Steffon Barber v. County of San Bernardino

Case No. 5:22-cv-00625 · District Court, C.D. California

Case summary

Steffon Barber v. County of San Bernardino is a federal court case on the docket of the District Court, C.D. California, where it is recorded under case number 5:22-cv-00625. It was filed on April 12, 2022 and terminated on February 25, 2026. Court records list 5 parties, among them Richard T. Copeland (Mediator (Adr Panel)) and Christopher Alfred (Defendant). The docket classifies the matter under the nature of suit "440 Civil Rights: Other", with the cause of action recorded as 42:1983 Civil Rights Act. Kenly Kiya Kato is the judge assigned to the case. The public docket contains 273 entries. The most recent entry, dated August 31, 2026, reads: AMENDED JUDGMENT by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that final judgment in this action be entered as follows: Pursuant to a settlement….

Case details

Docket number
5:22-cv-00625
Court
District Court, C.D. California
Date filed
April 12, 2022
Date terminated
February 25, 2026
Nature of suit
440 Civil Rights: Other
Cause
42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Jurisdiction
Federal Question
Assigned judge
Kenly Kiya Kato

Parties

  • Richard T. CopelandMediator (Adr Panel)
  • Christopher AlfredDefendant
  • DoesDefendant
  • County of San BernardinoDefendant
  • Steffon BarberPlaintiff

Docket entries

273 entries on the public docket, showing the 96 most recent.

  1. Entry 257August 31, 2026

    AMENDED JUDGMENT by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that final judgment in this action be entered as follows: Pursuant to a settlement between the Parties, the amount of Plaintiff's economic damages is reduced to $500,000. Total judgment in the sum of $26,000,000, plus costs, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d)(1), interest calculated from the date of the entry of this amended judgment, at the rate specified by 28 U.S.C. 1961, and reasonable statutory attorneys' fees and costs as may be awarded by this Court, is entered against Defendants COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO and CHRISTOPHER ALFRED and in favor of Plaintiff STEFFON BARBER. Plaintiff STEFFON BARBER is the prevailing party and may apply to the court for an award of costs and reasonable statutory attorneys' fees as permitted by law. (See document for further information). (aco)

  2. Entry 256August 28, 2026

    Notice of Settlement and Stipulation as to the Amount of Plaintiff's Economic Damages filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (joint) (Masongsong, Renee)

  3. Entry 255August 28, 2026

    NOTICE OF LODGING filed Plaintiff's Amended [Proposed} Judgment and Notice of Settlement as to the Amount of Plaintiff's Economic Damages re Order,, [254] (Attachments: (1) Proposed Judgment)(Galipo, Dale)

  4. Entry 254August 3, 2026

    ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE PLAINTIFF'S DEADLINE TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE COURT'S REMITTITUR [253] by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Having considered the parties' Joint Stipulation to Continue Plaintiff's Deadline to Accept or Reject the Court's Remittitur and good cause appearing therefor, the Court hereby GRANTS the Joint Stipulation and ORDERS as follows: 1. Plaintiff's deadline to accept or reject the Court's remittitur is continued two weeks to Friday, August 28, 2026; (See document for further information). (aco)

  5. Entry 253July 30, 2026

    Joint STIPULATION to Continue PLAINTIFFS DEADLINE TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE COURTS REMITTITUR filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: (1) Proposed Order)(Jones, Caylin)

  6. Entry 252July 7, 2026

    ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, [249] filed by Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. CCA 26-4259. Proceedings in this court other than mediation are stayed until the district court rules on the timely tolling motion filed on March 25, 2026. See Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(4); Leader Natl Ins. Co. v. Indus. Indem. Ins. Co., 19 F.3d 444, 445 (9th Cir. 1994). The clerk will send a copy of this order to the district court and the district judge. (mat)

  7. Entry 251July 6, 2026

    NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 26-4259 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, [249] as to defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (mat)

  8. Entry 250July 1, 2026

    STATEMENT DEFENDANTS STATEMENT RE: FILING OF NOTICE OF APPEAL filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, [249]. (Oyster, Nathan)

