Case: Wells v. City of Seattle

2:02-cv-00601 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: March 13, 2002

Closed Date: 2003

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Case Summary

On March 13, 2002, two named plaintiffs, male and female, represented by private attorneys, filed a civil rights lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. At first, their case asserted against the City of Seattle and its police constitutional and state law violations stemming from the allegedly false arrests of the plaintiffs. They filed amended complaints on April 17, 2002, and October 26, 2002, in which they also alleged that th…

On March 13, 2002, two named plaintiffs, male and female, represented by private attorneys, filed a civil rights lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. At first, their case asserted against the City of Seattle and its police constitutional and state law violations stemming from the allegedly false arrests of the plaintiffs. They filed amended complaints on April 17, 2002, and October 26, 2002, in which they also alleged that the King County Sheriff's Department had an unconstitutional policy and/or practice of strip searching all individuals who entered the King County Jail, regardless of the crime charged and without reasonable suspicion to believe that the individuals were concealing weapons or contraband. Plaintiffs alleged that the County's policy violated the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments, as well as a 1983 permanent injunction entered against King County by the same federal court in Grew v. King County, case # C-83-157-V.

The plaintiffs alleged that they were part of a group of Alaskan tourists that had flown to Seattle, Washington on November 27, 2002, to go Christmas shopping. The plaintiffs alleged that, on November 30, 2002, they left a mall and were caught up in a parade of individuals demonstrating against the World Trade Organization. Plaintiffs said that Seattle riot police engaged the demonstrators, after which numerous citizens were swept up and arrested, including plaintiffs. They alleged they were then taken to King County Jail, where each underwent an unconstitutional strip search.

In their amended complaints, plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys' fees and costs, and class certification. Defendants, the County and the Sheriff, answered by generally denying all allegations. Several individually-named defendants raised the defense of qualified immunity and moved for summary judgment. The plaintiffs opposed the motions.

Before the District Court made any substantive rulings in the case, the individually-named plaintiffs settled. District Court Judge Marsha J. Pechman approved the settlement on February 5, 2003. The terms of the settlement provided for payment from a fund of $115,000 as follows: the two named plaintiffs to receive payments of $15,000 and $32,500, respectively, and their attorneys to receive fees of $7,500 and $60,000, respectively. The non-economic portion of the settlement provided for dismissal without prejudice to the claims of the putative class, for seating and visual separation/curtain improvements at the jail detainees' dressing areas, and for posting in jail holding cells and dressing areas of understandable signage notifying persons of the order in the Grew case.

We have no information indicating further activity in the case.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (1/29/2008)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Diamondstone, Fred (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Bundy, Kristofer John (Washington)

Gerberding, John M. (Washington)

Larson, Stephen Powell (Washington)

Onsager, David J. (Washington)

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Documents in this case

2:02-cv-00601

Docket [PACER]

Wells, et al v. City of Seattle, et al

Feb. 5, 2003

Feb. 5, 2003

Docket
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2:02-cv-00601

Complaint for Damages

Wells, et al. v. City of Seattle, et al.

March 13, 2002

March 13, 2002

Complaint
4

2:02-cv-00601

First Amended Complaint

Wells, et al. v. City of Seattle, et al.

April 17, 2002

April 17, 2002

Complaint
61

2:02-cv-00601

Second Amended Complaint - Class Action for Damages

Wells, et al. v. City of Seattle, et al.

Oct. 26, 2002

Oct. 26, 2002

Complaint
102

2:02-cv-00601

Order Approving Settlement

Wells, et al. v. City of Seattle, et al.

Feb. 5, 2003

Feb. 5, 2003

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated March 24, 2026, 4:56 a.m.

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1 March 13, 2002

COMPLAINT and JURY DEMANDED (Summons(es) issued) Receipt # 404940 (PM) (Entered: 03/19/2002)

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2 March 26, 2002

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint executed upon defendant Seattle City of on 3/21/02 (MD) (Entered: 03/27/2002)

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3 March 27, 2002

NOTICE by defendant Seattle City of, defendant John Doe, defendant Richard Roe of ASSOCIATION OF ATTORNEY Stephen Powell Larson, David J Onsager, Thomas Sean Sheehan (MD) (Entered: 03/28/2002)

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4 April 17, 2002

AMENDED COMPLAINT (first) [1-1] by plaintiff Jasmine Marie Wells, plaintiff Brian Walton; jury demand; adding King County, Steve Thompson, Jim Allen (MD) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

