Case: Segal v. Metropolitan Council

0:18-cv-02333 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: Sept. 9, 2018

Closed Date: Oct. 6, 2022

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Case Summary

On August 9, 2018, a DeafBlind individual, filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Council, which operates Metro Transit buses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and assigned to District Judge David S. Doty and Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant's bus drivers often failed to stop for him while he waited at designated bus stops. He claimed that this violated the American…

On August 9, 2018, a DeafBlind individual, filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Council, which operates Metro Transit buses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and assigned to District Judge David S. Doty and Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant's bus drivers often failed to stop for him while he waited at designated bus stops. He claimed that this violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Minnesota state anti-discrimination law.

After extensive discovery and attempts to settle, on April 27, 2020, the plaintiff filed a motion for partial summary judgment. However, on November 30, 2020, the district court denied the plaintiff's motion.

On December 29, 2020, the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal. On March 15, 2021 the National Disability Rights Network filed an amicus in support of plaintiff in the Eighth Circuit. The case was argued in the Eighth Circuit on June 17, 2022 and on March 28, 2022 the Eighth Circuit reversed the district court and remanded for proceedings consistent with its opinion.

Once the case was remanded, the parties were able to able to reach a settlement agreement and a stipulation of dismissal was filed on October 6, 2022. The terms of the settlement are not publicly available, though news reports indicate that included $400,000 of monetary relief and improved training for bus drivers. The case is now closed.

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NDRN (12/30/2022)

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Judge(s)

Doty, David Singleton (Minnesota)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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0:18-cv-02333

Complaint; Jury Demanded

Seagal v. Metropolitan Council

Aug. 9, 2018

Aug. 9, 2018

Complaint
61

0:18-cv-02333

Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

Seagal v. Metropolitan Council

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
85

0:18-cv-02333

Order

Seagal v. Metropolitan Council

Nov. 30, 2020

Nov. 30, 2020

Order/Opinion

20-03728

Brief of Amici Curiae the National Association of the Deaf, the National Disability Rights Network, the National Federation of the Blind, Disability Rights Advocates and the Disability Rights Bar Association in Support of Plaintiff and Appellant, and in Support of Reversal

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

March 15, 2021

March 15, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief

2021 WL 1132376

20-03728

Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

March 28, 2022

March 28, 2022

Order/Opinion

29 F.4th 399

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7668315/segal-v-metropolitan-council/

Last updated Oct. 24, 2025, 10:12 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against Metropolitan Council (filing fee $ 400, receipt number AMNDC-6295031) filed by Barry R. Segal. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/09/2018)

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Aug. 9, 2018

Aug. 9, 2018

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY: CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge David S. Doty per 3rd, 4th - Civil Rights: Housing/Accomomdations, ADA Other list, referred to Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. Please use case number 18cv2333 DSD/HB. (AKL) (Entered: 08/10/2018)

Aug. 10, 2018

Aug. 10, 2018

3

Summons Issued as to Metropolitan Council. (AKL) (Entered: 08/10/2018)

Aug. 10, 2018

Aug. 10, 2018

4

TEXT ONLY NOTICE: Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer's Practice Pointers, which have recently been revised, are available on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota's website (www.mnd.uscourts.gov). All parties are expected to be familiar with and adhere to these Practice Pointers, including any variances from the Local Rules.(JMK) (Entered: 08/13/2018)

Aug. 13, 2018

Aug. 13, 2018

5

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Segal. Metropolitan Council served on 8/13/2018, answer due 9/4/2018. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/14/2018)

Aug. 14, 2018

Aug. 14, 2018

6

ORDER Regarding Dispositive Motion Procedure. Signed by Senior Judge David S. Doty on 8/15/2018. (CLB) (Entered: 08/15/2018)

Aug. 15, 2018

Aug. 15, 2018

7

NOTICE of Appearance by Susan E Ellingstad on behalf of Metropolitan Council. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

8

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Matthew Owen on behalf of Metropolitan Council. (Owen, Stephen) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

10

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 9 Stipulation. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 08/29/2018)

