Case: Johnson v. District of Columbia

1:02-cv-02364 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Dec. 2, 2002

Closed Date: 2013

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Case Summary

On December 2, 2002, nine female plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, filed this 42 U.S.C §1983 class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs challenged the practice of the U.S. Marshal's Service and the District of Columbia of conducting blanket strip, visual body cavity, and/or squat searches ("strip searches") of female arrestees that were being held in the Superior Court Cell Block of the D.C. Superior Court while awaiting presentment before a judicial officer. Specifically, the plaintiffs complained that the policy and practice of subjecting all female arrestees to strip searches in the absence of reasonable individualized suspicion violated the Fourth Amendment. The plaintiffs further complained that the practice of subjecting female arrestees but not similarly situated male arrestees to blanket strip searches violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fifth Amendment. The plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief, monetary damages, and class certification. The class action complaint was amended twice in 2006.

Defendants denied all allegations and, on May 31, 2006, sought dismissal of the case on numerous grounds, including the defense of qualified immunity. On November 14, 2006, the District Court (Judge Rosemary M. Collyer) denied Defendants' motion to dismiss in its entirety. Johnson v. District of Columbia, 461 F.Supp.2d 48 (D.D.C. 2006). Defendants initially appealed, but the appeal was subsequently voluntarily dismissed. Johnson v. Government of District of Columbia, 2007 WL 1760078 (D.C.Cir. Jun 11, 2007).

On February 8, 2008, the District Court granted the plaintiff's motions for class certification. The Court designated two groups of classes, the Fifth Amendment Class and the Fourth Amendment Class.

The court defined the Fourth Amendment Class as, "Each woman who, during the Class Period (December 2, 1999, until April 25, 2003), was, (i) held in the Superior Court Cell Block; (ii) awaiting presentment under a statute of the District of Columbia; (iii) subjected to a blanket strip, visual body cavity and/or squat search; (iv) under similar circumstances for which male arrestees were not subjected to a blanket strip, visual body cavity and/or squat search."

The court defined the Fifth Amendment Class as, "each woman who, during the Class Period (December 2, 1999, until April 25, 2003), was, (i) held in the Superior Court Cell Block; (ii) awaiting presentment under a statute of the District of Columbia on either (a) a non-drug, non-violent traffic offense, (b) a non-drug, non- violent misdemeanor, or (c) a non-drug, non-violent felony; and (iii) subjected to a blanket strip, visual body cavity and/or squat search; (iv) without any individualized finding of reasonable suspicion or probable cause that she was concealing drugs, weapons or other contraband."

In this opinion, the District Court also dismissed all charges against the United States Marshall's Service.

On February 28, 2008, the plaintiffs filed a cross-claim against United States Superior Court Marshall Todd Dillard on the grounds that he caused them (separately and concurrently) to be subjected strip searches at the D.C. Superior Court cellblock in violation of the 4th and 5th amendments. And that by instituting and implementing a policy which subjected the plaintiffs, all women, to strip searches without individualized suspicion, the co-defendant is liable to the District for all, or part of the claims asserted by the plaintiff against the District of Columbia in this action, by virtue of his practice and policy. This crossclaim was partially in response to the District Court having previously dismissed the plaintiff's claims against the United States Marshall's Service.

On May 23, 2008, the District of Columbia filed for summary judgment for the charges against the District of Columbia. The District Court granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment on October 31, 2008. The Court found that the District of Columbia cannot be liable to the plaintiffs as a matter of law on any of the theories they advance inasmuch as the Marshal was a federal official and not an employee, servant, agent or actor under the control of the District of Columbia, and inasmuch as the District of Columbia had no choice but to turn over arrestees to the Superior Court Marshal for presentment. This dismissal left the Marshall (Todd Dillard) as the sole defendant in this case.

On January 14, 2010, the District Court denied the plaintiff's motion to amend their complaint for the third time.