  9. Entry 249July 1, 2026

    NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. Appeal of Judgment,,, [207], Order on Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law,,,,, Order on Motion for New Trial,,,,, Order on Motion for Attorney Fees,,,, [232]. (Appeal Fee - $605 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42678555.) (Oyster, Nathan)

  10. Entry 248June 26, 2026

    BILL OF COSTS. Costs Taxed in amount of $0.00 in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants. RE: APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino[215] (nl)

  11. Entry 247June 26, 2026

    BILL OF COSTS. Costs Taxed in amount of $3,528.09 in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants. RE: APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino[209], APPLICATION for Costs against Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino[214] (nl)

  12. Entry 246June 16, 2026

    ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE PLAINTIFF'S DEADLINE TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE COURT'S REMITTITUR 244 by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Plaintiff's deadline to accept or reject the Court's remittitur is continued 60 days to Friday, August 14, 2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

  13. Entry 245June 15, 2026

    Notice of Rejection of Remittitur filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Masongsong, Renee) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

  14. Entry 244June 15, 2026

    Joint STIPULATION to Continue PLAINTIFFS DEADLINE TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE COURTS REMITTITUR filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Oyster, Nathan) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

  15. Entry 243June 10, 2026

    ORDER RE: PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION ON THIS COURT'S ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW, CONDITIONALLY DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL, AND DENYING AS MOOT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES (DKT. 232) by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. HAVING REVIEWED PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: Following the entry of an amended judgment, Plaintiff shall re-file his entire Fees Motion, including any request for attorneys' fees incurred after the initial Fees Motion was filed. Plaintiff shall re-file within 14 days of the entry of the amended judgment. (aco) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

  16. Entry 242June 10, 2026

    DEFENDANTS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF THE COURTS JUNE 1, 2026 ORDER re REQUEST for Order for Clarification on this Court's Order Denying Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment as a Matter of Law, Conditionally Denying Defendants' Motion for New Trial, and Denying as Moot Plaintiff's Motion for Attorn 241 filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Oyster, Nathan) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

  17. Entry 241June 9, 2026

    REQUEST for Order for Clarification on this Court's Order Denying Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment as a Matter of Law, Conditionally Denying Defendants' Motion for New Trial, and Denying as Moot Plaintiff's Motion for Attorney's Fees filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Masongsong, Renee) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

  18. Entry 240June 2, 2026

    NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 01/30/026 at 8:47 AM, 02/02/2026 at 8:53 AM, 02/03/2026 at 8:35 AM, 02/04/2026 at 8:42 AM, 02/05/2026 at 9:16 AM, 02/06/2026 at 4:08 PM, and 02/09/2026 at 1:00 PM re Transcript 239, 234, 236, 235, 233, 237, 238 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Ponce, Myra) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/02/2026)

  19. Entry 239June 2, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT VOLUME 7 for proceedings held on 02/09/2026 at 1:00 PM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra L. Ponce, CSR, RDR, CRR, e-mail address myraponcecsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2026. (Ponce, Myra) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

  20. Entry 239June 2, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT VOLUME 7 for proceedings held on 02/09/2026 at 1:00 PM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra L. Ponce, CSR, RDR, CRR, e-mail address myraponcecsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2026. (Ponce, Myra) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

  21. Entry 238June 2, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT VOLUME 6 for proceedings held on 02/06/2026 at 4:08 PM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra L. Ponce, CSR, RDR, CRR, e-mail address myraponcecsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2026. (Ponce, Myra) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

  22. Entry 237June 2, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT VOLUME 5 for proceedings held on 02/05/2026 at 9:16 AM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra L. Ponce, CSR, RDR, CRR, e-mail address myraponcecsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2026. (Ponce, Myra) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

  23. Entry 236June 2, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT VOLUME 4 for proceedings held on 02/04/2026 at 8:42 AM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra L. Ponce, CSR, RDR, CRR, e-mail address myraponcecsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2026. (Ponce, Myra) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

  24. Entry 235June 2, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT VOLUME 3 for proceedings held on 02/03/2026 at 8:35 AM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra L. Ponce, CSR, RDR, CRR, e-mail address myraponcecsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2026. (Ponce, Myra) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

