Case: Mack v. Suffolk County

1:98-cv-12511 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: July 13, 1998

Closed Date: 2005

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Case Summary

On July 13, 1998, plaintiff, Bronwyn Ford, filed a civil rights lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, seeking damages from the City of Boston arising from two alleged strip-searches that followed her arrest on a defective warrant. Brown claimed that after being wrongly arrested, she was taken to the Boston Police Station on Berkeley Street where she was strip-searched and was then transported to the Suffolk County Jail on Na…

On July 13, 1998, plaintiff, Bronwyn Ford, filed a civil rights lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, seeking damages from the City of Boston arising from two alleged strip-searches that followed her arrest on a defective warrant. Brown claimed that after being wrongly arrested, she was taken to the Boston Police Station on Berkeley Street where she was strip-searched and was then transported to the Suffolk County Jail on Nashua Street were she was strip-searched again, prior to her detention. Brown further alleged that while in custody she was denied medical treatment by officials deliberately indifferent to her needs. She alleged violations of the Fourth, Fifth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and of Massachusetts state law. Suffolk County was subsequently added as a defendant.

On December 10, 1998, a female plaintiff represented by Boston civil rights attorney Howard Friedman filed a class action Section 1983 lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The lawsuit challenged the strip search policies of the Boston Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. The class action case, styled Mack v. Suffolk County, alleged that all women arrested by the Boston Police Department and who could not post bail were transported to the Suffolk County Jail for detention pending an initial court appearance. Mack further alleged that at all persons confined at the Suffolk County Jail were subjected to a stripsearch and a visual body cavity search, regardless of the offense charged and whether or not there was reasonable suspicion that the search would produce weapons or contraband. Mack alleged that the County's blanket strip search policy violated the Fourth Amendment. Mack further alleged that because the Boston PD only sent female pre-arraignment detainees to the Suffolk County Jail (male detainees were held in police holding cells), only female detainees had to suffer through the unconstitutional blank strip-search policy, in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

The Ford and Mack cases were litigated separately for over a year. During that time, the respective parties engaged in motion practice and discovery. The Mack case was certified as a class action on February 16, 2000. Mack v. Suffolk County, 191 F.R.D. 16 (D. Mass. 2000) (District Judge Nancy Gertner). In an unpublished order, Judge Gertner consolidated the cases on April 4, 2000. While the Ford case was designated as the lead case because it had been filed first, the consolidation order essentially placed the cases under the leadership of class counsel Friedman. After the consolidation, Ms. Ford decided to opt out of the class so that she could pursue her individual damage claim.

All parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment, which Judge Gertner ruled on in two separate opinions dated July 31, 2001. As to the Mack class claims, Judge Gertner noted that Suffolk County strip search policy changed over the relevant class period. Until late May 1999, the policy was for all prisoners to be strip searched. On May 24, 1999, the policy was amended to require a finding of probable cause prior to a strip-search of an arrestee charged with a misdemeanor, but continued to require strip-searches of all arrestees charged with felonies. On September 20, 1999, the County eliminated altogether the routine strip-searching of pre-arraignment detainees. Because of the policy change, Judge Gertner created two sub-classes: (1) Sub- class I: class members who were searched following arrests (either originally or on a default warrant) for offenses involving neither violence nor drugs (class representative Katrina Mack); and (2) Sub-Class II: the remaining class members, who were searched after following arrests for offenses (either misdemeanors or felonies) involving drugs or ``violence" (class-representative to be determined). Judge Gertner found that the County's search policies during the class period were facially unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment. She entered summary judgment against both the City and the County for the strip searches of women charged with felonies and misdemeanors not involving drugs or guns, and for women arrested on default warrants for such offenses. Summary judgment was denied as to particular strip-searches of women who arrested for drug offenses or violent crimes. Ford v. City of Boston, 154 F. Supp.2d 131 (D. Mass. 2001).

On Ford's individual claims, Judge Gertner granted Ford summary judgment on the issue of liability for her Fourth Amendment and equal protection claims (strip-searches). Sheriff Rouse was granted qualified immunity for Ford's claims and the County was granted summary judgment on Ford's medical deprivation claim. Ford v. City of Boston, 154 F.Supp.2d 123 (D.Mass. 2001).

