Case: Abraham v. Corizon Health

3:16-cv-01877 | U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Filed Date: Sept. 23, 2016

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Case Summary

On September 23, 2016, an individual who was deaf and detained at Clackamas County Jail, alleged that the County discriminated against deaf individuals by failing to provide accommodations in booking procedures and in other aspects of detention. For example, the County failed to provide effective means of deaf detainees to communicate with people out of jail; the County failed to provide deaf individuals with adequate notification of important daily events; and the County failed to provide clos…

On September 23, 2016, an individual who was deaf and detained at Clackamas County Jail, alleged that the County discriminated against deaf individuals by failing to provide accommodations in booking procedures and in other aspects of detention. For example, the County failed to provide effective means of deaf detainees to communicate with people out of jail; the County failed to provide deaf individuals with adequate notification of important daily events; and the County failed to provide closed captioning for its Prison Rape Prevention Act video. The plaintiffs alleged that these failures (among many others) amounted to violations of the Americans with Disability Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and Oregon state law. The plaintiff, represented by the Law Offices of Daniel Snyder (a private law firm), sought compensatory damages, including injunctive and declaratory relief, and attorney’s fees. The complaint named Clackamas County and Corizon Health, Inc. as defendants. The case was assigned to Magistrate Judge Paul Papak.

Also in the complaint, the plaintiff noted that he sought to certify a class consisting of “all deaf or hard of hearing inmates who formerly were or currently are incarcerated in the Clackamas County Jail, or who will become incarcerated in said jail in the future.”

Within a few months after the complaint was filed, the parties agreed to the County’s dismissal, and the case continued with Corizon Health as the sole defendant. Corizon Health was responsible for managing the medical and mental health services for detainees at Clackamas County Jail.

The first major ruling in the case came on April 28, 2017 when US District Court Judge Anna J. Brown dismissed with prejudice the plaintiff’s claim based on Title II of the ADA, and dismissed without prejudice the plaintiff’s claims based on Title III of the ADA and state law. 2017 WL 1658821.

Then, on December 7, 2017, US District Court Judge Mosman adopted the Findings and Reasonings of Magistrate Judge Papak denying plaintiff's motion for leave to amend his complaint. 2017 WL 606306. According to the court, Corizon was not liable under the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, or state law because it was not a public entity or a public accommodation. Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend, then, was denied for futility. The court also adopted the magistrate's order granting summary judgment and dismissed the case. 2017 WL 6063065. The plaintiff appealed.

On January 19, 2019, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision except with respect to the state law claim. 775 Fed.Appx. 301. On that claim, the Ninth Circuit remarked that whether a private entity could be a "public accommodation" under Oregon state law was a matter of first impression. It therefore remanded to the district court with directions to consider whether it could exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state law claim.

The case was reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo on remand. After considering plaintiff’s motion for leave to amend his complaint and certify the question to the Oregon State Supreme Court, Magistrate Judge Russo recommended these motions be denied. On December 5, 2019, Judge Mosman adopted the magistrate judge's recommendation and dismissed the case without prejudice. As Judge Mosman interpreted the Ninth Circuit's prior decision, he was only required to determine the district court's jurisdiction over the state law claim, which he found satisfied under diversity jurisdiction. The plaintiff appealed this decision as well.

On January 28, 2021, the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court. 985 F.3d 1198. It certified the following state-law question to the Oregon Supreme Court for clarification: “Whether private entities that provide services at a local correction facility are excluded from the definition of ‘a place of public accommodation’ and therefore exempt from Or. Rev. Stat. § 659A.142?” The district court retained jurisdiction over future proceedings.

On June 3, 2022, the Oregon Supreme Court answered the certified question in the affirmative, holding that a private contractor providing healthcare services within a jail was a place of public accommodation under Oregon law. 369 Or. 735 (Or. 2022). The court reasoned that Oregon's statutory definition focused on whether the private entity provided services to the public, rather than on the physical location where those services were provided. 

After the Oregon Supreme Court's decision, the Ninth Circuit ordered supplemental briefing on how the appeal should proceed. The parties then litigated whether representatives could be substituted for the plaintiff and whether the substitution request was timely under Oregon law. The Ninth Circuit scheduled oral argument for April 2023, but Corizon Health notified the court that it had entered bankruptcy proceedings. 