  25. Entry 235June 2, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT VOLUME 3 for proceedings held on 02/03/2026 at 8:35 AM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra L. Ponce, CSR, RDR, CRR, e-mail address myraponcecsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2026. (Ponce, Myra) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

  26. Entry 233June 2, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT VOLUME 1 for proceedings held on 01/30/2026 at 8:47 AM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra L. Ponce, CSR, RDR, CRR, e-mail address myraponcecsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2026. (Ponce, Myra) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

  27. Entry 232June 1, 2026

    MINUTES (In Chambers) Order DENYING Defendants' Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law [Dkt. 208], CONDITIONALLY DENYING Defendants' Motion for a New Trial [Dkt. 210], and DENYING as MOOT Plaintiff's Motion for Attorney's Fees [Dkt. 211] by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. For the reasons set forth above, the Court rules as follows: 1. Defendants' Rule 50(b) Motion is DENIED. 2. Defendants' Rule 59(a) Motion is CONDITIONALLY DENIED based on Plaintiff accepting a remittitur to $0 in economic damages. The judgment otherwise remains intact. Plaintiff shall file a notice with the Court within 14 days stating whether he accepts or rejects the remittitur (and a proposed amended judgment if he accepts it). The Court will then enter an order granting a new trial on economic damages or enter a final, appealable order denying Defendants' Rule 59(a) Motion and an amended judgment. 3. Plaintiff's Fees Motion is DENIED as MOOT. (See document for further information).; denying 208 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law; denying 210 MOTION for New Trial; denying as moot 211 MOTION for Attorney Fees. (aco) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

  28. Entry 231May 5, 2026

    ORDER ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTION OR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. The Court hereby orders that the request of Defendants County of San Bernardino, Christopher Alfred to substitute Nathan A. Oyster as attorney of record instead of Eugene Ramirez, Kayleigh Andersen, Angela Brunson and Katherine Hwang is hereby GRANTED.; granting 228 Request to Substitute Attorney. (aco) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

  29. Entry 230May 5, 2026

    ORDER TO STRIKE ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENT(S) by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. The Court hereby ORDERS the documents listed below be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Court's Local Rules, General Orders, and/or Case Management Order, as indicated: REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY NATHAN A. OYSTER in place of attorney EUGENE P. RAMIREZ of Christopher Alfred and County of San Bernardino 229, for the following reasons: Duplicative of dkt. 228. (aco) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

  30. Entry 229May 1, 2026

    [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 05/05/2026, SEE DOC NO. 230] REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY NATHAN A. OYSTER in place of attorney EUGENE P. RAMIREZ of Christopher Alfred and County of San Bernardino filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Caylin Jones added to party Christopher Alfred(pty:dft), Attorney Caylin Jones added to party County of San Bernardino(pty:dft)) (Jones, Caylin) Modified on 5/5/2026 (aco). (Entered: 05/01/2026)

  31. Entry 228May 1, 2026

    REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Nathan A. Oyster in place of attorney Eugene P. Ramirez filed by defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Ramirez, Eugene) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

  32. Entry 227April 29, 2026

    (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: The Court finds Defendant's Motions (Dkt. 208, 210 ) and Plaintiff's Motion (Dkt. 211 ) appropriate for resolution without oral argument. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the hearing set for May 7, 2026 is hereby VACATED and the matter is taken under submission. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (doc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/29/2026)

  33. Entry 226April 24, 2026

    Objection in opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 211 filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Andersen, Kayleigh) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

  34. Entry 225April 22, 2026

    DECLARATION of James A. Bryant re Reply (Motion related) 224, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 211 filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Bryant, James) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

  35. Entry 224April 22, 2026

    REPLY NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 211 filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

  36. Entry 223April 22, 2026

    REPLY in support of a motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for New Trial 210 filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Andersen, Kayleigh) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

  37. Entry 222April 22, 2026

    REPLY in support of a motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law on the basis of: FRCP 50(b) 208 filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Andersen, Kayleigh) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

