Case: Wilson v. Seattle Housing Authority

2:09-cv-00226 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Feb. 20, 2009

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Case Summary

A Seattle resident who had been terminated from the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program brought this class action suit on 02/20/2009, alleging that the administration of the Program in Seattle discriminated against residents with disabilities. The named defendants were the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) and the Executive Director of SHA in his official capacity. Colombia Legal Services represented the plaintiff, and the case was assigned to Judge Marsha J. Pechman of the U.S. District Cou…

The Fourth Amended Complaint alleged that SHA’s Section 8 voucher termination process prior to August 1, 2008 did not meet constitutional standards; SHA discriminated against voucher holders with disabilities by failing to provide them with reasonable accommodations; and SHA discriminated against voucher holders by not permitting them to live with closely related family members. The plaintiff filed the lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.), and a collection of state and federal anti-discrimination statutes and their accompanying regulations. They also alleged that the defendants' conduct violated the Fourteenth Amendment's and Washington State Constitution's Due Process Clauses.

The plaintiff moved for a preliminary injunction on March 25, 2010, requesting that her Title 8 voucher be reinstated. On May 13, 2010, after five additional filings from the parties and oral argument, Judge Pechman denied the motion (2010 WL 1945740). She found that it was not clear that the plaintiff was likely to prevail on the merits, making preliminary relief inappropriate.

Over the course of the litigation, Judge Pechman ruled in favor of the plaintiff on three issues. First, on April 22, 2010, she denied defendants' motion to dismiss (2010 WL 1945740). Second, on February 3, 2011, she granted the plaintiff's motion for discovery sanctions (2011 WL 338793). Finally, on April 21, 2011, she granted the plaintiff's motion for a protective order (2011 WL 1561791). She also ruled in favor of the defendants once. The initial complaint had included claims against the Department of Housing and Urban Development, but the court granted summary judgment for the Department on March 29, 2011 (2011 WL 1213168).

The parties filed a joint motion for a class action settlement on September 8, 2011. The settlement class included all 82 SHA Section 8 voucher holders who had a termination hearing on or after February 20, 2006 and before August 1, 2008, and whose Section 8 vouchers were terminated as a result of the hearing. The settlement had five main terms:

1) the SHA agreed to make substantive changes and clarifications in its policy regarding individuals with disabilities,

2) the SHA agreed to amend the list of documents it will accept as proof that a household is a primary residence of a minor,

3) the SHA agreed to amend its Administrative Plan to provide for discretionary extension of the time individuals may be allowed to remain in a subsidized residence,

4) addition of requirements that SHA hearing officers include written notice of the availability of judicial review in the termination of Section 8 vouchers, and

5) the SHA agreed to provide a new termination hearing to each class member who requests one.

In addition to institutional reforms, the settlement awarded $15,000 in relief to named plaintiffs and $180,000 in attorney's fees.

Judge Pechman issued her final order and judgement granting approval of the class action settlement on January 10, 2012. As part of the settlement, the court dismissed the plaintiff's claims with prejudice while retaining jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement. The Clearinghouse does not know if the court continues to enforce the settlement, but there has been no docket activity since the parties filed a redacted status report on March 11, 2013.

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney for Defendant

Amanat, Farzin Franklin (Washington)

Armand, Pierre G (Washington)

Baker, Wyn Dee (Washington)

Barbara, Scott M (Washington)

Boeving, James N (Washington)

Judge(s)

Pechman, Marsha J. (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ehman, Merf E. (Washington)

Engrav, Rebecca S. (Washington)

Loeffler, Evan L (Washington)

Simpkins, Holly Marie (Washington)

Spear, Ryan M (Washington)

Straley, Nicholas Broten (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Amanat, Farzin Franklin (Washington)

Armand, Pierre G (Washington)

Baker, Wyn Dee (Washington)

Barbara, Scott M (Washington)

Boeving, James N (Washington)

Cohen, Bradley H (Washington)

Development, US Department (Washington)

