Case: Craft v. County of San Bernardino

5:05-cv-00359 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: May 3, 2005

Closed Date: 2008

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Case Summary

On May 3, 2005, three inmates who had been housed at the San Bernardino County Jail filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the County of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiffs asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as monetary damages, alleging that their constitutional rights had been violated by the defendants' policy sanctioning the systematic st…

On May 3, 2005, three inmates who had been housed at the San Bernardino County Jail filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the County of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiffs asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as monetary damages, alleging that their constitutional rights had been violated by the defendants' policy sanctioning the systematic strip searching of all detainees who pass through the county jail system, regardless of the nature of the crime prompting their detention. They claimed that the searches occurred in full view of jailors and detainees of the opposite sex, and took place even when the detainee in question had already been ordered released on bail after making an appearance in court.

On February 16, 2006, the defendants asked the District Court to dismiss the case. On March 23, 2006, the District Court (Judge Stephen G. Larson) dismissed the portion of the complaint where the plaintiffs were attempting to sue Sheriff Penrod in his official capacity, and the Court also dismissed the portion of the complaint being brought under the California Constitution. With regard to the other portions of the complaint, the Court denied the motion to dismiss.

On October 11, 2006, the District Court officially certified four plaintiff classes, with a number of sub-classes. The classes were defined as: 1) pre-arraignment arrestees, 2) court returns entitled to release, 3) challenge to manner in which searches were conducted, and 4) transports.

The plaintiff classes asked the court for summary judgment, and on December 7, 2006, the District Court (Judge Larson) partially granted their request, holding that the policy of strip searching arrestees returning from court in a group setting when they were entitled to be released was unreasonable and that the policy of strip-searching pre-arraignment arrestees charged with crimes not involving drugs or violence who were transferred from short-term to long-term jails was also unreasonable. Craft v. County of San Bernardino, 468 F.Supp.2d 1172 (C.D.Ca. 2006).

On September 21, 2007, the parties entered into a settlement agreement, which was preliminarily approved by the District Court. According to the document, the County of San Bernardino agreed to pay $25,500,000.00 to the plaintiff class in order to fully settle the claims against them. All fees were to be paid out of this settlement fund. In addition, the defendants agreed to discontinue strip-searches of arrestees who would fall into any of the certified classes in this lawsuit, and the plaintiffs agreed to release all claims that they had against the defendants.

On April 1, 2008, the District Court approved the settlement. Each claimant will receive $700-800 on average ($50 minimum). The named plaintiffs will share a total payout of $200,000. Class attorney's fees were set at $6,325,000 -- 25% of the class damages.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (7/9/2008)

People

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5:05-cv-00359

Docket (PACER)

Sept. 21, 2007

Sept. 21, 2007

Docket
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Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendants' Motion to Dismiss

March 23, 2006

March 23, 2006

Order/Opinion

2006 WL 4941829

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Third Amended Class Action Complaint

July 6, 2006

July 6, 2006

Complaint
86

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Order Granting Motion for Class Certification

Oct. 11, 2006

Oct. 11, 2006

Order/Opinion
113

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Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

Dec. 7, 2006

Dec. 7, 2006

Order/Opinion

468 F.Supp.2d 1172

130

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Stipulation and Order Granting Preliminary Approval to Class Settlement (with Settlement Agreement attached as Exhibit A)

Sept. 21, 2007

Sept. 21, 2007

Settlement Agreement

Docket

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Last updated April 6, 2025, 10:51 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 May 3, 2005

COMPLAINT against defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod, DOES.(Filing fee $ 250) Demand for Jury Trial. , filed by plaintiffs Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez.(am, ) (Entered: 05/10/2005)

PACER
2 May 3, 2005

CERTIFICATION of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez. (am, ) (Entered: 05/10/2005)

PACER
May 3, 2005

20 Day Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery)[1] as to County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 05/10/2005)

PACER
May 3, 2005

NOTICE TO COUNSEL re Eastern Division Pilot (am, ) (Entered: 05/10/2005)