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

11

ORDER on 9 Stipulation to Enlarge Defendant's Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond: The time for Defendant to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint shall be extended until and including September 14, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 8/29/2018. (JMK) (Entered: 08/29/2018)

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

9

STIPULATION TO ENLARGE DEFENDANT'S TIME TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE PLEAD by Metropolitan Council. Jointly Signed by Barry Segal. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 08/29/2018)

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

12

ANSWER to Complaint filed by Metropolitan Council. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 09/14/2018)

Sept. 14, 2018

Sept. 14, 2018

13

ORDER Setting PRETRIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 11/19/2018. Pretrial Conference set for 11/26/2018 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B (STP) before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 10/24/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (JMK) (Entered: 10/24/2018)

Oct. 24, 2018

Oct. 24, 2018

14

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Filed by Metropolitan Council. Jointly Signed by Barry Segal.(Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

Nov. 19, 2018

Nov. 19, 2018

15

Minute Entry for Initial Pretrial Scheduling Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 11/26/2018. A written Pretrial Scheduling Order will be issued. (JMK) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

Nov. 26, 2018

Nov. 26, 2018

16

PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Conference set for 2/6/2019 at 08:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. Amended Pleadings due by 1/22/2019. Discovery due by 7/1/2019. Motions (non-disp) due 7/15/2019. Motions (disp) due by 12/2/2019. Ready for trial due by 4/1/2020. See the order for additional details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 11/29/2018. (JMK) (Entered: 11/29/2018)

Nov. 29, 2018

Nov. 29, 2018

17

Minute Entry for telephone Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 2/6/2019. The Court will hold another telephone status conference at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, July 8, 2019. Chambers will initiate the call. Counsel must meet and confer and submit a joint update letter by June 28, 2019, regarding the status of discovery and their position/s on the timing of a settlement conference. (JMK) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

Feb. 6, 2019

Feb. 6, 2019

18

STIPULATION for Protective Order by Barry Segal. Jointly Signed by Metropolitan Council. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 03/21/2019)

March 21, 2019

March 21, 2019

19

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 18 Stipulation. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 03/21/2019)

March 21, 2019

March 21, 2019

20

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 3/22/2019. (JMK) (Entered: 03/22/2019)

March 22, 2019

March 22, 2019

21

STIPULATION To Extend Dates for Completing Expert Witness Disclosure and For Completing Fact Discovery by Barry Segal. Jointly Signed by Metropolitan Council. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A- Proposed Revisions, # 2 Exhibit(s) B- Proposed Order)(Macpherson, Roderick) Modified text on 5/29/2019 (LPH). (Entered: 05/28/2019)

May 28, 2019

May 28, 2019

22

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 21 Stipulation,. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

May 28, 2019

May 28, 2019

23

ORDER on Stipulation to Extend Dates for Completing Expert Witness Disclosure and Discovery and for Completing Fact Discovery (ECF No. 21): Fact Discovery due by 9/3/2019. Motions (non-disp) due 9/16/2019. Motions (disp) due by 1/21/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 5/28/2019. (JMK) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

May 28, 2019

May 28, 2019

24

LETTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Barry Segal Regarding Defendant's disputed discovery responses. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 06/11/2019)

June 11, 2019

June 11, 2019

25

LETTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Metropolitan Council in Response to Plaintiff's June 10, 2019 Letter. (Owen, Stephen) (Entered: 06/12/2019)

June 12, 2019

June 12, 2019

26

Minute Entry for telephone Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 7/8/2019. Counsel updated the Court on the parties' progress in discovery. The Court also discussed with counsel whether a settlement conference could be productive prior to dispositive motion practice. (JMK) (Entered: 07/08/2019)

July 8, 2019

July 8, 2019

27

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer: Informal Dispute Resolution Conference held on 9/23/2019. Please see minutes for full details. (ERE) (Entered: 09/24/2019)

Sept. 23, 2019

Sept. 23, 2019

28

Minute Entry for Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 9/25/2019. The Court and Plaintiff's counsel discussed the prospects for settlement. (JMK) (Entered: 09/25/2019)

Sept. 25, 2019

Sept. 25, 2019

29

STIPULATION to Extend Dates for Completing Expert Witness Disclosures, Discovery, and Depositions by Metropolitan Council. Jointly Signed by Barry Segal. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 09/27/2019)