On March 6, 2023, the Ninth Circuit vacated the scheduled oral argument and stayed the appeal after Corizon Health filed a suggestion of bankruptcy, triggering an automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362(a). On June 5, 2023, the court administratively closed the appeal without issuing a mandate or resolving the merits, directing the plaintiff to seek reopening or other appropriate relief after the bankruptcy proceedings concluded. 

On March 11, 2026, after the parties jointly moved to dismiss the appeal, the Ninth Circuit granted the motion, ordered each party to bear its own appellate costs, and directed that the dismissal order constitute the court's mandate. Accordingly, the appeal was dismissed, concluding the litigation.

This case is closed. 

Summary Authors

Niam Vora (8/3/2026)

Jordan Katz (12/3/2021)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

, (Texas)

Attorney, Daniel J. (Oregon)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Sara Kobak,

Attorney, Anne M.

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Aronson, Martin Alan (Texas)

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Documents in this case

3:16-cv-01877

19-36077

17-36047

Abraham v. Corizon Health Inc.

Docket

Feb. 2, 2021

Feb. 2, 2021

Docket
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Class Action Complaint

Abraham v. Clackamas County

Sept. 23, 2016

Sept. 23, 2016

Complaint
19

3:16-cv-01877

Order

Abraham v. Corizon Health, INC.

April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017

Order/Opinion

2017 WL 1658821

50

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Opinion and Order

Abraham v. Corizon Health, INC.

Dec. 7, 2017

Dec. 7, 2017

Order/Opinion

2017 WL 6063065

51

3:16-cv-01877

Opinion and Order

Abraham v. Corizon Health, INC.

Dec. 7, 2017

Dec. 7, 2017

Order/Opinion

2017 WL 6063066

80

3:16-cv-01877

Opinion and Order

Abraham v. Corizon Health, INC.

Dec. 5, 2019

Dec. 5, 2019

Order/Opinion

2019 WL 6608737

76

19-36077

Suggestion of Bankruptcy and Notice of Automatic Stay

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Feb. 15, 2023

Feb. 15, 2023

Pleading / Motion / Brief
87

3:16-cv-01877

Order

Abraham v. Corizon Health, Inc. et al.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

Order/Opinion
89

3:16-cv-01877

Order

Abraham v. Corizon Health, Inc. et al.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Docket for: Abraham v. Corizon Health Inc.
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1 Sept. 23, 2016

Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $400 collected. Agency Tracking ID: 0979-4762235 Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Filed by Andrew Abraham against Clackamas County, Corizon Health, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment Attorney info). (Burgess, John) (Entered: 09/23/2016)

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2 Sept. 23, 2016

Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Paul Papak 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 1/23/2017. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 2/21/2017. Pretrial Order is due by 2/21/2017. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (sss) (Entered: 09/23/2016)

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3 Oct. 13, 2016

Proposed Summons (Corizon) Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Snyder, Daniel) (Entered: 10/13/2016)

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4 Oct. 14, 2016

Summons Issued Electronically as to Corizon Health, Inc.. 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. (sss) (Entered: 10/14/2016)

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5 Nov. 7, 2016

Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant Clackamas County by Clackamas County. Filed by Clackamas County. (Lillegren, Shawn) (Entered: 11/07/2016)

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6 Nov. 7, 2016

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Due to the Stipulated Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Defendant Clackamas County 5 filed in this action, the case caption will be changed to: Abraham v. Corizon Health Inc. and all future pleadings shall reflect this change. (gm) (Entered: 11/08/2016)

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Nov. 8, 2016

1 - Scheduling

7 Nov. 23, 2016

Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Oral Argument requested. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 11/23/2016)

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8 Nov. 28, 2016

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Setting Defendant Corizon Health's Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss 7 on the Oral Argument Calendar of 1/10/2017 at 10:00AM in Portland Courtroom 10B before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 11/28/2016)

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9 Nov. 28, 2016

Corporate Disclosure Statement . Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 11/28/2016)

