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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF

CALIFORNIA (Western Division - Los Angeles) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:93-cv-04142-MRP-RC

USA v. Torrance City of, et al Assigned to: Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer Referred to: Magistrate Judge Rosalyn M. ChapmanDemand: $0 Cause: 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment)

Date Filed: 07/14/1993 Date Terminated: 09/23/1996 Jury Demand: None Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

PlaintiffUnited States of America represented by A Marisa Chun

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass 1 Ferry Bldg, Ste 200 San Francisco, CA 94111 415-391-4800 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David Y Chen Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom 4 Embarcadero Center Ste 3800 San Francisco, CA 94111 415-984-6400 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Donna J Ford AUSA - Office of US Attorney Tax Division 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 7211 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-894-2875 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Elizabeth I Hack

US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division P O Box 65968 Washington, DC 20035 202-514-2168 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED James P Turner US Department of Justice Civil Rights Div-Housing & Civ Enforce P O Box 65998 Washington, DC 20035-5998 202-514-6140 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Leon W Weidman AUSA - Office of US Attorney Civil Division 300 N Los Angeles St, Ste 7516 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-894-4061 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Leslie T Annexstein US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division P O Box 65968 Washington, DC 20035 202-514-2168 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED M Yasmin Cader Federal Public Defender 321 East 2nd Street Los Angeles, CA 90012-4202 213-894-7560 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Philip K Eure US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division P O Box 65968 Washington, DC 20035 202-514-2168 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Terree Allan Bowers Howrey 550 South Hope Street, Suite 1100 Los Angeles, CA 90071 213-892-1882 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William B Fenton US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division P O Box 65968 Washington, DC 20035 202-514-2168 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.

Defendant

Torrance City of The

represented by Amy Nicole Keroes Latham & Watkins 633 W 5th St, Ste 4000 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2007 213-485-1234 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Blair G Connelly Latham & Watkins 633 W 5th St, Ste 4000 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2007 213-485-1234 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

John L Fellows, III Torrance City Attorneys Office 3031 Torrance Blvd Torrance, CA 90503-5059 310-618-5810 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Lisa Von Eschen Latham & Watkins 633 W 5th St, Ste 4000 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2007 213-485-1234 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Thomas L Pfister Latham & Watkins 633 W 5th St, Ste 4000 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2007 213-485-1234 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Wayne S Flick Latham & Watkins 633 W 5th St, Ste 4000 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2007 213-485-1234 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William C Bottger, Jr AUSA - Office of US Attorney Criminal Div - US Courthouse 312 N Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90012-4700 213-894-2434 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

The City of Torrance Police Department

represented by Amy Nicole Keroes (See above for address)

LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Blair G Connelly (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED John L Fellows, III (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Lisa Von Eschen (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Thomas L Pfister (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Wayne S Flick (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William C Bottger, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

Joseph De Ladurantey Police Chief (in his official capacity)

represented by Amy Nicole Keroes (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Blair G Connelly (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED John L Fellows, III

(See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Lisa Von Eschen (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Thomas L Pfister (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Wayne S Flick (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William C Bottger, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

The City of Torrance Fire Department

represented by Amy Nicole Keroes (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Blair G Connelly (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED John L Fellows, III (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Lisa Von Eschen (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Thomas L Pfister (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Wayne S Flick (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William C Bottger, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

Scott Adams Fire Chief (in his official capacity)

represented by Amy Nicole Keroes (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Blair G Connelly (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED John L Fellows, III (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Lisa Von Eschen (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Thomas L Pfister (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Wayne S Flick (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

William C Bottger, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed # Docket Text

07/14/1993 1 COMPLAINT (Summons(es) issued) (ca) (Entered: 07/15/1993)

07/16/1993 2 ORDER TO REASSIGN CASE by Judge Irving Hill Case reassigned to Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer for all further proceedings , Case referred to Mag Judge George H. King for discovery (cc: all counsel) (et) (Entered: 07/16/1993)

08/23/1993 3 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by defendant Torrance City of, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Scott Adams for more definite statement ; motion hearing set for 10:00 9/20/93; req for judicial ntc. (lisp) (Entered: 08/25/1993)

08/23/1993 LODGED order submitted by defendant Torrance City of, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Scott Adams (lisp) (Entered: 08/25/1993)

09/03/1993 4 MEMORANDUM by plf United States in opp to dfts' motion for more definite statement [3-1]. (gk) (Entered: 09/08/1993)

09/13/1993 5 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF PA by dfts in suppt of motion for more definite statement [3-1]. (gk) (Entered: 09/14/1993)

09/20/1993 6 MINUTES by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer: granting dft's motion for more definite statement [3-1]. Cnsl for plf to prepare A/C. Cnsl for dft to prepare ord. CR: Beth Esther Zaccaro. (gk) (Entered: 09/22/1993)

09/29/1993 LODGED PROPOSED ORDER submitted by dfts gr mot for a more definite stmt (Fwd to CRD). (gk) (Entered: 10/05/1993)

10/01/1993 7 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that dfts' motion for more definite statement [3-1] is GR. Fur ORD that the U.S., within 20 days after entry of this ord, file & serve an A/C. Fur ORD that pending svc & filing of plf United States' 1st A/C, the time fo4r dfts' resps to plf's 1st set of interrogs & 1st & 2nd reqs for documents shall be ext to & including the 20 day following

the svc & filing of said 1st A/C. (gk) (Entered: 10/04/1993)

10/21/1993 8 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by plf. (gk) (Entered: 10/22/1993)

11/12/1993 9 ANSWER by dfts City of Torrance City, City of Torrance Police Department, Police Chief Joseph De Ladurantey (in his official capacity), The City of Torrance Fire Department, & Fire Chief Scott Adams (in his official capacity) to First Amended Complaint [8-1]. (gk) (Entered: 11/16/1993)

12/17/1993 10 JOINT REPORT OF EARLY MEETING OF COUNSEL Length of trial est 14 days. (gk) (Entered: 12/20/1993)

12/21/1993 11 JOINT STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer re confidential material [see document for details]. (gk) (Entered: 12/22/1993)

12/27/1993 12 [STIPULATED] PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer. (gk) (Entered: 01/06/1994)

12/27/1993 13 [STIPULATED] PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer (see document for fur details). (gk) (Entered: 01/06/1994)

01/04/1994 14 NOTICE by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer of ; status conference set on 10:00 2/7/94 . Each pty appearing in this actn shall be represented at the MSC by the atty responsible for the conduct of the trial of the actn. (gk) (Entered: 01/06/1994)


01/12/1994 46 ORIGINAL DECLARATION of Richard E. Biddle by dfts. (gk) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

01/31/1994 16 JOINT STATUS REPORT. (gk) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

02/07/1994 17 MINUTES by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer: ; 1st status conference held . Cnsl to file a list of all large issues to be tried & how they will be tried by 5/31/94. Crt ORD non expert discov to be completed by 8/31/94 & expert discov completed by 11/30/94. Cnsl to file summary jgm mots by 10/31/94. Crt sets ; pretrial conference on 1:30 2/6/95 ; trial set on 10:00 3/7/95 . CR: Beth Esther Zaccaro. (gk) (Entered: 02/08/1994)

02/14/1994 53 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer re expert discovery cutoff; deadline for filing summary jgm mots 7/31/95 ; pretrial conference on 8/28/95 ;trial set on 10/2/95 . (gk) (Entered: 02/18/1995)

05/31/1994 18 STATEMENT of the case; exhibits A through K by defendants. (et) (Entered: 06/01/1994)

06/01/1994 19 Summary of the factual and legal issues to be tried and its proposal re the manner in which to try this case by plf (et) (Entered: 06/06/1994)

08/12/1994 20 STATUS CONFERENCE STATEMENT by dfts. (gk) (Entered: 08/18/1994)


08/19/1994 22 MEMORANDUM by plf United States of America in support of its mot for an ext of time in which to complete discovery. (gk) (Entered: 08/25/1994)

08/19/1994 23 RESPONSE by plf United States of America to dfts' stat conf stmt [20-1]. (gk) (Entered: 08/25/1994)

08/19/1994 25 MOTION by plf United States of America for an extension of tim ein which to complete discovery ; motion hearing set for 10:00 9/12/94. (gk) (Entered: 09/09/1994)

08/19/1994 26 NOTICE by plf United States of America motion for an extension of time in which to complete discovery [25-1] 10:00 9/12/94. (gk) (Entered: 09/09/1994)

08/22/1994 24 RESPONSE by plf United States of America to dfts' stat conf stmt [20-1]. (gk) (Entered: 08/25/1994)

08/22/1994 27 MINUTES by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer: Cnsl to meet w/ Magistrate Judge King at a date to be set by the Crt. CR: Margaret Babykin. (gk) (Entered: 09/09/1994)

08/29/1994 28 WITHDRAWAL by plf United States of America of motion for an extension of time in which to complete discovery [25-1]. (gk) (Entered: 09/09/1994)

08/29/1994 29 NOTICE by plf United States of America ; IN COURT HEARING RE: Discovery Conference bef Magistrate Judge King set on 2:00 9/13/94 . (gk) (Entered: 09/09/1994)

08/30/1994 30 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by dfts City of Torrance Police, Police Chief Joseph De Ladurantey, City of Torrance Fire Department, & Fire Chief Scott Adams to compel interrog resps or, in the alt, for leave to propound addtl interrogs ; motion hearing set for 9:00 9/13/94. (gk) (Entered: 09/09/1994)

08/31/1994 31 DISCOVERY PLAN filed by plf United States. (gk) (Entered: 09/12/1994)