  38. Entry 221April 21, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino for Court Reporter. Court will contact Delia Flores at delia.flores@manningkass.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Ramirez, Eugene) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

  39. Entry 219April 8, 2026

    OPPOSITION opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for New Trial 210 filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Masongsong, Renee) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

  40. Entry 218April 8, 2026

    OPPOSITION opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law on the basis of: FRCP 50(b) 208 filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Masongsong, Renee) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

  41. Entry 218April 8, 2026

    OPPOSITION opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law on the basis of: FRCP 50(b) 208 filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Masongsong, Renee) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

  42. Entry 217April 8, 2026

    MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 211 filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Andersen Decl. and Exs., # 2 Declaration Knapton Decl. and Exs., # 3 Supplement RJN ISO Defendants' Opposition)(Andersen, Kayleigh) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

  43. Entry 216April 2, 2026

    DECLARATION of Dale K. Galipo in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 211 - AMENDED DECLARATION OF DALE K. GALIPO filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

  44. Entry 215March 26, 2026

    APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

  45. Entry 214March 26, 2026

    APPLICATION for Costs against Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

  46. Entry 213March 25, 2026

    DECLARATION of Rodney S. Diggs in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 211 filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

  47. Entry 212March 25, 2026

    DECLARATION of of Carol A. Sobel in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys' Fees NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 211 filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11)(Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

  48. Entry 211March 25, 2026

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Dale K. Galipo, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Declaration of Renee V. Masongsong, # 14 Exhibit 1, # 15 Exhibit 2, # 16 Exhibit 3, # 17 Exhibit 4, # 18 Exhibit 5, # 19 Declaration of Darci Gilbert, # 20 Proposed Order) (Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

  49. Entry 210March 25, 2026

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for New Trial filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. Motion set for hearing on 5/7/2026 at 09:30 AM before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C, # 4 Supplement RJN ISO Motion for New Trial, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 1 to RJN, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 2 to RJN, # 7 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Andersen, Kayleigh) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

  50. Entry 209March 25, 2026

    APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Defedants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (Masongsong, Renee) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

  51. Entry 208March 25, 2026

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law on the basis of: FRCP 50(b) filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. Motion set for hearing on 5/7/2026 at 09:30 AM before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5, # 6 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Andersen, Kayleigh) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

  52. Entry 207February 25, 2026

    JUDGMENT by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that final judgment in this action be entered as follows: Total judgment in the sum of $27,350,000, plus costs, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54( d)(1), interest calculated from the date of the entry of judgment, at the rate specified by 28 U.S.C. § 1961, and reasonable statutory attorneys fees and costs as may be awarded by this Court, is entered against Defendants County of San Berna rdino and Christopher Alfred and in favor of Plaintiff Steffon Barber. Plaintiff Steffon Barber is the prevailing party and may apply to the court for an award of costs and reasonable statutory attorneys' fees as permitted by federal and state law. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (chk)

  53. Entry 206February 23, 2026

    OBJECTIONS to Notice of Lodging 204 filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Andersen, Kayleigh) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

  54. Entry 205February 23, 2026

    ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato 203 . Having considered the Joint Stipulation Extending Time for Parties to File Post-Trial Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Application to Tax Costs and Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law, and Motion for New Trial, the Court hereby GRANTS the Joint Stipulation to the following schedule: (See document for further information). (aco) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

  55. Entry 204February 20, 2026

    NOTICE OF LODGING filed Plaintiff's Proposed Judgment re Text Only Scheduling Notice,, 202 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Proposed Judgment)(Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

  56. Entry 203February 20, 2026

    Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Post-Trial Motions for Attorneys Fees and Costs Application to Tax Costs and Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law; and Motion for New Trial filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

  57. Entry 202February 18, 2026

    (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: On February 9, 2026, the Court ordered the parties to file a proposed judgment and stipulated briefing schedule no later than February 16, 2026. (Dkt. 182 ). To date, neither party has filed a proposed judgment or stipulated briefing schedule. Accordingly, the Court hereby ORDERS the parties to file a proposed judgment with a stipulated briefing schedule no later than February 20, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (doc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/18/2026)

