Case: Bradley v. City of Lynn

1:05-cv-10213 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: Feb. 2, 2005

Closed Date: Aug. 27, 2007

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Case Summary

On February 2, 2005, an African American applicant for an entry-level firefighter position in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts filed a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et. seq., the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the consent decree issued in the case Boston Chapter NAACP v. Beecher with Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("HRD") in the United States District Court of the District of Massachusetts. The …

On February 2, 2005, an African American applicant for an entry-level firefighter position in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts filed a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et. seq., the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the consent decree issued in the case Boston Chapter NAACP v. Beecher with Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("HRD") in the United States District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

The plaintiff, represented by private counsel, asked the court for both monetary damages and injunctive relief, charging the City of Lynn with discriminating against minorities in terms of selection and hiring.

On June 6, 2005, the defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. On November 7, 2005, the plaintiffs filed motion to certify the class. On December 6, 2005, the defendant's motion for summary judgment was denied, and further discovery proceeded.

On March 24, 2006, the Court (Judge Patti B. Saris) granted the plaintiff's motion for class certification, certifying two plaintiff classes: "all minorities (Black and Hispanic) who took the civil service examination for the position of fire fighter within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the years 2002 and 2004", and "all minorities (Black and Hispanic) who took the civil service examination for the position of police officer within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the years 2002 and 2004."

On August 8, 2006, the court (Judge Saris) ordered entry of judgment pursuant to trial in favor of the plaintiff class regarding liability under Title VII for the 2002 and 2004 fire fighter examinations. Furthermore, the court mandated that the plaintiff class submit a proposed remedy within 30 days.

After much deliberation, the parties presented a final settlement agreement on July 30, 2007. The settlement called for adjustment in future hiring policies, and also back pay including a total amount not to exceed $1,450,000 in full satisfaction of all claims. On August 23, 2007, the settlement was approved and the civil case was terminated. On August 27, 2007, the court (Judge Saris) issued an order of separate and final judgment, confirming that the issues of this case were settled and all remaining concerns were separate from the civil case.

Summary Authors

Nathaniel Koslof (4/24/2008)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Cohen, Nadine M. (Massachusetts)

Gordon, Alfred (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Defendant

Cole, Victoria S. (Massachusetts)

Kehoe, Ronald F. (Massachusetts)

Lamanna, James (Massachusetts)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:05-cv-10213

Docket

March 12, 2008

March 12, 2008

Docket
1

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Complaint

Feb. 2, 2005

Feb. 2, 2005

Complaint
81

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Order Allowing Class Certification

March 24, 2006

March 24, 2006

Order/Opinion
127

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Order in favor of plaintiff

Aug. 8, 2006

Aug. 8, 2006

Order/Opinion

443 F.Supp.2d 145

170

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Settlement Agreement

July 30, 2007

July 30, 2007

Settlement Agreement
207

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Memorandum and Order

Feb. 24, 2011

Feb. 24, 2011

Order/Opinion

2011 WL 761506

Docket

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Last updated April 19, 2025, 10:28 p.m.

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Feb. 2, 2005

Summons Issued as to City of Lynn, Edward J. Clancy, Jr, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

PACER
1 Feb. 2, 2005

COMPLAINT, Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief Requested, against City of Lynn, Edward J. Clancy, Jr, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson Filing fee: $ 150, receipt number 61797, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(Patch, Christine) Modified on 2/3/2005 (Patch, Christine).

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2 Feb. 18, 2005

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by City of Lynn.(Patch, Christine)

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3 Feb. 22, 2005

Letter to Judge Saris from Shannon Liss-Riordan regarding scheduling a conference to plan for expedited discovery. (Patch, Christine)

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5 Feb. 22, 2005

SUMMONS Returned Executed Edward J. Clancy, Jr served on 2/9/2005, answer due 3/1/2005. (Patch, Christine)

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6 Feb. 22, 2005

SUMMONS Returned Executed City of Lynn served on 2/9/2005, answer due 3/1/2005. (Patch, Christine)

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7 Feb. 24, 2005

SUMMONS Returned Executed Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources served on 2/18/2005, answer due 3/10/2005. (Patch, Christine)

