Case: Mason v. Hale

Alabama state trial court

Alabama state trial court

COMPLAINT against George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Mike Hale, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens (Filing fee $ 350, rcpt #B4601026226), filed by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV.(FNC) (Entered: 08/31/2011)

Request for service by certified mail filed by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV. (FNC) (Entered: 08/31/2011)

Summons Issued as to George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Mike Hale, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. Mailed certified mail, this date. (FNC) (Entered: 08/31/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Anna Louise Hart on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 09/01/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Donald W Stewart on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 09/01/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ishmael Gregory. George Bowman served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011; Sandra Little Brown served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011; David Carrington served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011; Mike Hale served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011; Joe Knight served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011. (KAM, ) (Entered: 09/06/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) (Entered: 09/22/2011)

Brief in Support of Motion by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) CORRECTING DOCKET - brief incorrectly filed as a motion Modified on 9/27/2011 (KAM, ). (Entered: 09/22/2011)

ORDER re 7 MOTION to Dismiss: plaintiff may file any opposition to the motion within 20 days. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 9/30/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 09/30/2011)

MOTION Waiver of Magistrate Jurisdiction UNOPPOSED by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 10/14/2011)

ORDER denying 10 Motion to waive jurisdiction of the magistrate judge. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/17/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 10/17/2011)

ANSWER to Complaint by Mike Hale.(Murrill, James) (Entered: 10/18/2011)

MOTION to Change Venue by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 10/20/2011)

MOTION for Extension of Time (unopposed) by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 10/20/2011)

UNIFORM INITIAL ORDER - with appendices attached; Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/21/2011. (BST, ) (Entered: 10/21/2011)

ORDER finding as moot 13 Motion to Change Venue. The designation of the division is not a change of venue. Based upon the motion, however, the court agrees that the case should properly be designated as a Southern Division case, and the Clerk is DIRECTED to change the style to reflect this change. The court further GRANTS 14 Motion for Extension of Time and gives plaintiffs until Friday, October 28, 2011, to respond. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/24/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 10/24/2011)

MOTION for Extension of Time (UNOPPOSED) by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 10/27/2011)

ORDER granting 17 MOTION for Extension of Time (UNOPPOSED) filed by John Mason, IV, and extending deadline for plaintiffs to respond until November 4, 2011. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS will be granted. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/28/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 10/28/2011)

MOTION to Amend/Correct UNOPPOSED by John Mason, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Hart, Anna) (Entered: 11/04/2011)

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ORDER granting 19 Motion to Amend/Correct Complaint, based upon plaintiff's representations that the motion is unopposed. The plaintiff may file the amended complaint within 7 days. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 11/7/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by John Mason, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Hart, Anna) (Entered: 11/08/2011)

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NOTICE by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens of Bankruptcy (McMillan, French) (Entered: 11/10/2011)

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Mike Hale.(Murrill, James) (Entered: 11/22/2011)

ORDER pursuant to the notice of bankruptcy, on the court's own motion, this case is STAYED. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 11/28/2011. (KAM, ) (Entered: 11/28/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) (Entered: 11/29/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss Brief in Support thereof by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(McMillan, French) (Entered: 11/29/2011)

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ORDER finding as moot 7 Motion to Dismiss, and giving the plaintiff 20 days in which to file any opposition to the motion to dismiss the amended complaint 25 . Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 11/30/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 11/30/2011)

MOTION to Stay (Temporary) by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 12/03/2011)

ORDER granting 28 Motion to Stay until a resolution of the issue regarding the implications of the automatic stay for defendant Hale, or for 60 days if the issue has not been resolved by that time. Upon a resolution of the issue in the bankruptcy court, or at the end of the 60-day period, whichever is sooner, the parties are DIRECTED to file a status report. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 12/5/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 12/05/2011)

STATUS REPORT by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 01/09/2012)

ORDER re 30 Status Report filed by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV, 28 MOTION to Stay (Temporary) filed by John Mason, IV. Based upon the status report, the stay is EXTENDED until March 1, 2012. The parties are to file a status report on that date, or sooner if any action taken by the bankruptcy court affects the pendency of this action. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 1/10/2012. (PMA) (Entered: 01/10/2012)

STATUS REPORT by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 02/29/2012)