  58. Entry 200February 10, 2026

    VERDICT FORM filed. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  59. Entry 201February 9, 2026

    SEALED UNREDACTED VERDICT FORM filed re: VERDICT FORM 200 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  60. Entry 199February 9, 2026

    SEALED UNREDACTED COURT'S RESPONSE to JURY NOTE NUMBER 3 filed re: UNREDACTED JURY NOTE NUMBER 3 191 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  61. Entry 198February 9, 2026

    COURT'S RESPONSE to JURY NOTE NUMBER 3 190 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  62. Entry 197February 9, 2026

    SEALED UNREDACTED COURT'S RESPONSE to JURY NOTE NUMBER 2 filed re: UNREDACTED JURY NOTE NUMBER 2 189 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  63. Entry 196February 9, 2026

    COURT'S RESPONSE to JURY NOTE NUMBER 2 188 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  64. Entry 195February 9, 2026

    SEALED UNREDACTED JURY NOTE NUMBER 7 filed re: JURY NOTE NUMBER 7 194 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  65. Entry 194February 9, 2026

    JURY NOTE NUMBER 7 filed. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  66. Entry 193February 9, 2026

    SEALED UNREDACTED JURY NOTE NUMBER 6 filed re: JURY NOTE NUMBER 6 192 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  67. Entry 192February 9, 2026

    JURY NOTE NUMBER 6 filed. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  68. Entry 191February 9, 2026

    SEALED UNREDACTED JURY NOTE NUMBER 3 filed re: JURY NOTE NUMBER 3 190 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  69. Entry 190February 9, 2026

    JURY NOTE NUMBER 3 filed. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  70. Entry 189February 9, 2026

    SEALED UNREDACTED JURY NOTE NUMBER 2 filed re: JURY NOTE NUMBER 2 188 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  71. Entry 188February 9, 2026

    JURY NOTE NUMBER 2 filed. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  72. Entry 187February 9, 2026

    SEALED UNREDACTED JURY NOTE NUMBER 1 filed re: JURY NOTE NUMBER 1 186 . (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  73. Entry 186February 9, 2026

    JURY NOTE NUMBER 1 filed. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  74. Entry 185February 9, 2026

    RECEIPT FOR RELEASE OF EXHIBITS to Counsel Upon Verdict/Judgment at Trial; Pursuant to stipulation of counsel and/or by Order of the Court, all exhibits listed on joint exhibits list are returned to counsel for respective party(ies).. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  75. Entry 184February 9, 2026

    FINAL JURY INSTRUCTIONS by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  76. Entry 183February 9, 2026

    LIST OF EXHIBITS AND WITNESSES at trial. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  77. Entry 182February 9, 2026

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 7th Day held and completed before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Jury resumes deliberations. Verdict reached. Jury FINDS: in favor of plaintiff(s). Jury polled. Plaintiff's counsel shall file proposed judgment no later than February 16, 2026 with a stipulated briefing schedule. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (aco) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

  78. Entry 181February 6, 2026

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 6th Day held before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Case continued to Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for further trial/further jury deliberation. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (aco) Modified on 2/9/2026 (aco). (Entered: 02/09/2026)

  79. Entry 180February 6, 2026

    2nd AMENDED ORDER ON AMENDED APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM held before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. The Court hereby ORDERS the Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus submitted herewith be GRANTED and that a Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Tes tificandum be issued to secure the appearance of: STEFFON BARBER on 1/30/2026-2/9/2026 at 8:30 a.m. before District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. re: AMENDED ORDER ON AMENDED APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM, 174 . (aco) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

  80. Entry 178February 5, 2026

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 5th Day held before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Closing arguments made by plaintiff(s) and defendant(s). Court instructs jury. Bailiff(s) sworn. Jury retires to deliberate. Case continued to Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for further jury deliberation. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (aco) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

  81. Entry 179February 4, 2026

    AMENDED MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 4th Day held before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Motion for Judgment/Directed Verdict by Defendant is denied. Case continued to Thursday February 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for further trial.; denying 172 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. RE: MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 4th Day 177 . (aco) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