09/06/1994 32 OPPOSITION by plf United States of America to dfts' motion to compel interrog [30-1] or leave to propound addtl interrogs [30-2]. (gk) (Entered: 09/12/1994)

09/06/1994 33 RESPONSE by dfts City of Torrance, City of Torrance Police Department, Police Chief Joseph De Ladurantey, City of Torrance Fire Department, and Fire Chief Scott Adams to plf's discovery plan [31-1]. (gk) (Entered: 09/12/1994)

09/12/1994 34 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCOVERY PLAN by plf United States of America [31-1]. (gk) (Entered: 09/13/1994)

09/13/1994 35 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by City of Torrance, City of Torrance Police Department, Police Chief Joseph De Ladurantey, City of Torrance Fire Department, & Fire Chief Scott Adams to quash plf United States' Rule 45 subpoenas ; motion hearing set for 2:00 9/13/94. (gk) (Entered: 09/26/1994)

09/15/1994 36 NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCY AND ORDER by Magistrate Judge George H. King that the plf's opp to dft's mot to quash, lodged 9/13/94, is to be fld & processed. (gk) (Entered: 09/26/1994)

09/15/1994 37 OPPOSITION by plf United States to dfts' motion to quash plf United States' Rule 45 subpoenas [35-1]. (gk) (Entered: 09/26/1994)

09/15/1994 38 MINUTES by Magistrate Judge George H. King: ; In court hearing held on 9/13/94 . Crt rules as follows: The United States' req for discovery back to 1981 is GR; dfts' motion to compel interrog resps [30-1], construed as a motion for leave to propound addtl interrogs [30-2] is GR. The crt expresses no view on the merits of the interrogs. The United States is GR lv to propound an equal number of addtl interrogs if fur discov is permitted following the crt's review of the United States' specific discov plan. CR: n/a. (gk) (Entered: 09/26/1994)

11/28/1994 39 APPLICATION by defendant Torrance City of, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Scott Adams ext of time to resp to 2nd discov plan. (mco) (Entered: 12/08/1994)

11/28/1994 40 NOTICE of Discrep - 2nd discov plan - orig & judge's copy not b;uebacked - It is ord that doc is to be filed. (mco) (Entered: 12/08/1994)

11/28/1994 41 NOTICE plf 2nd Disco Planby plaintiff USA (mco) (Entered: 12/08/1994)

12/09/1994 42 RESPONSE by dfts & opp to plf's 2nd discov plan [34-1]; dfts' prop discov plan. (gk) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

12/09/1994 43 DECLARATION of David Friedland, Ph.D. by dfts. (gk) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

12/09/1994 44 DECLARATION of Richard E. Biddle by dfts. (gk) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

12/09/1994 45 DECLARATION of Richard M. Singleton, Ph.D. by dfts. (gk) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

12/15/1994 47 CORRECTIONS by plf United States of America to 2nd discov plan [34-1]. (gk) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

12/15/1994 48 RESPONSE by plf United States of America to dfts' appl for ext of time to resp to plf's 2nd discov plan [39-1]. (gk) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

12/15/1994 49 MINUTES by Magistrate Judge George H. King: Crt conducts telephone hrg on plf's proposed discovery plan. [See document for details]. All discovery approved in this Ord shall be subject to the time limitations imposed by the DCO date established by the District Judge. Only those types of discovery which can be done within the discov period are allowed. Parties are to cooperate fully in the taking of all discov. CR: n/a. (gk) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

01/04/1995 189 SUPPL MEMO RE PTYS JNT STIP RE by plaintiff to motion to compel depositions [185-1] (jc) (Entered: 01/08/1996)

02/02/1995 50 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer. (gk) (Entered: 02/18/1995)

02/06/1995 51 MINUTES by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer: Cnsl to file stip to reset dates for pre-trial & trial. Cnsl for dft to file mot for summaray jgm. CR: Beth Esther Zaccaro. (gk) (Entered: 02/18/1995)

02/13/1995 52 THIRD DISCOVERY PLAN [34-1] filed by plf United States. (gk) (Entered: 02/18/1995)

02/16/1995 54 RESPONSE by dfts & opp to plf's 3rd discov plan [52-1]; req for sanctions. (gk) (Entered: 02/18/1995)

02/16/1995 54 RESPONSE & OPPOSITION to plf's third discov plan; REQUEST by dfts for sanctions. (gk) (Entered: 02/18/1995)

02/16/1995 55 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of req for sanctions [54-1]. (gk) (Entered: 02/18/1995)

02/21/1995 56 REPLY by plf United States of America to dfts' resp & opp to plf's 3rd discov plan [54-1]; & opp to dfts' req for sanctions. (gk) (Entered: 03/01/1995)

02/21/1995 57 MINUTES by Magistrate Judge George H. King: Crt conducts telephone conf w/ cnsl re united States' 3rd Discovery Plan [52-1]. Crt rules that dft City of Torrance shall disclose to plf's cnsl, by the close of business on 2/13/95 a list of names, home addresses & home telephone numbers of the lesser of all or 10 of the current African American non-sworn employees in the Torrance Police Department. Moreover, if any of the said persons appear on the United States' list of wits for trial, the parties agree that dfts may take the depo of such persons at a mutually convenient time & place. Dfts' request for sanctions [54-1] is DEN. CR: n/a. (gk) (Entered: 03/09/1995)

03/07/1995 58 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by dfts for partial summary judgment ; motion hearing set for 10:00 4/3/95; memo of PA in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 03/09/1995)

03/07/1995 LODGED PROPOSED ORDER submitted by plfs (FWD TO CRD) (gk) (Entered: 03/09/1995)

03/07/1995 LODGED Stmt of Uncontrov Facts & Concls of Law submitted by dfts (FWD TO CRD) (gk) (Entered: 03/09/1995)

03/07/1995 59 DECLARATION of William L. Ghio by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [58-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/09/1995)

03/07/1995 60 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [58-1] (gk) (Entered: 03/09/1995)

03/07/1995 61 DECLARATION of Michael F. Tamble by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [58-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/09/1995)

03/20/1995 62 DECLARATION of M. Yasmin Cader in supprt opposition to defts' mot defts' mot for partial S/J by plaintiff USA re [58-1] (et) (Entered: 03/21/1995)

03/20/1995 63 DECLARATION of M. Yasmin Cader in supprt of memo in opposition to deft's mot for partial S/J by plaintiff USA re [58-1] (et) (Entered: 03/21/1995)

03/20/1995 64 NOTICE by plf United States of America of aprs of A. Marisa Chun, M. Yasmin Cader, & David Y. Chen. (gk) (Entered: 03/23/1995)

03/20/1995 65 STATEMENT OF GENUINE ISSUES by plf United States of America in opp to dfts' motion for partial summary judgment [58-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/23/1995)

03/20/1995 68 DECLARATION of Malcolm Moore by plf United States of America in suppt of opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm [67-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/23/1995)

03/20/1995 69 DECLARATION of Maura H. Swan by plf United States of America in suppt of opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm [67-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/23/1995)

03/20/1995 70 DECLARATION of Andrea P. DeShazo by plf United States of America in suppt of opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm [67-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/23/1995)

03/22/1995 66 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer re length of plf's opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm, that the United States should be permitted to exceed the 35 page limitation by no more than 20 pages. (gk) (Entered: 03/23/1995)

03/22/1995 67 MEMORANDUM OF PA by plf United States of America in suppt of opp to dfts' motion for partial summary judgment [58-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/23/1995)

03/27/1995 71 AMENDMENTS TO DECLARATIONS by plf United States of America to decls in suppt of opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm [70-1], [69-1], [68-1], [63-1], [62-1]; correction to stmt of genuine issues in opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm [65-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/29/1995)

03/27/1995 72 AMENDED DECLARATION of Maura H. Swan by plf United States of America in suppt of opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm [69-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/29/1995)

03/27/1995 73 AMENDED DECLARATION of Andrea P. DeShazo by plf United States of America in suppt of opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm [70-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/29/1995)

03/27/1995 74 REPLY by dfts re motion for partial summary judgment [58-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/29/1995)

03/27/1995 75 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [58-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/29/1995)

03/27/1995 76 DECLARATION of Lt. Paul W. Besse by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [58-1]. (gk) (Entered: 03/29/1995)

03/27/1995 77 NOTICE by dfts of lodging of bound volumes of Bullock, Moore & Hopson evaluations. (gk) (Entered: 03/29/1995)

03/27/1995 LODGED Copies of monthly & daily evaluations submitted by dfts (FWD TO CRD) (gk) (Entered: 03/29/1995)

04/03/1995 78 MINUTES by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer: Crt takes dft's motion for partial summary judgment [58-1] under submission. CR: Beth Esther Zaccaro. (gk) (Entered: 04/15/1995)

04/11/1995 79 [STIPULATED] PROTECTIVE ORDER (fld 12/27/93) & executed nondisclosure agreement filed by dfts. (gk) Modified on 04/15/1995 (Entered: 04/15/1995)

04/11/1995 80 [STIPULATED] PROTECTIVE ORDER (fld 1/6/94) & executed nondisclosure agreement fld by dfts. (gk) (Entered: 04/15/1995)

04/11/1995 81 [STIPULATED] PROTECTIVE ORDER (fld 12/27/93) & executed nondisclosure agreement fld by dfts. (gk) (Entered: 04/15/1995)

