Case: Roe v. Staples

1:83-cv-01704 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Filed Date: Oct. 20, 1983

Closed Date: June 27, 2016

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Case Summary

Plaintiff, a child in foster care represented by a legal aid attorney, brought suit in 1983 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio against the Hamilton County Department of Human Services (HCDHS) and the Ohio Department of Human Services (ODHS) alleging violations of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. § 670 et seq. The complaint claimed that children in foster care and their parents did not receive proper pre-removal a…

Plaintiff, a child in foster care represented by a legal aid attorney, brought suit in 1983 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio against the Hamilton County Department of Human Services (HCDHS) and the Ohio Department of Human Services (ODHS) alleging violations of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. § 670 et seq. The complaint claimed that children in foster care and their parents did not receive proper pre-removal and reunification services. We have very few documents related to this case.

In August 1984, the court certified a class, and the parties began extensive discovery. Meanwhile, the court denied the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and injunctive relief against the county defendants. The parties were proceeding towards trial, but they entered into a consent decree on August 26, 1986.

The consent decree required HCDHS to develop case plans for each child in its custody; to provide procedural protections for parents; to ensure parent-child visitation was available; to provide reunification services to children and families; and to conduct a needs assessment of the agency. In a separate consent decree with ODHS, the benefits of the settlement with Hamilton County were extended statewide. Furthermore, ODHS committed to issue regulations to improve program standards for children's service agencies.

In February 1990, the plaintiffs moved for an order of contempt against the state for noncompliance. Subsequently, the state provided a corrective action plan in December 1990. In November 1991, the court appointed an expert panel to oversee the state defendant's compliance with the settlement.

In August 1992, the county entered a modified consent judgment. In May 1998, the court found that the county met the conditions of the consent judgment, and therefore the court terminated the consent judgment.

The state implemented a Child Protection Oversight and Evaluation (CPOE) system in 2000; the court suspended some measures of the consent decree while the state implemented CPOE. In 2002, the state moved to modify the consent judgment. In response, the court directed the parties to mediation and appointed an expert panel to report on the progress of the mediation. In April 2006, the Court ended the appointment of the expert panels and required the parties to submit an amended consent decree. In July 2006, the parties provided the amendments. The court ordered the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services to provide continuing on-site monitoring of the county agency. Additionally, the court ordered compliance with 45 C.F.R. 1357.15 through the completion of statewide needs assessments. An expert (Etta Lappen Davis) monitored compliance with the consent decree. In 2007, the court awarded attorneys' fees and costs to the plaintiffs.

There was no subsequent docket activity until April 10, 2013, when the plaintiff asked the court to order the defendants to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for alleged violations of the consent decree. The plaintiff pointed to two issues with the defendants' compliance identified in the monitor's reports. First, though the consent decree required the defendants to monitor the services that the county provided to families, the CPOE system had various issues with staffing and funding and did not cover all the important measures related to this case. Second, the consent decree required the defendants to perform a needs assessment of the county's services, but they had not done so.

The case was subsequently referred to mediation to resolve the enforcement dispute. The monitor submitted an interim report in October 2014 indicating that the monitoring issues were resolved, but the needs assessment issues were not. On April 9, 2015, the court terminated the defendants' monitoring obligations but ordered them to comply with the needs assessment obligations by the end of the year. This deadline was subsequently extended by a month.

In January 2015, the litigation was reassigned to Judge Timothy S. Black. On April 25, 2016, the monitor issued a report indicating that the defendants were compliant with the needs assessment requirement. The defendants subsequently provided the needs assessment to the state legislature to address any issues through legislation. On June 27, 2016, the court held that the defendants had complied with the consent decree and dismissed the case. It is now closed.

