Case: Hicks v. Camden County, New Jersey

1:05-cv-01857 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Filed Date: April 8, 2005

Closed Date: 2008

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Case Summary

On April 8, 2005, two inmates at the Camden County Jail in New Jersey filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Sheriff of the jail and Camden County officials in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, asked the Court for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as damages and attorneys' fees, alleging that the defendants had violated plaintiffs' constitutional rights by strip searching them at the jail. …

On April 8, 2005, two inmates at the Camden County Jail in New Jersey filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Sheriff of the jail and Camden County officials in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, asked the Court for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as damages and attorneys' fees, alleging that the defendants had violated plaintiffs' constitutional rights by strip searching them at the jail. They argued that they should not have been strip searched because they had been charged only with petty crimes and traffic violations. They also argued that a subclass of plaintiffs had paid their bail and were unlawfully detained at the time of their strip search.

On March 27, 2006, the District Court (Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen) dismissed without prejudice the City of Camden, the Camden City Police Department, and the police chief, and the deputy police chief. The Court noted that all parties had agreed to dismiss these defendants pursuant to the settlement talks that were in progress. On February 28, 2007, the District Court (District Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez) granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification, pursuant to an agreement of the parties.

On July 17, 2007, the parties asked the District Court to dismiss the case, notifying the Court that they had reached a settlement agreement. On June 9, 2008, Judge Rodriguez granted the request and issued an order of dismissal. In the settlement agreement, the defendants affirmatively stated that they had stopped strip searching detainees on a blanket basis as of April 27, 2005. They also stated that they had stopped strip searching non-indictable detainees in the absence of reasonable suspicion. The defendants maintained that their written policy as of 2007 was constitutional, and had been reviewed by the New Jersey Department of Corrections for compliance with state law, but they agreed to consider formally revising their policy as needed. The defendants agreed to retrain all corrections officers regarding the strip search policy, requiring all officers to sign a form reflecting their understanding of the policy. The defendants also agreed to release, in due time, inmates who had paid their bail, rather than holding them unnecessarily. Finally, the defendants agreed to pay $7.5 million into a settlement fund, to be distributed to plaintiffs as damages, with the named class representatives to receive $15,000 each, and with $200,000 also deducted from the larger sum to pay the costs of administration and notice regarding the settlement. Likewise, prevailing parties' attorneys fees would be deducted from the larger sum, leaving a "distribution amount" from which payments would be made to the class. Final Judgment was issued on September 22, 2008.

The court maintained jurisdiction throughout the course of the consent decree. As of January 31, 2018, there was no further substantial activity in the court, and the case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (3/22/2009)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Cuneo, Jonathan W. (District of Columbia)

Keach, Elmer Robert III (New York)

La Duca, Charles (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Gillespie, John Charles (New Jersey)

Howard, Richard M. (New York)

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1:05-cv-01857

Docket

Hicks v. County of Camden

Jan. 23, 2009

Jan. 23, 2009

Docket
1

1:05-cv-01857

Class Action Complaint

Hicks v. Camden County, NJ

April 8, 2005

April 8, 2005

Complaint
28

1:05-cv-01857

Order of Dismissal Without Prejudice as to Defendants, The City of Camden [in part]

Hicks et al v. County of Camden et al

March 27, 2006

March 27, 2006

Order/Opinion
48

1:05-cv-01857

Order [re: Class Certification]

Hicks et al v. County of Camden et al

Feb. 28, 2007

Feb. 28, 2007

Order/Opinion
51

1:05-cv-01857

Order of Dismissal

Hicks v. County of Camden

July 17, 2007

July 17, 2007

Order/Opinion
52-6

1:05-cv-01857

Settlement Agreement pp. 1-50

Hicks v. County of Camden

Sept. 5, 2007

Sept. 5, 2007

Settlement Agreement
52-7

1:05-cv-01857

Settlement Agreement pp. 51-88

Hicks v. County of Camden

Sept. 5, 2007

Sept. 5, 2007

Settlement Agreement

Docket

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Last updated Feb. 7, 2024, 3:02 a.m.