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Nov. 28, 2016

1 - Scheduling

10 Dec. 12, 2016

Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim 7 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Burgess, John) (Entered: 12/12/2016)

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11 Dec. 30, 2016

Reply Memorandum in Support of its to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim 7 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 12/30/2016)

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12 Jan. 10, 2017

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Oral Argument held 1/10/17. Order: Defendant Corizon Health's Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss 7 is taken under advisement as of 1/10/2017. Daniel Snyder; John Burgess present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Anne Talcott; Nathan Sramek present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Bonita Shumway. (gm) (Entered: 01/10/2017)

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13 Feb. 16, 2017

Unopposed Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Snyder, Daniel) (Entered: 02/16/2017)

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14 Feb. 16, 2017

Declaration of Daniel Snyder in Support of Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Discovery and Pretrial Order Deadlines. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 13 .) (Snyder, Daniel) (Entered: 02/16/2017)

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15 Feb. 17, 2017

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time 13 as follows and as modified: Discovery is to be completed by 5/23/2017. Dispositive Motions are due by 5/23/2017. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 6/22/2017. Pretrial Order is due by 6/22/2017 or until 45 days after this Court's final ruling on dispositive motions, whichever date is later. (gm) (Entered: 02/17/2017)

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Feb. 17, 2017

Order on Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines

16 April 10, 2017

Findings & Recommendation: Corizon's Motion to Dismiss 7 should be granted with prejudice as to Plaintiffs claim under Title II of the ADA, and granted without prejudice as to Plaintiffs claims under Title III of the ADA and Oregon law. Signed on 4/10/17 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 04/10/2017)

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17 April 10, 2017

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Findings & Recommendation 16 is referred to Judge Anna J. Brown for review. Objections, if any, are due fourteen (14) days from service of the Findings and Recommendation. If no objections are filed, then the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement on that date. If objections are filed, then a response is due fourteen (14) days after being served with a copy of the objections. When the response is due or filed, whichever date is earlier, the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement. (gm) (Entered: 04/10/2017)

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April 10, 2017

Findings & Recommendation Referred

18 April 19, 2017

Notice of Appearance of Counsel and Request to be Included on Services List - Nathan D. Sramek Filed by Corizon Health, Inc. (Sramek, Nathan) (Entered: 04/19/2017)

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19 April 28, 2017

ORDER: The Court ADOPTS Magistrate Judge Papak's Findings and Recommendation 16 . Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Defendant Corizon Health's Motion 7 to Dismiss and DISMISSES with prejudice Plaintiff's First Claim for Relief under Title II of the ADA, DISMISSES without prejudice Plaintiff's Third Claim for Relief under Title III of the ADA, and DISMISSES without prejudice Plaintiff's Fourth Claim for Relief under Oregon Revised Statute ยง 659A.142. This matter is returned to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings as appropriate. Signed on 4/28/2017 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (sss) (Entered: 04/28/2017)

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20 May 22, 2017

Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Burgess, John) (Entered: 05/22/2017)

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21 May 22, 2017

Declaration of John David Burgess . Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 20 .) (Burgess, John) (Entered: 05/22/2017)

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22 May 23, 2017

Answer to 1 Complaint, Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Class Action Complaint. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Sramek, Nathan) (Entered: 05/23/2017)

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23 May 23, 2017

Corrected Answer to 1 Complaint, Defendant Corizon Health, Inc.'s Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Class Action Complaint. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Sramek, Nathan) (Entered: 05/23/2017)

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24 May 23, 2017

Motion for Summary Judgment . Oral Argument requested. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Sramek, Nathan) (Entered: 05/23/2017)

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25 May 23, 2017

Declaration of Jeff Sholey in Support of Corizon Health, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 24 .) (Sramek, Nathan) (Entered: 05/23/2017)

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26 May 23, 2017

Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's to Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 20 . Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 05/23/2017)

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27 May 24, 2017

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Setting Defendant Corizon Health's Motion for Summary Judgment 24 on the under advisement calendar of 7/3/2017. (gm) (Entered: 05/24/2017)

