Hawkins

Hawkins v. Comparet-Cassani

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33 F. Supp. 2d 1244·1999 WL 44201·1999 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4327

United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaJanuary 25, 1999CV 98-5605 DDP (CWx)California9,867 words

Opinion

Pregerson, J.

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS; GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION; AND GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

The defendants’ motion to dismiss and the plaintiffs motions for class certification and for preliminary injunction came before the Court for oral argument on November 16, 1998. After reviewing and considering the materials submitted by the parties and hearing oral argument, the Court grants in part and denies in part the defendants’ motion to dismiss and grants plaintiffs motions for class certification and for the issuance of a preliminary injunction.

BACKGROUND

The plaintiff, Ronnie Hawkins (“Hawkins”), was tried and convicted of one count of felony burglary and one count of felony theft in April 1998 before Los Angeles County Municipal Court Judge Comparet-Cassa-ni, a named defendant in this case. On June 30, 1998, Hawkins appeared before Judge Comparet-Cassani to have a motion heard and for sentencing. Due to alleged threats of violence to the Court, the Los Angeles County Sheriff received a court order to place a “stun belt” on Hawkins. At this hearing, Judge Comparet-Cassani claims that…

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Parties

Ronnie HAWKINS, Individually, and
Plaintiff
Joan COMPARET-CASSANI
Defendant

Judges

Pregerson

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