Case: Schaffer v. Alameda County

3:06-cv-00310 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Jan. 17, 2006

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Case Summary

On January 17, 2006, Plaintiff, represented by private counsel, filed a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California challenging Alameda County's policies and practices concerning strip searches in Alameda County jails. Specifically, Plaintiff alleged that he was subjected to a group strip search prior to arraignment and in the absence of any reasonable suspicion of contraband or weapons. Plaintiff alleged that such a practice violated the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution as well as California state law. To remedy the alleged violations, Plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief, monetary damages, and class certification.

The District Court (Judge Maxine M. Chesney) held an initial scheduling conference and submitted the case to the Court's alternative dispute resolution program. Mediation was held on November 28, 2006, but did not produce a settlement. Through subsequent negotiations, the parties eventually settled.

Following a November 16, 2007 fairness hearing, the District Court approved the class action settlement. Under the settlement, two separate classes of claimants were created: (1) those booked into the Santa Rita Jail from 1/17/04 to 12/31/06 who were strip searched in groups; and (2) those booked into Santa Rita Jail or Glenn Dyer Jail from 1/17/04 to 12/31/06 on charges not involving violence, drugs, or weapons who were strip searched, except for those who were required to submit to such searches as a condition of parole or probation. Defendants agreed to pay a maximum of $6.15 million to settle all claims of both classes. Of that sum, $1.175 million went to class counsel Mark Merin for attorneys' fees. Up to $275,000 was allocated for the costs of claims administration. Finally, a total of $4.7 million would be used to pay individual claims, based on an agreed distribution formula.

Summary Authors

Timothy Shoffner (6/12/2012)

People

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Judge(s)

Chesney, Maxine M. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Merin, Mark E. (California)

Rockwell, Gregory James (California)

Schwarzschild, Jeffrey I. (California)

Judge(s)

Chesney, Maxine M. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Merin, Mark E. (California)

Rockwell, Gregory James (California)

Schwarzschild, Jeffrey I. (California)

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Documents in this case

3:06-cv-00310	Docket [PACER] Schaffer v. County of Alameda	June 20, 2007	June 20, 2007 Docket
1 3:06-cv-00310	Class Action Complaint	Jan. 17, 2006	Jan. 17, 2006 Complaint
39 3:06-cv-00310	Amended Stipulation of Settlement Schaeffer v. County of Alameda	June 18, 2007	June 18, 2007 Settlement Agreement
43 3:06-cv-00310	Protective Order for Disclosure of Records and Information Schaeffer v. County of Alameda	June 20, 2007	June 20, 2007 Order/Opinion
44 3:06-cv-00310	Order for Preliminary Approval of Settlement of Class Action Schaeffer v. County of Alameda	June 20, 2007	June 20, 2007 Order/Opinion
73 3:06-cv-00310	Order and Judgment of Dismissal Schaffer v. County of Alameda	Nov. 16, 2007	Nov. 16, 2007 Settlement Agreement

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Docket for: Schaffer v. County of Alameda