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May 24, 2017

1 - Scheduling

28 May 25, 2017

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Rule 16 Conference set for 6/5/2017 at 10:00AM in Portland Chambers before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. Local Rules 16-2(b) and 26-1 require that counsel confer prior to the conference. At the conference, counsel should be prepared to discuss the status of the case, relevant dates and deadlines, and any other significant issues. If consents are going to be filed, it is helpful if they are filed prior to the time of the conference, particularly if a firm trial date is desired. (gm) (Entered: 05/25/2017)

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May 25, 2017

1 - Scheduling

29 June 5, 2017

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Rule 16 Conference held 6/5/17. Order Resetting the following deadlines: Motion to Amend Complaint due by 6/16/2017. Limited Discovery re: federal funding to be completed by 8/18/2017. Response to dispositive motion due 8/18/2017. Reply to response to dispositive motion due 9/1/2017. Order: Resetting Defendant Corizon Health's Motion for Summary Judgment 24 from the Under Advisement Calendar of 7/3/2017 to the Telephonic Oral Argument Calendar of 9/12/2017 at 10:00AM in Portland Chambers before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. The parties shall call into the court's conference line (phone number to be provided via separate e-mail) five minutes prior to the scheduled conference time. The court will join the conference call at or shortly after the appointed time. Order: Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Discovery/Pretrial Deadlines 20 is Denied as Moot with leave to revisit following this Court's final ruling on the pending summary judgment motion. John Burgess present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Anne Talcott present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 06/05/2017)

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30 June 16, 2017

Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition . Oral Argument requested. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Burgess, John) (Entered: 06/16/2017)

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31 June 16, 2017

Declaration of John David Burgess . Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Related document(s): Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition 30 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed First Amended Complaint in Redline) (Burgess, John) (Entered: 06/16/2017)

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32 June 19, 2017

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Setting Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint 30 on the Telephonic Oral Argument Calendar of 7/24/2017 at 10:00AM in Portland Chambers before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. The parties shall call into the court's conference line (phone number to be provided via separate e-mail) five minutes prior to the scheduled conference time. The court will join the conference call at or shortly after the appointed time. (gm) (Entered: 06/19/2017)

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June 19, 2017

1 - Scheduling

33 June 30, 2017

Objection(s) to Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition 30 .) (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 06/30/2017)

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34 July 14, 2017

Reply to Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition 30 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Post, Carl) (Entered: 07/14/2017)

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35 July 24, 2017

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Telephonic Oral Argument held 7/24/17. Order: Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint 30 is taken under advisement as of 7/24/2017. John Burgess present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Nathan Sramek; Anne Talcott present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

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36 Aug. 18, 2017

Response to Motion for Summary Judgment 24 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Burgess, John) (Entered: 08/18/2017)

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37 Aug. 18, 2017

Declaration of John David Burgess . Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Related document(s): Response to Motion 36 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-E) (Burgess, John) (Entered: 08/18/2017)

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38 Sept. 1, 2017

Reply In Support to Motion for Summary Judgment 24 oral argument requested. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Sramek, Nathan) (Entered: 09/01/2017)

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39 Sept. 1, 2017

Declaration of Nathan D. Sramek in Support. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Related document(s): Reply to Motion 38 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Sramek, Nathan) (Entered: 09/01/2017)

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40 Sept. 7, 2017

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Defendant is directed to promptly electronically file on CM/ECF a copy of the transcript (attached to an appropriate pleading cover page) sent to the court on July 24, 2017, of the Oregon legislative hearing from May 9, 2013, and conventionally file the audio CD disc of the hearing (attached to an appropriate pleading cover page) with the Clerk's office. (gm) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

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41 Sept. 7, 2017

Affidavit of Anne M. Talcott . Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Related document(s): Scheduling, 40 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

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Sept. 7, 2017

1 - Scheduling

42 Sept. 8, 2017

Findings & Recommendation: Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint 30 should be denied. Signed on 9/8/17 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 09/08/2017)

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43 Sept. 8, 2017

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Findings & Recommendation 42 is referred to Judge Anna J. Brown for review. Objections, if any, are due fourteen (14) days from service of the Findings and Recommendation. If no objections are filed, then the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement on that date. If objections are filed, then a response is due fourteen (14) days after being served with a copy of the objections. When the response is due or filed, whichever date is earlier, the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement. (gm) (Entered: 09/08/2017)