Dorrity, Kristen (Washington)

Falk, Rebecca Ann (Washington)

Farby, Lesley R (Washington)

Fearn, James Ernest Jr. (Washington)

Federighi, Carol (Washington)

Flowers, Jodi Westbrook (Washington)

Garcia, Ernest C (Washington)

Haefele, Robert Turner (Washington)

Johnson, Kristin Berger (Washington)

Kirkpatrick, Neal B (Washington)

Kirschner, Adam D. (District of Columbia)

Krause, Andrew Edward (Washington)

LA-CV, Assistant US (Washington)

Leary, Peter D. (Washington)

Lindsey, Marilynn Koonce (Washington)

Means, Donald S (Washington)

Nawaday, Jaimie Leeser (Washington)

Perlman, Evan Harry (Washington)

Shevorski, Steven G. (Washington)

Torres, Justin (Washington)

Vargas, Jeannette A (Washington)

Young, Laura Hawes (Washington)

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Documents in this case

2:09-cv-00226	Docket	March 11, 2013	March 11, 2013 Docket
1 2:09-cv-00226	Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief	Feb. 20, 2009	Feb. 20, 2009 Complaint
111 2:09-cv-00226	Plaintiffs' Fourth Amended Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief and Monetary Damages	Jan. 5, 2011	Jan. 5, 2011 Complaint
211 2:09-cv-00226	Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement	Sept. 8, 2011	Sept. 8, 2011 Pleading / Motion / Brief
225 2:09-cv-00226	Final Order and Judgment Granting Approval of Class Action Settlement	Jan. 10, 2012	Jan. 10, 2012 Order/Opinion