Summary Authors

Elizabeth Homan (12/2/2012)

Isobel Blakeway-Phillips (1/31/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Black, Timothy Seymour (Ohio)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Appel, Henry G. (Ohio)

Espinoza, David Joseph (Ohio)

Harper, James Warren (Ohio)

Mekhjian, Ara (Ohio)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

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Docket

Jan. 11, 2007

Jan. 11, 2007

Docket
119

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Order

April 20, 2006

April 20, 2006

Order/Opinion
125

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Agreed Order

Roe v. Riley

July 26, 2006

July 26, 2006

Order/Opinion
127

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Agreed Order for the Payment of (1) Expert Fees and Costs and (2) Plaintiffs' Attorneys Fees and Costs

Roe v. Riley

Jan. 11, 2007

Jan. 11, 2007

Order/Opinion
128-3

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Exhibit Interim Report 2010

April 10, 2013

April 10, 2013

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
128-5

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Exhibit Interim Report 2012

April 10, 2013

April 10, 2013

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
128-1

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Exhibit Interim Report 2008

April 10, 2013

April 10, 2013

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
128-2

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Exhibit Interim Report 2009

April 10, 2013

April 10, 2013

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
128-4

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Exhibit Interim Report 2011

April 10, 2013

April 10, 2013

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
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Agreed Order

April 9, 2015

April 9, 2015

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/19505734/roe-v-staples/

Last updated Aug. 5, 2025, 3:05 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

MOTION by plaintiff to proceed in forma pauperis () (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Oct. 20, 1983

Oct. 20, 1983

PACER
2

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel granting motion to proceed in forma pauperis [1-1] (cc: all counsel) () (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Oct. 20, 1983

Oct. 20, 1983

PACER
3

CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT (Summonses issued) () (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Oct. 20, 1983

Oct. 20, 1983

PACER
4

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant John Cuddy, defendant Pamela Hyde, defendant Cty of Hamilton, defendant Kathleen Byrne, defendant Seth Staples on 10/26/83 (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Nov. 2, 1983

Nov. 2, 1983

PACER
5

MOTION by defendant John Cuddy to extend time to answer ( (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Nov. 9, 1983

Nov. 9, 1983

PACER
6

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel granting motion to extend time to answer [5-1] (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Nov. 10, 1983

Nov. 10, 1983

PACER
7

ANSWER by County defendants (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Nov. 14, 1983

Nov. 14, 1983

PACER
8

ANSWER by defendant John Cuddy (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Dec. 5, 1983

Dec. 5, 1983

PACER
9

MOTION by plaintiff to certify class action (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Feb. 10, 1984

Feb. 10, 1984

PACER
10

RESPONSE by defendant John Cuddy to motion to certify class action [9-1] (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

March 5, 1984

March 5, 1984

PACER
11

STIPULATION of ext of time to respond to (9) to County Defts until 3/15/84. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

March 5, 1984

March 5, 1984

PACER
12

RESPONSE by defendant to motion to certify class action [9-1] (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

March 7, 1984

March 7, 1984

PACER
13

STIPULATION re ext of time for pltfs to reply to (9) until 3/14/84. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

March 9, 1984

March 9, 1984

PACER
14

REPLY by plaintiff to response to motion to certify class action [9-1] (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

March 14, 1984

March 14, 1984

PACER
15

NOTICE of hearing setting motion to certify class action [9-1] at 9:00 7/20/84 (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 7, 1984

May 7, 1984

PACER
16

MOTION by defendant to stay discovery pending class certification (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 21, 1984

May 21, 1984

PACER
17

MOTION by plaintiff to compel production of documents (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 30, 1984

May 30, 1984

PACER
18

RESPONSE by plaintiff to motion to stay discovery pending class certification [16-1] (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

June 11, 1984

June 11, 1984

PACER
19

RESPONSE by defendant John Cuddy to motion to compel production of documents ( no pgs: ) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

June 20, 1984

June 20, 1984

PACER
20

REPLY by plaintiff to response to motion to compel production of documents ( no pgs: ) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

June 29, 1984

June 29, 1984

PACER
21

CIVIL MINUTES: Proceeding before Judge S. A. Spiegel on pltfs' mot to certify class - arguments of cousel - Submitted. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

July 20, 1984

July 20, 1984

PACER
22

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel granting motion to certify class action [9-1] (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Aug. 31, 1984

Aug. 31, 1984

PACER
23

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel finding the motion to stay discovery pending class certification [16-1] moot. (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Aug. 31, 1984

Aug. 31, 1984

PACER
24

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel granting motion to compel production of documents [17-1] (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Sept. 7, 1984

Sept. 7, 1984

PACER
25

MOTION by defendant Pamela Hyde, defendant Hamilton Cty Of, defendant Kathleen Byrne, defendant Seth Staples to compel production of documents (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Feb. 6, 1985

Feb. 6, 1985

PACER

NOTATION ORDER by Judge Aug granting motion to compel production of documents [25-1] (cc: all counsel) (wy)