PACER
May 3, 2005

FAX number for Attorney Donald W Cook, Robert Mann is 213-252-0091. (am, ) (Entered: 05/10/2005)

PACER
3 May 12, 2005

STANDING ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson,(am, ) (Entered: 05/13/2005)

PACER
4 July 19, 2005

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod, DOES amending Complaint - (Discovery)[1]; Demand for jury trial,filed by plaintiffs Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez (am, ) (Entered: 07/20/2005)

PACER
Aug. 4, 2005

20 Day Summons Issued re Amended Complaint, [4] as to County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 08/05/2005)

PACER
5 Aug. 24, 2005

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson: ORDER granting defendant County of San Bernardino answer due 9/8/2005; San Bernardino Sheriffs Department answer due 9/8/2005; Gary Penrod answer due 9/8/2005 by Judge Stephen G. Larson (am, ) (Entered: 08/25/2005)

PACER
6 Aug. 25, 2005

ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson: Scheduling Conference set for 10/17/2005 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephen G. Larson.(am, ) (Entered: 08/26/2005)

PACER
7 Aug. 25, 2005

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson: Notice and Order to Show Cause re Consent form [Eastern Division Civil Pilot Program]. The parties are directed to fiel such notice of consent or non-consent no later than 10/11/05. (am, ) (Entered: 08/26/2005)

PACER
8 Aug. 25, 2005

CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Rosemary Ryan, Defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department. (am, ) (Entered: 08/26/2005)

PACER
9 Aug. 25, 2005

ANSWER to First Amended Complaint, [4] with JURY DEMAND filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod.(am, ) (Entered: 08/26/2005)

PACER
11 Aug. 29, 2005

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge Stephen G. Larson, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 08/31/2005)

PACER
12 Aug. 31, 2005

NOTICE of scheduling meeting of counsel order and order to show cause re consent form filed by plaintiffs Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez. (am, ) (Entered: 09/01/2005)

PACER
13 Aug. 31, 2005

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge Stephen G. Larson, ALL PARTIES having consented in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by plaintiffs Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 09/08/2005)

PACER
15 Sept. 9, 2005

STIPULATION to Change date for Initial Scheduling Conference from 10/17/05 to 10/31/05 filed by plaintiffs Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez. Lodged order. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 09/15/2005)

PACER
14 Sept. 13, 2005

ORDER ON STIPULATION TO CHANGE DATE FOR INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. Based on the stipulation of the parties and good cause appearing therefore, the Court orders that the initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 10/17/05, be rescheduled to 10/31/05, 3:00 PM. IT IS SO ORDERED, by Judge Stephen G. Larson. (de, ) (Entered: 09/14/2005)

PACER
16 Sept. 19, 2005

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiffs Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez. re Executed Order on stipulation to change date for initial scheduling conference was served on 9/8/05. (am, ) (Entered: 09/28/2005)

PACER
17 Oct. 17, 2005

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan filed; (am, ) (Entered: 10/17/2005)

PACER
18 Oct. 28, 2005

STIPULATION TO EXTEND DATE BY WHICH PLAINTIFFS ARE TO FILE A MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION. GOOD CAUSE APPEARING, IT IS ORDERED that the date for filing plaintiffs class certification motion be stayed until December 30, 2005, by Judge Stephen G. Larson. (de, ) (Entered: 11/01/2005)

PACER
19 Oct. 28, 2005

STIPULATION to File Second Amended Complaint [1]. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED BY AND AMONG ALL PARTIES through their undersigned counsel, that Plaintiffs may have until 11/30/05, to file and serve their Second Amended Complaint, adding plaintiffs, adding an injunctive relief claim, and otherwise modifying the complaint in certain respects. Defendants will have until on or before 12/20/05 to respond to Plaintiffs Second Amended Complaint, filed by plaintiffs Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez. (de, ) (Entered: 11/01/2005)

