Case: Greene v. City of Beverly Hills

2:24-cv-05916 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: July 15, 2024

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Case Summary

This is a class action lawsuit alleging that the Beverly Hills Police Department engaged in systemic racial profiling and employed unconstitutional policing practices against Black Americans.  On July 15, 2024, two Black men filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeking to represent a class of Black individuals who were detained or arrested by the Beverly Hills Police Department ("BHPD") without being convicted of any crime.  Represented by private…

This is a class action lawsuit alleging that the Beverly Hills Police Department engaged in systemic racial profiling and employed unconstitutional policing practices against Black Americans. 

On July 15, 2024, two Black men filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeking to represent a class of Black individuals who were detained or arrested by the Beverly Hills Police Department ("BHPD") without being convicted of any crime.  Represented by private counsel, plaintiffs sued the City of Beverly Hills, the Chief of Police, a BHPD officer, and ten anonymous employees of BHPD. 

Plaintiffs brought claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments, as well as related state-law civil rights claims under the Bane Act for false arrest and imprisonment. Specifically, plaintiffs alleged that the defendants unlawfully and unreasonably detained them without reasonable suspicion or probable cause, and that those actions were motivated by their race. Furthermore, plaintiffs alleged that they had been arrested without a warrant, and that the arrests were intentional and the seizures were unreasonable. In addition, they alleged violation of their procedural and substantive due process rights through malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. Finally, plaintiffs brought claims for alleged violation of their Equal Protection rights on the basis that the City of Beverly had a widespread pattern and practice of racial profiling. The plaintiffs sought monetary damages and injunctive relief. The case was assigned to Judge Fernando M. Olguin.

On October 3, 2024, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, changing the makeup of the class based on the date of prosecution. The original proposed class was composed of individuals prosecuted from June 1, 2022 through June 1, 2024. The amended complaint proposed instead a class of individuals prosecuted from July 15, 2022 onwards. 

On November 4, 2024, the City filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the class was overly broad and inadequately defined, and that plaintiffs failed to plead sufficient facts to establish discriminatory intent or malicious prosecution.and not necessary.

On February 25, 2025, plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint refining factual allegations and identifying additional individual officers as defendants. On March 27, 2025, the court dismissed claims and class allegations to the extent they sought to represent or obtain relief for individuals who had been convicted of offenses arising from their encounters with the Beverly Hills Police Department. The court concluded that the operative complaint impermissibly swept in convicted individuals, whereas plaintiffs’ theory of liability and class framing were limited to people detained, arrested, or prosecuted without resulting convictions. Because the complaint did not plausibly support claims on behalf of convicted persons, the court struck those allegations and dismissed those portions of the case. 

Plaintiffs filed objections and oppositions in early April 2025, and the court addressed these filings through a series of rulings and minute orders during April. On April 25, 2025, the magistrate judge entered a protective order to govern discovery. The court subsequently issued orders addressing these objections and scheduling further proceedings.

From May through the fall of 2025, the docket reflects continued motion practice, attorney substitutions, discovery-related disputes, and orders resolving issues such as scheduling, subpoenas, and various objections. Several hearings were continued or decided on the papers. As of November 2025, the case is ongoing in pretrial discovery and motion practice.

 

Summary Authors

Renuka Wagh (12/10/2024)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Gage, Bradley C. (California)

Sadr, Milad (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Lothson, Andrew A. (California)

Reliford, Arthur J. (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Olguin, Fernando Manzano

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:24-cv-05916

Complaint for Monetary Damages and Injunctive Relief; Demand for Jury Trial

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

Complaint
36

2:24-cv-05916

First Amended Complaint for Monetary Damage and Injunctive Relief; Demand for Jury Trial

Oct. 3, 2024

Oct. 3, 2024

Complaint
51

2:24-cv-05916

Second Amended Complaint

Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

Complaint
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2:24-cv-05916

Defendants City Of Beverly Hills, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, Pierre Romain, Sean Reynolds, Jake Spurgeon, Erik Pena, And Matthew Lopez’s Notice Of Motion And Motion To Dismiss And Strike Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Complaint

Greene et al. v. City of Beverly Hills et al.

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Last updated March 24, 2026, 4:46 a.m.

