Case: American Council of the Blind v. Astrue

3:05-cv-04696 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Nov. 16, 2005

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Case Summary

On November 16, 2005, a group of visually impaired recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), along with a national nonprofit comprised of the visually impaired, filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Due Process clause of the Fifth Amendment under Bivens. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief, claiming that the defendant, the Social Security Administration ("SSA"), consistently refused to communicate with visually impaired beneficiaries through reasonably accessible means. Specifically, the plaintiffs claimed that such conduct deprived blind people of equal access to information necessary to maintaining benefits and therefore constituted unlawful discrimination.

On April 23, 2008, U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup denied the defendants' motion to dismiss and requested further briefing regarding how the court should proceed. 2008 WL 1858928. Holding that §504 of the Rehabilitation Act trumped the special-notice provisions, the court found that Congress intended to improve notice to blind recipients when it passed the special notice provision. Both parties requested to continue litigating the claims on a class-wide basis, as opposed to staying the case to give the SSA time to amend its rules and policies to conform with that holding. In a May 13, 2008 order, the court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiffs’ due process claims. 2008 WL 2050852.

On September 11, 2008, the court certified two classes. Though both of these classes consisted of individuals with visual impairments who needed materials in an accessible format to participate in Social Security programs, one class was comprised of applicants and beneficiaries, and the other was comprised of representative payees.

On October 20, 2009, the court granted declaratory and injunctive relief to the plaintiffs after a bench trial, finding that the plaintiffs had not proven a class-wide violation of due process, but had proven a class-wide violation of the Rehabilitation Act's §504 and §85.51. Because the SSA had earlier spurned the opportunity for a stay pending rule-making, the Court found that the agency had effectively consented to resolve the case by litigating on a class-wide basis and therefore ordered a class-wide injunction. This order mandated that SSA develop and offer a Braille and a navigable Microsoft Word CD alternative, notify all known visually impaired recipients of these new alternatives, announce these alternatives on their website, train employees to orally communicate this news to the blind, comply in good faith with §85.51 requirements regarding further individual accommodations, and cease limiting benefits to visually impaired recipients without first providing the notice prescribed above. The Court retained jurisdiction to enforce this order. 2009 WL 3400686.

On January 22, 2010, the Court amended the compliance schedule to allow the SSA more time to implement the aforementioned order.

On April 16, 2012, the Court informed both parties' counsel that it had received a lengthy letter from a class member regarding alleged violations of the 2009 order; the Court ordered counsel to meet, confer, and advise on how the letter should be addressed. On April 30, 2012, counsel submitted a joint statement identifying most of the class member's complaints as outside the scope of the Court's order or outside the Court's jurisdiction, excepting one standard-print letter that should have been sent in Braille. The SSA agreed to resend that particular letter in Braille, and the class member was instructed to inform class counsel if further violations of the Court's order occurred.

The docket does not show any subsequent activity. The case is, if not closed, long-dormant.

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Summary Authors

Timothy Shoffner (6/1/2012)

Saeeda Joseph-Charles (11/16/2016)

People

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Judge(s)

Alsup, William Haskell (California)

Chen, Edward Milton (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brand, Esta Lynne (California)

Cardoso, Denise Marieiro (California)

Crosby, Peter J. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Judge(s)

Alsup, William Haskell (California)

Chen, Edward Milton (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brand, Esta Lynne (California)

Cardoso, Denise Marieiro (California)

Crosby, Peter J. (California)

Cummings, Larisa M. (California)

Finberg, Jeanne (California)

Foster, Jacob Nathaniel (California)

Haq, Adil (California)

Jenkins, Sara E. (California)

Kumar, Ruhi (California)

Lanvers, Charlotte L. (District of Columbia)

Lu, Jennifer C. (California)

Mayerson, Arlene Brynne (California)

McIntyre, Gerald Andrew (California)

Miller, Ann Kathleen (California)

Rosen, Catherine Picard (California)

Russell, Wondie (California)

