CONSENT ORDER DISMISSING CASE. The Court finds the terms in the Settlement Agreement to be fair and reasonable. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this action be DISMISSED AGREED WITH PREJUDICE as having been fully settled, compromised and adjusted. The clerk is to remove this action from the docket. (See Order for Specifics) Entered and filed 12/18/14. (Signed by District Judge Henry C. Morgan, Jr on 12/18/14). Copies provided as directed 12/18/14. (Attachments: # 1 Settlement Agreement)(ecav, ) (Entered: 12/18/2014)
Memorandum in Support re 39 Joint MOTION to Dismiss filed by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Michael Oehler, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, John F Parrish, Mark Peltonen, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr.. (Antell, Zev) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Michael Oehler, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, John F Parrish, Mark Peltonen, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Consent Order Dismissing Case)(Antell, Zev) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
ORDER GRANTING Plaintiffs' Unopposed 32 Motion to Correct Misnomer. Finding no issue of injustice such as those listed in this Order, and receiving no objection from Defendant, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion. The Clerk is thereby DIRECTED to amend the name of Plaintiff Michael Olitzer to reflect the correct party name: Michael Oehler, as outlined. (See Order for Specifics) Entered and filed 10/24/14. (Signed by District Judge Henry C. Morgan, Jr on 10/24/14). Copies provided to all parties on 10/28/14. (ecav, ) (Entered: 10/28/2014)
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 26 Motion to Compel. The Court DENIES Plaintiffs' Motion as to Interrogatory #10, GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion as to Interrogatories #15 and #25 and Request for Production #10. The Court DENIES Plaintiffs' Motion with respect to Request for Production #9 generally, but GRANTS the Motion concerning specific communications involving Chief Horton discussed at the hearing. Finally, the Court SUSTAINS Defendant'sobjections as to Requests for Production #17 and #18, but permits Plaintiff to file supplemental Requests. Any response to a supplemental request is due within 11 days of service.. Signed by District Judge Henry C. Morgan, Jr and filed on 10/23/2014. (rsim, ) (Entered: 10/24/2014)
Motion Hearing before District Judge Henry C. Morgan, Jr. held on 10/22/2014 re 26 MOTION to Compel Discovery filed by Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, Troy Munday, Matthew P. Wells, Michael Olitzer, Mark Peltonen, Brian Russell, Milan S. Osborne, James K Roenker, Chandra Dorsman, James E Howard, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Jeffrey W. Jochens, Richard D Hudak, W. R. Quillin, Jr., David L. Harrington, Myles W. Bostic, Jr., Michael J. Dugan, Bryan Johnson, Mark Rogers, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr., Robert LaCroix, John F Parrish, Andrew G. Creekmore, Neil Begley, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Kelsey R. Pittman, John R. Wise, Jr., William L. Regula. Appearances: Harris D. Butler, III and Reid H. Ervin appeared for the Plaintiffs; James Cales and Cheran D. Cordell appeared for the Defendant. Hearing held 26 Motion to Compel. Arguments heard. The Court made rulings and findings from the bench. On those items granted, supplementary responses are due w/in 11 days of the date of filing of the requests. The Court directed the parties to set a second settlement conference with Magistrate Judge Tommy E. Miller prior to the FPTC. Court adjourned. (Court Reporter Heidi Jeffreys, OCR.)(lbax, ) (Entered: 10/24/2014)
ORDER DIRECTING the clerk to reassign this matter to an alternate U.S. Magistrate Judge. Due to a settlement conference being conducted on 10/17/14, the undersigned will no longer preside over any contested issues in this case. Entered and filed 10/17/14. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Tommy E. Miller on 10/17/14). Copies provided as directed on 10/20/14.(ecav, ) (Entered: 10/20/2014)
SUPPLEMENTAL RULE 16(b) SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/20/2014 at 11:00 AM in Norfolk Courtroom 2; Jury Trial set for 12/2/2014 at 10:00 AM in Norfolk Courtroom 2. Signed by District Judge Henry C. Morgan, Jr. on 10/16/14 and filed 10/17/14. (lbax, ) (Entered: 10/17/2014)
Settlement Conference Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tommy E. Miller and filed on 10/7/14. Copies distributed to all parties 10/7/14.(ldab, ) (Entered: 10/07/2014)
MOTION to Amend/Correct Misnomer by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Michael Olitzer, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, John F Parrish, Mark Peltonen, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr.. (Antell, Zev) (Entered: 10/07/2014)