Feb. 6, 1985

Feb. 6, 1985

PACER
26

NOTICE setting this action for Preliminary PTC 8:30 4/23/85 (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

March 20, 1985

March 20, 1985

PACER
27

ORDER OF REFERENCE to Magistrate Aug for Discovery purposes only; by Judge S. A. Spiegel (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 12, 1985

April 12, 1985

PACER
28

PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel ; Preliminary pretrial conf was held on 8:30 4/23/85 ; discovery cutoff ddl set for 1/1/86 ;mtn filing ddl set for 2/1/86 ; final pretrial conf set for 2:00 4/30/86 ; non-jury trial set for 8/4/86 ( no pgs: 3) (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 24, 1985

April 24, 1985

PACER
29

NOTICE : Case is set for FPTC ON 4/30/86 AT 2:00 P.M. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Aug. 1, 1985

Aug. 1, 1985

PACER
30

ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: terminating Karen Leizman and substituting attorney Patricia Barry (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Aug. 29, 1985

Aug. 29, 1985

PACER
31

Witness list submitted by deft Patricia K. Barry. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Dec. 13, 1985

Dec. 13, 1985

PACER
32

ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: substituting Trial Atty on behalf of deft Patricia Barry, Dept of Human Services attorney (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Feb. 13, 1986

Feb. 13, 1986

PACER
33

STIPULATION for ext of time until 3/24/86 for filing of mots. for summ. J. by the parties. ( no pgs: 2) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

March 12, 1986

March 12, 1986

PACER
34

MOTION by plaintiff for partial summary judgment and injunctive relief against County defts (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 16, 1986

April 16, 1986

PACER

Deposition of Brenda Merrick (wy)

April 17, 1986

April 17, 1986

PACER

Deposition of Kathleen Byrne (wy)

April 17, 1986

April 17, 1986

PACER

Deposition of Jerry Judge by pltf. (wy)

April 17, 1986

April 17, 1986

PACER

Deposition of Brenda Merrick by pltf. (wy)

April 17, 1986

April 17, 1986

PACER
35

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel granting extension of time for completion of discovery; and, denying motion for partial summary judgment and injunctive relief against County defts [34-1] (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 21, 1986

April 21, 1986

PACER
36

RESPONSE by defendant Pamela Hyde, defendant Hamilton Cty, defendant Kathleen Byrne, defendant Seth Staples to doc. 34. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 28, 1986

April 28, 1986

PACER
37

Final Witness list submitted by plaintiff (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 29, 1986

April 29, 1986

PACER
38

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel (cc: all counsel) this matter set for trial on 8/4/86. FPTC IS SET FOR 6/20/86 AT 2:00 P.M. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 9, 1986

May 9, 1986

PACER
39

NOTICE of FPTC on 6/20/86 at 2:00 p.m. & for Jury Trial on 8/4/86 at 9:30 a.m. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 9, 1986

May 9, 1986

PACER
40

STIPULATION for ext of time until 5/12/86 for pltfs to reply in support of their mot. for summ. J. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 12, 1986

May 12, 1986

PACER
41

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in support of motion for partial summary judgment and injunctive relief against County defts [34-1] (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 12, 1986

May 12, 1986

PACER
42

MOTION by plaintiff to certify class action and to approve class settlements ( no pgs: ) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Aug. 20, 1986

Aug. 20, 1986

PACER
43

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel granting motion to certify class action and approving class settlements [42-1] (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Aug. 29, 1986

Aug. 29, 1986

PACER
44

CIVIL MINUTES: Proceeding before Judge S. A. Spiegel on motion to approve settlement - Statements of counsel - Proposed Settlements are approved - Consent decrees will be entered - Parties to attempt to work out question of atty fees. Ct Rptr: Mary Ann Ranz (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Oct. 2, 1986

Oct. 2, 1986

PACER
45

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel that proposed settlements/consent decrees are fair, adequate and reasonable; and are approved, terminating case (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Oct. 9, 1986

Oct. 9, 1986

PACER
46

AGREED ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel that pltfs have until 11/28/86 to file application for attys' fees. (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Nov. 10, 1986

Nov. 10, 1986

PACER
47

AGREED ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel that pltfs shall have until 1/5/87 to file application for costs and attys' fees. (cc: all counsel) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Nov. 28, 1986