Su, Henry C. (District of Columbia)

Wang, Marilee Chan (California)

Wilde, Kathleen L. (Oregon)

Yee, Silvia (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Edney, Marsha S. (District of Columbia)

La Morte, Tara Marie (District of Columbia)

Riess, Daniel Martin (District of Columbia)

Risner, Scott (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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3:05-cv-04696	Docket	May 1, 2012	May 1, 2012 Docket
1 3:05-cv-04696	Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief	Nov. 16, 2005	Nov. 16, 2005 Complaint
78 3:05-cv-04696	Order: (1) Denying Motions to Dismiss in Part and (2) Requesting Further Briefing American Council for the Blind v. Astrue	April 23, 2008	April 23, 2008 Order/Opinion 2008 WL 1858928
83 3:05-cv-04696	Order [Denying 12(b)(6) Motion To Dismiss]	May 13, 2008	May 13, 2008 Order/Opinion 2008 WL 2050852
93 3:05-cv-04696	Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief	June 18, 2008	June 18, 2008 Complaint
126 3:05-cv-04696	Order [Granting Motion for Class Certification In Part]	Sept. 11, 2008	Sept. 11, 2008 Order/Opinion 2008 WL 4279674
323 3:05-cv-04696	Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law After Bench Trial	Oct. 20, 2009	Oct. 20, 2009 Order/Opinion 2009 WL 3400686
368 3:05-cv-04696	Order [Amending Compliance Schedule and Vacating Hearing]	Jan. 22, 2010	Jan. 22, 2010 Order/Opinion
376 3:05-cv-04696	Second Order Amending Compliance Schedule and Vacating Hearing	April 2, 2010	April 2, 2010 Order/Opinion
385 3:05-cv-04696	Joint Statement Regarding Letter from Class Member American Council of the Blind v. Astrue	April 30, 2012	April 30, 2012 Other