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Last updated June 24, 2026, 5:52 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Feb. 20, 2009	COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF against defendants Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney (Summons(es) issued)(Receipt # SEA24093), filed by Markeletta Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(MKB) (Entered: 02/23/2009) 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	Feb. 26, 2009	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Donald S Means on behalf of Defendants Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney. (Means, Donald) (Entered: 02/26/2009)	RECAP
3	Feb. 27, 2009	SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Seattle Housing Authority on 2/20/2009 (MD) (Entered: 03/02/2009)	RECAP
4	Feb. 27, 2009	SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Thomas Tierney on 2/20/2009 (MD) (Entered: 03/02/2009)	RECAP
5	March 6, 2009	AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant(s) all defendants, filed by Marie Townes, Markeletta Wilson.(Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/06/2009)	RECAP
6	March 12, 2009	MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. The Honorable James L. Robart recuses himself and the Case is reassigned in rotation to Judge Marsha J. Pechman for all further proceedings. Judge James L. Robart no longer assigned to caseby Judge James L. Robart. (MD) (Entered: 03/12/2009)	RECAP
7	March 23, 2009	ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENT Joint Status Report due by 5/4/2009, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 4/20/2009, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 4/27/2009, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (LG) (Entered: 03/23/2009)	RECAP
8	March 26, 2009	ANSWER to 5 Amended Complaint by Seattle Housing Authority.(Means, Donald) (Entered: 03/26/2009)	RECAP
9	May 4, 2009	JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: uncertain.. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 05/04/2009)	RECAP
10	May 12, 2009	ORDER re 9 Joint Status Report; pursuant to the request of the parties, trial scheduling will be stayed pending the filing of a motion to add a party and cross-motions for summary judgment; signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SC) (Entered: 05/12/2009)	RECAP
11	May 22, 2009	MOTION to Dismiss re to join the US Dept of Housing and Urban development as an indispenisble party by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority. Noting Date 6/19/2009, (Means, Donald) Modified text to correct type of motion on 6/22/2009 (MD). (Entered: 05/22/2009)	RECAP
12	June 15, 2009	RESPONSE, by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes, to 11 MOTION to Dismiss re to join the US Department of Housing and Urban Development as an indispenisble party. (Ehman, Merf) Modified text to correctly title the motion on 6/22/2009 (MD). (Entered: 06/15/2009)	RECAP
13	June 19, 2009	REPLY, filed by Defendants Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney, TO RESPONSE to 11 MOTION to Dismiss re to join the US Department of Housing and Urban Development as an Indispenisble party (Fearn, James) Modified text to correctly title motion on 6/22/2009 (MD). (Entered: 06/19/2009)	RECAP
14	July 23, 2009	NOTICE of Association of Attorney by Scott M Barbara on behalf of Defendants Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney. (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 07/23/2009)	RECAP
15	July 23, 2009	Stipulated MOTION for Amendment to and Clarification of Order on Motion Schedule (Sub# 10) by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority. Noting Date 7/23/2009, (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 07/23/2009)	RECAP
16	Aug. 3, 2009	STIPULATION AND ORDER granting 15 Stipulated Motion to and clarification of order on motion schedule (Sub# 10), by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(MD) (Entered: 08/04/2009)	RECAP
17	Aug. 5, 2009	STIPULATION Agreed Joint Statement of Facts by parties. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 08/05/2009)	RECAP
18	Aug. 6, 2009	MOTION to Certify Class by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/28/2009, (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 08/06/2009) 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
19	Aug. 6, 2009	DECLARATION of Nicholas Straley filed by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes re 18 MOTION to Certify Class (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 08/06/2009)	RECAP
20	Aug. 6, 2009	DECLARATION of Merf Ehman filed by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes re 18 MOTION to Certify Class (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 08/06/2009)	RECAP
21	Aug. 6, 2009	MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/28/2009, (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 08/06/2009)	RECAP
22	Aug. 6, 2009	MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority. Noting Date 8/28/2009, (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 08/06/2009)	RECAP
23	Aug. 7, 2009	MINUTE ORDER re: 21 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Markeletta Wilson & Marie Townes and 22 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Seattle Housing Authority. The parties are ordered to file only responsive briefs on these cross-motions for summary judgment, due on 8/28/09. Signed by Docket Clerk M Duett at the direction of Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SC) (Entered: 08/07/2009)	RECAP
24	Aug. 7, 2009	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes re 18 MOTION to Certify Class. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 08/07/2009)	RECAP
