Case: Terrill v. Oregon

6:21-cv-00588 | U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Filed Date: April 20, 2021

Closed Date: July 1, 2024

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Case Summary

This lawsuit, which resulted in a settlement agreement, addressed whether incarcerated people in Oregon have to pay for certain medical equipment. A person incarcerated at the Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on April 20, 2021. Defendants were the State of Oregon and the Director of the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODC). Plaintiff had a lower leg amputation. He had received a prosthesis while incarcerated. To pay f…

This lawsuit, which resulted in a settlement agreement, addressed whether incarcerated people in Oregon have to pay for certain medical equipment.

A person incarcerated at the Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on April 20, 2021. Defendants were the State of Oregon and the Director of the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODC). Plaintiff had a lower leg amputation. He had received a prosthesis while incarcerated. To pay for the prosthesis, $10,675 had been garnished from his trust account between May 2013 and April 2021. He still owed $14,415 at the time of filing. The State and the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) classified prostheses as elective medical devices. The OAR also allowed prisons to charge prisoners for elective medical devices. Plaintiff sought relief under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) 42 U.S. Code § 12101, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794. Plaintiff alleged that the ADA forbids “placing surcharges on medical equipment necessary for people with disabilities to access prison programs, services, and activities.”

Plaintiff sought to certify a class of "all people with disabilities currently and formerly in the custody of the Oregon Department of Corrections, who have been charged for durable medical equipment [] and/or healthcare appliances constituting disability accommodations." Relief sought included declaratory and injunctive relief as follows: a declaration that defendant’s policies were discriminatory and violated federal law; an injunction preventing defendant from enforcing portions of OAR 291-124-0085; reimbursement of what plaintiff and class members paid for their medical equipment; and attorney fees. Plaintiff was represented by Disability Rights Advocates and private counsel. Judge Ann L. Aiken was assigned.

The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on December 6, 2021 to add two additional named plaintiffs.

For the next two years, the parties engaged in discovery and held settlement talks. On May 2, 2024, the parties informed the court that they had settled. The settlement included the following terms:

  • Oregon would pay about $32,000 plus medical expenses to the named plaintiffs and $660,000 of attorneys' fees.
  • ODC would forgive medical debts and reimburse debt payments for incarcerated people who had been charged for certain medical devices, for a total of about $115,000.
  • ODC would start the rulemaking process for various proposed policy changes, including several policies that required ODC to pay for medical treatment and equipment for incarcerated people. Specifically, the proposed rules imposed requirements related to 1) medical, dental, and mental health screenings during intake and transfer; 2) treatment prioritization rules; 3) eye exams and the provision of glasses; 3) audiograms and the provision of hearing aids; 4) the provision of durable medical equipment; 5) charges for elective care; and 6) medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.    
  • The case would be dismissed with prejudice, though the court retained jurisdiction to settle any disputes until the payments were made and the new rules were proposed.

The court dismissed the case the same day. As of September 29, 2024, there have been no further developments and the case is presumed closed.

Summary Authors

Eric Gripp (7/31/2021)

Micah Pollens-Dempsey (9/29/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Aiken, Ann L. (Oregon)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Atkinson, Torie Alisa (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Conbere, Jill (Oregon)

Fallon, Abigail (Oregon)

Kelley, Aaron D (Oregon)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

6:21-cv-00588

Docket

Terrill v. State of Oregon

July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

Docket
1

6:21-cv-00588

Class Action Complaint

Terrill v. State of Oregon

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

Complaint
77-1

6:21-cv-00588

Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims

May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59838860/terrill-v-state-of-oregon/

Last updated Sept. 29, 2024, 2:19 p.m.