PACER
20 Oct. 31, 2005

MINUTES: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE PURSUANT TO FRCP 26(f). The court convened a scheduling conference, pursuant to FRCP 26(f). Court and counsel discussed the case management and thereafter the court set the following schedule: See attachment "Schedule of Trial and Pretrial Dates." Counsel stipulated pursuant to the mandatory settlement procedures to have this case assigned to an outside mediator or retired judge for settlement conference. The Court approves the request. IT IS SO ORDERED, by Judge Stephen G. Larson. Court Reporter: Phyllis Preston. (de, ) (Entered: 11/02/2005)

PACER
21 Nov. 1, 2005

SCHEDULING ORDER (See document for specifics) 1. Establishing a Discovery cut-off Date of 10/31/06, 2. Non-Discovery Motion Hearing Cutoff date of 1/8/07, 3. Setting Final Pretrial Conference for 1/29/07, at 3:00 PM, 4. Setting Jury Trial Date of 3/6/07 at 9:00 AM, by Judge Stephen G. Larson. (de, ) (Entered: 11/02/2005)

PACER
22 Dec. 16, 2005

STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson (see document for further information)(am, ) (Entered: 12/19/2005)

PACER
23 Dec. 20, 2005

NOTICE of entry of order re stipulated protective order filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 12/21/2005)

PACER
24 Jan. 31, 2006

STIPULATION AND ORDER TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT, by Judge Stephen G. Larson. (de, ) (Entered: 02/01/2006)

PACER
25 Jan. 31, 2006

SECOND AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod amending Complaint - (Discovery) [1], filed by plainitffs Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch, Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez (de, ) (Entered: 02/01/2006)

PACER
26 Feb. 6, 2006

NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Stephen G. Larson, ORDERING Second Amended Complaint submitted by Plaintiffs Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch received on 2/3/06 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Second Amended complaint entered 2/1/06.(am, ) (Entered: 02/10/2006)

PACER
27 Feb. 10, 2006

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson : the county of San Bernardino produce the personal information of persons described here-in-above in Paragraph 10. The production will be provided on a compact disc. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the date for hearing on plaintiffs Class Certification be vacated until such time as plaintiffs can make application to the Court for a later hearing date, but that such hearing date shall be on or before 8/1/06.(la, ) (Entered: 02/13/2006)

PACER
28 Feb. 13, 2006

Mail Returned addressed to Cynthia Anderson-Barker re 24 STIPULATION AND ORDER TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT (am, ) (Entered: 02/14/2006)

PACER
29 Feb. 15, 2006

NOTICE of entry of Stipulation and Order to obtain court order regarding the release of personal information of person booked into San Bernardino County Detention Facilities filed by defendants San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 02/16/2006)

PACER
30 Feb. 16, 2006

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6); Memorandum of points and authorities filed by defendants San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. Motion set for hearing on 3/13/2006 at 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephen G. Larson. (am, ) (Entered: 02/17/2006)

PACER
32 Feb. 16, 2006

DECLARATION of Alan Westervelt in support of MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6) [30] filed by defendants San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 02/17/2006)

PACER
33 Feb. 16, 2006

REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE in support of MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6)[30] filed by defendants San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 02/17/2006)

PACER
34 Feb. 16, 2006

APPENDIX OF CASE LAW AND STATUTES in support of MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6)[30] filed by defendants San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 02/17/2006)

PACER
35 Feb. 16, 2006

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by defendants San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6); DECLARATION of Barbara S. Huff in support of MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6)[30]; DECLARATION of Alan Westervelt in support of MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6) [30] etc , was served on 2/16/06. (am, ) (Entered: 02/17/2006)

PACER
36 March 3, 2006

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson: RE MOTION to Dismiss [30]. Motion continued for hearing on 3/20/2006 at 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephen G. Larson.(am, ) (Entered: 03/06/2006)

PACER
37 March 7, 2006

OPPOSITION to MOTION to Dismiss [30] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 03/08/2006)

PACER
38 March 7, 2006

DECLARATION of Paul J. Estuar in support of plaintiffs opposition to defendants MOTION to Dismiss [30] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 03/08/2006)

PACER
39 March 10, 2006

REPLY to opposition to MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(6)[30] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 03/14/2006)

PACER
40 March 13, 2006

APPLICATION to Shorten Time for hearing on defendants Motion for Protective Order filed by defendants San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. Lodged Proposed Order. (am, ) (Entered: 03/14/2006)

PACER
41 March 13, 2006

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson setting hearing on defendant's APPLICATION to Shorten Time for hearing[40]. Motion set for hearing on 4/10/2006 at 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephen G. Larson. Plaintiff's opposition shall be filed on or before 3/27/06 and any reply, if any, shall be filed by 4/3/06.Tape #: None. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 03/15/2006)

PACER
42 March 15, 2006

REQUEST to Withdraw Motion for Protective Order filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 03/17/2006)

PACER
March 15, 2006

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re Order shortening time submitted by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 03/17/2006)

PACER
44 March 23, 2006

ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson : granting in part and denying in part [30] Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs section 1983 claim against Sheriff Penrod in his official capacity is DISMISSED, and that portion of plaintiffs third cause of action for violations of section seven and thirteen to article one of the California Constitution is DISMISSED. In all other aspects, defendants motion to dismiss is DENIED. (am, ) (Entered: 03/24/2006)

PACER
46 April 7, 2006

STIPULATION regarding defendants Answer to plaintiffs Second Amended Complaint filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 04/11/2006)

PACER
47 April 7, 2006

ANSWER to Second Amended Complaint, [25] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod.(am, ) (Entered: 04/11/2006)

PACER
45 April 11, 2006

NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE due to Unavailability of Judicial Officer filed. The previously asssigned Magistrate Judge is no longer available. Pursuant to directive of the Chief Magistrate Judge and in accordance with the rules of this Court, the case has been returned to the Clerk for reassignment. This case has been reassigned to Magistrate Judge Oswald Parada for any discovery and/or post-judgment matters that may be referred. Case number will now read ED CV 05-359 SGL (OPx). (la, ) (Entered: 04/11/2006)

PACER
48 April 11, 2006

STIPULATION for Leave To Take the Deposition of plaintiff Ranette Sanchez at Central California Womens Facility in Chowchilla California filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 04/12/2006)

PACER
April 11, 2006

Judge Stephen G. Larson added. Judge Stephen G. larson no longer assigned to case. (la, ) (Entered: 04/11/2006)

PACER
49 June 12, 2006

DEFENDANTS REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO TAKE THE DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF RANETTE SANCHEZ AT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA WOMENS FACILITY IN CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA AND ORDER. The deposition will be conducted on a mutually convenient date for the parties, by Judge Stephen G. Larson. (de, ) (Entered: 06/15/2006)

PACER
50 July 5, 2006

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson: The date for fling the Plaintiffs Class Certification be continued to 9/8/06, and the hearing on said motion be continued to 10/2/06 @ 10:00 a.m. Further Jury Trial continued for 5/8/2007 at 09:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson. Pretrial Conference continued for 4/17/2007 at 11:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson. Any cutoff dates previously set by the court are continued for 60 days.(am, ) (Entered: 07/06/2006)

PACER
51 July 10, 2006

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file Third Amended Complaint; Memorandum of points and authorities filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, DOES, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. Motion set for hearing on 7/31/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson. Lodged Propsosed Order & 3rd Amended Complaint. (am, ) (Entered: 07/11/2006)

PACER
53 July 14, 2006

ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#06-066) Amending Order 06-56 approved by Judge Alicemarie H. Stotler. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the creation of the calendar of Judge Andrew J. Guilford, and Order of the Chief Judge No. 06-56, ED 05-359 SGL (OPx), was noted to be transferred from the calendar of Judge Stephen G. Larson to the calendar of Judge Andrew J. Guilford. Upon further review, the case was found to be part of a related group of cases and ineligible for transfer. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the transfer of case ED 05-359 to Judge Guilford is hereby VACATED. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge ED CV 05-359 SGL (OPx).(la, ) (Entered: 07/19/2006)

