Case: Foreman v. Connecticut

3:01-cv-00061 | U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Filed Date: Jan. 11, 2001

Closed Date: 2007

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Case Summary

On January 11, 2001, three plaintiffs filed a class action civil rights lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the for the District of Connecticut, challenging the policies, practices, and customs concerning the use of strip searches and visual body cavity searches of detainees at the New Haven Community Correctional Center in New Haven, Connecticut ("NHCCC"). Plaintiffs alleged that were arrested for "minor" civil offenses involving nonpayment of child support. O…

On January 11, 2001, three plaintiffs filed a class action civil rights lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the for the District of Connecticut, challenging the policies, practices, and customs concerning the use of strip searches and visual body cavity searches of detainees at the New Haven Community Correctional Center in New Haven, Connecticut ("NHCCC"). Plaintiffs alleged that were arrested for "minor" civil offenses involving nonpayment of child support. One plaintiff was strip searched pursuant to a blanket written policy of the NHCCC requiring that all arrestees undergo strip searches. The other two plaintiffs were strip searched before the written policy was enacted. Plaintiffs alleged that the strip searches violated the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. They sought class certification, actual and punitive damages, and permanent injunctive relief. The initial complaint was subsequently amended three times. Defendants generally denied the allegations.

After the parties conducted initial discovery, plaintiffs moved for class certification for the limited purpose of seeking injunctive relief as to the challenged the "blanket strip search policy." Plaintiff also filed a motion for partial summary judgment.

In January 2003, the District Court (District Judge Christopher F. Droney) referred the case to Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel for settlement purposes. Judge Garfinkel conducted several settlement conferences. While negotiations were ongoing, Judge Droney denied the motion for class certification on March 6, 2003. Foreman v. State of Connecticut, 2003 WL 1056750 (D. Conn. Mar 05, 2003). The District Court the granted plaintiffs' cross-motion for partial summary judgment, but then vacated its order after defendants requested reconsideration. The motion was then denied without prejudice in light of settlement negotiations.

The case was eventually settled and settlement authorized by the Connecticut State Legislature. Magistrate Judge Garfinkel preliminarily approved the Class Action Settlement Agreement on March 16, 2006 and set the matter for a fairness hearing on July 20, 2006. After the hearing, Judge Garfinkel issued an order finally approving the Settlement Agreement, in which the State agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle all class claims. The Court approved attorneys' fees to class counsel in the amount of 1/3 of the settlement proceeds ($833,333.33). No class member would receive in excess of $10,000 under the settlement's terms, except for the three named plaintiffs, who receive $20,000 apiece, in part for surrendering their anonymity to serve as named plaintiffs.

On November 2, 2007, the court entered an order dismissing the case.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (1/22/2008)

People

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Judge(s)

Droney, Christopher Fitzgerald (Connecticut)

Garfinkel, William I. (Connecticut)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Belzley, Gregory A. (Kentucky)

Campbell, Charles (Connecticut)

Attorney for Defendant

Grudberg, Ira B. (Connecticut)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

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Docket (PACER)

Nov. 2, 2007

Nov. 2, 2007

Docket
60

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Ruling on the Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification

March 5, 2003

March 5, 2003

Order/Opinion

2003 WL 1056750

62

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Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration

Oct. 6, 2003

Oct. 6, 2003

Pleading / Motion / Brief
66

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Ruling [on motion for summary judgment]

March 19, 2004

March 19, 2004

Order/Opinion
84

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Joint Status Report

Dec. 12, 2005

Dec. 12, 2005

Pleading / Motion / Brief
92

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Order Granting Preliminary Approval to Class Action Settlement Agreement

March 16, 2006

March 16, 2006

Order/Opinion
104

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Settlement Agreement

July 20, 2006

July 20, 2006

Settlement Agreement
106

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Fairness Hearing Opinion and Order

Aug. 3, 2006

Aug. 3, 2006

Order/Opinion

3:01-cv-00061

Claim Form

No Court

Sept. 23, 2006

Sept. 23, 2006

Other

Docket

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Docket for: Foreman v. Connecticut
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Jan. 11, 2001

COMPLAINT Filing Fee $ 150.00 Receipt # N002518 (Walker, J.)

RECAP
2 Jan. 11, 2001

ORDER on Pretrial Deadlines handed to counsel Discovery cutoff 7/13/01 ; Dispositive Motions due 8/12/01 Amended Pleadings due 3/12/01 Motions to Dismiss due 4/12/01 (Walker, J.)