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Last updated Feb. 27, 2025, 11:42 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT; summons issued against Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration ( Filing fee $ 250; receipt number 3378466). Filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/16/2005) Additional attachment(s) added on 12/13/2005 (slh, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/17/2005)	Nov. 16, 2005	Nov. 16, 2005 RECAP
2	ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 2/14/2006. Case Management Conference set for 2/21/2006 02:00 PM. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order)(slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/16/2005) (Entered: 11/17/2005) 1 Standing Order View on PACER	Nov. 16, 2005	Nov. 16, 2005 PACER
3	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. Jo Anne B. Barnhart served on 11/17/2005, answer due 12/7/2005. (Answer due 90 days after service of the summons, i.e., 2/15/2006) (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 11/21/2005) (Entered: 11/21/2005)	Nov. 21, 2005	Nov. 21, 2005 PACER
4	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. Social Security Administration served on 11/23/2005, answer due 12/13/2005. (Answer due 90 days after service of the summons, i.e., 2/21/2006) (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 11/30/2005) (Entered: 11/30/2005)	Nov. 30, 2005	Nov. 30, 2005 PACER
5	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper re Service of Summons and Complaint on U.S. Attorney General (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 1/27/2006) (Entered: 01/27/2006)	Jan. 27, 2006	Jan. 27, 2006 PACER
6	MOTION of Kathleen L. Wilde for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice (fee paid) filed by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2006) (Entered: 02/06/2006)	Feb. 3, 2006	Feb. 3, 2006 PACER
7	CLERK'S NOTICE. Case Management Conference reset for 4/11/2006 02:00 PM. Joint Case Management Statement due by 4/3/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/7/2006) (Entered: 02/07/2006)	Feb. 7, 2006	Feb. 7, 2006 PACER
8	ORDER by Judge Martin J. Jenkins GRANTING 6 Motion for Pro Hac Vice admission of attorney Kathleen L. Wilde. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/10/2006) (Entered: 02/13/2006)	Feb. 10, 2006	Feb. 10, 2006 PACER
9	NOTICE by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper Proof of Service of Clerk's Notice re Case Management Conference (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 2/13/2006) (Entered: 02/13/2006)	Feb. 13, 2006	Feb. 13, 2006 PACER
10	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper Proof of Service of Order Granting Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice of Kathleen L. Wilde (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 2/28/2006) (Entered: 02/28/2006)	Feb. 28, 2006	Feb. 28, 2006 PACER
11	STIPULATION Requesting Order Rescheduling Case Management Conference (Joint) by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/3/2006) (Entered: 03/03/2006)	March 3, 2006	March 3, 2006 PACER
12	ORDER granting 11 Stipulation filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart,, Social Security Administration, Case Management Conference reset for 4/18/2006 02:00 PM.. Joint Case Management Conference Statement fue 4/10/2006. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 3/9/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/9/2006)	March 9, 2006	March 9, 2006 RECAP
13	AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against all defendants. Filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/23/2006) (Entered: 03/23/2006) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3 View on PACER 4 Exhibit 4 View on PACER 5 Exhibit 5 View on PACER	March 23, 2006	March 23, 2006 PACER
14	STIPULATION To Exceed Page Limitations by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/27/2006) (Entered: 03/27/2006)	March 27, 2006	March 27, 2006 PACER
15	ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5b) of discussion of ADR options By Parties and Counsel (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/29/2006) (Entered: 03/29/2006)	March 29, 2006	March 29, 2006 PACER
16	*DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - PLEASE SEE #17* ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/31/2006) Modified on 4/4/2006 (tjs, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/31/2006)	March 31, 2006	March 31, 2006 PACER
17	ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/4/2006) (Entered: 04/04/2006)	April 4, 2006	April 4, 2006 PACER
18	MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)) filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. Motion Hearing set for 6/13/2006 09:30 AM. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 4/5/2006) (Entered: 04/05/2006)	April 5, 2006	April 5, 2006 PACER
19	MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. Motion Hearing set for 6/13/2006 09:30 AM. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 4/5/2006) (Entered: 04/05/2006)	April 5, 2006	April 5, 2006 PACER
