Case: Hooper v. City of St. Paul

0:17-cv-03442 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: July 30, 2017

Closed Date: March 13, 2020

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Case Summary

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After a series of interactions with the St. Paul Police Department, a deaf woman brought this action alleging that the City violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and state law by failing to effectively communicate with her because the City did not provide a certified ASL interpreter.

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NDRN (6/24/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Schiltz, Patrick Joseph (Minnesota)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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0:17-cv-03442

Complaint Jury Trial Demanded

July 30, 2017

July 30, 2017

Complaint
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0:17-cv-03442

Order on Motion for Summary Judgment

Aug. 26, 2019

Aug. 26, 2019

Order/Opinion

2019 WL 2019

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0:17-cv-03442

Order of Dismissal

March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13546480/hooper-v-city-of-st-paul/

Last updated June 24, 2024, 2:07 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against City of St. Paul ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number AMNDC-5640264.) filed by Catrina Hooper. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A and B, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Macpherson, Roderick) Modified text on 7/31/2017 (las). (Entered: 07/30/2017)

1 Exhibit(s) A and B

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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July 30, 2017

July 30, 2017

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY: CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Patrick J. Schiltz per Civil 3rd, 4th - Civil Rights: Housing/Accommodations, ADA Other List and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 17-cv-03442 (PJS/DTS). (las) (Entered: 07/31/2017)

July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

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Summons Issued as to City of St. Paul. (las) (Entered: 07/31/2017)

July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Catrina Hooper. City of St. Paul served on 8/1/2017, answer due 8/22/2017. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/01/2017)

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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ANSWER to Complaint filed by City of St. Paul. (Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

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NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Pretrial Conference set for 9/21/2017 10:30 AM in Courtroom 9E (MPLS) before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 8/24/17. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form)(JDF) (Entered: 08/25/2017)

Aug. 24, 2017

Aug. 24, 2017

PACER
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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Filed by Catrina Hooper. Jointly Signed by City of St. Paul.(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 09/13/2017)

Sept. 13, 2017

Sept. 13, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz: Recorded Pretrial Conference held on 9/21/2017. Pretrial Scheduling Order to be issued. (JDF) (Entered: 09/27/2017)

Sept. 21, 2017

Sept. 21, 2017

PACER
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PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 10/21/2017. Discovery due by 4/1/2018. Motions (non-disp) due 4/15/2018. Motions (disp) due by 1/15/2019. Ready for trial due by 5/15/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 9/28/17. (JDF) (Entered: 09/28/2017)

Sept. 28, 2017

Sept. 28, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Christen Leigh Chapman on behalf of Catrina Hooper. (Chapman, Christen) (Entered: 01/17/2018)

Jan. 17, 2018

Jan. 17, 2018

PACER
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STIPULATION re 9 Scheduling Order, by City of St. Paul. Jointly Signed by Catrina Hooper. (Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 03/28/2018)

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018

PACER
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AMENDED PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 4/9/2018. (KMH) (Entered: 04/09/2018)

April 9, 2018

April 9, 2018

PACER
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MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of St. Paul. (Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 08/31/2018)

Aug. 31, 2018

Aug. 31, 2018

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Motion Hearing set for 1/2/2019 at 08:30 AM in Judge's Chambers 14E (MPLS) before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 08/31/2018)

Aug. 31, 2018

Aug. 31, 2018

PACER
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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR-Letter re: withdrawal of motion re 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment from Cheri M. Sisk. (Sisk, Cheri) Modified on 9/5/2018 (AKL). (Entered: 09/04/2018)

Sept. 4, 2018

Sept. 4, 2018

PACER
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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR-Letter re: withdrawal of motion re 14 Notice of Hearing on Motion from Cheri M. Sisk. (Sisk, Cheri) Modified on 9/5/2018 (AKL). (Entered: 09/04/2018)

Sept. 4, 2018

Sept. 4, 2018

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Letter re: withdrawal of motion re 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 14 Notice of Hearing on Motion. (Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 09/05/2018)

Sept. 5, 2018

Sept. 5, 2018

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NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney of Christen Chapman (Chapman, Christen) (Entered: 11/06/2018)

Nov. 6, 2018

Nov. 6, 2018

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MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of St. Paul. (Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

Nov. 21, 2018

Nov. 21, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Motion Hearing set for 1/2/2019 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

Nov. 21, 2018

Nov. 21, 2018

PACER
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of St. Paul. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

Nov. 21, 2018

Nov. 21, 2018

PACER
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AFFIDAVIT of Chad Koch in SUPPORT OF 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of St. Paul.(Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

Nov. 21, 2018

Nov. 21, 2018

PACER
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Summary Judgment Motion 19 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

Nov. 21, 2018

Nov. 21, 2018

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AFFIDAVIT of Cheri M. Sisk in SUPPORT OF 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of St. Paul. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A-G, # 2 Exhibit(s) H-X)(Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

Nov. 21, 2018

Nov. 21, 2018

PACER
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(Text-only) NOTICE of Resetting of Hearing re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Motion Hearing RESCHEDULED for 1/2/2019 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY. (CLG) (Entered: 12/06/2018)

Dec. 6, 2018

Dec. 6, 2018

PACER
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Catrina Hooper. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 12, 2018