ORDER entered and filed 9/23/14 as to Plaintiffs' 26 MOTION to Compel Discovery filed on 8/19/14. As outlined in this Order, it is ORDERED that the motion to compel will be deemed withdrawn unless counsel contact the Courtroom Deputies at 757-222-7222 by October 7, 2014, to schedule a hearing. (See Order for Specifics) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Tommy E. Miller on 9/23/14). Copies provided as directed on 9/23/14.(ecav, ) (Entered: 09/23/2014)
Request for Hearing by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Michael Olitzer, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, John F Parrish, Mark Peltonen, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr. re 26 MOTION to Compel Discovery (Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 09/09/2014)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 26 MOTION to Compel Discovery filed by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Michael Olitzer, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, John F Parrish, Mark Peltonen, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 09/08/2014)
Memorandum in Support re 26 MOTION to Compel Discovery filed by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Michael Olitzer, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, John F Parrish, Mark Peltonen, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 08/19/2014)
MOTION to Compel Discovery by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Michael Olitzer, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, John F Parrish, Mark Peltonen, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr.. (Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 08/19/2014)
AGREED ORDER MODIFYING RULE 16(b) SCHEDULING ORDER entered as to 23 Joint Motion to Enlarge Plaintiffs' Discovery Period; and as to 24 Joint Motion to Amend Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order. THE PARTIES in this matter have agreed that paragraphs 2 and 4 of the March 23, 2014 Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order shall be modified as outlined. It is ORDERED THAT the March 23, 2014 Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order shall be modified accordingly. Counsel are admonished that this modification to the March 23, 2014 Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order will not disturb the existing dates scheduled for the Final Pretrial Conference or trial. (See Order for Specifics) Entered and filed 7/28/14. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Tommy E. Miller on 7/28/14). (ecav, ) (Entered: 07/29/2014)
Joint MOTION To Amend Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Michael Olitzer, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, John F Parrish, Mark Peltonen, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 07/18/2014)
Joint MOTION To Enlarge Plaintiffs' Discovery Period by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Michael Olitzer, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, John F Parrish, Mark Peltonen, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 07/18/2014)
AGREED ORDER REGARDING OPT-INS 21 NOTICE of Consent to Join Suit as a Party Plaintiff filed by John E. Parrish, Michael Olitzer. (See Order for Specifics) Entered and filed 6/30/14. (Signed by District Judge Henry C. Morgan, Jr. on 6/30/14). (ecav, ) (Entered: 06/30/2014)
NOTICE of Consent to Join Suit as a Party Plaintiff by Harris Dewey Butler, III on behalf of John F Parrish, Michael Olitzer (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Become Party, # 2 Consent to Become Party)(Butler, Harris) (Entered: 06/11/2014)
NOTICE of Consent to Join Suit as a Party Plaintiff by Harris Dewey Butler, III on behalf of Mark Peltonen (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Join)(Butler, Harris) (Entered: 04/07/2014)
Notice of Correction re 39 Joint MOTION to Dismiss . A Memorandum in Support of Motion 39 was not filed by the filing user and is required. The filing user is requested to now file a Memorandum in Support, linking same back to Motion 39. Additionally, the proposed order attached to Doc. 39 needs to have an electronic signature for all counsel and not just a signature line for one (1) counsel, with the additional counsel's names listed below the first counsel's e-signature line. The filing user is requested to submit a corrected and proper original proposed order with all e-signatures to the clerk (there is not an event for counsel to electronically file an order). All parties have been notified of the Notice to Correction. (ecav, )
Motion Hearing as to 26 MOTION to Compel Discovery RESET for 10/22/2014 at 03:00 PM in Norfolk Courtroom 2 before District Judge Henry C. Morgan Jr.. (lbax, )
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 26 MOTION to Compel Discovery. Motion Hearing set for 10/22/2014 at 02:00 PM in Norfolk Mag Courtroom 1 before Magistrate Judge Tommy E. Miller. (afor)
MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: Tommy E. Miller. 23 Joint MOTION To Enlarge Plaintiffs' Discovery Period, 24 Joint MOTION To Amend Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order (ecav, )
