Case: Garvey v. MacDonald

3:07-cv-30049 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: March 28, 2007

Closed Date: 2011

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Case Summary

On January 18, 2005, Plaintiff, represented by a private attorney, filed a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Springfield), challenging the strip search policy of the Franklin County Jail ("Jail"). Plaintiff was arrested on an outstanding traffic warrant and was subjected to two strip searches upon his arrival at the Jail. The strip searches were conducted pursuant to the Sheriff's General Order 506 which, up until February 25, …

On January 18, 2005, Plaintiff, represented by a private attorney, filed a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Springfield), challenging the strip search policy of the Franklin County Jail ("Jail"). Plaintiff was arrested on an outstanding traffic warrant and was subjected to two strip searches upon his arrival at the Jail. The strip searches were conducted pursuant to the Sheriff's General Order 506 which, up until February 25, 2007, mandated that all detainees except those in protective custody be strip searched on admission to the jail and again before leaving the jail to go to court. Plaintiff claimed that the policy violated the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and requested that the Court award compensatory and punitive damages, declaratory and injunctive relief, and class certification.

On March 14, 2008, Plaintiff filed a Motion of Class Certification. Plaintiff sought to represent a class of approximately 400 people who were illegally strip searched at the Jail. The proposed class consists of all people strip searched without individualized reasonable suspicion on or after March 28, 2004, and before February 25, 2007, at the Jail. On April 15, 2008, the Court (Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman) granted Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification.

The parties conducted discovery from July 2007 to November 2008, after which they both filed Motions for Summary Judgment. On October 22, 2009, in a Memorandum and Order, the Court (Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman) granted Plaintffs' Motion for Summary Judgment and denied Defendants' Cross Motion.

Following the Court's ruling, the parties entered settlement negotiation. After several months' negotiation, the parties signed the Settlement Agreement on June 24, 2010. The Court approved the parties's Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement on July 12, 2010. An Amended Settlement Agreement was filed on July 15, 2010. Plaintiffs filed a Joint Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement on December 23, 2010. On January 14, 2011, the Court (Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman) approved the Class Action Settlement. Under the Settlement Agreement, the Commonwealth agreed to pay on behalf of all Defendants $1,162,468 to settle all claims brought by Plaintiffs in this action, including claims for attorney's fees and costs.

Summary Authors

Xin Chen (1/21/2012)

People

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Judge(s)

Nieman, Kenneth P. (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Friedman, Howard (Massachusetts)

Milton, David (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Defendant

Strayer, Kerry David (Massachusetts)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Bills, Jennifer L. (Massachusetts)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

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Docket

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May 20, 2011

Docket
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Complaint

March 28, 2007

March 28, 2007

Complaint
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Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Class Certification

March 14, 2008

March 14, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Summary Judgment

Nov. 17, 2008

Nov. 17, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment

Dec. 22, 2008

Dec. 22, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Memorandum and Order with regard to Cross−Motions for Summary Judgment

Oct. 22, 2009

Oct. 22, 2009

Order/Opinion

665 F.Supp.2d 47

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Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement

June 25, 2010

June 25, 2010

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Amended Settlement Agreement

July 15, 2010

July 15, 2010

Settlement Agreement
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Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement

Dec. 23, 2010

Dec. 23, 2010

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Last updated Nov. 10, 2026, 8:39 p.m.

Docket for: Garvey v. MacDonald
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1 March 28, 2007

COMPLAINT against all defendants Filing fee: $ 350, receipt number 1462511, filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr.(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 03/28/2007)

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2 March 28, 2007

Civil Cover Sheet & Category Sheet re 1 Complaint by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet# 2 Civil Cover Sheet Category Form)(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 03/28/2007)

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March 28, 2007

Case Assigned to Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 03/28/2007)

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March 28, 2007

Summons Issued as to Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 03/28/2007)

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March 28, 2007

Remark - Magistrate Judge Consent Form to counsel. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 03/28/2007)

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March 28, 2007

Case Assigned to Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Finn, Mary)

March 28, 2007

Summons Issued as to Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron. (Finn, Mary)

March 28, 2007

Remark - Magistrate Judge Consent Form to counsel. (Finn, Mary)

