Case: Sheppard v. Phoenix

Sheppard v. Phoenix, et. al.

Sheppard v. Phoenix, et. al.

Order endorsed on declaration and support of request to proceed in forma pauperis, granted ; ( signed by Judge Charles L. Brieant ) (la) (Entered: 06/25/1991)

COMPLAINT filed; Summons issued and Notice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c); (la) (Entered: 06/25/1991)

Return of service unexecuted as to Anthanassion #10006 by mail on 12/10/91 (la) (Entered: 12/19/1991)

Addendum filed by pltff in support of the complt (la) (Entered: 01/16/1992)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter dated 12/23/91, reset answer due for 2/10/92 for Anthanassion #10006, for Andrew Phoenix ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ) (la) (Entered: 01/23/1992)

NOTICE OF MOTION by Andrew Phoenix to dismiss cmplt against Andrew Phoenix on the grounds that pltff has made no allegations against deft. W/attchd. AFFDVT of Janet Gallagher, Return date 3/20/92 (mk) (Entered: 02/11/1992)

MEMORANDUM by Andrew Phoenix in support of [6-1] motion to dismiss cmplt against Andrew Phoenix on the grounds that pltff has made no allegations against deft. (mk) (Entered: 02/11/1992)

Objection(s) to defts motion to dismiss by Ahmed G. Sheppard (la) (Entered: 03/03/1992)

Memo endorsed on request to file interrogatoreies is not necessary ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ); Copies mailed. (cd) (Entered: 04/09/1992)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter dated 4/6/92, extending time to 5/11/92 to respond to pltf interrogatories. ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ) (cd) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

ORDER granting [6-1] motion to dismiss cmplt against Andrew Phoenix on the grounds that pltff has made no allegations against deft. ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ); Copies mailed complaint not dismissed as to deft Anthanasssion. (cd) (Entered: 05/06/1992)

NOTICE OF MOTION by Ahmed G. Sheppard to amend complaint, Return date **/**/** (cd) (Entered: 06/01/1992)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter dated 5/20/92, plntf is directed to show cause within 20 days by submission in writing why the action should not be dismissed by reason og plntf failure to make service within 120 days... ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ) (cd) (Entered: 06/01/1992)

response to order to show cause why action shoulod not be dismissed.. (cd) (Entered: 06/17/1992)

Memo endorsed on motion; granting [12-1] motion to amend complaint ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ); Copies mailed. (cd)

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Ahmed G. Sheppard, (Answer due 9/9/92 for Anthanassion #10006 ) amending [2-1] complaint against John H. Darivin; Summons issued. (Rcvd in the Unit on 9-4-92) (mk) (Entered: 09/04/1992)

STIPULATION and ORDER, that the complaint in this action may be amended and additional plaintiffs be joined ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ). (copy of Proposed Amended Complaint attached). (jr) (Entered: 02/18/1993)

NOTICE of attorney appearance for Ahmed G. Sheppard by Jonathan S. Chasan of The Legal Aid Society (sc) (Entered: 02/19/1993)

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 12/31/93 ; Status conference by 2:30 10/8/93 ; Trial ready and documents deadline 3/1/94 ; ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ) ; Copies mailed (jr) (Entered: 02/19/1993)

AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by Plaintiffs. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED. (Amends 2-1 Complaint). (jr) Modified on 03/10/1993 (Entered: 03/05/1993)

STIPULATION and ORDER, certifying class action ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ). (jr) (Entered: 05/03/1993)

STIPULATION and ORDER, that defts will file and serve a responsive pleading and respond to Pltffs' First Set of Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documnts as follows: Defts' responses to Requests 1,2,6,7,8,9,14,15,22 and 30 shall be provided to pltffs' counsel no later than 6/2/93 etc., Defts' responses to the remainder of the Request shall be provided to pltffs' counsel by 6/16/93, The responsive pleading on behalf of defendants Phoenix, Bird, Kozak, Viera, Mitchell, Hopkins, Sielaff, Abate and the City of New York shall be filed and served by 5/21/93 etc. ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ). (sc) (Entered: 05/20/1993)