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1

COMPLAINT against ANTHONY PIZARRO, FRANK LOBERTO, CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN, JOSEPH WOLF, JOSEPH DOUGHERTY, ARTHUR MICKLES, THE CITY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, EDWIN FIGUEROA, EDWIN HARGIS, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, ERIC TAYLOR, James Simon ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 302588.) JURY DEMAND, filed by LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ.(TH, ) (Entered: 04/13/2005)

April 8, 2005

April 8, 2005

Clearinghouse
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Letter from William A. Riback for issuance of summons upon defts. (ar1, ) (Entered: 04/21/2005)

April 21, 2005

April 21, 2005

PACER

Summons Issued as to ANTHONY PIZARRO, FRANK LOBERTO, CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN, JOSEPH WOLF, JOSEPH DOUGHERTY, ARTHUR MICKLES, THE CITY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, EDWIN FIGUEROA, EDWIN HARGIS, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, ERIC TAYLOR, James Simon. Days Due - 20. (ar1, )

April 21, 2005

April 21, 2005

PACER
3

Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Camden County Sheriff's Department, Michael McLaughlin, Joseph Wolf, Joseph Dougherty and Arthur Mickles. Attorney Wilson and HOWARD S. WILSON for JOSEPH WOLF; JOSEPH DOUGHERTY; ARTHUR MICKLES; CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT and MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN added. (WILSON, HOWARD) (Entered: 05/03/2005)

May 3, 2005

May 3, 2005

PACER

CLERK'S TEXT ORDER - The Application for a Clerk's Order Extending Time to Answer for defts'. CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEP'T., MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN, JOSEPH WOLF, JOSEPH DOUGHERTY AND ARTHUR MICKLES - Document # 3 submitted by H. WILSON on 5/3/05 has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 5/25/05. (ar1, )

May 5, 2005

May 5, 2005

PACER
4

County of Camden, Camden County Correctional Facility, Eric Taylor, James Simon, Anthony Pizarro and Frank Loberto ANSWER to Complaint with jury demand, CROSSCLAIM against CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN, JOSEPH WOLF, JOSEPH DOUGHERTY, ARTHUR MICKLES, THE CITY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, EDWIN FIGUEROA, EDWIN HARGIS, LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ by ANTHONY PIZARRO, FRANK LOBERTO, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, ERIC TAYLOR, James Simon.(WHITESIDE, DONNA) (Entered: 05/10/2005)

May 10, 2005

May 10, 2005

PACER
5

ORDER Setting Initial Scheduling Conference for 7/13/2005 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 5/11/05. (ar1, ) (Entered: 05/11/2005)

May 11, 2005

May 11, 2005

PACER
6

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, CROSSCLAIM against ANTHONY PIZARRO, FRANK LOBERTO, THE CITY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, EDWIN FIGUEROA, EDWIN HARGIS, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, ERIC TAYLOR, James Simon by CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN, JOSEPH WOLF, JOSEPH DOUGHERTY, ARTHUR MICKLES, CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN, JOSEPH WOLF, JOSEPH DOUGHERTY, ARTHUR MICKLES.(WILSON, HOWARD) (Entered: 05/19/2005)

May 19, 2005

May 19, 2005

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7

Letter from William A. Riback for issuance of alias summons. (ar1, ) (Entered: 05/20/2005)

May 20, 2005

May 20, 2005

PACER

Alias Summons Issued as to THE CITY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, EDWIN FIGUEROA, EDWIN HARGIS. Days Due - 20. (ar1, )

May 20, 2005

May 20, 2005

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8

ALIAS SUMMONS Returned Executed by LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ. THE CITY OF CAMDEN served on 5/25/2005, answer due 6/14/2005; CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT served on 5/25/2005, answer due 6/14/2005; EDWIN FIGUEROA served on 5/25/2005, answer due 6/14/2005; EDWIN HARGIS served on 5/25/2005, answer due 6/14/2005. (ar1, ) (Entered: 06/01/2005)

May 27, 2005

May 27, 2005

PACER
9

ANSWER TO COMPLAINT AND JURY DEMAND by defts. City of Camden, Camden City Police Dept., Edwin Figueroa, individually and in his official capacity as Chief of Police of the Camden City Police Dept., and Edward Hargis, individually and in his official capacity as Deputy Chief of Police of the Camden City Police Dept. on all issues raised in Plaintiffs' Complaint, CROSSCLAIM of Co-Defendants against all defendants.(SALVATI, FRANK) (Entered: 06/07/2005)