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Sept. 8, 2017

Findings & Recommendation Referred

44 Sept. 12, 2017

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Telephonic Oral Argument held 9/12/17. Order: Defendant Corizon Health's Motion for Summary Judgment 24 is taken under advisement as of 9/12/2017. John Burgess present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Nathan Sramek; Anne Talcott present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Jill Jessup. (gm) (Entered: 09/12/2017)

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45 Sept. 12, 2017

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Findings & Recommendation 42 is re-referred from Judge Anna J. Brown to Judge Michael W. Mosman for review. Objections, if any, are due fourteen (14) days from service of the Findings and Recommendation. If no objections are filed, then the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement on that date. If objections are filed, then a response is due fourteen (14) days after being served with a copy of the objections. When the response is due or filed, whichever date is earlier, the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement. (gm) (Entered: 09/12/2017)

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Sept. 12, 2017

Findings & Recommendation Referred

46 Sept. 22, 2017

Objections to Findings & Recommendation: Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition 30 should be denied 42 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Burgess, John) (Entered: 09/22/2017)

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47 Oct. 9, 2017

Response to Objections to Findings & Recommendation. Corizon Health, Inc.'s Response to Plaintiff's Objections to Findings and Recommendations Related document(s): 46 Objections to Findings & Recommendation oral argument requested. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Sramek, Nathan) (Entered: 10/09/2017)

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48 Nov. 14, 2017

Findings & Recommendation: Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment 24 should be granted. Signed on 11/14/17 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

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49 Nov. 14, 2017

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Findings & Recommendation 48 is referred to Judge Michael W. Mosman for review. Objections, if any, are due fourteen (14) days from service of the Findings and Recommendation. If no objections are filed, then the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement on that date. If objections are filed, then a response is due fourteen (14) days after being served with a copy of the objections. When the response is due or filed, whichever date is earlier, the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement. (gm) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

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Nov. 14, 2017

Findings & Recommendation Referred

50 Dec. 7, 2017

OPINION & ORDER: Adopting the Magistrate's Findings and Recommendation 42 . Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint 30 is Denied. Signed on 12/7/17 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (gm) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

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51 Dec. 7, 2017

OPINION & ORDER: Adopting the Magistrate's Findings and Recommendation 48 . Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment 24 is Granted. Signed on 12/7/17 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (gm) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

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52 Dec. 7, 2017

JUDGMENT: It is Ordered and Adjudged that Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend 30 is Denied, Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment 24 is Granted and this case is Dismissed. Signed on 12/7/17 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (gm) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

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53 Dec. 28, 2017

Notice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit Filing fee $505 collected; Agency Tracking ID 0979-5263259: . Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Representation Statement) (Post, Carl) (Entered: 12/28/2017)

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Jan. 3, 2018

USCA Case Number and Notice confirming Docketing Record on Appeal re Notice of Appeal 53 . Case Appealed to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Case Number 17-36047 assigned. (jtj)

54 Jan. 8, 2018

Transcript Designation and Order Form for the hearing held on 01/10/2017; 07/24/2017; 09/12/2017 before Judge Papak. regarding Notice of Appeal 53 . Filed by Andrew Abraham. Transcript is due by 2/7/2018. (Post, Carl) (Entered: 01/08/2018)

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55 Feb. 7, 2018

OFFICIAL COURT TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS FILED Oral Argument held on 1/10/2017 before Judge Paul Papak, Court Reporter Bonita J. Shumway, telephone number 503-326-8188 or bonita_shumway@ord.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at Court's public terminal or purchased from the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Afterwards it may be obtained through the Court Reporter or PACER-See Policy at ord.uscourts.gov. Notice of Intent to Redact Transcript is due by 2/14/2018. Redaction Request due 2/28/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/12/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/8/2018. (Shumway, Bonita) (Entered: 02/07/2018)

