Case: Taylor v. Housing Authority of New Haven

3:08-cv-00557 | U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Filed Date: April 15, 2008

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

On April 15, 2008, disabled participants in New Haven's Housing Choice Voucher ("Section 8") program filed a class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, New Haven Division against the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven ("HANH") and a group of HANH officials, alleging that Defendants discriminated against them in administering the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (the "FHAA"), 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f); § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.…

On April 15, 2008, disabled participants in New Haven's Housing Choice Voucher ("Section 8") program filed a class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, New Haven Division against the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven ("HANH") and a group of HANH officials, alleging that Defendants discriminated against them in administering the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (the "FHAA"), 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f); § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794; and regulations promulgated thereunder, 24 C.F.R. §§ 8.28, 100.204. Plaintiffs asked the court for injunctive relief, declaratory judgment, compensatory damages, attorney's fees, and costs.

On August 07, 2008, Plaintiffs moved to certify a class defined as "[a]ll current and future participants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program who, because of the disabilities and/or handicaps of themselves or someone in their household, need assistance in searching for suitable dwellings to lease under the program." On March 09, 2009, the Court ( Judge Janet Bond Arterton) granted the class certification.

After a nine-day bench trial, the District Court entered judgment on March 29, 2010, finding in favor of Defendants on all claims and vacating its earlier class certification order. The District Court concluded that Plaintiffs failed to prove Defendants' liability on any of the counts. The Court also held that Plaintffs have no private right of action to enforce enforce certain regulations of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). Finally, the Court found insufficient evidence that Defendants discriminated against the three named Plaintiffs, or that Defendants' conduct toward them deprived them of meaningful access to the benefits of the Section 8 Program. The detailed facts and reasoning are fully set forth in the District Court's Memorandum of Decision on March 29, 2010.

Plaintiffs appealed to the Second Circuit. On May 04, 2011, the Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court's decision in a reported opinion.

Summary Authors

Xin Chen (5/23/2011)

People

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Judge(s)

Arterton, Janet Bond (Connecticut)

Chin, Denny (New York)

Fitzsimmons, Holly B. (Connecticut)

Kearse, Amalya Lyle (New York)

Miner, Roger Jeffrey (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

3:08-cv-00557

Docket

Jan. 11, 2011

Jan. 11, 2011

Docket
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Complaint

April 15, 2008

April 15, 2008

Complaint
12

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Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Emergency Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

April 22, 2008

April 22, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
47

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Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification

Aug. 7, 2008

Aug. 7, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
77

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Amended Complaint

Nov. 14, 2008

Nov. 14, 2008

Complaint
81

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Second Amended Complaint

Nov. 19, 2008

Nov. 19, 2008

Complaint
108

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Ruling on Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification [...]

March 10, 2009

March 10, 2009

Order/Opinion

257 F.R.D. 23

240

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Memorandum of Decision

March 29, 2010

March 29, 2010

Order/Opinion

267 F.R.D. 36

247

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Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Motion for Additional Findings

April 7, 2010

April 7, 2010

Pleading / Motion / Brief
248

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Order on Planitiffs' Motion for Additional Findings

July 14, 2010

July 14, 2010

Order/Opinion

2010 WL 2801895

Docket

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Docket for: Taylor v. New Haven Housing Authority
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1 April 10, 2008

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Rebecca Taylor. (Falcone, K.) (Entered: 04/11/2008)

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2 April 15, 2008

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL WILL RECEIVE FROM THE COURT. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 4/15/08. (Margolis, Joan) (Entered: 04/15/2008)

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3 April 15, 2008

COMPLAINT against New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner, filed by Rebecca Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 ExhibitA, # 2 ExhibitB, # 3 ExhibitC, # 4 ExhibitD)(Brown, S.) (Entered: 04/17/2008)

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4 April 15, 2008

MOTION for New Haven Judge Assignment re 3 Complaint, by Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 5/6/2008 (Brown, S.) (Entered: 04/17/2008)

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5 April 15, 2008

Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 7/15/08. Amended Pleadings due by 6/14/2008 Discovery due by 10/15/2008 Dispositive Motions due by 11/14/2008. Signed by Clerk on 4/15/08. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 04/17/2008)

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6 April 15, 2008

ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 4/15/08. (Attachments: # 1 PART2)(Brown, S.) (Entered: 04/17/2008)

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April 17, 2008

USM 285 forms together with Summons/Notice of Lawsuit/Request for Waiver of Service of Summons and all instructions mailed to IFP plaintiff's counsel to complete and return to Clerk's office. (Brown, S.)