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DECLARATION of Catarina Hooper in Opposition to 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Catrina Hooper.(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 12, 2018

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DECLARATION of Stephanie Rittenour in Opposition to 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Catrina Hooper.(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 12, 2018

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DECLARATION of Roderick J. Macpherson III in Opposition to 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Catrina Hooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A- F with Cover, # 2 Exhibit(s) G - K, # 3 Exhibit(s) L - N, # 4 Exhibit(s) O - Q, # 5 Exhibit(s) R - S)(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 12, 2018

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REPLY re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of St. Paul. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Sisk, Cheri) (Entered: 12/26/2018)

Dec. 26, 2018

Dec. 26, 2018

PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz: Motion Hearing held on 1/2/2019 re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of St. Paul. Motion taken under advisement, written order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Debra Beauvais) (CLG) (Entered: 01/02/2019)

Jan. 2, 2019

Jan. 2, 2019

PACER
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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE/SUBSTITUTION for City of St. Paul. (Edwards, Anthony) (Entered: 02/08/2019)

Feb. 8, 2019

Feb. 8, 2019

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 19 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 8/26/2019. (KLL) (Entered: 08/26/2019)

Aug. 26, 2019

Aug. 26, 2019

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TRIAL NOTICE AND FINAL PRETRIAL ORDER. Jury Trial set for 11/12/2019 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. See Order for other dates and deadlines. (CLG) (Entered: 09/03/2019)

Sept. 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019

PACER
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ORDER/NOTICE FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Confidential Letter to Court due by 10/14/2019. Parties are directed to Meet and Confer by 10/14/2019. Settlement Conference set for 10/21/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 9E (MPLS) before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 9/3/2019. (TJB) (Entered: 09/03/2019)

Sept. 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019

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LETTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE by City of St. Paul . (Edwards, Anthony) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

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(Text-only) NOTICE of Cancelation & Resetting of Hearing: 35 ORDER/NOTICE FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Confidential Letter to Court due by 10/11/2019. Parties are directed to Meet and Confer by 10/11/2019. Settlement Conference set for 10/18/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 9E (MPLS) before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. (TJB) (Entered: 09/17/2019)

Sept. 17, 2019

Sept. 17, 2019

PACER
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AMENDED TRIAL NOTICE AND FINAL PRETRIAL ORDER. Jury Trial RESCHEDULED for 1/27/2020 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. See Order for other dates and deadlines. (CLG) (Entered: 10/01/2019)

Oct. 1, 2019

Oct. 1, 2019

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AMENDED ORDER/NOTICE FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Confidential Letter to Court due by 11/1/2019. Parties are directed to Meet and Confer by 11/1/2019. Settlement Conference set for 11/8/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 9E (MPLS) before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 10/02/19. (TJB) (Entered: 10/02/2019)

Oct. 2, 2019

Oct. 2, 2019

PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz: Settlement Conference held on 11/8/2019. (TJB) (Entered: 11/14/2019)

Nov. 8, 2019

Nov. 8, 2019

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz: Settlement Conference held on 11/19/2019. Binding settlement reached. (TJB) (Entered: 12/02/2019)

Nov. 19, 2019

Nov. 19, 2019

PACER
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER: The parties are to appear on January 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 9E, United States Courthouse, 300 South Fourth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz, to discuss Plaintiff's concerns raised post-settlement. Ordered by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 12/27/2019. (TJB) (Entered: 12/27/2019)

Dec. 27, 2019

Dec. 27, 2019

PACER

Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)

Dec. 27, 2019

Dec. 27, 2019

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz: Settlement Conference held on 1/24/2020. Binding settlement reached. (TJB) (Entered: 01/24/2020)

Jan. 24, 2020

Jan. 24, 2020

PACER
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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. REFILED AT 45 . TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 3-Day Transcript of 43 Settlement Conference to Court Reporter Debra Beauvais. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Macpherson, Roderick) Modified text on 2/4/2020 (CLK). (Entered: 01/29/2020)

Jan. 29, 2020

Jan. 29, 2020

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REQUEST for an Expedited 3-Day Transcript of a Digital Audio Recording. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 01/30/2020)

Jan. 30, 2020

Jan. 30, 2020

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RESTRICTED TRANSCRIPT of Settlement Conference held on 1/24/2020 before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. (18 pages). Transcriber: Renee Rogge. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents. (RAR) (Entered: 01/31/2020)

Jan. 31, 2020

Jan. 31, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Barnett I. Rosenfield on behalf of Catrina Hooper. (Rosenfield, Barnett) (Entered: 03/12/2020)

March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020

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STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice by City of St. Paul. Jointly Signed by Catrina Hooper. (Edwards, Anthony) (Entered: 03/13/2020)

March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Stipulation of Dismissal 48 Stipulation of Dismissal. (Edwards, Anthony) (Entered: 03/13/2020)

March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020

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ORDER OF DISMISSAL. Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 3/13/2020. (CLG) (Entered: 03/13/2020)

March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020

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Case Details

State / Territory: Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 30, 2017

Closing Date: March 13, 2020

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Individual plaintiff with hearing disability

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City of St. Paul, City

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

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)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Hearing impairment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)