Case: P.V. v. School District of Philadelphia

P.V. v. The School District of Philadelphia

P.V. v. The School District of Philadelphia

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COMPLAINT against ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 045165.), filed by M.M., R.S., P.V., J.V..(rt) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/21/2011: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form) # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (rt). (Entered: 06/21/2011)

Summons Issued as to ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. Four Forwarded To: Counsel on June 21, 2011 (rt) (Entered: 06/21/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by DARLA D. WOODRING on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. with Certificate of Service(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 06/23/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by CHERYL A. KRAUSE on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. with Certificate of Service(KRAUSE, CHERYL) (Entered: 06/23/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by TARA L. KELLY on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. with Certificate of Service(KELLY, TARA) (Entered: 06/23/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID SMITH on behalf of ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS (SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 07/14/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by M.M., R.S., P.V., J.V. re: William Alexander served Summons and Complaint upon ARLENE ACKERMAN by Summons in a Civil Action. ARLENE ACKERMAN served on 7/6/2011, answer due 7/27/2011. (WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by M.M., R.S., P.V., J.V. re: Williams Alexander served Summons and Complaint upon THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA by Summons in a Civil Action. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA served on 7/6/2011, answer due 7/27/2011. (WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by M.M., R.S., P.V., J.V. re: William Alexander served Summons and Complaint upon LINDA WILLIAMS by Service to Betty Prizill. LINDA WILLIAMS served on 7/6/2011, answer due 7/27/2011. (WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

Stipulation Extending Time to Answer the complaint. ARLENE ACKERMAN answer due 8/26/2011; THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA answer due 8/26/2011; THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION answer due 8/26/2011; LINDA WILLIAMS answer due 8/26/2011, with Clerk's approval. (jl, ) (Entered: 07/28/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A−F)(SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/26/2011)

MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Class Action Allegations filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/26/2011)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS WILL HAVE UNTIL AND INCLUDING 9/30/11 TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 9/6/11. 9/6/11 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 09/06/2011)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Class Certification Motion filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Brief, certificate of service.(RUBIN, JEFFREY) (Entered: 09/19/2011)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO MOVE FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED. PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THEIR MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION ON OR BEFORE THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF DISCOVERY IN THIS MATTER; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 9/26/11. 9/28/11 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 09/28/2011)

RESPONSE to Motion re 12 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Class Action Allegations filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.., with CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (tomg, ) (Entered: 10/03/2011)

MEMORANDUM of Law in Opposition to Defendants' MOTION to Dismiss together with Certificate of Service filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. (ti, ) (Entered: 10/03/2011)

EXHIBITS A AND B TO DEFENDANTS MOTIONT TO DISMISS by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.. (kk, ) (Entered: 10/03/2011)

RESPONSE to Motion re 12 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Class Action Allegations filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B)(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 10/01/2011)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 10/01/2011)

MOTION for Leave to file REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF 11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS, (REPLY BRIEF ATTACHED). (Attachments: # 1 Reply Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(SMITH, DAVID) Modified on 10/11/2011 (nd). Modified on 10/12/2011 (afm, ). (Entered: 10/07/2011)

MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendants' Motion to Strike Class Action Allegations filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Brief, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Brief in Support of Motion to Strike Class Action Allegations)(SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 10/07/2011)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS IS GRANTED. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS IS DENIED. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 10/31/11. 10/31/11 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS IS GRANTED. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS IS DENIED. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 10/31/11. 10/31/11 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

DEFENDANTS REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS. (jl, ) (Entered: 10/31/2011)

DEFENDANTS REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS. (jl, ) (Entered: 10/31/2011)

Administrative Record. (jl, ) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by BENJAMIN D. WANGER on behalf of ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS with Certificate of Service(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 11/09/2011)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS with affirmative defenses, Certificate of Service. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 11/16/2011 (nd, ). (Entered: 11/14/2011)