On April 5, 2010, the defendant filed for summary judgment on the plaintiffs' remaining claims against the Marshall.

On April 21, 2011, the District Court issued an opinion that granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment. The Court conceded that the record shows that during the class period female arrestees were subjected to a blanket practice of strip searches while many, if not most, male arrestees were not. It is nonetheless clear that former Marshal Dillard is entitled to qualified immunity from the Fourth Amendment claims. The Fifth Amendment claims similarly fail as the plaintiffs proffered no evidence that former Marshal Dillard purposefully discriminated by intending a gender disparity in search procedures. Summary judgment was denied to the plaintiffs on their Fourth Amendment claims and granted to Marshal Dillard on the Fourth and Fifth Amendment claims. Accordingly the case was dismissed from District Court.

On May 4, 2011, the plaintiffs filed an appeal to the DC Circuit Court.

On August 13, 2014 the DC Court of Appeals issued an opinion affirming the District Court's summary judgment ruling for Superior Court Marshal, finding him entitled to qualified immunity. And also affirming the District Court's summary judgment ruling for the District of Columbia, concluding that because the Superior Court Marshal in charge of the cellblock was at all times a federal official acting under color of federal law, the city had no authority to prevent the strip searches.

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Erin Pamukcu (3/10/2016)

Bame v. Clark, District of District of Columbia (2005)

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Collyer, Rosemary M. (District of Columbia)

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Collyer, Rosemary M. (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:02-cv-02364	Docket [PACER] Johnson v. Government of the District of Columbia	Aug. 13, 2014	Aug. 13, 2014 Docket
1 1:02-cv-02364	Class Action Complaint for Money Damages and Injunctive Relief Johnson et al v. Government of the District of Columbia et al	Dec. 2, 2002	Dec. 2, 2002 Complaint
58-1 1:02-cv-02364	Class Action, First Amended Complaint for Money Damages and Injunctive Relief and Preliminary Injunction and Jury Demand	April 28, 2006	April 28, 2006 Complaint
62-1 1:02-cv-02364	Federal Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Johnson, et al. v. Government of the District of Columbia, et al.	May 31, 2006	May 31, 2006 Pleading / Motion / Brief
81 1:02-cv-02364	Order Johnson et al v. Government of the District of Columbia et al	Nov. 14, 2006	Nov. 14, 2006 Order/Opinion 461 F.Supp.2d 48
84-2 1:02-cv-02364	Class Action Second Amended Complaint for Money Damages and Jury Demand Johnson et al v. Government of the District of Columbia et al	Dec. 5, 2006	Dec. 5, 2006 Complaint
1 07-05037	Complaint	June 11, 2007	June 11, 2007 Complaint
125 07-05037	Order [Re: Motion to Dismiss] Johnson v. Government of District of Columbia	June 11, 2007	June 11, 2007 Order/Opinion 2007 WL 1760078
158 1:02-cv-02364	Memorandum Opinion	Feb. 8, 2008	Feb. 8, 2008 Order/Opinion 248 F.R.D. 46
159 1:02-cv-02364	Order	Feb. 8, 2008	Feb. 8, 2008 Order/Opinion