PACER
54 July 21, 2006

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS)NOTICE RE: PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT (FILED 7/10/06): Pursuant to the Order of the Chief Judge issued July 14, 2006, the within action has been returned from Judge Guilford to Judge Stephen G. Larson, for all further proceedings. The hearing and oral argument on the above-referenced motion will be heard before District Judge Stephen G. Larson, Larson, on July 31, 2006, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom One of the above-referenced court. ?IT IS SO ORDERED.[RE: MOTION for Leave to file Third Amended Complaint[51] Court Reporter: none. (jh, ) Modified on 7/21/2006 (jh, ). (Entered: 07/21/2006)

PACER
July 21, 2006

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) NOTICE RE: PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT (FILED 7/10/06): Pursuant to the Order of the Chief Judge issued July 14, 2006, the within action has been returned from Judge Guilford to Judge Stephen G. Larson, for all further proceedings. The hearing and oral argument on the above-referenced motion will be heard before District Judge Stephen G. Larson, in Courtroom One of the above-referenced court. IT IS SO ORDERED.[RE: MOTION for Leave to file Third Amended Complaint[51] Court Reporter: none. (jh, ) (Entered: 07/21/2006)

PACER
55 July 24, 2006

(IN CHAMBERS)ORDER CONTINUING HEARING ON MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT: Currently set for hearing in this case is a motion for leave to file a third amended complaint, set for July 31, 2006. Opposition to this motion was due no later than July 17, 2006. The Court is informed that the County of San Bernardino served upon plaintiffs' counsel an unconformed opposition to this motion. This opposition was not filed with the Court.The hearing on the motion for leave to file a third amended complaint is continued to August 14, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom One of the above referenced court. Should the County wish to oppose the motion, it shall file its opposition thereto no later than July 31, 2006. Reply, if any, shall be filed no later than August 7, 2006. IT IS SO ORDERED.[RE: MOTION for Leave to file Third Amended Complaint[51], Set Deadlines/Hearings: Motion set for hearing on 8/14/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson]Court Reporter: none. (jh, ) (Entered: 07/24/2006)

PACER
56 July 24, 2006

REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE in support of Opposition to MOTION for Leave to file Third Amended Complaint[51] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered:

PACER
58 Aug. 1, 2006

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson: To Change Hearing Date for MOTION for Leave to file Third Amended Complaint [51], Motion reset for hearing on 8/21/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson.(am, ) (Entered: 08/01/2006)

PACER
59 Aug. 4, 2006

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) Plaintiff's Notice of Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint(filed 7/10/06): Counsel and/or parties are hereby notified that the hearing on the above-referenced motions is hereby CONTINUED on calendar for oral argument from August 21, 2006, to August 28, 2006, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom One of the above-referenced court. Any reply papers shall be filed no later than August 14, 2006. IT IS SO ORDERED.[Set deadlines/Hearings: Motion set for hearing on 8/28/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson] Court Reporter: None. (jh, ) (Entered: 08/04/2006)

PACER
60 Aug. 14, 2006

REPLY filed by Plaintiffs to Opposition to [57] (vc, ) (Entered: 08/15/2006)

PACER
61 Aug. 17, 2006

ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson granting plaintiffs MOTION for Leave to file Third Amended Complaint[51]. The 3rd amended complaint previously lodged shall be deemed filed as of 8/17/06. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 08/18/2006)

PACER
62 Aug. 17, 2006

THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod, DOES amending Amended Complaint, [25] ,filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. Jury demand. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 08/18/2006)

PACER
63 Sept. 5, 2006

JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANTS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Stephen G. Larson: ORDER granting defendants County of San Bernardino answer due 9/11/2006; San Bernardino Sheriffs Department answer due 9/11/2006; Gary Penrod answer due 9/11/2006 by Judge Stephen G. Larson (am, ) (Entered: 09/06/2006)

PACER
64 Sept. 6, 2006

STIPULATION AND ORDER TO FILE OVERLONG CLASS CERTIFICATION MOTION by Judge Stephen G. Larson: Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification may exceed the 25 page limit.(am, ) (Entered: 09/07/2006)

PACER
65 Sept. 8, 2006

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Class Certification filed by plaaintiff Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. Motion set for hearing on 10/2/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson. (am, ) (Entered: 09/11/2006)

PACER
66 Sept. 8, 2006

MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION for Class Certification [65] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 09/11/2006)

PACER
67 Sept. 8, 2006

DECLARATIONS of Robert Mann, Donald W. Wook and Cynthia Anderson-Barker re MOTION for Class Certification [65] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 09/11/2006)

PACER
69 Sept. 8, 2006

DECLARATION of Paul L. Estuar in support of MOTION for Class Certification [65] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 09/11/2006)

PACER
70 Sept. 8, 2006

PROPOSED TRIAL PLAN submitted in support of MOTION for Class Certification [65] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 09/11/2006)

PACER
71 Sept. 11, 2006

ANSWER to Third Amended Complaint, [62] Demand for jury trial filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod.(am, ) (Entered: 09/12/2006)

PACER
72 Sept. 11, 2006

DECLARATION of Richard A. Berk in support of MOTION for Class Certification [65] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 09/13/2006)

PACER
73 Sept. 11, 2006

DECLARATION of Colleen Flynn re class representative statements filed by Plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 09/13/2006)

PACER
74 Sept. 14, 2006

AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion filed by Plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch re MOTION for Class Certification [65] : Motion set for hearing on 10/2/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson. (am, ) (Entered: 09/15/2006)

PACER
75 Sept. 15, 2006

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment, or in the alternative MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. Motion set for hearing on 10/30/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson. Lodged Propsoed Judgment and Statement. (am, ) (Entered: 09/18/2006)

PACER
76 Sept. 15, 2006

MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION for Summary Judgment [75] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 09/18/2006)

PACER
77 Sept. 15, 2006

DECLARATION of Paul J. Estuar in support of MOTION for Summary Judgment [75] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 09/18/2006)

PACER
78 Sept. 18, 2006

OPPOSITION to MOTION for Class Certification [65] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 09/20/2006)

PACER
79 Sept. 18, 2006

DECLARATION of Sergeant Jay Blankenship in support of opposition to MOTION for Class Certification [65] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 09/20/2006)

PACER
80 Sept. 21, 2006

SUBMISSION OF SIGNED DECLARATIONS of Class Representative plaintiffs filed by Plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 09/22/2006)

PACER
81 Sept. 25, 2006

REPLY to opposition to MOTION for Class Certification [65] filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost,

PACER
83 Sept. 29, 2006

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS): Counsel and/or parties are hereby notified of a continuance of the hearing on plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, etc., (Filed 9/15/06) from October 30, 2006, to November 20, 2006, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom One of the above-referenced court. IT IS SO ORDERED. By Judge Stephen G. Larson [Re: MOTION for Summary Judgment MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment[75], Set Deadlines/Hearings:Motion set for hearing on 11/20/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson.Court Reporter: none. (jh, ) (Entered: 09/29/2006)

PACER
84 Oct. 2, 2006

MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Stephen G. Larson RE: MOTION for Class Certification [65]. Court hears oral argument and takes the matter under submission. Court Reporter: Theresa Lanza. (am, ) (Entered: 10/03/2006)

PACER
85 Oct. 6, 2006

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel defendant County of San Bernardino to Further Respond Without Objections to Requests for Production; REQUEST for Award of Attorney Fees and Expenses filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. Motion set for hearing on 11/7/2006 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Oswald Parada. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 10/11/2006)