3 April 30, 2007

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Frederick B. MacDonald waiver sent on 4/5/2007, answer due 6/4/2007. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 04/30/2007)

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4 April 30, 2007

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Forbes Byron waiver sent on 4/4/2007, answer due 6/4/2007. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 04/30/2007)

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5 June 4, 2007

ANSWER to Complaint by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 06/04/2007)

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6 June 5, 2007

NOTICE of Scheduling Conference ISSUED, cc:cl. Initial Scheduling Conference set for 7/11/2007 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman; joint statement and LR 16.1 certs by 7/5/07. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 06/05/2007)

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7 June 14, 2007

MOTION to Continue Scheduling Conference to Week of July 16, 2007 by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 06/14/2007)

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8 June 18, 2007

Consent to Magistrate Judge Neiman's Standing Order. (Lindsay, Maurice) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/20/2007 (Lindsay, Maurice). (Entered: 06/18/2007)

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June 18, 2007

Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered granting 7 Motion to Continue Scheduling Conference set for 7/17/2007 11:30 AM in Courtroom 3 before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Stuckenbruck, John) (Entered: 06/18/2007)

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June 18, 2007

Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered granting 7 Motion to Continue Scheduling Conference set for 7/17/2007 11:30 AM in Courtroom 3 before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Stuckenbruck, John)

9 June 20, 2007

CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by Gregory Garvey, Sr.. (Lindsay, Maurice) (Entered: 06/20/2007)

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10 June 29, 2007

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 Executed by Gregory Garvey, Sr.(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 06/29/2007)

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11 July 3, 2007

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 07/03/2007)

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12 July 3, 2007

JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference. (Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 07/03/2007)

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13 July 17, 2007

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. SCHEDULING ORDER setting auto discl by 7/31/07; all discovery re: class cert compl by 1/15/08; P's motion for class cert filed by 3/14/08; Ds' opp to motion filed by 4/14/08, with P's reply by 4/28/08; Case Management Conference set for 5/13/2008 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 3 before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman, ENTERED, cc:cl.(Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 07/18/2007)

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July 17, 2007

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. Counsel (Attys Friedman, Strayer) appear for Initial Scheduling Conference held on 7/17/2007. Colloquy re: status of case. Scheduling Order to issue. (Court Reporter FTR (11:30 a.m.).) (Healy, Bethaney)

14 Aug. 13, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance by David Milton on behalf of Gregory Garvey, Sr (Milton, David) (Entered: 08/13/2007)

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15 Sept. 11, 2007

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 09/11/2007)

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16 Sept. 12, 2007

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. PROTECTIVE ORDER ENTERED, cc:cl(Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

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Sept. 12, 2007

Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered granting 15 Joint Motion for Protective Order. Order to issue. (Neiman, Kenneth)

17 Nov. 29, 2007

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Jennifer L. Bills (Bills, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/29/2007)

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18 March 14, 2008

MOTION to Certify Class by Gregory Garvey, Sr.(Milton, David) (Entered: 03/14/2008)

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19 March 14, 2008

AFFIDAVIT of Howard Friedman in Support re 18 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Milton, David) (Entered: 03/14/2008)

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20 March 14, 2008

AFFIDAVIT of David Milton in Support re 18 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Milton, David) (Entered: 03/14/2008)

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21 March 14, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Support re 18 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Milton, David) (Entered: 03/14/2008)

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22 April 14, 2008

RESPONSE to Motion re 18 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron. (Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 04/14/2008)

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April 15, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered, in light of Defendants' Response, granting 18 Plaintiff's Motion to Certify Class; the class is defined as set forth in Plaintiff's motion. In addition, the court hereby appoints Plaintiff's counsel as class counsel and orders counsel to submit forthwith a proposed notice to the class pursuant to Rule 23(c)(2)(B). The May 13, 2008 case management conference shall go forward as scheduled at 10:30 a.m. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

23 May 8, 2008

MOTION Approve Class Notice by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Milton, David) (Entered: 05/08/2008)

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24 May 13, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ORDER entered. FURTHER SCHEDULING ORDER. Defts' to suppl. their automatic discl. as well as their resp.'s to intg's and req. for production by 7/15/2008. All remaining non-expert depos. to be compl. by 9/15/2008. P's motion for S/J, (or notice that no such motion will be filed) due 10/27/2008. Ds' opp. and any cross motion for S/J due 12/01/2008, with P's opp./reply due 12/22/2008; cc/cl. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