June 7, 2005

June 7, 2005

PACER
10

MOTIONS for Keith Gutstein and Philip R. Voluck to Appear and Participate Pro Hac Vice by ANTHONY PIZARRO, FRANK LOBERTO, CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN, JOSEPH WOLF, JOSEPH DOUGHERTY, ARTHUR MICKLES, CAMDEN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, ERIC TAYLOR, James Simon. (Attachments: # 1 motion to admit Philip R. Voluck# 2 Text of Proposed Order # 3 Affidavit of Keith Gutstein# 4 Affidavit of Philip R. Voluck# 5 Affidavit of Service# 6 Pro hac vice admission information sheet)(ar1, ) (Entered: 07/13/2005)

July 13, 2005

July 13, 2005

PACER

Setting returnable date for 10 MOTION for Keith Gutstein and Philip R. Voluck to Appear and Participate Pro Hac Vice for 8/19/2005 before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS MOTION WILL BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT. (ar1, )

July 13, 2005

July 13, 2005

PACER
11

SCHEDULING ORDER:In Person Status Conference set for 11/21/2005 at 3:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 7/13/05. (ar1, ) (Entered: 07/13/2005)

July 13, 2005

July 13, 2005

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel B. Rosen : Scheduling Conference held on 7/13/2005. (bb, )

July 13, 2005

July 13, 2005

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12

NOTICE of Appearance by SETH R. LESSER on behalf of all plaintiffs (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 07/14/2005)

July 14, 2005

July 14, 2005

PACER
13

NOTICE of Change of Address by Charles J. LaDuca. (th, ) (Entered: 07/25/2005)

July 22, 2005

July 22, 2005

PACER
14

ORDER permitting Keith Gutstein to appear and participate pro hac vice.Counsel admitted pro hac vice is ordered to make payment of $150.00 payable to Clerk, USDC, with a S.A.S.E. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 8/2/05. (ar1, ) (Entered: 08/02/2005)

Aug. 2, 2005

Aug. 2, 2005

PACER
15

ORDER permitting Philip R. Voluck to appear and participate pro hac vice.Counsel admitted pro hac vice is ordered to make payment of $150.00 payable to Clerk, USDC, with a S.A.S.E. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 8/2/05. (ar1, ) (Entered: 08/02/2005)

Aug. 2, 2005

Aug. 2, 2005

PACER

Pro Hac Vice fee for Keith Gutstein: $ 150, receipt number 100 303273. (ar1, )

Aug. 2, 2005

Aug. 2, 2005

PACER

Pro Hac Vice fee for Philip R. Voluck: $ 150, receipt number 100 303272 (ar1, )

Aug. 2, 2005

Aug. 2, 2005

PACER
16

NOTICE by COUNTY OF CAMDEN Consent Order Granting Substitution of Attorney to RMH (MEYER, JEFFERY) (Entered: 08/10/2005)

Aug. 10, 2005

Aug. 10, 2005

PACER

CLERKS OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Consent Order granting substitution of attorney as document #16 submitted by J. MEYER on 8/10/05 must be executed by a Judicial Officer before filing. Future filings please forward to the appropriate Judicial Officer in accordance with his/her preferred practice. This message is for informational purposes only. (ar1, )

Aug. 11, 2005

Aug. 11, 2005

PACER
17

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Affidavit of Service re: Consent Order Granting Substitution of Attorney served on Donna M. Whiteside, Esq. and Howard S. Wilson, Esq. on 08/10/2005, filed by COUNTY OF CAMDEN. (MEYER, JEFFERY) (Entered: 08/11/2005)

Aug. 11, 2005

Aug. 11, 2005

PACER
18

CONSENT ORDER granting substitution of attorney. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 8/11/05. (ar1, ) (Entered: 08/11/2005)

Aug. 11, 2005

Aug. 11, 2005

PACER
19

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney JOHN CHARLES GILLESPIE AND TIMOTHY P. O'BRIEN added for THE CITY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, EDWIN FIGUEROA AND EDWIN HARGIS Attorney FRANK A. SALVATI terminated for defts. only. (GILLESPIE, JOHN) Modified on 10/18/2005 (ar1,) Additional attachment(s) added on 10/20/2005 (ar1, ). (Entered: 10/18/2005)

Oct. 18, 2005

Oct. 18, 2005

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel B. Rosen : Status Conference held on 11/21/2005. (bb, )

