Case: Rodriguez v. California Highway Patrol

5:99-cv-20895 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: June 3, 1999

Closed Date: 2006

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Case Summary

On June 3, 1999, Plaintiffs, represented by ACLU, filed suit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California against the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement ("BNE"), alleging a policy, pattern and practice of targeting African-Americans and Latinos in conducting stops, detentions, interrogations and searches of motorists as part of a federally financed drug interdiction program know as ``Operation Pipeline.'' The co…

On June 3, 1999, Plaintiffs, represented by ACLU, filed suit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California against the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement ("BNE"), alleging a policy, pattern and practice of targeting African-Americans and Latinos in conducting stops, detentions, interrogations and searches of motorists as part of a federally financed drug interdiction program know as ``Operation Pipeline.'' The complaint was amended to include the California Branches of the NAACP, the California League of United Latin American Citizens as plaintiffs and to seek class action status.

Defendants moved to dismiss on the basis that plaintiffs lacked standing and that the amended complaint failed to state a claim. Defendants also moved motion to sever plaintiffs from the case and/or strike the class action allegations.

On March 13, 2000, The District Court (Judge Jeremy Fogel) denied defendants' motion to dismiss in part and granted it in part, holding that plaintiffs adequately pled violations of Title VI, the Fourth Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause. Plaintiffs' state law claims were, however, dismissed on sovereign immunity grounds. Judge Fogel denied defendants' motion to sever plaintiffs and/or strike the class action allegations. Rodriguez v. California Highway Patrol, 89 F.Supp.2d 1131 (N.D.Cal. 2000).

Thereafter the parties engaged in discovery. The docket notes that numerous discovery and procedural motions were filed and plaintiffs' complaint was amended a total of five times. Motions and briefs relative to class certification were filed under seal.

On September 9, 2002, the District Court ordered the action stayed pending continued mediation by the parties. A settlement was reached in February, 2003 and its terms and conditions were approved by the court, along with the accompanying class notification requirements. The District Court dismissed the case with prejudice on June 3, 2003.

The terms of the settlement included:

• A prohibition of racial profiling and racial discrimination of any kind by CHP officers;

• A ban on consent searches of vehicles through 2006;

• Comprehensive data collection for each traffic stop including race, the reason for the stop, whether a search was conducted and the legal basis for the search, and the result of the stop and search;

• Creation of an Auditor to assist in the implementation of changes addressed by the settlement agreement. The Auditor reviewed and analyzed data collected by CHP, and provided input on training, data collection and policy implementation. The Auditor's findings were reported directly to the CHP Commissioner.

• Creation of a "racial profiling" category of citizens' complaints.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (1/8/2007)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11654909/parties/rodriguez-v-ca-highway-patrol/


Judge(s)

Fogel, Jeremy D. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alexander, Michelle (California)

Fox, Michael J. (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Inan, Michelle (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Burton, Jocelyn (California)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

5:99-cv-20895

Docket

June 12, 2003

June 12, 2003

Docket

5:99-cv-20895

ACLU and Coalition Groups File Suit Against CA Law Enforcement Agencies for Racial Profiling

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Nov. 30, 1999

Nov. 30, 1999

Press Release
27

5:99-cv-20895

First Amended Class Action Complaint for Declaratory Relief, Injunctive Relief and Damages; Demand for Jury

Nov. 30, 1999

Nov. 30, 1999

Complaint
48

5:99-cv-20895

Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion to Dismiss, Denying Motion to Sever Plaintiffs and/or Strike Class Action Allegations and Denying Motion to Strike Portions of Pleading

March 13, 2000

March 13, 2000

Order/Opinion

89 F.Supp.2d 1131

In Landmark Racial Profiling Settlement, California Highway Patrol Agrees To Major Reforms (Press Release)

No Court

Feb. 27, 2003

Feb. 27, 2003

Press Release

Notice of Class Action Settlement

Rodriguez v. California Highway Patrol

No Court

Feb. 27, 2003

Feb. 27, 2003

Notice of Investigation or Suit/Demand Letter

CHP & ACLU Settle Three-Year Racial Profiling Dispute (Press Release)