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5 April 19, 2002

PRAECIPE: by plaintiff (corrected first pg to first amended complaint-class action for damages, jury demand) re: complaint [4-1] (MD) (Entered: 04/23/2002)

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6 April 26, 2002

MINUTE ORDER by Judge Marsha J. Pechman case reassigned to Judge Barbara J. Rothstein; all documents to bear cause No. C02-601R (cc: counsel, MJP, ES, BJR, ET, MR) (VK) (Entered: 04/29/2002)

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7 May 1, 2002

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint, first amended complaint-class action for damages, jury demanded executed upon defendant Steve Thompson on 4/26/02 (LS) (Entered: 05/02/2002)

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8 May 1, 2002

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint, first amended complaint-class action for damages, jury demand executed upon defendant King County on 4/26/02 (LS) (Entered: 05/02/2002)

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9 May 1, 2002

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint, first amended complaint-class action for damages, jury demand executed upon defendant Jim Allen on 4/26/02 (LS) (Entered: 05/02/2002)

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10 May 10, 2002

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant King County, defendant Steve Thompson, defendant Jim Allen by Kristofer John Bundy, John M Gerberding (MD) (Entered: 05/10/2002)

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13 May 22, 2002

ORDER RE: INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENT. Joint Status Report due 6/25/02 (cc: counsel, Judge) (LS) (Entered: 05/24/2002)

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11 May 23, 2002

STIPULATION re: Minute Order dated 4/26/02 [6-2] (RS) (Entered: 05/24/2002)

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12 May 23, 2002

ANSWER to first amended complaint [4-1] and COUNTERCLAIM by defendant Seattle City of against plaintiff (RS) (Entered: 05/24/2002)

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14 May 29, 2002

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Theodore F Spearman for counter-defendant Brian Walton from 5/31/02 to 6/10/02 (RS) (Entered: 05/30/2002)

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15 June 4, 2002

ORDER by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein Case reassigned to Judge Marsha J. Pechman; all pleadings filed in the future to bear case number C02-601P (cc: counsel, Judge) (RS) (Entered: 06/05/2002)

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16 June 13, 2002

ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM [12-2] by counter-defendant Jasmine Marie Wells, counter-defendant Brian Walton (MD) (Entered: 06/14/2002)

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17 June 18, 2002

ANSWER to first amended complaint [4-1] by defendant King County, defendant Steve Thompson, defendant Jim Allen; jury demand (MD) (Entered: 06/19/2002)

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18 June 24, 2002

JOINT STATUS REPORT filed by all parties. Est. Trial Days: 6-9 days (MD) (Entered: 06/24/2002)

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19 July 1, 2002

ORDER SETTING TRIAL and RELATED DATES by Judge Pechman: Jury trial set for 9/8/03 ; Deadline to Join Additional Parties is 7/29/02 Disclosure of expert testimony due: 3/12/03 ; Motion filing ddl 4/11/03 ; Discovery deadline set for 5/12/03 ; Dispositive Motions to be filed by 6/10/03 ; Settlement conf. per CR 39.1(c)(2) by 7/10/03 ; 39.1 designation effective 8/8/03 ; Motions in Limine deadline 8/11/03 ; Agreed Pretrial Order set for 8/14/03 ; Pretrial Conference set for 11:00 8/15/03 ; Trial brief and exhibits to be submitted by 9/3/03 ; Proposed Voir dire/jury instructions 9/3/03 ; (cc: counsel, Judge, ES) Length of trial: 6-9 days (VK) (Entered: 07/02/2002)

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20 July 15, 2002

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Fred Diamondstone for plaintiff Jasmine Marie Wells from 9/20/02 to 10/15/02 (AF) (Entered: 07/16/2002)

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21 July 17, 2002

ERRATA by plaintiff to pla's rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures; joint status report [18-1] (LS) (Entered: 07/18/2002)

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22 July 19, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff for protective order regarding plaintiff's confidential records NOTED FOR 7/31/02 (LS) (Entered: 07/22/2002)

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23 July 19, 2002

DECLARATION of Theodore Spearman by plaintiffs RE: in support of confidential records pla's Motion for Protective Order regardig pla's confidential records (LS) (Entered: 07/22/2002)

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July 19, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: pla's motion for protective order regarding plaintiff's confidential records [22-1] (LS)

24 July 31, 2002

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Marsha J. Pechman (cc: counsel, Judge) (AF) (Entered: 08/01/2002)