RECAP
Jan. 12, 2001

SUMMONS(ES) issued for State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, John Doe, Jane Doe (Walker, J.) (Entered: 01/17/2001)

PACER
3 Feb. 23, 2001

APPEARANCE of Attorney for State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, John Doe, Jane Doe -- Terrance M. O'Neill (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
4 Feb. 23, 2001

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue for Security for Costs (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
5 Feb. 23, 2001

ORDER granting [4-1] motion for Security for Costs . Bond as security for costs in this action shall be filed by the Plaintiff(s) within 30 days of this date as requested by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue ( signed by Clerk ) (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
6 March 9, 2001

SUMMONS Returned Executed on 2/8/01 as to Michael Donohue (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
7 March 9, 2001

SUMMONS Returned Executed on 2/8/01 as to State of Connecticut (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
9 March 30, 2001

Cash as security for cost BOND in the amount of $ 500.00 Receipt # H2889 by Lorenzo D. Foreman (Carpenter, M.)

RECAP
8 April 5, 2001

ANSWER/Affirmative Defenses to the Complaint by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
10 May 18, 2001

MOTION by Lorenzo D. Foreman to Extend Time ofr 60 days to file a Motion for Class Certification (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
11 May 18, 2001

MEMORANDUM by Lorenzo D. Foreman in support of [10-1] motion to Extend Time ofr 60 days to file a Motion for Class Certification (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
12 May 18, 2001

MOTION by Lorenzo D. Foreman for Thomas W. Kelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
13 May 18, 2001

MEMORANDUM by Lorenzo D. Foreman in support of [12-1] motion for Thomas W. Kelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
14 May 18, 2001

AFFIDAVIT of Thomas W. Kelly by Lorenzo D. Foreman Re [12-1] motion for Thomas W. Kelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Lorenzo D. Foreman (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
July 20, 2001

ENDORSEMENT granting [12−1] motion for Thomas W. Kelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 07/20/2001)

PACER
July 20, 2001

ENDORSEMENT granting [10−1] motion to Extend Time until 10/5/01 to file a Motion for Class Certification ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 07/20/2001)

PACER
15 July 26, 2001

APPEARANCE of Attorney for Lorenzo D. Foreman -- Thomas W. Kelly (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
16 Aug. 29, 2001

REPORT of Parties Planning Meeting (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
Sept. 4, 2001

ENDORSEMENT approving [16−1] report, reset Discovery deadline to 5/31/02 , reset Dispositive Motions due by 6/29/02 ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 09/05/2001)

PACER
17 Oct. 15, 2001

MOTION by Lorenzo D. Foreman for Leave to File an extension of time to file a Motion for Class Certification (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
18 Oct. 15, 2001

MEMORANDUM by Lorenzo D. Foreman in support of [17-1] motion for Leave to File an extension of time to file a Motion for Class Certification (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
19 Oct. 16, 2001

ORDER RE: Status ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.)

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Oct. 18, 2001

ENDORSEMENT granting [17−1] motion for Leave to File an extension of time to file a Motion for Class Certification ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Grady, B.) (Entered: 10/19/2001)

PACER
20 Nov. 1, 2001

Response by Lorenzo D. Foreman to [19-1] order (Sprong, R.)

RECAP
21 Nov. 1, 2001

Response by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, John Doe, Jane Doe to [19-1] order (Sprong, R.)

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22 Nov. 13, 2001

MOTION by Lorenzo D. Foreman to Extend Time until 1/2/02 to amend the complaint adding parties (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
Nov. 20, 2001

ENDORSEMENT granting [22−1] motion to Extend Time until 1/2/02 to amend the complaint adding parties ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 11/21/2001)

PACER
23 Jan. 31, 2002

MOTION by Lorenzo D. Foreman to Certify Class Under FRCP 23(a) & (b)(2) (Brief Due 2/21/02 ) (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
24 Jan. 31, 2002

MEMORANDUM by Lorenzo D. Foreman in support of [23-1] motion to Certify Class Under FRCP 23(a) & (b)(2) (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
25 Feb. 21, 2002

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue to Extend Time until 3/25/02 to respond to the Motion for Class Certification (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
Feb. 25, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [25−1] motion to Extend Time until 3/25/02 to respond to the Motion for Class Certification, Brief Deadline reset for 3/25/02 [23−1] motion to Certify Class Under FRCP 23(a) &(b)(2) ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 02/25/2002)

PACER
26 March 26, 2002

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue to Extend Time until 4/26/02 to respond to the Motion for Class Action (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
March 28, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [26−1] motion to Extend Time until 4/26/02 to respond to the Motion for Class Action, Brief Deadline reset for 4/26/02 [23−1] motion to Certify Class Under FRCP 23(a) &(b)(2) ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 04/01/2002)

