Case: Cruz v. Vasquez

5:95-cv-20776 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Nov. 14, 1995

Closed Date: April 19, 2000

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Case Summary

In 1995, several women, former jail inmates, filed a suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, in the district court for the Northern District of California, alleging that they had been sexually assaulted and harassed while incarcerated in the the Correctional Center for Women at Milpitas (the jail). The defendants were the Santa Clara County, California, Board of Supervisors and Department of Corrections.After the suit was filed, thirty-five additional former prisoners came forward with similar complaints…

In 1995, several women, former jail inmates, filed a suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, in the district court for the Northern District of California, alleging that they had been sexually assaulted and harassed while incarcerated in the the Correctional Center for Women at Milpitas (the jail). The defendants were the Santa Clara County, California, Board of Supervisors and Department of Corrections.

After the suit was filed, thirty-five additional former prisoners came forward with similar complaints and the suit was accordingly expanded, eventually becoming a class action. In 1999, another sixteen female prisoners came forward with similar complaints; however, the magistrate judge (Chief Magistrate Judge Edward Infante) did not allow them to be included to the lawsuit. (Nonetheless, when the case settled, the plaintiffs' attorneys were allowed to negotiate a settlement for the additional sixteen prisoners.)

The suit alleged that male guards watched female prisoners while they showered, searched female prisoners in the middle of the night, groping and fondling them, rubbed their bodies against those of the female prisoners, made explicit sexual advances toward the female prisoners, recited female prisoners' personal information (such as license plate numbers, addresses and phone numbers of them and their relatives) in an attempt to coerce them into having a sexual relationship, and entered the prisoners' cells unaccompanied by other guards in violation of Section 4021 of the California Penal Code. A female prisoner also claimed that she was repeatedly forced to engage in sexual activity with a guard.

The suit sought monetary damages, an injunction against male guards searching female prisoners or entering their cells without a female guard present, and changes to the jail's shower and toilet facilities to increase privacy.

In response to the suit, the defendants installed higher shower stall doors, covered windows in holding cells, installed new toilet partitions, instituted sexual harassment prevention programs, began installing observation cameras throughout the women's facility, agreed to ban male guards from stripsearching women prisoners, and fired two guards. One of the fired guards was later convicted of having sex with a prisoner.

Other guards were reprimanded and transferred. The defendants also settled the suit by paying the initial forty plaintiffs $880,000, including attorney fees, and paying the additional sixteen prisoners $150,000, including attorney fees. A previous payment of $150,000 brought the total to $1.18 million, including a total of $200,000 in attorney fees.

Summary Authors

Margo Schlanger (12/18/2006)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Lucas, Patricia Mary (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Boley, Todd Alexander (California)

Brown, Craig (California)

Joo, Sandy E. (California)

Landsness, Gordon David (California)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

5:95-cv-20776

Docket (PACER)

April 30, 2001

April 30, 2001

Docket

Docket

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Docket for: Cruz v. Vasquez
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1 Nov. 14, 1995

COMPLAINT Summons(es) issued; Fee status pd entered on 11/14/95 in the amount of $ 120.00 ( Receipt No. 96514); jury demand [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

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2 Nov. 14, 1995

ORDER RE COURT PROCEDURE and SCHEDULE by Mag. Judge Edward A. Infante : Proof of service to be filed by 12/29/95 ; counsels' case management statement to be filed by 3/8/96 ; initial case management conference will be held 1:30 3/18/96 . (cc: all counsel) (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/27/1995)

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3 Nov. 22, 1995

PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant Daniel Vasquez of [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/30/1995)

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4 Nov. 22, 1995

PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna of [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/30/1995)

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7 Dec. 4, 1995

MOTION before Mag. Judge Edward A. Infante by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros to dismiss, for summary judgment as to plaintiff Cynthia Phillips with Notice set for 1/22/96 at 10:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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8 Dec. 4, 1995

DECLARATION by L. Lopez on behalf of defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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9 Dec. 4, 1995

ANSWER by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros to complaint [1-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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10 Dec. 4, 1995

DECLINATION to proceed before magistrate by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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11 Dec. 6, 1995

CLERK'S NOTICE to reassign to a US District Court Judge [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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5 Dec. 7, 1995

ORDER by Judge James Ware referring case to Mag. Judge Edward A. Infante ( Date Entered: 12/7/95) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/07/1995)

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6 Dec. 7, 1995

ORDER by Judge James Ware referring case to Mag. Judge Edward A. Infante ( Date Entered: 11/8/95) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/08/1995)

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16 Dec. 11, 1995

ORDER by Assignment Committee Case reassigned to Judge Ronald M. Whyte ( Date Entered: 12/15/95) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/15/1995)

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12 Dec. 12, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Ronald Brown on 11/28/95 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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13 Dec. 12, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Brian Chambers on 11/28/95 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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14 Dec. 12, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Kirk Quadros on 11/28/95 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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15 Dec. 12, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Marcin Gruszecki on 11/28/95 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