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25 July 31, 2002

STIPULATION and ORDER TO EXTEND SELECT CUTOFF DATE RELATED TO CITY OF SEATTLE DFTS by Judge Marsha J. Pechman: Deadline to Join Additional Parties is extended to 10/29/02 (cc: counsel, Judge) (AF) (Entered: 08/01/2002)

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26 July 31, 2002

NOTICE OF ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL by attorney David D Swartling for defendants King County, Steve Thompson, and Jim Allen (AF) (Entered: 08/02/2002)

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27 Aug. 1, 2002

MOTION by plaintiffs to quash averments in City of Seattle's answer, and to dismiss counterclaim NOTED FOR 8/23/02 (AF) (Entered: 08/02/2002)

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28 Aug. 1, 2002

DECLARATION of Theodore Spearman by plaintiffs re motion to quash averments in City of Seattle's answer and dismiss counterclaim [27-1], [27-2] (AF) (Entered: 08/02/2002)

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Aug. 1, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: pltfs' motion to quash averments in City of Seattle's answer and dismiss counterclaim [27-1], [27-2] (AF) Modified on 08/02/2002

29 Aug. 2, 2002

PRAECIPE: by plaintiff re: motion to dismiss counterclaim [27-2], motion to quash averments in City of Seattle's answer [27-1], declaration [28-1], order lodged [0-0] (AF) (Entered: 08/05/2002)

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30 Aug. 16, 2002

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff re: pltf's first interrogatories and requests for production etc (MD) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

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31 Aug. 19, 2002

MEMORANDUM by defendant Seattle City of in opposition to motion to quash averments in City of Seattle's answer [27-1] (MD) (Entered: 08/20/2002)

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32 Aug. 30, 2002

NOTICE by King County defts' first request for admission to pltf Jasmine Marie Wells and answers thereto (MD) (Entered: 09/04/2002)

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33 Aug. 30, 2002

OBJECTIONS by plaintiff to deft King County's requests for admissions to Jasmine Wells (MD) (Entered: 09/04/2002)

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34 Sept. 6, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff to either advance or continue trial date NOTED FOR 9/17/02 (MD) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

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35 Sept. 6, 2002

DECLARATION of Jasmine Marie Wells re motion to either advance or continue trial date [34-1] (MD) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

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36 Sept. 6, 2002

DECLARATION of Theodore Spearman re motion to either advance or continue trial date [34-1] (MD) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

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37 Sept. 6, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff to amend complaint NOTED FOR 9/17/02 (MD) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

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38 Sept. 6, 2002

DECLARATION of Theodore Spearman re motion to amend complaint [37-1] (MD) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

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Sept. 6, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to either advance or continue trial date [34-1] (MD)

Sept. 6, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to amend complaint [37-1] (MD)

39 Sept. 11, 2002

RESPONSE by defendant Seattle City of to pltf's motion to either advance or continue trial date [34-1] (MD) (Entered: 09/12/2002)

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40 Sept. 11, 2002

RESPONSE by defendant to pltf's motion to amend complaint [37-1] (MD) (Entered: 09/12/2002)

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41 Sept. 12, 2002

RESPONSE by defendant King County to pltfs' motion to either advance or continue trial date [34-1] (MD) (Entered: 09/13/2002)

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42 Sept. 12, 2002

RESPONSE by defendant King County to pltfs' motion to amend complaint [37-1] (MD) (Entered: 09/13/2002)

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43 Sept. 12, 2002

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant King County of motion response [41-1] et al (MD) (Entered: 09/13/2002)

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Sept. 13, 2002

LODGED ORDER: stipulation and order re: class certification motion (MD)

44 Sept. 17, 2002

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Theodore F Spearman for counter-defendant Brian Walton from 10/11/02 to 10/25/02 (MD) (Entered: 09/18/2002)

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45 Sept. 17, 2002

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Marsha J. Pechman extending ddl for pltf Wells' motion for filing a certification of its proposed class to 1/15/03 (cc: counsel, Judge) (VK) (Entered: 09/18/2002)

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46 Sept. 25, 2002

ORDER by Judge Marsha J. Pechman DENYING pltfs' motion to quash averments in City of Seattle's answer [27-1], STRIKING motion to dismiss counterclaim as moot [27-2]. Deft's motion to dismiss its counterclaim for malicious prosecution is Granted. (cc: counsel, Judge) (MD) (Entered: 09/26/2002)