ANSWER by Andrew Phoenix, James Bird, William Kozack, Jose Viera, Gerald Mitchell, Marron Hopkins, Allyn - Sielaff, Catherine Abate, The City of New York (Attorney Bonnie Goldsmith) to amended complaint ; Firm of: O. Peter Sherwood by attorney Bonnie Goldsmith for defendant The City of New York (jr) (Entered: 07/16/1993)

Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial/After Initial Case Management Conference held by District Judge ( signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska ) Referred to Magistrate Judge Barbara A. Lee (jr) (Entered: 08/20/1993)

STIPULATION and ORDER, for protective order ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ). (jr) (Entered: 09/28/1993)

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 12/31/94 ; Status conference by 2:30 5/20/94;Trial ready deadline 4/3/95; Trial documents will be filed by 3/31/95; ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ) ; Copies mailed (jr) (Entered: 10/12/1993)

ORDER, reset answer due for 11/8/93 for The City of New York, for Captain Jorgenson, for Captain Litchfield, for Captain Rivera, for Captain Bailey, for Captain Schollmayer, for Captain Bianchi, for Captain Deravin, for Captain Martinez, for John Does 1-50, for Officer Henry, for Officer Scaramuzzo, for Officer Arusano, for Officer Herrera, for Officer Coard, for Officer Cesario, for Officer Rose, for Officer Rosado, for Officer Hamilton, for Officer Evans, for Officer Boyce, for Officer Gumsudere, for Officer Coxson, for Officer Delgado, for Officer Kounas, for Officer Figueroa, for Officer Mickel, for Officer Hatcher, for Officer Froehlich, for Officer Rohr, for Officer Capurro, for Officer Williams, for Officer Gibbs, for Officer Sartor, for Officer Day, for Officer Zeiko, for Officer Matos, for Officer Davis, for Officer Mojica, for Officer Russell, for Officer Rosario, for Officer Ingram, for Catherine Abate, for Allyn - Sielaff, for Marron Hopkins, for Gerald Mitchell, for Jose Viera, for William Kozack, for James Bird, for John H. Darivin, for Andrew Phoenix, for Anthanassion #10006, and the outstanding demanded documents shall be produced November 8, 1993 ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ); Copies mailed (jr) (Entered: 10/12/1993)

Pre-trial conference held (jr)

Notice of reasgmnt _ to Judge Robert P. Patterson Copy of notice and judge's rules mailed to Attorney(s) of record: Jonathan S. Chasin . (rag) (Entered: 01/05/1994)

Filed Memo-Endorsement on letter from Eileen H. Persky to Judge Leval dated December 8, 1993, reset answer due for 2/2/94 for The City of New York, for Captain Jorgenson, for Captain Litchfield, for Captain Rivera, for Captain Bailey, for Captain Schollmayer, for Captain Bianchi, for Captain Deravin, for Captain Martinez, for John Does 1-50, for Officer Henry, for Officer Scaramuzzo, for Officer Arusano, for Officer Herrera, for Officer Coard, for Officer Cesario, for Officer Rose, for Officer Rosado, for Officer Hamilton, for Officer Evans, for Officer Boyce, for Officer Gumsudere, for Officer Coxson, for Officer Delgado, for Officer Kounas, for Officer Figueroa, for Officer Mickel, for Officer Hatcher, for Officer Froehlich, for Officer Rohr, for Officer Capurro, for Officer Williams, for Officer Gibbs, for Officer Sartor, for Officer Day, for Officer Zeiko, for Officer Matos, for Officer Davis, for Officer Mojica, for Officer Russell, for Officer Rosario, for Officer Ingram, for Catherine Abate, for Allyn - Sielaff, for Marron Hopkins, for Gerald Mitchell, for Jose Viera, for William Kozack, for James Bird, for John H. Darivin, for Andrew Phoenix, for Anthanassion #10006 ( signed by Judge Pierre N. Leval ) (jr) (Entered: 12/15/1993)