04/13/1995 82 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer re dfts mot for partial summary judgment [58-1]: 1) den w/ respect to the clm that dfts' liability is limited by the operation of the statute of limitations or laches; 2) gr w/ respect to the USA's clm that the Field training Officer Prog of the Torrance Policie Dept is maintained as an instrument of disparate treatment in viol of Title VII of the Civil Rgihts Act of 1964, 42 USC S 2000e et seq. (ENT 4/17/95), mld cpys & nots. (lori) (Entered: 04/17/1995)

04/13/1995 83 Stmt of Uncontroverted facts and conclusions of law by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer (lori) (Entered: 04/17/1995)

05/23/1995 84 JOINT STIPULATION and AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that deadline for filing summary jgm mots 9/11/95 ; pretrial conference on 1:30 10/16/95 ;trial (phase I) set on 10:00 11/14/95 . (gk) (Entered: 06/02/1995)

06/05/1995 85 MOTION by dfts City of Torrance, City of Torrance Police Department, Police Chief Joseph De Ladurantey, City of Torrance Fire Deptment, & Fire Chief Scott Adams in limine to exclude evidence re lateral hiring of police officers . (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/05/1995 LODGED PROPOSED ORDER submitted by dfts (FWD TO CRD) (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/05/1995 86 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts City of Torrance, City of Torrance Police Department, Police Chief Joseph De Ladurantey, City of Torrance Fire Department & Fire Chief

Scott Adams in auppt of mot in limine to exclude evidence re lateral hiring of police officers [85-1]. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/06/1995 87 EX PARTE APPLICATION by dfts to stay depos; memo of PA in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)


06/06/1995 88 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of ex parte appl to stay depos [87-1]. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/07/1995 89 OPPOSITION by plf United States to dfts' ex parte appl to stay depos [87-1]. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/07/1995 90 DECLARATION of Joel Lefkowitz, Ph.D. by plf United States of America. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/07/1995 91 DECLARATION of Philip K. Eure by plf United States of America. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/07/1995 92 NOTICE OF ERRATA by dfts re mot in limine to exclude evidence re lateral hiring of police officers [85-1]. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/08/1995 93 MINUTES by Magistrate Judge George H. King: Dfts' ex parte application to stay depos [87-1] is DEN. Depos shall cont as scheduled. Fur, dfts are ORD to accept svc of the depo ntcs on behalf of their former employees who served as subject matter experts or to reveal the last known home addresses of said former employees within 48 hours hereof. CR: n/a. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/09/1995 94 EX PARTE APPLICATION by dfts for reconsideration re appl to stay depos; memo of PA in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)


06/09/1995 95 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of ex parte appl for reconsideration re appl to stay depos [94-1]. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/12/1995 96 OPPOSITION by plf United States to dfts' motion in limine to exclude evidence re lateral hiring of police officers [85-1]. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/12/1995 LODGED PROPOSED ORDER submitted by plf (FWD TO

CRD) (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/12/1995 97 DECLARATION of David Y. Chen by plf United States in suppt of opp to dfts' mot in limine to exclude evidence re lateral hiring of police officers [96-1]. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/12/1995 98 MINUTES by Magistrate Judge George H. King: Dfts' ex parte application for reconsideration re appl to stay depos [94-1] is DEN. The Ord of 6/8/95 requiring dfts to accept svc of the depo ntcs on behalf of their former employees who served as subject matter experts or to reveal their last known home addresses stands. CR: n/a. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/13/1995 99 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by plf United States to compel discovery and motion seeking protective order ; motion hearing set for 9:00 7/25/95; memo of PA in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/13/1995 100 JOINT STIPULATION re motion to compel discov [99-1]/motion seeking protective ord [99-2]; memo of PA in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/13/1995 101 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by plf United States in suppt of mot to compel discovery [99-1]/motion for protective ord [99-2]; exhs A through M. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/13/1995 102 DECLARATION of David Y. Chen by plf United States in connection w/ parties joint stip re mot to compel discov/mot seeking protective ord [100-1]. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/13/1995 103 OPPOSITION by plf United States to dfts' ex parte appl for reconsideration re appl to stay depos [94-1]. (gk) (Entered: 06/15/1995)

06/16/1995 104 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL by dfts of motion in limine to exclude evidence re lateral hiring of police officers [85-1]. (gk) (Entered: 07/07/1995)

06/16/1995 105 MINUTES by Magistrate Judge George H. King: On the Crt's own mot, plf's motion to compel discovery, etc. [99-1], [99-2] noticed for hrg on 7/25/95, will be taken under submission on the papers on that date. No apr by cnsl shall be necessary. Supplemental memo, if any, shall be fld in accordance w/ the Local Rules. Thereafter, the parties will be notified of the crt's ruling by mail. Cnsl are to ensure that a courtesy copy of any document pertaining to the mot is delivered to chambers, Room 1006. CR: n/a. (gk) (Entered: 07/07/1995)

06/29/1995 106 EX PARTE APPLICATION by dfts for protective ord; memo

of PA in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 07/07/1995)


06/29/1995 107 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of ex parte appl for protective ord [106-1]. (gk) (Entered: 07/07/1995)

06/29/1995 108 MINUTES by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer: Crt GR dft's application for protective ord [106-1] in part. Cnsl for dft to prepare amended ord. CR: Beth Esther Zaccaro. (gk) (Entered: 07/07/1995)

06/29/1995 109 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that dfts' ex parte application [106-1] be GR & that a protective ord issue denying the United States the addtl SME depos it seeks. The Ord issd by Magistrate King on 6/8/95 shall remain in effect. The United States shall be permitted to take the depos of the 9 SMEs who are subject to the Magistrate's Ord. Dfts shall immediately provide this Crt with the depo transcripts of 5 of the SMEs deposed to date, & all of the remaining SME depo transcripts, when available, in ord that this Crt may determine whether the United States shall pay dfts' costs &/or reasonable attys fees associated therewith. (gk) (Entered: 07/07/1995)

07/06/1995 110 EX PARTE APPLICATION by plf United States for reconsideration of granting of protective ord re SME depos. (gk) (Entered: 07/07/1995)

07/06/1995 LODGED PROPOSED ORDER submitted by plf (FWD TO CRD) (gk) (Entered: 07/07/1995)

07/06/1995 111 DECLARATION of Philip K. Eure by plf United States. (gk) (Entered: 07/07/1995)

07/10/1995 112 MINUTES: The Deputy is directed to reassign this case by random draw to a U.S. Mag Judge for discovery. Case referred to Discovery Rosalyn M. Chapman by Judge George H. King CR: None (cc: all ptys) (et) (Entered: 07/11/1995)

07/12/1995 116 NOTICE OF MOTION by plf United States for reconsideration of granting of protective ord re SME depos ; motion hearing set for 10:00 8/7/95. (gk) (Entered: 07/24/1995)

07/13/1995 117 MINUTES by Magistrate Judge Rosalyn M. Chapman: This is to advise the parties that, effective 7/10/95, this case has been transferred from the docket of Chief Magistrate Judge George H. King to the docket of Magistrate Judge Rosalyn M. Chapman. CR: n/a. (gk) (Entered: 07/24/1995)

07/14/1995 LODGED Stmt of Uncontrov Facts & Concls of Law submitted by dfts (FWD TO CRD) (gk) (Entered: 07/14/1995)


07/14/1995 113 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by dfts City of Torrance, City of Torrance Police Department, Police Chief Joseph De Ladurantey, City of Torrance Fire Department, & Fire Chief Scott Adams for partial summary judgment ; motion hearing set for 10:00 8/7/95; memo of PA in suppt thereof. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 07/14/1995)

07/14/1995 114 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [113-1]. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 07/14/1995)

07/14/1995 115 DECLARATION of William L. Ghio by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [113-1]. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 07/14/1995)

07/18/1995 118 EX PARTE APPLICATION by plf United States to cont hrg date on dfts' mot for partial summary jgm. (gk) (Entered: 07/24/1995)

07/18/1995 119 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by plf United States in connection w/ parties' joint stip re mot to compel discov/mot seeking protective ord. (gk) (Entered: 07/24/1995)

07/18/1995 120 DECLARATION of David Y. Chen by plf United States in connection w/ supplemental memo in connection w/ parties' joint stip re mot to compel discov/mot seeking protective ord [119-1]. (gk) (Entered: 07/24/1995)

07/18/1995 121 OPPOSITION by dfts to plf's ex parte appl for ext of time re mot for partial summary jgm [118-1]. (gk) (Entered: 07/24/1995)

07/19/1995 122 SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF by dfts re motion to compel discovery [99-1], motion for protective order [99-2]. (gk) (Entered: 07/24/1995)

07/24/1995 123 MEMORANDUM OF PA IN OPPOSITION by dfts to plf's motion for reconsideration re protective ord [116-1]. (gk) (Entered: 07/25/1995)

07/24/1995 124 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of opp to plf's mot for reconsideration re protective ord [123-1]. (gk) (Entered: 07/25/1995)

07/24/1995 125 NOTICE by dfts of lodging depo transcripts. (gk) (Entered: 07/25/1995)

07/24/1995 126 MEMORANDUM OF PA by plf United States of America in suppt of opp to dfts' motion for partial summary judgment [113-1]. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 07/25/1995)

07/24/1995 127 STATEMENT OF GENUINE ISSUES by plf United States of America in opp to dfts' motion for partial summary judgment [113-1]. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 07/25/1995)

07/24/1995 128 DECLARATION of David Y. Chen by plf United States of America. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 07/25/1995)

07/24/1995 129 DECLARATION of Robert Mark Bailey by plf United States of America, Exhs A to Z. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 07/25/1995)

07/24/1995 130 [CONTINUATION OF] DECLARATION of Robert Mark Bailey by plf United States of America, Exhs AA to HHH. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 07/25/1995)

