any telephonic appearances. The court has not ruled on defendants' 73 motion for discovery to strike. Anything the parties can advise the court re their respective positions in advance would be appreciated as the hearing will be limited to 20 minutes. Plaintiffs' Counsel Denise Hulett and Matthew Barragan telephonically present. Defendants' Counsel Christopher Skinnell and Marguerute Leoni telephonically present. Court Reporter/CD Number: Karen Hooven. (Gaumnitz, R) (Entered: 06/12/2017)

STATEMENT of Defendants re Continuance of the Trial Date to Permit Further Discovery Concerning Plaintiffs' Untimely-Disclosed Illustrative Map by Defendants Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner re 83 Pretrial Conference,,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Marguerite Mary Leoni)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

STATEMENT of Plaintiffs Concerning Trial Schedule by Plaintiffs Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Denise Hulett, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Hulett, Denise) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: TELEPHONIC PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 6/23/2017. Bench Trial IS re-set for 12/5/2017 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Plaintiffs Counsel Denise Hulett & Matthew Barragan (telephonic) Defendants Counsel Christopher Skinnel (telephonic) Court Reporter: Peggy Crawford. (Kusamura, W) Modified (corrected to reflect bench trial) on 6/26/2017 (Gaumnitz, R). (Entered: 06/23/2017)

MINUTE ORDER: (TEXT ENTRY ONLY) Consistent with the court's order resetting the bench trial in this matter 86, defendants' motion 73 is denied, signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 6/23/2017. (Kusamura, W) Modified on 6/26/2017 (Gaumnitz, R). (Entered: 06/23/2017)

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Setting Discovery- and Trial-Related Deadlines in Connection with the December 5 Trial Date re 86 Pretrial Conference,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings, by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 06/28/2017)

ORDER Granting 88 Stipulation Regarding Discovery and Pretrial Schedule, signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 7/6/2017. (Motions to exclude expert testimony due by 9/15/2017; oppositions to Daubert motions due by 10/2/2017; any replies in support of Daubert motions due by 10/9/2017; Hearing on Daubert motions and Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/16/2017, at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd; Bench Trial set for 12/5/2017, at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd.) (Gaumnitz, R)

SUBSTITUTION of ATTORNEY - PROPOSED, submitted by Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 08/17/2017)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Denise Hulett on behalf of Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez. (Hulett, Denise) (Entered: 08/17/2017)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 9/5/2017: Pursuant to the parties' request, the Court sets an INFORMAL TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE re Discovery Dispute for 9/5/2017 at 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Counsel shall appear via teleconference by dialing (888) 557-8511 and entering Access Code 1652736. (Hall, S) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston: INFORMAL TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE RE DISCOVERY DISPUTE held off the record on 9/5/2017. Court to issue written Order. Plaintiffs Counsel Denise Hulett, Tanya Pellegrini and Julia Gomez present. Defendants Counsel Marguerite Leoni and Christopher Skinnell present. (Hall, S) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

ORDER After Informal Telephonic Conference re Discovery Dispute, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 9/5/2017. (Hall, S)

DECLARATION of Marguerite Mary Leoni in SUPPORT OF 99 MOTION IN LIMINE to Limit or Exclude Testimony of Plaintiffs' Expert, Dr. Albert Camarillo (FRE 702). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 09/15/2017)

NOTICE of Lodging of Full Depositions on DVD (Local Rule 133[j]) by All Defendants re 96 Declaration, 100 Declaration, 98 Declaration,. (Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 09/15/2017)

MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude the Testimony of Defendants' Expert Witness, Dr. Jonathan Katz by Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez. Motion Hearing set for 10/16/2017 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Motion to Exclude the Testimony of Defendants' Expert Witness, Dr. Jonathan N. Katz, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration of Denise Hulett in Support of Motion to Exclude the Testimony of Defendants' Expert Witness, Dr. Jonathan N. Katz, # 4 Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit 2, # 6 Exhibit 3, # 7 Exhibit 4, # 8 Exhibit 5)(Hulett, Denise) (Entered: 09/15/2017)

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NOTICE OF LODGING OF DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT OF DR. JONATHAN N. KATZ by Oscar Luna, Alicia Puentes, Gary Rodriguez, Dorothy Velasquez re 102 MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude the Testimony of Defendants' Expert Witness, Dr. Jonathan Katz. (Hulett, Denise) (Entered: 09/15/2017)

MOTION IN LIMINE to Limit or Exclude Testimony of Plaintiffs' Expert, Dr. J. Morgan Kousser (FRE 702) by Mary B. Bedard, David Couch, County of Kern, Mick Gleason, Kern County Board of Supervisors, Mike Maggard, John Nilon, Leticia Perez, Zack Scrivner. Motion Hearing set for 10/16/2017 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points & Authorities, # 2 Proposed Order)(Skinnell, Christopher) (Entered: 09/15/2017)