Case: Farrow v. Lipetzky

3:12-cv-06495 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Dec. 12, 2012

Closed Date: Feb. 22, 2021

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Case Summary

On December 12, 2012, two individual plaintiffs filed suit against Contra Costa County (California) and its Office of the Public Defender (PD) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (in San Francisco). Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sought to represent a class of indigent criminal defendants who, they alleged, were inadequately represented by the PD. The case was assigned to Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero.The written policy of the PD provided for indig…

The written policy of the PD provided for indigent people accused of crimes (both felonies and misdemeanors) to appear alone at their first court appearance. The court would then refer the criminal defendant to the PD, and postpone the arraignment for an arbitrary period (typically five to thirteen days), not based on the needs of the Public Defender or the exigencies of the particular defendant’s case. During that period, the person remained in jail and opportunities for bail or other release were delayed until the postponed arraignment.

The plaintiffs argued that the Public Defender’s policy was unconstitutional because counsel is required at all critical stages of criminal proceedings, including the initial court appearance. The plaintiffs alleged violations of their Sixth Amendment right to the assistance of counsel and their Fourteenth Amendment right to due process (procedural due process with respect to bail or other release, and both procedural and substantive with respect to statutory speedy trial rights). The plaintiffs sought a declaration of the policy’s illegality and an injunction to block the policy and compel the PD to perform the duties required by California Government Code § 27706. The plaintiffs also requested nominal damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of their constitutional rights, damages under the California State Civil Rights Act for denial of their statutory speedy trial rights, attorneys’ fees, and punitive damages.

The PD moved to dismiss the complaint on January 31, 2013. While this case was pending, the PD changed the contested policy for people charged with felonies, allowing for representation at their first court appearance, but the policy remained unchanged for misdemeanor defendants. The case was referred to Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley for settlement negotiations on April 29, 2013, but a settlement was never reached.

On May 8, 2013, the court granted the PD’s motion to dismiss with leave to amend, citing insufficient facts and vague legal reasoning in the complaint. 2013 WL 1915700. The plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on May 13, 2013, and another on May 31. These amended complaints contained more developed legal reasoning, and alleged more particular facts regarding the ways that the delays had affected them. These effects included additional charges brought against the plaintiffs, exclusion of positive information from their bail reports, and loss of opportunity to interview witnesses.

On August 7, 2013, the court granted the PD’s motion to dismiss all federal claims with prejudice, and dismissed all California statutory claims without prejudice. 2013 WL 4042276. Magistrate Judge Spero directed the district court clerk to close the case on August 30, 2013.

The plaintiffs appealed to the Ninth Circuit (court of appeals docket # 13-16781). More than 2 years later, on December 7, 2015, in a joint opinion by Circuit Judges Kim Wardlaw, William Fletcher, and Mary Murguia, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s decision to dismiss the Fourteenth Amendment claims (the plaintiffs appealed this decision to the Supreme Court, which did not hear their appeal). However, the court of appeals reversed the district court as to the dismissal of the Sixth Amendment claims. The Sixth Amendment, the court of appeals held, required that counsel be appointed at a reasonable time, and it was not clear how long of a delay would be constitutionally unacceptable. Because the district court had not considered this question before dismissing the claims, the Ninth Circuit remanded. 637 Fed. Appx. 986.

On remand in the district court, the plaintiffs filed another amended complaint. On April 28, 2017, the court dismissed the plaintiffs’ claim that the PD had failed to provide counsel at a critical stage (namely the initial appearance), but declined to dismiss the Sixth Amendment claim of unreasonable delay.

The plaintiffs moved for summary judgment on November 22, 2017, this was followed by a cross-motion for summary judgment by the PD. The court granted the PD’s summary judgment motion on the Sixth Amendment claims on January 2, 2019. The court also dismissed the plaintiffs’ remaining California law claim for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, allowing the plaintiffs to bring that claim in a California court (it does not appear that the case was ever pursued in state court).

On January 31, 2019, the plaintiffs filed another appeal in the Ninth Circuit (court of appeals docket #19-15152). The court of appeals affirmed the district court’s ruling on March 30, 2020. In a joint opinion by Circuit Judges Ronald Gould, Morgan Christen, and Daniel Bress, the court of appeals held that the plaintiffs did not establish that the district court erred in ruling that the PD violated their Sixth Amendment rights by failing to provide counsel “within a reasonable time” after arrest and before trial. 799 Fed. Appx. 520. The plaintiffs’ petition for rehearing in the Ninth Circuit was denied and the court of appeals stayed its ruling pending an appeal to the Supreme Court.

The plaintiffs filed for certiorari on October 27, 2020; the Supreme Court issued an order denying certiorari on February 22, 2021. This effectively ended the case.

Summary Authors

Kenneth Gray (6/12/2013)

Abigail DeHart (2/6/2017)

Keagan Potts (3/18/2019)

Gregory Marsh (7/25/2020)

Esteban Woo Kee (7/23/2021)

People

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Judge(s)

Bress, Daniel Aaron (Alaska)

Christen, Morgan (Alaska)

Corley, Jacqueline Scott (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Dietrick, Michael Emery (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Baker, D. Cameron (California)

Judge(s)

Bress, Daniel Aaron (Alaska)

Christen, Morgan (Alaska)

Corley, Jacqueline Scott (California)

Fletcher, William A. (California)

Gould, Ronald Murray (Washington)

Murguia, Mary Helen (Arizona)

Spero, Joseph C. (California)

Wardlaw, Kim McLane (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Dietrick, Michael Emery (California)

Martin, Christopher Alan (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Baker, D. Cameron (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

3:12-cv-06495	Docket [PACER]	Feb. 22, 2021	Feb. 22, 2021 Docket
1 3:12-cv-06495	Class Action Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial	Dec. 21, 2012	Dec. 21, 2012 Complaint
45-1 3:12-cv-06495	Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Complaint Without Prejudice	May 8, 2013	May 8, 2013 Order/Opinion 2013 WL 1915700
55 3:12-cv-06495	Second Amended Complaint, Class Action, Demand for Jury Trial	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2013 Complaint
56 3:12-cv-06495	Defendant Robin Lipetzky's Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint, Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California	June 13, 2013	June 13, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief
69 3:12-cv-06495	Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint Farrow et al v. Lipetzky	Aug. 7, 2013	Aug. 7, 2013 Order/Opinion 2013 WL 4042276
45-1 3:12-cv-06495	Memorandum U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Jan. 8, 2016	Jan. 8, 2016 Order/Opinion 637 Fed.Appx. 986
3:12-cv-06495	Memorandum Opinion U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Jan. 8, 2016	Jan. 8, 2016 Order/Opinion 637 Fed.Appx. 986
91 3:12-cv-06495	Third Amended Complaint	Nov. 16, 2016	Nov. 16, 2016 Complaint
107 3:12-cv-06495	Order Regarding Motion to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint	April 28, 2017	April 28, 2017 Order/Opinion 2017 WL 1540637

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ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Dec. 21, 2012	CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT; Demand for Jury Trial against Robin Lipetzky (Filing fee $ 350.00, receipt number 44611009832). Filed by Jerome Wade, John Farrow. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (gba, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/21/2012) (Entered: 12/27/2012)	RECAP
2	Dec. 21, 2012	Summons Issued as to Robin Lipetzky. (gba, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/21/2012) (Entered: 12/27/2012)	RECAP
3	Dec. 21, 2012	ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 3/15/2013. Case Management Conference set for 3/22/2013 01:30 PM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco. (gba, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/21/2012) (Entered: 12/27/2012)	RECAP
4	Jan. 4, 2013	CLERKS NOTICE To Plaintiffs re: Consent or Declination. Form due by 1/18/13. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/4/2013) (Entered: 01/04/2013)	RECAP
5	Jan. 29, 2013	CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by John Farrow.. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 1/29/2013) (Entered: 01/29/2013)	RECAP
6	Jan. 31, 2013	MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS) filed by Robin Lipetzky. Motion Hearing set for 3/8/2013 09:30 AM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. Responses due by 3/22/2013. Replies due by 3/29/2013. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 1/31/2013) (Entered: 01/31/2013)	RECAP
7	Jan. 31, 2013	Declaration of D. CAMERON BAKER in Support of 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS) filed byRobin Lipetzky. (Related document(s) 6 ) (Baker, D.) (Filed on 1/31/2013) (Entered: 01/31/2013)	RECAP
8	Jan. 31, 2013	Request for Judicial Notice re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS), 7 Declaration in Support, filed byRobin Lipetzky. (Related document(s) 6, 7 ) (Baker, D.) (Filed on 1/31/2013) (Entered: 01/31/2013)	RECAP
9	Jan. 31, 2013	Proposed Order re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS), 7 Declaration in Support, 8 Request for Judicial Notice, ([PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE) by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 1/31/2013) (Entered: 01/31/2013)	RECAP
10	Jan. 31, 2013	Proposed Order re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS), 9 Proposed Order, 7 Declaration in Support, 8 Request for Judicial Notice, ([PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT) by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 1/31/2013) (Entered: 01/31/2013)	RECAP
11	Feb. 1, 2013	CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Robin Lipetzky.. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 2/1/2013) (Entered: 02/01/2013)	RECAP
12	Feb. 12, 2013	ERRATA re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS), 7 Declaration in Support, 8 Request for Judicial Notice, (NOTICE OF ERRATUM IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS) by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 2/12/2013) (Entered: 02/12/2013)	RECAP
13	Feb. 12, 2013	Declaration of D. Cameron Baker in Support of 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS), 9 Proposed Order, 7 Declaration in Support, 12 Errata, 8 Request for Judicial Notice, 10 Proposed Order, (CORRECTED DECLARATION OF D. CAMERON BAKER IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS) filed byRobin Lipetzky. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-E)(Related document(s) 6, 9, 7, 12, 8, 10 ) (Baker, D.) (Filed on 2/12/2013) (Entered: 02/12/2013)	RECAP
14	Feb. 12, 2013	AFFIDAVIT re 12 Errata, 13 Declaration in Support,, (PROOF OF SERVICE OF ERRATUM AND CORRECTED DECLARATION by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 2/12/2013) (Entered: 02/12/2013)	RECAP
15	Feb. 14, 2013	CLERKS NOTICE Continuing Motion Hearing as to 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS). Case Management Statement due by 4/5/2013. Case Management Conference previously set for 3/22/13 at 1:30 PM has been re-set for 4/12/2013 09:30 AM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco. Motion Hearing re-set for 4/12/2013 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/14/2013) (Entered: 02/14/2013)	RECAP
16	Feb. 21, 2013	REPLY (re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS) ) filed byRobin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 2/21/2013) (Entered: 02/21/2013)	RECAP
17	Feb. 21, 2013	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Robin Lipetzky re 16 Reply to Opposition/Response RE MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT (Baker, D.) (Filed on 2/21/2013) (Entered: 02/21/2013)	RECAP
18	Feb. 21, 2013	* FILED IN ERROR. REFER TO DOCUMENT 21 . * RESPONSE (re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS) ) Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Opposition filed byJohn Farrow, Jerome Wade. (Dietrick, Michael) (Filed on 2/21/2013) Modified on 2/26/2013 (fff, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/21/2013)	RECAP
19	Feb. 22, 2013	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER PERMITTING LATE FILING OF PLAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO DISMISS filed by Robin Lipetzky. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service TO STIPULATION TO LATE FILING)(Baker, D.) (Filed on 2/22/2013) (Entered: 02/22/2013)	RECAP
	Feb. 25, 2013	Set/Reset Deadlines as to 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS) . Responses due by 2/21/2013. Replies due by 2/28/2013. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/25/2013) (Entered: 02/25/2013)	PACER
20	Feb. 25, 2013	Order, signed 2/25/13 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 19 Stipulation Permitting Late Filing of Plaintiffs' Memo in Opp to Dft's Motion to Dismiss and Dft's Reply. Opp due 2/21/13. Reply due 2/28/13.(klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/25/2013) (Entered: 02/25/2013)	RECAP
21	Feb. 25, 2013	RESPONSE (re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS) ) Corrected Version filed byJohn Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 2/25/2013) (Entered: 02/25/2013)	RECAP
22	Feb. 25, 2013	ERRATA Specifying clerical errors in document 18 by John Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 2/25/2013) (Entered: 02/25/2013)	RECAP
	Feb. 25, 2013	Set/Reset Deadlines as to 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS). Responses due by 2/21/2013. Replies due by 2/28/2013. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/25/2013)
23	Feb. 28, 2013	REPLY (re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS) ) SUPPLEMENTAL filed byRobin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 2/28/2013) (Entered: 02/28/2013)	RECAP
24	April 5, 2013	CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT JOINT filed by John Farrow, Jerome Wade. (Dietrick, Michael) (Filed on 4/5/2013) (Entered: 04/05/2013)	RECAP
25	April 11, 2013	Certificate of Interested Entities by John Farrow, Jerome Wade (None to Report) (Dietrick, Michael) (Filed on 4/11/2013) (Entered: 04/11/2013)	RECAP
26	April 12, 2013	Minute Entry: Initial Case Management Conference held on 4/12/2013 before Joseph C. Spero. Motion Hearing held on 4/12/2013 before Joseph C. Spero re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (DEFENDANT ROBIN LIPETZKY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS) filed by Robin Lipetzky. Motion SUBMITTED. Case Management Statement due by 7/5/2013. Further Case Management Conference set for 7/12/2013 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco. (Court Reporter JoAnn Bryce.) (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 4/12/2013) (Entered: 04/12/2013)	RECAP
27	April 15, 2013	STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d Request for Approval to File Statement of Recent Decision filed byJohn Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 4/15/2013) (Entered: 04/15/2013)	RECAP
28	April 15, 2013	Declaration of Christopher Martin in support of Request to File Statement of Recent Decision filed byJohn Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 4/15/2013) (Entered: 04/15/2013)	RECAP
29	April 15, 2013	Proposed Order regarding permission to file Statement of Recent Decision by John Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 4/15/2013) (Entered: 04/15/2013)	RECAP
30	April 15, 2013	OBJECTIONS to re 27 Statement of Recent Decision OPPOSITION TO REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 4/15/2013) (Entered: 04/15/2013)	RECAP
31	April 16, 2013	CASE MANAGEMENT AND PRETRIAL ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 7/5/2013. Further Case Management Conference set for 7/12/2013 01:30 PM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco.. Signed by Judge Joseph C. Spero on 4/16/13. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/16/2013) (Entered: 04/16/2013)	RECAP
32	April 16, 2013	ORDER RE: REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO FILE STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION. Signed by Judge Joseph C. Spero on 4/16/13. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/16/2013) (Entered: 04/16/2013)	RECAP
33	April 16, 2013	STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byJohn Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 4/16/2013) (Entered: 04/16/2013)	RECAP
34	April 16, 2013	EXHIBITS Exhibit A filed byJohn Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 4/16/2013) (Entered: 04/16/2013)	RECAP
35	April 16, 2013	EXHIBITS re 34 Exhibits, 33 Statement of Recent Decision Exhibit B filed byJohn Farrow. (Related document(s) 34, 33 ) (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 4/16/2013) (Entered: 04/16/2013)	RECAP
36	April 18, 2013	TRANSCRIPT ORDER by Robin Lipetzky for Court Reporter Jo Ann Bryce. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 4/18/2013) (Entered: 04/18/2013)	RECAP
37	April 19, 2013	Letter from Defendant Robin Lipetzky re Extension to Submit A Joint Letter Regarding The ADR Process . (Baker, D.) (Filed on 4/19/2013) (Entered: 04/19/2013)	RECAP
38	April 19, 2013	Ex Parte Application for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Recent Decision filed by Robin Lipetzky. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Ex Parte Application)(Baker, D.) (Filed on 4/19/2013) (Entered: 04/19/2013)	RECAP
39	April 19, 2013	Proposed Order re 38 Ex Parte Application for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Recent Decision by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 4/19/2013) (Entered: 04/19/2013)	RECAP
40	April 22, 2013	ORDER GRANTING re 37 Letter filed by Robin Lipetzky for an extension of one week to submit joint letter on ADR process. Signed by Judge Joseph C. Spero on 4/22/13. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/22/2013) (Entered: 04/22/2013)	RECAP
41	April 22, 2013	Order, signed 4/22/13, by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 38 Ex Parte Application for Dft Robin Lipetzky to File a Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Recent Decision. Response due 4/26/13.(klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/22/2013) (Entered: 04/22/2013)	RECAP
42	April 23, 2013	Letter from D. Cameron Baker Re: Settlement Conference Scheduling request before Magistrate Judge Corely. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 4/23/2013) (Entered: 04/23/2013)	RECAP
43	April 26, 2013	RESPONSE to re 34 Exhibits, 35 Exhibits, 33 Statement of Recent Decision of Plaintiffs by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 4/26/2013) (Entered: 04/26/2013)	RECAP
44	April 29, 2013	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jacqueline S. Corley for Settlement. Signed by Judge Joseph C.Spero on 4/29/13. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/29/2013) (Entered: 04/29/2013)	RECAP
	April 30, 2013	CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley for Settlement (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/30/2013) (Entered: 04/30/2013)	PACER
	April 30, 2013	CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley for Settlement (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/30/2013)
	May 7, 2013	Set/Reset Hearing: Settlement Conference set for 5/24/2013 09:30 AM in Courtroom F, 15th Floor, San Francisco before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/7/2013) (Entered: 05/07/2013)	PACER
45	May 7, 2013	Minute Entry: Telephone Conference held on May 7, 2013 before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corey (Date Filed: 5/7/2013). (Court Reporter: Not Reported) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 5/7/2013) (Entered: 05/07/2013)	RECAP
46	May 7, 2013	Transcript of Proceedings held on 4/12/13, before Judge Joseph C. Spero. Court Reporter Jo Ann Bryce, Telephone number 510-910-5888, email joann_bryce@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerks Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction after 90 days. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/5/2013. (Related documents(s) 36 ) (Bryce, Joann) (Filed on 5/7/2013) (Entered: 05/07/2013)	RECAP
	May 7, 2013	Set/Reset Hearing: Settlement Conference set for 5/24/2013 09:30 AM in Courtroom F, 15th Floor, San Francisco before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/7/2013)
47	May 8, 2013	ORDER by Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 6 Motion to Dismiss; dismissing complaint with leave to amend. (jcslc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/8/2013) (Entered: 05/08/2013)	RECAP
48	May 13, 2013	FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by John Farrow and Jerome Wade against Robin Lipetzky. Filed byJohn Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 5/13/2013) Modified on 5/15/2013 (gbaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/13/2013)	RECAP
49	May 14, 2013	FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Revised title to reflect amendment against Robin Lipetzky. Filed by John Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 5/14/2013) Modified on 5/15/2013 (gbaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/14/2013)	RECAP
50	May 14, 2013	ERRATA re 48 Amended Complaint, 49 Amended Complaint Changes title to FAC only by John Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 5/14/2013) (Entered: 05/14/2013)	RECAP
51	May 24, 2013	Minute Entry: Settlement Conference held on May 24, 2013 before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley (Date Filed: 5/24/2013). Case did not settle. (Court Reporter: Not Reported) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 5/24/2013) (Entered: 05/24/2013)	RECAP
52	May 27, 2013	AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint against Robin Lipetzky. Filed byJohn Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 5/27/2013) (Entered: 05/27/2013)	RECAP
53	May 28, 2013	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER RE LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by Robin Lipetzky. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Baker, D.) (Filed on 5/28/2013) (Entered: 05/28/2013)	RECAP
54	May 29, 2013	Order, signed 5/29/13, by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 53 Stipulation For Leave to File Second Amended Complaint.(klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/29/2013) (Entered: 05/29/2013)	RECAP
55	May 31, 2013	CORRECTED SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Corrects numbering issue and two typos in earlier SAC against All Defendants. Filed by John Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 5/31/2013) Modified on 6/19/2013 (gbaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/31/2013)	RECAP
56	June 13, 2013	MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint filed by Robin Lipetzky. Motion Hearing set for 7/26/2013 09:30 AM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. Responses due by 6/27/2013. Replies due by 7/5/2013. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 6/13/2013) (Entered: 06/13/2013)	RECAP
57	June 13, 2013	Proposed Order re 56 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 6/13/2013) (Entered: 06/13/2013)	RECAP
58	June 24, 2013	CLERKS NOTICE Continuing Motion Hearing as to 56 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint. Motion Hearing previously set for 7/26/13 at 9:30 AM, has been re-set for 7/26/2013 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. This is a text only entry. There is no document associated with this Notice .(klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/24/2013) (Entered: 06/24/2013)	RECAP
59	June 24, 2013	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER JOINT REQUEST TO CONTINUE JULY 12, 2013 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE filed by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 6/24/2013) (Entered: 06/24/2013)	RECAP
	June 25, 2013	Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Statement due by 7/19/2013. Further Case Management Conference set for 7/26/2013 01:30 PM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2013) (Entered: 06/25/2013)	PACER
60	June 25, 2013	Order, signed 6/25/13, by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 59 Stipulation to Continue 7/12/13 case management conference. Case management conference re-scheduled to 7/26/13 at 1:30 PM (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2013) (Entered: 06/25/2013)	RECAP
	June 25, 2013	Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Statement due by 7/19/2013. Further Case Management Conference set for 7/26/2013 01:30 PM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2013)
61	June 26, 2013	RESPONSE (re 56 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint ) filed byJohn Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 6/26/2013) (Entered: 06/26/2013)	RECAP
62	July 1, 2013	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER TO EXTEND DEADLINE FOR DEFENDANT TO FILE ITS REPLY TO ITS MOTION TO DISMISS SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 7/1/2013) (Entered: 07/01/2013)	RECAP
	July 2, 2013	Set/Reset Deadlines as to 56 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint . Replies due by 7/8/2013. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/2/2013) (Entered: 07/02/2013)	PACER
63	July 2, 2013	Order, signed 7/2/13, by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 62 Stipulation To Extend Deadline for Defendant to File Its Reply to Its Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint from 7/5/13 to 7/8/13.(klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/2/2013) (Entered: 07/02/2013)	RECAP
	July 2, 2013	Set/Reset Deadlines as to 56 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint. Replies due by 7/8/2013. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/2/2013)
64	July 8, 2013	REPLY (re 56 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint ) filed byRobin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 7/8/2013) (Entered: 07/08/2013)	RECAP
65	July 18, 2013	JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Update filed by John Farrow, Jerome Wade. (Dietrick, Michael) (Filed on 7/18/2013) (Entered: 07/18/2013)	RECAP
66	July 26, 2013	Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 7/26/2013 before Joseph C. Spero re 56 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint filed by Robin Lipetzky, Further Case Management Conference NOT held on 7/26/2013 before Joseph C. Spero. Motion submitted. Simultaneous briefs due 8/2/13. (Recording #FTR 1:33-1:48 (15 M).) (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/26/2013) (Entered: 07/26/2013)	RECAP
67	Aug. 2, 2013	Supplemental Brief re 66 Motion Hearing, Case Management Conference - Further,, 64 Reply to Opposition/Response, 56 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint filed byRobin Lipetzky. (Related document(s) 66, 64, 56 ) (Baker, D.) (Filed on 8/2/2013) (Entered: 08/02/2013)	RECAP
68	Aug. 2, 2013	RESPONSE (re 56 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint ) Supplemental Brief re: Lopez-Valenzuela v. Maricopa County filed byJohn Farrow. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 8/2/2013) (Entered: 08/02/2013)	RECAP
69	Aug. 7, 2013	ORDER by Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 56 Motion to Dismiss. (jcslc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/7/2013) (Entered: 08/07/2013)	RECAP
70	Aug. 30, 2013	ORDER directing Clerk to close file. Signed by Judge Joseph C. Spero on August 30, 2013. (jcslc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/30/2013) (Entered: 08/30/2013)	RECAP
71	Sept. 3, 2013	*ERRONEOUS ENTRY, PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT NUMBER 73* NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Federal Circuit by John Farrow. Filing fee $ 455, receipt number 0971-7971251. Appeal Record due by 10/3/2013. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 9/3/2013) Modified on 9/4/2013 (gbaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/03/2013)	RECAP
73	Sept. 3, 2013	NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals John Farrow, Jerome Wade. Appeal of Order 70, Order on Motion to Dismiss 69 . Filing fee $ 455, receipt number 0971-7971251. (gbaS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/3/2013) (Entered: 09/04/2013)	RECAP
72	Sept. 4, 2013	Proposed Order [PROPOSED] JUDGMENT by Robin Lipetzky. (Baker, D.) (Filed on 9/4/2013) (Entered: 09/04/2013)	RECAP
74	Sept. 4, 2013	Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 73 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Appeal Notification Form) (gbaS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/4/2013) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/4/2013: # 2 Docket Sheet) (gbaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/04/2013) 1 Notice of Appeal Notification Form View on PACER 2 Docket Sheet View on PACER	RECAP