Nov. 28, 1986

PACER
48

NOTICE by defendants State of Ohio of substitution of counsel. ( no pgs: 1) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Jan. 30, 1987

Jan. 30, 1987

PACER
49

MOTION by defendant, State of Ohio for admission of attorney pro hac vice ( no pgs: 5) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Jan. 30, 1987

Jan. 30, 1987

PACER

NOTATION ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel granting motion for admission of attorney pro hac vice [49-1] (cc: all (wy)

Feb. 6, 1987

Feb. 6, 1987

PACER
50

MOTION by plaintiff for order to show cause and other relief ( no pgs: 8) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Feb. 2, 1990

Feb. 2, 1990

PACER
51

STIPULATION for ext of time until 3/18/90 re motion for order to show cause and other relief [50-1] ( no pgs: 1) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Feb. 23, 1990

Feb. 23, 1990

PACER

NOTATION ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel granting motion for order to show cause and other relief [50-1] (cc: all counsel) (wy)

March 5, 1990

March 5, 1990

PACER
52

MEMORANDUM in opposition to [50-1] ; filed by deft HAIRSTON. ( no pgs: 20 +) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

March 19, 1990

March 19, 1990

PACER

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in support of motion for order to show cause and other relief [50-1] ( no pgs: 9) (wy)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

PACER
54

NOTICE of taking deposition of deft Hairston on 5/29/90 ( no pgs: 2) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

PACER
53

REPLY by plaintiff in support of mot. for order to show cause. ( no pgs: 9) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

PACER
55

NOTICE by defendant of taking deposition of Frank J. Wasserman on 5/29/90 ( no pgs: 2) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 11, 1990

April 11, 1990

PACER
56

MEMORANDUM by defendant in opposition to pltfs' mot. for judgment on the pleadings. ( no pgs: 4) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 12, 1990

April 12, 1990

PACER
57

REPLY by plaintiff in support of mot. for judgment on the pleadings. ( no pgs: 4) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 17, 1990

April 17, 1990

PACER

Deposition of SUSAN SCHIFF. (wy)

April 20, 1990

April 20, 1990

PACER
58

MOTION by plaintiff for order compelling discovery ( no pgs: 4) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 20, 1990

April 20, 1990

PACER
59

RETURN OF SERVICE of supa served on Frank Wasserman. ( no pgs: 1) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 24, 1990

April 24, 1990

PACER
60

MOTION by plaintiff for protective order to quash supa deposition of pltf ( no pgs: 10) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

April 27, 1990

April 27, 1990

PACER
61

NOTICE : Case set for Hearing at 11:00 am on June 1, 1990. ( no pgs: 1) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 7, 1990

May 7, 1990

PACER
62

MOTION by plaintiff for protective order ( no pgs: 5) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 11, 1990

May 11, 1990

PACER
63

NOTICE that case has been set by Magistrate Sherman for hearing on discovery motions on 5/29/90 at 10:00 a.m. ( no pgs: 1) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 18, 1990

May 18, 1990

PACER
64

RESPONSE by defendant to motion for protective order [62-1] ( no pgs: 7) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 18, 1990

May 18, 1990

PACER
65

Submission of a corrective action plan by deft Hairston. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 18, 1990

May 18, 1990

PACER
66

REPLY by plaintiff to response to motion for protective order to quash supa deposition of pltf [60-1] ( no pgs: 3) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

May 22, 1990

May 22, 1990

PACER

Deposition of Annette Justice. (wy)

May 22, 1990

May 22, 1990

PACER

Deposition of Jean Schafer (wy)

May 29, 1990

May 29, 1990

PACER
67

CIVIL MINUTES: Proceeding before Mag. Judge Jack Sherman for hearing on pltf's mots. to compel & for protective order; and, on defts mot. for protective order. Pltf's mots. were granted; defts mot. was denied. Entry to come. Ct.Rptr: Julie Patrick. ( no pgs: 1) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

June 1, 1990

June 1, 1990

PACER
68

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel that status conference is cont'd until 9/4/90 at 4:00 p.m.. (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

June 4, 1990

June 4, 1990

PACER
69

TRANSCRIPT filed of proceedings held before J. Sherman on 6/1/90. (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

June 7, 1990

June 7, 1990

PACER
70

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings before J. Sherman on 5/29/90; filed (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