Nov. 21, 2005

Nov. 21, 2005

PACER
20

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER:In Person Settlement Conference set for 2/10/2006 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. Discovery due by 3/30/2006. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 12/1/05. (ar1, ) (Entered: 12/01/2005)

Dec. 1, 2005

Dec. 1, 2005

PACER
21

Letter from Seth R. Lesser. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 12-21-2005 - Lt - Rudich to Howard# 2 Exhibit B - Plaintiffs' First Request for the Production of Documents)(LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 02/01/2006)

Feb. 1, 2006

Feb. 1, 2006

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel B. Rosen : Settlement Conference held on 3/3/2006. (bb, )

March 3, 2006

March 3, 2006

PACER
22

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 5/11/2006 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. Dispositive Motions due by 5/5/2006.Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 3/3/06. (sb) (Entered: 03/06/2006)

March 3, 2006

March 3, 2006

PACER
23

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 03/14/2006)

March 14, 2006

March 14, 2006

PACER
24

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 03/14/2006)

March 14, 2006

March 14, 2006

PACER
25

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ. (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 03/15/2006)

March 15, 2006

March 15, 2006

PACER
26

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ. (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 03/15/2006)

March 15, 2006

March 15, 2006

PACER

Setting returnable date for 26 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, and 25 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for 4/21/2006 before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THESE MOTIONS WILL BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT. (ar1, )

March 15, 2006

March 15, 2006

PACER

CLERKS OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The notice of Pro Hac Vice to Receive NEF'S, document #'s 23 and 24 filed by S. LESSER on 3/14/06 was submitted incorrectly as a notice event. Counsel re-filed documents as motions to appear pro hac vice, document #'s 25 and 26. This message is for informational purposes only. (ar1, )

March 15, 2006

March 15, 2006

PACER
27

Letter from Seth R. Lesser. (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 03/21/2006)

March 21, 2006

March 21, 2006

PACER
28

ORDER OF DISMISSAL without prejudice as to defts., THE CITY OF CAMDEN, CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, EDWIN FIGUEROA AND EDWARD HARGIS, ONLY. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 3/27/06. (ar1, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)

March 27, 2006

March 27, 2006

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29

Letter from Plaintiffs. (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 04/10/2006)

April 10, 2006

April 10, 2006

PACER
30

ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting 26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel admitted pro hac vice is ordered to make payment of $150.00 payable to Clerk, USDC. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 4/10/06. (ar1, ) (Entered: 04/10/2006)

April 10, 2006

April 10, 2006

PACER

Pro Hac Vice fee for Fran L. Rudich: $ 150.00, receipt number 100 304602. (ar1, )

April 11, 2006

April 11, 2006

PACER
31

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER:In Person Status Conference set for 5/11/2006 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. Dispositive Motions due by 6/15/2006. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 4/18/06. (ar1, ) (Entered: 04/18/2006)

April 18, 2006

April 18, 2006

PACER
32

NOTICE of Appearance by ELMER ROBERT KEACH, III on behalf of all plaintiffs (KEACH, ELMER) (Entered: 04/18/2006)

April 18, 2006

April 18, 2006

PACER
33

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ re 32 Notice of Appearance (KEACH, ELMER) (Entered: 04/18/2006)

April 18, 2006

April 18, 2006

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel B. Rosen : Status Conference held on 4/18/2006. (bb, )

April 18, 2006

April 18, 2006

PACER
34

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney LEWIS WILSON for THE CITY OF CAMDEN and CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT added. Attorney JOHN CHARLES GILLESPIE terminated. (ar1, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)

April 27, 2006

April 27, 2006

PACER
35

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER:In Person Status Conference set for 9/28/2006 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joel B. Rosen. Dispositive Motions due by 10/20/2006. Signed by Judge Joel B. Rosen on 5/11/06. (ar1, ) (Entered: 05/12/2006)

May 11, 2006

May 11, 2006

PACER
36

NOTICE of Change of Address by JEFFERY ALAN MEYER (MEYER, JEFFERY) (Entered: 05/16/2006)