ORDER LIFTING STAY in accordance with the terms and limitations of the Bankruptcy Court's 2/24/12 order; the parties are directed to file their R26 report w/in 20 days; plas are given 20 days to file a response in opposition to the pending motions to dismiss the amended complaint. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 3/5/2012. (KAM, ) (Entered: 03/06/2012)

STIPULATION re 25 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Ishmael Gregory, Mike Hale, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, John Mason, IV, Jimmie Stephens. filed by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Ishmael Gregory, Mike Hale, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, John Mason, IV, Jimmie Stephens (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 03/23/2012)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

ORDER re 35 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. This cause is hereby SET for a SCHEDULING CONFERENCE in the chambers of the undersigned magistrate judge at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 3/30/2012. (Putnam, T) (Entered: 03/30/2012)

ORDER pursuant to the joint stipulation, all claims against the Commissioner dfts and dft Hall in their individual capacities are dismissed w/out prejudice; each party shall be responsible fot its own costs and attys fees associated with this dismissal. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 4/6/2012. (KAM, ) (Entered: 04/09/2012)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 04/16/2012)

ORDER granting 38 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Anna Louise Hart terminated. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 4/18/2012.(KMT). (Entered: 04/18/2012)

NOTICE by Mike Hale Consent to Magistrate Judge Authority (Murrill, James) (Entered: 04/20/2012)

STIPULATION Joint Stipulation as to Class Certification by John Mason, IV. filed by John Mason, IV (Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

ORDER. In Chambers Conference set for 6/13/2012 at 10:00 AM in Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 5/29/2012. (KMT). (Entered: 05/29/2012)

Submission of Discovery regarding motion by John Mason, IV. Related document: 28 MOTION to Stay (Temporary) filed by John Mason, IV.(King, Dan) (Entered: 06/01/2012)

SCHEDULING ORDER : certain time limits apply as set out in this order; Amended Pleadings due from pla by 9/3/2012 and from dfts by 10/1/2012. Discovery due by 2/15/2013. Dispositive Motions due by 3/15/2013. Class Certification Hearing is set for 8/30/2012 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3B, Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam. Parties shall be trial ready by 6/1/2013. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 6/20/2012. (KAM, ) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

First MOTION Plaintiff's Motion to Add Additional Named Plaintiff(s) and Proposed Class Representative(s) by John Mason, IV. (King, Dan) (Entered: 08/20/2012)

ORDER re 45 Plaintiff's Motion to Add Additional Named Plaintiff(s) and Proposed Class Representative(s). The defedants may file a response, if any, to plaintiffs' motion within 14 days from the date of this order. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 8/21/2012. (KMT). (Entered: 08/21/2012)

Brief Plaintiffs' Brief in Support of Motion for Class Certification. (King, Dan) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dan C King, III on behalf of John Mason, IV (King, Dan) (Entered: 08/29/2012)

Opposition to re 45 Plaintiffs' Motion to Add Named Plaintiff(s) and Proposed Class Representative(s) filed by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) (Entered: 08/29/2012)

ORDER granting 45 Motion add an additional plaintiff. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 9/10/2012. (KAM, ) (Entered: 09/10/2012)

MOTION to Continue by John Mason, IV. (King, Dan) (Entered: 09/28/2012)

ORDER granting 51 Motion to Extend Time for Expert Disclosure. The scheduling order (Doc. 44 ) is AMENDED as follows: The plaintiffs shall disclose expert witnesses and reports pursuant to FRCP 26(a)(2) by 11/6/2012, and defendants shall do so by 12/6/2012. All other deadlines remain unchanged. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/4/2012. (Putnam, T) (Entered: 10/04/2012)

MOTION to Certify Class by John Mason, IV. (Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 02/08/2013)

First MOTION for Summary Judgment and Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment by John Mason, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-C, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits D-E, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits F-L)(Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 03/15/2013)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) (Entered: 03/15/2013)

Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) CORRECTING DOCKET - BRIEF INCORRECTLY FILED AS A MOTION Modified on 3/19/2013 (KAM, ). (Entered: 03/15/2013)

Evidentiary Material re: 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(McMillan, French) (Entered: 03/18/2013)

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ORDER re 54 First MOTION for Summary Judgment and Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment filed by John Mason, IV ; any opposition to the motion is due by 4/19/2013; reply is due by 4/30/2013. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 3/20/2013. (KAM, ) (Entered: 03/20/2013)