June 25, 1990

June 25, 1990

PACER
71

ORDER by Mag. Judge Jack Sherman granting motion for protective order [62-1], denying motion for protective order to quash supa deposition of pltf [60-1], granting motion for order compelling discovery [58-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 2) (wy) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

June 25, 1990

June 25, 1990

PACER
72

ORDER by Mag. Judge Jack Sherman that pltf's mot. to compel is GRANTED. Defts' mot. for protective order is DENIED. (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 2) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Aug. 2, 1990

Aug. 2, 1990

PACER
73

Objections to Magistrate's Order [72-1] by defendant HAIRSTON. (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Aug. 13, 1990

Aug. 13, 1990

PACER
74

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE PLAN UPDATE submitted by defendant, HAIRSTON ( no pgs: 6 + exhibits.) (wy) Modified on 08/07/1992 (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Aug. 15, 1990

Aug. 15, 1990

PACER
75

MOTION by defendant HAIRSTON to amend submission of compliance up date ( no pgs: 4) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Aug. 16, 1990

Aug. 16, 1990

PACER

NOTATION ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel granting motion to amend [75-1] (cc: all counsel) (wy)

Aug. 18, 1990

Aug. 18, 1990

PACER
76

RESPONSE by plaintiff to objections to Report and Recommendation ( no pgs: 4) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Aug. 24, 1990

Aug. 24, 1990

PACER
77

SUBMISSION of Amended Compliance Plan Update by defendant HAIRSTON re motion to amend submission of compliance up date [75-1] ( no pgs: 4) (wy) Modified on 05/24/1994 (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Oct. 18, 1990

Oct. 18, 1990

PACER
78

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel AFFIRMING MAGISTRATE's order [72-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 10) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Oct. 19, 1990

Oct. 19, 1990

PACER
79

MOTION by defendant HAIRSTON for protective order ( no pgs: 7) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Oct. 24, 1990

Oct. 24, 1990

PACER
80

ORDER by Judge S. A. Spiegel - defts to submit FINAL COMPREHENSIVE COMPLIANCE PLAN by 12/31/90. (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 3) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Oct. 26, 1990

Oct. 26, 1990

PACER
81

MOTION by plaintiff to compel discovery ( no pgs: 5) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Oct. 30, 1990

Oct. 30, 1990

PACER
82

RESPONSE by defendant to motion to compel discovery [81-1] ( no pgs: 5) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Nov. 14, 1990

Nov. 14, 1990

PACER
83

MOTION by defendant Pamela Hyde to continue ( no pgs: 3) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Dec. 20, 1990

Dec. 20, 1990

PACER
84

STATUS REPORT OF UPDATE TO CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN by defendant Pamela Hyde ( no pgs: 9) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Dec. 28, 1990

Dec. 28, 1990

PACER
86

STIPULATION tht deft agrees to reimburse pltfs' expenses incurred per Exhibit attached. ( no pgs: 4) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Jan. 14, 1991

Jan. 14, 1991

PACER
85

NOTICE that cae set for hearing on discovery matters on 2/14/91 at 10:00 a.m. ( no pgs: 1) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Jan. 18, 1991

Jan. 18, 1991

PACER
87

Stipulation and ORDER: withdrawing motion to continue [83-1], withdrawing motion compel discovery [81-1], withdrawing motion for protective order [79-1], withdrawing appeal motion Objections to Magistrate's Order [72-1] [73-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no 5) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

Feb. 14, 1991

Feb. 14, 1991

PACER
88

NOTICE of status conference at 3:00 pm on 4/25/91. cmtc ( no pgs: 1) (wy) (Entered: 08/07/1992)

April 9, 1991

April 9, 1991

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Ohio

Case Type(s):

Child Welfare

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 20, 1983

Closing Date: June 27, 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Children in foster care who allegedly did not receive proper pre-removal and reunification services.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Legal Services/Legal Aid

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Ohio, State

Hamilton County (Hamilton), County

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Adoption Assistance Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 670 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Confession of Judgment

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Hire

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Monitoring

Order Duration: 1986 - 2016

Issues

General/Misc.:

Adoption

Failure to supervise

Failure to train

Family reunification

Foster care (benefits, training)

Juveniles

Parents (visitation, involvement)

Relative caretakers

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Timeliness of case assignment

Benefits (Source):

Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Visiting

Youth / Adult separation