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17 Dec. 14, 1995

CLERK'S NOTICE setting hearing on motion to dismiss [7-1] 9:00 3/15/96, setting hearing on motion for summary judgment as to plaintiff Cynthia Phillips [7-2] 9:00 3/15/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/18/1995)

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18 Dec. 19, 1995

AMENDED MOTION by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros to dismiss complaint, sumjgm. for summary judgment with Notice set for 3/15/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/19/1995)

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19 Jan. 5, 1996

MOTION by Plaintiff Elly Cruz for preliminary injunction with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/05/1996)

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20 Jan. 5, 1996

MOTION by Plaintiff Elly Cruz to certify class action with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/05/1996)

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21 Jan. 24, 1996

CLERK'S NOTICE setting hearing on motion to dismiss [7-1] 9:00 3/22/96, setting hearing on motion for summary judgment as to plaintiff Cynthia Phillips [7-2] 9:00 3/22/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (jc, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/26/1996)

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22 Feb. 1, 1996

AMENDED MOTION by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros to dismiss, for summary judgment with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/01/1996)

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23 Feb. 16, 1996

MOTION by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels for preliminary injunction with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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24 Feb. 16, 1996

MOTION by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels to certify class action with Notice set for 3/22/96 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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25 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by J. Gibbs-Shapiro on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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26 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by P. M. Lucas on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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27 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by A. Wilson on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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28 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by J. Balsley on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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29 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by Y. Jones on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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30 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by K. Rodriguez on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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31 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by A. Sutton on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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32 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by T. dill on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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33 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by K. Richardson on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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34 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by P. Rodriguez on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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35 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by D. Crosby on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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36 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by T. Garvin-Cooper on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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37 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by E. Cruz on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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38 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by F. Jenkins on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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39 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by C. Phillips on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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40 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by R. Arias on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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41 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by P. Braz on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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42 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by S. Daniels on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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43 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by C. Granti-Coggs on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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44 Feb. 16, 1996

DECLARATION by R. Joseph phd on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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45 Feb. 16, 1996

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of motion to certify class action [24-1], motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

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46 Feb. 23, 1996

ORDER by Judge James Ware extending time to answer until 3/4/96 ( Date Entered: 2/27/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/27/1996)

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47 Feb. 27, 1996

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Kevin Anderson on 2/5/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/27/1996)

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48 Feb. 27, 1996

NOTICE by defendant Kevin Anderson of entry of order [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/27/1996)

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49 March 1, 1996

ANSWER by defendant Kevin Anderson to complaint [1-1]; jury demand [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/01/1996)

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50 March 1, 1996

DISCLOSURE (initial) OF by defendant Kevin Anderson [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/01/1996)

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51 March 1, 1996

MEMORANDUM by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros in opposition to motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/01/1996)

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52 March 1, 1996

MEMORANDUM by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Kevin Anderson, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Calvin Limbocker, defendant Kirk Quadros in opposition to motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/01/1996)

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53 March 8, 1996

PROTECTIVE ORDER BY STIPULATION by Judge Ronald M. Whyte : (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

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54 March 8, 1996

REPLY by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

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55 March 8, 1996

REPLY by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

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56 March 8, 1996

DECLARATION by J. Gibbons-Shapiro on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

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57 March 8, 1996

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

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58 March 8, 1996

DECLARATION by A. K. Wilson on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1], re motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (Filed Under Seal) (cv, COURT STAFF) Modified on 03/08/1996 (Entered: 03/08/1996)

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59 March 8, 1996

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels of motion to certify class action [24-1], motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

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60 March 8, 1996

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

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March 8, 1996

Docket Modification (Administrative) to for protective order [5:95-cv-20776] (scu, COURT STAFF)

61 March 13, 1996

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte dismissing party Cynthia Phillips ONLY ( Date Entered: 3/18/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/18/1996)

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62 March 19, 1996

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte : Status conference set for 10:30 4/19/96 ; (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/22/1996)

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68 March 22, 1996

MINUTES: ( C/R Lee Anne Shortridge) that the motion to certify class action [24-1] is submitted, that the motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] is submitted [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/02/1996)

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63 March 29, 1996

LETTER dated 3/29/96 from Todd A. Boley re class certification [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

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64 March 29, 1996

MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels in support of motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

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65 March 29, 1996

DECLARATION by B. Seligman on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re memorandum [64-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

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66 March 29, 1996

JOINDER by Plaintiff Elly Cruz in discovery plan [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

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67 March 29, 1996

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels of memorandum [64-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

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69 April 10, 1996

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte granting motion to certify class action [24-1], denying motion for preliminary injunction [23-1] ( Date Entered: 4/16/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/16/1996)