Case Management Plan in a Standard or Complex Case: Joining of parties, amending of pleadings on 2/18/94 Trial date set for 9:00 3/1/94 Pretrial order to be submitted on or before 2/13/94 Discovery cutoff 12/31/94 ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ); Copies mailed. (gb) (Entered: 12/21/1993)

ANSWER to complaint and CROSSCLAIM by Melvin Ancrum, Anthony Aurisano, Steven Bastian, Edward Cesario, Paul Chavers, Norman Coeard, Dale Coxson, Luis Cruz, Turhan Gumasdere, Calixo Herrarra, Adam Kounas, Carlos Rosado, Barry Rose, Claude Stinnie, Eddie Vasquez, Marvin Williams.. (Attorney ) against The City of New York (gb) (Entered: 03/03/1994)

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STIPULATION and ORDER, for leave to file amended complt...properly identifying the following individuals and need not re-serve these individuals with a copy of the newly-amended complt..., dismissing pltff's complt. purs. to rule 41 to Captain Rivera., Cpt. Williams, Officer Kounas claim by ptlff Miles only, Officer Ramon Matos, Officer Rosario.., pltff may correct erros inthe 2.18.93 complt., pltff may amend the complt. and add deft Martinez name to the list..etc..the defts who have already answered the 2.18.93 complt.,need not file a responsive pleading.. ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ). (gb) (Entered: 03/10/1994)

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by Ahmed G. Sheppard, John Scott, Richard Huarotte, Carl Brown, Sherwin Charles, Maurice Louree, Eugene Harris, Alex Virella, Hassan M. Scott, Barron Cunningham, Christopher Flowers, Paul Quartieri, Greg Miles, Eric Sanchez, Michael Streeter (Answer due 3/30/94 for The City of New York, for Captain Jorgenson, for Captain Litchfield, for Captain Rivera, for Captain Bailey, for Captain Schollmayer, for Captain Bianchi, for Captain Deravin, for Captain Martinez, for John Does 1-50, for Officer Henry, for Officer Scaramuzzo, for Officer Arusano, for Officer Herrera, for Officer Coard, for Officer Cesario, for Officer Rose, for Officer Rosado, for Officer Hamilton, for Officer Evans, for Officer Boyce, for Officer Gumsudere, for Officer Coxson, for Officer Delgado, for Officer Kounas, for Officer Figueroa, for Officer Mickel, for Officer Hatcher, for Officer Froehlich, for Officer Rohr, for Officer Capurro, for Officer Williams, for Officer Gibbs, for Officer Sartor, for Officer Day, for Officer Zeiko, for Officer Matos, for Officer Davis, for Officer Mojica, for Officer Russell, for Officer Rosario, for Officer Ingram, for Catherine Abate, for Allyn - Sielaff, for Marron Hopkins, for Gerald Mitchell, for Jose Viera, for William Kozack, for James Bird, for John H. Darivin, for Andrew Phoenix, for Anthanassion #10006 amending [2-1] complaint ; Summons issued. Jury Trial Demanded. (kg) (Entered: 03/11/1994)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter to Judge Patterosn from Bonnie Goldsmith dated 3.31.94, in light of the facts it is submitted that the pltffs will suffer no prejudice if the outstanding matters outlined in this letter are resolved within the next two weeks..defts request that the 3.31.9r deadline be extended to 4.14.94 for the limited purposes described.. ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (gb) (Entered: 04/06/1994)

CROSSCLAIM by Officer Gumsudere, Officer Rosado, . Ramsey, Officer Rose, . Vasquez, . Stinnie, Melvin Ancrum, Officer Arusano, . Bastian, D. Brophy, . Sheffey, Regina S. Chavers, Officer Cesario, Officer Capurro, Officer Coxson, Officer Coard, . Glen, . Cruz, Officer Kounas against The City of New York (gb) (Entered: 04/07/1994)