7 April 21, 2008

ORDER finding as moot 4 Motion for Assignment to New Haven Courthouse. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 4/21/2008. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 04/21/2008)

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8 April 22, 2008

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 5/13/2008 (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/22/2008)

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9 April 22, 2008

MOTION to Amend/Correct 3 Complaint, by Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 5/13/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amended Complaint)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/22/2008)

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10 April 22, 2008

PROPOSED ORDER re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/22/2008)

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11 April 22, 2008

MOTION for Summary Judgment Conference by Rebecca Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Motion, # 2 Statement of Material Facts)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/22/2008)

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12 April 22, 2008

Memorandum in Support re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Rebecca Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, p.1-3, # 2 Exhibit 1, p.4-5, # 3 Exhibit 1, p.6-8, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, p.1-2, # 9 Exhibit 6, p.5-6, # 10 Exhibit 7, p.1-2, # 11 Exhibit 7, p.5-6, # 12 Exhibit 7, p.5-6, # 13 Exhibit 8, p.1-3, # 14 Exhibit 8, p.4-8, # 15 Exhibit 8, p.9-14, # 16 Exhibit 9, # 17 Exhibit 10, # 18 Exhibit 11, # 19 Exhibit 12, # 20 Exhibit 13, # 21 Exhibit 14, # 22 Exhibit 15, # 23 Exhibit 16, p.1-3, # 24 Exhibit 16, p.4-5, # 25 Exhibit 17, # 26 Exhibit 18, # 27 Exhibit 19, # 28 Exhibit 20, # 29 Exhibit 21, # 30 Exhibit 22, # 31 Exhibit 23, # 32 Exhibit 24)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/22/2008)

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13 April 23, 2008

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 4/24/2008 at 4:00 PM before Judge Janet Bond Arterton. Plaintiffs' counsel shall initiate the conference call. Chambers: 203-773-2456. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 04/23/2008)

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14 April 29, 2008

Endorsement ORDER granting 9 Motion to Amend Complaint; granting 11 Motion for pre-filing Conference. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 4/28/2008. (Falcone, K.) (Entered: 04/29/2008)

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15 April 29, 2008

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Show Cause Hearing set for 5/7/2008 09:00 AM in Courtroom Two, 141 Church St., New Haven. A Pre-Filing conference will be held concurrently, before Judge Janet Bond Arterton. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 4/28/2008. (Falcone, K.) (Entered: 04/29/2008)

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April 29, 2008

Reset Deadlines as to 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 5/6/2008 (Falcone, K.)

16 May 5, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Donn A. Swift on behalf of New Haven Housing Authority (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

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17 May 6, 2008

Memorandum in Support re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Objection of the Defendants to the Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Innjuctive Relief filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 05/06/2008)

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18 May 7, 2008

AFFIDAVIT re 17 Memorandum in Support of objection Motion, Signed By William Heinrichs filed by New Haven Housing Authority. (Torday, B.) Modified on 5/22/2008 to creat link to Doc. #8 (Torday, B.). (Entered: 05/07/2008)

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19 May 7, 2008

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Janet Bond Arterton: taking under advisement 8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Motion Hearing held on 5/7/2008 re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Rebecca Taylor.Class discovery to close on 8/7/08, with Motion for Class Certification due on 8/7/08. Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes(Court Reporter S. Montini.) (Torday, B.) (Entered: 05/07/2008)

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20 May 7, 2008

Marked Exhibit ans Witness List by Rebecca Taylor. (Torday, B.) (Entered: 05/07/2008)

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21 May 8, 2008

PROPOSED ORDER re 19 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Motion Hearing, by Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/08/2008)

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22 May 9, 2008

MOTION for Joint Stipulated Order for Preliminary Injunctive Relief on Counts II and III Order by New Haven Housing Authority. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 05/09/2008)

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May 12, 2008

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Telephonic conference set down for May 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Attorney Swift shall initiate the conference call. Chambers: 203-773-2456. (Tooker, A.)