May 16, 2006

May 16, 2006

PACER
37

MOTION to Certify Class by LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ. Responses due by 8/31/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affirmation of Elmer Robert Keach, III# 2 Exhibit Ex. A to Keach Aff. -- Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint# 3 Exhibit Ex. B to Keach Aff. -- Plaintiffs' Rule 30(b)(6) deposition notice# 4 Exhibit Ex. C to Keach Aff. -- Processing New Remands Policy# 5 Exhibit Ex. D to Keach Aff. -- Strip Search Policy# 6 Exhibit Ex. E to Keach Aff. -- Clearance to Release Discharged Inmates Policy# 7 Exhibit Ex. F to Keach Aff. -- Camden Co. DOC meeting minutes, October 11, 2002# 8 Exhibit Ex. G to Keach Aff. -- Camden Booking Post Orders# 9 Exhibit Ex. H to Keach Aff. -- Beatrice Williams Memorandum, September 28, 2004# 10 Exhibit Ex. I to Keach Memorandum -- Michael Burgess Memorandum, April 27, 2005# 11 Exhibit Ex. J to Keach Aff. -- LaVerne Hicks Declaration# 12 Exhibit Ex. K to Keach Aff. -- Michael Velez Declaration# 13 Exhibit Ex. L to Keach Aff. -- Diana Duran Declaration# 14 Exhibit Ex. M to Keach Aff. -- Michael Burgess Deposition Transcript# 15 Exhibit Ex. N (Part 1) to Keach Aff. -- Beatrice Williams Deposition Transcript, p. 1-80# 16 Exhibit Ex. N (Part 2) to Keach Aff. -- Beatrice Williams Deposition Transcript, pp. 81-163# 17 Exhibit Ex. O to Keach Aff. -- Harry Monroe Deposition Transcript# 18 Exhibit Ex. P to Keach Aff. -- Carla Taylor Deposition Transcript# 19 Exhibit Ex. Q to Keach Aff. -- Roselyn Jeffers Deposition Transcript# 20 Exhibit Ex. R to Keach Aff. -- Keith Billington Deposition Transcript# 21 Exhibit Ex. S to Keach Aff. -- Jeffrey Brooks Deposition Transcript# 22 Exhibit Ex. T to Keach Aff -- Plaintiffs' Rule 30(b)(6) Notice, bail issues# 23 Exhibit Ex. U to Keach Aff. -- Preliminary Approval Order, Kahler v. County of Rensselaer# 24 Exhibit Ex. V to Keach Aff. -- Transcript of Bench Decision, Tyson v. City of New York# 25 Exhibit Ex. W to Keach Aff. -- Locks Law Firm Firm Resume# 26 Exhibit Ex. X to Keach Aff. -- Cuneo, Gilbert & LaDuca Firm Resume# 27 Exhibit Ex. Y to Keach Aff. -- Elmer Keach Firm Resume# 28 Exhibit Ex. Z to Keach Aff. -- William Riback Firm Resume# 29 Exhibit Ex. AA to Keach Aff. -- Unreported Decisions# 30 Brief # 31 Text of Proposed Order # 32 Certification Certificate of Service)(KEACH, ELMER) Additional attachment(s) added on 8/9/2006 (MB, ). (Entered: 08/03/2006)

Aug. 3, 2006

Aug. 3, 2006

PACER

Setting Deadlines as to 37 MOTION to Certify Class. Motion returnable date set for 9/1/2006 before Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez. PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS MOTION SHALL BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT. (MB, )

Aug. 9, 2006

Aug. 9, 2006

PACER
38

Letter from Jeffery A. Meyer, Esq.. (MEYER, JEFFERY) (Entered: 08/10/2006)

Aug. 10, 2006

Aug. 10, 2006

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39

RESPONSE in Opposition re 37 MOTION to Certify Class Memo of Law in Opposition filed by CAMDEN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Fontanez# 2 Affidavit Affidavit of Eric Taylor# 3 Affidavit Affidavit of Service)(MEYER, JEFFERY) (Entered: 09/08/2006)

Sept. 8, 2006

Sept. 8, 2006

PACER
40

SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 9/28/2006 at 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Ann Marie Donio. Signed by Judge Ann Marie Donio on 09/25/06. (db, ) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

Sept. 25, 2006

Sept. 25, 2006

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ann Marie Donio : Status Conference by phone held on 9/28/2006. (bb, )

Sept. 28, 2006

Sept. 28, 2006

PACER
41

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Status Conference set for 1/8/2007 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Ann Marie Donio. Discovery due by 5/30/2007. Signed by Judge Ann Marie Donio on 9/28/06. (db, ) (Entered: 09/29/2006)