ANSWER by Officer Matos, . Cosolito, . Ketterer, . Davenport, . Peele, . Sheffey, . Spissinger, Washington and, . Olivieri (Attorney Martha Anne Calhoun) to the 2nd amended complaint ; Firm of: Corp Counsel of the City of NY by attorney Martha Anne Calhoun for defendant Washington and (gb) (Entered: 04/07/1994)

CROSSCLAIM by Officer Rose, John Does 1-50, Officer Russell, Officer Froehlich, Officer Matos, Officer Davis, Officer Scaramuzzo, Officer Hatcher, Officer Henry, Officer Coard, Gerald Mitchell, Officer Rohr, Captain Martinez, Jose Viera, Officer Herrera, Officer Arusano against The City of New York (gb) (Entered: 04/08/1994)

NOTICE OF MOTION by Ahmed G. Sheppard to compel Discovery Return date 9/8/94 (djc) (Entered: 06/29/1994)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Ahmed G. Sheppard in support of [37-1] motion to compel Discovery (djc) (Entered: 06/29/1994)

DECLARATION in support by Sarah Kerr [37-1] motion to compel Discovery (djc) (Entered: 06/30/1994)

Pre-trial conference held (djc)

CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER setting Pretrial conference for 9:00 10/28/94 ; ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) ; Copies mailed (djc) (Entered: 09/14/1994)

Pre-trial conference held (djc)

Case Management Plan in a Standard or Complex Case: Trial date set for 2/10/96 Pretrial order to be submitted on or before 2/1/96 Discovery cutoff 12/31/95 ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ); Copies mailed. (djc) (Entered: 11/03/1994)

DECLARATION of Jonathan S. Chasen by individual named pltffs. and the class in this action, in support of request to enter default (ls) (Entered: 01/06/1995)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter by Jonathan S. Chasan to Judge Patterson dated 1/17/95, Upon Court conference on 1/19/95. All counsel agreed that this discovery dispute had been resolved amicably. ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (ae) (Entered: 01/23/1995)

Pre-trial conference held by RPP. NOTES: Letter issue resolved by parties counsel; Counsel agree not to instruct not to answer except on privelege issues. (mk)

CROSSCLAIM by Officer Russell against The City of New York (cd) (Entered: 01/25/1995)

Letter filed by Steven Nicholas, received in Chambers on 9/9/95 (undated) re: a beating on 8/19/95 in a cell on Rikers Island. (lam) (Entered: 09/15/1995)

Letter filed by Robert P. Patterson, Jr. U.S.D.J., dated 9/20/95, re: forwarded letter dated 9/5/95 to counsel for Plaintiffs. (pl) (Entered: 10/02/1995)

Pre-trial conference held (cd)

Pre-trial conference set at 4:00 12/7/95 (cd)

DEPOSITION of application for certain discovery - by consent dtd. 9/21/95 held before Judge Patterson (ls) (Entered: 09/27/1995)

Case Management Plan in a Standard or Complex Case: Next pretrial conference on 12/7/95 at 4:00 p.m. SO ORDERED: ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ); Copies mailed. (ae) (Entered: 09/30/1995)

Filed Memo-Endorsement on letter to Judge Patterson from Barry Washor dated 9/28/95, In RE: writing to request a one-week extension to respond to the letter of the Legal Aid Society......Application Granted ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (kg) (Entered: 10/04/1995)

Filed Memo-Endorsement on letter dated 11/14/95, denying request of Tellerman, Paticoff & Greenberg to be relieved as counsel ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (emil) (Entered: 11/21/1995)

Transcript of record of proceedings filed for dates of 9/21/95 (cd) (Entered: 11/16/1995)

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault (af) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