PACER
27 April 1, 2002

MOTION by Lorenzo D. Foreman to Amend [1-1] complaint (Brief Due 4/22/02 ) (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
28 April 1, 2002

MEMORANDUM by Lorenzo D. Foreman in support of [27-1] motion to Amend [1-1] complaint (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
29 April 30, 2002

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue to Extend Time until 5/13/02 to respond to Motion for Class Certification (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
May 6, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [29−1] motion to Extend Time until 5/13/02 to respond to Motion for Class Certification, Brief Deadline reset for 5/13/02 [23−1] motion to Certify Class Under FRCP 23(a) &(b)(2) ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 05/06/2002)

PACER
May 9, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [27−1] motion to Amend [1−1] complaint ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 05/09/2002)

PACER
30 May 9, 2002

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Lorenzo D. Foreman adding Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd Sr., John Doe, Jane Doe amending [1-1] complaint (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
31 May 13, 2002

MEMORANDUM by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda in opposition to [23-1] motion to Certify Class Under FRCP 23(a) & (b)(2) by Lorenzo D. Foreman (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
32 May 13, 2002

AFFIDAVIT of Lynn Milling by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda Re [31-1] opposition memorandum by defendants, re:[23-1] motion to Certify Class Under FRCP 23(a) & (b)(2) by Lorenzo D. Foreman (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
33 May 16, 2002

APPEARANCE of Attorney for State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong -- Steven R. Strom (Gothers, M.)

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34 May 17, 2002

ANSWER/Affirmative Defenses by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong to amended complaint (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
35 May 17, 2002

APPEARANCE of Attorney for Remi Acosta, John Alves, John Armstrong -- Terrance M. O'Neill (Falcone, K.)

RECAP
May 24, 2002

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Remi Acosta, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 05/24/2002)

PACER
36 May 29, 2002

MOTION by Lorenzo D. Foreman to Extend Time until 7/30/02 for discovery & until 8/30/02 to file dispositive motions (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
37 May 29, 2002

MEMORANDUM by Lorenzo D. Foreman in support of [36-1] motion to Extend Time until 7/30/02 for discovery & until 8/30/02 to file dispositive motions (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
38 May 30, 2002

Telephonic Status Conference held ( CFD) (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
May 31, 2002

ENDORSEMENT denying without prejudice [23−1] motion to Certify Class Under FRCP 23(a) &(b)(2) ( signed by Judge Christopher F. ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 05/31/2002)

PACER
May 31, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [36−1] motion to Extend Time until 7/30/02 for discovery &until 8/30/02 to file dispositive motions, reset Discovery deadline to 7/30/02 , reset Dispositive Motions due by 8/30/02 ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 05/31/2002)

PACER
39 July 10, 2002

MOTION by Lorenzo D. Foreman, Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd Sr. to Amend [30-1] amended complaint by Lorenzo D. Foreman (Brief Due 7/31/02 ) (Blue,A.)

RECAP
40 July 10, 2002

MEMORANDUM by Lorenzo D. Foreman, Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd Sr. in support of [39-1] motion to Amend [30-1] amended complaint by Lorenzo D. Foreman (Blue,A.)

RECAP
41 July 30, 2002

MOTION by State of Connecticut to Extend Time until 10/31/02 to file dispositive motions (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
July 31, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [41−1] motion to Extend Time until 10/31/02 to file dispositive motions, reset Discovery deadline to 9/30/02 , reset Dispositive Motions due by 10/31/02 ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 08/01/2002)

PACER
42 July 31, 2002

MOTION by Lorenzo D. Foreman, Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd Sr. for Preliminary Certification as Representatives of A Classes for the Limited Purpose of Obtaining Declaratory & Injunctive Relief (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
43 July 31, 2002

MEMORANDUM by Lorenzo D. Foreman, Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd Sr. in support of [42-1] motion for Preliminary Certification as Representatives of A Classes for the Limited Purpose of Obtaining Declaratory & Injunctive Relief (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
44 Sept. 4, 2002

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, John Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Jane Doe, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong to Extend Time until 12/6/02 to complete discovery (Blue,A.)

RECAP
45 Sept. 4, 2002

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, John Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Jane Doe, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong to Extend Time until 10/4/02 to file opposition re: motion for class certification (Blue,A.)

