Case: Foreman v. Connecticut

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

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.)

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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.)

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)

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)

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

REPORT of Parties Planning Meeting (Gothers, M.)

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)

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

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.)

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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.)

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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

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)

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)

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.)

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.)

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

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)

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.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

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)

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)

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.)

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.)

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.)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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)

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.)

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.)

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)

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)

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

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

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.)

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)

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.)

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

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.)

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.)

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.)

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)

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

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

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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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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**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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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.)

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.)

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.)

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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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.)

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.)

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

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.)

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