NOTICE OF MOTION by all plaintiffs to disqualify Richard J. Koehler and the firm of Dienst & Serrins from participation in this case in any representative capacity, including as counsel for any deft, other party or witnesses in this litigation in accordance w/ Canons 5 and 9 and Disciplinary Rules 5-102 and Disciplinary Rule 9-101 (B) of the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility, governing the conflict of interest of lawyers as witnesses and the acceptance of employment by former gov't officials in litigation, Return date 12/14/95 (emil) (Entered: 12/08/1995)

MEMORANDUM by all plaintiffs in support of [53-1] motion to disqualify Richard J. Koehler and the firm of Dienst & Serrins from participation in this case in any representative capacity, including as counsel for any deft, other party or witnesses in this litigation in accordance w/ Canons 5 and 9 and Disciplinary Rules 5-102 and Disciplinary Rule 9-101 (B) of the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility, governing the conflict of interest of lawyers as witnesses and the acceptance of employment by former gov't officials in litigation (emil) (Entered: 12/08/1995)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter dated 11/29/95, plntfs memo in support of plntfs motion to disqualify counsel is rejected for being in excess of 25 page limitation ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (cd) (Entered: 12/08/1995)

MEMORANDUM by all plaintiffs in support of [53-1] motion to disqualify Richard J. Koehler and the firm of Dienst & Serrins from participation in this case in any representative capacity, including as counsel for any deft, other party or witnesses in this litigation in accordance w/ Canons 5 and 9 and Disciplinary Rules 5-102 and Disciplinary Rule 9-101 (B) of the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility, governing the conflict of interest of lawyers as witnesses and the acceptance of employment by former gov't officials in litigation (emil) (Entered: 12/08/1995)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter by Pamela H. Schwager to Judge Patterson dated 12/7/95, Application granted. Return date reset to 1/11/96 for [53-1] motion to disqualify Richard J. Koehler and the firm of Dienst & Serrins from participation in this case in any representative capacity, including as counsel for any deft, other party or witnesses in this litigation in accordance w/ Canons 5 and 9 and Disciplinary Rules 5-102 and Disciplinary Rule 9-101 (B) of the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility, governing the conflict of interest of lawyers as witnesses and the acceptance of employment by former gov't officials in litigation, Defendants Response to motion reset to 1/4/96 for [53-1] motion to disqualify Richard J. Koehler and the firm of Dienst & Serrins from participation in this case in any representative capacity, including as counsel for any deft, other party or witnesses in this litigation in accordance w/ Canons 5 and 9 and Disciplinary Rules 5-102 and Disciplinary Rule 9-101 (B) of the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility, governing the conflict of interest of lawyers as witnesses and the acceptance of employment by former gov't officials in litigation. SO ORDERED: ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (ae) (Entered: 12/12/1995)

NOTICE OF MOTION for Philip E. Taubman to withdraw as attorney pursuant to Rule 3(c), Return date 1/11/96 (rag) (Entered: 12/22/1995)

AFFIDAVIT in support of Philip E. Taubman Re: [58-1] motion for Philip E. Taubman to withdraw as attorney pursuant to Rule 3(c) (rag) (Entered: 12/22/1995)

NOTICE OF MOTION by pltffs Ahmed G. Sheppard, John Scott, Richard Huarotte, Carl Brown, Sherwin Charles, Maurice Louree, Eugene Harris, Alex Virella, Hassan M. Scott, Barron Cunningham, Christopher Flowers, Paul Quartieri, Greg Eric Sanchez, Michael Streeter for an order to compel discovery RRCP 37 of certain documents withheld from discovery by the City of NY. Return date 1/11/96 @10:00. (lam) (Entered: 12/27/1995)

DECLARATION of counsel for pltffs' Ahmed G. Sheppard, John Scott, Richard Huarotte, Carl Brown, Sherwin Charles, Maurice Louree, Eugene Harris, Alex Virella, Hassan M. Scott, Cunningham, Christopher Flowers, Paul Quartieri, Greg Eric Sanchez, Michael Streeter in SUPPORT of [60-1] motion for an order compel discovery RRCP 37 of certain documents withheld from discovery by the City of NY. (lam) (Entered: 12/27/1995)