RECAP
Sept. 9, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [44−1] motion to Extend Time until 12/6/02 to complete discovery, reset Discovery deadline to 12/6/02 ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

PACER
Sept. 9, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [45−1] motion to Extend Time until 10/4/02 to file opposition re: motion for class certification, Brief Deadline reset for 10/4/02 [42−1] for Preliminary Certification as Representatives of A Classes for the Limited Purpose of Obtaining Declaratory &Injunctive Relief ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

PACER
46 Oct. 4, 2002

MEMORANDUM by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Jane Doe, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong in opposition to [42-1] motion for Preliminary Certification as Representatives of A Classes for the Limited Purpose of Obtaining Declaratory & Injunctive Relief by Horace Dodd Sr., Charles Campbell, Lorenzo D. Foreman (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
47 Oct. 4, 2002

AFFIDAVIT of Barbara McKeown by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Jane Doe, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong Re [46-1] opposition memorandum by defendants, [42-1] motion for Preliminary Certification as Representatives of A Classes for the Limited Purpose of Obtaining Declaratory & Injunctive Relief by Horace Dodd Sr., Charles Campbell, Lorenzo D. Foreman (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
48 Oct. 4, 2002

AFFIDAVIT of John J. Armstrong by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Jane Doe, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong Re [46-1] opposition memorandum by defendants, [42-1] motion for Preliminary Certification as Representatives of A Classes for the Limited Purpose of Obtaining Declaratory & Injunctive Relief by Horace Dodd Sr., Charles Campbell, Lorenzo D. Foreman (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
Oct. 10, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [39−1] motion to Amend [30−1] amended complaint by Lorenzo D. Foreman ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Bauer, J.) (Entered: 10/11/2002)

PACER
49 Oct. 10, 2002

Third AMENDED COMPLAINT by Lorenzo D. Foreman, Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd Sr. amending [30-1] amended complaint by Lorenzo D. Foreman (Bauer, J.) Modified on 10/11/2002

RECAP
50 Oct. 23, 2002

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Lorenzo D. Foreman, Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd Sr. amending [30-1] amended complaint (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
51 Oct. 31, 2002

MOTION by Charles Campbell for Partial Summary Judgment (Brief Due 11/21/02 ) (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
52 Oct. 31, 2002

MEMORANDUM by Charles Campbell in support of [51-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
53 Oct. 31, 2002

STATEMENT of Material Facts by Charles Campbell regarding [51-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
54 Nov. 19, 2002

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong to Extend Time until 12/19/02 to respond to Motion for Summay Judgment (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
Nov. 27, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [54−1] motion to Extend Time until 12/19/02 to respond to Motion for Summay Judgment, Brief Deadline set for 12/19/02 [51−1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Blue,A.) (Entered: 12/02/2002)

PACER
55 Dec. 9, 2002

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong to Extend Time until 1/31/03 to respond to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
56 Dec. 9, 2002

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong to Extend Time until 3/1/03 to complete discovery (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
Dec. 13, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [55−1] motion to Extend Time until 1/31/03 to respond to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, Brief Deadline reset for 1/31/03 [51−1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 12/16/2002)

PACER
Dec. 13, 2002

ENDORSEMENT granting [56−1] motion to Extend Time until 3/1/03 to complete discovery, reset Discovery deadline to 3/1/03 ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.) (Entered: 12/16/2002)

PACER
57 Jan. 7, 2003

ORDER of referral to Mag. Judge William I. Garfinkel for settlement conference (signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
58 Jan. 29, 2003

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, John Doe, Jane Doe, Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd Sr., Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong to Extend Time until 3/31/03 to respond to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment & for discovery deadline (Gothers, M.) Modified on 04/09/2003

RECAP
59 Jan. 31, 2003

Calendar and Order re: Settlement Conference 10:00 3/27/03 to be held by WIG (signed by Mag. Judge William I. Garfinkel) (Candee, D.)

RECAP
Feb. 5, 2003

ENDORSEMENT granting [58−1] motion to Extend Time until 3/31/03 to respond to plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment &for discovery deadline, Brief Deadline set for 3/31/03 [51−1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment , resetting Discovery deadline to 3/31/03 ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) (Grady, B.) (Entered: 02/06/2003)

PACER
60 March 5, 2003

RULING denying [42-1] motion for Preliminary Certification as Representatives of A Classes for the Limited Purpose of Obtaining Declaratory & Injunctive Relief ( signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney ) 4 Page(s) (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
61 March 27, 2003

Settlement Conference held (WIG) (Corriette, M.)