20	CLERK'S NOTICE. Case Management Conference reset for 7/18/2006 02:00 PM. Joint Case Management Statement due by 7/10/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/5/2006) (Entered: 04/05/2006)	April 5, 2006	April 5, 2006 PACER
21	STIPULATION To Reschedule Hearing Date and For Extension of Time for Defendants' Reply Briefs by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 5/12/2006) (Entered: 05/12/2006)	May 12, 2006	May 12, 2006 PACER
22	ORDER granting 21 Stipulation filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart,, Social Security Administration,, Set/Reset Deadlines as to 21 Stipulation, 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)), 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted. Motions hearing reset for 7/18/2006 09:30 AM.. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 5/15/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/15/2006)	May 15, 2006	May 15, 2006 RECAP
23	Memorandum in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)	May 23, 2006	May 23, 2006 PACER
24	Proposed Order re 23 Memorandum in Opposition, Denying Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)	May 23, 2006	May 23, 2006 PACER
25	Memorandum in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)) filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)	May 23, 2006	May 23, 2006 PACER
26	Declaration of Larisa M. Cummings in Support of 25 Memorandum in Opposition, to 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jursidiction filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F)(Related document(s) 25 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D View on PACER 5 Exhibit E View on PACER 6 Exhibit F View on PACER	May 23, 2006	May 23, 2006 PACER
27	Declaration of Billie Jean Keith in Support of 25 Memorandum in Opposition, to 12(b)(1) Motion to Dimiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G# 8 Exhibit H# 9 Exhibit I# 10 Exhibit J# 11 Exhibit K# 12 Exhibit L# 13 Exhibit M# 14 Exhibit N# 15 Exhibit O# 16 Exhibit P# 17 Exhibit Q# 18 Exhibit R# 19 Exhibit S# 20 Exhibit T# 21 Exhibit U)(Related document(s) 25 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D View on PACER 5 Exhibit E View on PACER 6 Exhibit F View on PACER 7 Exhibit G View on PACER 8 Exhibit H View on PACER 9 Exhibit I View on PACER 10 Exhibit J View on PACER 11 Exhibit K View on PACER 12 Exhibit L View on PACER 13 Exhibit M View on PACER 14 Exhibit N View on PACER 15 Exhibit O View on PACER 16 Exhibit P View on PACER 17 Exhibit Q View on PACER 18 Exhibit R View on PACER 19 Exhibit S View on PACER 20 Exhibit T View on PACER 21 Exhibit U View on PACER	May 23, 2006	May 23, 2006 PACER
28	Declaration of Kathleen L. Wilde in Support of 25 Memorandum in Opposition, to 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G)(Related document(s) 25 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D View on PACER 5 Exhibit E View on PACER 6 Exhibit F View on PACER 7 Exhibit G View on PACER	May 23, 2006	May 23, 2006 PACER
29	Request for Judicial Notice re 23 Memorandum in Opposition,, 25 Memorandum in Opposition, in Support of Motions to Dismiss filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G# 8 Exhibit H# 9 Exhibit I# 10 Exhibit J# 11 Exhibit K# 12 Exhibit L# 13 Exhibit M# 14 Exhibit N)(Related document(s) 23, 25 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D View on PACER 5 Exhibit E View on PACER 6 Exhibit F View on PACER 7 Exhibit G View on PACER 8 Exhibit H View on PACER 9 Exhibit I View on PACER 10 Exhibit J View on PACER 11 Exhibit K View on PACER 12 Exhibit L View on PACER 13 Exhibit M View on PACER 14 Exhibit N View on PACER	May 23, 2006	May 23, 2006 PACER
30	Proposed Order re 25 Memorandum in Opposition, Denying Defendants' 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)	May 23, 2006	May 23, 2006 PACER
31	ORDER RE-SETTING HEARING DATE ON MOTION TO DISMISS AND RE-SETTING CMC. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 6/1/2006. (mjjlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/1/2006)	June 1, 2006	June 1, 2006 RECAP
32	STIPULATION To Reschedule Hearing Date on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss and To Grant Defendants Three-Day Extension to File Reply Briefs by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 6/2/2006) (Entered: 06/02/2006)	June 2, 2006	June 2, 2006 PACER
33	ORDER granting 32 Stipulation filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart,, Social Security Administration,, Set/Reset Deadlines as to 32 Stipulation, 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)), 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted. Replies due by 6/9/2006. Motion Hearing reset for 9/12/2006 09:30 AM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco.. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 6/6/2006. (matS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/6/2006)	June 6, 2006	June 6, 2006 RECAP
34	Reply Memorandum In Support Of Motion To Dismiss For Lack Of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byJo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Defs.' Reply Mem. In Support of Motion To Dismiss For Lack Of Subject Matter Jurisdiction)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 6/9/2006) (Entered: 06/09/2006) 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Defs.' Reply Mem. In Support of Motion To Dismiss For View on PACER	June 9, 2006	June 9, 2006 PACER