23 May 13, 2008

ORDER granting 8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction in accordance with the parties' Joint Stipulated Order. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 5/13/2008. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

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24 May 15, 2008

Proposed Joint STIPULATed Order for Preliminary Injunctive Relief on Counts II and III by Rebecca Taylor, New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Falcone, K.) (Entered: 05/19/2008)

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25 May 20, 2008

ENTERED IN ERROR: NOTICE by New Haven Housing Authority of First Set of Interrogatories and Request for Production (Swift, Donn) Modified on 5/22/2008 (Falcone, K.). (Entered: 05/20/2008)

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26 May 22, 2008

Docket Entry Correction, Document #25 Entered in Error - Per the local rules, discovery is not to be filed re 25 Notice (Falcone, K.) (Entered: 05/22/2008)

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27 May 27, 2008

ORDER: APPROVED AND ADOPTED re 24 Stipulation for preliminary injunctive relief filed by Robert Solomon, Jimmy Miller, Jason Turner, Louise Persall, Rebecca Taylor, Iiona Leffingwell, David Alvarado, New Haven Housing Authority, DENIED AS MOOT 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Rebecca Taylor. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 5/27/08. (Torday, B.) (Entered: 05/28/2008)

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28 June 16, 2008

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Rebecca Taylor. David Alvarado served on 5/2/2008, answer due 5/22/2008. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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29 June 16, 2008

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Rebecca Taylor. Iiona Leffingwell served on 5/2/2008, answer due 5/22/2008. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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30 June 16, 2008

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Rebecca Taylor. Jimmy Miller served on 5/2/2008, answer due 5/22/2008. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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31 June 16, 2008

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Rebecca Taylor. New Haven Housing Authority served on 5/2/2008, answer due 5/22/2008. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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32 June 16, 2008

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Rebecca Taylor. Louise Persall served on 5/2/2008, answer due 5/22/2008. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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33 June 16, 2008

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Rebecca Taylor. Robert Solomon served on 5/2/2008, answer due 5/22/2008. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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34 June 16, 2008

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Rebecca Taylor. Jason Turner served on 5/2/2008, answer due 5/22/2008. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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35 June 16, 2008

MOTION for Default Entry 55(a) as to all defendants by Rebecca Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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36 June 16, 2008

ANSWER to 3 Complaint, with Jury Demand by New Haven Housing Authority.(Swift, Donn) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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37 June 17, 2008

TEXT ORDER denying as moot as answer was filed on 6/16/08 35 Motion for Default Entry 55(a). Signed by Clerk on 6/17/08. (Torday, B.) (Entered: 06/17/2008)

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38 July 6, 2008

MOTION to Consolidate Cases. Case to be consolidated with 3:07-cv-667 by Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 7/27/2008 (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/06/2008)

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39 July 6, 2008

Memorandum in Support re 38 MOTION to Consolidate Cases. Case to be consolidated with 3:07-cv-667 filed by Rebecca Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/06/2008)

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40 July 22, 2008

OBJECTION re 38 MOTION to Consolidate Cases. Case to be consolidated with 3:07-cv-667 filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 07/22/2008)

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41 July 22, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time until September 1, 2008 Respond to Request for Admmissions by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon. (Swift, Donn) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/23/2008: # 1 Motion for Enlargement) (Falcone, K.). (Entered: 07/22/2008)

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42 July 23, 2008

Docket Entry Correction adding corrected PDF to document re 41 MOTION for Extension of Time until September 1, 2008 Respond to Request for Admmissions (Falcone, K.) (Entered: 07/23/2008)