Sept. 28, 2006

Sept. 28, 2006

PACER

Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 150, receipt number 305369 received from attorney Charles J. LaDuca (db, )

Oct. 2, 2006

Oct. 2, 2006

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42

REPLY to Response to Motion re 37 MOTION to Certify Class filed by LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ. (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 10/11/2006)

Oct. 11, 2006

Oct. 11, 2006

PACER
43

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ re 42 Reply to Response to Motion (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 10/11/2006)

Oct. 11, 2006

Oct. 11, 2006

PACER

***Motion Hearing to Certify Class, scheduled for Tues. December 19, 2006 at 10:00 am in Courtroom 5D*** (ln, )

Oct. 19, 2006

Oct. 19, 2006

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44

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Charles LaDuca to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (RIBACK, WILLIAM) Additional attachment(signature page) added on 10/26/2006 (db, ). (Entered: 10/19/2006)

Oct. 19, 2006

Oct. 19, 2006

PACER

Judge Joel Schneider added. Judge Joel B. Rosen no longer assigned to case. (gn, )

Nov. 6, 2006

Nov. 6, 2006

PACER
45

Letter from Elmer Keach re Docket Annotation, 37 MOTION to Certify Class. (KEACH, ELMER) (Entered: 12/12/2006)

Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 12, 2006

PACER

Remark: The Status Conference originally scheduled for January 8, 2007 has been rescheduled to February 9, 2007 at 10:30am. Plaintiffs counsel shall initiate the conference. (bb, )

Jan. 8, 2007

Jan. 8, 2007

PACER
46

RE-SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 2/13/2007 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Signed by Judge Joel Schneider on 01/19/07. (db, ) (Entered: 01/19/2007)

Jan. 19, 2007

Jan. 19, 2007

PACER

***Phone conference set for Thurs. February 15, 2007 at 11:30 am*** Counsel for Pltf to initiate conf call. (ln, )

Jan. 31, 2007

Jan. 31, 2007

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joel Schneider : Status Conference held on 2/13/2007. (bb, )

Feb. 13, 2007

Feb. 13, 2007

PACER
47

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez : Telephone Conference held on 2/15/2007. (Court Reporter Frank Gable.) (ln, ) (Entered: 02/15/2007)

Feb. 15, 2007

Feb. 15, 2007

PACER
48

ORDER that the 37 MOTION to Certify Class filed by MICHAEL VELEZ,, LAVERNE HICKS, is withdrawn without prejudice pending the mediation proceedings scheduled to take place on April 12, 2007 . Signed by Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez on 02/28/07. (db, ) (Entered: 03/06/2007)

Feb. 28, 2007

Feb. 28, 2007

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Letter from william riback. (RIBACK, WILLIAM) (Entered: 04/20/2007)

April 20, 2007

April 20, 2007

PACER

CLERKS OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please be advised that Letter, Doc. 49 submitted by William Riback, Esq. was submitted in error. Please disregard filing. This message is for informational purposes only. (gn )

April 20, 2007

April 20, 2007

PACER

***Phone conference set for Thurs., May 31, 2007 at 3:00 pm*** Counsel to initiate conf call*** (ln)

May 24, 2007

May 24, 2007

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez : Telephone Conference held on 5/31/2007. (Court Reporter Carl Nami, Jr..) (db, ) (Entered: 05/31/2007)

May 31, 2007

May 31, 2007

PACER
51

ORDER DISMISSING CASE WITHOUT COSTS AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE, Signed by Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez on 7/17/2007. (ln) (Entered: 07/17/2007)

July 17, 2007

July 17, 2007

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MOTION for Settlement Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement and Provision Certification of Settlement Class by LAVERNE HICKS, MICHAEL VELEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affirmation of Elmer Keach in Support of Motion# 2 Exhibit A to Keach Affirmation -- Tyson Bench Decision# 3 Exhibit B to Keach Affirmation -- McDaniel v. County of Schenectady Preliminary Approval Order# 4 Memorandum of Law in Support# 5 Settlement Agreement, pp. 1-50# 6 Settlement Agreement, pp. 51-88# 7 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement, with Exhibits# 8 Certificate of Service)(KEACH, ELMER) (Entered: 09/05/2007)