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47 Oct. 8, 2002

MINUTE ORDER: by Judge Marsha J. Pechman GRANTING motion to either advance or continue trial date to Oct 6, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. [34-1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (MD) (Entered: 10/09/2002)

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48 Oct. 8, 2002

AMENDED ORDER SETTING TRIAL and RELATED DATES by Judge Pechman: Jury trial set for 10/6/03 ; Deadline to Join Additional Parties is 11/5/02 Disclosure of expert testimony due: 4/9/03 ; Motion filing ddl 5/9/03 ; Discovery deadline set for 6/9/03 ; Dispositive Motions to be filed by 7/8/03 ; Settlement conf. per CR 39.1(c)(2) by 8/7/03 ; 39.1 designation effective 9/5/03 ; Motions in Limine deadline 9/8/03 ; Agreed Pretrial Order set for 9/24/03 ; Pretrial Conference set for 10:00 9/26/03 ; Trial brief and exhibits to be submitted by 10/1/03 ; Proposed Voir dire/jury instructions 10/1/03 ; (cc: counsel, Judge) Length of trial: 5 (MD) (Entered: 10/09/2002)

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49 Oct. 11, 2002

MOTION by defendant King County for protective order, Oral argument requested NOTED FOR 11/15/02 (MD) (Entered: 10/15/2002)

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50 Oct. 11, 2002

DECLARATION of Gretchen Graham Salazar re motion for protective order, Oral argument requested [49-1] (MD) (Entered: 10/15/2002)

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51 Oct. 11, 2002

DECLARATION of Captain Roberta Justus re motion for protective order, Oral argument requested [49-1] (MD) (Entered: 10/15/2002)

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52 Oct. 11, 2002

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant of motion for protective order, Oral argument requested [49-1] (MD) (Entered: 10/15/2002)

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53 Oct. 11, 2002

ORDER by Judge Marsha J. Pechman GRANTING pltfs' motion to amend complaint [37-1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (CL) (Entered: 10/15/2002)

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Oct. 11, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: motion for protective order, Oral argument requested [49-1] (MD)

54 Oct. 17, 2002

MOTION by defendant Steve Thompson, defendant Jim Allen for summary judgment on the basis of qualified immunity, Oral Argument NOTED FOR 11/15/02 (MD) (Entered: 10/18/2002)

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55 Oct. 17, 2002

DECLARATION of David D Swartling re motion for summary judgment on the basis of qualified immunity, Oral Argument [54-1] Exhibit A (under seal) (MD) (Entered: 10/18/2002)

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56 Oct. 17, 2002

DECLARATION of Steve Thompson re motion for summary judgment on the basis of qualified immunity, Oral Argument [54-1] (MD) (Entered: 10/18/2002)

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57 Oct. 17, 2002

DECLARATION of Arthur M Wallenstein re motion for summary judgment on the basis of qualified immunity, Oral Argument [54-1] (MD) (Entered: 10/18/2002)

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58 Oct. 17, 2002

DECLARATION of Captain Roberta Justus re motion for summary judgment on the basis of qualified immunity, Oral Argument [54-1] (MD) (Entered: 10/18/2002)

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59 Oct. 17, 2002

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant Steve Thompson, defendant Jim Allen of motion for summary judgment on the basis of qualified immunity, Oral Argument [54-1] (MD) (Entered: 10/18/2002)

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60 Oct. 17, 2002

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Marsha J. Pechman to extend cutoff to join additional parties. Deadline to Join Additional Parties is 12/6/02 ; (cc: counsel, Judge) (dktclk) (Entered: 10/18/2002)

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Oct. 17, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: motion for summary judgment on the basis of qualified immunity, Oral Argument [54-1] (MD)

61 Oct. 26, 2002

AMENDED COMPLAINT (second) by plaintiff Jasmine Marie Wells, plaintiff Brian Walton ; jury demand (MD) (Entered: 10/29/2002)

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62 Oct. 31, 2002

MOTION by defendant Seattle City of for summary judgment of claims NOTED FOR 11/22/02 (MD) (Entered: 11/01/2002)

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63 Oct. 31, 2002

DECLARATION of David Onsager re motion for summary judgment of claims [62-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/01/2002)

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64 Oct. 31, 2002

DECLARATION of Eric Sano re motion for summary judgment of claims [62-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/01/2002)

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Oct. 31, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: motion for summary judgment of claims [62-1] (MD)