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43 July 25, 2008

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 5/7/08 before Judge Arterton. Court Reporter: S. Montini. Type of Hearing: Transcript of Preliminary Injunction Hearing. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.ctd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 8/15/2008. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/25/2008. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/23/2008. (Montini, S.) (Entered: 07/25/2008)

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44 July 30, 2008

ORDER granting 41 Motion for Extension of Time, over objection, to and including 9/1/2008. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 7/29/2008. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 07/30/2008)

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45 Aug. 7, 2008

MOTION to Intervene by Karl Hunter.Responses due by 8/28/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Intervenor Complaint, # 2 Affidavit)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/07/2008)

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46 Aug. 7, 2008

MOTION to Certify Class by Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 8/28/2008 (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/07/2008)

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47 Aug. 7, 2008

Memorandum in Support re 46 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Rebecca Taylor. (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)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/07/2008)

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48 Aug. 8, 2008

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until January 6, 2008 Count II - Motion to Certify Class by Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/08/2008)

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49 Aug. 14, 2008

Inasmuch as counsel are agreed that discovery in Taylor and Gaither should be consolidated, albeit for different reasons, plaintiff's motion to consolidated discovery, which is expected to achieve time and cost efficiencies 38 is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 8/14/2008. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 08/14/2008)

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50 Aug. 20, 2008

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: A telephonic scheduling conference will be held September 25, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. before Hon. Janet Bond Arterton. Attorney Vickery shall initiate the conference call. Chambers: 203-773-2456. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 08/20/2008)

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51 Aug. 22, 2008

RESPONSE First Request for Admissions dated July 1, 2008 filed by Iiona Leffingwell. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 08/22/2008)

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52 Aug. 22, 2008

RESPONSE First Request for Admissions dated July 1, 2008 filed by Jimmy Miller. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 08/22/2008)

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Aug. 25, 2008

Docket Entry Correction Per local rules discovery is not to be filed re 51 Response, 52 Response (Malone, P.)

53 Aug. 26, 2008

ENTERED IN ERROR: RESPONSE filed by Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Swift, Donn) Modified on 8/27/2008 (Falcone, K.). (Entered: 08/26/2008)

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54 Aug. 27, 2008

Docket Entry Correction Docket entry 53 entered in error- Per the local rules, discovery is not to be filed re 53 Response (Falcone, K.) (Entered: 08/27/2008)

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55 Sept. 17, 2008

MOTION for Default Entry 55(a) as to all defendants by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/17/2008)

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56 Sept. 17, 2008

ORDER granting 45 Motion to Intervene. Intervenor Complaint shall be filed forthwith. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 9/17/2008. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 09/17/2008)

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57 Sept. 17, 2008

OBJECTION re 55 MOTION for Default Entry 55(a) as to all defendants filed by New Haven Housing Authority. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Motion for Class Certification)(Swift, Donn) (Entered: 09/17/2008)

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58 Sept. 18, 2008

Intervenor COMPLAINT, filed by Karl Hunter.(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/18/2008)

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59 Sept. 22, 2008

OBJECTION re 46 MOTION to Certify Class filed by the Plaintiffs filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Swift, Donn) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

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60 Sept. 25, 2008

ORDER denying 48 Motion for Extension of Time, on consent, as reflected in the record of colloquy with counsel dated 9/25/2008. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 9/25/2008. (Rajendra, R.) (Entered: 09/25/2008)

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61 Sept. 25, 2008

ORDER denying 55 Motion for Default Entry 55(a), on consent, as reflected in the record of colloquy with counsel dated 9/25/2008. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 9/25/08. (Rajendra, R.) (Entered: 09/25/2008)

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62 Sept. 25, 2008

Supplemental Scheduling Order: Defendants' supplementary opposition to 46 Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification shall be filed by October 2, 2008. Plaintiffs' reply shall be filed by October 13, 2008. The parties shall file status reports with the Court no later than November 3, 2008. A status conference is scheduled for November 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Discovery shall conclude by November 15, 2008. Dispositive motions shall be filed by December 15, 2008. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 9/25/2008. (Rajendra, R.) (Entered: 09/25/2008)