Sept. 5, 2007

Sept. 5, 2007

PACER

Setting Deadlines as to 52 MOTION for Settlement Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement and Provision Certification of Settlement Class. Motion returnable date set for 10/5/2007 before Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS MOTION WILL BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT. (sb)

Sept. 6, 2007

Sept. 6, 2007

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53

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Fran L. Rudich to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 09/07/2007)

Sept. 7, 2007

Sept. 7, 2007

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54

Letter from Jeffery A. Meyer. (MEYER, JEFFERY) (Entered: 10/10/2007)

Oct. 10, 2007

Oct. 10, 2007

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55

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez : Telephone Conference held on 12/4/2007. (Court Reporter Ted Formaroli.) (db, ) (Entered: 12/04/2007)

Dec. 4, 2007

Dec. 4, 2007

PACER
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ORDER PRELIMINARILY APPROVING SETTLEMENT:Final Approval Hearing set for 6/9/2008 10:00 AM in Camden - Courtroom 5D before Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez. Signed by Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez on 12/17/07. (sb) (Entered: 12/17/2007)

Dec. 17, 2007

Dec. 17, 2007

PACER
57

Letter from Salahuddin Smart. (sb) (Entered: 02/19/2008)

Feb. 13, 2008

Feb. 13, 2008

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58

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez: Class Action Fairness Hearing held on 6/9/2008. (Court Reporter Lisa Marcus.) (db, ) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

June 9, 2008

June 9, 2008

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AFFIDAVIT of Jose C. Fraga on behalf of plaintiffs. (Exhibit to affidavit in clerks file - unscannable) (db, ) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

June 9, 2008

June 9, 2008

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60

DECLARATION of Seth Lesser on behalf of plaintiffs' motion for final approval regarding an award of fees and the reimbursement of expenses. (db, ) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

June 9, 2008

June 9, 2008

PACER
61

Memorandum of Law in support of Plaintiffs' motion for final approval of class action settlement, for an award of expenses and attorneys' fees, and for approval of incentive awards to the class representatives. (db, ) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

June 9, 2008

June 9, 2008

PACER
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ORDER GRANTING Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Judgment re 60 Declaration, 59 Affidavit, 61 Memorandum. Signed by Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez on 06/09/08. (db, ) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

June 9, 2008

June 9, 2008

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Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Fran L. Rudich to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 07/31/2008)

July 31, 2008

July 31, 2008

PACER
64

Letter from Class counsel re distribution and requesting amendment to final judgment. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Claim Administrator Report (1), # 2 Exhibit Claims Administrator Report (2), # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 09/12/2008)

Sept. 12, 2008

Sept. 12, 2008

PACER
65

ORDER Amending Final Judgment. Signed by Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez on 9/22/2008. (TH, ) (Entered: 09/23/2008)

Sept. 22, 2008

Sept. 22, 2008

PACER
66

Letter from William Smith, Re: Settlement Check (nf, ) (Entered: 01/16/2009)

Jan. 15, 2009

Jan. 15, 2009

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Letter from Plaintiffs' Counsel re Letter from Mr William Smith to Clerk of the Court re 66 Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Copy of Docket No 66 (Letter to Clerk from Mr William Smith))(LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 01/23/2009)

Jan. 23, 2009

Jan. 23, 2009

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Letter from James T. Carstarphen. (nf, ) (Entered: 06/16/2009)

June 15, 2009

June 15, 2009

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Letter from Class Counsel (Seth Lesser) to Judge Rodriguez re Letter from Mr. Carstaphen re 68 Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit to Letter from Class Counsel (Affidavit from Claims Administrator))(LESSER, SETH) (Entered: 06/23/2009)

June 23, 2009

June 23, 2009

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: New Jersey

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Strip Search Cases

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 8, 2005

Closing Date: 2008

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Those strip-searched at the Camden County Correctional Facility after charged with petty crimes and traffic violations and also a subclass who paid bail to Camden City Police Department, yet were unlawfully detained and strip searched.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

County of Camden (Camden), County

Camden County Correctional Facility (Camden), County

The City of Camden (Camden), City

Camden City Police Department (Camden), City

Camden County Sheriff's De[artment (Camden), County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $7,500,000

Order Duration: 2007 - None

Issues

General:

Over/Unlawful Detention

Search policies

Strip search policy

Type of Facility:

Government-run