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ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against TODD DILLARD, JOHN DOE, GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE (Filing fee $ 150.), filed by VICKIE BROOKS, DONNA CURTIS, KEISHA HOLLOWAY, DIANNA JOHNSON, LAURA LAMBERT, TONYA CECELIA MACK, CAROLYN MONTGOMERY, RUBBIYA MUHAMMED, DIANNE WILKES .(rje, ) Modified on 12/3/2002 (rje, ). (Entered: 12/03/2002)	Dec. 2, 2002	Dec. 2, 2002
2	NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by VICKIE BROOKS, DONNA CURTIS, KEISHA HOLLOWAY, DIANNA JOHNSON, LAURA LAMBERT, TONYA CECELIA MACK, CAROLYN MONTGOMERY, RUBBIYA MUHAMMED, DIANNE WILKES . Case related to Case No. 01-385. (rje, ) (Entered: 12/03/2002)	Dec. 2, 2002	Dec. 2, 2002
	SUMMONS (5) Issued as to TODD DILLARD ; GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ; UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (rje, )	Dec. 2, 2002	Dec. 2, 2002
	SUMMONS (1) REISSUED as to TODD DILLARD (mpt, )	Dec. 18, 2002	Dec. 18, 2002
3	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Becker, Leonard) (Entered: 12/23/2002)	Dec. 23, 2002	Dec. 23, 2002
	MINUTE ENTRY: Upon consideration of the Consent Motion of Defendant Government of the District of Columbia to Enlarge Time to Answer the Complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. District of Columbia's time to respond to the complaint is extended until January 31, 2003. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 12/26/02. (lcjdb2)	Dec. 26, 2002	Dec. 26, 2002
4	ATTORNEY APPEARANCE. (McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 01/09/2003)	Jan. 9, 2003	Jan. 9, 2003
	Set Deadlines/Hearings: Answer due by 1/31/2003. (tb)	Jan. 15, 2003	Jan. 15, 2003
5	MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Becker, Leonard) (Entered: 01/29/2003)	Jan. 29, 2003	Jan. 29, 2003
6	MOTION for Leave to Appear pro haec vice by Barrett Litt by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Claiborne, William) (Entered: 01/30/2003)	Jan. 30, 2003	Jan. 30, 2003
7	MOTION for Leave to Appear pro haec vice by Paul Estuar by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Claiborne, William) (Entered: 01/31/2003)	Jan. 31, 2003	Jan. 31, 2003
8	ENTERED IN ERROR..... ATTORNEY APPEARANCE. (Claiborne, William) Modified on 2/4/2003 (mpt, ). (Entered: 02/03/2003)	Feb. 3, 2003	Feb. 3, 2003
9	ENTERED IN ERROR..... ATTORNEY APPEARANCE. (Claiborne, William) Modified on 2/4/2003 (mpt, ). (Entered: 02/03/2003)	Feb. 3, 2003	Feb. 3, 2003
10	Memorandum in opposition to motion re 5 District's Motion to Dismiss filed by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1)(Claiborne, William) (Entered: 02/10/2003)	Feb. 10, 2003	Feb. 10, 2003
11	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 5 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Becker, Leonard) (Entered: 02/13/2003)	Feb. 13, 2003	Feb. 13, 2003
12	First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, and Memorandum in Support Thereof by TODD DILLARD, JOHN DOE, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 02/14/2003)	Feb. 14, 2003	Feb. 14, 2003
	ORDER granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear, granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear, granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/14/03. (dvb)	Feb. 14, 2003	Feb. 14, 2003
	Case Reassigned to Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. Judge John D. Bates no longer assigned to the case. (rje, )	Feb. 14, 2003	Feb. 14, 2003
13	REPLY in support of motion re 5 to dismiss filed by GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Becker, Leonard) (Entered: 02/24/2003)	Feb. 24, 2003	Feb. 24, 2003
14	MOTION to Certify Class by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5 # 6)(Claiborne, William) (Entered: 03/03/2003)	March 3, 2003	March 3, 2003
15	Second MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend Time Within Which to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint, and Within Which to Respond to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, and Memorandum in Support Thereof by TODD DILLARD, JOHN DOE, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 03/12/2003)	March 12, 2003	March 12, 2003
16	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 14 MOTION to Certify Class by GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Becker, Leonard) (Entered: 03/14/2003)	March 14, 2003	March 14, 2003
17	Memorandum in opposition to motion re 15 filed by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Claiborne, William) (Entered: 03/24/2003)	March 24, 2003	March 24, 2003
18	Memorandum in opposition to motion re 16 filed by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Claiborne, William) (Entered: 03/27/2003)	March 27, 2003	March 27, 2003
19	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5 # 6 # 7 # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 # 12 # 13 # 14 # 15 # 16 # 17)(Claiborne, William) (Entered: 03/28/2003)	March 27, 2003	March 27, 2003