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
	Jan. 17, 2006	Summons Issued as to County of Alameda, Charles C. Plummer. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/17/2006) (Entered: 01/20/2006)	PACER
	Jan. 17, 2006	CASE DESIGNATED for Electronic Filing. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/17/2006) (Entered: 01/20/2006)	PACER
1	Jan. 17, 2006	CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT: DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL against County of Alameda, Charles C. Plummer, Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies ( Filing fee $ 250.00, receipt number 3380515.). Filed byDaniel Schaffer. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/17/2006) Additional attachment(s) added on 1/30/2006 (aaa, Court Staff).	Clearinghouse
2	Jan. 17, 2006	ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 4/14/2006. Case Management Conference set for 4/21/2006 10:30 AM. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on 01/17/06. (Attachments: # (1) Standing Order)(aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/17/2006) 1 Standing Order View on PACER	RECAP
	Jan. 17, 2006	Summons Issued as to County of Alameda, Charles C. Plummer. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/17/2006)
	Jan. 17, 2006	CASE DESIGNATED for Electronic Filing. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/17/2006)
3	Jan. 30, 2006	CLERK'S NOTICE to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s) by e-mail re: Failure to E-File/E-Mail Complaint and/or Failure to Register as an E-Filer (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/30/2006)	RECAP
4	March 8, 2006	ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand byCounty of Alameda. (Rockwell, Gregory) (Filed on 3/8/2006)	RECAP
5	March 29, 2006	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Daniel Schaffer. County of Alameda served on 2/9/2006, answer due 3/1/2006; Charles C. Plummer served on 2/9/2006, answer due 3/1/2006. (Schwarzschild, Jeffrey) (Filed on 3/29/2006)	RECAP
6	March 30, 2006	ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5b) of discussion of ADR options for defendant COUNTY OF ALAMEDA (Rockwell, Gregory) (Filed on 3/30/2006)	RECAP
7	March 30, 2006	ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand byCharles C. Plummer. (Rockwell, Gregory) (Filed on 3/30/2006)	RECAP
8	March 31, 2006	NOTICE of need for ADR Phone Conference (ADR L.R. 3-5 d) (Rockwell, Gregory) (Filed on 3/31/2006)	RECAP
9	April 6, 2006	ADR Clerks Notice Setting ADR Phone Conference on 4/18/06 at 9:30 a.m. Please take note that plaintiff's counsel initiates the call to all parties. (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/6/2006)	RECAP
10	April 14, 2006	JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Daniel Schaffer. (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 4/14/2006)	RECAP
11	April 18, 2006	STIPULATION FOR PARTIES TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE AT CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; [PROPOSED] ORDER by Daniel Schaffer. (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 4/18/2006)	RECAP
	April 18, 2006	ADR Remark: ADR Phone Conference conducted on 4/18/06 by RWS. (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2006)
12	April 19, 2006	ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE AT CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. The April 21, 2006 conference will be telephonic; the Court will initiate the call. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 19, 2006. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF)	RECAP
13	April 21, 2006	Minute Entry: Initial Case Management Conference held on 4/21/2006 before Maxine M. Chesney (Date Filed: 4/21/2006), Case referred to mediation. Mediation to be completed by 12/1/2006. Case Management Statement due by 4/20/2007. Class Certification Motion due by 2/2/2007. Further Case Management Conference set for 4/27/2007 10:30 AM. Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification Hearing set for 3/9/2007 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Court Reporter Not Reported.) (tl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 4/21/2006)	RECAP
14	May 9, 2006	ADR Clerk's Notice Appointing Michael W. Bien as Mediator. (cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/9/2006)	RECAP
	May 10, 2006	Mediator's office will initiate the Pre MED phone conference on 6/1/2006 at 4:00 p.m. (cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/10/2006) (Entered: 05/10/2006)	PACER
	May 10, 2006	Mediator's office will initiate the Pre MED phone conference on 6/1/2006 at 4:00 p.m. (cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/10/2006)
15	Oct. 19, 2006	NOTICE by County of Alameda, Charles C. Plummer of Unavailability of Gregory J. Rockwell (Rockwell, Gregory) (Filed on 10/19/2006)	RECAP
16	Nov. 15, 2006	NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Mark E. Merin, Esq (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 11/15/2006)	RECAP
17	Nov. 15, 2006	ORDER GRANTING SHERIFF CHARLES PLUMMER'S REQUEST TO BE EXCUSED AT MEDIATION. Signed by Magistrate Judge Wayne D. Brazil on 11/15/06. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 11/15/2006)	RECAP
18	Dec. 1, 2006	CERTIFICATION OF MEDIATION Session dated 11/28/2006 by mediator, Michael W. Bien; Mediation session held 11/28/2006; Case did not settle; Mediation process is complete. (cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/1/2006)	RECAP
19	Jan. 22, 2007	STIPULATION Stipulated Request to Reset Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification; [Proposed] Order by Daniel Schaffer. (Attachments: # (1) Signature Page (Declarations/Stipulations))(Merin, Mark) (Filed on 1/22/2007) 1 Signature Page (Declarations/Stipulations) View on PACER	RECAP