PACER
87 Oct. 6, 2006

STIPULATION in support of plaintiff's Motion to Compel; Declaration of Colleen Flynn filed by plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 10/11/2006)

PACER
86 Oct. 11, 2006

ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson GRANTING Plaintiff's MOTION for Class Certification[65] (jh, ) (Entered: 10/11/2006)

PACER
88 Oct. 17, 2006

STIPULATION AND ORDER TO CHANGE HEARING DATE ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Judge Stephen G. Larson: Resetting Hearing Date as to MOTION for Summary Judgment MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment [75] Motion reset for hearing on 12/4/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson.(am, ) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

PACER
89 Oct. 20, 2006

DECLARATION of Ranette Sanchez re Class Representative Duties filed by Plaintiffs Veronica Williams, Rosemary Ryan, Karen Craft, Ranette Sanchez, Georgina Frost, Elroy Hardy, Betty Welch. (am, ) (Entered: 10/24/2006)

PACER
90 Oct. 27, 2006

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Oswald Parada granting plaintiffs MOTION to Compel production of the requested documents [85]. Defendants shall produce responsive documents in their possession, custody or control, no later than 11/27/06, or other mutually agreed-upon date. Plaintiffs request for sanctions is denied. The hearing currently scheduled for 11/7/06 at 9:30am is hereby vacated.Tape #: None. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 11/01/2006)

PACER
91 Nov. 6, 2006

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) Counsel and/or parties are hereby notified that a status conference is hereby set down on calendar for December 4, 2006, at 10:00 a.m, to be heard following the hearing on defendant's motion for summary judgment scheduled for the same date and time in Courtroom #1 of the above-referenced court. IT IS SO ORDERED.[Set Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference set for 12/4/2006 11:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson.Court Reporter: None. (jh, ) Modified on 11/6/2006 (jh, ). Modified on 11/6/2006 (jh, ). (Entered: 11/06/2006)

PACER
92 Nov. 6, 2006

STIPULATION AND ORDER TO CONTINUE TRIAL DATE by Judge Stephen G. Larson: 50 Jury Trial continued for 9/18/2007 at 09:30 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson. Pretrial Conference continued for 8/20/2007 at 11:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson.(am, ) (Entered: 11/06/2006)

PACER
Nov. 6, 2006

See docket entry #91, Setting Status Conference set for 12/4/2006 10:00 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson. (jh, ) (Entered: 11/06/2006)

PACER
93 Nov. 20, 2006

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION for Summary Judgment [75] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 11/21/2006)

PACER
94 Nov. 20, 2006

REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE in support of Opposition to MOTION for Summary Judgment[75] filed by defendant County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 11/21/2006)

PACER
95 Nov. 20, 2006

DECLARATION of Barbara S. Huff in support of Oppostion to MOTION for Summary Judgment [75] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 11/21/2006)

PACER
96 Nov. 20, 2006

DECLARATION of Captain Robert Fonzi in support of Opposition to MOTION for Summary Judgment [75] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 11/21/2006)

PACER
97 Nov. 20, 2006

DECLARATION of Daniel Garcia in support of Opposition to MOTION for Summary Judgment [75] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 11/21/2006)

PACER
98 Nov. 20, 2006

DECLARATION of Lieutenant Michael Kollar in support of Opposition to MOTION for Summary Judgment [75] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 11/21/2006)

PACER
99 Nov. 20, 2006

DECLARATION of Deputy Carlos Piro in support of Opposition to MOTION for Summary Judgment [75] filed by defendants County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, Gary Penrod. (am, ) (Entered: 11/21/2006)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 3, 2005

Closing Date: 2008

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Four classes certified: (1) Pre-Arraignment Arrestees (three sub-classes), (2) Court Returns Entitled to Release, (3) Challenge to Manner in Which Searches are Conducted, and (4) Transports.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

County

County of San Bernardino

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 5:05-cv-00359

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Male

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Strip search policy (facilities)

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