Sept. 27, 2019

Sept. 27, 2019

30

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 29 Stipulation. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 09/27/2019)

Sept. 27, 2019

Sept. 27, 2019

31

SECOND AMENDED PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER on 29 Stipulation to Extend Dates for Completing Expert Witness Disclosures, Discovery and Depositions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 9/27/2019. (JMK) (Entered: 09/27/2019)

Sept. 27, 2019

Sept. 27, 2019

32

Minute Entry for telephone Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 10/2/2019. The Court and Defendant's counsel discussed the prospects for settlement. (JMK) (Entered: 10/02/2019)

Oct. 2, 2019

Oct. 2, 2019

33

Minute Entry for telephone Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 10/4/2019. The Court and Plaintiff's counsel discussed the prospects for settlement. (JMK) (Entered: 10/07/2019)

Oct. 4, 2019

Oct. 4, 2019

34

Minute Entry for telephone Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 10/8/2019. The Court and Defendant's counsel discussed the prospects for settlement. (JMK) (Entered: 10/09/2019)

Oct. 8, 2019

Oct. 8, 2019

35

STIPULATION to Extend Dates for Completing Expert Witness Disclosures, Discovery, and Depositions by Metropolitan Council. Jointly Signed by Barry Segal. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 10/17/2019)

Oct. 17, 2019

Oct. 17, 2019

36

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 35 Stipulation. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 10/17/2019)

Oct. 17, 2019

Oct. 17, 2019

37

ORDER on 35 Stipulation to Extend Dates for Completing Expert Witness Disclosures, Discovery and Depositions. Expert Discovery due by 12/23/2019. See the order for additional deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 10/17/2019. (JMK) (Entered: 10/17/2019)

Oct. 17, 2019

Oct. 17, 2019

38

ORDER setting SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties are directed to Meet and Confer by 12/3/2019. Confidential Letter to Court due by 12/6/2019. Settlement Conference set for 12/13/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B (STP) before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 10/21/2019. (JMK) (Entered: 10/21/2019)

Oct. 21, 2019

Oct. 21, 2019

39

NOTICE OF INTERPRETER CONFIRMATION re 38 Order/Notice of Setting/Resetting Hearings/Deadlines. Katherine Hines, Jill Hartman, and Albert Walla will provide ASL pro-tactile interpreting services for the settlement conference scheduled for December 13, 2019. (JMK) (Entered: 11/20/2019)

Nov. 20, 2019

Nov. 20, 2019

40

Minute Entry for Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 12/13/2019. No settlement reached - Conference to be continued to February 26, 2020. (JMK) (Entered: 12/18/2019)

Dec. 13, 2019

Dec. 13, 2019

41

THIRD AMENDED PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Motions (disp) due by 4/15/2020. Ready for trial due by 8/17/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 12/18/2019. (JMK) (Entered: 12/18/2019)

Dec. 18, 2019

Dec. 18, 2019

42

ORDER FOR CONTINUED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties are directed to Meet and Confer by 2/14/2020. Updated Confidential Letter to Court due by 2/19/2020. Settlement Conference set for 2/26/2020 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B (STP) before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. Signed by Judge Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. (JMK) (Entered: 12/18/2019)

Dec. 18, 2019

Dec. 18, 2019

43

NOTICE OF INTERPRETER CONFIRMATION re 42 Order for Continued Settlement Conference. Katherine Hines, Jill Hartman, and Albert Walla will provide ASL pro-tactile interpreting services for the continuation of settlement conference scheduled for February 26, 2020. (JMK) (Entered: 12/18/2019)

Dec. 18, 2019

Dec. 18, 2019

44

Minute Entry for telephone Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 12/18/2019. The Court and Defendant's counsel discussed follow-up on settlement negotiations. (JMK) (Entered: 12/19/2019)

Dec. 18, 2019

Dec. 18, 2019

45

Minute Entry for telephone Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 12/18/2019. The Court and Plaintiff's counsel discussed follow-up on settlement negotiations. (JMK) (Entered: 12/19/2019)