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8 Feb. 24, 2005

SUMMONS Returned Executed Ruth Bramson served on 2/18/2005, answer due 3/10/2005. (Patch, Christine)

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4 Feb. 25, 2005

NOTICE of Scheduling Conference. Scheduling Conference set for 3/25/2005 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Alba, Robert)

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9 March 7, 2005

MOTION to be Designated as a Nominal Party by City of Lynn.(Patch, Christine)

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10 March 7, 2005

MOTION to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739, Matthew Reddy, President by City of Lynn.(Patch, Christine)

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11 March 10, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Ronald F. Kehoe on behalf of Ruth Bramson (Kehoe, Ronald)

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12 March 10, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Ronald F. Kehoe on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources (Kehoe, Ronald)

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13 March 10, 2005

ANSWER to Complaint by Ruth Bramson.(Kehoe, Ronald)

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14 March 10, 2005

ANSWER to Complaint by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources.(Kehoe, Ronald)

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15 March 11, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria S. Cole on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson (Patch, Christine)

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16 March 18, 2005

Opposition re [9] MOTION to be Designated as a Nominal Party filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Gordon, Alfred)

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17 March 18, 2005

Opposition re [10] MOTION to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739, Matthew Reddy, President filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A# (2) Exhibit B# (3) Exhibit C# (4) Exhibit D)(Gordon, Alfred)

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March 25, 2005

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Patti B. Saris: Scheduling Conference held on 3/25/2005. Court sets discovery and motion filing schedules as to City of Lynn and Commonwealth of Mass. (Alba, Robert) (Entered: 03/25/2005)

PACER
18 March 25, 2005

JOINT SUBMISSION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 (D) by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, City of Lynn, Edward J. Clancy, Jr, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Liss-Riordan, Shannon)

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19 March 25, 2005

JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference Statement of State defendants. (Cole, Victoria)

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20 March 25, 2005

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Jacob Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

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21 March 25, 2005

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

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22 March 25, 2005

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Keith Ridley.(Gordon, Alfred)

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23 March 25, 2005

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Jared Thomas.(Gordon, Alfred)

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24 March 25, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris : ORDER entered. SCHEDULING ORDER:Fact Discovery for City of Lynn due 9/30/05; for Comm. of Mass: 6/30/05. Plaintiff's expert designation deadline for City of Lynn due 10/30/05; for Comm. of Mass: 8/31/05. Defendant's expert designation deadline for City of Lynn due 11/30/05; for Comm. of Mass: 9/30/05. Expert discovery deadline for Comm. of Mass: 10/31/05. Summary Judgment Motion due by 1/15/200; opposition due 2/15/06.Summary Judgment Hearing or Pretrial Conference (City of Lynn) set for 3/9/2006 02:00 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. Evidentiary Hearing (Comm. of Mass): 11/17/05 and 11/18/05 at 2:00 PM. (Patch, Christine)

RECAP
25 March 28, 2005

JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference of Plaintiffs and the City of Lynn Defendants (City of Lynn and Edward Clancy). (Patch, Christine)

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28 April 6, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by John F. McMahon on behalf of International Association of Firefighters, Local 739, Matthew Reidy (Patch, Christine)

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April 7, 2005

NOTICE of Rejection of Filing letter sent. (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 04/07/2005)

PACER
27 April 12, 2005

Letter to Judge Saris from Ronald F. Kehoe regarding mediation discussions. (Patch, Christine)

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26 April 13, 2005

MOTION for Waiver of Electronic Filing, by International Association of Firefighters, Local 739 and Matthew Reddy. (Patch, Christine)

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April 25, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris : Electronic ORDER entered granting 26 Motion for Waiver of Electronic Filing. "However, the waiver is effective for only three months." (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 04/27/2005)

PACER
May 2, 2005

Letter sent to Attorney E. David Wanger advising of inactive status in the Bar of this Court. Notice, reregistration and ECF application included. (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 05/02/2005)

PACER
29 May 18, 2005

Opposition re [10] MOTION to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739, Matthew Reddy, President filed by International Association of Firefighters, Local 739. (Patch, Christine)

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30 May 26, 2005

Assented to MOTION to Intervene (Partially Assented-To) by New England Area Conference of the NAACP, The Boston Society of the Vulcans.(Selwyn, Mark)

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May 31, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris : Electronic ORDER entered granting 30 Motion to Intervene (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 06/01/2005)

PACER
31 May 31, 2005

NOTICE of Hearing on [10] MOTION to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739 and Matthew Reddy: Motion Hearing set for 6/15/2005 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Alba, Robert)

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32 June 6, 2005

MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment by Ruth Bramson.(Cole, Victoria) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/7/2005 (Patch, Christine).