20	Memorandum in opposition to motion re 19 filed by GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Decl. of Anne B. Wicks)(Becker, Leonard) (Entered: 04/03/2003)	April 3, 2003	April 3, 2003
21	REPLY in support of motion re 16 motn to enlarge time to respond to class certification motion filed by GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Becker, Leonard) (Entered: 04/03/2003)	April 3, 2003	April 3, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER: status conference is scheduled for 4/11/03 at 4 p.m. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 4/9/03. (dsj)	April 9, 2003	April 9, 2003
22	MOTION to Strike 20 Memorandum in Opposition affidavit Anne Wicks by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Claiborne, William) (Entered: 04/10/2003)	April 10, 2003	April 10, 2003
	Minute Entry for Status Conference held on 4/11/2003 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer: Further Status Conference set for April 28, 2003 at 10:00 AM.(Court Reporter Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	April 11, 2003	April 11, 2003
23	Memorandum in opposition to motion re 22 to strike Wicks declaration filed by GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Becker, Leonard) (Entered: 04/17/2003)	April 17, 2003	April 17, 2003
24	Consent MOTION Hold Motions In Abeyance Pending Settlement Discussions re 15 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend Time Within Which to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint, and Within Which to Respond to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, and Memorandum in Support Thereof, 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 14 MOTION to Certify Class, 1 Complaint,, 5 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint, 19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 20 Memorandum in Opposition, 21 Reply in Support, 10 Memorandum in Opposition, 13 Reply in Support, 14 MOTION to Certify Class by VICKIE BROOKS, DONNA CURTIS, TODD DILLARD, JOHN DOE, GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, KEISHA HOLLOWAY, DIANNA JOHNSON, LAURA LAMBERT, TONYA CECELIA MACK, CAROLYN MONTGOMERY, RUBBIYA MUHAMMED, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, DIANNE WILKES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 04/25/2003)	April 25, 2003	April 25, 2003
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 4/28/2003. (Court Reporter Crystal Pilgrim.) (cdw)	April 28, 2003	April 28, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting 24 Motion to Hold Motions in Abeyance Pending Settlement Discussions. Status hearing is scheduled for 5/30/03 at 10:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 4/28/03. (dsj)	April 28, 2003	April 28, 2003
25	NOTICE by TODD DILLARD, JOHN DOE, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE of Filing (Attachments: # 1 Stipulated Protective Order# 2 Confidentiality Agreement)(McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 05/27/2003)	May 27, 2003	May 27, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER re 25 Notice (Other) filed by JOHN DOE, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, TODD DILLARD. Stipulated Protective Order and Confidentiality Agreement are hereby approved by the Court. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 5/28/03. (dsj)	May 28, 2003	May 28, 2003
26	NOTICE of Appearance by Holly Michelle Johnson on behalf of GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Johnson, Holly) (Entered: 05/29/2003)	May 29, 2003	May 29, 2003
27	ENTERED IN ERROR.....STATUS REPORT by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1)(Claiborne, William) Modified on 5/30/2003 (rje, ). (Entered: 05/29/2003)	May 29, 2003	May 29, 2003
28	STATUS REPORT by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1)(Claiborne, William) (Entered: 05/30/2003)	May 30, 2003	May 30, 2003
29	NOTICE by GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Withdrawing Appearance of Holly Johnson (Johnson, Holly) (Entered: 05/30/2003)	May 30, 2003	May 30, 2003
30	NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 6/10/2003 at 08:45 AM before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (cdw) (Entered: 06/02/2003)	May 30, 2003	May 30, 2003
	"NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY. Document No. 27 was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleading." (rje, )	May 30, 2003	May 30, 2003
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 5/30/2003. (Court Reporter Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	May 30, 2003	May 30, 2003
31	MOTION to Continue by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1)(Claiborne, William) (Entered: 06/05/2003)	June 5, 2003	June 5, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting 31 Motion to Continue. Status hearing is reset for 6/19/03 at 8:45 a.m. Deadline for making recommendations on discovery and scheduling is 6/13/03. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 6/6/03. (dsj)	June 6, 2003	June 6, 2003