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56 Feb. 7, 2018

OFFICIAL COURT TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS FILED Telephonic Oral Argument held on September 12, 2017, before Judge Paul Papak, Court Reporter Jill L. Jessup, telephone number (503)326-8191 or email at jill_jessup@ord.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at Court's public terminal or purchased from the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Afterwards it may be obtained through the Court Reporter at (503)326-8191 or email at jill_jessup@ord.uscourts.gov or PACER-See Policy at ord.uscourts.gov. Notice of Intent to Redact Transcript is due by 2/14/2018. Redaction Request due 2/28/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/12/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/8/2018. (jjcr) (Entered: 02/07/2018)

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57 July 11, 2019

MANDATE of USCA for the 9th Circuit, USCA # 17-36047, re Notice of Appeal 53 . The decision of the District Court is AFFIRMED in part, VACATED in part, and REMANDED. Case reopened on 7/11/2019. (Attachments: # 1 6/19/2019 Memorandum) (jtj) Modified typo on 7/11/2019 (jtj). (Entered: 07/11/2019)

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58 July 11, 2019

Notice of Case Reassignment: This case has been reassigned from Magistrate Judge Paul Papak to Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo. (eo) (Entered: 07/11/2019)

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59 July 12, 2019

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo: Setting a Telephonic Status Conference for 7/22/2019 at 1:30PM in Portland Chambers before Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo. (gm) (Entered: 07/12/2019)

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60 July 12, 2019

Notice of Appearance of Richard K. Hansen appearing on behalf of Corizon Health, Inc. Filed by on behalf of Corizon Health, Inc.. (Hansen, Richard) (Entered: 07/12/2019)

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61 July 12, 2019

Notice of Attorney Withdrawal: of Counsel and Request to be Removed from Service List Nathan D. Sramek Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Hansen, Richard) (Entered: 07/12/2019)

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62 July 12, 2019

Notice of Appearance of Sara Kobak appearing on behalf of Corizon Health, Inc. Filed by on behalf of Corizon Health, Inc.. (Kobak, Sara) (Entered: 07/12/2019)

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July 12, 2019

1 - Scheduling

63 July 22, 2019

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo: Telephonic Status Conference held 7/22/19. The parties are directed to submit a brief e-mail by 7/30/2019 (using the "JRpropdoc@ord.uscourts.gov" e-mail address) which pertains to the issue of dismissal vs. remand of the remaining state law claim as specified at the conference. John Burgess present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Richard Hansen; Sara Kobak present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 07/22/2019)

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July 22, 2019

Status Conference

64 July 31, 2019

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo: The Court has reviewed the parties' recent submissions and finds that independent federal subject matter jurisdiction exists over plaintiff's remaining state law claim given the complete diversity between the parties and plaintiff's concession that the amount in controversy is satisfied. As a result, this case will proceed in federal court and the issue of supplemental jurisdiction is moot. The parties shall submit a joint proposed case schedule within 14 days or by 8/14/2019. (gm) (Entered: 07/31/2019)

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July 31, 2019

1 - Scheduling

65 Aug. 14, 2019

Notice of Appearance of Counsel and Request to be Included on Services Lists-Jon Zunkel-DeCoursey Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Hansen, Richard) (Entered: 08/14/2019)

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66 Aug. 14, 2019

Joint Proposed Pretrial Order Lodged Case Scheduling Order. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Hansen, Richard) (Entered: 08/14/2019)

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67 Aug. 14, 2019

CASE SCHEDULING ORDER: The last date for plaintiff to file a motion to amend to add a claim under ORS 659A.142 or seek certification to the Oregon Supreme Court shall be 9/11/2019. Response to motion due by 9/25/2019. Reply to motion due by 10/9/2019. Should the court grant plaintiff's motion to amend to add a claim under ORS 659A.142, the parties will confer at that time regarding a scheduling order for all other dates. Signed 8/14/2019 by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo. (gm) (Entered: 08/14/2019)

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68 Sept. 11, 2019

Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition . Oral Argument requested. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - proposed amended complaint) (Post, Carl) (Entered: 09/11/2019)

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69 Sept. 11, 2019

Motion to Certify Question to Oregon Supreme Court. Oral Argument requested. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Post, Carl) (Entered: 09/11/2019)