35	Reply Memorandum In Support of Defs.' Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss filed byJo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defs.' Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Defs.' Exhibit 2)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 6/9/2006) (Entered: 06/09/2006) 1 Exhibit Defs.' Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit Defs.' Exhibit 2 View on PACER	June 9, 2006	June 9, 2006 PACER
36	CLERK'S NOTICE. Case Management Conference reset for 11/28/2006 02:00 PM. Joint Case Management Statement due by 11/20/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/8/2006) (Entered: 09/08/2006)	Sept. 8, 2006	Sept. 8, 2006 PACER
37	CLERK'S NOTICE Continuing Defendant's Motions to Dismiss Hearing. Motion Hearing reset for 10/31/2006 09:30 AM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/8/2006) (Entered: 09/08/2006)	Sept. 8, 2006	Sept. 8, 2006 PACER
38	STIPULATION : Joint Stipulation Requesting Rescheduling of Hearing Date on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 10/5/2006) (Entered: 10/05/2006)	Oct. 5, 2006	Oct. 5, 2006 PACER
39	ORDER Re-Setting Hearing Date of Defendants' 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)), 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted. Motion Hearing reset for 2/6/2007 09:30 AM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco.. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 10/10/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/10/2006)	Oct. 10, 2006	Oct. 10, 2006 RECAP
40	CLERK'S NOTICE. Case Management Conference reset for 3/13/2007 02:00 PM. Joint Case Management Statement due by 3/5/2007. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/11/2006) (Entered: 10/11/2006)	Oct. 11, 2006	Oct. 11, 2006 PACER
41	STIPULATION REQUESTING RESCHEDULING OF HEARING DATE ON DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS by American Council of the Blind. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 1/5/2007) (Entered: 01/05/2007)	Jan. 5, 2007	Jan. 5, 2007 PACER
42	MOTION to Withdraw Defendants' Motions To Dismiss Without Prejudice To Refiling filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 1/16/2007) (Entered: 01/16/2007)	Jan. 16, 2007	Jan. 16, 2007 PACER
43	Statement of Non-Opposition re 42 MOTION to Withdraw Defendants' Motions To Dismiss Without Prejudice To Refiling filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Related document(s) 42 ) (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 1/17/2007) (Entered: 01/17/2007)	Jan. 17, 2007	Jan. 17, 2007 PACER
44	NOTICE by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration Of Withdrawal Of Motions (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 1/23/2007) (Entered: 01/23/2007)	Jan. 23, 2007	Jan. 23, 2007 PACER
45	STIPULATION and Proposed Order Continuing Case Management Conference Presently Scheduled for March 13, 2007 and Setting a Status Conference for May 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Wondie Russell in Support)(Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 2/26/2007) (Entered: 02/26/2007) 1 Affidavit of Wondie Russell in Support View on PACER	Feb. 26, 2007	Feb. 26, 2007 PACER
46	ORDER CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 13, 2007 AND SETTING A STATUS CONFERENCE FOR MAY 15, 2007 AT 2:00 P.M. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 2/27/2007. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/28/2007) (Entered: 02/28/2007)	Feb. 28, 2007	Feb. 28, 2007 RECAP
47	STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/30/2007) (Entered: 04/30/2007)	April 30, 2007	April 30, 2007 PACER
48	ORDER re 47 Status Report. Status Conference of 5/15/07 vacated and reset for 8/7/2007 02:00 PM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Joint Status Statement due 10 days prior to conference. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 5/14/07. (epb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/14/2007) (Entered: 05/14/2007)	May 14, 2007	May 14, 2007 RECAP
49	NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Jeanne Finberg (Finberg, Jeanne) (Filed on 6/14/2007) (Entered: 06/14/2007)	June 14, 2007	June 14, 2007 PACER
50	STATUS REPORT (FILED JOINTLY) by Michael Astrue, Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Social Security Administration, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 7/23/2007) (Entered: 07/23/2007)	July 23, 2007	July 23, 2007 PACER
51	ORDER re 50 Status Report Status Conference of 8/7/07 VACATED and reset for 2/5/2008 02:00 PM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Joint Status Report due 1/29/08. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 8/2/07. (epb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/2/2007) (Entered: 08/02/2007)	Aug. 2, 2007	Aug. 2, 2007 RECAP
52	STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 1/29/2008) (Entered: 01/29/2008)	Jan. 29, 2008	Jan. 29, 2008 PACER
53	CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING Status Conference. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/31/2008) (Entered: 01/31/2008)	Jan. 31, 2008	Jan. 31, 2008 PACER