32	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit a Proposed Scheduling Order, Time for Filing Having Expired, and to Continue the Status Hearing by VICKIE BROOKS, DONNA CURTIS, TODD DILLARD, JOHN DOE, GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, KEISHA HOLLOWAY, DIANNA JOHNSON, LAURA LAMBERT, TONYA CECELIA MACK, CAROLYN MONTGOMERY, RUBBIYA MUHAMMED, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, DIANNE WILKES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 06/17/2003)	June 17, 2003	June 17, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting 32 Motion for Extension of Time. Proposed scheduling order is due 7/13/03 and status hearing reset for 7/21/03 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 6/18/03. (dsj)	June 18, 2003	June 18, 2003
33	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 7/3/03. (dsj) (Entered: 07/03/2003)	July 3, 2003	July 3, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER: Given the Court's order referring this case to mediation 33, the status hearing scheduled for 7/21/03 is canceled. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 7/10/03.(dsj)	July 10, 2003	July 10, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER: Pursuant to the Court's Order dated July 3, 2003, the parties are directed to submit a joint report on the status of mediation no later than 9/11/03 at 5:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 9/8/03. (dsj)	Sept. 8, 2003	Sept. 8, 2003
34	STATUS REPORT on Mediation (Joint) by VICKIE BROOKS, DONNA CURTIS, TODD DILLARD, JOHN DOE, GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, KEISHA HOLLOWAY, DIANNA JOHNSON, LAURA LAMBERT, TONYA CECELIA MACK, CAROLYN MONTGOMERY, RUBBIYA MUHAMMED, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, DIANNE WILKES. (McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 09/10/2003)	Sept. 10, 2003	Sept. 10, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER: The parties have been in settlement discussions since 4/28/03 and this case was referred to mediation on 7/3/03. Given the status of this case, it is hereby ordered that all pending motions are denied without prejudice. In the event that mediation fails, the parties may refile these motions (and responsive briefs) with the Court. In the meantime, the Court orders that mediation is continued for 60 days and the parties shall file a second report on the status of mediation no later than 11/11/03. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 9/11/03. (dsj)	Sept. 11, 2003	Sept. 11, 2003
35	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Second Mediation Status Report by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1)(Claiborne, William) (Entered: 11/14/2003)	Nov. 14, 2003	Nov. 14, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting 35 Motion for Extension of Time to File Report. The parties shall file their second report on the status of mediation no later than 12/1/03. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 11/19/03. (dsj)	Nov. 19, 2003	Nov. 19, 2003
36	Second MOTION for Extension of Time to file second status report by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Claiborne, William) (Entered: 12/01/2003)	Dec. 1, 2003	Dec. 1, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting 36 Motion for Extension of Time. The parties shall file their second report on the status of mediation no later than 12/4/03. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 12/2/03. (dsj)	Dec. 2, 2003	Dec. 2, 2003
37	Consent MOTION for Protective Order by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Claiborne, William) (Entered: 12/04/2003)	Dec. 4, 2003	Dec. 4, 2003
38	STATUS REPORT on Mediation by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Claiborne, William) (Entered: 12/04/2003)	Dec. 4, 2003	Dec. 4, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting 37 Motion for Protective Order. The Stipulated Protective Order is hereby approved and entered. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 12/4/03. (dsj)	Dec. 4, 2003	Dec. 4, 2003
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER extending mediation for 60 days and directing the parties to file a status report on 2/20/04. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 12/23/03. (dsj)	Dec. 23, 2003	Dec. 23, 2003
39	STATUS REPORT (Joint) by VICKIE BROOKS, DONNA CURTIS, TODD DILLARD, JOHN DOE, GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, KEISHA HOLLOWAY, DIANNA JOHNSON, LAURA LAMBERT, TONYA CECELIA MACK, CAROLYN MONTGOMERY, RUBBIYA MUHAMMED, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, DIANNE WILKES. (McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 02/20/2004)	Feb. 20, 2004	Feb. 20, 2004
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' status report, mediation is continued for 45 days. A status hearing is set for 4/19/04 at 9:15 a.m. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 3/3/04. (dsj)	March 3, 2004	March 3, 2004