Dec. 18, 2019

Dec. 18, 2019

46

Minute Entry for telephone Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 12/20/2019. The Court and Defendant's counsel discussed follow-up on settlement negotiations. (JMK) (Entered: 12/20/2019)

Dec. 20, 2019

Dec. 20, 2019

47

Minute Entry for Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 2/26/2020. No settlement was reached, but concrete proposals were exchanged and the parties are committed to continuing the negotiations with the assistance of the Court over the next several days. (JMK) (Entered: 02/27/2020)

Feb. 26, 2020

Feb. 26, 2020

48

STIPULATION to Extend Date for Dispositive Motions by Metropolitan Council. Jointly Signed by Barry Segal. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 04/07/2020)

April 7, 2020

April 7, 2020

49

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 48 Stipulation. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 04/07/2020)

April 7, 2020

April 7, 2020

50

ORDER on 48 Stipulation to Extend Date for Dispositive Motions. Motions (disp) due by 4/29/2020. Ready for trial due by 8/31/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 4/7/2020. (JMK) (Entered: 04/07/2020)

April 7, 2020

April 7, 2020

51

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

52

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment : Date and time to be determined. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

53

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Metropolitan Council. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 04/29/2020)

April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

54

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Date and time to be determined. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 04/29/2020)

April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

55

AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Motion Hearing set for 9/10/2020 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 14W (MPLS) before Senior Judge David S. Doty. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 06/11/2020)

June 11, 2020

June 11, 2020

56

AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment : Motion Hearing set for 9/10/2020 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 14W (MPLS) before Senior Judge David S. Doty. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 06/15/2020)

June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020

57

STIPULATION re 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment re Joint Exhibits by Barry Segal. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 07/29/2020)

July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020

58

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 57 Stipulation. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 07/29/2020)

July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020

59

ORDER approving 57 Stipulation for Joint Exhibits for the Cross Motions for Summary Judgment of the Parties. Signed by Senior Judge David S. Doty on 7/30/2020.(DLO) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

60

EXHIBIT List of Joint Exhibits re 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s), # 8 Exhibit(s), # 9 Exhibit(s), # 10 Exhibit(s), # 11 Exhibit(s), # 12 Exhibit(s), # 13 Exhibit(s), # 14 Exhibit(s), # 15 Exhibit(s), # 16 Exhibit(s), # 17 Exhibit(s), # 18 Exhibit(s), # 19 Exhibit(s), # 20 Exhibit(s), # 21 Exhibit(s))(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

61

MEMORANDUM in Support re 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

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July 30, 2020

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Declaration of Barry Segal in Support of 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal.(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

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Declaration of Roderick J. Macpherson III in Support of 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s), # 8 Exhibit(s), # 9 Exhibit(s), # 10 Exhibit(s), # 11 Exhibit(s), # 12 Exhibit(s), # 13 Exhibit(s), # 14 Exhibit(s))(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

64

Declaration of Hanne Goetz in Support of 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s))(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

65

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal.(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

66

MEMORANDUM in Support re 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Metropolitan Council. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

67

AFFIDAVIT of Susan E. Ellingstad in SUPPORT OF 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Metropolitan Council. (Attachments: # 1 Placeholder for Def. Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) Def. 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) Def. 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) Def. 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) Def. 5, # 6 Exhibit(s) Def. 6, # 7 Exhibit(s) Def. 7, # 8 Exhibit(s) Def. 8, # 9 Placeholder for Def. Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit(s) Def. 10, # 11 Exhibit(s) Def. 11, # 12 Exhibit(s) Def. 12, # 13 Exhibit(s) Def. 13, # 14 Exhibit(s) Def. 14, # 15 Exhibit(s) Def. 15, # 16 Exhibit(s) Def. 16, # 17 Exhibit(s) Def. 17, # 18 Exhibit(s) Def. 18, # 19 Exhibit(s) Def. 19, # 20 Exhibit(s) Def. 20, # 21 Exhibit(s) Def. 21, # 22 Placeholder for Def. Exhibit 22, # 23 Placeholder for Def. Exhibit 23, # 24 Placeholder for Def. Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit(s) Def. 25, # 26 Exhibit(s) Def. 26, # 27 Exhibit(s) Def. 27, # 28 Exhibit(s) Def. 28, # 29 Exhibit(s) Def. 29, # 30 Exhibit(s) Def. 30, # 31 Exhibit(s) Def. 31, # 32 Exhibit(s) Def. 32, # 33 Exhibit(s) Def. 33)(Ellingstad, Susan) FLASH DRIVE RECEIVED CONVENTIONALLY ON 7/30/2020. CORRECTED FLASH DRIVE RECEIVED CONVENTIONALLY ON 7/31/2020. (kt) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