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Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $402 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8047984 Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Filed by Donald Terrill against All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet). (Walsh, Lynn) (Entered: 04/20/2021)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

View on PACER

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

Clearinghouse
2

Notice of Case Assignment to Judge Ann L. Aiken and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. Discovery is to be completed by 8/18/2021. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 9/17/2021. Pretrial Order is due by 9/17/2021. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (cw) (Entered: 04/20/2021)

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

PACER
3

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed on 4/20/2021 by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 04/20/2021)

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

PACER
4

Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Torie Atkinson. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8048847. Filed by Donald Terrill. (Atkinson, Torie) (Entered: 04/21/2021)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Torie Atkinson. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8048847 4 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (ck)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER
5

ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 4 . Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 04/21/2021)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER
6

Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Thomas Zito. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8049042. Filed by Donald Terrill. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 04/21/2021)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER
7

Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Shira Tevah. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8049006. Filed by Donald Terrill. (Tevah, Shira) (Entered: 04/21/2021)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Thomas Zito. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8049042 6 . Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Shira Tevah. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8049006 7 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (ck)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER
8

ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 6 ; Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 7 . Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 04/21/2021)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

Clerk's Review of Pro Hac Vice Motion

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER
9

Waiver of Service of Summons Returned Executed Filed by Colette Peters, State of Oregon. (Fallon, Abigail) (Entered: 05/19/2021)

May 19, 2021

May 19, 2021

PACER
10

Notice of Attorney Withdrawal: Shira J. Tevah Filed by Donald Terrill. (Tevah, Shira) (Entered: 06/07/2021)

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

PACER
11

Answer to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand . Filed by Colette Peters, State of Oregon. (Fallon, Abigail) (Entered: 06/18/2021)

June 18, 2021

June 18, 2021

RECAP
12

Rule 26(f) Report and Discovery Plan . Filed by Donald Terrill. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 07/23/2021)

July 23, 2021

July 23, 2021

PACER
13

Unopposed Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by Donald Terrill. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 07/23/2021)

July 23, 2021

July 23, 2021

PACER
14

ORDER: Granting Unopposed Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 13 . Initial Disclosures are due by 7/30/2021. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 8/31/2021. Motion for Class Certification is due by 10/29/2021. Discovery is to be completed by 1/28/2022. The parties shall file amended pleadings and join all claims by 1/28/2022. Expert Witness Disclosures and Reports are due by 1/28/2022. Expert Rebuttal Reports are due by 2/25/2022. Expert Discovery to be completed by 3/25/2022. Dispositive Motions are due by 4/29/2022. Pretrial Order is due 30 days following the Court's ruling on any dispositive motions. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 07/26/2021)

July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines

July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021

PACER
15

Motion for Protective Order (Stipulated Protective Order). Filed by Colette Peters, State of Oregon. (Nordyke, Vanessa) (Entered: 07/27/2021)

July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

RECAP
16

ORDER: Granting Stipulated Motion for a Protective Order 15 . Signed on 7/27/2021 by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 07/27/2021)

July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

RECAP
17

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER. Settlement Conference is set for Friday, December 3, 2021, in Portland chambers before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman, 9th floor of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, 1000 S.W. 3rd Avenue, Portland. Plaintiff is to arrive at 9:00 AM, Defendants at 9:30 AM. Please see attached instructions. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

PACER
18

Joint ADR Report . Filed by All Defendants.(Nordyke, Vanessa) (Entered: 08/31/2021)

Aug. 31, 2021

Aug. 31, 2021

PACER
19

Notice of Attorney Substitution: Jill Conbere is substituted as counsel of record in place of Attorney Abigail Fallon . Filed by Colette Peters, State of Oregon. (Conbere, Jill) (Entered: 09/24/2021)

Sept. 24, 2021

Sept. 24, 2021

PACER
20

Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by Donald Terrill. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 10/22/2021)

Oct. 22, 2021

Oct. 22, 2021

PACER
21

ORDER: Granting Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 20 . Motion for Class Certification is due by 12/22/2021. Discovery is to be completed 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. The parties shall file amended pleadings and join all claims 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. Expert Witness Disclosures and Reports are due 30 days after the close of fact discovery. Expert Rebuttal Reports are due 30 days after Expert Disclosures. Expert Discovery to be completed 30 days after Rebuttal Reports are due. Dispositive Motions are due 30 days after close of Expert Discovery. Pretrial Order is due 30 days following the Court's ruling on any dispositive motions. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 10/22/2021)