	Jan. 31, 2007	Set Deadlines/Hearings: Motions deadline due by 5/4/2007. Re 20 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/31/2007) (Entered: 02/01/2007)	PACER
	Jan. 31, 2007	Set/Reset Deadlines as to Motion Hearing Continued for 6/8/2007 09:00 AM. Re 20 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/31/2007) (Entered: 02/01/2007)	PACER
20	Jan. 31, 2007	ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED REQUEST TO RESET HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION. The deadline for plaintiff to file his motion for class certification is continued from February 2, 2007 to May 4, 2007; the hearing on the motion is continued from March 9, 2007 to June 8, 2007. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on January 31, 2007. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF)	RECAP
	Jan. 31, 2007	Set Deadlines/Hearings: Motions deadline due by 5/4/2007. Re 20 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/31/2007)
	Jan. 31, 2007	Set/Reset Deadlines as to Motion Hearing Continued for 6/8/2007 09:00 AM. Re 20 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 1/31/2007)
21	April 17, 2007	JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by County of Alameda, Charles C. Plummer. (Rockwell, Gregory) (Filed on 4/17/2007)	RECAP
	April 23, 2007	Set Deadlines/Hearings: A Joint Case Management Statement due by 6/1/2007. Case Management Conference Continued for 6/8/2007 10:30 AM. Re 22 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 4/23/2007) (Entered: 04/24/2007)	PACER
22	April 23, 2007	ORDER CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. The case management conference is continued from April 27, 2007 to June 8, 2007. A joint case management statement shall be filed no later than June 1, 2007. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 23, 2007. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/23/2007)	RECAP
	April 23, 2007	Set Deadlines/Hearings: A Joint Case Management Statement due by 6/1/2007. Case Management Conference Continued for 6/8/2007 10:30 AM. Re 22 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 4/23/2007)
23	April 27, 2007	Letter dated 4/27/07: from Clerk requesting copy fees. Request form for copies sent to requestor Demetrius Chafford. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 4/27/2007) Additional attachment(s) added on 4/30/2007 (aaa, Court Staff).	RECAP
	May 3, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL Request for Photocopies form informing Demetrius Chafford that the total cost for his request will be $2.50. Re 23 request (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 5/3/2007) (Entered: 05/07/2007)	PACER
24	May 3, 2007	REQUEST for Civil Docket Sheet re [23] Letter. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 5/3/2007)	RECAP
	May 3, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL Request for Photocopies form informing Demetrius Chafford that the total cost for his request will be $2.50. Re 23 request (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 5/3/2007)
25	May 11, 2007	MOTION for Settlement -- Notice of Stipulated Motion for Preliminary Approval of Provisional Settlement Class and Settlement of Class Action filed by Daniel Schaffer. Motion Hearing set for 6/15/2007 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 5/11/2007)	RECAP
26	May 11, 2007	Brief re [25] MOTION for Settlement -- Notice of Stipulated Motion for Preliminary Approval of Provisional Settlement Class and Settlement of Class Action filed byDaniel Schaffer. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1# (2) Exhibit 2# (3) Exhibit 3)(Related document(s)[25]) (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 5/11/2007) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3 View on PACER	RECAP
27	May 11, 2007	Proposed Order re [25] MOTION for Settlement -- Notice of Stipulated Motion for Preliminary Approval of Provisional Settlement Class and Settlement of Class Action by Daniel Schaffer. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A# (2) Exhibit B)(Merin, Mark) (Filed on 5/11/2007) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER	RECAP
28	May 21, 2007	Letter dated 5/17/07: from Michael Tuggle re request for copies. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 5/21/2007)	RECAP
30	May 25, 2007	Letter dated 5/22/07: from Nancy E. Manuel re request for information to join the class action suit. Re [29] Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 5/25/2007)	RECAP
	May 29, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 30 letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). re 29 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 5/29/2007) (Entered: 05/29/2007)	PACER
29	May 29, 2007	DIRECTIONS TO CLERK. The Clerk is directed to file a letter dated May 22, 2007 from Nancy E. Manuel and send a copy to counsel for plaintiff. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on May 29, 2007. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/29/2007)	RECAP
	May 29, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 30 letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). re 29 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 5/29/2007)
31	May 30, 2007	STIPULATION : Stipulated Request to Continue Case Management Conference to the Same Date as the Hearing on the Stipulated Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement; [Proposed] Order by Daniel Schaffer. (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 5/30/2007)	RECAP