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70 Sept. 13, 2019

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo: Setting Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint 68 and Plaintiff's Motion to Certify Question to Oregon Supreme Court 69 on the under advisement calendar of 10/15/2019. The request for oral argument will be considered in due course. Should the Court deem the motions appropriate for disposition with oral argument upon review of the briefings, the motions will be scheduled accordingly. (gm) (Entered: 09/13/2019)

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Sept. 13, 2019

1 - Scheduling

71 Sept. 25, 2019

Response to Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition 68 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 09/25/2019)

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72 Sept. 25, 2019

Declaration of Anne M. Talcott in Support of Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion to File First Amended Complaint. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition 68 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-C) (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 09/25/2019)

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73 Sept. 25, 2019

Response to Motion to Certify Question to Oregon Supreme Court 69 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 09/25/2019)

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74 Oct. 9, 2019

Reply to Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition 68 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Post, Carl) (Entered: 10/09/2019)

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75 Oct. 9, 2019

Reply to Motion to Certify Question to Oregon Supreme Court 69 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Post, Carl) (Entered: 10/09/2019)

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76 Oct. 18, 2019

Findings & Recommendation: Plaintiff's Motion to File First Amended Complaint 68 and Motion to Certify Question to Oregon Supreme Court 69 should be denied, and judgment should be prepared dismissing this case. The parties' requests for oral argument are Denied as unnecessary. Signed on 10/18/19 by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo. (gm) (Entered: 10/18/2019)

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77 Oct. 18, 2019

ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo: Findings & Recommendation 76 is referred to Judge Michael W. Mosman for review. The parties shall have fourteen (14) days from the date of service of a copy of this recommendation within which to file specific written objections with the court. Thereafter, the parties shall have fourteen (14) days within which to file a response to the objections. (gm) (Entered: 10/18/2019)

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Oct. 18, 2019

Findings & Recommendation Referred

78 Nov. 1, 2019

Objections to Findings & Recommendation: Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint/Petition 68, Motion to Certify Question to Oregon Supreme Court 69 should be denied 76 . Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Post, Carl) (Entered: 11/01/2019)

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79 Nov. 15, 2019

Response to Objections to Findings & Recommendation. Related document(s): 78 Objections to Findings & Recommendation. Filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Talcott, Anne) (Entered: 11/15/2019)

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80 Dec. 5, 2019

OPINION & ORDER: Adopting the Magistrate's Findings and Recommendation 76 . Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint 68 and Motion to Certify Question to Oregon Supreme Court 69 are Denied. This case is Dismissed without prejudice. Signed on 12/5/19 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (gm) (Entered: 12/05/2019)

Clearinghouse
81 Dec. 5, 2019

JUDGMENT: Based upon the Order of the Court 80 adopting Judge Russo's Findings and Recommendation 76, it is Ordered and Adjudged that Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint 68 and Motion to Certify Question to Oregon Supreme Court 69 are Denied. This case is Dismissed without prejudice. Signed on 12/5/19 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (gm) (Entered: 12/05/2019)

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82 Dec. 16, 2019

Notice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit from Judgment, 81 Filing fee $505 collected; Agency Tracking ID 0979-6122994: . Filed by Andrew Abraham. (Post, Carl) (Entered: 12/16/2019)

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Dec. 19, 2019

USCA Case Number and Notice confirming Docketing Record on Appeal re Notice of Appeal 82 . Case Appealed to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Case Number 19-36077 assigned. (jtj)

Case Details

State / Territory:

Oregon

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 23, 2016

Closing Date: March 11, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All deaf or hard of hearing inmates who formerly were or currently are incarcerated in the Clackamas County Jail, or who will become incarcerated in said jail in the future.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

County

Clackamas County

Private Entity/Person

Corizon Health, Inc.

Defendant Type(s):

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

State law

Other Dockets:

District of Oregon 3:16-cv-01877

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 19-36077

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 17-36047

Southern District of Texas 23-br-90086

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Language access/needs

Pattern or Practice

Disability and Disability Rights:

Effective Communication (ADA)

Hearing impairment

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Modifications

Screen readers and similar accessibility devices

TTY/Close Captioning/Videophone/etc.

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medical care, general

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