Rule 16b Scheduling Conference held on 3/24/2014. Harris D. Butler, III appeared for the Plaintiffs. Cheran D. Cordell and Jonathan R. Hyslop appeared for the Defendant. (lbax, )
RULE 16(b) SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/15/2014 at 12:00 PM in Norfolk Courtroom 2; Jury Trial set for 10/28/2014 at 10:00 AM in Norfolk Courtroom 2 before District Judge Henry C. Morgan Jr.. Signed by District Judge Henry C. Morgan, Jr. on 3/24/14 and filed 3/26/14. (lbax, ) (Entered: 03/26/2014)
NOTICE by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells, John R. Wise, Jr. re 17 Order on Motion to Certify Class,, OF CERTIFICATION OF JUDICIAL NOTICE MAILING DATE (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Lawsuit)(Antell, Zev) (Entered: 03/24/2014)
ORDER granting 11 Motion to Certify Class. The case is conditionally certified as a collective action under 29 U.S.C. § 216(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Court authorizes and approves judicial notice as proposed by the plaintiffs to potential opt-in plaintiffs to inform them of the action and to give them an opportunity lo join this action as party plaintiffs by opting in Plaintiffs' motion for equitable tolling and request for a reminder letter is denied as moot. (See Order for Specifics) Copies distributed to counsel of record. Signed by District Judge Henry C. Morgan, Jr. and filed on 3/18/2014. (bgra) (Entered: 03/18/2014)
NOTICE of Consent to Join Suit as a Party Plaintiff by Harris Dewey Butler, III on behalf of John R. Wise, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Join)(Butler, Harris) (Entered: 03/06/2014)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 11 MOTION to Certify Class , Judicial Notice, and Equitable Tolling filed by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells. (Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 03/03/2014)
RULE 26(f) PRETRIAL ORDER: Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference set for 3/24/2014 at 09:30 AM in Norfolk Conference Room 3. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tommy E. Miller on February 25, 2014. (sche) (Entered: 02/26/2014)
RESPONSE to Motion re 11 MOTION to Certify Class , Judicial Notice, and Equitable Tolling filed by City of Portsmouth, Virginia. (Hyslop, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/24/2014)
Memorandum in Support re 11 MOTION to Certify Class , Judicial Notice, and Equitable Tolling filed by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit (Attorney), # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Proposed Order)(Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 02/10/2014)
MOTION to Certify Class , Judicial Notice, and Equitable Tolling by Neil Begley, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Ernest D Brett, Jr., Andrew G. Creekmore, Chandra Dorsman, Michael J. Dugan, David L. Harrington, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, James E Howard, Richard D Hudak, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Bryan Johnson, Robert LaCroix, Samuel M Moore, Jr., Troy Munday, Milan S. Osborne, Richard R Owen, Mark S. Owens, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, William L. Regula, James K Roenker, Mark Rogers, Brian Russell, Matthew P. Wells. (Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 02/10/2014)
NOTICE of Consent to Join Suit as a Party Plaintiff by Joshua Lee Jewett on behalf of James K Roenker (Attachments: # 1 Consent)(Jewett, Joshua) (Entered: 02/10/2014)
NOTICE of Consent to Join Suit as a Party Plaintiff by Harris Dewey Butler, III on behalf of Richard D Hudak (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Join)(Butler, Harris) (Entered: 11/15/2013)
NOTICE of Consent to Join Suit as a Party Plaintiff by Harris Dewey Butler, III on behalf of Ernest D Brett, Jr., Samuel M Moore, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Join, # 2 Consent to Join)(Butler, Harris) (Entered: 10/22/2013)
NOTICE of Consent to Join Suit as a Party Plaintiff by Harris Dewey Butler, III on behalf of James E Howard, Richard R Owen (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Opt-In, # 2 Consent to Opt-In)(Butler, Harris) (Entered: 10/09/2013)
1 Summons Issued as to City of Portsmouth, Virginia. Summons package mailed to Attorney Harris Butler 9/30/13. (Attachments: # 1 procedural information)(ldab, ) (Entered: 09/30/2013)
COMPLAINT against City of Portsmouth, Virginia ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 24683020950.), filed by Troy Munday, David L. Harrington, Mark Rogers, Neil Begley, Robert LaCroix, Brian Russell, William L. Regula, Mark S. Owens, Michael J. Dugan, Myles W. Bostic, Jr, Jeffrey W. Jochens, Milan S. Osborne, Kelsey R. Pittman, W. R. Quillin, Jr, Joel W. Hawkins, Jr, Andrew G. Creekmore, Matthew P. Wells, Bryan Johnson, Chandra Dorsman. (Attachments: # 1 consent forms, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Letter)(ldab, ) (Entered: 09/30/2013)