	May 31, 2007	Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Conference Continued for 6/15/2007 09:00 AM. Re 32 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 5/31/2007) (Entered: 06/01/2007)	PACER
32	May 31, 2007	ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED REQUEST TO CONTINUE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. The conference is continued from June 8, 2007 to June 15, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on May 31, 2007. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/31/2007)	RECAP
	May 31, 2007	Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Conference Continued for 6/15/2007 09:00 AM. Re 32 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 5/31/2007)
33	June 1, 2007	DIRECTIONS TO CLERK. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on June 1, 2007. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/1/2007)	RECAP
	June 6, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of the 34 letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney. Re 33 Order. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 6/6/2007) (Entered: 06/06/2007)	PACER
34	June 6, 2007	Letter dated 05/24/07: from Kent Charles re requesting information on the Strip Search Law Suit. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 6/6/2007)	RECAP
35	June 6, 2007	Letter Dated 05/22/07: from Shawndra Star Boode re request information on the Class Action Case. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 6/6/2007)	RECAP
	June 6, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of the 35 Letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). Re 33 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 6/6/2007)
36	June 12, 2007	MOTION to Amend/Correct ; Amendment to Stipulated Motion for Preliminary Approval of Provisional Settlement Class and Settlement of Class Action filed by Daniel Schaffer. Motion Hearing set for 6/15/2007 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(Merin, Mark) (Filed on 6/12/2007) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER	RECAP
37	June 15, 2007	Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 6/15/2007 before Maxine M.Chesney (Date Filed: 6/15/2007) re [25] MOTION for Settlement -- Notice of Stipulated Motion for Preliminary Approval of Provisional Settlement Class and Settlement of Class Action filed by Daniel Schaffer. Fairness Hearing set for 11/16/2007 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Court Reporter Belle Ball.) (tl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/15/2007)	RECAP
38	June 18, 2007	Letter from Mark E. Merin re: corrections and clarifications to settlement documents. (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 6/18/2007)	RECAP
39	June 18, 2007	STIPULATION : Amended Stipulation of Settlement by Daniel Schaffer. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Amended Exhibit 2# (2) Exhibit Amended Exhibit 3)(Merin, Mark) (Filed on 6/18/2007) 1 Exhibit Amended Exhibit 2 View on PACER 2 Exhibit Amended Exhibit 3 View on PACER	Clearinghouse
40	June 18, 2007	Proposed Order : Protective Order for Disclosure of Records and Information by Daniel Schaffer. (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 6/18/2007)	RECAP
	June 20, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 46 Letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s) re 33 Order. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 6/20/2007) (Entered: 06/22/2007)	PACER
41	June 20, 2007	* DISREGARD - FILED IN ERROR IN THIS CASE * ORDER AFFORDING PLAINTIFF OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPLEMENT MOTION TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on June 20, 2007. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/20/2007) Modified on 6/20/2007 (mmclc1, COURT STAFF).	RECAP
42	June 20, 2007	ERRATA re [39] Stipulation of Settlement -- Second Amended Exhibit 3 by Daniel Schaffer. (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 6/20/2007)	RECAP
43	June 20, 2007	PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on June 20, 2007. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/20/2007)	Clearinghouse
44	June 20, 2007	ORDER FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on June 20, 2007. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A# (2) Exhibit B) (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/20/2007) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER	Clearinghouse
46	June 20, 2007	Letter dated 06-20-07: from Patrick W. Ford re Unlawful Strip Search Lawsuit. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 6/20/2007)	RECAP
	June 20, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 46 Letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s) re 33 Order. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 6/20/2007)
45	June 21, 2007	AMENDED STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT by County of Alameda, Charles C. Plummer. Filed Manually per oral order of June 15, 2007 as per chambers (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 6/21/2007)	RECAP
	July 13, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy re 47 letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney. Re 33 Order. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/13/2007) (Entered: 07/16/2007)	PACER
47	July 13, 2007	Letter dated 6/27/07: from Colette Trotten re request for information regarding class action lawsuit. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/13/2007) Additional attachment(s) added on 7/16/2007 (aaa, Court Staff).	RECAP
	July 13, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy re 47 letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney. Re 33 Order. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/13/2007)