NOTICE of Hearing: RULE 16 CONFERENCE SET FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011, AT 4:30 P.M. IN JUDGE CHAMBERS ROOM 6614 BEFORE THE HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS. 11/29/2011 ENTERED, COPIES EMAILED, AND MAILED. (miah,) (Entered: 11/29/2011)

NOTICE of Hearing: RULE 16 CONFERENCE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011, AT 3:00 P.M. IN JUDGE CHAMBERS ROOM 6614 BEFORE THE HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS. 12/7/2011 ENTERED, COPIES EMAILED, AND MAILED. (miah,) (Entered: 12/07/2011)

Discovery Plan by All Parties.(RUBIN, JEFFREY) (Entered: 12/09/2011)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS: Pretrial Conference held on 12/13/11. (jl, ) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

SCHEDULING ORDER THAT ALL DISCOVERY SHALL CLOSE ON 5/25/12. PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION SHALL BE FILED BY 6/15/12. DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 6/15/12; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 12/14/11. 12/14/11 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 12/14/2011)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by TARA L. KELLY on behalf of All Plaintiffs (KELLY, TARA) (Entered: 02/17/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID J. STANOCH on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. with Certificate of Service(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 02/17/2012)

MOTION to Compel The Production of Documents and Responses to Interrogatories, and Request for Expedited Briefing filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Memorandum, Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Service. (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)(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 02/17/2012)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by JEFFREY W. RUBIN on behalf of All Plaintiffs (RUBIN, JEFFREY) (Entered: 02/21/2012)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS EXPEDITED MOTION TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS IS GRANTED. ANY BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 2/27/12; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/22/12. 2/22/12 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 02/22/2012)

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 37 MOTION to Compel The Production of Documents and Responses to Interrogatories, and Request for Expedited Briefing . RESPONSES DUE BY 2/27/2012. (jl, ) (Entered: 02/22/2012)

RESPONSE to Motion re 37 MOTION to Compel The Production of Documents and Responses to Interrogatories, and Request for Expedited Briefing filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 02/27/2012)

MEMORANDUM ORDER AND OPINION THAT PLAINTIFFS EXPEDITED MOTION TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. ALL DISCOVERY SHALL CLOSE ON 6/11/12. PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATIONN SHALL BE FILED BY 6/25/12. DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 6/25/12; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/1/12. 3/1/12 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: DISCOVERY DUE BY 6/11/2012. MOTIONS DUE BY 6/25/2012. (jl, ) (Entered: 03/01/2012)

MOTION for Clarification Plaintiffs' Motion for Minor Clarification of the Court's March 1, 2012 Order filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 03/05/2012)

RESPONSE to Motion re 42 MOTION for Clarification Plaintiffs' Motion for Minor Clarification of the Court's March 1, 2012 Order filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR MINOR CLARIFICATION OF THE COURT'S 3/1/12 ORDER IS DENIED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/9/12.3/9/12 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 03/09/2012)

APPLICATION by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. FOR DANIEL G. BOWERS TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, STATEMENT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (FEE PAID) (jl, ) (Entered: 04/13/2012)

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF DANIEL G. BOWERS TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 5/9/12. 5/9/12 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 05/09/2012)

MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Memorandum in Support, Proposed Order, Certificate of Service. RESPONSES DUE BY 8/3/2012. (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, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25−1, # 26 Exhibit 25−2, # 27 Exhibit 26, # 28 Exhibit 27, # 29 Exhibit 28, # 30 Exhibit 29, # 31 Exhibit 30−1, # 32 Exhibit 30−2, # 33 Exhibit 31−1, # 34 Exhibit 31−2, # 35 Exhibit 31−3, # 36 Exhibit 32, # 37 Exhibit 33)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 07/13/2012)

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit P, # 18 Exhibit Q, # 19 Exhibit R, # 20 Exhibit S, # 21 Exhibit T, # 22 Exhibit U, # 23 Exhibit V)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 08/03/2012)

Memorandum in Opposition re 48 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 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 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/6/2012 (lisad, ). (Entered: 08/03/2012)

MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 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 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23, # 25 Exhibit 24, # 26 Exhibit 25, # 27 Exhibit 26, # 28 Exhibit 27, # 29 Exhibit 28, # 30 Exhibit 29, # 31 Exhibit 30, # 32 Exhibit 31, # 33 Exhibit 32, # 34 Exhibit 33, # 35 Exhibit 34−1, # 36 Exhibit 34−2, # 37 Exhibit 34−3, # 38 Exhibit 35, # 39 Exhibit 36, # 40 Exhibit 37−1, # 41 Exhibit 37−2, # 42 Exhibit 38, # 43 Exhibit 39, # 44 Exhibit 40)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/03/2012)

MOTION for Leave to File Joint Motion For Leave to File Replies and to Amend Briefing Schedule filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S., THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A−−Proposed Stipulated Amended Scheduling Order)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/06/2012)

ORDER THAT THE JOINT MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLIES AND TO AMEND BRIEFING SCHEDULE (DOC. NO. 52) IS GRANTED. AS STIPULATED THE PARTIES MAY FILE REPLY MEMORANDA ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE: PLAINTIFFS' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 8/30/2012. DEFENDANTS' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 8/30/2012. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ARE AS OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 08/20/2012.08/20/2012 ENTERED AND COPIES E−MAILED.(jmf, ) (Entered: 08/20/2012)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Response to Undisputed Facts, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

EXHIBIT 1 to 5 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit 3, # 3 Exhibit 4, # 4 Exhibit 5)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (md). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

EXHIBIT 6 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (nd, ). Modified on 8/30/2012 (md). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

EXHIBIT 7 to 8 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 8)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (md). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

EXHIBIT 9 to 11 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 10, # 2 Exhibit 11)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (nd, ). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

EXHIBIT 12 to 14 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 13, # 2 Exhibit 14)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (nd, ). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

EXHIBIT 15 to 18 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 16, # 2 Exhibit 17, # 3 Exhibit 18)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (nd, ). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

RESPONSE in Support re 48 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification Reply Memorandum in Further Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 34, # 2 Exhibit 35, # 3 Exhibit 36, # 4 Exhibit 37, # 5 Exhibit 38, # 6 Exhibit 39, # 7 Exhibit 40, # 8 Exhibit 41, # 9 Exhibit 42, # 10 Exhibit 43, # 11 Exhibit 44, # 12 Exhibit 45)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Memorandum In Opposition re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Response to Statement of Material Facts, # 2 Exhibit 41, # 3 Exhibit 42, # 4 Exhibit 43, # 5 Exhibit 44, # 6 Exhibit 45, # 7 Exhibit 46, # 8 Exhibit 47, # 9 Exhibit 48, # 10 Exhibit 49, # 11 Exhibit 50, # 12 Exhibit 51, # 13 Exhibit 52, # 14 Exhibit 53, # 15 Exhibit 54)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

REPLY in Further Support of the 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 9/13/2012 (fh) (Entered: 09/11/2012)

Reply Memorandum in Further Support of PLAINTIFFS' 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S., Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 55, # 2 Exhibit 56, # 3 Exhibit 57, # 4 Exhibit 58, # 5 Exhibit 59, # 6 Exhibit 60)(STANOCH, DAVID) Modified on 9/13/2012 (fh) (Entered: 09/11/2012)

MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of their Motion for Summary Judgment filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Memorandum, Brief, Affidavit, Declaration, Certificate of Counsel or Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 − Surreply, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 09/20/2012)

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SURREPLY IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 9/27/12. 9/27/12 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Main Document 66 replaced on 9/28/2012) (afm, ). (Entered: 09/27/2012)

SURREPLY OF DEFENDANTS ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (jl, ) (Entered: 09/27/2012)

NOTICE by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 10/05/2012)

MOTION for Leave to File Plainitiffs' Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum of Law to Address Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority, and in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 10/09/2012)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW TO ADDRESS DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 10/9/12. 10/11/12 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 10/11/2012)