54	ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Hon. William H. Alsup for all further proceedings. Judge Hon. Martin J. Jenkins no longer assigned to case. (sis, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/15/2008) (Entered: 02/20/2008)	Feb. 15, 2008	Feb. 15, 2008 PACER
55	CLERK'S NOTICE Scheduling CMC on Reassignment. Case Management Conference set for 2/28/2008 10:00 AM. Case Management Statement due by 2/26/2008. (dt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/20/2008) Modified on 2/20/2008 (dt, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/20/2008)	Feb. 20, 2008	Feb. 20, 2008 PACER
56	SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER TO ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE re 55 Clerk's Notice. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 1/7/08. (dt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/20/2008) (Entered: 02/20/2008)	Feb. 20, 2008	Feb. 20, 2008 RECAP
57	CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 2/26/2008) (Entered: 02/26/2008)	Feb. 26, 2008	Feb. 26, 2008 PACER
58	Minute Entry: Initial Case Management Conference held on 2/28/2008 before William Alsup (Date Filed: 2/28/2008), CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Chen for Mediation/Settlement Conference. Pretrial Conference set for 3/30/2009 02:00 PM. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 4/10/2008 08:00 AM. Bench Trial set for 4/13/2009 07:30 AM. (Court Reporter Joan Columbini.) (dt, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/28/2008) (Entered: 02/28/2008)	Feb. 28, 2008	Feb. 28, 2008 PACER
59	CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Edward M. Chen for Mediation/Settlement. Pretrial Conference set for 3/30/2009 02:00 PM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Motions due by 2/5/2009. Discovery due by 12/31/2008. Bench Trial set for 4/13/2009 07:30 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 2/28/2008. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/29/2008) (Entered: 02/29/2008)	Feb. 29, 2008	Feb. 29, 2008 PACER
60	NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by Peter J. Crosby, IV (Crosby, Peter) (Filed on 3/3/2008) (Entered: 03/03/2008)	March 3, 2008	March 3, 2008 PACER
61	MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. Motion Hearing set for 4/10/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/6/2008) (Entered: 03/06/2008)	March 6, 2008	March 6, 2008 PACER
62	MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. Motion Hearing set for 4/10/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/6/2008) (Entered: 03/06/2008)	March 6, 2008	March 6, 2008 PACER
63	ORDER - Notice of Settlement Conference and Settlement Conference Order. Settlement Conference set for 9/16/2008 09:30 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward M. Chen on 3/17/2008. (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/17/2008) (Entered: 03/17/2008)	March 17, 2008	March 17, 2008 RECAP
64	Memorandum in Opposition 62 to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) Modified on 3/21/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/20/2008)	March 20, 2008	March 20, 2008 PACER
65	Memorandum in Opposition 61 to Defendants' 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) Modified on 3/21/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/20/2008)	March 20, 2008	March 20, 2008 PACER
66	Request for Judicial Notice re 64 Memorandum in Opposition, 65 Memorandum in Opposition, filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P)(Related document(s) 64, 65 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) (Entered: 03/20/2008) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D View on PACER 5 Exhibit E View on PACER 6 Exhibit F View on PACER 7 Exhibit G View on PACER 8 Exhibit H View on PACER 9 Exhibit I View on PACER 10 Exhibit J View on PACER 11 Exhibit K View on PACER 12 Exhibit L View on PACER 13 Exhibit M View on PACER 14 Exhibit N View on PACER 15 Exhibit O View on PACER 16 Exhibit P View on PACER	March 20, 2008	March 20, 2008 PACER
67	Declaration of Kathleen L. Wilde in Support of 64 Memorandum in Opposition, to Defendants' 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Related document(s) 64 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) (Entered: 03/20/2008) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D View on PACER 5 Exhibit E View on PACER 6 Exhibit F View on PACER 7 Exhibit G View on PACER	March 20, 2008	March 20, 2008 PACER
68	Proposed Order re 65 Memorandum in Opposition, to Defendants' 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) (Entered: 03/20/2008)	March 20, 2008	March 20, 2008 PACER
69	Proposed Order re 64 Memorandum in Opposition, to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) (Entered: 03/20/2008)	March 20, 2008	March 20, 2008 PACER
70	Reply Memorandum re 61 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/27/2008) (Entered: 03/27/2008) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3 View on PACER	March 27, 2008	March 27, 2008 PACER
71	Reply Memorandum re 62 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/27/2008) (Entered: 03/27/2008) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER	March 27, 2008	March 27, 2008 PACER