ORDER re 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Joe Knight, David Carrington, Jimmie Stephens, George Bowman, Jefferson County Commission, The, Jefferson County Alabama, Sandra Little Brown ; any opposition is due by 4/19/2013; reply by 4/30/2013. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 3/20/2013. (KAM, ) (Entered: 03/20/2013)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 58 Order, by Mike Hale. (Murrill, James) (Entered: 04/15/2013)

ORDER granting 60 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 58 Order, filed by Mike Hale as set out in this order;. Hearing to determine adequacy of class counsel is set for 6/4/2013 02:00 PM Courtroom 3B in Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam.. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 4/18/2013. (KAM, ) (Entered: 04/18/2013)

Brief Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion for Class Certification. (Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 05/31/2013)

Third MOTION to Certify Class by John Mason, IV. (Lawes, John) (Entered: 07/15/2013)

MOTION Status Conference by John Mason, IV. (Lawes, John) (Entered: 09/26/2013)

ORDER granting 64 Motion for Status Conference. Status Conference set, IN CHAMBERS, for Thursday, November 7, 2013, 2:00 PM in Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama, before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam. Attorneys who wish to attend by telephone may do so by calling 866-933-0528 and entering the PIN number 3893. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on October 30, 2013. (AMP) (Entered: 10/30/2013)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV. (King, Dan) (Entered: 11/04/2013)

ORDER granting 66 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Dan C King, III terminated. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on November 4, 2013. (AMP) (Entered: 11/04/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kallie C Lunsford on behalf of Mike Hale (Lunsford, Kallie) (Entered: 11/07/2013)

ORDER Certifiying a Class pursuant to FRCP 23(b)(2). Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 11/19/2013. (KAM, ) (Entered: 11/19/2013)

ORDER re In Chambers Conference set for Friday, March 14, 2014. Attorneys who are unable to attend in person may attend by telephone by calling 866-933-0528 and entering PIN number 3895. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on March 13, 2014. (AMP) (Entered: 03/13/2014)

Joint MOTION for Settlement Approval by John Mason, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 04/15/2014)

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ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 6/16/2014 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3B of the Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam. Within 10 days of the date of this Order, counsel for plaintiff class members shall arrange for class members to be provided notice (doc. 71-2) of the proposed settlement (doc. 71-1), by posting the notice in a common, accessible area of the Jefferson County Jail (the Jail), and by providing a copy of the notice to class members who are unable to access common areas of the Jail. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 4/16/2014. (MSN) (Entered: 04/16/2014)

NOTICE by non-party of Objection to Proposed Class Action Settlement, Document 71-2, Filed 4/15/2014 filed by Kelly Patrick Riggs (MSN) (Entered: 05/22/2014)

NOTICE by non-party of Objection to Proposed Class Action Settlement, Document 71-2, Filed 4/15/2014, filed by Joshua D. Stanley(MSN) (Entered: 05/23/2014)

NOTICE by non-party of Objection to Proposed Class Action Settlement, Document 71-2, Filed 4/15/2014, filed by Terrell E. Tucker. (MSN) (Entered: 05/30/2014)

MOTION by Non-Party for Leave to Amend and Join Class Action filed by Timothy Caver. (MSN) (Entered: 06/04/2014)

NOTICE of Appearance by Shawnna H Smith on behalf of George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Mike Hale, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens (Smith, Shawnna) (Entered: 06/04/2014)

MOTION to Withdraw by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (Smith, Shawnna) (Entered: 06/12/2014)

ORDER granting 78 Motion to Withdraw. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on June 12, 2014. (AMP) (Entered: 06/12/2014)

STIPULATION REGARDING SETTLEMENT by Mike Hale. filed by Mike Hale (Murrill, James) (Entered: 06/13/2014)

ORDER Approving Class Settlement: the court finds that the proposed settlement agreement is a fair and reasonable resolution of potentially unconstitutional conditions in the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham, and it is due to be and hereby is APPROVED and the parties are DIRECTED to proceed with implementation of the provisions of the agreement. It is, therefore, further ORDERED, that proceedings in this case are hereby STAYED until a motion to lift the stay is filed by a party or until January 2, 2016, whichever event first occurs. Please see order for instructions further set out. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 6/19/2014. (MSN) (Entered: 06/19/2014)