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33 June 6, 2005

MEMORANDUM in Support re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

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34 June 6, 2005

AFFIDAVIT in Support re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment (McNeely Aff. # 1, Exhibit A to Motion) filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

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35 June 6, 2005

ADDENDUM re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment (PAR Rules, Exhibit B to Motion) filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

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36 June 6, 2005

ADDENDUM re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment (HRD Certification Handbook, Exhbit C to Motion) filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

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37 June 6, 2005

ADDENDUM re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment (HRD Special Certifications, Exhibit D to Motion) filed by Ruth Bramson. (Cole, Victoria)

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38 June 6, 2005

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Memorandum in Support of Rule 12(c)/56 Motion) by Ruth Bramson.(Cole, Victoria)

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June 7, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris: Electronic ORDER entered granting 38 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. (Alba, Robert) (Entered: 06/07/2005)

PACER
June 7, 2005

Documents terminated: 37 Addendum to Motion/Memorandum filed by Ruth Bramson,, 34 Affidavit in Support of Motion filed by Ruth Bramson,, 35 Addendum to Motion/Memorandum filed by Ruth Bramson,, 36 Addendum to Motion/Memorandum filed by Ruth Bramson,. (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 06/07/2005)

PACER
June 7, 2005

Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Documents No. 34, 35, 36, and 37 terminated because they should have been filed as attachments to Document No. 32 (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 06/07/2005)

PACER
June 15, 2005

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Patti B. Saris: Motion Hearing held on 6/15/2005 re 10 MOTION to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739, Matthew Reddy, President filed by City of Lynn. Court hears argument of counsel. Court makes rulings on the record. Hearing on 32 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings set for 7/28/2005 at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Court Reporter Nancy Eaton.) (Alba, Robert) (Entered: 06/15/2005)

PACER
June 15, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris : Electronic ORDER entered denying 10 Motion to Join the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 739, Matthew Reddy, President (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 06/20/2005)

PACER
June 15, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris : Electronic ORDER entered denying 9 Motion to be Designated as a Nominal Party (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 06/20/2005)

PACER
39 June 15, 2005

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance Attorney Victoria S. Cole terminated. (Cole, Victoria)

RECAP
40 June 28, 2005

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/29/2005 (Patch, Christine).

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41 June 28, 2005

AMENDED COMPLAINT Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief Requested against all defendants, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

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42 June 28, 2005

MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Plaintiffs' Opposition to Commonwealth Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

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43 June 28, 2005

Opposition re [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. Re-entered by court staff to correct data entry error. (Patch, Christine)

RECAP
June 29, 2005

Documents terminated: 41 Amended Complaint filed by Jacob Bradley,, Noah Bradley,, Keith Ridley,, Jared Thomas,. (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 06/29/2005)

PACER
June 29, 2005

Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Document No. 41 terminated because it should have been filed as an attachment to Document No. 40 (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 06/29/2005)

PACER
June 29, 2005

Motions terminated: 42 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Plaintiffs' Opposition to Commonwealth Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Jacob Bradley,, Noah Bradley,, Keith Ridley,, Jared Thomas,. (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 06/29/2005)

PACER
June 29, 2005

Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Document No. 42 terminated because: It was filed using the wrong event. Please see Document No. 43 for corrected filing. (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 06/29/2005)

PACER
July 1, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris : Electronic ORDER entered granting 40 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 07/06/2005)

PACER
44 July 1, 2005

AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Lynn, Edward J. Clancy, Jr, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Patch, Christine)

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45 July 19, 2005

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson.(Kehoe, Ronald)