25	Aug. 7, 2009	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes re 21 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 08/07/2009)	RECAP
26	Aug. 10, 2009	ORDER granting 11 Defendant's Motion to join the US Department of Housing and Urban Development as an indispensable party, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(MD) (Entered: 08/12/2009)	RECAP
27	Aug. 12, 2009	MINUTE ORDER- Plaintiffs are hereby ordered to: Amend their complaint to add the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development as a party defendant and Serve copies of the amended complaint on all parties re: 26 Order on Motion for Leave to add party, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (MD) (Entered: 08/12/2009)	RECAP
28	Aug. 19, 2009	Stipulated MOTION AND PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Pending Motions by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority. Noting Date 8/19/2009, (Barbara, Scott) Modified text on 8/20/2009 (MD). (Entered: 08/19/2009)	RECAP
29	Aug. 21, 2009	STIPULATION AND ORDER for continuance of pending motions 28 Stipulated Motion to continue of pending motions. Motions Continued to a date to be determined after HUD appears and answers re: 18 Motion to Certify Class; 21 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; 22 Motion for Summary Judgment; by Judge James L. Robart for Marsha J. Pechman.(MD) (Entered: 08/21/2009)	RECAP
30	Aug. 27, 2009	Second AMENDED COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief and Monetary Damages against defendant(s) US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan, Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney, filed by Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes.(Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 08/27/2009)	RECAP
31	Aug. 27, 2009	PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS. Clerk issued 2 summons. (KL) (Entered: 08/28/2009)	RECAP
32	Sept. 1, 2009	AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to US Department of Housing and Urban Development on 8/28/2009, filed by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 09/01/2009)	RECAP
33	Sept. 1, 2009	AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development on 8/28/2009, filed by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 09/01/2009)	RECAP
34	Sept. 1, 2009	AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to Eric Holder, US Attorney General on 8/28/2009, filed by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 09/01/2009)	RECAP
35	Sept. 2, 2009	SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Second Amended Complaint returned executed upon defendant US Department of Housing and Urban Development on 8/28/2009 (MD) (Entered: 09/03/2009)	RECAP
36	Oct. 6, 2009	ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENT Joint Status Report due by 11/17/2009, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 11/3/2009, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 11/10/2009, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM) (Entered: 10/06/2009)	RECAP
37	Oct. 15, 2009	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Adam David Kirschner on behalf of Defendants US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan. (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 10/15/2009)	RECAP
38	Oct. 16, 2009	Stipulated MOTION to Extend Deadlines by Defendants US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan. Noting Date 10/16/2009, (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 10/16/2009)	RECAP
39	Oct. 16, 2009	MINUTE ORDER, US Department of Housing and Urban Development answer due 11/24/2009; Shaun Donovan answer due 11/24/2009. FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 12/1/2009, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 12/8/2009, Joint Status Report due by 12/15/2009, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (IM) (Entered: 10/16/2009)	RECAP
40	Nov. 19, 2009	Agreed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan. Noting Date 11/19/2009, (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2009)	RECAP
41	Nov. 20, 2009	ORDER denying 40 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages, signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(SC) (Entered: 11/20/2009)	RECAP
42	Nov. 24, 2009	MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Pour Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2- Stewart Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3- Rawson Declaration, # 4 Proposed Order) Noting Date 12/18/2009, (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 11/24/2009) 2 Exhibit 1- Pour Declaration View on PACER 3 Exhibit 2- Stewart Declaration View on PACER 4 Exhibit 3- Rawson Declaration View on PACER 5 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
43	Dec. 3, 2009	MOTION to Stay HUD Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiff Marie Townes, Defendants Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 12/11/2009, (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/03/2009) 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
44	Dec. 4, 2009	Agreed MOTION to Stay by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 12/4/2009, (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/04/2009)	RECAP
45	Dec. 8, 2009	AMENDMENT to 37 Notice of Appearance by Defendants US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan,Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney. (Johnson, Kristin) Modified on 12/8/2009, removed Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney as filers per counsel (KN). (Entered: 12/08/2009)	RECAP