Oct. 22, 2021

Oct. 22, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines

Oct. 22, 2021

Oct. 22, 2021

PACER
22

Notice of Attorney Substitution: Tracy Ickes White is substituted as counsel of record in place of Attorney Vanessa A. Nordyke . Filed by Colette Peters, State of Oregon. (White, Tracy) (Entered: 11/08/2021)

Nov. 8, 2021

Nov. 8, 2021

PACER
23

SCHEDULING ORDER. RESETTING LOCATION ONLY: The Settlement Conference previously set for Friday, 12/3/2021, before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman will take place by videoconference rather than at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse. Plaintiff shall log on at 9:00 a.m. and Defendants at 9:30 a.m. The Court will distribute the videoconference information by 12/1/2021. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

PACER

1 - Scheduling

Nov. 11, 2021

Nov. 11, 2021

PACER
24

Second Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by Donald Terrill. (Zito, Thomas) Modified on 11/16/2021 to adjust docket text to reflect title of document. NEF not regenerated. (jw) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

Nov. 15, 2021

Nov. 15, 2021

PACER
25

ORDER: Granting Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 24 . Motion for Class Certification is due by 3/18/2022. Discovery is to be completed 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. The parties shall file amended pleadings and join all claims 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. Expert Witness Disclosures and Reports are due 30 days after the close of fact discovery. Expert Rebuttal Reports are due 30 days after Expert Disclosures. Expert Discovery to be completed 30 days after Rebuttal Reports are due. Dispositive Motions are due 30 days after close of Expert Discovery. Pretrial Order is due 30 days following the Court's ruling on any dispositive motions. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

Nov. 15, 2021

Nov. 15, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines

Nov. 16, 2021

Nov. 16, 2021

PACER
26

Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition . Filed by Donald Terrill. (Walsh, Lynn) (Entered: 11/29/2021)

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

PACER
27

ORDER: Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition 26 . Amended Complaint is due 12/7/2021. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 11/30/2021)

Nov. 30, 2021

Nov. 30, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion For Leave to File AmendedComplaint/Petition

Nov. 30, 2021

Nov. 30, 2021

PACER
28

Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Jelena Kolic. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8328992. Filed by Donald Terrill. (Kolic, Jelena) (Entered: 12/03/2021)

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER

Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Jelena Kolic. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8328992 28 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (ck)

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
29

ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 28 . Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 12/03/2021)

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
30

MINUTES of Proceedings: Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman by videoconference on 12/3/2021. The case does not settle. Lynn S. Walsh and Thomas Philip Zito present as counsel for plaintiff. Tracy Ickes White and Jill Conbere present as counsel for defendants. Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman presiding. (gw) (Entered: 12/03/2021)

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER

Clerk's Review of Pro Hac Vice Motion

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER

Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER

Settlement Conference

Dec. 4, 2021

Dec. 4, 2021

PACER
31

First Amended Class Action Complaint . Filed by Donald Terrill, Nicolas Pando, Michael Wesley against All Defendants. (Walsh, Lynn) Modified on 12/7/2021 to adjust docket text to reflect document title. NEF not regenerated. (jw) (Entered: 12/06/2021)

Dec. 6, 2021

Dec. 6, 2021

PACER
32

Answer to 31 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand . Filed by Colette Peters, State of Oregon. (White, Tracy) (Entered: 12/20/2021)

Dec. 20, 2021

Dec. 20, 2021

PACER
33

Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by Nicolas Pando, Donald Terrill, Michael Wesley. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 03/04/2022)

March 4, 2022

March 4, 2022

PACER
34

ORDER: Granting Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 33 . Motion for Class Certification is due by 5/27/2022. Discovery is to be completed 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. The parties shall file amended pleadings and join all claims 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. Expert Witness Disclosures and Reports are due 30 days after the close of fact discovery. Expert Rebuttal Reports are due 30 days after Expert Disclosures. Expert Discovery to be completed 30 days after Rebuttal Reports are due. Dispositive Motions are due 30 days after close of Expert Discovery. Pretrial Order is due 30 days following the Court's ruling on any dispositive motions. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 03/04/2022)