RECAP
62 Oct. 6, 2003

MOTION by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong, Jane Doe, John Doe for Reconsideration of order dated 9/23/03 re: [51-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Brief Due 10/27/03 ) (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
63 Oct. 6, 2003

AFFIDAVIT of Steven R. Strom by State of Connecticut, Michael Donohue, Remi Acosta, John Alves, Robert Correa, James Dzurenda, John Armstrong, Jane Doe, John Doe Re [62-1] motion for Reconsideration of order dated 9/23/03 re: [51-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment by defendants (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
64 Oct. 20, 2003

ENDORSEMENT ORDER granting [62] Motion for Reconsideration & VACATING Order dated 9/23/03, [51] Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Charles Campbell . Signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney on 10/20/03. (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
Jan. 30, 2004

Telephonic Status Conference set for 2/3/2004 04:00 PM in Chambers Room 108 − Hartford Annex before Christopher F. Droney. (Johnson, D.) (Entered: 01/30/2004)

PACER
65 March 10, 2004

ORDER RE Status Report due by 4/8/2004. Signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney on 3/9/04. (Gothers, M.)

RECAP
66 March 19, 2004

RULING denying without prejudice [51] Motion for Summary Judgment . Signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney on 3/19/04. (Gothers, M.)

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67 July 8, 2004

Calendar Entry ** Telephonic Status Conference set for 7/13/2004 at 05:00 PM in Chambers Room 108 - Hartford Annex before Judge Christopher F. Droney. Counsel are directed to refer to attached special instructions. (Attachments: # (1)) (Newcomb, P.)

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68 July 14, 2004

Calendar Entry ** Telephonic Status Conference set for 8/16/2004 at 05:00 AM in Chambers Room 108 - Hartford Annex before Judge Christopher F. Droney. Counsel are instructed to refer to attached special instructions. (Attachments: # (1)) (Newcomb, P.)

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69 July 14, 2004

**AMENDED, (as to time) ** Calendar Entry Status Conference set for 8/16/2004 at 05:00 PM before Judge Christopher F. Droney. Counsel are directed to refer to the attached special instructions. (Attachments: # (1)) (Newcomb, P.)

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70 Oct. 19, 2004

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel for a settlement conference. Signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney on 10/19/04. (Gothers, M.)

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71 Nov. 16, 2004

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: A Settlement Conference is scheduled on 2/17/2005 @ 10:00 a.m. before The Honorable William I. Garfinkel, U.S. District Court, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Room 429, Bridgeport, CT 06604. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. (Urbano, G.)

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72 Nov. 17, 2004

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/14/2004 at 4:30 PM in Chambers Room 108 - Hartford Annex, before Judge Christopher F. Droney. - - - PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL WILL INITIATE THE CALL - Chambers: 860-240-2635. (Newcomb, P.)

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73 Dec. 7, 2004

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Gregory A. Belzley. Filing Fee $25.00. Receipt Number H014383. by Lorenzo D. Foreman. (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit Belzley)(Gothers, M.)

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74 Dec. 9, 2004

NOTICE OF E-FILED ORDER: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. - - - ORDER granting [73] Motion to Appear pro hac vice by Gregory A. Belzley. Signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney on 12/9/04. (Newcomb, P.)

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75 Dec. 17, 2004

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. A Settlement Conference for the above case is rescheduled from 2/17/05 to 4/6/2005 @ 10:00 AM before The Honorable William I. Garfinkel, U.S. District Court, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Room 429, Bridgeport, CT 06604. PLEASE NOTE THE ATTACHMENT TO THIS CALENDAR AS TO SUBMITTING EX PARTE SETTLEMENT MEMOS TO JUDGE GARFINKEL. MAY BE FAXED TO JUDGE GARFINKEL @ 203-579-5946. (Urbano, G.)

RECAP
76 Jan. 3, 2005

MOTION for Thomas Kelly to Withdraw as Attorney by Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd Sr., Lorenzo D. Foreman. (Gothers, M.)

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77 Jan. 13, 2005

NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC ORDER: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. - - - ORDER granting, absent objection, [76] Motion to Withdraw Thomas Kelly as Attorney. Signed by Judge Christopher F. Droney on 1/13/05. (Newcomb, P.)

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78 Feb. 10, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory A. Belzley on behalf of Lorenzo D. Foreman, Charles Campbell, Horace Dodd, Sr (Gothers, M.)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Connecticut

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 11, 2001

Closing Date: 2007

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All males who, after their arrest for any qualifying misdemeanor offense were required by the NHCCC between January 12, 1998 and January 12, 2001 to remove their clothing for visual inspection of their buttock and genitalia without reasonable suspicion.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

New Haven Community Correctional Center

State of Connecticut

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Equal Protection

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

District of Connecticut 3:01-cv-00061

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Male

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Strip search policy (facilities)

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