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70 April 18, 1996

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/19/1996)

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71 April 19, 1996

MINUTES: ( C/R none) In court hearing will be held 9:00 6/7/96 ; [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) Modified on 04/23/1997 (Entered: 04/29/1996)

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74 April 29, 1996

NOTICE by defendant Kevin Anderson of change of address [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/23/1996)

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72 May 17, 1996

CLERK'S NOTICE setting hearing on motion to certify class action [24-1] 9:00 6/14/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/20/1996)

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73 May 17, 1996

MEMORANDUM by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado in opposition to motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/20/1996)

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75 May 24, 1996

REPLY by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/29/1996)

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76 May 24, 1996

REPLY by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels re motion to certify class action [24-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/29/1996)

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77 May 24, 1996

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of reply [76-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/29/1996)

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78 June 14, 1996

MINUTES: ( C/R Lee Anne Shortridge) denying motion to certify class action [24-1], denying motion to certify class action [20-1] Status conference set for 10:30 9/27/96 ;, amending complaint by 8/13/96 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/18/1996)

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79 June 19, 1996

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte denying motion to certify class action [24-1] ( Date Entered: 6/24/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/24/1996)

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80 July 9, 1996

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte GRANTING conditional approval of settlement, directing notice to the class and scheduling hearing In court hearing will be held 9:00 8/2/96 ; re: Final approval of settlement; ( Date Entered: 7/10/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/10/1996)

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81 July 11, 1996

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte amending complaint by 8/13/96, Status conference set for 10:30 9/27/96 ; ( Date Entered: 7/15/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/15/1996)

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82 July 18, 1996

NOTICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels of entry of order [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/19/1996)

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83 Aug. 2, 1996

DECLARATION by T. Boley on behalf of defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado re: the posting of notice [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/02/1996)

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84 Aug. 2, 1996

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte Final Approval for settlement Re: Injunctive relief. ( Date Entered: 8/2/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/02/1996)

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85 Aug. 2, 1996

NOTICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of proposed form of order granting final approval of settlement re: Injunctive Relief. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/02/1996)

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86 Aug. 2, 1996

MINUTES: ( C/R Lee-Ann Shortridge) for settlement and final approval of settlement. [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/08/1996)

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87 Aug. 14, 1996

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte Status conference set for 10:30 10/25/96 ;, amending complaint by 9/3/96 is GRANTED ( Date Entered: 8/15/96) (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/15/1996)

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88 Aug. 19, 1996

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of order [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/20/1996)

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89 Sept. 3, 1996

AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by Plaintiff Elly Cruz, Plaintiff Cynthia Phillips, Plaintiff Rebecca Arias, Plaintiff Braz Patricia, Plaintiff Sonya Daniels; jury demand [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/03/1996)

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91 Sept. 23, 1996

ANSWER by defendant Kevin Anderson to complaint [89-1]; jury demand [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/30/1996)

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90 Sept. 26, 1996

ANSWER by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Kirk Quadros to complaint [89-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/30/1996)

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92 Oct. 1, 1996

AMENDED ANSWER [90-1] by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado, defendant James D. Beall, defendant Ron Gonzales, defendant Michael Honda, defendant Diane McKenna, defendant Ronald Brown, defendant Brian Chambers, defendant Marcin Gruszecki, defendant Kirk Quadros [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/02/1996)

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93 Oct. 24, 1996

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte : Status conference set for 1/31/97 ; (cc: all counsel) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/12/1996)

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94 Nov. 20, 1996

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado to dismiss newly added, to strike certain allegations from the complaint [94-2] with Notice set for 1/31/97 at 9:00 [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/20/1996)

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95 Nov. 22, 1996

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT; Date of proceedings: 6/14/96 ( C/R: Lee-Anne Shortridge) [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/22/1996)

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96 Jan. 10, 1997

MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff Elly Cruz in opposition to motion to strike certain allegations from the complaint [94-2] [94-2] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/10/1997)

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97 Jan. 10, 1997

DECLARATION by J. Gibbons-Shapiro on behalf of Plaintiff Elly Cruz re opposition memorandum [96-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/10/1997)

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98 Jan. 10, 1997

PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Elly Cruz of opposition memorandum [96-1] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/10/1997)

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99 Jan. 17, 1997

REPLY by defendant Daniel Vasquez, defendant Blanca Alvarado re motion to dismiss newly added [94-1], re motion to strike certain allegations from the complaint [94-2] [94-2] [5:95-cv-20776] (cv, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/23/1997)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 14, 1995

Closing Date: April 19, 2000

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Women prisoners who suffered from sexual harassment and abuse by male officers at the Santa Clara County Women's Correctional Facility in Milpitas, California

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

County

Santa Clara County (Cal.)

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 5:95-cv-20776

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Sex w/ staff; sexual harassment by staff

Strip search policy (facilities)

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