	July 20, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL copy of 48 Letter from Mark T. Fretwell to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). Re 33 Order. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/20/2007) (Entered: 07/23/2007)	PACER
48	July 20, 2007	Letter dated 07/05/07: from Mark T. Fretwell re request for information on class action suit. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/20/2007)	RECAP
	July 20, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL copy of 48 Letter from Mark T. Fretwell to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). Re 33 Order. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/20/2007)
	July 26, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 49 Letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). Re 33 Order. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/26/2007) (Entered: 07/27/2007)	PACER
49	July 26, 2007	Letter dated 07/19/07: from Larry Estep re Strip Search Lawsuit. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/26/2007)	RECAP
	July 26, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 49 Letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). Re 33 Order. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/26/2007)
	July 27, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 50 Letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). Re 33 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/27/2007) (Entered: 07/30/2007)	PACER
50	July 27, 2007	Letter Post dated 7/26/07: from Michael A. Lumford re Illegal Stripsearch Lawsuit. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/27/2007)	RECAP
	July 27, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 50 Letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). Re 33 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 7/27/2007)
	Aug. 3, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 51 letter to Plaintiff(s) Counsel. Re 33 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 8/3/2007) (Entered: 08/06/2007)	PACER
51	Aug. 3, 2007	Letter dated 07/31/07: from Mark Johnson re request for strip search claim forms. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 8/3/2007)	RECAP
	Aug. 3, 2007	Sent by U.S. MAIL a copy of 51 letter to Plaintiff(s) Counsel. Re 33 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 8/3/2007)
	Aug. 15, 2007	Sent by U.S MAIL a copy of 52 Letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). Re 33 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 8/15/2007) (Entered: 08/16/2007)	PACER
52	Aug. 15, 2007	Letter dated 08/11/07: from Michael Simmons re Strip Search Lawsuit. (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 8/15/2007)	RECAP
	Aug. 15, 2007	Sent by U.S MAIL a copy of 52 Letter to Plaintiff(s) Attorney(s). Re 33 Order (aaa, Court Staff) (Filed on 8/15/2007)
	Aug. 23, 2007	Copy of 53 Letter sent via U.S. Mail to plaintiffs' counsel. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/23/2007) (Entered: 09/05/2007)	PACER
53	Aug. 23, 2007	Letter dated 8/19/07 from Michael Anthony Harris re request for information on class action. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/23/2007)	RECAP
	Aug. 23, 2007	Copy of 53 Letter sent via U.S. Mail to plaintiffs' counsel. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/23/2007)
	Aug. 24, 2007	Copy of 54 Claim Form sent via U.S. Mail to plaintiffs' counsel. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2007) (Entered: 09/05/2007)	PACER
54	Aug. 24, 2007	Claim Form against Alameda County filed by Perry Sheppard. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2007)	RECAP
	Aug. 24, 2007	Copy of 54 Claim Form sent via U.S. Mail to plaintiffs' counsel. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2007)
	Aug. 29, 2007	Copy of 55 Letter sent via U.S. Mail to plaintiffs' counsel. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/29/2007) (Entered: 09/05/2007)	PACER
55	Aug. 29, 2007	Letter from Sammie L. Page re objections to the settlement. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/29/2007)	RECAP
	Aug. 29, 2007	Copy of 55 Letter sent via U.S. Mail to plaintiffs' counsel. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/29/2007)
	Aug. 30, 2007	Copy of 56 Letter sent via U.S. Mail to plaintiffs' counsel. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/30/2007) (Entered: 09/05/2007)	PACER
56	Aug. 30, 2007	Letter dated 8/22/07 from Ronald Edward Smith re objection to proposed settlement. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/30/2007)	RECAP
	Aug. 30, 2007	Copy of 56 Letter sent via U.S. Mail to plaintiffs' counsel. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/30/2007)
57	Sept. 18, 2007	OBJECTIONS to Settlement by Lee Albert Samprath [filed by plaintiffs' counsel at the written request of Mr. Samprath] by Daniel Schaffer. (Merin, Mark) (Filed on 9/18/2007)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 17, 2006

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Class 1: Arrestees booked into Santa Rita Jail during 1/17/04-12/31/06 who underwent a GROUP SEARCH prior to arraignment. Class 2: Arrestees booked into Santa Rita or Glenn Dyer Jails during 1/17/04-8/31/06 on a non-VDW Felony or Misdemeanor Offense who underwent an ILLEGAL SEARCH prior to arraignment, except those who had been arrested in the 5 years prior on a VDW Felony or Misdemeanor Offense, or who were required to submit to a search of their person as a condition of parole/probation.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

County

Alameda County Sheriff's Department

County of Alameda

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide