Case: Tribue v. Maryland Department of State Police

8:22-cv-02732 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Oct. 24, 2022

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Case Summary

This is a case about alleged racial discrimination in employment conditions at the Maryland Department of State Police. The corresponding DOJ investigation, filed three months prior, can be found here. The plaintiffs, three officers of color employed by the Maryland Department of State Police, filed this putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on October 24, 2022, on behalf of themselves and similarly situated officers. Represented by private counsel, the p…

This is a case about alleged racial discrimination in employment conditions at the Maryland Department of State Police. The corresponding DOJ investigation, filed three months prior, can be found here.

The plaintiffs, three officers of color employed by the Maryland Department of State Police, filed this putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on October 24, 2022, on behalf of themselves and similarly situated officers. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sued the Maryland Department of State Police under 42 USC § 1983, alleging that it engaged in discriminatory employment practices in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment by over-disciplining and under-promoting officers of color. Additionally, the plaintiffs asserted that their attempts to raise complaints about their experiences resulted in retaliation in violation of the First Amendment. As such, the plaintiffs sought compensatory damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and attorneys’ fees. Judge Deborah L. Boardman was initially assigned to the case, but it was later reassigned to Judge Brendan Abell Hurson. 

On August 25, 2023, the case was stayed for 30 days while the parties pursued settlement. The stay was later lifted on September 21 when the parties failed to reach a settlement. The plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on October 16, 2023, which contained six total claims: retaliation and discrimination in violation of Title VII, retaliation and discrimination in violation of state law, retaliation in violation of the First Amendment, and discrimination in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment. The complaint named the state of Maryland as the defendant for the Title VII and state law claims and various individual officers as defendants for the constitutional claims.

The defendants filed a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, for summary judgment on November 20, 2023. On September 13, 2024, the court granted the motion to dismiss in part and denied it in part. The court dismissed the constitutional claims against the individual defendants because the plaintiffs had not sufficiently connected the specific defendants to the alleged discriminatory actions. However, the court allowed the Title VII and state law claims against the state of Maryland to go forward. 2024 WL 4202444.

As of January 2025, the parties were participating in discovery and the case was ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Claire Butler (12/30/2022)

Samantha Houghton (1/3/2025)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/65631762/parties/tribue-v-state-of-maryland/


Judge(s)

Boardman, Deborah L. (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bachman, Eric Kenneth (Maryland)

Grant, Caralea Jenell (Maryland)

Holland, Jay Paul (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Ashe, Kyle Andrew (Maryland)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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8:22-cv-02732

Class Action Complaint and Jury Demand

Oct. 24, 2022

Oct. 24, 2022

Complaint
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First Amended Class Action Complaint and Jury Demand

Oct. 16, 2023

Oct. 16, 2023

Complaint
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8:22-cv-02732

Memorandum Opinion

Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

Order/Opinion

2024 WL 4202444

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/65631762/tribue-v-state-of-maryland/

Last updated April 15, 2026, 5:26 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Oct. 24, 2022

COMPLAINT (Class Action) against All Plaintiffs ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AMDDC-10226313.), filed by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Shinnar, Michal) (Entered: 10/24/2022)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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2 Oct. 25, 2022

Summons Issued 21 days as to Maryland Department of State Police.(mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/25/2022)

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Oct. 25, 2022

Case Reassigned to Judge Deborah L. Boardman. Magistrate Judge Gina L Simms no longer assigned to the case. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)

3 Jan. 20, 2023

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Byron Tribue. Maryland Department of State Police waiver sent on 1/19/2023, answer due 3/20/2023.(Shinnar, Michal) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

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4 March 24, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Phillip Michael Pickus on behalf of Maryland Department of State Police (Pickus, Phillip) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

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5 April 5, 2023

Joint MOTION to Stay by Maryland Department of State Police (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pickus, Phillip) (Entered: 04/05/2023)

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6 April 6, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Kenneth Bachman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Bachman, Eric) (Entered: 04/06/2023)

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7 April 13, 2023

ORDER granting 5 Parties' Joint Motion to Stay; Status Report due 5/25/2023. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 4/13/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/13/2023)

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8 May 24, 2023

-FILED IN ERROR- STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report AND Second Joint Motion for a Stay by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shinnar, Michal) Modified on 5/25/2023 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 05/24/2023)

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9 May 25, 2023

QC NOTICE: 8 Status Report filed by Byron Tribue, Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap was filed incorrectly. **Incorrect event used. Please refile using Motions > Stay and enhance the text as needed. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

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10 May 25, 2023

MOTION to Stay by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shinnar, Michal) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

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11 June 1, 2023

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 10 Motion to Stay. The case remains stayed for an additional 30 days while the parties pursue settlement. A joint status report is due by Monday, June 26, 2023. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 6/1/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

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12 June 23, 2023

Joint MOTION to Stay re 11 Order on Motion to Stay, by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Holland, Jay) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

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13 June 27, 2023

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 12 Motion to Stay. This case remains stayed until August 4, 2023 while the parties pursue settlement. A status report is due August 4. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 6/27/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 06/27/2023)

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14 Aug. 4, 2023

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Maryland Department of State Police (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pickus, Phillip) (Entered: 08/04/2023)

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15 Aug. 23, 2023

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Byron Tribue (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shinnar, Michal) (Entered: 08/23/2023)

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16 Aug. 25, 2023

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 15 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . The plaintiffs' response is due October 10, 2023. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 8/25/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

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17 Sept. 21, 2023

PAPERLESS ORDER LIFTING STAY. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 9/20/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 09/21/2023)

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Sept. 21, 2023

STAY LIFTED (ols, Deputy Clerk)

18 Oct. 9, 2023

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order)(Shinnar, Michal) (Entered: 10/09/2023)

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19 Oct. 10, 2023

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 18 Second Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint. The plaintiffs' deadline to file their Amended Complaint is extended toOctober 13, 2023. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 10/10/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

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20 Oct. 13, 2023

-FILED IN ERROR- AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue.(Holland, Jay) Modified on 10/16/2023 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 10/13/2023)

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21 Oct. 13, 2023

-FILED IN ERROR- AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue.(Holland, Jay) Modified on 10/16/2023 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 10/13/2023)

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22 Oct. 16, 2023

QC NOTICE: 21 Amended Complaint filed by Byron Tribue, Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, 20 Amended Complaint filed by Byron Tribue, Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap needs to be corrected. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. The following corrective actions are needed : **Please re-file the clean version of the amended complaint as the main document and the redline version as an attachment to the amended complaint. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/16/2023)

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23 Oct. 16, 2023

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Redline copy to amended complaint.)(Holland, Jay) (Entered: 10/16/2023)

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24 Oct. 16, 2023

PAPERLESS ORDER finding as moot 14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim in light of 23 amended complaint. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 10/16/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 10/16/2023)

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Oct. 20, 2023

Case Reassigned to Judge Brendan Abell Hurson. Judge Deborah L. Boardman no longer assigned to the case. (slss, Deputy Clerk)

25 Oct. 30, 2023

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to file response to Amended Complaint by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pickus, Phillip) (Entered: 10/30/2023)

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26 Oct. 30, 2023

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 25 Motion for Extension of Time. The time for Defendants the State of Maryland, Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., William Pallozzi, Woodrow W. Jones, III, and James E. Hock, Jr to file a responsive pleading to the Amended Complaint is hereby extended to and including November 20, 2023. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 10/30/2023. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 10/30/2023)

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27 Nov. 20, 2023

MOTION to Dismiss or, in the alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit List, # 4 Exhibit Ex. No. 1, CAD Report, # 5 Exhibit Ex. No. 2 IA Investigation, # 6 Exhibit Ex. No. 3 Internal Complaint Report, # 7 Exhibit Ex. No. 4 MSP Displ. Matrix, # 8 Exhibit Ex. No. 5 Sgt. Tribue Email, # 9 Exhibit Ex. No. 6, Notification of Complaint, # 10 Exhibit Ex. No. 7 Emergency Suspensions Directive, # 11 Exhibit Ex. No. 8 Hearing Board Report, # 12 Exhibit Ex. No. 9 Trial Board Schedule Chart, # 13 Exhibit Ex. No. 10 Promotion History, # 14 Exhibit Ex. No. 11 Promotions Directive, # 15 Exhibit Ex. No. 12 Oros Order, # 16 Exhibit Ex. No. 13 Complaints Directive, # 17 Exhibit Ex. No. 14 Records Declaration)(Pickus, Phillip) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

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28 Nov. 20, 2023

MOTION Exceed limitations on length re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pickus, Phillip) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

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29 Nov. 21, 2023

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 28 Motion to Exceed Limitations on Length. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 11/21/2023. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

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30 Nov. 22, 2023

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time of Plaintiffs Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss and Extension of Defendants Response by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Holland, Jay) (Entered: 11/22/2023)

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31 Nov. 22, 2023

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 30 Motion for Extension of Time. The time for Plaintiffs to file a response to Defendants' Second Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative Motion for Summary Judgement is extended to and including December 22, 2023; and the time for Defendants to file a reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition is extended to and including January 16, 2024. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 11/22/2023. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 11/22/2023)

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32 Dec. 22, 2023

RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exh. A, # 3 Exhibit Exh. B, # 4 Exhibit Exh. C, # 5 Attachment Exh. C, Attch. 1, # 6 Attachment Exh. C, Attch. 2, # 7 Attachment Exh. C, Attch. 3, # 8 Attachment Exh. C, Attch. 4, # 9 Attachment Exh. C, Attch. 5, # 10 Attachment Exh. C, Attch. 6)(Shinnar, Michal) Modified on 12/29/2023 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 12/22/2023)

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33 Dec. 29, 2023

QC NOTICE: 32 Reply to Response to Motion,, filed by Byron Tribue, Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap was filed incorrectly. Your document has been accepted as filed and the changes have been made by the Clerk on your behalf. No corrective action is required in regard to this filing. **Incorrect event used. The correct event when filing a Response in Opposition is Responses and Replies > Response in Opposition to Motion. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/29/2023)

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34 Jan. 16, 2024

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 32 Reply to Response to Motion,, by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, Maryland Department of State Police, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(White, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

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35 Jan. 16, 2024

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 34 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 32 Response in Opposition to 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment. The time for Defendants the State of Maryland, Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., William Pallozzi, Woodrow W. Jones, III, and James E. Hock, Jr to file a reply to the Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Class Action Lawsuit is hereby extended to and including January 30, 2024. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 1/16/2024. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

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36 Jan. 30, 2024

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 32 Reply to Response to Motion,, by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, Maryland Department of State Police, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(White, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/30/2024)

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37 Jan. 30, 2024

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 36 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 32 Response in Opposition to Motion. The time for Defendants the State of Maryland, Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., William Pallozzi, Woodrow W. Jones, III, and James E. Hock, Jr to file a response to the Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Class Action Lawsuit is hereby extended to and including February 6, 2024. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 1/30/2024. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 01/30/2024)

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38 Feb. 6, 2024

REPLY to Response to Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, Maryland Department of State Police, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland.(White, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

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39 Feb. 6, 2024

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages re 38 Reply to Opposition by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, Maryland Department of State Police, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(White, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

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40 Feb. 6, 2024

RESPONSE in Opposition to Defendants Motion to Exceed Limitations on Length by Byron Tribue. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Shinnar, Michal) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

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41 Feb. 7, 2024

REPLY to Response to Motion re 39 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages re 38 Reply to Opposition filed by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, Maryland Department of State Police, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland.(Pickus, Phillip) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

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42 Feb. 7, 2024

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 39 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. All future motions to exceed page limitations must be made prior to the filing of the document and will be closely scrutinized. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/7/2024. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

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43 Feb. 15, 2024

MOTION for Leave to File a Sur-reply by Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap, Byron Tribue (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Holland, Jay) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

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44 Feb. 16, 2024

RESPONSE to Motion re 43 MOTION for Leave to File a Sur-reply filed by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, Maryland Department of State Police, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland.(White, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

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45 Feb. 20, 2024

QC NOTICE: 44 Response to Motion, filed by Roland L. Butler, Jr., Woodrow W. Jones, III, James E. Hock, Jr., William M. Pallozzi, Maryland Department of State Police, State of Maryland was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 44 . (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

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46 Feb. 20, 2024

NOTICE by Roland L. Butler, Jr, James E. Hock, Jr, Woodrow W. Jones, III, William M. Pallozzi, State of Maryland re 44 Response to Motion, Text of Proposed Order Denying Motion (White, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

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47 Feb. 26, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Erika Jacobsen White on behalf of All Plaintiffs (White, Erika) (Entered: 02/26/2024)

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48 April 2, 2024

-FILED IN ERROR- NOTICE of Appearance by Michal Shinnar on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Shinnar, Michal) Modified on 4/2/2024 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 04/02/2024)

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49 April 2, 2024

QC NOTICE: 48 Notice of Appearance filed by Byron Tribue, Analisse Diaz, Matin Dunlap was filed incorrectly. **Counsel must enter their own appearances using their cm/ecf credentials. Caralea Jenell Grant should enter their appearance to be entered as counsel of record in this matter. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/02/2024)

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50 April 4, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Caralea Jenell Grant on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Grant, Caralea) (Entered: 04/04/2024)

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51 Sept. 13, 2024

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 9/13/2024. (hmls, Deputy Clerk)

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52 Sept. 13, 2024

ORDER GRANTING IN PART and DENYING IN PART 27 Motion to Dismiss; GRANTING as to counts five and six of Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint and DENYING as to counts one through four. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 9/13/2024. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

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53 Sept. 16, 2024

PAPERLESS ORDER denying 43 Motion for Leave to File a Sur-reply for the reasons stated in footnote 2 of 51 Memorandum Opinion. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 9/16/2024. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

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54 Sept. 27, 2024

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 23 Amended Complaint by State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit)(Ashe, Kyle) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

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55 Sept. 30, 2024

ORDER granting 54 State of Maryland's Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 23 Plaintiff's Amended Complaint . State of Maryland answer due 10/7/2024. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 9/30/2024. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 9/30/2024 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 09/30/2024)

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56 Oct. 7, 2024

ANSWER to 23 Amended Complaint by State of Maryland.(White, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

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57 Oct. 7, 2024

ORDER re: Informal Discovery Dispute Procedure. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 10/7/2024. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

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58 Oct. 7, 2024

SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Report due by 2/19/2025.. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 10/7/2024. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

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59 Oct. 21, 2024

STATUS REPORT and Motion to Modify the Scheduling Order by State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ashe, Kyle) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

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60 Oct. 21, 2024

ORDER granting 59 Joint Request to Modify Scheduling Order: Status Report due by 8/19/2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 10/21/2024. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

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61 March 18, 2025

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by State of Maryland(Ashe, Kyle) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

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62 March 18, 2025

STIPULATED ORDER re: Confidentiality of Discovery Material. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/18/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

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63 June 11, 2025

Joint MOTION Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order by Matin Dunlap (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(White, Erika) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

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64 June 12, 2025

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER granting 63 Joint MOTION Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order: Status Report due by 7/3/2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/12/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

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65 June 25, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Lacey Logsdon McMullan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (McMullan, Lacey) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

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66 July 14, 2025

Status Report Submitted Joint Status Report in accordance with the Courts Order on June 12, 2025 (ECF 64) by Byron Tribue (White, Erika) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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67 July 15, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER approving 66 Status Report Submitted filed by Byron Tribue. Another status report is due by August 15, 2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 7/15/2025. (cs10, Chambers) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

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69 Aug. 15, 2025

Status Report Submitted Joint Status Report in accordance with the Courts Order on July 15, 2025 (ECF 67) by Byron Tribue (White, Erika) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

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70 Aug. 15, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER approving 69 Status Report Submitted filed by Byron Tribue. Another status update is due by August 22, 2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 8/15/2025. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

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71 Aug. 22, 2025

Status Report Submitted Joint Status Report in Accordance with the Court's Order on August 15, 2025 (ECF 70) by Byron Tribue (Holland, Jay) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

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72 Sept. 2, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER approving 71 Status Report Submitted filed by Byron Tribue. Another status report is due by September 5, 2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 9/2/2025. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 09/02/2025)

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73 Sept. 5, 2025

Status Report Submitted Joint Status Report in Accordance with the Court's Order on September 2, 2025 (ECF 72) and Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order by Byron Tribue (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Holland, Jay) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

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74 Sept. 8, 2025

SCHEDULING ORDER granting 73 Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order: Status Report due by 10/10/2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 9/8/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

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75 Sept. 30, 2025

NOTICE by Byron Tribue Joint Notice of Discovery Dispute (White, Erika) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 24, 2022

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Three officers of color employed by the Maryland Department of State Police, on behalf of a putative class of similarly situated individuals.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

State

Maryland Department of State Police

State of Maryland

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

State Anti-Discrimination Law

State law

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 8:22-cv-02732

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Disciplinary procedures

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Demotion

Discipline

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Grievance procedures

Recommended Citation