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46 July 19, 2005

MOTION for Leave to File Answer of State Defendant's to the First Amended Complaint and Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion for Judgment on Pleadings or for Summary Judgment by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson.(Kehoe, Ronald)

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47 July 19, 2005

REPLY to Response to Motion re [42] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Plaintiffs' Opposition to Commonwealth Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Kehoe, Ronald)

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July 20, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris: Electronic ORDER entered granting 46 MOTION for Leave to File Answer of State Defendant's to the First Amended Complaint and Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion for Judgment on Pleadings or for Summary Judgment by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Alba, Robert) (Entered: 07/20/2005)

PACER
July 28, 2005

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Patti B. Saris: Motion Hearing held on 7/28/2005 re 32 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Ruth Bramson. Court hears argument of counsel. Court takes motion under advisement. (Court Reporter Nancy Eaton.) (Alba, Robert) (Entered: 07/28/2005)

PACER
48 Aug. 4, 2005

Letter/request (non-motion) from Harold L. Lichten. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A# (2) Exhibit B# (3) Exhibit C# (4) Exhibit D)(Lichten, Harold)

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49 Aug. 8, 2005

NOTICE of Rejection of Filing re: Notice of Appearance sent to Sookyoung Shin. (Patch, Christine)

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50 Aug. 10, 2005

NOTICE of Appearance by Sookyoung Shin on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson (Shin, Sookyoung)

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51 Aug. 30, 2005

Letter/request (non-motion) from Sookyoung Shin in reply to Plaintiffs' letter of 08/04/05. (Shin, Sookyoung)

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52 Nov. 4, 2005

MOTION for Hearing Conference and Additional Hearing Date by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

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53 Nov. 7, 2005

MOTION to Certify Class by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Gordon, Alfred)

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54 Nov. 7, 2005

MEMORANDUM in Support re [53] MOTION to Certify Class Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P 23(b)(2) filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1# (2) Exhibit 2)(Gordon, Alfred)

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56 Nov. 7, 2005

MOTION in Limine to Preclude Testimony Regarding the Validity of the Firefighter Entrance Examinations by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. Please note: due to size, exibits A-C are not scanned. (Patch, Christine) Modified on 11/9/2005 (Patch, Christine).

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55 Nov. 8, 2005

NOTICE of Scheduling Conference. Scheduling Conference set for 11/10/2005 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Alba, Robert)

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Nov. 10, 2005

ElectronicClerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Patti B. Saris: Scheduling Conference held on 11/10/2005. Hearing on Class Certification set for 12/21/2005 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. Bench Trial set for 3/13/2006 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. Counsel to notify the Court within one week as to selection of a Mediator. The hearings of 11/17/05 and 11/18/05 are cancelled. (Court Reporter Lee Marzilli.) (Alba, Robert) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

PACER
Nov. 14, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris : Electronic ORDER entered finding as moot 56 Motion in Limine to Preclude Testimony Regarding the Validity of the Firefighter Entrance Examinations (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 11/15/2005)

PACER
57 Nov. 18, 2005

Letter/request (non-motion) from Alfred Gordon. (Gordon, Alfred)

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58 Nov. 18, 2005

First MOTION for Extension of Time to 12/05/05 to File Response/Reply as to [53] MOTION to Certify Class by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson.(Shin, Sookyoung)

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Nov. 21, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris: Electronic ORDER entered granting 58 First MOTION for Extension of Time to 12/05/05 to File Response/Reply as to 53 MOTION to Certify Class. Responses due by 12/5/2005 (Alba, Robert) (Entered: 11/21/2005)

PACER
59 Dec. 1, 2005

Joint MOTION to Defer Hearing on Class Certification and to Extend Due Date for Filing Response to Motion for Class Certification re [53] MOTION to Certify Class by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Shin, Sookyoung)

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Dec. 2, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris : Electronic ORDER entered granting 59 Motion to Defer Hearing on Class Certification and to Extend Due Date for Filing Response to Motion for Class Certification (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 12/06/2005)

PACER
60 Dec. 6, 2005

Judge Patti B. Saris : ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying [32] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment filed by Ruth Bramson,.(Patch, Christine)