No Court

Feb. 27, 2003

Feb. 27, 2003

Press Release

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11654909/rodriguez-v-ca-highway-patrol/

Last updated March 20, 2026, 5:38 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 June 3, 1999

COMPLAINT Summons(es) issued; Fee status pd entered on 6/3/99 in the amount of $ 150.00 ( Receipt No. 3301521); jury demand [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/03/1999)

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2 June 3, 1999

ORDER RE COURT PROCEDURE and SCHEDULE (ADR Multi-Option) by Magistrate Judge James Larson : Proof of service to be filed by 7/19/99 ; counsels' case management statement to be filed by 9/27/99 ; initial case management conference will be held 10:30 10/6/99 . (cc: all counsel) [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/03/1999)

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3 June 29, 1999

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint executed upon defendant Joe Doane on 6/18/99 [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/1999)

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4 June 29, 1999

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint executed upon defendant Joe Doane on 6/18/99 [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/1999)

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5 June 29, 1999

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint executed upon defendant CA Highway Patrol on 6/17/99 [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/1999)

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6 June 29, 1999

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint executed upon defendant Bureau of Narcotic on 6/16/99 [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/1999)

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7 June 29, 1999

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons and complaint executed upon defendant CA Highway Patrol on 6/16/99 [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/1999)

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8 June 29, 1999

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/1999)

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10 July 20, 1999

MOTION with memorandum in support before Magistrate Judge James Larson by defendant to change venue to San Jose Division with Notice set for 9/1/99 9 a.m. [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/23/1999)

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12 July 20, 1999

Request for reassignment to a U.S. District Judge for trial and disposition by defendant (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/29/1999)

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9 July 21, 1999

CLERK'S NOTICE of impending reassignment to a United States District Judge [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/23/1999)

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11 July 23, 1999

ORDER by Assignment Committee Case reassigned to Judge Charles A. Legge referred to Judge Charles A. Legge the motion to change venue to San Jose Division [10-1] ( Date Entered: 7/26/99) (cc: all counsel) [3:99-cv-02623] (ab, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/26/1999)

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13 Aug. 9, 1999

CLERK'S NOTICE re-setting hearing on motion to change venue to San Jose Division [10-1], Case Management Statement is due 8/20/99; and Case Management Conference on 8/27/99 at 9:30 a.m. [3:99-cv-02623] (tn, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/16/1999)

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14 Aug. 17, 1999

LETTER from Rebecca K Sullivan, Esq., dated 8/16/99, to Court Clerk regarding defendant's motion to transfer and prepartion of proposed stipulation & order [3:99-cv-02623] (tn, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/19/1999)

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15 Aug. 26, 1999

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Charles A. Legge GRANTING motion to change venue to San Jose Division [10-1], therefore, this action is transferred to this Court's San Jose Division, and the defendants answer or other response to the complaint will be due 30 days after the date of the notice of transfer or the date of the notice of entry of this order, whichever comes first (Date Entered: 9/1/99) (cc: all counsel) [3:99-cv-02623] (tn, COURT STAFF) Modified on 09/10/1999 (Entered: 09/01/1999)

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16 Sept. 9, 1999

ORDER by Assignment Committee Case reassigned to Judge Jeremy Fogel (cc: all counsel) [3:99-cv-02623] (tn, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/10/1999)

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17 Sept. 10, 1999

NOTICE by Plaintiff of entry of stipulation and order [15-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (tn, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/10/1999)

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18 Sept. 16, 1999

CLERK'S NOTICE Case Management Conference set for 10:30 11/1/99 ; [5:99-cv-20895] (cm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/20/1999)

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19 Sept. 22, 1999

NOTICE by Plaintiff Curtis V. Rodriguez [18-2] clerk notice [5:99-cv-20895] (ri, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/30/1999)

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20 Oct. 7, 1999

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION before Judge Jeremy Fogel by defendant to dismiss plaintiff's complaint with Notice set for 11/22/99 at 9:00 am. [5:99-cv-20895] (cm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/08/1999)