07/25/1995 131 MEMORANDUM DECISION & ORDER by Magistrate Judge Rosalyn M. Chapman: ORD that plf's motion to compel discovery [99-1] is GR. Dfts shall within 10 days, do the following: Supplement their ans to Interrog No. 6, 1st set of Interrogs, providing information from 1/1/94 through 2/28/95; & produce for inspection & copying by plf, at a mutually convenient location, all documents dtd or created between 1/1/94, & 3/1/95, responding to Req Nos 7-10, 12-15, 19, 23-27, 46-51, 56-58 & 64, 1st req for production of documents, & Req Nos 8-10, 12-15, 18, 19, 25-27, & 43-45, 2nd req for production of documents. Dfts' motion for protective order [99-2] is DEN. (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/25/1995 132 MEMORANDUM DECISION & ORDER by Magistrate Judge Rosalyn M. Chapman: Dfts' mot to compel discov is GR. Plf shall, within 10 days, produce for inspection & copying by dfts, at a mutually convenient location, documents 1 through 4 listed on the 5/17/95 privilege log re the depo of Dr. John Miller. Plf's motion for protective order [99-2] is DEN. (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/25/1995 133 AMENDED PROOF OF SERVICE by dfts of memo of PA in opp to plf's mot for reconsideration re protective ord; prop ord; decl of Wayne S. Flick in suppt of opp to mot for

reconsideration re protective ord; ntc of lodging depo transcripts. (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/28/1995 134 MEMORANDUM IN REPLY by plf United States of America to dfts' memorandum in opp to plf's motion for reconsideration re protective ord [116-1]. (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/31/1995 135 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that plf's ex parte application to cont hrg date [118-1] is GR; resetting hearing on dfts' motion for partial summary judgment [113-1] 10:00 8/21/95. United States shall have until 8/7/95 to file its memo in resp to dfts' mot; dfts shall have until 8/14/95 to file their reply memo, if any, the the United States' memo in resp. (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/31/1995 136 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by dfts City of Torrance, City of Torrance Police Department, Police chief Joseph De Ladurantey, City of Torrance Fire Department, & Fire Chief Scott Adams for sanctions ; motion hearing set for 10:00 8/21/95; memo of PA in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/31/1995 137 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of mot for sanctions [136-1]. (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/31/1995 138 REPLY by dfts re partial summary judgment [113-1]. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/31/1995 139 DECLARATION of Stephen E. Gilliam by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [113-1]. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/31/1995 140 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [114-1]. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

07/31/1995 141 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of William L. Ghio by dfts in suppt of mot for partial summary jgm [115-1]. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 08/01/1995)

08/02/1995 142 EX PARTE APPLICATION by plf United States of America for an ord extending time to submit rebuttal rpt(s) & compelling production of documents underlying dfts' expert rpts & opinions or, in the alt, precluding evidence; memo of PA in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 08/05/1995)

08/02/1995 143 MEMORANDUM oF PA by plf United States of America in support of ex parte application to extend time to submit rebuttal rpt(s) & to compel production of documents underlying dfts'

expert rpts & opinions or, in the alt, to preclude evidence [142-1]. (gk) (Entered: 08/05/1995)

08/02/1995 144 DECLARATION of Philip K. Eure by plf United States of America. (gk) (Entered: 08/05/1995)

08/02/1995 145 DECLARATION of Joel Lefkowitz by plf United States of America. (gk) (Entered: 08/05/1995)

08/02/1995 146 DECLARATION of Bernard R. Siskin by plf United States of America. (gk) (Entered: 08/05/1995)

08/02/1995 147 DECLARATION of A. Marisa Chun by plf United States of America in suppt of ex parte appl to extend time to submit rebuttal rpt(s) & to compel production of documents/exhs A through W [142-1]. (gk) (Entered: 08/05/1995)

08/03/1995 148 OPPOSITION by dfts to plf's ex parte appl for an ord extending time to submit rebuttal rpts, etc. [142-1]; memo of PA in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 08/05/1995)

08/03/1995 149 NOTICE by plf United States of America of filing of orig decls of A. Marisa Chun & Philip K. Eure in suppt of ex parte appl extending time to submit rebuttal rpt(s) & compelling production of documents or, in the alt, precluding evidence. (gk) (Entered: 08/05/1995)

08/04/1995 152 MINUTES: resetting hearing on motion for reconsideration of granting of protective ord re SME depos [116-1] 10:00 8/21/95 by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth E. Zaccaro (et) (Entered: 08/09/1995)

08/07/1995 150 Memo of P/A in opposition by plaintiff USA to motion for sanctions [136-1] (et) (Entered: 08/09/1995)

08/07/1995 151 DECLARATION of David Y. Chen in supprt of United States' opposition to mot for sancitons by plaintiff USA re [136-1] (et) (Entered: 08/09/1995)

08/10/1995 153 NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCY AND ORDER by Deputy Clerk to Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that the plf's ntc of mot to extend time to submit rebuttal, lodged 8/8/95, is not to be fld, but instead rejected, & returned to cnsl. (gk) (Entered: 08/14/1995)

08/11/1995 154 NOTICE OF ERRATA by plf United States of America re memo of PA in suppt of opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm & stmt of genuine issues in opp to dfts' mot for partial summary jgm [126-1]. ** FILED UNDER SEAL ** (gk) (Entered: 08/14/1995)

08/14/1995 155 REPLY by dfts re motion for sanctions [136-1]. (gk) (Entered: 08/21/1995)

08/14/1995 156 REPLY by plf United States to dfts' opp to mot to extend time to submit rebuttal rpts & to compel production of documents underlying expert rpts & opinions or, in the alt, precluding evidence. (gk) (Entered: 08/21/1995)

08/17/1995 157 NOTICE by plf United States of hearing of ex parte application to extend time to submit rebuttal rpts & to compel production of documents underlying dfts' expert rpts & opinions or, in the alt, to preclude evidence [142-1] 10:00 8/21/95. (gk) (Entered: 08/21/1995)

08/21/1995 158 MINUTES by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer: Crt DEN plf's motion for reconsideration of granting of protective ord re SME depos [116-1] & DEN dft's motion for sanctions [136-1]. Crt takes dft's motion for partial summary judgment [113-1] under submission. Crt GR USA's ex parte application for an ord extending time to submit rebuttal rpt [142-1]. Cnsl to file a joint stip as to the dates. Cnsl for dft to prepare ord. CR: Beth E. Zaccaro. (gk) (Entered: 08/29/1995)

08/30/1995 159 NOTICE by plf United States of filing of decl. (gk) (Entered: 09/05/1995)

08/30/1995 160 NOTICE OF OBJECTION by plf United States to dfts' proposed ord denying plf's mot for reconsideration re protective ord, etc. (gk) (Entered: 09/05/1995)

08/30/1995 161 DECLARATION of John J. Miller, Ph.D. by plfs. (gk) (Entered: 09/05/1995)

09/01/1995 162 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer re completion of expert discov. (gk) (Entered: 09/05/1995)

09/07/1995 163 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that all documents fld under by pla & dfts in connection w/dfts' motion for partial S/J in this matter shl remain under seal until further ord issues from this Crt (dhl) (Entered: 09/25/1995)

09/07/1995 164 MINUTES: denying motion for partial summary judgment [113-1] by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: B E Zaccaro (dhl) (Entered: 09/25/1995)

09/07/1995 165 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer denying motion for sanctions [136-1], denying motion for reconsideration of granting of protective ord re SME depos [116-1], denying motion for ext of time in which to submit rebuttal reports, etc

(dhl) (Entered: 09/25/1995)

09/25/1995 166 WITNESS list submitted by defendants (dhl) (Entered: 09/29/1995)

09/25/1995 167 Joint EXHIBIT list (dhl) (Entered: 09/29/1995)

09/25/1995 168 MEMO OF CONTENTIONS OF FACT and LAW by defendants (dhl) (Entered: 09/29/1995)

09/25/1995 169 Pre-trial MEMO OF CONTENTIONS OF FACT and LAW by plaintiff USA (dhl) (Entered: 09/29/1995)

09/25/1995 170 WITNESS list submitted by plf United States. (gk) (Entered: 10/13/1995)

09/25/1995 171 NOTICE by plf United States of appearance of Leslie T. Annexstein. (gk) (Entered: 10/13/1995)

10/02/1995 172 NOTICE OF ERRATA by plf United States of America re plf's pre-trial memo of contentions of fact & law [169-1]. (gk) (Entered: 10/13/1995)

10/05/1995 173 EX PARTE APPLICATION by dfts for protective ord; memo of PA & decl oF Blair G. Connelly in suppt thereof. (gk) (Entered: 10/13/1995)


10/06/1995 174 EX PARTE APPLICATION by plf United States of America to compel production of documents. (gk) (Entered: 10/13/1995)

10/06/1995 LODGED PROPOSED ORDER submitted by plfs (FWD TO CRD) (gk) (Entered: 10/13/1995)

10/06/1995 175 OPPOSITION by plf United States to dfts' ex parte appl for protective ord [173-1]. (gk) (Entered: 10/13/1995)

10/06/1995 176 OPPOSITION by dfts to plf's ex parte appl to compel production of documents [174-1]. (gk) (Entered: 10/13/1995)

10/12/1995 177 REPLY to dfts' opposition to by plaintiff USA re [175-1] (et) (Entered: 10/18/1995)

10/16/1995 178 MINUTES: referring to Discovery Rosalyn M. Chapman the application [174-1], referring to Discovery Rosalyn M. Chapman the application [173-1] ; Crt to reset the pretrial conference by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth E. Zaccaro (et) (Entered: 10/20/1995)