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COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-37830754 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Ian Greene, James Beaver, Deondre Marques Jones. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7) (Attorney Milad Sadr added to party James Beaver(pty:bkmov), Attorney Milad Sadr added to party Ian Greene(pty:pla), Attorney Milad Sadr added to party Deondre Marques Jones(pty:pla))(Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Movant James Beaver, Plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs All Plaintiffs, identifying IAN GREENE, DEONDRE MARQUES JONES, JAMES BEAVER, CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, MARK STAINBROOK, JERRY WHITTAKER, PIERRE ROMAIN. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (jtil) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by plaintiff James Beaver, Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by Plaintiff James Beaver, Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by Plaintiff James Beaver, Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by Plaintiff James Beaver, Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Benjamin Crump. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (jtil) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint 1 as to Defendant City of Beverly Hills. (lom) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint 1 as to Defendant Jerry Whittaker. (lom) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint 1 as to Defendant Mark Stainbrook. (lom) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint 1 as to Defendant Pierre Romain. (lom) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff James Beaver, Deondre Marques Jones, Ian Greene, upon Defendant City of Beverly Hills served on 7/18/2024, answer due 8/8/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Megan Mumby - City Clerk in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff James Beaver, Deondre Marques Jones, Ian Greene, upon Defendant Mark Stainbrook served on 7/26/2024, answer due 8/16/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mark Stainbrook in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff James Beaver, Deondre Marques Jones, Ian Greene, upon Defendant Pierre Romain served on 7/26/2024, answer due 8/16/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Pierre Romain in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff James Beaver, Deondre Marques Jones, Ian Greene, upon Defendant Jerry Whittaker served on 7/26/2024, answer due 8/16/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jerry Whittaker in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

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STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response filed by Defendant City of Beverly Hills.(Attorney Jeanne L Tollison added to party City of Beverly Hills(pty:dft))(Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 08/02/2024)

Aug. 2, 2024

Aug. 2, 2024

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ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT to this Court's General Order in the Matter of Assignment of Cases and Duties to the District Judges. Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:21-cv-08698 FMO(RAOx). Case transferred from Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar to Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:24-cv-05916 FMO(RAOx). Signed by Judge Fernando M. Olguin (rn) (Entered: 08/05/2024)

Aug. 5, 2024

Aug. 5, 2024

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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: 08/06/2024)

Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

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(In Chambers) Order to Show Cause by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. No later than 8/19/2024, each separately-represented party shall file a Memorandum Re: Consolidation. If the parties agree that the cases should be consolidated, they shall file a stipulation in lieu of Memorandum by 8/16/2024. (vdr) (Entered: 08/12/2024)

Aug. 12, 2024

Aug. 12, 2024

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STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker.(Attorney Jeanne L Tollison added to party Pierre Romain (pty:dft), Attorney Jeanne L Tollison added to party Mark Stainbrook(pty:dft), Attorney Jeanne L Tollison added to party Jerry Whittaker(pty:dft))(Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

Aug. 13, 2024

Aug. 13, 2024

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MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Opposition filed by plaintiff James Beaver, Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. Re: Order to Show Cause, 23 (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

Aug. 19, 2024

Aug. 19, 2024

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DEFENDANTS' MEMORANDUM RE: CONSOLIDATION PER DKT. 23 filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. regarding Order to Show Cause, 23 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

Aug. 19, 2024

Aug. 19, 2024

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Susan E. Sullivan to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38084831) filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

Aug. 23, 2024

Aug. 23, 2024

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ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: granting 27 Non-Resident Attorney Susan E. Sullivan APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, designating Jeanne Tollison as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) (Entered: 08/26/2024)

Aug. 26, 2024

Aug. 26, 2024

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 26, 2024

Aug. 26, 2024

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Thurgood Wynn counsel for Plaintiffs James Beaver, Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. Filed by Plaintiff Co-Counsel Thurgood Wynn. (Attorney Thurgood Wynn added to party James Beaver(pty:pla), Attorney Thurgood Wynn added to party Ian Greene(pty:pla), Attorney Thurgood Wynn added to party Deondre Marques Jones(pty:pla))(Wynn, Thurgood) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

Aug. 27, 2024

Aug. 27, 2024

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Arthur I. Reliford, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38111876) filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

Aug. 28, 2024

Aug. 28, 2024

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ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: granting 30 Non-Resident Attorney Arthur J. Reliford APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, designating Jeanne Tollison as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) (Entered: 08/30/2024)

Aug. 30, 2024

Aug. 30, 2024

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 30, 2024

Aug. 30, 2024

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STIPULATION to AMEND Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by plaintiffs James Beaver, Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 09/04/2024)

Sept. 4, 2024

Sept. 4, 2024

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ORDER ON JOINT STIPULATION 32 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Plaintiffs have leave to file a first amended complaint by 10/3/2024. Defendants shall have up to 30 days to file a responsive pleading after the first amended complaint is filed. (vdr) (Entered: 09/05/2024)

Sept. 5, 2024

Sept. 5, 2024

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph E. Tennial to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38224117) filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 09/17/2024)

Sept. 17, 2024

Sept. 17, 2024

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ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: granting 34 Non-Resident Attorney Joseph E Tennial APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain,Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, designating Jeanne Tollison as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Plaintiff All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 JURY DEMAND, filed by plaintiff James Beaver, Deondre Marques Jones, Ian Greene (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 9)(Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