PLAINTIFFS' SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW TO ADDRESS DEFENDANTS NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY AND IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jl, ) (Entered: 10/11/2012)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/19/13. 2/19/13 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED. THIS ACTION IS CERTIFIED AS A CLASS ACTION PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 23 (a) AND 23 (b)(2). THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA AND DECHERT LLP ARE APPOINTED AS CLASS COUNSEL; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/19/13. 2/19/13 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/19/13. 2/19/13 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO CLOSE THIS MATTER FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES; ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/19/13. 2/19/13 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), filed by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 02/27/2013)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion For Attorney's Fees and Costs filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Motion and Memorandum.(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 03/01/2013)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO MOVE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/6/13.3/6/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 03/06/2013)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 03/13/2013)

SUGGESTION OF DEATH Upon the Record as to Arlene Ackerman by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 03/15/2013)

ORDER THAT COUNSEL SHALL APPEAR AT 2:00 P.M. ON 4/16/13 FOR ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA'S OUTSTANDING MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/18/13. 3/18/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 03/18/2013)

MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Reconsideration filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Certificate of Service.(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 03/20/2013)

ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND TO ALTER OR AMENDED JUDDGMENT IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT MUST FILE ITS REPLY BRIEF ON OR BEFORE 3/25/13; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/20/13. 3/21/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 03/21/2013)

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), . REPLIES DUE BY 3/25/2013. (md) (Entered: 03/22/2013)

REPLY Brief in Support re 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), filed by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 3/26/2013 (lisad, ). (Entered: 03/25/2013)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS: Motion Hearing held on 4/16/13 re 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), filed by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Court Reporter: DONNA CROCE. (jl, ) (Entered: 04/18/2013)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by DANIEL G. BOWERS on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.(BOWERS, DANIEL) (Entered: 04/19/2013)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4/16/13 before Judge DAVIS. Court Reporter: DONNA CROCE. ORAL ARGUMENT (jl, ) (Entered: 04/25/2013)

NOTICE by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS re 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), of Supplemental Authority (SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 05/13/2013)

MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum of Law. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Memorandum of Law))(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 05/22/2013)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW IS GRANTED. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO FILE PLAINTIFFS SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM (DOC. 90−1) AS A REPLY BRIEF IN THIS CASE.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 5/23/13. 5/23/13 ENTERED AND COPIES EMAILED.(rf, ) (Entered: 05/23/2013)

PLAINTIFFS SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN RESPONSETO DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORTOF DEFENDANTS OF MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE(rf, ) (Entered: 05/23/2013)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 90 MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law filed by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A −− Reply Brief)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 05/29/2013)

AMENDED TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4/16/13 before Judge DAVIS. Court Reporter: DONNA CROCE. ORAL ARGUMENT (jl, ) (Entered: 06/03/2013)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S LETTER REQUESTING AN ADDITIONAL THREE WEEKS FOR THE PARTIES TO RESUME THEIR EFFORTS TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER IS GRANTED. THE PARTIES SHALL, IN WRITING, UPDATE THIS COURT AS TO THE STATUS OF THE PARTIES EFFORTS TO REACH AN AGREEMENT OF THE ISSUES IN THIS LITIGATION NO LATER THAN 6/26/13; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 6/6/13. 6/7/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 06/07/2013)

ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SHALL, IN WRITING, UPDATE THIS COURT AS TO THE STATUS OF THE PARTIES EFFORTS TO REACH AN AGREEMENT ON THE ISSUES IN THIS LITIGATION NO LATER THAN 7/26/13; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 6/27/13. 6/27/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 06/27/2013)

ORDER THAT A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR 8/14/13 AT 9:30 A.M.; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 8/1/13. 8/1/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 08/01/2013)

ORDER THAT THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IS RESCHEDULED FOR 8/9/13 AT 9:30 A.M.. THE DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY DUE ON 8/9/13, ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 8/8/13 AT 5:00 P.M.; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 8/7/13. 8/7/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 08/07/2013)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS: Settlement Conference held on 8/9/2013. (jmg, ) (Entered: 08/12/2013)