10/16/1995 180 MINUTES: Case called. Appearances are made. Crt hears argument, re ex parte applic for protectiveorder & to compel produc of docs. Crt ORDS tht the dfts are to provide to plfs the validation study immediately & the data underlying the validation study NLT 5PM on 10-23-95. Cnsl for pla is to prepare a proposed order for the Crt's signature by Discovery Rosalyn M. Chapman CR: Tape#27 (et) (Entered: 10/23/1995)

10/17/1995 179 AMENDED PROOF OF SERVICE by plaintiff USA of amendment to PTC Ord (et) (Entered: 10/20/1995)

10/24/1995 181 ORDER by Discovery Rosalyn M. Chapman granting the United States're ex parte application to comple produc of docs [174-1], dfts are ord to day 10-16-95 to produce the validation study for the 1995 Biddle Entry Firefighter Test Preparation Manual (TPM) Test. Defts shall also produce all underlying data pertaining to the validity of the exam NLT 10-23-95, 5PM & denying deft's ex parte application for a protective order [173-1] (et) (Entered: 10/26/1995)

10/26/1995 182 SUPPLEMENTAL by plaintiff USA re list [170-1] (et) (Entered: 11/01/1995)

10/26/1995 183 NOTICE of appearance of Derek W. Loeser by plaintiff USA (et) (Entered: 11/01/1995)

11/09/1995 184 MINUTES: ; pretrial conference reset on 1:30 1/29/96 ; trial vac & to be reset at ti of ptc by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth E Zaccaro (jc) (Entered: 11/17/1995)

12/21/1995 185 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by plaintiff USA to compel depositions ; motion hearing set for 9:00 1/10/96 **FI UNDER SEAL** (jc) (Entered: 12/29/1995)

12/21/1995 186 JNT STIPULATION re mtn to compel depos[185-1] **FI UNDER SEAL** (jc) (Entered: 12/29/1995)

12/21/1995 187 DECLARATION of LESLIE T ANNEXSTEIN in suppt by plaintiff USA re mtn to compel depo[185-1] **FI UNDER SEAL** (jc) (Entered: 12/29/1995)

01/04/1996 188 SUPPL MEMO RE JNT STIP re by defendant to motion to compel depositions [185-1] (jc) (Entered: 01/08/1996)

01/04/1996 190 MINUTES: The crt sua sponte took the ntcd mtn off cal & hld a tele conf [185-1] ; Pltfs mtn to compel the depos of Scott A Cameron, Deborah Ford, Ernest Peterman, Giang Hoang To, Jennifer Jo Yueda, Nicole Kraus, Dennis Costello, Martin Serna, Alan Parachini & Julie Sulman is DEN; Mtn to compel

the depos of Dennis Fransden, Dennis Addington, & Jack McDonald is DEN; mtn to compel the depo of at lst 1 individual ea frm the City of Torrance's Police & Fire Depts is DEN; Mtn to compel the cont depo of Richard Biddle is GR; The depo of Richard Biddle shl be sched & completed prior to 1/19/96; Mtn to compel depo respn frm William L Ghio is GR in part. Re 5 inquiries set forth in pltf's memo of p/as Mr Ghio shl respn to inquiry #1,2&5; Exh 187 Mr Ghio's notes of 2/12/93 & exh 301, CPS's "Confidence Band" are not privileged docs under either work prod or the atty client privilege. Accordingly defts contention tht the docs are disclosed inadvertently is w/o merit & defts reqst the the docs be retnd to them is DEN (see doc); The depo of William L Ghio shl be sched & completed prior to 1/19/96 by Discovery Rosalyn M. Chapman CR: n/a (jc) (Entered: 01/08/1996)

01/08/1996 191 NOTICE of ldgng videotape excerpts by dfts (jc) (Entered: 01/09/1996)

01/10/1996 192 MINUTES: by Magistrate Judge Rosalyn M. Chapman; The ptys reqst to modify tht lst sentence of para 5 of the crt's ord of 1/4/96 is GR. The depo of William L Ghio shl be sched & commenced on 2/1/96 at a ti & plc mutually convenient to the ptys & shl cont frm dy to dy theraft until completed; provided, however, tht Dist Judge Mariana R Pfaelzer my modify or vacate this ord at any ti. CR: n/a (jc) (Entered: 01/12/1996)

01/25/1996 193 SUPPL MEMO OF CONTENTIONS OF FACT and LAW by defendant (jc) (Entered: 01/26/1996)

01/26/1996 194 MINUTES: ; pretrial conference cont on 1:30 2/12/96 ; trial cont on 1:30 2/12/96 by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth E Zaccaro (jc) (Entered: 01/30/1996)

01/26/1996 195 MINUTES: IN CHAMBERS the ptys reqst to modify para 4 of the cts ord of 1/4/96 is GR. The depo of Richard Biddle my be completed during the wk of 1/29/95; provided, however, tht Dist Judge Mariana R Pfaelzer may modify or vac this ord at any ti. by Magistrate Judge Rosalyn M. Chapman CR: n/a (jc) (Entered: 01/30/1996)

01/30/1996 196 ERRATA re defts suppl memo of contentions of law re burden of proof by defendant (jc) (Entered: 01/31/1996)

02/12/1996 197 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of in limine to excld evid re 1995 firefighter exam . (ab)

(Entered: 02/13/1996)

02/12/1996 LODGED Order (FWD TO CRD) (ab) (Entered: 02/13/1996)

02/12/1996 LODGED 2nd amd to PTC ord submitted by plaintiff USA (FWD TO CRD) (ab) (Entered: 02/15/1996)

02/12/1996 198 2ND AMENDMENT by plaintiff USA to PTC ord. (ab) (Entered: 02/15/1996)

02/12/1996 199 MINUTES: ; pretrial conference reset for 2:00 3/4/96 ; cnsl to file 1st set of mots in limine and set for 3-4-96 at @ 2:00 pm by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth E. Zaccaro (ab) Modified on 02/15/1996 (Entered: 02/15/1996)

02/13/1996 200 PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER approved by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer the foregoing admissions having been made by the ptys and the ptys having specified the foregoing issue of fact and law remaining to be litigated, this PTC ord shall supersede the pldgings and govern th course of the trial of this cause unless modified to prevent manifest injustice. (ab) (Entered: 02/21/1996)

02/13/1996 201 AMD PTC ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer (ab) (Entered: 02/28/1996)

02/26/1996 202 DECLARATION of A. Marisa Chun by plaintiff USA re [197-1] (ab) (Entered: 02/28/1996)

02/26/1996 203 Opp by plaintiff USA to motion in limine to excld evid re 1995 firefighter exam [197-1] (ab) (Entered: 03/04/1996)

02/29/1996 204 Reply by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of to motion in limine to excld evid re 1995 firefighter exam [197-1] (ab) (Entered: 03/04/1996)

03/01/1996 205 OBJECTIONS by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of to exhs. (ab) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

03/04/1996 206 MINUTES: granting motion in limine to excld evid re 1995 firefighter exam [197-1] ; trial set on 10:00 5/14/96 by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth Zaccaro (ab) (Entered: 03/08/1996)

03/18/1996 207 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by plaintiff USA in limine . (ab) (Entered: 03/19/1996)

03/18/1996 LODGED/PROPOSED Order (FWD TO CRD) (ab) (Entered: 03/19/1996)

03/18/1996 208 DECLARATION of David Y. Chen by plaintiff USA re [207-1] (ab) (Entered: 03/19/1996)

03/19/1996 209 AMD NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by plaintiff USA in limine . (ab) (Entered: 03/20/1996)

03/21/1996 210 EX PARTE APPLICATION by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of for cont hrging on plfs mot in limine. (ab) (Entered: 03/27/1996)


03/25/1996 211 RESPONSE by plaintiff USA to [210-1] (ab) (Entered: 03/27/1996)


03/25/1996 212 MOTION by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of in limine to excld evid re: B-Pad Test and B-Pad Grp . (ab) (Entered: 03/27/1996)

03/25/1996 213 MOTION by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of in limine to excld the suppl rpt of the US expert Dr. Kevin Murphy re alt selection devices ; decl of William L. Ghio in suppt. (ab) (Entered: 03/27/1996)

03/25/1996 214 DECLARATION of William L. Ghio by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of re [213-1] (ab) (Entered: 03/27/1996)

03/25/1996 215 MOTION by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of in limine to excld evid re selection devices for which the US has presented no evid of adverse impact . (ab) (Entered: 03/27/1996)

04/01/1996 216 Opp by plaintiff USA to motion in limine to excld evid re selection devices for which the US has presented no evid of adverse impact [215-1] (ab) (Entered: 04/03/1996)

04/01/1996 LODGED/PROPOSED Order (FWD TO CRD) (ab) (Entered:

04/03/1996)

04/01/1996 217 Opp by plaintiff USA to motion in limine to excld evid re: B-Pad Test and B-Pad Grp [212-1] (ab) (Entered: 04/03/1996)


04/01/1996 218 Opp by plaintiff USA to motion in limine to excld the suppl rpt of the US expert Dr. Kevin Murphy re alt selection devices [213-1] ; decl of William L. Ghio in suppt. (ab) (Entered: 04/03/1996)


04/01/1996 220 ERRATA to ntc of & motn in limine by plaintiff USA (yt) (Entered: 04/16/1996)

04/01/1996 224 NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer on plf opp to mot; rec'd 4-1-96; the doc is not to be fld but instead rejected and rtn to cnsl. (ab) (Entered: 04/16/1996)

04/03/1996 221 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer re P/T scheduing ord. (ab) (Entered: 04/16/1996)