MEMORANDUM by Ahmed G. Sheppard, John Scott, Richard Huarotte, Carl Brown, Sherwin Charles, Maurice Louree, Eugene Harris, Alex Virella, Hassan M. Scott, Barron Cunningham, Christopher Flowers, Paul Quartieri, Greg Miles, Eric Sanchez, Michael Streeter in SUPPORT of [60-1] motion for an order to compel discovery RRCP 37 of certain documents withheld from discovery by the City of NY. (lam) (Entered: 12/27/1995)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter by Sarah Kerr to Judge Patterson dated 12/22/95, Once motions are fully submitted, the Court will set argument date. SO ORDERED: ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (ae) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Ahmed G. Sheppard, John Scott, Richard Huarotte, Carl Brown, Sherwin Charles, Maurice Louree, Eugene Harris, Alex Virella, Hassan M. Scott, Barron Cunningham, Christopher Flowers, Paul Quartieri, Greg Eric Sanchez, Michael Streeter in support of re: Plaintiffs' motion to disquality counsel. (ae) (Entered: 01/11/1996)

DECLARATION in opposition by Officer Russell, Officer Williams, Officer Capurro, Officer Kounas, Officer Gumsudere, Officer Rosado, Officer Rose, Officer Cesario, Officer Herrera, Officer Scaramuzzo, . Bastian, . Vasquez, D. Brophy, . Ramsey, . Cruz, . Stinnie, Melvin Ancrum, Regina S. Chavers, Officer Coxson, Officer Coard, . Glen [53-1] motion to disqualify Richard J. Koehler and the firm of Dienst & Serrins from participation in this case in any representative capacity, including as counsel for any deft, other party or witnesses in this litigation in accordance w/ Canons 5 and 9 and Disciplinary Rules 5-102 and Disciplinary Rule 9-101 (B) of the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility, governing the conflict of interest of lawyers as witnesses and the acceptance of employment by former gov't officials in litigation (rag) (Entered: 01/16/1996)

MEMORANDUM by Officer Russell, Officer Williams, Officer Capurro, Officer Kounas, Officer Gumsudere, Officer Rosado, Officer Rose, Officer Cesario, Officer Herrera, Officer Scaramuzzo, . Bastian, . Vasquez, D. Brophy, . Ramsey, . Cruz, . Stinnie, Melvin Ancrum, Regina S. Chavers, Officer Coxson, Officer Coard, . Glen in opposition to [53-1] motion to disqualify Richard J. Koehler and the firm of Dienst & Serrins from participation in this case in any representative capacity, including as counsel for any deft, other party or witnesses in this litigation in accordance w/ Canons 5 and 9 and Disciplinary Rules 5-102 and Disciplinary Rule 9-101 (B) of the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility, governing the conflict of interest of lawyers as witnesses and the acceptance of employment by former gov't officials in litigation (rag) (Entered: 01/16/1996)

AFFIDAVIT in support of Pamela H. Schwager Re: [58-1] motion for Philip E. Taubman to withdraw as attorney pursuant to Rule 3(c) (rag) (Entered: 01/16/1996)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter dated 1/11/96, Response to motion reset to 2/9/96 for [60-1] motion for an order to compel discovery RRCP 37 of certain documents withheld from discovery by the City of NY. ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (cd) (Entered: 01/18/1996)

Pre-trial conference held (cd)

Letter filed by Dienst & Serrins, LLP, dated 1/26/96 re conference with your honor on 1/24/96, will withdraw as counsel for twenty-one (21) individually named corecction officers at issue in this litigation (pl) (Entered: 01/30/1996)