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May 13, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 23 Motion to Approve Class Notice, cc:cl. Allowed, as discussed in open court this day. (Healy, Bethaney)

May 13, 2008

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Case Management Conference held on 5/13/2008. (Court Reporter: FTR (10:39).) (Healy, Bethaney)

25 July 11, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to 07-29-08 to Complete Discovery by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 07/11/2008)

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26 July 14, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to 07/29/08 to Complete Discovery by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 07/14/2008)

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July 14, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered denying without prejudice 25 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery, Defendants having failed to abide by the requirements of Local Rule 7.1(a)(2). (Neiman, Kenneth)

July 15, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered granting 26 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time, subject to the terms agreed upon by the parties. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

July 31, 2008

Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. The rule 26 Disclosure documents Dkt. No's. 27 & 28 has been deleted. Rule 26 Disclosure documents should only be shared among the parties, the filing of rule 26 disclosure documents with the court is not required. (Lindsay, Maurice)

27 Sept. 15, 2008

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to November 10, 2008 to Complete Discovery and to Modify Scheduling Order by Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

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28 Oct. 2, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER: remaining discovery to be completed by 10/17/2008; P's motion for S/J due by 11/17/2008; Ds' opp and any cross-motion for S/J by 12/22/08; P's opp/reply by 1/12/09. There shall be no further extension. (order entered on docket late due to clerical error.)(Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 10/02/2008)

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Oct. 2, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered granting 27 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery, cc:cl. (Healy, Bethaney)

29 Oct. 7, 2008

Joint MOTION for a Status Conference and/or for Reconsideration by Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 10/07/2008)

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30 Oct. 10, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER ENTERED, cc:cl. See Order for details.(Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 10/10/2008)

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Oct. 10, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered granting in part 29 Joint Motion for a Status Conference or Revision of Schedule. See Revised Schedule docketed this day. (Neiman, Kenneth)

31 Nov. 17, 2008

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Gregory Garvey, Sr.(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

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32 Nov. 17, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Support re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

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33 Nov. 17, 2008

AFFIDAVIT in Support re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

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34 Nov. 17, 2008

AFFIDAVIT of David Milton in Support re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S)(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

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35 Nov. 17, 2008

Statement of Material Facts L.R. 56.1 re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

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36 Dec. 22, 2008

Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Memorandum In Support of Defendants' Cross-Motiion For Summary Judgment And In Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 12/22/2008)

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37 Dec. 22, 2008

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 12/22/2008)

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38 Dec. 22, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Support re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment And In Opposition To Plaintiff's Motion For Summary Judgment filed by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron. (Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 12/22/2008)

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39 Dec. 22, 2008

AFFIDAVIT of Kerry Strayer re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition To Plaintiff's Motion For Summary Judgment by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron. (Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 12/22/2008)

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40 Dec. 22, 2008

Statement of Material Facts L.R. 56.1 re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron. (Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 12/22/2008)

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41 Dec. 22, 2008

MOTION re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants' Motion For A View by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron.(Strayer, Kerry) (Entered: 12/22/2008)

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Dec. 23, 2008

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered granting 36 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages, cc:cl. (Healy, Bethaney)

42 Jan. 5, 2009

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to February 2, 2009 to File Response/Reply in Connection with the Parties' Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment by Gregory Garvey, Sr.(Milton, David) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

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Jan. 6, 2009

Ch. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered granting 42 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to February 2, 2009, to File Response/Reply. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

43 Feb. 2, 2009

REPLY to Response to 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 02/02/2009)

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44 Feb. 2, 2009

Opposition re 41 MOTION re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants' Motion For A View filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 02/02/2009)

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45 Feb. 2, 2009

Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of Plaintiff Gregory Garvey in Opposition re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 02/02/2009)