04/03/1996 222 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer granting ex parte application for setting the hrging on mot in limine [210-1] resetting hearing on motion in limine [209-1] 2:00 4/15/96,resetting hearing on motion in limine [207-1] 2:00 4/15/96. (ab) (Entered: 04/16/1996)

04/03/1996 223 NOTICE OF ERRATA by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of to [215-1] (ab) (Entered: 04/16/1996)

04/08/1996 219 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of in suppt of opp to pfls mot in limine. (ab) (Entered: 04/09/1996)

04/08/1996 225 PROOF OF SERVICE by plaintiff USA of US opp memo to dfts mot in limine. (ab) (Entered: 04/16/1996)

04/08/1996 226 Opp by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of to motion in limine [209-1], motion in limine [207-1] (ab) (Entered: 04/16/1996)

04/16/1996 227 MINUTES: denying motion in limine to excld evid re: B-Pad Test and B-Pad Grp [212-1], denying motion in limine to excld the suppl rpt of the US expert Dr. Kevin Murphy re alt selection devices [213-1], GRANT in part DENY in part motion in limine to excld evid re selection devices for which the US has presented no evid of adverse impact [215-1] by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth E. Zaccaro (ab) (Entered: 04/22/1996)

04/16/1996 228 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer granting motion in limine to excld evid re 1995 firefighter exam [197-1]. (ab) (Entered: 04/22/1996)

04/22/1996 229 DECLARATION of David Friedland, Ph D (direct testimony of expert wit) by defendants (jag) (Entered: 04/25/1996)

04/22/1996 230 Narrative STATEMENT of facts by defendants of John J Miller, Ph D re: diparate impact claims (jag) (Entered: 04/25/1996)

04/22/1996 231 DECLARATION of Richard E Biddle (direct testimony of expert wit) by defendants (jag) (Entered: 04/25/1996)

04/24/1996 232 NOTICE OF OBJECTIONS by defendant Torrance City of to propsd ord [0-0]. (ab) (Entered: 04/29/1996)

04/29/1996 233 DECLARATION of John Edward Hunter by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of (yc) (Entered: 05/01/1996)

04/29/1996 234 DECLARATION of John G Berner Ph.D/ by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of commission on Peace Oficer standdards and training. (yc) (Entered: 05/03/1996)

04/29/1996 235 DECLARATION of Richard M Singleton by defendants (yc) (Entered: 05/03/1996)

04/30/1996 236 NOTICE of lodging & marking of transcript of depo of William Ghio by plaintiff USA (twdb) (Entered: 05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 LODGED transcript w/crd under seal, submitted by plaintiff USA (FWD TO CRD) (twdb) (Entered: 05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 237 NOTICE of ldging & marking of trancs of depo of Ricard Deyoung by plaintiff USA (twdb) Modified on 05/07/1996 (Entered: 05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 LODGED transcript under seal submitted by plaintiff USA (FWD TO CRD) (twdb) Modified on 05/07/1996 (Entered:

05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 238 NOTICE of ldging & marking of trancs of depo of William Peterson by plaintiff USA (twdb) Modified on 05/07/1996 (Entered: 05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 LODGED transc under seal submitted by plaintiff USA (FWD TO CRD) (twdb) Modified on 05/07/1996 (Entered: 05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 239 NOTICE of ldging & marking of transc of depo of Harlan Treskes by plaintiff USA (twdb) Modified on 05/07/1996 (Entered: 05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 LODGED transc under seal submitted by plaintiff USA (FWD TO CRD) (twdb) Modified on 05/07/1996 (Entered: 05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 240 NOTICE of ldging & marking of transc of depo of Gary Lacroix by plaintiff USA (twdb) Modified on 05/07/1996 (Entered: 05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 LODGED transc under seal submitted by plaintiff USA (FWD TO CRD) (twdb) (Entered: 05/07/1996)

04/30/1996 244 NOTICE of lodging & marking of transc of depo Elaine Winer by plaintiff USA (twdb) (Entered: 05/07/1996)


04/30/1996 245 NOTICE of ldging & marking of transc of depo Kendall Carter by plaintiff USA (twdb) (Entered: 05/07/1996)


04/30/1996 246 NOTICE of ldging & marking of transc of depo Donald Thompson by plaintiff USA (twdb) (Entered: 05/07/1996)


04/30/1996 247 NOTICE of ldging & marking of transc of depo of Scott Adams by plaintiff USA (twdb) (Entered: 05/07/1996)


04/30/1996 248 NOTICE of ldging & marking of transc of depo of Richard Singleton by plaintiff USA (twdb) (Entered: 05/07/1996)


04/30/1996 262 NOTICE by defendants orig sig page to decl of Richard M Singeton, PH.D/Cooperative personal svc Inc (pj) (Entered: 05/23/1996)

04/30/1996 263 ORIG SIGNATURE PAGE to decl of John G Berner, Ph.D/COMMISSION on peace officer standards & training (pj) (Entered: 05/23/1996)

05/06/1996 241 DECLARATION of Judith Stoikov PH D by defendants (yc) (Entered: 05/07/1996)

05/06/1996 242 Narrative STATEMENT of Bernard R Siskin PHD by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of (yc) (Entered: 05/07/1996)

05/06/1996 243 Expert narrative STATEMENT of Kevin F Murph PHD by plaintiff USA (yc) (Entered: 05/07/1996)

05/07/1996 249 TRIAL briefs submitted by defendants (jag) (Entered: 05/08/1996)

05/07/1996 250 PRE-TRIAL briefs submitted by defendant re: disparate impact (jag) (Entered: 05/08/1996)

05/07/1996 251 Propsd findings of fact and conclusions of law re: disparate impact. (ab) (Entered: 05/08/1996)

05/08/1996 252 NOTICE by plaintiff USA of errate re: plf's Pre trial brief re disparate impact. (yc) (Entered: 05/09/1996)

05/08/1996 253 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer, Plf mot is DENIED w/resp to Calegories III, IV and V. (see fi) (yc) (Entered: 05/10/1996)

05/08/1996 254 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that dfts mot is GRANTED in part, and that the US shall be prescluded fr offering any evidenc at trial relating to selection devices for whdih is has presented no evidence of adverse impact, includinn, but not limited to the Cooperative personnel Serv Inc 1020, 1021, 1021A and 1016 exam. (see filed for further ord) (yc) (Entered: 05/10/1996)

05/08/1996 255 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that dfts mot is DENIED. (yc) (Entered: 05/10/1996)

05/08/1996 256 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer, That dfts mot is denied.

(yc) (Entered: 05/10/1996)

05/10/1996 257 Narrative STATEMENT of Joel Lefkowitz PHD by plaintiff USA (yc) (Entered: 05/13/1996)

05/10/1996 258 NOTICE by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of of lodging of depositon transcripts. (yc) (Entered: 05/13/1996)

05/13/1996 259 STATEMENT of John Pencavel PH.D by plaintiff USA (yc) (Entered: 05/14/1996)

05/13/1996 261 NOTICE by plaintiff addendum to narrative stmt of Joel Lefkowitz PH.D (pj) (Entered: 05/23/1996)

05/14/1996 265 2nd SUPPLEMENTAL by plaintiff USA witness list [170-1] (pj) (Entered: 05/23/1996)

05/14/1996 270 MINUTES: 1st dy C/T . opening stmts md by cnls. Wits CST. Exh ID. Exh adm. Plf rests. Mot of dfts to dism is den. Case cont to 5/15/96 for fur trial... by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Noreen Cerge-Antonelli & Beth Zaccaro (mm) (Entered: 05/31/1996)

05/15/1996 264 SUPPLEMENTAL by plaintiff to the 1st amd jt exh lst (pj) (Entered: 05/23/1996)

05/15/1996 271 MINUTES: 2nd dy C/T. Wits CST. Exhs ID. Exhs adm. Case cont to 5/16/96 for fur trial.. by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Noreen Cergge-Antonelli & Beth Zaccaro (mm) (Entered: 05/31/1996)

05/16/1996 266 SUPPLEMENT by defendants to dft's 2nd amd witness lst (pj) (Entered: 05/23/1996)

05/16/1996 272 MINUTES: 3rd dy C/T. Wits CST. Exhs ID. Exhs adm. Case cont to 5/17/96 for fur trial... by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Noreen Cerge-Antonelli & Beth Zaccaro (mm) (Entered: 05/31/1996)

05/17/1996 273 MINUTES: 4th dy C/T. Wits CST. Exhs ID. Exhs adm. Case cont to 5/21/96 for fur trial... by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Noreen Cerge-Antonelli & Beth Zaccaro (mm) (Entered: 05/31/1996)

05/21/1996 260 OPP by defendant to plf's mot to str portions of expert testimony of Richard Biddle (pj) (Entered: 05/23/1996)

05/21/1996 269 MINUTES:5th day of crt trial; case cont to 5-22-96 for fur trial

by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Maria Beesley (ab) (Entered: 05/29/1996)

05/22/1996 267 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by plaintiff USA in limine to admit evid re: the 1995 biddle firefighter test for the ltd purpose of establishing liability for use of the 1985 test (mm) (Entered: 05/24/1996)

05/22/1996 274 MINUTES: 6th dy C/T. Wits CST. Exhs ID. Exhs adm. Case cont to 5/23/96 for fur trial... by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Noreen Cerge-Antonelli & Beth Zaccaro (mm) (Entered: 05/31/1996)

05/23/1996 268 OPPOSITION by defendant to motion in limine to admit evid re: the 1995 biddle firefighter test for the ltd purpose of establishing liability for use of the 1985 test [267-1] (mm) (Entered: 05/24/1996)