65 Nov. 1, 2002

ANSWER to second amended complaint [61-1] by defendant King County, defendant Steve Thompson, defendant Jim Allen; jury demand (MD) (Entered: 11/04/2002)

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66 Nov. 6, 2002

NOTICE by plaintiff of taking depo of Chief Gil Kerlikowske on 11/19/02 at 9:00 a.m. (MD) (Entered: 11/07/2002)

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67 Nov. 6, 2002

NOTICE by plaintiff of taking depo of Captain Dan Oliver on 11/21/02 at 9:00 a.m. (MD) (Entered: 11/07/2002)

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68 Nov. 12, 2002

RESPONSE by plaintiff to Deft King County's motion for protective order, Oral argument requested [49-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

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69 Nov. 12, 2002

DECLARATION of Fred Diamondstone re: motion response [68-1] (exhibit 3 under seal) (MD) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

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70 Nov. 12, 2002

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of motion response [68-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

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71 Nov. 12, 2002

RESPONSE by plaintiff to defts Thompson and Allens' motion for summary judgment on the basis of qualified immunity, Oral Argument [54-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

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72 Nov. 12, 2002

DECLARATION of Heather Caraway re: motion response [71-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

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73 Nov. 12, 2002

DECLARATION of Franchezska Zamora re: motion response [71-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

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74 Nov. 12, 2002

DECLARATION of Fred Diamondstone re: motion response [71-1] (exhibits 1,2,3,7 are under seal) (MD) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

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75 Nov. 12, 2002

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of motion response [71-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

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Nov. 12, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: motion for protective order [68-1] (MD)

Nov. 12, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: denying defts Thompson's and Allen's motion for sj [71-1] (MD)

76 Nov. 14, 2002

REPLY by defendants re: in support of motion of defts Thompson and Allen for sj on the basis of qualified immunity, Oral argument requested [54-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/15/2002)

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77 Nov. 14, 2002

DECLARATION of Kristofer Bundy re: reply [76-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/15/2002)

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78 Nov. 14, 2002

REPLY by defendant King Cty WA re: in support of motion for protective order [49-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/15/2002)

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79 Nov. 14, 2002

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant of reply [76-1] et al (MD) (Entered: 11/15/2002)

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80 Nov. 18, 2002

RESPONSE by plaintiff to motion for summary judgment of claims [62-1] (VK) (Entered: 11/19/2002)

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81 Nov. 18, 2002

DECLARATION of Brian Walton by plaintiff re: motion response [80-1] (VK) (Entered: 11/19/2002)

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82 Nov. 18, 2002

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff motion response [80-1] etc. (VK) (Entered: 11/19/2002)

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83 Nov. 18, 2002

Supplemental DECLARATION of David Onsager by defendant Seattle City of re motion for summary judgment of claims [62-1] (VK) (Entered: 11/19/2002)

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84 Nov. 18, 2002

DECLARATION of Theodore Spearman by plaintiff re: motion response [80-1] (VK) (Entered: 11/19/2002)

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Nov. 18, 2002

LODGED ORDER: stipulated motion and order to seal Exhibit A to 10/31/02 decl. of Onsager in support of deft City of Seattle's motion for summary judgment (VK)

Nov. 18, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: denying motion for summary judgment of claims [62-1] (VK)

85 Nov. 20, 2002

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Marsha J. Pechman to seal exhibit A to Oct 3l, 2002 Declaration of Onsager in support of deft City of Seattle's motion for sj (cc: counsel, Judge) (MD) (Entered: 11/21/2002)

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86 Nov. 21, 2002

REPLY by defendant Seattle City of re: in support of motion for sj dismissal of claims [62-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/22/2002)

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87 Nov. 21, 2002

DECLARATION of David Onsager re: reply [86-1] (MD) (Entered: 11/22/2002)

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88 Dec. 3, 2002

PROTECTIVE ORDER (stipulated) by Judge Marsha J. Pechman : [49-1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (MD) (Entered: 12/03/2002)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 13, 2002

Closing Date: 2003

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs were Christmas shopping in downtown Seattle. There were mass demonstrations occurring in the streets, and the plaintiffs were arrested along with demonstrators upon walking out of a coffee shop. Females later strip-searched at King County Jail

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City

City of Seattle

County

King County

King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention

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:

Western District of Washington 2:02-cv-00601

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

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Male

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Strip search policy (facilities)

Policing:

Strip search policy (policing)

Recommended Citation