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21 Oct. 7, 1999

MEMORANDUM by defendant in support of motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint [20-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (cm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/08/1999)

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Oct. 7, 1999

RECEIVED Proposed Order ( defendant) re: motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint [20-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (cm, COURT STAFF)

22 Oct. 21, 1999

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:99-cv-20895] (cm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/22/1999)

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23 Oct. 22, 1999

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:99-cv-20895] (cm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/22/1999)

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24 Nov. 9, 1999

MINUTES: ( C/R Peter Torreano) INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HELD. Further case management conference set for 10:30 1/10/00 ; law and motion hearing will be held 9:00 12/6/99 ; [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/15/1999)

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25 Nov. 12, 1999

ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel adopting case management order Further case management conference set for 10:30 1/10/00 ; law and motion hearing will be held 9:00 12/6/99 ; [24-1], adopting case management minutes [24-2] ( Date Entered: 11/15/99) (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/15/1999)

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27 Nov. 30, 1999

AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by Plaintiff Curtis V. Rodriguez; jury demand terminating Plaintiff Curtis V. Rodriguez; adding Jose Lopez, MacArthur Washington, California Branches, The CA League [5:99-cv-20895] (cm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/03/1999)

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26 Dec. 1, 1999

ERRATA by Plaintiff Curtis V. Rodriguez [5:99-cv-20895] (cm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/03/1999)

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28 Dec. 28, 1999

CLERK'S NOTICE Case Management Conference set for 10:30 1/11/00 ; [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/28/1999)

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29 Dec. 29, 1999

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION before Judge Jeremy Fogel by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane to sever plaintiffs and/or strike class action allegations from the First amended ocmplaint with Notice set for 2/7/00 at 9:00 [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/03/2000)

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30 Dec. 29, 1999

MEMORANDUM by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane in support of motion to sever plaintiffs and/or strike class action allegations from the First amended ocmplaint [29-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/03/2000)

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31 Dec. 29, 1999

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION before Judge Jeremy Fogel by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane to dismiss plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint with Notice set for 2/7/00 at 9:00 [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/03/2000)

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32 Dec. 29, 1999

MEMORANDUM by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane in support of motion to dismiss plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint [31-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/03/2000)

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33 Dec. 29, 1999

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION before Judge Jeremy Fogel by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane to strike potions of pleading with Notice set for 2/7/00 at 9:00 [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/03/2000)

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34 Dec. 29, 1999

MEMORANDUM by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane in support of motion to strike potions of pleading [33-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/03/2000)

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Dec. 29, 1999

RECEIVED Proposed Order ( defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane ) re: motion to sever plaintiffs and/or strike class action allegations from the First amended ocmplaint [29-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF)

Dec. 29, 1999

RECEIVED Proposed Order ( defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane ) re: motion to dismiss plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint [31-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF)

Dec. 29, 1999

RECEIVED Proposed Order ( defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane ) re: motion to strike potions of pleading [33-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF)

35 Jan. 14, 2000

MEMORANDUM by defendant in support of motion to dismiss plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint [31-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

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36 Jan. 14, 2000

MINUTES: ( C/R Peter Torreano) INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HELD. In court law and motion hearing will be held 10:00 2/18/00 ; [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/20/2000)

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37 Jan. 21, 2000

ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel re [36-1], re [36-2] ( Date Entered: 1/25/00) (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/25/2000)

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Jan. 26, 2000

RECEIVED Proposed Order request for five additional pages ( Plaintiff) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF)

38 Jan. 27, 2000

MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff in opposition to motion to dismiss plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint [31-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/01/2000)

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39 Jan. 27, 2000

MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff in opposition to motion to strike potions of pleading [33-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/01/2000)

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40 Jan. 27, 2000

MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff in opposition to motion to sever plaintiffs and/or strike class action allegations from the First amended ocmplaint [29-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/01/2000)