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER extending referral to mediation to 6/30/04. A status hearing is scheduled for 6/28/04 at 10:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 4/19/04. (dsj)	April 19, 2004	April 19, 2004
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 4/19/2004. A further Status Conference is set for 6/28/2004 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (Court Reporter: Elaine Merchant) (cdw)	April 19, 2004	April 19, 2004
40	ORDER signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on June 28, 2004. (cdw) (Entered: 06/29/2004)	June 28, 2004	June 28, 2004
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 6/28/2004. A telephone conference is set for 7/12/2004 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. A status conference is set for 7/30/2004 at 9:15 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	June 28, 2004	June 28, 2004
	Telephone Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 7/12/2004. Oral motion by the plaintiff to vacate the status conference set for 7/30/04 and for a futher telephone conference, heard and granted. A telephone conference is set for 8/3/2004 at 4:45 PM before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	July 12, 2004	July 12, 2004
42	MOTION for Extension of Time to prepare a position memorandum to 8/2/04; and to prepare the "two-months" database to 8/23/04 by TODD DILLARD. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ks, ) (Entered: 08/05/2004)	July 30, 2004	July 30, 2004
41	MOTION for Extension of Time to (One-Day) to Prepare Position Memorandum, and Memorandum in Support Thereof by TODD DILLARD, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 08/02/2004)	Aug. 2, 2004	Aug. 2, 2004
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting 41 Motion for Extension of Time to Prepare Position Memorandum. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 8/3/04. (dsj)	Aug. 3, 2004	Aug. 3, 2004
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 8/10/2004. A further Status Conference is set for 9/15/2004 at 9:15 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	Aug. 10, 2004	Aug. 10, 2004
43	MOTION for Extension of Time to Prepare the "Two-Months" Database, and Memorandum in Support Thereof by TODD DILLARD, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 08/23/2004)	Aug. 23, 2004	Aug. 23, 2004
	MINUTE ORDER granting 43 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The position memorandum shall be prepared by 9/3/04.Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 8/25/04. (ato)	Aug. 25, 2004	Aug. 25, 2004
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 9/15/2004. A further Status Conference is set for 11/15/2004 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	Sept. 15, 2004	Sept. 15, 2004
	NOTICE: The correct date and time for the next status conference in this case is 10/15/2004 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (cdw)	Sept. 15, 2004	Sept. 15, 2004
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 10/15/2004. A further Status Conference is set for 11/17/2004 at 10:15 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	Oct. 15, 2004	Oct. 15, 2004
	NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference reset for 12/6/2004 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. Please be punctual.(cdw)	Nov. 10, 2004	Nov. 10, 2004
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 12/6/2004. A Telephone Conference is set for 1/4/2005 at 11:00 AM before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. A further Status Conference is set for 1/28/2005 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	Dec. 6, 2004	Dec. 6, 2004
44	NOTICE of Appearance by Maria-Claudia T. Amato on behalf of GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Amato, Maria-Claudia) (Entered: 12/13/2004)	Dec. 13, 2004	Dec. 13, 2004
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER. The next telephone conference will be held on January 28, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. Another telephone conference is scheduled for February 25, 2005 at 2:15 p.m. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 1/4/05. (dyc)	Jan. 4, 2005	Jan. 4, 2005
	Telephone Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 1/4/2005. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	Jan. 4, 2005	Jan. 4, 2005
	Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 1/18/2005 at 11:30 AM before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. Telephone Conference set for 2/25/2005 at 2:15 PM before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (cdw)	Jan. 4, 2005	Jan. 4, 2005
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER denying as moot 42 Motion for Extension of Time to Prepare a Position Memorandum. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 1/24/05. (dyc)	Jan. 24, 2005	Jan. 24, 2005
	Telephone Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 1/28/2005. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	Jan. 28, 2005	Jan. 28, 2005
	NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 2/16/2004 at 9:15 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. Please be punctual.(cdw)	Feb. 2, 2005	Feb. 2, 2005
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 2/16/2005. Defendant directed to submit a full proposal to the plaintiff via email by midnight on 2/17/05. A further Status Conference is set for 2/23/2005 at 3:15 PM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	Feb. 16, 2005	Feb. 16, 2005
45	NOTICE of Delivery of Draft Stipulation of Settlement and Dismissal by UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, TODD DILLARD re Status Conference,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, (McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 02/17/2005)	Feb. 17, 2005	Feb. 17, 2005
	Telephone Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 2/25/2005. A further telephone conference is set for 3/14/2005 at 11:15 AM before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (cdw)	Feb. 25, 2005	Feb. 25, 2005
	Set/Reset Hearings: The Telephone Conference currently set for 3/14/05 has been rescheduled for 3/21/2005 at 10:30 AM before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. The parties should first initiate a conference call amongst themselves and then call in the Court. (cdw)	March 10, 2005	March 10, 2005
	Telephone Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 3/21/2005. (cdw)	March 21, 2005	March 21, 2005
46	NOTICE of Change of Address by William Charles Claiborne, III (Claiborne, William) (Entered: 04/07/2005)	April 7, 2005	April 7, 2005
47	MOTION for Hearing Status Hearing by DIANNA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Claiborne, William) (Entered: 05/09/2005)	May 9, 2005	May 9, 2005
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting 47 Motion for Hearing nunc pro tunc. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 5/16/05. (dyc)	May 16, 2005	May 16, 2005
48	NOTICE of Appearance by Maria-Claudia T. Amato on behalf of GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Amato, Maria-Claudia) (Entered: 05/17/2005)	May 17, 2005	May 17, 2005
	NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 5/23/2005 at 2:15 PM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. Please be punctual.(cdw)	May 18, 2005	May 18, 2005
	Status Conference held before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 5/23/2005. A further Status Conference is set for 7/29/2005 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. The defendant is directed to file a notice with the Court advising when the documents have been sent out. (Court Reporter: Scott Wallace) (cdw)	May 23, 2005	May 23, 2005
49	MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete the Settlement Approval Process by UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, TODD DILLARD. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McDaniel, Oliver) (Entered: 06/28/2005)	June 28, 2005	June 28, 2005
	MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting 49 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Complete the Settlement Approval Process as unopposed. The settlement documents must be submitted to the Department of Justice by no later than August 1, 2005. A joint status report shall be filed with the Court by no later than August 2, 2005. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 7/11/05. (dyc)	July 11, 2005	July 11, 2005
	Set Deadlines/Hearings: Joint status report due by 8/2/2005. (cdw)	July 11, 2005	July 11, 2005
	NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 8/29/2005 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Rosemary M. Collyer. Please be punctual.(cdw)	Aug. 19, 2005	Aug. 19, 2005

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 2, 2002

Closing Date: 2013

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Females arrested in DC from 12/2/99 until case termination who were taken to the Superior Court for presentment on DC warrants or code offenses and who were subjected to strip searches while waiting for presentment before a DC Superior Court judge.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Kaye, McLane, Bednarski & Litt

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Federal

United States Marshals Service

State

DC Superior Court

Government of the District of Columbia

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:02-cv-02364

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 11-05115

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

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Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Strip search policy (facilities)

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Johnson v. District of Columbia, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/9608/ (last updated 3/10/2016).

Case: Johnson v. District of Columbia

1:02-cv-02364 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

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