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63 Sept. 29, 2008

MOTION to Amend/Correct 46 MOTION to Certify Class, 47 Memorandum in Support of Motion by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 10/20/2008 (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/29/2008)

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64 Sept. 29, 2008

MOTION Modify Protective Order re 49 Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases, by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 10/20/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/29/2008)

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65 Oct. 2, 2008

Supplemental Memorandum in Support re 46 MOTION to Certify Class Certification filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Swift, Donn) (Entered: 10/02/2008)

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66 Oct. 14, 2008

OBJECTION re 64 MOTION Modify Protective Order re 49 Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases, filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

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67 Oct. 14, 2008

RESPONSE re 59 Objection, 65 Memorandum in Support of 46 Motion to Certify Class, filed by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) Modified on 10/15/2008 to create link to document (Falcone, K.). (Entered: 10/14/2008)

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68 Oct. 23, 2008

MOTION to Compel by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 11/13/2008 (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/23/2008)

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69 Oct. 23, 2008

Memorandum in Support re 68 MOTION to Compel filed by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Requests, # 2 Exhibit B, 10-1-08 Email, # 3 Exhibit C, 10-16-08 Email, # 4 Exhibit D, Affidavit of Counsel, # 5 Exhibit E, Miller Depo)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/23/2008)

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70 Oct. 31, 2008

ENTERED IN ERROR: NOTICE by New Haven Housing Authority Notice of Compliance to Plaintiff''s Request for Production dated July l9, 2008 (Swift, Donn) Modified on 11/3/2008 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 10/31/2008)

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71 Nov. 3, 2008

STATUS REPORT by Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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Nov. 3, 2008

Docket Entry Correction re 70 Notice (Other): Pursuant to Local Rules, discovery is NOT to be filed. (Bauer, J.)

72 Nov. 4, 2008

STATUS REPORT Re: Discovery and Class Certification by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 11/04/2008)

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73 Nov. 8, 2008

OBJECTION re 68 MOTION to Compel Dated October 22, 2008 filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 11/08/2008)

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74 Nov. 10, 2008

ORDER setting forth schedule; granting absent opposition 63 Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend Proposed Class Definition; denying without prejudice to renew 64 Plaintiffs' Motion to Modify Protective Order to Notify Putative Class Members; and denying as moot on the representation of Defendants' counsel regarding electronic discovery 68 Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 11/10/2008. (Rajendra, R.) (Entered: 11/10/2008)

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75 Nov. 10, 2008

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Janet Bond Arterton: Motion Hearing held on 11/10/2008 re 63 MOTION to Amend/Correct 46 MOTION to Certify Class, 47 Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by Rebecca Taylor, Karl Hunter, 68 MOTION to Compel filed by Rebecca Taylor, Karl Hunter, 64 MOTION Modify Protective Order re 49 Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases, filed by Rebecca Taylor, Karl Hunter. Total Time: 1 hours(Court Reporter Sharom Montini.) (Torday, B.) (Entered: 11/12/2008)

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Nov. 10, 2008

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Defendants' supplemental objection to 46 Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification shall be filed by November 17, 2008. Plaintiffs' reply shall be filed by December 1, 2008. The parties shall file a supplemental Rule 26(f) Report seven (7) days after the ruling on Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification. All discovery that is not dependent on certification of a class shall be concluded by January 15, 2009. Absent any class certification, the parties motions for summary judgment as to the individual Plaintiffs cases shall be filed by March 13, 2009. If no such motions are filed, the parties Joint Trial Memorandum shall be due March 27, 2009. (Rajendra, R.)