March 4, 2022

March 4, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines

March 4, 2022

March 4, 2022

PACER
35

Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by Nicolas Pando, Donald Terrill, Michael Wesley. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 05/10/2022)

May 10, 2022

May 10, 2022

PACER
36

ORDER: Granting Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 35 . Motion for Class Certification is due by 8/19/2022. Discovery is to be completed 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. The parties shall file amended pleadings and join all claims 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. Expert Witness Disclosures and Reports are due 30 days after the close of fact discovery. Expert Rebuttal Reports are due 30 days after Expert Disclosures. Expert Discovery to be completed 30 days after Rebuttal Reports are due. Dispositive Motions are due 30 days after close of Expert Discovery. Pretrial Order is due 30 days following the Court's ruling on any dispositive motions. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 05/10/2022)

May 10, 2022

May 10, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines

May 10, 2022

May 10, 2022

PACER
37

Unopposed Motion for Leave Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Depose Plaintiff Adults in Custody. Filed by Colette Peters, State of Oregon. (White, Tracy) (Entered: 07/20/2022)

July 20, 2022

July 20, 2022

PACER
38

Declaration of Tracy White in Support of Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Depose Plaintiff Adults in Custody. Filed by Colette Peters, State of Oregon. (Related document(s): Motion for Leave 37 .) (White, Tracy) (Entered: 07/20/2022)

July 20, 2022

July 20, 2022

PACER
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ORDER: Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to Depose Plaintiff Adults in Custody 37 . Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 07/20/2022)

July 20, 2022

July 20, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave

July 20, 2022

July 20, 2022

PACER
40

Fourth Motion for Extension of Time for Case Management Deadlines and Proposed Briefing Schedule Filed Jointly. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 07/25/2022)

July 25, 2022

July 25, 2022

PACER
41

ORDER: Granting Fourth Joint Motion for Extension of Time 40 . Motion for Class Certification is due by 9/30/2022. Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Class Certification is due by 10/31/2022. Plaintiff's Reply in support of Motion for Class Certification is due by 11/18/2022. Discovery is to be completed 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. The parties shall file amended pleadings and join all claims 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. Expert Witness Disclosures and Reports are due 30 days after the close of fact discovery. Expert Rebuttal Reports are due 30 days after Expert Disclosures. Expert Discovery to be completed 30 days after Rebuttal Reports are due. Dispositive Motions are due 30 days after close of Expert Discovery. Pretrial Order is due 30 days following the Court's ruling on any dispositive motions. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 07/26/2022)

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

PACER
42

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER. Settlement Conference is set for Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 09:00 AM in Portland by videoconference before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. Please see attached instructions. Signed on August 11, 2022 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 08/11/2022)

Aug. 11, 2022

Aug. 11, 2022

PACER
43

Notice of Attorney Substitution: Aaron D Kelley is substituted as counsel of record in place of Attorney Jill Conbere . Filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Kelley, Aaron) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Aug. 23, 2022

Aug. 23, 2022

PACER
44

Fifth Motion for Extension of Time to Extend Case Management Deadlines and Proposed Briefing Schedule. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 09/22/2022)

Sept. 22, 2022

Sept. 22, 2022

PACER
45

ORDER: Granting Fifth Motion for Extension of Time 44 . Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification is due by 12/9/2022. Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Class Certification is due by 1/13/2023. Plaintiffs' Reply in support of Motion for Class Certification is due by 2/3/2023. Discovery is to be completed 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. The parties shall file amended pleadings and join all claims 120 days after the Court's ruling on the motion for class certification. Expert Witness Disclosures and Reports are due 30 days after the close of fact discovery. Expert Rebuttal Reports are due 30 days after Expert Disclosures. Expert Discovery to be completed 30 days after Rebuttal Reports are due. Dispositive Motions are due 30 days after close of Expert Discovery. Pretrial Order is due 30 days following the Court's ruling on any dispositive motions. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 09/23/2022)