05/23/1996 275 MINUTES: 7th dy C/T. Wits CST. Exhs ID. Exhs adm. Plf rests. Dft rests. Case cont to 5/24/96 for fur trial.. by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Noreen Cerge-Antonelli & Beth Zaccaro (mm) (Entered: 05/31/1996)

05/24/1996 276 MINUTES: 8th dy C/T . Closing arg md by cnsl. Submitted... by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth Zaccaro (mm) (Entered: 05/31/1996)

05/24/1996 278 LIST OF EXHIBITS & WITS (jc) (Entered: 06/18/1996)

06/04/1996 277 Memorandum of decision & ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer. (ENT 6/5/96), mld cpy & ntcs. (twdb) (Entered: 06/05/1996)

06/10/1996 279 NOTICE of ent of ord re burden of proof & decision by defendant (jc) (Entered: 06/18/1996)

07/10/1996 280 OBJECTIONS by plaintiff USA to dfts' amended (proposed) findings of fact and conclusions of law (dhl) (Entered: 07/12/1996)

07/15/1996 281 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer; re trial disparate treatment phase (jc) (Entered: 07/19/1996)

07/22/1996 282 MOTION by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of in limine re ord of proof on pla's hostile work environment allegation (jc) (Entered: 07/23/1996)

07/22/1996 LODGED/PROPOSED Order (FWD TO CRD) (jc) (Entered:

07/23/1996)

07/29/1996 283 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that the trial of the hostile working environment clm shall be cont to a date not earlier than 10/1/96 in ord to permit the ptys to cont their discussions & to permit dfts to coordinate w/ the various city offices & officers, as well as the TPOA. (jag) (Entered: 08/05/1996)

07/29/1996 284 Opposition by plaintiff USA to motion in limine re ord of proof on pla's hostile work environment allegation [282-1] (jag) (Entered: 08/06/1996)

08/02/1996 285 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL by defendants withdrawing motion in limine re ord of proof on pla's hostile work environment allegation [282-1] (jag) (Entered: 08/06/1996)

08/05/1996 286 JNT STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer ; trial cont on 10/8/96 (jc) (Entered: 08/09/1996)

08/21/1996 287 RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 8/21/95 (Re: ) CR: John Turman (fvap) (Entered: 08/23/1996)

09/18/1996 288 FINDINGS of fact and conclusions of law by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer (ENT 9/20/96), mld cpys & ntcs. (twdb) (Entered: 09/20/1996)

09/23/1996 289 STIPULATION and ORDER RE: removal of disparate treatment clms fr crt's active dkt by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer. terminating case . (ENT 9/25/96), MD JS-6, mld cpys. (twdb) (Entered: 09/25/1996)

10/10/1996 290 NOTICE and jnt MOTION AND MOTION by plaintiff USA for conditional entry of stip and ord re Hostile Working environment clm hearing set for 10:00 11/4/96 (yc) (Entered: 10/25/1996)

10/15/1996 291 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer re Hostile workin environment clm(see filed for stip and ord entry) (yc) (Entered: 10/25/1996)

10/22/1996 292 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer the joint mtn seeking conditional approval is hereby withdrawn, and taken off cal [290-1] motion for conditional entry of stip and ord re Hostile Working environment clm ; IN COURT HEARING RE: Fairness hrg set on 10:00 12/9/96 (np) (Entered: 10/29/1996)

11/22/1996 293 RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following

date(s): 5/14/96, 5/15/96, 5/16/96, 5/16/96, 5/17/96, 5/21/96, 5/22/96, 5/23/96, 5/24/96. (Re: ) CR: B. Zaccaro (dmap) (Entered: 11/27/1996)

12/04/1996 LODGED/PROPOSED Order (FWD TO CRD) (dmjr) (Entered: 12/05/1996)

12/09/1996 294 JUDGMENT AND ORDER: by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer against plaintiff USA . The crt now orders that jgm be ent in fav of dfts. The USA sh pay costs to dfts in amnt determined by crt, upon filing by dfts of Memo of Costs. Such Memo sh be filed not later than 30 dys after ent hereof. (ENT 12/10/96), mld cpys & ntcs. (twdb) (Entered: 12/10/1996)

12/09/1996 295 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer re disparate treatment clm (police dept pre-employment background investigations) (dmjr) (Entered: 12/10/1996)

12/09/1996 296 EXHIBITS 2 FILED UNDER SEAL (dmjr) (Entered: 12/10/1996)

12/09/1996 297 MINUTES: ; in court hearing held Crt GRANTS final approval of sttlmnt. by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth E Zaccaro (el) (Entered: 12/11/1996)

12/19/1996 298 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer dfts mot for atty fees & bill of costs fi nlt 12/31/96 for hrg 1/27/96 10am, opp nlt 1/13/97, rply nlt 1/21/97 (dmjr) (Entered: 12/26/1996)

12/31/1996 299 NOTICE by defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of application to the clerk to tax costs (shb) (Entered: 01/02/1997)

12/31/1996 300 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of for award of attorney fees ; Memo of PA in suppt thereof ; motion hearing set for 10:00 1/27/97 (shb) (Entered: 01/02/1997)

12/31/1996 LODGED/PROPOSED Order (FWD TO CRD) for award of atty fees (shb) (Entered: 01/02/1997)

12/31/1996 301 DECLARATION of Wayne S. Flick by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of in suppt of mot for award of atty fees [300-1], in suppt of ntc of

appl to clerk to tax costs [299-1]' Exhs A through M (shb) (Entered: 01/02/1997)

12/31/1996 302 NOTICE by defendant Scott Adams, defendant Torrance Fire Dept, defendant Joseph De Ladurantey, defendant City Torrance Police, defendant Torrance City of of lodging of trial and hearing transcripts re dfts mot for award of atty fees (shb) (Entered: 01/02/1997)

12/31/1996 303 APPENDIX A filed by defendant re [300-1] FILED UNDER SEAL (dmjr) (Entered: 01/06/1997)

12/31/1996 304 APPENDIX filed by defendant re [300-1] FILED UNDER SEAL (dmjr) (Entered: 01/06/1997)

01/13/1997 305 Memo in opp by defendant Torrance City of to motion for award of attorney fees [300-1] (dhl) (Entered: 01/16/1997)

01/13/1997 306 DECLARATION of William C Burns by plaintiff USA (dhl) (Entered: 01/16/1997)

01/13/1997 307 OBJECTIONS by plaintiff to dfts bill of costs (dmjr) (Entered: 01/16/1997)

01/17/1997 308 MINUTES: that the motion for award of attorney fees [300-1] is submitted ; motion hearing vacated by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: B E Zaccaro (dmjr) (Entered: 01/22/1997)

01/21/1997 309 REPLY by defendant to response to motion for award of attorney fees [300-1] (dmjr) (Entered: 01/27/1997)

01/21/1997 310 DECLARATION of Wayne S Flick by defendant re [300-1] (dmjr) (Entered: 01/27/1997)

02/06/1997 311 NOTICE OF APPEAL by plaintiff USA to 9th C/A from Dist. Court ord ent on 12/9/96 [294-1] (cc: Dennis J. Dimsey: Philip K. Eure) Fee: Waived (dmap) (Entered: 02/06/1997)

02/20/1997 312 MINUTES: Crt to set hrg for oral argument on mot for award of atty fees & costs by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth E Zaccaro (lk) (Entered: 02/24/1997)

02/28/1997 313 TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION and ordering form for dates: 8/12/95, CR: John Turman, 5/14/96, 5/15/96,, 5/16/96, 5/17/96, 5/21/96, 5/22/96, 5/23/96, 5/24/96 re transcript [293-1], re transcript [287-1] CR: Beth Zacarro (fvap) (Entered: 02/28/1997)

02/28/1997 314 CERTIFICATE of Record Transmitted to USCA (cc: all parties) (fvap) (Entered: 03/07/1997)

03/06/1997 315 MINUTES: On Crts own motion the matter is reset for argument on dfts motion for award of attorney fees [300-1] 10:00 4/14/97 by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: n/a (lk) (Entered: 03/10/1997)

03/10/1997 316 NOTIFICATION by Circuit Court of Appellate Docket Number appeal [311-1] 97-55290 (dmap) (Entered: 03/17/1997)

04/02/1997 317 COPY of Appellate Court Order: ord setting assessment conference 4/24/97 9:30 a.m. (ghap) Modified on 03/31/1998 (Entered: 04/11/1997)

04/14/1997 318 MINUTES: that the motion for award of attorney fees [300-1] is submitted by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth E Zaccaro (lk) Modified on 03/31/1998 (Entered: 04/17/1997)

05/07/1997 319 COPY of Appellate Court Order: the assessment conf originally sched for 4/24/97, is resched for 5/1/97, at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time. (ghap) Modified on 03/31/1998 (Entered: 05/30/1997)

05/12/1997 320 9th CCA of Appellate Court Order: The crt has determined that this appeal will not be selected from inclusion in the settlement program. All further inquiries regarding this appeal, including req for ext of time, should be directed to clerk's office. The briefing sched set forth in the crt's ord filed 3/10/97, shall remain in effect. (weap) Modified on 03/31/1998 (Entered: 05/30/1997)

11/04/1997 CLERK'S record on appeal transmitted to Circuit [311-1] transcripts: 9 (dlu) (Entered: 11/04/1997)

03/12/1998 321 MINUTES: Dfts mot for atty fees heretofore taken under subm stayed and off calend pending ruling from the 9th CCA; vacating hearing re motion for award of attorney fees [300-1] by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: none (lk) Modified on 03/31/1998 (Entered: 03/17/1998)