72	NOTICE of Appearance by Wondie Russell Additional Counsel for Plaintiffs American Council of The Blind Et Al. (Esta L. Brand, Jacob Foster) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/7/2008) (Entered: 04/07/2008)	April 7, 2008	April 7, 2008 PACER
73	MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence filed by American Council of the Blind. Motion Hearing set for 4/10/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/7/2008) (Entered: 04/07/2008) 1 Appendix A View on PACER	April 7, 2008	April 7, 2008 PACER
74	Proposed Order re 73 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence Submitted in Support of Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Based on Federal Rule 12(B)(6) and for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction by American Council of the Blind. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/7/2008) (Entered: 04/07/2008) 1 Appendix A View on PACER	April 7, 2008	April 7, 2008 PACER
75	Proposed Order re 73 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence Granting Leave to File Memorandum in Opposition to the New Reply Evidence Submitted in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Based on Federal Rule 12(B)(6) and for lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction by American Council of the Blind. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/7/2008) (Entered: 04/07/2008)	April 7, 2008	April 7, 2008 PACER
76	Memorandum in Opposition re 73 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence filed byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 4/8/2008) (Entered: 04/08/2008) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER	April 8, 2008	April 8, 2008 PACER
77	Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 4/10/2008 before William Alsup (Date Filed: 4/10/2008) re 62 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Social Security Administration, Michael Astrue, 73 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence filed by American Council of the Blind, 61 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Social Security Administration, Michael Astrue. (Court Reporter Joan Columbini.) (dt, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 4/10/2008) (Entered: 04/10/2008)	April 10, 2008	April 10, 2008 PACER
78	ORDER: (1) DENYING MOTIONS TO DISMISS IN PART AND (2) REQUESTING FURTHER BRIFING by Judge William Alsup [denying 61 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; granting in part and denying in part 62 Motion to Dismiss]. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/23/2008) (Entered: 04/23/2008)	April 23, 2008	April 23, 2008 RECAP
79	TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 04/10/08 before Judge William Alsup. Court Reporter Joan Columbini. (sis, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/2/2008) (Entered: 05/05/2008)	May 2, 2008	May 2, 2008 PACER
80	Brief (Memorandum) re Options for Proceeding Following April 23, 2008 Order Denying Motions to Dismiss filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/7/2008) (Entered: 05/07/2008)	May 7, 2008	May 7, 2008 PACER
81	Brief Regarding How Litigation Should Proceed filed byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 5/7/2008) (Entered: 05/07/2008)	May 7, 2008	May 7, 2008 PACER
82	Defendants' ANSWER to Amended Complaint byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 5/7/2008) (Entered: 05/07/2008)	May 7, 2008	May 7, 2008 PACER
83	ORDER DENYING RULE 12(b)(6) MOTION TO DISMISS [re 62 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Social Security Administration]. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 5/13/2008. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/13/2008) (Entered: 05/13/2008)	May 13, 2008	May 13, 2008 RECAP
84	ORDER RE PROPER COURSE OF FUTURE PROCEEDINGS ]re 78 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction]. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 5/13/2008. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/13/2008) (Entered: 05/13/2008)	May 13, 2008	May 13, 2008 RECAP
85	MOTION to Amend/Correct Notice of Motion and Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint Adding Two New Plaintiffs filed by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. Motion Hearing set for 7/18/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/12/2008) (Entered: 06/12/2008)	June 12, 2008	June 12, 2008 PACER
86	Proposed Order 85 Granting Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/12/2008) Modified on 6/13/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/12/2008)	June 12, 2008	June 12, 2008 PACER
87	Declaration of Wondie Russell 85 In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint Adding Two New Plaintiffs filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Wondie Russell in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion For Leave to File Second Amended Complaint Adding Two New Plaintiffs, # 2 Exhibit 2 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended Complaint, # 3 Exhibit 3 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended Complaint, # 4 Exhibit 4 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended Complaint)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/12/2008) Modified on 6/13/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/12/2008) 1 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Wondie Russell in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended View on PACER 4 Exhibit 4 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended View on PACER	June 12, 2008	June 12, 2008 PACER