Sept. 23, 2022

Sept. 23, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Sept. 23, 2022

Sept. 23, 2022

PACER
46

MINUTES of Proceedings: Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman by videoconference on November 1, 2022. The settlement conference is CONTINUED to Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific Time by videoconference before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. Lynn S. Walsh, Jelena Kolic, Thomas Philip Zito and Torie Alisa Atkinson present as counsel for plaintiffs. Tracy Ickes White present as counsel for defendants. Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman presiding. (gw) (Entered: 11/01/2022)

Nov. 1, 2022

Nov. 1, 2022

PACER
47

Scheduling Order: At the joint request of the parties, Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification is due by 1/13/2023. Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Class Certification is due by 2/17/2023. Plaintiffs' Reply in support of Motion for Class Certification is due by 3/10/2023. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 11/02/2022)

Nov. 2, 2022

Nov. 2, 2022

PACER

Settlement Conference

Nov. 2, 2022

Nov. 2, 2022

PACER

1 - Scheduling

Nov. 2, 2022

Nov. 2, 2022

PACER
48

Notice of Attorney Substitution: Jill Conbere is substituted as counsel of record in place of Attorney Aaron D Kelley . Filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Conbere, Jill) (Entered: 11/09/2022)

Nov. 9, 2022

Nov. 9, 2022

PACER
49

MINUTES of Proceedings: Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman by videoconference on 12/8/2022. Negotiations continue, and another session will be scheduled. Lynn S. Walsh, Jelena Kolic, Thomas Philip Zito and Torie Alisa Atkinson present as counsel for plaintiffs. Tracy Ickes White and Jill Conbere present as counsel for defendants. Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman presiding. (gw) (Entered: 12/08/2022)

Dec. 8, 2022

Dec. 8, 2022

PACER

Settlement Conference

Dec. 9, 2022

Dec. 9, 2022

PACER
50

Scheduling Order. At the joint request of the parties, Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification is due by 2/24/2023. Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Class Certification is due by 3/31/2023. Plaintiffs' Reply in support of Motion for Class Certification is due by 4/21/2023. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

PACER

1 - Scheduling

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

PACER
51

Joint Motion for Extension of Time and stipulation. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 02/09/2023)

Feb. 9, 2023

Feb. 9, 2023

PACER
52

ORDER: Granting Joint Motion for Extension of Time 51 . All litigation deadlines are STAYED until 5/15/2023. The parties shall schedule a further settlement conference with Magistrate Judge Beckerman. A Joint Status Report is due by 5/8/2023. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 02/10/2023)

Feb. 10, 2023

Feb. 10, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Feb. 10, 2023

Feb. 10, 2023

PACER
53

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER. Settlement Conference (continued from 12/8/2022) is set for Wednesday, 4/12/2023, from 09:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time in Portland by videoconference before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. Plaintiffs are to log on at 9:00 AM and Defendants at 9:20 AM. The Court will distribute the Zoom information in advance. Please see attached instructions. Signed on 2/13/2023 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 02/13/2023)

Feb. 13, 2023

Feb. 13, 2023

PACER
54

Notice of Change of Address. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Zito, Thomas) (Entered: 02/14/2023)

Feb. 14, 2023

Feb. 14, 2023

PACER
55

MINUTES of Proceedings: Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman by videoconference on 4/12/2023. Negotiations continue. Lynn S. Walsh, Jelena Kolic, Thomas Philip Zito, and Torie Alisa Atkinson present as counsel for plaintiffs. Tracy Ickes White and Jill Conbere present as counsel for defendants. Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman presiding. (gw) (Entered: 04/12/2023)

April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

PACER

Settlement Conference

April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

PACER
56

Joint Status Report . Filed by All Defendants. (Conbere, Jill) (Entered: 05/05/2023)