Oct. 3, 2024

Oct. 3, 2024

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Allegations Amended Complaint/Petition, 36 filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, Pierre Romain. Motion set for hearing on 12/5/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order) (Sullivan, Susan) (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Scheduling Conference set for 12/5/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr) (Entered: 11/05/2024)

Nov. 5, 2024

Nov. 5, 2024

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew A. Lothson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, Pierre Romain (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38536016) filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, Pierre Romain. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 11/06/2024)

Nov. 6, 2024

Nov. 6, 2024

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ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: granting 39 Non-Resident Attorney Andrew A. Lothson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of defendants City of Beverly Hills, Pierre Romain,Mark Stainbrook,Jerry Whittaker, designating Jeanne Tollison as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024

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Opposition Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Allegations Amended Complaint/Petition, 36 37 filed by Plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 11/14/2024)

Nov. 14, 2024

Nov. 14, 2024

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JOINT RULE 26(f) REPORT REPORT filed by Plaintiff Ian Greene. (Spencer, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

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REPLY In Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Allegations Amended Complaint/Petition, 36 37 filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, Pierre Romain. (Sullivan, Susan) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

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SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER RE: CLASS ACTIONS & REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. the court deems a Scheduling Conference unnecessary and hereby vacates the hearing. Any motion for class certification shall be filed no later than 9/8/2025 and noticed for hearing regularly under the Local Rules. *See order for deadlines and requirements imposed.* (vdr) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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ORDER RE: MOTIONS FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, the Motion to Strike and Dismiss 37 is taken off the 12/5/2024 calendar and placed under submission. No appearances are required on 12/5/2024. An order with the court's ruling will issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

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NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Jeanne L Tollison counsel for Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, Pierre Romain. Changing firm name to WALSWORTH LLP. Changing e-mail to jtollison@walsworthlaw.com. Filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, Pierre Romain. (Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

Dec. 3, 2024

Dec. 3, 2024

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Susan E. Sullivan counsel for Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker, Pierre Romain. Joseph E. Tennial is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Stainbrook, and Pierre Romain. (Sullivan, Susan) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

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Joint STIPULATION to AMEND Amended Complaint/Petition, 36 filed by plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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ORDER ON JOINT STIPULATION 49 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. A second amended complaint may be filed within one business day of the entry of this order. Defendants shall have up to 30 days to file a responsive pleading after the second amended complaint is filed. (vdr) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

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SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Amended Complaint/Petition, 36, filed by plaintiffs Deondre Marques Jones, Ian Greene (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-9)(Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Thurgood Wynn counsel for Plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones, James Beaver. Filed by Plaintiff Co-Counsel Thurgood Wynn. (Wynn, Thurgood) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition 51 filed by plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition 51 filed by plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition 51 filed by plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition 51 filed by plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Sadr, Milad) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123) 52 . The following error(s) was/were found: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123 erroneously indicates 'at least one member of the firm will continue to serve as counsel of record'. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Application for Substitution of Attorney G-01. Other error(s) with document(s): Form G-01. 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: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

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First APPLICATION TO WITHDRAW ATTORNEY Thurgood Wynn as counsel of record filed by Co-Counsel for Plaintiff Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones, James Beaver. (Wynn, Thurgood) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition 51 as to Defendant Sean Reynolds. (iv) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition 51 as to Defendant Jake Spurgeon. (iv) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition 51 as to Defendant Matthew Lopez. (iv) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition 51 as to Defendant Eric Pena. (iv) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Application to Withdraw 58 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. 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. (iv) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

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Corrected APPLICATION TO WITHDRAW ATTORNEY Thurgood Wynn as counsel of record filed by Co-Counsel for Plaintiff Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones, James Beaver. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Withdrawal of Counsel) (Wynn, Thurgood) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

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ORDER ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTION OR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY 64 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The request of Thurgood Wynn to withdraw as attorney of record for Ian Greene, et al. is GRANTED. (iv) (Entered: 03/01/2025)

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Allegations Amended Complaint/Petition 51 filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. Motion set for hearing on 4/24/2025 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order) (Attorney Susan E. Sullivan added to party Matthew Lopez(pty:dft), Attorney Susan E. Sullivan added to party Eric Pena(pty:dft), Attorney Susan E. Sullivan added to party Sean Reynolds(pty:dft), Attorney Susan E. Sullivan added to party Jake Spurgeon(pty:dft)) (Sullivan, Susan) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

RECAP
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Opposition Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Allegations Amended Complaint/Petition 51 66 filed by Plaintiff Ian Greene. (Spencer, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