88	NOTICE of Appearance by Wondie Russell Additional Counsel for Plaintiffs (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/13/2008) (Entered: 06/13/2008)	June 13, 2008	June 13, 2008 PACER
89	ORDER by Judge Alsup granting 85 Motion to Amend/Correct ; (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)	June 16, 2008	June 16, 2008 RECAP
90	STIPULATION re 63 Order, Set Hearings Requesting Rescheduling of Settlement Conference by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)	June 16, 2008	June 16, 2008 PACER
91	NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Risner for Defendants (Risner, Scott) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)	June 16, 2008	June 16, 2008 PACER
92	ORDER - Joint Stipulation 90 Requesting Rescheduling of Settlement Conference and Order. Settlement Conference set for 9/16/2008 09:30 AM has been changed to 8/14/2008 09:30 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward M. Chen on 6/16/2008. (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)	June 16, 2008	June 16, 2008 RECAP
93	AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. Filed byMary Ann Alexander, Laura M. Russell, Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 2 Exhibit 2 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 3 Exhibit 3 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 4 Exhibit 4 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 5 Exhibit 5 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/18/2008) (Entered: 06/18/2008) 1 Exhibit 1 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief View on PACER 4 Exhibit 4 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief View on PACER 5 Exhibit 5 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief View on PACER	June 18, 2008	June 18, 2008 PACER
94	STIPULATION Extending Deadline to Respond to Second Amended Complaint by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Risner, Scott) (Filed on 6/30/2008) (Entered: 06/30/2008)	June 30, 2008	June 30, 2008 PACER
95	STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. Signed by Judge Alsup on July 1, 2008. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/1/2008) (Entered: 07/01/2008)	July 1, 2008	July 1, 2008 RECAP
96	ANSWER to Amended Complaint 93 (Second) byMichael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 7/17/2008) Modified on 7/18/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/17/2008)	July 17, 2008	July 17, 2008 PACER
97	MOTION to Certify Class : PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION; MEMO. OF POINTS & AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT filed by American Council of the Blind. Motion Hearing set for 9/4/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 7/24/2008) (Entered: 07/24/2008)	July 24, 2008	July 24, 2008 RECAP
98	Declaration of MAYERSON, Arlene B. in Support of 97 MOTION to Certify Class : PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION; MEMO. OF POINTS & AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT : MAYERSON DECL. ISO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, with EXHIBIT filed byAmerican Council of the Blind. (Related document(s) 97 ) (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 7/24/2008) (Entered: 07/24/2008)	July 24, 2008	July 24, 2008 PACER
99	Declaration of RUSSELL, Wondie in Support of 97 MOTION to Certify Class : PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION; MEMO. OF POINTS & AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT : RUSSELL DECL. ISO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION filed byAmerican Council of the Blind. (Related document(s) 97 ) (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 7/24/2008) (Entered: 07/24/2008)	July 24, 2008	July 24, 2008 PACER
100	Declaration of McINTYRE, Gerald A. in Support of 97 MOTION to Certify Class : PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION; MEMO. OF POINTS & AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT : McINTYRE DECL. ISO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION filed byAmerican Council of the Blind. (Related document(s) 97 ) (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 7/24/2008) (Entered: 07/24/2008)	July 24, 2008	July 24, 2008 PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 16, 2005

Case Ongoing: Perhaps, but long-dormant

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Recipients of Supplemental Social Security Income payments from Social Security whose visual impairment substantially limits their ability to see such that they need materials to be in an accessible format in order to participate in these programs.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Social Security Administration, Federal

Case Details