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46 Feb. 2, 2009

Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of David Milton in Opposition re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit T, # 2 Exhibit U, # 3 Exhibit V, # 4 Exhibit W, # 5 Exhibit X, # 6 Exhibit Y, # 7 Exhibit Z, # 8 Exhibit AA, # 9 Exhibit BB, # 10 Exhibit CC, # 11 Exhibit DD, # 12 Exhibit EE, # 13 Exhibit FF, # 14 Exhibit GG, # 15 Exhibit HH)(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 02/02/2009)

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47 Feb. 2, 2009

Counter Statement of Material Facts L.R. 56.1 re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 02/02/2009)

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48 Feb. 2, 2009

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 02/02/2009)

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Feb. 10, 2009

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment, 41 MOTION re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants' Motion For A View, cc:cl. Motion Hearing set for 4/7/2009 at 10:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Healy, Bethaney)

April 7, 2009

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Motion Hearing held on 4/7/2009 re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron, 41 MOTION re 37 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants' Motion For A View filed by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron, 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. Attorneys appear and identified. Oral arguments heard on cross motions for summary judgment and defendants' motion for a view. Motions taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: digital.) (Olin, Nathan)

49 Oct. 22, 2009

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER with regard to Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment (Doc. Nos. 31 and 37) ENTERED, cc:cl. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 10/22/2009)

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Oct. 22, 2009

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing ISSUED, cc:cl. Case Management Conference set for 10/30/2009 at 10:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Healy, Bethaney)

Oct. 22, 2009

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered denying 41 Defendants' Motion for a View. In its memorandum and order issued this day regarding the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment, the court considered the undisputed facts as well as the additional facts Defendants proffered, including the asserted "archaic" nature of the jail. A view of the jail, in the court's opinion, was unnecessary. Accordingly, Defendants' motion for a view has been denied. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

50 Oct. 29, 2009

Joint MOTION to Continue Status Conference to November 13, 2009 by Gregory Garvey, Sr.(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 10/29/2009)

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Oct. 29, 2009

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered granting 50 Joint Motion to Continue Conference. Conference rescheduled to November 13, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in Hampshire Courtroom. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

Nov. 13, 2009

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Counsel appear for Status Conference held on 11/13/2009. Colloquy re: status of case. Further conference set for 1/26/10 at 2:00 p.m. By 1/20/10, counsel shall provide the court information regarding class members and the procedure for calculating damages. No further order to issue at this time. (Court Reporter: Digital (2:00 p.m.).)(Attorneys present: Friedman, Strayer) (Healy, Bethaney)

51 Jan. 20, 2010

STATUS REPORT filed jointly by Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 01/20/2010)

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Jan. 26, 2010

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Electronic ORDER entered establishing the following schedule: by February 18, 2010, Defendants shall complete their review of the files to determine members of the class and so notify Plaintiff; Plaintiff shall respond to Defendants' review by March 5, 2010; a case management conference shall take place on March 23, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.; and by March 18, 2010, the parties shall provide a written report to the court indicating (1) whether or not the case has settled and, if so, a proposal for notice to the class and a hearing thereon; (2) their agreement, if any, with regard to the members of the class; (3) the number and names of individuals the parties may dispute are members of the class; (4) a proposal as to how any dispute with regard to class membership should be resolved; and (5) a proposal as to the next steps to be taken, if necessary, to determine compensatory and/or punitive damages. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

Jan. 26, 2010

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Status Conference held on 1/26/2010. (Court Reporter: Digital (2:00 p.m.).)(Attorneys present: Friedman, Strayer) (Healy, Bethaney)

Feb. 19, 2010

ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING ISSUED, cc:cl. Conference moved to 3/24/2010 at 2:00 PM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Healy, Bethaney)

52 March 18, 2010

STATUS REPORT filed jointly by Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 03/18/2010)

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March 24, 2010

ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Status Conference held on 3/24/2010. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording.)(Attorneys present: Friedman, Strayer) (Healy, Bethaney)

53 April 14, 2010

STATUS REPORT by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 04/14/2010)

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April 14, 2010

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Status Report due by 4/14/2010. Status Conference set for 4/16/2010 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Healy, Bethaney)

54 April 15, 2010

Letter MOTION to Continue 4/16/10 conference to a date in late-May, or during the week of 6/14/10 filed by the parties.(Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 04/15/2010)