46	Dec. 11, 2009	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 44 Motion to Stay 42 MOTION to Dismiss: the Motion to Dismiss is re-noted to 2/19/2010; signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(SC) (Entered: 12/11/2009)	RECAP
47	Dec. 15, 2009	JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: uncertain. Filed by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes.(Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/15/2009)	RECAP
48	Jan. 14, 2010	ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND RELATED DATES; Jury Trial is set for 3/28/2011 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. Joinder of Parties due by 2/11/2010, Amended Pleadings due by 2/22/2010, Expert Witness Disclosure/Reports under FRCP 26(a)(2) due by 8/30/2010, Motions due by 9/29/2010, Discovery completed by 10/29/2010, Dispositive motions due by 11/29/2010, Settlement conference to be held by 1/27/2011, 39.1 Settlement Report due by 2/28/2011, Motions in Limine due by 2/28/2011, Pretrial Order due by 3/16/2011, Pretrial Conference set for 3/18/2011 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. Trial briefs to be submitted by 3/23/2011, Proposed voir dire/jury instructions due by 3/23/2011, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM) (Entered: 01/14/2010)	RECAP
49	Jan. 25, 2010	MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order on Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Second Amended Complaint) Noting Date 2/12/2010, (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 01/25/2010)	RECAP
50	Feb. 11, 2010	NOTICE of Supplemental Declarations re 42 MOTION to Dismiss ; filed by Defendants US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Ivan Pour, # 2 Exhibit A to Supplement Declaration of Ivan Pour, # 3 Supplement Declaration of Harlan Stewart)(Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 02/11/2010)	RECAP
51	Feb. 16, 2010	RESPONSE, by Plaintiffs Markeletta Wilson, Marie Townes, to 42 MOTION to Dismiss. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 02/16/2010)	RECAP
52	Feb. 16, 2010	RESPONSE, by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority, to 42 MOTION to Dismiss. (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 02/16/2010)	RECAP
53	Feb. 16, 2010	DECLARATION of Andrew J. Lofton filed by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority re 42 MOTION to Dismiss (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 02/16/2010)	RECAP
54	Feb. 18, 2010	ORDER granting 49 Plaintiffs' Motion for leave to amend second amended complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief and monetary damages, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(MD) (Entered: 02/18/2010)	RECAP
55	Feb. 19, 2010	REPLY, filed by Defendants US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan, TO RESPONSE to 42 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Pls Discovery Requests to HUD, # 2 Exhibit 2- Pls Discov Requests to SHA, # 3 Exhibit 3- Refiled Stewart Suppl Decl, # 4 Exhibit 4- Refiled Pour Suppl Decl)(Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 02/19/2010) 2 Exhibit 1- Pls Discovery Requests to HUD View on PACER 3 Exhibit 2- Pls Discov Requests to SHA View on PACER 4 Exhibit 3- Refiled Stewart Suppl Decl View on PACER 5 Exhibit 4- Refiled Pour Suppl Decl View on PACER	RECAP
56	March 25, 2010	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) Noting Date 4/16/2010, (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/25/2010) 2 Exhibit View on PACER 3 Exhibit View on PACER 4 Exhibit View on PACER 5 Exhibit View on PACER 6 Exhibit View on PACER	RECAP
57	March 26, 2010	DECLARATION of Markeletta Wilson filed by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson re 56 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/26/2010)	RECAP
58	March 26, 2010	DECLARATION of Karen Wyome filed by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson re 56 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/26/2010)	RECAP
59	March 26, 2010	PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 56 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/26/2010)	RECAP
60	March 26, 2010	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) Noting Date 4/16/2010, (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/26/2010) 2 Exhibit View on PACER 3 Exhibit View on PACER 4 Exhibit View on PACER	RECAP
61	March 26, 2010	DECLARATION of Markeletta Wilson Errata filed by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson re 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/26/2010)	RECAP
62	March 26, 2010	DECLARATION of Karen Wyome Errata filed by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson re 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/26/2010)	RECAP
63	March 26, 2010	PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/26/2010)	RECAP
64	March 26, 2010	ERRATA re 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata, 61 Declaration, 62 Declaration, 63 Proposed Order (Unsigned) by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/26/2010)	RECAP
65	March 26, 2010	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson re 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata, 61 Declaration, 62 Declaration, 63 Proposed Order (Unsigned) Amended. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 03/26/2010)	RECAP
66	April 12, 2010	RESPONSE, by Defendants US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan, to 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata, 56 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 04/12/2010)	RECAP