76 Nov. 13, 2008

Memorandum in Support re 46 MOTION to Certify Class filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Laura Woodie, # 2 Affidavit Iris Santiago, # 3 Reasonable Accommodation Form #1, # 4 Letter dated July 9, 2008 from Karen DuBois-Walton, # 5 Letter dated August 11, 2008 from Karen DuBois-Walton, # 6 Reasonable Accom Req Form#2)(Swift, Donn) (Entered: 11/13/2008)

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77 Nov. 14, 2008

AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Rebecca Taylor.(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

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78 Nov. 14, 2008

MOTION to Substitute Party by Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

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79 Nov. 14, 2008

MOTION to Amend re: 77 Complaint by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 12/5/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Second Amended Complaint)(Vickery, Jennifer) Modified on 11/17/2008 to create link to document(Falcone, K.). (Entered: 11/14/2008)

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80 Nov. 19, 2008

ORDER granting 78 Motion to Substitute Party. ; granting 79 Motion to Amend/Correct. Second Amended Complaint to be filed forthwith. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 11/18/08. (Pesta, J.) (Entered: 11/19/2008)

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81 Nov. 19, 2008

AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) against all defendants, filed by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor.(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/19/2008)

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82 Nov. 21, 2008

ANSWER to 81 Amended Complaint by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner.(Swift, Donn) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

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83 Dec. 2, 2008

MOTION to Intervene by Grady Reynolds, Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor.Responses due by 12/23/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit G. Reynolds, # 2 Exhibit Application to proceed in forma pauperis, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Intervenor Complaint)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/02/2008)

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84 Dec. 16, 2008

Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor, Grady Reynolds.Responses due by 1/6/2009 (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/16/2008)

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85 Dec. 16, 2008

Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs' re 84 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 12/16/2008)

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86 Dec. 17, 2008

Order finding as moot 84 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, pursuant to plaintiffs' counsel. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 12/17/2008. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 12/17/2008)

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87 Dec. 23, 2008

Supplemental AFFIDAVIT re 59 Objection, 76 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 65 Memorandum in Support of Motion, re: 40 Motion to Certify Signed By Laura Woodie filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Swift, Donn) Modified on 12/24/2008 to create link to document(Falcone, K.). (Entered: 12/23/2008)

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88 Jan. 6, 2009

OBJECTION re 83 MOTION to Intervene filed by New Haven Housing Authority, Jimmy Miller, David Alvarado, Iiona Leffingwell, Louise Persall, Robert Solomon, Jason Turner. (Swift, Donn) (Entered: 01/06/2009)

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89 Jan. 23, 2009

MOTION for Extension of Time until 03/15/09 Discovery Set Deadlines/Hearings,, by Karl Hunter, Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/23/2009)

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90 Jan. 29, 2009

MOTION to Appoint Expert, MOTION to Compel (Responses due by 2/19/2009, ), MOTION for Sanctions (Responses due by 2/19/2009, ) by Rebecca Taylor. (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, pp.1-15, # 9 Exhibit 8, pp. 16-21, # 10 Exhibit 8, pp. 22-29, # 11 Exhibit 8, p.30, # 12 Affidavit)(Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/29/2009)

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91 Jan. 29, 2009

Memorandum in Support re 90 MOTION to Appoint Expert MOTION to Compel MOTION for Sanctions filed by Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/29/2009)

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92 Jan. 29, 2009

PROPOSED ORDER re 90 MOTION to Appoint Expert MOTION to Compel MOTION for Sanctions, 91 Memorandum in Support of Motion by Rebecca Taylor. (Vickery, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/29/2009)

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93 Feb. 3, 2009

ORDER granting 89 Motion for Extension of Time, with consent. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 2/2/2009. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 02/03/2009)

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Feb. 3, 2009

Set Deadlines/Hearings: All discovery will close 3/16/2009; any dispositive motions will be filed by 4/16/2009; counsel are expected to be trial ready 10/1/2009. (Tooker, A.)

Case Details

State / Territory:

Connecticut

Case Type(s):

Public Housing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 15, 2008

Closing Date: 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

class of all current and future participants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program who, because of disabilities of themselves or someone in their household, need assistance in searching for suitable dwellings to lease under the program.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

City

The Housing Authority of the City of New Haven

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Fair Housing Act/Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.

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

Other Dockets:

District of Connecticut 3:08-cv-00557

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 10-01144

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

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