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.

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 this case

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 June 13, 2026, 7:42 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Nov. 16, 2005	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)	RECAP
2	Nov. 16, 2005	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	RECAP
3	Nov. 21, 2005	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)	RECAP
4	Nov. 30, 2005	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)	RECAP
5	Jan. 27, 2006	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)	RECAP
6	Feb. 3, 2006	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)	RECAP
7	Feb. 7, 2006	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)	RECAP
8	Feb. 10, 2006	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)	RECAP
9	Feb. 13, 2006	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)	RECAP
10	Feb. 28, 2006	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)	RECAP
11	March 3, 2006	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)	RECAP
12	March 9, 2006	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)	RECAP
13	March 23, 2006	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	RECAP
14	March 27, 2006	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)	RECAP
15	March 29, 2006	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)	RECAP
16	March 31, 2006	*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)	RECAP
17	April 4, 2006	ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/4/2006) (Entered: 04/04/2006)	RECAP
18	April 5, 2006	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)	RECAP
19	April 5, 2006	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)	RECAP
20	April 5, 2006	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)	RECAP
21	May 12, 2006	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)	RECAP
22	May 15, 2006	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)	RECAP
23	May 23, 2006	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)	RECAP
24	May 23, 2006	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)	RECAP
25	May 23, 2006	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)	RECAP
26	May 23, 2006	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	RECAP
27	May 23, 2006	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	RECAP
28	May 23, 2006	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	RECAP
29	May 23, 2006	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	RECAP
30	May 23, 2006	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)	RECAP
31	June 1, 2006	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)	RECAP
32	June 2, 2006	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)	RECAP
33	June 6, 2006	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)	RECAP
34	June 9, 2006	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	RECAP
35	June 9, 2006	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	RECAP
36	Sept. 8, 2006	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)	RECAP
37	Sept. 8, 2006	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)	RECAP
38	Oct. 5, 2006	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)	RECAP
39	Oct. 10, 2006	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)	RECAP
40	Oct. 11, 2006	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)	RECAP
41	Jan. 5, 2007	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)	RECAP
42	Jan. 16, 2007	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)	RECAP
43	Jan. 17, 2007	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)	RECAP
44	Jan. 23, 2007	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)	RECAP
45	Feb. 26, 2007	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	RECAP
46	Feb. 28, 2007	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)	RECAP
47	April 30, 2007	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)	RECAP
48	May 14, 2007	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)	RECAP
49	June 14, 2007	NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Jeanne Finberg (Finberg, Jeanne) (Filed on 6/14/2007) (Entered: 06/14/2007)	RECAP
50	July 23, 2007	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)	RECAP
51	Aug. 2, 2007	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)	RECAP
52	Jan. 29, 2008	STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 1/29/2008) (Entered: 01/29/2008)	RECAP
53	Jan. 31, 2008	CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING Status Conference. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/31/2008) (Entered: 01/31/2008)	RECAP
54	Feb. 15, 2008	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)	RECAP
55	Feb. 20, 2008	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)	RECAP
56	Feb. 20, 2008	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)	RECAP
57	Feb. 26, 2008	CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 2/26/2008) (Entered: 02/26/2008)	RECAP
58	Feb. 28, 2008	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)	RECAP
59	Feb. 29, 2008	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)	RECAP
60	March 3, 2008	NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by Peter J. Crosby, IV (Crosby, Peter) (Filed on 3/3/2008) (Entered: 03/03/2008)	RECAP
61	March 6, 2008	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)	RECAP
62	March 6, 2008	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)	RECAP
63	March 17, 2008	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)	RECAP
64	March 20, 2008	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)	RECAP
65	March 20, 2008	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)	RECAP
66	March 20, 2008	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	RECAP
67	March 20, 2008	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	RECAP
68	March 20, 2008	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)	RECAP
69	March 20, 2008	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)	RECAP
70	March 27, 2008	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	RECAP
71	March 27, 2008	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	RECAP
72	April 7, 2008	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)	RECAP
73	April 7, 2008	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	RECAP
74	April 7, 2008	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	RECAP
75	April 7, 2008	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)	RECAP
76	April 8, 2008	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	RECAP
77	April 10, 2008	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)	RECAP
78	April 23, 2008	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)	RECAP
79	May 2, 2008	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)	RECAP
80	May 7, 2008	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)	RECAP
81	May 7, 2008	Brief Regarding How Litigation Should Proceed filed byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 5/7/2008) (Entered: 05/07/2008)	RECAP
82	May 7, 2008	Defendants' ANSWER to Amended Complaint byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 5/7/2008) (Entered: 05/07/2008)	RECAP
83	May 13, 2008	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)	RECAP
84	May 13, 2008	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)	RECAP
85	June 12, 2008	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)	RECAP
86	June 12, 2008	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)	RECAP
87	June 12, 2008	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	RECAP
88	June 13, 2008	NOTICE of Appearance by Wondie Russell Additional Counsel for Plaintiffs (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/13/2008) (Entered: 06/13/2008)	RECAP
89	June 16, 2008	ORDER by Judge Alsup granting 85 Motion to Amend/Correct ; (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)	RECAP
90	June 16, 2008	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)	RECAP
91	June 16, 2008	NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Risner for Defendants (Risner, Scott) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)	RECAP
92	June 16, 2008	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)	RECAP
93	June 18, 2008	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	RECAP
94	June 30, 2008	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)	RECAP
95	July 1, 2008	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)	RECAP
96	July 17, 2008	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)	RECAP
97	July 24, 2008	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)	RECAP
98	July 24, 2008	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)	RECAP
99	July 24, 2008	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)	RECAP
100	July 24, 2008	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)	RECAP

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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:

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Federal

Social Security Administration

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 3:05-cv-04696

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Reasonable Accommodation

Reporting

Order Duration: 2010 - 2011

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to public accommodations - governmental

Government services

Benefits (Source):

SSDI

SSI

Disability and Disability Rights:

Reasonable Accommodations

Visual impairment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of American Council of the Blind v. Astrue, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/10899/ (last updated 11/16/2016).