May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

PACER

1 - Scheduling

May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

PACER
57

Scheduling Order. The Court is in receipt of the parties' Joint Status Report 56 . At the parties' request, the Court stays all litigation deadlines an additional 30 days until 6/15/2023. A further Joint Status Report is due by 6/8/2023. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 05/05/2023)

May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

PACER
58

Joint Status Report . Filed by All Defendants. (Conbere, Jill) (Entered: 06/08/2023)

June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

PACER
59

Scheduling Order. The Court is in receipt of the parties' Joint Status Report 58 . At the parties' request, the Court stays all litigation deadlines an additional 60 days until 8/14/2023. A further Joint Status Report is due by 8/7/2023. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

PACER

1 - Scheduling

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

PACER
60

Joint Status Report . Filed by All Defendants. (Conbere, Jill) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

Aug. 7, 2023

Aug. 7, 2023

PACER

1 - Scheduling

Aug. 7, 2023

Aug. 7, 2023

PACER
61

Scheduling Order. The Court is in receipt of the parties' Joint Status Report 60 . At the parties' request, the Court stays all litigation deadlines an additional 90 days until 11/13/2023. A further Joint Status Report is due by 11/6/2023. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

Aug. 7, 2023

Aug. 7, 2023

PACER
62

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER. Settlement Conference (continued from 4/12/2023) is set for Tuesday, 10/31/2023, from 09:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Portland Courtroom 13B and by videoconference before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. The Court will distribute the Zoom information in advance. Please see attached instructions. Signed on 8/22/2023 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

Aug. 22, 2023

Aug. 22, 2023

PACER
63

Notice of Attorney Withdrawal: Jelena Kolic Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Kolic, Jelena) (Entered: 09/14/2023)

Sept. 14, 2023

Sept. 14, 2023

PACER
64

ORDER. RESETTING LOCATION ONLY of the Settlement Conference previously set for Tuesday, 10/31/2023, from 09:00 AM to 1:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. The settlement conference will take place by videoconference only, using the Zoom links already provided to the participants. Ordered on 9/21/2023 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 09/21/2023)

Sept. 21, 2023

Sept. 21, 2023

PACER

1 - Scheduling

Sept. 21, 2023

Sept. 21, 2023

PACER
65

SCHEDULING ORDER. Due to illness, CANCELING the Settlement Conference set for Tuesday, 10/31/2023, from 09:00 AM to 1:00 PM by videoconference before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. The settlement conference will be rescheduled. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 10/30/2023)

Oct. 30, 2023

Oct. 30, 2023

PACER

1 - Scheduling

Oct. 30, 2023

Oct. 30, 2023

PACER
66

SCHEDULING ORDER. The Settlement Conference that had been set for October 31, 2023 is RESET to Monday, November 27, 2023 in Portland from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) by videoconference before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. Plaintiffs are to log on at 9:00 AM and Defendants at 9:20 AM. The Court will distribute the videoconference information. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 11/02/2023)

Nov. 2, 2023

Nov. 2, 2023

PACER

1 - Scheduling

Nov. 2, 2023

Nov. 2, 2023

PACER
67

Joint Status Report . Filed by All Defendants. (White, Tracy) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

PACER

1 - Scheduling

Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

PACER
68

Scheduling Order. The Court is in receipt of the parties' Joint Status Report 67 . At the parties' request, the Court stays all litigation deadlines an additional 60 days until 1/12/2024. A further Joint Status Report is due by 1/5/2024. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Oregon

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 20, 2021

Closing Date: July 1, 2024

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A proposed class of all people with disabilities currently and formerly in the custody of the Oregon Department of Corrections, who have been charged for durable medical equipment and/or healthcare appliances constituting disability accommodations.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Mooted before ruling

Defendants

State of Oregon, State

Oregon Department of Corrections, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Reasonable Accommodation

Amount Defendant Pays: $807,000

Order Duration: 2024 - 2024

Issues

General/Misc.:

Conditions of confinement

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mobility impairment

Reasonable Accommodations

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Dental care

Medical care, general

Mental health care, general

Vision care