Memo endorsed on motion; granting [58-1] motion for Philip E. Taubman to withdraw as attorney pursuant to Rule 3(c) ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ); Copies mailed. (cd) (Entered: 02/01/1996)

Memo endorsed on motion; dismissing [53-1] motion to disqualify Richard J. Koehler and the firm of Dienst & Serrins from participation in this case in any representative capacity, including as counsel for any deft, other party or witnesses in this litigation in accordance w/ Canons 5 and 9 and Disciplinary Rules 5-102 and Disciplinary Rule 9-101 (B) of the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility, governing the conflict of interest of lawyers as witnesses and the acceptance of employment by former gov't officials in litigation...THIS MOTION IS DISMISSED AS MOOT...SO ORDERED... ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ); Copies mailed. (ls)

Pre-trial conference held (cd)

Case Management Plan in a Standard or Complex Case: Next Pretrial conference on 3/27/96 at 4:00 p.m. SO ORDERED: ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ); (ae) (Entered: 02/15/1996)

Pre-trial conference set at 4:00 3/27/96 (See Doc. #71) (ae)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter dated 3/8/96, Response to motion reset to 4/3/96 for [60-1] motion for an order to compel discovery RRCP 37 of certain documents withheld from discovery by the City of NY. ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (cd) (Entered: 03/18/1996)

Pre-trial conference held (cd)

Pre-trial conference set at 4:00 4/24/96 (cd)

CASE MANAGEMENT PLANT SCHEDULING ORDER setting Pretrial conference for 4:00 p.m. on 4/24/96 ; ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) ; mailed (ls) (Entered: 04/01/1996)

STIPULATION of Partial Settlement and Discontinuance of the Damage claims ... the City of New York hereby agrees to pay to t he plaintiffs the following sums in coplete satisfaction of all claims described in Paragraph "1" above: Ahmed Sheppard - $100,000; John Scott - $105,000; Richard Huarotte - $125,000; Carl Brown - $115,000; Sherwyn Charles - $100,000; Maurice Louree - $100,000; Eugene Harris - $125,000; Alex Virella - $100,000; Hassan Scott - $100,000; Barron Cunningham - $100,000; Christopher Flowers - $120,000; Paul Quartieri - $100,000; Greg Miles - $105,000; Eric Sanchez - $115,000; Michael Streeter - $90,000; Plaintiffs waive any claims for attorneys' fees and costs. ... this settlement agreement does not represent, nor may it be deemed to constitute, any policy or practice of the City of New York.... ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ). (djc) (Entered: 04/22/1996)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter to Judge Patterson from Jonathan Pines dated 04/19/96, reset pretrial conference for 5/2/96... so ordered. ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (djc) (Entered: 04/24/1996)

Pre-trial conference held (cd)

Pre-trial conference set at 4:30 6/4/96 (cd)

Case Management Plan in a Standard or Complex Case: Next pretrial conference on 6/4/96 at 4:30 p.m. SO ORDERED: ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ); (ae) (Entered: 05/24/1996)

Pre-trial conference held before Judge Patterson. (kk)

Memorandum to Docket Clerk:, reset pretrial conference for 4:30 7/2/96 (kk)

CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN & SCHEDULING ORDER setting Next Pretrial conference for 4:30 7/2/96 ; ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) ; Copies mailed (lam) (Entered: 06/07/1996)

Filed Memo_Endorsement on letter dated 7/1/96, reset pretrial conference for 4:30 7/16/96 ...So Ordered....( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ) (pl) (Entered: 07/05/1996)

Pre-trial conference held (cd)

DECLARATION in support by plaintiffs of [79-1] motion. (kw) (Entered: 07/23/1996)

MEMORANDUM by Ahmed G. Sheppard in support of [79-1] motion. (kw) (Entered: 07/23/1996)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Show Cause Hearing set for 10:00 7/26/96 for writ of mandamus as to deft Hevesi ( signed by Judge Robert P. Patterson ); Copies mailed. (cd) (Entered: 07/22/1996)