Immediately after the rulings, the City and the Mack class began settlement discussions. The City initially refused to talk settlement with Ford, but eventually agreed to mediation. Ford's claims did not settle. Mediation proceeded with the class claims and a global settlement was reached with both the City and the County.

Under the Settlement Agreement, which was approved by the Court on October 1, 2002, the County and the City agreed to pay $10 million ($5 million from each) for settlement of the class claims. Of that sum, the Court approved $3 million for attorney's fees (30%), plus $142,101 for litigation costs (1.42%) and $110,247 for claims administration expenses (1.1%) for a total of 32.52% of the settlement. Class representatives were awarded a $15,000 incentive bonus. The remainder was allocated among the class members per an agreed distribution formula. (See JC-MA-10-0002).

Suffolk County did not timely make its $5 million settlement payment and was held in contempt. The Court levied fines $74,948.79 against Suffolk County.

The Ford case eventually settled as well on all issues except attorney's fees. Judge Gertner awarded Ford's attorneys only $18,816.50, finding that Ford piggybacked the efforts of attorney Friedman in the Mack litigation.

We have no information indicating material post-settlement activity in either case.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (2/10/2008)

People

Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Friedman, Howard (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Defendant

Cabral, Andrea J. (Massachusetts)

Cawley, Kathleen (Massachusetts)

Cox, Stephen G. (Massachusetts)

Garand, Melissa J. (Massachusetts)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

1:00-cv-11485

Docket [PACER - Related Case]

Conrad v. City of Boston

Nov. 5, 2002

Nov. 5, 2002

Docket

1:98-11346

Docket [PACER]

Ford v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Feb. 3, 2004

Feb. 3, 2004

Docket

1:98-cv-12511

Docket [PACER]

Mack v. Suffolk County, et al

May 11, 2005

May 11, 2005

Docket
22

1:98-cv-12511

Second Amended Complaint

June 21, 1999

June 21, 1999

Complaint
56

1:98-11346

Second Amended Complaint with Jury Demand

Ford v. City of Boston, Suffolk County, & Richard Rouse

Dec. 6, 1999

Dec. 6, 1999

Complaint
45

1:98-cv-12511

Memorandum and Order

Feb. 16, 2000

Feb. 16, 2000

Order/Opinion

191 F.R.D. 16

46

1:98-11346

1:98-cv-12511

Order of Consolidation

Mack v. City of Boston, Suffolk County, & Richard Rouse

April 4, 2000

April 4, 2000

Order/Opinion
53

1:98-cv-12511

Intervenors' Complaint

April 14, 2000

April 14, 2000

Complaint
101

1:98-11346

Memorandum Re: Motion for Recusal

Ford v. Suffolk County

March 13, 2001

March 13, 2001

Order/Opinion

133 F.Supp.2d 116

120

1:98-11346

Memorandum Re: Motions for Summary Judgment by and Against Plaintiff Ford

Ford v. City of Boston

July 31, 2001

July 31, 2001

Order/Opinion

154 F.Supp.2d 123

Docket

Last updated March 27, 2025, 8:17 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Dec. 10, 1998

Complaint filed. Case assigned to Judge: Gertner. Receipt #: 10919 Amount:$ 150.00. Fee Status: pd (fmr) (Entered: 12/14/1998)

PACER
Dec. 10, 1998

Summons issued for Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of (fmr) (Entered: 12/14/1998)

PACER
2 Dec. 21, 1998

Return of service executed as to Richard J. Rouse with service on 12/14/98 filed. Answer due on 1/3/99 for Richard J. Rouse (fmr) (Entered: 12/21/1998)

PACER
3 Dec. 21, 1998

Return of service executed as to Suffolk County with service on 12/14/98 filed. Answer due on 1/3/99 for Suffolk County (fmr) (Entered: 12/21/1998)

PACER
4 Dec. 21, 1998

Return of service executed as to Boston, City of with service on 12/14/98 filed. Answer due on 1/3/99 for Boston, City of (fmr) (Entered: 12/21/1998)

PACER
5 Jan. 5, 1999

Answer by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe to complaint; jury demand, filed. (fmr) (Entered: 01/05/1999)

PACER
6 Jan. 15, 1999

Answer by Boston, City of to complaint; jury demand, filed. (fmr) (Entered: 01/19/1999)

PACER
7 Jan. 25, 1999

Motion by Katrina Mack to amend [1-1] complaint , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 01/25/1999)

PACER
8 Jan. 25, 1999

Amended complaint by Katrina Mack filed. (Answer due 2/4/99 for Boston, City of, for Jane Doe, for Richard J. Rouse, for Suffolk County ) . Amended complaint amends [1-1] complaint ; adding . (fmr) (Entered: 01/25/1999)

PACER
Jan. 25, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [7-1] motion to amend [1-1] complaint as the defendant has not filed an answer or other responsive pleading to the complaint . (fmr) (Entered: 01/25/1999)

PACER
9 Feb. 16, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Notice of Hearing/conference: set scheduling conference for 11:00 4/14/99 . (fmr) (Entered: 02/18/1999)

PACER
10 Feb. 17, 1999

Response by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe in opposition to [7-1] motion to amend [1-1] complaint , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 02/19/1999)

PACER
11 March 15, 1999

Letter by Howard Friedman dated: 3/11/99 to: Ms. Molloy re: resheduling of 4/14/99 hearing filed. (fmr) (Entered: 03/15/1999)

PACER
12 March 24, 1999

Letter by Rose E King dated: 3/22/99 to: Ms. Mulcahy re: endorsement allowing motion to amend filed. (fmr) (Entered: 03/25/1999)

PACER
April 5, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [11-1] remark, reset scheduling conference for 11:00 4/29/99 . (fmr) (Entered: 04/06/1999)

PACER
13 April 12, 1999

Joint statement by Katrina Mack, Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Boston, City of , re: discovery schedule, filed. (fmr) (Entered: 04/12/1999)

PACER
14 April 26, 1999

Notice of appearance of attorney for Boston, City of by Eve Anne Piemonte-Stacey, filed. (fmr) (Entered: 04/26/1999)

PACER
16 April 27, 1999

Memorandum by Katrina Mack in support of [15-1] motion to certify class action , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 04/28/1999)

PACER
17 April 29, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Order entered, vacating [0-0] endorsed order allowing motion to amend complaint, endorsed by the Deputy clerk . (fmr) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

PACER
18 April 29, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Clerk's Notes: re: scheduling conference Court Reporter: none. Joint statment adopted with revisions. Trial set for 2/7/00. Consolidation with case 98-12346 is possible (fmr) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

PACER
April 29, 1999

Scheduling conference held . (fmr) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

PACER
April 29, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [7-1] motion to amend [1-1] complaint (previous endorsement was vacated) . (fmr) (Entered: 05/01/1999)

PACER
April 29, 1999

Discovery schedule: Answers to class cert by 7/1/99; Status conference set cor 7/6/99 at 2:30; Discovery is complete 10/30/99; summary judgment motions by 12/3/99 (fmr) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

PACER
May 3, 1999

Status conference set at 2:30 7/6/99 . (fmr) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

PACER
May 3, 1999

Jury trial set at 9:00 2/7/00 . (fmr) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

PACER
19 May 24, 1999

Motion by Katrina Mack to amend [8-1] amended complaint , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 05/25/1999)

PACER
20 June 4, 1999

Response by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of in opposition to [19-1] motion to amend [8-1] amended complaint , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 06/07/1999)

PACER
21 June 4, 1999

Memorandum by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of in opposition to [19-1] motion to amend [8-1] amended complaint , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 06/07/1999)

PACER
June 8, 1999

Motion to amend the complaint #19 sent to chambers with opposition (fmr) (Entered: 06/08/1999)

PACER
22 June 21, 1999

Second Amended complaint by Katrina Mack filed. (Answer due 7/1/99 for Boston, City of, for Jane Doe, for Richard J. Rouse, for Suffolk County ) . Amended complaint amends [8-1] amended complaint ; adding . (fmr) (Entered: 06/21/1999)

PACER
June 21, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [19-1] motion to amend [8-1] amended complaint . [EOD Date 6/21/99] (fmr) (Entered: 06/21/1999)

PACER
23 July 1, 1999

Response by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe in opposition to [15-1] motion to certify class action , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 07/02/1999)

PACER
24 July 1, 1999

Response by Boston, City of in opposition to [15-1] motion to certify class action , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 07/02/1999)

PACER
25 Aug. 2, 1999

Second Motion by Katrina Mack to certify class action , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 08/03/1999)

PACER
26 Aug. 2, 1999

Memorandum by Katrina Mack in support of [25-1] motion to certify class action , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 08/03/1999)

PACER
27 Aug. 2, 1999

Exhibits by Katrina Mack [25-1] motion to certify class action (fmr) (Entered: 08/03/1999)

PACER
28 Aug. 13, 1999

Motion by Katrina Mack, Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of to continue class certification hearing , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 08/13/1999)

PACER
29 Sept. 13, 1999

Motion by Joanne Maniscalco, Christine Daley, Denise Gasparini, Alice Buckley to intervene , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 09/13/1999)

PACER
30 Sept. 20, 1999

Motion by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of to extend time to 10/8/99 to respond to motion to intervene , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

PACER
Sept. 22, 1999

Terminated document: terminating [28-1] motion to continue class certification hearing Requested by Judge Gertner. (fmr) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

PACER
Sept. 22, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [30-1] motion to extend time to 10/8/99 to respond to motion to intervene . [EOD Date 9/22/99] (fmr) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

PACER
31 Sept. 30, 1999

Motion by Boston, City of for leave to file brief in excess of 20 pgs. , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 10/01/1999)

PACER
32 Sept. 30, 1999

Memorandum by Boston, City of in opposition to [25-1] motion to certify class action , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 10/01/1999)

PACER
33 Sept. 30, 1999

Exhibits by Boston, City of [32-1] opposition memorandum (fmr) (Entered: 10/01/1999)

PACER
34 Sept. 30, 1999

Motion by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe for leave to file brief in excess of 20 pgs. , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 10/01/1999)

PACER
35 Sept. 30, 1999

Memorandum by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe in opposition to [25-1] motion to certify class action , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 10/01/1999)

PACER
Oct. 1, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [31-1] motion for leave to file brief in excess of 20 pgs. . [EOD Date 10/1/99] (fmr) (Entered: 10/01/1999)

PACER
Oct. 1, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [34-1] motion for leave to file brief in excess of 20 pgs. . [EOD Date 10/1/99] (fmr) (Entered: 10/01/1999)

PACER
37 Oct. 8, 1999

Response by Boston, City of in opposition to [29-1] motion to intervene , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 10/12/1999)

PACER
Oct. 8, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [28-1] motion to continue class certification hearing, Motion hearing set for 2:00 10/27/99 for [25-1] motion to certify class action . [EOD Date 10/8/99] (fmr) (Entered: 10/08/1999)

PACER
Oct. 12, 1999

Motion to intervene as plaintiffs # 29 sent to chambers with opposition (fmr) (Entered: 10/12/1999)

PACER
38 Oct. 20, 1999

Motion by Katrina Mack for leave to file reply brief , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 10/20/1999)

PACER
39 Oct. 20, 1999

Reply/response by Katrina Mack to [35-1] opposition memorandum, [32-1] opposition memorandum , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 10/20/1999)

PACER
Oct. 20, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [38-1] motion for leave to file reply brief . [EOD Date 10/20/99] (fmr) (Entered: 10/20/1999)

PACER
40 Oct. 27, 1999

Motion by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of for leave to file reply , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 10/28/1999)

PACER
41 Oct. 28, 1999

Sur reply by Suffolk County to reply to [25-1] motion to certify class action filed. (fmr) (Entered: 10/28/1999)

PACER
42 Oct. 28, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Clerk's Notes: re: motion hearing held. Oral arguement held and motions taken under advisement Court Reporter: hagopian (fmr) (Entered: 11/01/1999)

PACER
Oct. 28, 1999

Motion hearing re: [25-1] motion to certify class action Motion hearing held (fmr) (Entered: 11/01/1999)

PACER
Oct. 28, 1999

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [40-1] motion for leave to file reply . [EOD Date 10/28/99] (fmr) (Entered: 10/28/1999)

PACER
43 Jan. 6, 2000

Motion by Katrina Mack for discovery , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 01/10/2000)

PACER
44 Feb. 16, 2000

Judge Nancy Gertner . Order entered granting [25-1] motion to certify class action granting [29-1] motion to intervene . [EOD Date 2/17/00] (fmr) (Entered: 02/17/2000)

PACER
45 Feb. 16, 2000

Judge Nancy Gertner . Memorandum and Order entered. granting [25-1] motion to certify class action granting [29-1] motion to intervene [EOD Date 2/17/00] (fmr) (Entered: 02/17/2000)

PACER
53 Feb. 16, 2000

Intervenor's complaint by Joanne Maniscalco, Christine Daley, Denise Gasparini, Alice Buckley against Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 04/14/2000)

PACER
46 March 1, 2000

Joint statement by Katrina Mack, Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of , re: litigation schedule, filed. (fmr) (Entered: 03/01/2000)

PACER
47 March 2, 2000

Motion by Boston, City of to stay pending interlocutory appeal , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

PACER
48 March 2, 2000

Certificate of Consultation re: [47-1] motion to stay pending interlocutory appeal , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

PACER
50 March 6, 2000

Response by Katrina Mack in opposition to [49-1] motion to stay, [47-1] motion to stay pending interlocutory appeal , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 03/06/2000)

PACER
March 6, 2000

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [43-1] motion for discovery . [EOD Date 3/6/00] (fmr) (Entered: 03/06/2000)

PACER
March 6, 2000

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered denying [49-1] motion to stay . [EOD Date 3/6/00] (fmr) (Entered: 03/06/2000)

PACER
March 6, 2000

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [46-1] litigation schedule. Court accepts plaintiffs proposal in para A2, defendants proposals in Para B 1,2 [EOD Date 3/6/00] (fmr) Modified on 03/10/2000 (Entered: 03/06/2000)

PACER
March 6, 2000

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered denying [47-1] motion to stay pending interlocutory appeal . [EOD Date 3/6/00] (fmr) (Entered: 03/06/2000)

PACER
51 March 8, 2000

Response by Katrina Mack in opposition to [47-1] motion to stay pending interlocutory appeal , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 03/10/2000)

PACER
52 April 4, 2000

Judge Nancy Gertner . Order entered, consolidating cases . [EOD Date 4/5/00] (fmr) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

PACER
April 5, 2000

Case closed. This case has been consolidated with Ford v. Suffolk County. All pleadings should be filed in the lead case. Cases have been consolidated for all purposes including trial (fmr) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

PACER
April 5, 2000

Consolidated Member Case. . Lead Case Number: 1:98 11346 (fmr) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

PACER
April 5, 2000

Evidentiary hearing on summary judgment set at 2:30 1/10/01 . (fmr) (Entered: 04/05/2000)

PACER
54 April 6, 2000

Answer by Suffolk County, Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe to [53-1] intervenor complaint , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 04/14/2000)

PACER
55 Dec. 18, 2000

Motion by Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of for Melissa Garand to withdraw as attorney , filed. (fmr) (Entered: 12/18/2000)

PACER
56 Dec. 18, 2000

Notice of appearance of attorney for Richard J. Rouse, Jane Doe, Boston, City of by Kathleen M. Cawley, filed. (fmr) (Entered: 12/18/2000)

PACER
Dec. 18, 2000

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [55-1] motion for Melissa Garand to withdraw as attorney (Terminated attorney Melissa J. Garand for Jane Doe, attorney Melissa J. Garand for Richard J. Rouse, attorney Melissa J. Garand for Suffolk County . [EOD Date 12/18/00] (fmr) (Entered: 12/18/2000)

PACER
57 April 24, 2002

Judge Nancy Gertner. Order of reference entered for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Referred to: Senior Judge Mazzone for: mediation to case(s) 1:98-cv-12511. (jf) (Entered: 04/25/2002)

PACER
58 April 29, 2002

Notice of appearance of attorney for Katrina Mack in 1:98-cv-12511 by Myong J. Joun, filed. c/s (jf) (Entered: 05/01/2002)

PACER
July 1, 2002

Case reopened. (See Lead Case 98-11346) Fairness Hearing set for 9/26/02. (jf) Modified on 07/01/2002 (Entered: 07/01/2002)

PACER
60 July 10, 2002

Letter by Howard Friedman in 1:98-cv-12511 dated: 7/9/02 to: Ms. Molloy (clerk) re: request that 60-day settlement order of dismissal be vacated, filed. (jf) (Entered: 07/19/2002)

PACER
Oct. 24, 2002

Case no longer consolidated with 98-11346. (jf) (Entered: 10/24/2002)

PACER
Oct. 24, 2002

Case no longer referred to ADR. (jf) (Entered: 10/24/2002)

PACER
61 Nov. 13, 2002

Assented to Motion by plaintiffs in 1:98-cv-12511 to set December 13, 2002 as the deadline for reviewing late claims , filed. c/s (jf) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

PACER
Dec. 2, 2002

Judge Nancy Gertner. Endorsed Order entered granting [61-1] motion to set December 13, 2002 as the deadline for reviewing late claims. cc:cl [EOD Date 12/2/02] (jf) (Entered: 12/02/2002)

PACER
62 Dec. 5, 2002

Motion by plaintiffs in 1:98-cv-12511 for an order of approval for payment of the claims administrator , filed. c/s (jf) (Entered: 12/05/2002)

PACER
63 Dec. 10, 2002

Notice of assent to plaintiff's motion for an order of approval for payment of the claims administrator by City of Boston, in 1:98-cv-12511, filed. c/s (jf) (Entered: 12/12/2002)

PACER
64 Jan. 3, 2003

Judge Nancy Gertner. Order of the Court Granting Approval for Payment of the Claims Administrator entered. cc:cl [EOD Date 1/3/03] (jf) (Entered: 01/03/2003)

PACER
Jan. 3, 2003

Letters sent to Attorney Friedman. (jf) (Entered: 01/03/2003)

PACER
Jan. 3, 2003

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [62-1] motion for an order of approval for payment of the claims administrator. cc:cl [EOD Date 1/3/03] (jf) (Entered: 01/03/2003)

PACER
Jan. 3, 2003

Judge Nancy Gertner. Endorsement re: [63-1] Allowing defendant City of Boston's assent to plaintiff's motion for an order of approval for payment of the claims administrator. (jf) (Entered: 01/03/2003)

PACER
65 Jan. 10, 2003

Assented to Motion by Katrina Mack in 1:98-cv-12511 for an order granting thirty-one claimants permission to file late claims , filed. c/s (jf) (Entered: 01/10/2003)

PACER
Jan. 10, 2003

Proposed Order granting Thirty-one claimants permission to file late claims by Katrina Mack in 1:98-cv-12511 received for filing. (jf) (Entered: 01/10/2003)

PACER
66 Jan. 15, 2003

Judge Nancy Gertner. Order Granting Thirty-one claimants permission to file late claims entered. cc:cl [EOD Date 1/23/03] (jf) (Entered: 01/23/2003)

PACER
Jan. 15, 2003

Judge Nancy Gertner . Endorsed Order entered granting [65-1] motion for an order granting thirty-one claimants permission to file late claims. PROPOSED ORDER ATTCH, listing all 31 names. [EOD Date 1/15/03] (mcm) (Entered: 01/15/2003)

PACER
68 Feb. 3, 2003

Memorandum by Katrina Mack in 1:98-cv-12511 in support of [67-1] motion to enforce the settlement agreement by ordering Suffolk County to pay $5 million plus interest to the settlement fund, filed. c/s (jf) (Entered: 02/04/2003)

PACER
69 Feb. 3, 2003

Affidavit of Howard Friedman in 1:98-cv-12511 , re: [67-1] motion to enforce the settlement agreement by ordering Suffolk County to pay $5 million plus interest to the settlement fund , filed. (jf) (Entered: 02/04/2003)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 13, 1998

Closing Date: 2005

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Women subjected to a strip/body cavity search in the Suffolk County Jail prior to their first court appearance between 12-10-1995 and 9-20-1999.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

City

City of Boston

County

Suffolk County

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 1:98-cv-12511

District of Massachusetts 1:98-11346

District of Massachusetts 1:00-cv-11485

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 2002 - 2005

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Strip search policy (facilities)

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medical care, unspecified

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