75	Sept. 9, 2013	CLERK'S JUDGMENT in favor of Robin Lipetzky against Jerome Wade, John Farrow (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/9/2013) (Entered: 09/09/2013)	RECAP
76	Sept. 9, 2013	CORRECTION: This transcript order for hearing 4/12/13 is cancelled - transcript filed at #46 and is unlocked Transcript Designation Form for proceedings held on 4/12/2013 before Judge Joseph C. Spero, re 73 Notice of Appeal, 74 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA, Transcript due by 9/17/2013. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 9/9/2013) (Entered: 09/09/2013)	RECAP
77	Sept. 9, 2013	CORRECTION - This is a Transcript Order for 7/26/13 hearing before Judge Spero, not a Transcript Designation form. Transcript Designation Form for proceedings held on 7/26/2013 before Judge Joseph C. Spero, re 73 Notice of Appeal, 74 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA, Transcript due by 9/17/2013. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 9/9/2013) Modified on 9/12/2013 (djc, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/09/2013)	RECAP
78	Sept. 10, 2013	USCA Case Number 13-16781 for 73 Notice of Appeal filed by John Farrow, Jerome Wade. (gbaS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/10/2013) (Entered: 09/10/2013)	RECAP
79	Sept. 11, 2013	Transcript Designation Form for proceedings held on 4/12/2013; 7/26/2013 before Judge Joseph C. Spero, re 78 USCA Case Number, 73 Notice of Appeal Transcript due by 10/3/2013. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 9/11/2013) (Entered: 09/11/2013)	RECAP
80	Sept. 16, 2013	Transcript of Proceedings of Official Electronic Sound Recording held on 7-26-13, before Judge Joseph C. Spero. Court Reporter/Transcriber Katherine Wyatt, transcriber, Telephone number 925-212-5224. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerks Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction.After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/16/2013. (Related documents(s) 36 ) (kpw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/16/2013) (Entered: 09/16/2013)	RECAP
81	Jan. 13, 2016	USCA Memorandum as to 73 Notice of Appeal filed by John Farrow, Jerome Wade. (gbaS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/13/2016) (Entered: 01/13/2016)	RECAP
82	Jan. 13, 2016	ORDER of USCA as to 73 Notice of Appeal filed by John Farrow, Jerome Wade. (gbaS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/13/2016) (Entered: 01/13/2016)	RECAP
83	Feb. 24, 2016	ORDER of USCA as to 73 Notice of Appeal filed by John Farrow, Jerome Wade (gbaS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/24/2016) (Entered: 02/24/2016)	RECAP
84	Oct. 4, 2016	MANDATE of USCA as to 73 Notice of Appeal filed by John Farrow, Jerome Wade. (gbaS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/4/2016) (Entered: 10/04/2016)	RECAP
85	Oct. 4, 2016	CLERK'S Letter Spreading Mandate to Counsel. (gbaS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/4/2016) (Entered: 10/04/2016)	RECAP
86	Oct. 6, 2016	CLERK'S NOTICE. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) Status Conference set for 11/4/2016 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom G, 15th Floor, San Francisco before Chief Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. Any party requesting a continuance shall e-file a stipulation and proposed order. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/6/2016) (Entered: 10/06/2016)	RECAP
87	Oct. 28, 2016	JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by John Farrow, Jerome Wade. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 10/28/2016) (Entered: 10/28/2016)	RECAP
88	Nov. 8, 2016	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero: Status Conference held on 11/4/2016. Case Management Statement due by 1/27/2017. Motion to Dismiss due by 11/18/2016. Motion for Class certification shall be filed no later than 6/1/17. Further Case Management Conference set for 2/3/2017 02:00 PM.FTR Time Not Reported. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/8/2016) (Entered: 11/08/2016)	RECAP
89	Nov. 14, 2016	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 55 Amended Complaint filed by John Farrow, Jerome Wade. (Martin, Christopher) (Filed on 11/14/2016) (Entered: 11/14/2016)	RECAP
90	Nov. 15, 2016	Order, signed as modified on 11/15/16, by Chief Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 89 Stipulation to File Third Amended Complaint. Submitting party shall efile the Third Amended Complaint as a separate docket entry by 11/18/16. Amended complaint due by 11/18/2016.(klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/15/2016) (Entered: 11/15/2016)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 12, 2012

Closing Date: Feb. 22, 2021

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Indigent criminal defendants who, upon invoking their right to counsel, were forced to continue their cases and remain in custody for five or more days because of a policy of the Public Defender of Contra Costa County. The plaintiffs sought to represent a class of indigent criminal defendants who had received inadequate representation from the Public Defender.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

County

Contra Costa County

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details