Coleman, et al v. Schwarzenegger, et al

Filing 7986

MINUTES for ENFORCEMENT HEARING held before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 9/29/2023. Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Ernest Galvan, Jenny Yelin, Lisa Ells, Alexander Gourse, Adrienne Pon Harrold, and Michael Bien. Also present with Pl aintiffs' Counsel, Prison Law Office Attorney, Marissa Hatton, and Paralegal Greg Gonzalez. Attorneys Present for Defendants: Paul Mello, Samantha Wolff, Lawrence Cirelli, Namrata Kotwani, Laurel O'Conner, and Damon McClain. Also present wi th Defendants' Counsel, Paralegal Vikashni Pooni. The court and counsel discussed Motions in Limine, exclusion of witnesses and additional housekeeping matters. The parties presented their opening statements. Witness, Dr. Erica Greulich, was sworn and testified. Enforcement Hearing (Day 2) SET for 10/3/2023 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Court Reporter: Kimberly Bennett. (Schultz, C)

Case 2:90-cv-00520-KJM-DB Document 7986 Filed 09/29/23 Page 1 of 2

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
BEFORE THE HONORABLE KIMBERLY J. MUELLER

RALPH COLEMAN, et al.,
v.

No. 2:90-cv-00520-KJM-DB

Plaintiffs,
MINUTES

GAVIN NEWSOM, et al.,
Defendants.
_________________________/

Date: September 29, 2023
Deputy Clerk: C. Schultz
Court Reporter: Kimberly Bennett

Counsel for Plaintiffs:
Ernest Galvan
Jenny Yelin
Lisa Ells
Alexander Gourse
Adrienne Pon Harrold
Michael Bien
(Attorney, Marissa Hatton, Prison Law Office)
(Greg Gonzalez, Paralegal Assisting Counsel)
Counsel for Defendants:
Paul Mello
Samantha Wolff
Lawrence Cirelli
Namrata Kotwani
Laurel O’Conner
Damon McClain
(Vikashni Pooni, Paralegal Assisting Counsel)

Case 2:90-cv-00520-KJM-DB Document 7986 Filed 09/29/23 Page 2 of 2

ENFORCEMENT HEARING (Day 1):
10:10 a.m.

Attorneys and support staff present as identified
above. The court and counsel discussed
housekeeping matters. The court resolved Motions in
Limine. The court and counsel discussed Plaintiffs’
request to exclude witnesses. As stated on the
record, the court ordered that testifying witnesses
will be excluded from the courtroom until they have
completed their testimony and are excused from
these proceedings.

10:30 a.m.

Mr. Mello presented opening statements on behalf of
Defendants.

10:40 a.m.

Mr. Galvan presented opening statements on behalf
of Plaintiffs.

10:50 a.m.

Defendants’ Expert, Dr. Erica Greulich, sworn and
testified on direct. Examination conducted by Mr.
Cirelli.

11:55 a.m.

All parties excused for a lunch break.

12:55 p.m.

Court back in session. All parties present. Mr.
Cirelli continued the direct examination of Dr.
Greulich.

2:20 p.m.

All parties excused for an afternoon break.

2:40 p.m.

Court back in session. All parties present. Mr.
Cirelli continued the direct examination of Dr.
Greulich.

4:10 p.m.

All parties excused for another afternoon break.

4:30 p.m.

Court back in session. Cross examination of Dr.
Greulich began. Examination conducted by Ms. Yelin.

5:00 p.m.

All parties excused for evening recess. Enforcement
Hearing (Day 2) set for October 3, 2023 at 9:00
a.m.

EXHIBITS:
N/A
TIME IN COURT: 5 Hours, 5 Minutes