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41 Jan. 27, 2000

STIPULATION and ORDER that plaintiffs' opposition to defendatns' motion to dismiss may be five pages overt the limit by Judge Jeremy Fogel : (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/01/2000)

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42 Jan. 28, 2000

NOTICE by Plaintiff [41-1] order [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/01/2000)

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43 Feb. 10, 2000

REPLY by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane re opposition memorandum [40-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

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44 Feb. 10, 2000

REPLY by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane re opposition memorandum [39-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

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45 Feb. 10, 2000

REPLY by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane re opposition memorandum [38-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/15/2000)

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46 Feb. 18, 2000

MINUTES: ( C/R Peter Torreano) ( Hearing Date: 2/18/00) Case Management Conference set for 1:30 3/20/00 ; [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/23/2000)

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47 Feb. 23, 2000

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT; Date of proceedings: 2/18/00 ( C/R: Peter Torreano) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/24/2000)

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48 March 13, 2000

ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel denying motion to strike potions of pleading [33-1], granting in part and denying in part motion to dismiss plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint [31-1], denying motion to sever plaintiffs and/or strike class action allegations from the First amended ocmplaint [29-1] ( Date Entered: 3/16/00) (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/16/2000)

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49 March 16, 2000

SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/21/2000)

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50 March 21, 2000

MINUTES: ( C/R Peter Torreano) INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HELD. Further case management conference set for 1:30 5/12/00 ; [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

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51 March 21, 2000

ORDER after CMC by Judge Jeremy Fogel ( Date Entered: 3/24/00) (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

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52 April 13, 2000

ANSWER by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane to complaint [27-1]; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/13/2000)

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53 April 27, 2000

STIPULATION continuing CMC and Filing date for simyltaneous briefs [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/02/2000)

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54 April 28, 2000

ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel Case Management Conference set for 10:30 6/26/00 ; ( Date Entered: 5/2/00) (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/02/2000)

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55 June 15, 2000

MOTION before Judge Jeremy Fogel by Plaintiff for attorney Roy L. Austin, Jr. to appear pro hac vice . Fee status paid. [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/16/2000)

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56 June 15, 2000

MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff in support of permitting discovery of defendants' statistical and other data prior to plaintffs' motion for class certification [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/16/2000)

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57 June 15, 2000

DECLARATION by Rebecca K. Sullivan on behalf of Plaintiff in support of memorandum [56-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/16/2000)

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58 June 15, 2000

BRIEF FILED by Plaintiff addressing relevance of statistical data for pre-certification discovery [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/16/2000)

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June 15, 2000

RECEIVED Proposed Order ( Plaintiff) re: motion for attorney Roy L. Austin, Jr. to appear pro hac vice . Fee status paid. [55-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF)

59 June 20, 2000

ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel granting motion for attorney Roy L. Austin, Jr. to appear pro hac vice . Fee status paid. [55-1] ( Date Entered: 6/22/00) (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/22/2000)

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60 June 23, 2000

EX-PARTE APPLICATION before Judge Jeremy Fogel by Plaintiff for leave to file a Reply memorandum in support of permitting discovery of defendants' statistical and other data [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/26/2000)

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61 June 23, 2000

DECLARATION by Rebecca K. Sullivan on behalf of Plaintiff in support of motion for leave to file a Reply memorandum in support of permitting discovery of defendants' statistical and other data [60-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/26/2000)

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June 23, 2000

RECEIVED Proposed Order ( Plaintiff) re: motion for leave to file a Reply memorandum in support of permitting discovery of defendants' statistical and other data [60-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF)

62 June 26, 2000

NOTICE by Plaintiff [59-1] order [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/2000)

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63 June 27, 2000

STIPULATION to continue CMC to 7/24/00 [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/2000)

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June 27, 2000

RECEIVED Stipulated Ex Parte request to Amend Complaint to name Doe defenants submitted by Plaintiff [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF)

64 June 28, 2000

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel : granting request to amend complaint to name Doe defendants (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/2000)

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65 June 28, 2000

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel : Case Management Conference set for 10:30 7/24/00 ; (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/2000)