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61 Dec. 20, 2005

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MOTION HEARING. The Motion Hearing re Motion to Certify Class previously scheduled for 12/21/05, has been rescheduled to January 25, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. (Alba, Robert)

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62 Dec. 21, 2005

MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Pleadings by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Supplement Complaint)(Gordon, Alfred)

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63 Dec. 22, 2005

Supplemental COMPLAINT against City of Lynn, Edward J. Clancy, Jr, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson, filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Patch, Christine)

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Jan. 13, 2006

Judge Patti B. Saris: Electronic ORDER entered allowing 64 Joint MOTION to Defer Hearing on Class Certification and to Extend Due Date for Filing Response to Motion for Class Certification. "Allowed. The hearing is continued to February 17, 2006, at 2:00 p.m." (Alba, Robert) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

PACER
64 Jan. 13, 2006

Joint MOTION to Defer Hearing on Class Certification and to Extend Due Date for Filing Response to Motion for Class Certification re [53] MOTION to Certify Class by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley.(Shin, Sookyoung)

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65 Feb. 6, 2006

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Declaration of Sally McNeely# (2) Exhibit B - Affidavit of Sally McNeely)(Shin, Sookyoung) Modified on 2/7/2006 (Patch, Christine).

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66 Feb. 6, 2006

MEMORANDUM in Support re [65] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. Re-entered by court staff to correct data entry error. (Patch, Christine)

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Feb. 7, 2006

Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Document No. 65 corrected because: the Memorandum in Support of the Motion to Dismiss should have been filed as a separate event. Please refer to Document No. 66 for corrected filing of the Memorandum (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 02/07/2006)

PACER
Feb. 13, 2006

E − Mail Notice returned as undeliverable. Email addressed to John McMahon's primary e − mail address are returned undeliverable. The attorney has been contacted, who will attempt to resolve the problem with his internet provider. (Hurley, Virginia) (Entered: 02/13/2006)

PACER
Feb. 15, 2006

Judge Patti B. Saris: Electronic ORDER entered allowing 68 Joint Scheduling Request Letter. "ALLOWED. THE CLASS CERTIFICATION HEARING AND HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 14, 2006, AT 3:30 P.M. THE FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 5, 2006, AT 3:00 P.M. THE BENCH TRIAL IS RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 10, 2006, AT 9:00 A.M."(Alba, Robert) (Entered: 02/15/2006)

PACER
67 Feb. 15, 2006

Joint Scheduling Request Letter/request (non-motion) from Ronald F. Kehoe Plaintiff's Attorney joins in request. (Kehoe, Ronald)

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68 Feb. 15, 2006

Joint Scheduling Request Letter Letter/request (non-motion) from Ronald F. Kehoe Plaintiffs' Attorney joins in request. (Kehoe, Ronald)

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Feb. 16, 2006

Documents terminated: 67 Letter/request (non − motion). (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 02/16/2006)

PACER
Feb. 16, 2006

Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Document No. 67 terminated per request of counsel. Document No. 68 is the correct filing. (Patch, Christine) (Entered: 02/16/2006)

PACER
72 March 3, 2006

Letter to Judge Saris from Shannon Liss-Riordan stating that the parties have been unable to resolve this case and it will require ruling following trial scheduled for April. (Patch, Christine)

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69 March 6, 2006

Opposition re [65] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Keith Ridley, Jared Thomas, Jacob Bradley, Noah Bradley. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1# (2) Exhibit 2# (3) Exhibit 3)(Gordon, Alfred)

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70 March 7, 2006

Opposition re [53] MOTION to Certify Class filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Human Resources, Ruth Bramson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A# (2) Exhibit B)(Shin, Sookyoung) Additional attachment(s) added on 3/7/2006 (Patch, Christine).

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Private Employment Class Actions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 2, 2005

Closing Date: Aug. 27, 2007

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All Black and Hispanic people who took the civil service examination for the position of firefighter within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the years 2002 and 2004

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Defendant Type(s):

Fire

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 1:05-cv-10213

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $1,450,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination Area:

Hiring

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Race, unspecified

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Male

Recommended Citation