03/31/1998 322 MINUTES: crt ords dfts mot for attys' fees heretofore stayed & off calendar pending ruling fr the 9th CCA is vac & ret for fur arg [300-1] 10:00 4/13/98 by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: N/A (lori) (Entered: 04/03/1998)

04/13/1998 323 MINUTES: granting dfts motion for award of attorney fees [300-1]. Dft to subm biling stmt to pla and dft not req to subm a response by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth Zaccaro (lk) (Entered: 04/15/1998)

04/27/1998 324 STIPULATION and ORDER tht the US shall serve on dfts its objs/resps to the amt of fees req ntl 6/12/98; dfts & US shall

thereafter attempt to resolve informally any dispute over the amt of fees sought; if the pties are unable to resolve any differences over the fees sought, the US shall fi/serve any objs/resps ntl 6/29/98. Any objs/resp not fld on/bef 6/29/98 shall be deemed waived; if the US fi objs/resp on/bef 6/29/98, no resp by dfts shall be req unless invited by the crt; & no oral arg on the US' objs/resp shall be set unless the crt, after consider the US' objs/resps, dfts' resp, if any, determines tht such arg is nec by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer (lori) (Entered: 04/28/1998)

05/20/1998 LODGED 9th CCA Ord: Jgm of said Dist Crt hereby is affirmed. (App # 97-55290) (FWD TO CRD) (pjap) (Entered: 05/22/1998)

05/27/1998 325 CERTIFIED COPY of Appellate Court Order: affirming the decision of the District Court [311-1] (Ent 5/28/98), mld cpies & nots. (lori) (Entered: 05/28/1998)

05/27/1998 326 The crt ords tht the MANDATE from Circuit Court of Appeals: affirming is hereby fld & spread upon the mins of this USDC. The rec reflects tht costs of the prevailing pty were taxed by the 9th CCA in the amt of $1,419.50 on 5/15/98. (lori) (Entered: 05/28/1998)

06/02/1998 327 RECORD on appeal returned from U.S. Court of Appeals transcripts: 2 thur 9 (weap) (Entered: 06/10/1998)

06/10/1998 328 2nd Suppl DECLARATION of Wayne S Flick by defendants in suppt of dfts' motion for award of attorney fees [300-1] & bill of costs. (lori) (Entered: 06/11/1998)

06/10/1998 329 2nd REVISED BILL OF COSTS against US & for City of Torrance by defendants (lori) (Entered: 06/11/1998)

06/24/1998 330 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that: A. Dfts shal recover atty fees in the amt of $1,714,727.50 upon entry of approp findings of fact and consl of law. B. Dfts shall recover costs in the amt of $81,032.19 whi includes crt reporter fees, wit fees and copy fees. (lk) (Entered: 06/25/1998)

08/14/1998 332 REQUEST by defendant Torrance City of, et al for clarification re: Award of attys fees. (lk) (Entered: 08/18/1998)

08/17/1998 331 MINUTES: crt ords cnsl for dfts to subm prop fi & concl re award of attys' fees by 8/21/98 & govt to fi objs by 8/28/98 by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: N/A (lori) (Entered: 08/18/1998)

08/19/1998 333 STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer re: Submission of Prop Findings of fact and C/Law (RE; Award of

atty fees). Dfts shall file prop F/F NLT 8/28/98; and pla shall file its obj, if any, NLT 9/11/98. (lk) (Entered: 08/21/1998)

08/21/1998 334 NOTICE OF APPEAL by plaintiff USA to 9th C/A from Dist. Court ord fld 6/24/98 [330-1] (cc: U.S. Dept of Justice; AUSA;Latham & Watkins;John L. Fellows, Wayne S. Flick.) Fee: Waived (ghap) Modified on 09/08/1998 (Entered: 08/24/1998)

08/24/1998 335 PROOF OF SERVICE by plaintiff USA on 8/24/98 of Order re: Submission of Proposed Findings of fact and concl of Law (RE: Award of atty fees). (lk) (Entered: 08/25/1998)

09/04/1998 336 FINDINGS of fact and conclusions of law by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer RE: Award of atty fees to dfts. This ptys have stip that if the City is entitled to an award of atty fees, whi the Crt finds it is--the amt of those fees shall be $1,714,727.50. Accordingly the US shall pay the Citys attys atty fees in this amount (ENT 9/8/98) mld cpys/ntc. (lk) (Entered: 09/08/1998)

09/11/1998 337 Objections by plaintiff USA to dfts [Prop] F/F and Con/Law re motion for award of attorney fees [300-1] (lk) (Entered: 09/14/1998)

09/17/1998 339 DECLARATION of Luis A Lavin by plaintiff USA in suppt of exparte appl to stay enforcement of 9/8/98 ord awarding attys fees pending app [338-1] (jj) (Entered: 09/21/1998)

09/17/1998 338 EX PARTE APPLICATION filed by plaintiff USA to stay enforcement of 9/4/98 ord awarding attys fees pending app ; Lodged propsd ord (jj) (Entered: 09/28/1998)

09/18/1998 340 AMENDED FINDINGS of fact and conclusions of law by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer RE: Award of atty fees to dfts in an amt of $1,714,727.50 (ENT 9/22/98) mld cpy (lk) (Entered: 09/22/1998)

09/18/1998 341 MINUTES:TheCrt has read and consid the USA obj to dfts Prop F/F re award of atty fees. Obj are merely repetitive and meritless. However the Crt now filed its Amd F/F but will not permit any furth filings from either party by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer CR: Beth Zaccaro (lk) (Entered: 09/22/1998)

09/18/1998 342 ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer granting exparte motion to stay enforcement of 9/8/98 ord awarding attys fees pending app [338-1] (dhl) (Entered: 09/22/1998)

09/23/1998 343 TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION and ordering form for dates: 2/20/97, 4/14/97, 4/13/98 CR: Beth Zacarro (fvap) (Entered:

09/24/1998)

09/29/1998 344 RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 2/20/97;4/14/97;4/13/98 (Re: [334-1] ) CR: Beth E. Zaccaro (ghap) (Entered: 10/06/1998)

09/29/1998 345 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 2/20/97 (ghap) (Entered: 10/06/1998)



10/15/1998 348 CERTIFICATE of Record Transmitted to USCA (cc: all parties) (wdc) (Entered: 10/15/1998)

10/21/1998 349 NOTICE OF APPEAL by plaintiff USA to 9th C/A from Dist. Court Amended Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law fld 9/18/98 & ent 9/22/98 [340-1], Ord fld 9/18/98 [342-1] (cc: Philip K. Eure, U. S. Department of Justice; AUSA; Latham & Watkins; John L. Fellows; Wayne S. Flick) Fee: Government Waived. (pjap) (Entered: 10/22/1998)

12/15/1998 350 RECORD on appeal returned from U.S. Court of Appeals re appeal [349-1], re appeal [334-1] transcripts: 1 (pjap) (Entered: 12/15/1998)

12/28/1998 351 NOTIFICATION by Circuit Court of Appellate Docket Number appeal [349-1] 98-56906 (pjap) (Entered: 12/28/1998)

05/19/1999 352 RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date: 4/16/96 (Re: [349-1], [334-1] ) CR: Beth Zaccaro (wdc) (Entered: 05/21/1999)

05/19/1999 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 4/16/96 (wdc) (Entered: 05/21/1999)

05/27/1999 353 RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date: 4/13/98 (Re: [349-1], [334-1] ) CR: Beth E. Zaccaro (wdc) (Entered: 06/02/1999)

05/27/1999 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 4/13/98 (wdc) (Entered: 06/02/1999)

06/21/1999 354 CERTIFICATE of Record Transmitted to USCA-98-56906 (cc: all parties) (wdc) (Entered: 06/21/1999)

03/14/2000 CLERK'S record on appeal transmitted to Circuit vols: 26 transcripts: 14 (1 brown folder document #329) (weap)

(Entered: 03/14/2000)

04/14/2000 355 9th CCA Ord: Applnt's Mot to Supp Rec on App is GR. (98-56503 & 98-56906) (pjap) (Entered: 04/27/2000)

07/14/2000 LODGED 9th CCA Ord tht jgm of said Dist Crt in this cause is affrm (FWD TO CRD) CA #98-56503, 98-56906 (dlu) (Entered: 07/27/2000)

07/21/2000 356 CERTIFIED COPY of Appellate Court Order: Appeals #: 98-56503 & 98-56906 AFFIRMING the decision of the District Court [349-1], AFFIRMING the decision of the District Court [334-1] (ENT: 7/24/00) (send ntc) (jp) (Entered: 07/24/2000)

07/21/2000 357 MANDATE from Circuit Court of Appeals: Appeals #98-56503 & 98-56906 AFFIRMING is hereby fld & spread upon the minutes of this District Court (send) (jp) (Entered: 07/24/2000)

09/20/2000 358 Notice of Satisfaction of Judgment & ORDER by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer that pla USA has fully & finally satisfied said jgm by payment of the full amt to dfts plus interest. Interest on the jgm was calculated from 6/24/98 to 6/29/00 at the rate of 5.413%. The total amt of $1,901889.60 was paid by pla in two installemnts on 7/3/00 & 8/15/00. Accordingly the parties respectfully reqst this action be dism w/prej (ENT 9/21/00) ntc sent (bg) (Entered: 09/21/2000)

09/22/2000 359 RECORD on appeal returned from U.S. Court of Appeals vols: 26 & 1 brown folder of docket no. 329; transcripts: 14 (pjap) (Entered: 10/05/2000)

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