67	April 12, 2010	RESPONSE, by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority, to 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata, 56 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 04/12/2010)	RECAP
68	April 12, 2010	DECLARATION of Deanna Montgomery-Owens filed by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority re 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata, 56 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A (Pages 1-41), # 2 Exhibit A (Pages 42-81), # 3 Exhibit A (Pages 82-106))(Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 04/12/2010) 2 Exhibit Exhibit A (Pages 1-41) View on PACER 3 Exhibit A (Pages 42-81) View on PACER 4 Exhibit A (Pages 82-106) View on PACER	RECAP
69	April 13, 2010	PRAECIPE to attach document (Signature Page) of Deanna Montgomery-Owens re 68 Declaration, by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority. (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 04/13/2010)	RECAP
70	April 16, 2010	PRAECIPE to attach document by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Substitute Pages to Exhibit 1)(Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 04/16/2010) 2 Exhibit Substitute Pages to Exhibit 1 View on PACER	RECAP
71	April 16, 2010	REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson, TO RESPONSE to 56 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 04/16/2010)	RECAP
72	April 22, 2010	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 42 HUD Motion to Dismiss; signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(SC) (Entered: 04/22/2010)	RECAP
73	April 23, 2010	Supplemental DECLARATION of Markeletta Wilson filed by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson re 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 04/23/2010)	RECAP
74	April 28, 2010	NOTICE of Hearing 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata : ORAL ARGUMENT/Motion Hearing set for 5/10/2010 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. Each side will have 20 minutes for argument, including rebuttal. (RM) (Entered: 04/28/2010)	RECAP
75	May 5, 2010	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman- Law Clerk: Steven Crozier; Pla Counsel: Merf Ehman, Nicholas Straley,; Def Counsel: Adam Kirschner (HUD), Scott Barbara (SHA); Time of Hearing: 4:00 pm; Telephone Conference held on 5/5/2010 re: Def HUD's motion for leave to file a memorandum regarding HUD's interpretation of certain HUD regulations. Judge Pechman withheld ruling on the motion until the conclusion of oral argument on the underlying Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Wilson. (SC) (Entered: 05/05/2010)	RECAP
76	May 6, 2010	ANSWER to Complaint (Third Amended) by US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan.(Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 05/06/2010)	RECAP
77	May 10, 2010	MEMORANDUM filed by Defendants US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan re 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata, 67 Response to Motion, 56 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 05/10/2010)	RECAP
78	May 10, 2010	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman- Dep Clerk: Rhonda Miller; Pla Counsel: Nicholas Straley, Merf Ehman; Def Counsel: Scott Barbara, David Reizes, James Fearn, Adam Kirschner; CR: Kari McGrath; Hearing held on 5/10/2010 regarding 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata filed by Markeletta Wilson. Oral argument presented. Court will allow Defendant HUD to file their brief. Defendant SHA has until close of business Wednesday to respond. Court will have opinion out by close of business next Monday. (RM) (Entered: 05/10/2010)	RECAP
79	May 12, 2010	MEMORANDUM filed by Defendant Seattle Housing Authority re 60 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction errata, 67 Response to Motion, 56 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction in Response to Federal Defendants' Memorandum 77 regarding Regulatory Interpretation (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 05/12/2010)	RECAP
80	May 13, 2010	ORDER denying 60 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(SC) (Entered: 05/13/2010)	RECAP
81	May 20, 2010	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of held on 5/10/2010 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman.Parties have ten (10) 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 may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript contact court reporter Kari McGrath by telephone at 206-370-8509. . Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/18/2010, (SA) (Entered: 05/20/2010)	RECAP
82	Aug. 12, 2010	MOTION for Discovery CR37 Submission by Plaintiffs Marie Townes, Markeletta Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Counsel in Support of CR37 Submission, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting CR37 Submission) Noting Date 8/12/2010, (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 08/12/2010) 1 Declaration of Counsel in Support of CR37 Submission View on PACER 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting CR37 Submission View on PACER	RECAP
83	Sept. 2, 2010	MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Plaintiffs Marie Townes, Markeletta Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 9/17/2010, (Straley, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/02/2010)	RECAP
84	Sept. 2, 2010	DECLARATION of Plaintiffs' Counsel filed by Plaintiffs Marie Townes, Markeletta Wilson re 83 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery (Straley, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/02/2010)	RECAP