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April 15, 2010

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered denying in part 54 Motion to Continue 4/16/10 conference. The court will proceed with the conference, however it will take place by telephone. Counsel are instructed to call in to the following telephone number: 413-785-6815, at which time the clerk will connect to the conference. (Healy, Bethaney)

April 16, 2010

ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Status Conference held on 4/16/2010, ( Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement and memoranda due by 5/28/2010., Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement set for 6/18/2010, 10:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman.). (Court Reporter: Digital Recording.)(Attorneys present: Strayer, Milton) (Stuckenbruck, John)

55 May 28, 2010

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to 6/18/2010 to File Motion for Preliminary Approval of the Settlement, and to Continue Preliminary Hearing by Forbes Byron, Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald.(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 05/28/2010)

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June 1, 2010

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 55 Joint Motion for Extension of Time. The parties' motion for preliminary approval of settlement shall be filed by June 18, 2010. The hearing on the motion is continued from June 18, 2010, to July 12, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

56 June 17, 2010

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to 6/21/2010 to File Settlement Documents by Forbes Byron, Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald.(Milton, David) (Entered: 06/17/2010)

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June 18, 2010

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 56 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to June 21, 2010, to File Settlement Documents. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

57 June 21, 2010

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to June 24, 2010 to File Settlement Documents by Forbes Byron, Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald.(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 06/21/2010)

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June 22, 2010

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 57 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to June 24, 2010, to File Settlement Documents. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

58 June 24, 2010

Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement by Forbes Byron, Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Settlement Agreement, # 2 Exhibit Settlement Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Settlement Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Settlement Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Settlement Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit Settlement Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit Settlement Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit Settlement Exhibit G)(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 06/24/2010)

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59 June 24, 2010

MEMORANDUM in Support re 58 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement filed on behalf of Plaintiffs filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 06/24/2010)

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60 June 24, 2010

AFFIDAVIT of Howard Friedman in Support re 58 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement filed by Gregory Garvey, Sr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 06/24/2010)

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July 12, 2010

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 58 Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement, for the reasons stated in court this day. In essence, the court finds at a preliminary stage of these proceedings that the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate. In particular, the court finds that the settlement appears to have been reached in a procedurally fair manner and that its terms are substantively reasonable and fair insofar as it would provide a significant benefit to class members without their facing the uncertainty of a trial. The court also finds as a preliminary matter that the proposed distribution -- including attorneys' fees, expenses, and the incentive payment -- appears to be fair, reasonable and adequate, including as well the cy pres distribution and the potential reversion of funds to the state. Further, the court, after examination of the proposed documents and an in-depth inquiry of counsel, appoints Analytics, Inc. as claims administrator, approves the class notice and notice plan, as altered in the course of today's hearing, and sets January 14, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. for the final fairness hearing. So ordered. (Neiman, Kenneth)

July 13, 2010

ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Counsel appear for Motion Hearing held on 7/13/2010 re 58 Joint MOTION for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement filed by Frederick B. MacDonald, Forbes Byron, Gregory Garvey, Sr. Final Settlement Approval Hearing set for 1/14/11 at 11:00 a.m. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording.)(Attorneys present: Friedman, Milton, Strayer) (Healy, Bethaney)

61 July 15, 2010

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (Amended) by Forbes Byron, Gregory Garvey, Sr, Frederick B. MacDonald. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Settlement Agreement, # 2 Settlement Exhibit A, # 3 Settlement Exhibit B, # 4 Settlement Exhibit C, # 5 Settlement Exhibit D, # 6 Settlement Exhibit E, # 7 Settlement Exhibit F, # 8 Settlement Exhibit G)(Friedman, Howard) (Entered: 07/15/2010)

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62 Dec. 7, 2010

Letter/request (non-motion) from Nathan Mroneault requesting to be habed in for the 1/14/2011 settlement hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed writ of habeas corpus)(Finn, Mary) (Entered: 12/07/2010)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 28, 2007

Closing Date: 2011

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All people strip searched without individualized reasonable suspicion on or after March 28, 2004, and before February 25, 2007, at the Jail.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

County

Franklin County Jail

Franklin County Sheriff's Department

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 3:07-cv-30049

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $1,162,468

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Male

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Strip search policy (facilities)

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