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66 June 28, 2000

ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel granting motion for leave to file a Reply memorandum in support of permitting discovery of defendants' statistical and other data [60-1] ( Date Entered: 6/29/00) (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/29/2000)

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68 July 5, 2000

REPLY memo by Plaintiff in support of permitting discovery of dft's statistical and other data [5:99-cv-20895] (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/10/2000)

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67 July 6, 2000

NOTICE by Plaintiff [66-1] order [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/07/2000)

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July 7, 2000

RECEIVED Proposed Protective Order ( Plaintiff) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF)

69 July 10, 2000

REPLY BRIEF addressing relevance of statistical data for precertification discovery by defendant [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/10/2000)

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70 July 10, 2000

STIPULATION and PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel : (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/11/2000)

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71 July 13, 2000

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT [27-1] by Plaintiff; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/14/2000)

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72 July 14, 2000

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed. [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/14/2000)

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July 14, 2000

SUMMONS issued as to defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF)

74 July 24, 2000

MINUTES: ( C/R Perter Torrano) INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HELD. In court law and motion hearing will be held 9:00 11/30/00 ; Further case management conference set for 1:30 10/23/00 ; [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/26/2000)

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73 July 25, 2000

NOTICE by Plaintiff [70-1] order [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/26/2000)

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75 July 25, 2000

ORDER after CMC by Judge Jeremy Fogel ( Date Entered: 7/26/00) (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/26/2000)

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76 July 26, 2000

EX-PARTE APPLICATION before Judge Jeremy Fogel by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane for leave to supplement oral argument and to request additional pre-certification discovery [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/31/2000)

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77 July 26, 2000

DECLARATION by Clare N. Frank on behalf of defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane in support of motion for leave to supplement oral argument and to request additional pre-certification discovery [76-1] [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/31/2000)

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78 July 26, 2000

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT; Date of proceedings: 7/24/00 ( C/R: Peter Torreano) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/31/2000)

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79 Aug. 2, 2000

MEMORANDUM IN REPLY by Plaintiff to defendants' post-hearing brief regarding pre-certification discovery [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/02/2000)

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80 Aug. 7, 2000

ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel granting motion for leave to supplement oral argument and to request additional pre-certification discovery [76-1] ( Date Entered: 8/8/00) (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/08/2000)

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81 Sept. 6, 2000

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Jeremy Fogel : In court certification hearing will be held 9:00 12/15/00 ; (cc: all counsel) [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

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82 Sept. 7, 2000

ANSWER by defendant CA Highway Patrol, defendant Bureau of Narcotic, defendant Dwight O. Helmick, defendant Joe Doane to complaint [71-1]; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

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83 Sept. 7, 2000

ANSWER by defendant Robert J. Woods to complaint [71-1]; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

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84 Sept. 7, 2000

ANSWER by defendant Joseph Nardil to complaint [71-1]; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

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85 Sept. 7, 2000

ANSWER by defendant Steve C. Woisin to complaint [71-1]; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

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86 Sept. 7, 2000

ANSWER by defendant Frank Romano to complaint [71-1]; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

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87 Sept. 7, 2000

ANSWER by defendant John Columbet to complaint [71-1]; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

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88 Sept. 7, 2000

ANSWER by defendant Michael J. Arpaia to complaint [71-1]; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

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89 Sept. 7, 2000

ANSWER by defendant Lance Sandri to complaint [71-1]; jury demand [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/08/2000)

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90 Sept. 26, 2000

NOTICE by Plaintiff, [81-2] order [5:99-cv-20895] (gm, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/27/2000)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Policing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Traffic Stop Litigation

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 3, 1999

Closing Date: 2006

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All Latinos and African Americans who are presently and in the future will be stopped while driving by the CHP and then detained, interrogated, or subjected to a search (either of person or vehicle) on any public thoroughfare.

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU of Northern California

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

California Highway Patrol

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 5:99-cv-20895

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 2003 - 2006

Issues

General/Misc.:

Racial profiling

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Policing:

Traffic Stops

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