85	Sept. 22, 2010	ORDER granting 82 Motion for Discovery and awarding attorney's fees to moving party; signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(SC) (Entered: 09/22/2010)	RECAP
86	Sept. 24, 2010	ORDER granting 83 Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Discovery completed by 1/14/2011, Dispositive motions due by 1/27/2011, Motions regarding discovery due by 12/16/2010, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(MD) (Entered: 09/27/2010)	RECAP
87	Nov. 9, 2010	MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendants Shaun Donovan, US Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Pour Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2- Fed Defs Discov Requests on Pls, # 3 Exhibit 3- Fed Defs Discov Requests on SHA, # 4 Exhibit 4- Pls Discov Requests on HUD, # 5 Exhibit 5- Pls First Set of Discov Requets on SHA, # 6 Exhibit 6- Fed Defs Discov Responses to Pls Requests, # 7 Exhibit 7- SHA Discov Resp to Fed Defs Requests, # 8 Exhibit 8- Stewart Supplemental Declaration, # 9 Exhibit 9- Pls Discov Resp to Fed Defs Requests, # 10 Proposed Order) Noting Date 12/10/2010, (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 11/09/2010) 1 Exhibit 1- Pour Declaration View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2- Fed Defs Discov Requests on Pls View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3- Fed Defs Discov Requests on SHA View on PACER 4 Exhibit 4- Pls Discov Requests on HUD View on PACER 5 Exhibit 5- Pls First Set of Discov Requets on SHA View on PACER 6 Exhibit 6- Fed Defs Discov Responses to Pls Requests View on PACER 7 Exhibit 7- SHA Discov Resp to Fed Defs Requests View on PACER 8 Exhibit 8- Stewart Supplemental Declaration View on PACER 9 Exhibit 9- Pls Discov Resp to Fed Defs Requests View on PACER 10 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
88	Nov. 10, 2010	MOTION to Amend Third Amended Complaint by Plaintiffs Marie Townes, Markeletta Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/26/2010, (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 11/10/2010) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
89	Nov. 22, 2010	RESPONSE, by Defendants Shaun Donovan, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, to 88 MOTION to Amend Third Amended Complaint. (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 11/22/2010)	RECAP
90	Nov. 22, 2010	RESPONSE, by Defendants Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney, to 88 MOTION to Amend Third Amended Complaint. (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 11/22/2010)	RECAP
91	Nov. 26, 2010	REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Markeletta Wilson, TO RESPONSE to 88 MOTION to Amend Third Amended Complaint (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 11/26/2010)	RECAP
92	Dec. 6, 2010	RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Marie Townes, to 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Oral Argument Requested. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/06/2010)	RECAP
93	Dec. 6, 2010	RESPONSE, by Defendants Seattle Housing Authority, Thomas Tierney, to 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (Barbara, Scott) (Entered: 12/06/2010)	RECAP
94	Dec. 6, 2010	DECLARATION of Nicholas B. Straley filed by Plaintiff Marie Townes re 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/06/2010)	RECAP
95	Dec. 6, 2010	DECLARATION of Marie Townes filed by Plaintiff Marie Townes re 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/06/2010)	RECAP
96	Dec. 6, 2010	DECLARATION of Markeletta Wilson filed by Plaintiff Marie Townes re 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/06/2010)	RECAP
97	Dec. 6, 2010	PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/07/2010)	RECAP
98	Dec. 7, 2010	DECLARATION of Counsel filed by Plaintiffs Marie Townes, Markeletta Wilson re 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/07/2010)	RECAP
99	Dec. 7, 2010	ERRATA RE: Plaintiffs' Response to Federal Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff Marie Townes. (Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/07/2010)	RECAP
100	Dec. 7, 2010	RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Marie Townes, to 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-3, # 2 Exhibit 4-6, # 3 Exhibit 7-11)(Ehman, Merf) (Entered: 12/07/2010)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Public Housing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 20, 2009

Case Ongoing: Perhaps, but long-dormant

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The class includes all Seattle Housing Administration Section 8 voucher holders who had termination hearings on or after February 20, 2006 and before August 1, 2008 and whose Section 8 vouchers were terminated as a result of such hearings. There are 82 people in the class.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Columbia Legal Services (formerly Evergreen)

Perkins Coie

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

Seattle Housing Authority

Defendant Type(s):

Housing Authority

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 2:09-cv-00226

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Preliminary relief denied

Reasonable Accommodation

Amount Defendant Pays: 195,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Public assistance grants

Public benefits (includes, e.g., in-state tuition, govt. jobs)

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Disparate Treatment

Housing Sales/Rental

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Family discrimination

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Wilson v. Seattle Housing Authority, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/17299/ (last updated 3/4/2020).