  82. Entry 177February 4, 2026

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 4th Day held before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Motion for Judgment/Directed Verdict by Defendant is denied. Case continued to Thursday February 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for further trial.; denying 172 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (aco) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

  83. Entry 176February 4, 2026

    PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (re: Credibility of Witnesses set) filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber.. (Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

  84. Entry 175February 3, 2026

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 3rd Day held before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Plaintiff(s) rest. Case continued to Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. for further trial. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (aco) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

  85. Entry 174February 3, 2026

    AMENDED ORDER ON AMENDED APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM held before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. The Court hereby ORDERS the Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus submitted herewith be GRANTED and that a Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum be issued to secure the appearance of: STEFFON BARBER on 1/30/2026-2/6/2026 at 8:30 a.m. before District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (aco) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

  86. Entry 172February 3, 2026

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law on the basis of: Rule 50 filed by Defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Andersen, Kayleigh) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

  87. Entry 173February 2, 2026

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 2nd Day held before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Opening statements made by Plaintiff and Defendant. Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Case continued to Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. for further trial.Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (aco) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

  88. Entry 171January 30, 2026

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 1st Day held before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Jury impaneled and sworn. Case continued to Monday, February 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. for further trial/further jury deliberation.Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (aco) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

  89. Entry 170January 29, 2026

    ORDER DIRECTING THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS ACCOMPANYING PLAINTIFF STEFFON BARBER TO TRIAL TO DRESS IN PLAINCLOTHES AND DIRECTING THAT MR. BARBER NOT BE HANDCUFFED, SHACKLED OR DRESSED IN PRISON ATTIRE DURING HIS APPEARANCE AT TRIAL by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: a. Mr. Barber is permitted to dress in plainclothes during his appearance at the civil trial in the above-referenced case, beginning on January 30, 2026. During his appearance at trial, Mr. Barber shall not be dressed in any prison attire or any garb indicating that he is currently incarcerated. b. The correctional officers/marshals/deputies accompanying Mr. Barber at the trial shall be dressed in plainclothes. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION).; granting 169 REQUEST for Order for the Correctional Officers Accompanying Plaintiff Steffon Barber to Trial to Dress in Plainclothes and Directing That Mr. Barber Not Be Handcuffed, Shackled or Dressed in Prison Attire During His Appearance at Trial. (aco) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

  90. Entry 169January 29, 2026

    REQUEST for Order for the Correctional Officers Accompanying Plaintiff Steffon Barber to Trial to Dress in Plainclothes and Directing That Mr. Barber Not Be Handcuffed, Shackled or Dressed in Prison Attire During His Appearance at Trial filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

  91. Entry 168January 28, 2026

    TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to defendants Christopher Alfred, County of San Bernardino for Court Reporter. Court will contact Delia Flores at delia.flores@manningkass.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Ramirez, Eugene) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

  92. Entry 167January 21, 2026

    ORDER ON AMENDED APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS 166 by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: The Court hereby ORDERS the Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus submitted herewith be GRANTED and that a Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum be issued to secure the appearance of: STEFFON BARBER on 1/30/2026 at 8:30 AM before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (chk) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

  93. Entry 166January 21, 2026

    APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum as to Steffon Barber filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

  94. Entry 165January 20, 2026

    Joint PRETRIAL STIPULATION regarding Exhibits . (Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

  95. Entry 163January 16, 2026

    (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: The Court is in receipt of the parties' Amended Joint Exhibit List. (Dkt. 162 ). Per the Court's January 8, 2026 Order, the parties were required to "file an amended joint exhibit stipulation, including responses to evidentiary objections and indicating whether the parties stipulate to authenticity and foundation" by January 15, 2026. (Dkt. 159 ). To date, the parties have not filed an amended joint exhibit stipulation that complies with the Court's Order. Accordingly, the Court hereby ORDERS the parties to file an amended joint exhibit stipulation in compliance with the Court's January 8, 2026 Order, (Dkt. 159 ), and Civil Trial Scheduling Order, (Dkt. 47 ), no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (doc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/16/2026)

  96. Entry 162January 15, 2026

    Amended Joint Exhibit List filed by Plaintiff Steffon Barber.. (Galipo, Dale) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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