68

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution (Plaintiff Ian Greene) filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. Motion set for hearing on 5/1/2025 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - I, # 2 Proposed Order) (Sullivan, Susan) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

69

Opposition Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Pltf. Ian Greene re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution (Plaintiff Ian Greene) 68 filed by Plaintiff Ian Greene. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-1 through 1-4)(Spencer, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

70

REPLY In Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Allegations Amended Complaint/Petition 51 66 filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Sullivan, Susan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

71

TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, the Motion to Dismiss and Strike 66 is taken off the 4/24/2025 calendar and placed under submission. No appearances are required on 4/24/2025. An order with the court's ruling will issue.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

72

REPLY In Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution (Plaintiff Ian Greene) 68 filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Sullivan, Susan) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Text Only Scheduling Notice

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

73

STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Jeanne L Tollison added to party Matthew Lopez(pty:dft), Attorney Jeanne L Tollison added to party Eric Pena(pty:dft), Attorney Jeanne L Tollison added to party Sean Reynolds(pty:dft), Attorney Jeanne L Tollison added to party Jake Spurgeon(pty:dft))(Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

74

PROTECTIVE ORDER 73 by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. See document for details. (es)

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Clearinghouse
75

TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, the Motion to Dismiss 68 is taken off the 5/1/2025 calendar and placed under submission. No appearances are required on 5/1/2025. An order with the court's ruling will issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/28/2025)

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Text Only Scheduling Notice

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

76

STIPULATION to Reschedule Modify Scheduling Order filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order on Joint Stipulation to Modify Scheduling Order)(Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

77

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin, Re: Stipulation 76 . *See order for continued deadlines.* (vdr) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

78

TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Motion to Dismiss 37 is terminated as moot pursuant to the filing of a Second Amended Complaint 51 . THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

Text Only Scheduling Notice

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

79

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Sue-Ann Robinson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-39849054) filed by plaintiff Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Gage, Bradley) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

80

ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: granting 79 Non-Resident Attorney Sue-Ann Robinson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones, designating Bradley Gage as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Appear Pro Hac Vice

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

81

STIPULATION to Continue Mediation Completion Date from September 22, 2025 to October 14, 2025 Re: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held 77 filed by defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on Joint Stipulation to Modify Scheduling Order)(Tollison, Jeanne) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

82

ORDER ON JOINT STIPULATION 81 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The mediation completion date is extended to 10/14/2025. (vdr) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

83

First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney B'Ivory LaMarr to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-40121745) filed by plaintiff Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gage, Bradley) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

84

ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: granting 83 Non-Resident Attorney B'Ivory LaMarr APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Ian Greene, Deondre Marques Jones, designating Bradley Gage as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Appear Pro Hac Vice

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

85

STIPULATION to Reschedule Modify Scheduling Order filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sullivan, Susan) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

Sept. 12, 2025

Sept. 12, 2025

86

STIPULATION for Discovery as to a Rule 35 Independent Medical Examination of Plaintiff Deondre Marques Jones filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sullivan, Susan) Modified on 9/15/2025 (edr). (Entered: 09/12/2025)

Sept. 12, 2025

Sept. 12, 2025

87

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver: GRANTING STIPULATION FOR A RULE 35 INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION 86 . Hereby ordered as follows: The Federal Rule 35 of Civil Procedure Independent Medical Examination of Plaintiff Deondre Marques Jones shall take place on September 18, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. and will be conducted by Douglas Freedman, M.D. at West LA Hand Center, 2021 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 530-E, Santa Monica, CA 90404, as agreed to by the parties and as set forth in the parties' Joint Stipulation. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See attached) (edr) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

88

ORDER ON STIPULATION 85 TO MODIFY SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Last day for any motion for class certification to be filed by 3/26/2026. *See order for other continued deadlines.* (vdr) (Entered: 09/16/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

89

JOINT STATUS REPORT of REGARDING MEDIATION filed by Defendants City of Beverly Hills, Matthew Lopez, Eric Pena, Sean Reynolds, Pierre Romain, Jake Spurgeon, Mark Stainbrook, Jerry Whittaker. (Sullivan, Susan) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Policing

Criminal Justice (Other)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 15, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiffs are three Black individuals who were formerly arrested, detained, and jailed by the Beverly Hills Police department. There were not convicted of any crime and they did not enter into any plea agreements following their arrests; all charges were dropped. The putative class is all Black people who were detained or arrested by the City of Beverly Hills Police Department ("BHPD") from July 15, 2022 onwards without being convicted of any crime.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

City

City of Beverly Hills

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Equal Protection

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:24-cv-05916

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.:

Racial profiling

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Policing:

False arrest

Over/Unlawful Detention (policing)

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