68

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Metropolitan Council.(Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

69

STIPULATION re 52 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, 54 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Barry Segal. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

Aug. 20, 2020

Aug. 20, 2020

70

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 69 Stipulation. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

Aug. 20, 2020

Aug. 20, 2020

71

ORDER on 69 Stipulation re 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. Responses due by 8/21/2020; Replies (for both parties) due by 8/28/2020. Signed by Senior Judge David S. Doty on 8/20/2020.(DLO) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

Aug. 20, 2020

Aug. 20, 2020

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Metropolitan Council. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Aug. 21, 2020

Aug. 21, 2020

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AFFIDAVIT of Susan E. Ellingstad in OPPOSITION TO 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment [Second] filed by Metropolitan Council. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Def. 34, # 2 Placeholder for Def. Ex. 35, # 3 Exhibit(s) Def. 36, # 4 Placeholder for Def. Ex. 37, # 5 Placeholder for Def. Ex. 38, # 6 Placeholder for Def. Ex. 39, # 7 Exhibit(s) Def. 40, # 8 Exhibit(s) Def. 41, # 9 Exhibit(s) Def. 42, # 10 Exhibit(s) Def. 43, # 11 Exhibit(s) Def. 44)(Ellingstad, Susan) FLASH DRIVE FILED CONVENTIONALLY IN CLERK'S OFFICE FILE ON 8/21/20. (kt) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Aug. 21, 2020

Aug. 21, 2020

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Aug. 21, 2020

Aug. 21, 2020

75

Supplemental Declaration of Barry Segal in Support of 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal.(Macpherson, Roderick) Modified text on 8/24/2020 (CLK). (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Aug. 21, 2020

Aug. 21, 2020

76

Supplemental Declaration of Roderick J. Macpherson III in Support of 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s))(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Aug. 21, 2020

Aug. 21, 2020

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Supplemental Declaration of Hanne Goetz in Support of 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s))(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Aug. 21, 2020

Aug. 21, 2020

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Reply filed by Barry Segal. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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Second Declaration of Hanne Goetz in Support of 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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Reply to Response to Motion re 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Metropolitan Council. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

81

Declaration of Christy Bailly in Support of 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Metropolitan Council.(Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

82

NOTICE of Interpreter Confirmation - Jill Hartman has been confirmed for 10:00 AM on 9/10/2020 re 53 Motion for Summary Judgment, 51 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. (DLO) (Entered: 09/09/2020)

Sept. 9, 2020

Sept. 9, 2020

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NOTICE of Interpreter Confirmation - Albert Walla has been confirmed for 10:00 AM on 9/10/2020 re 53 Motion for Summary Judgment, 51 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (DLO) (Entered: 09/09/2020)

Sept. 9, 2020

Sept. 9, 2020

84

TEXT-ONLY Minute Entry for proceedings held before Senior Judge David S. Doty: Appearances: Roderick J. Macpherson for plaintiff; Susan E. Ellingstad for defendant;Motion Hearing held on 9/10/2020 re 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Metropolitan Council, 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Barry Segal - argued and taken under advisement. Order to follow. TIME IN COURT: 55 minutes. (Court Reporter Renee Rogge) (DLO) Modified text on 9/11/2020 (kt). (Entered: 09/10/2020)

Sept. 10, 2020

Sept. 10, 2020

85

ORDER denying 51 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; granting 53 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge David S. Doty on 11/30/2020. (DLO)

Nov. 30, 2020

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JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(KNK) (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

87

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO 8TH CIRCUIT as to 86 Judgment, 85 Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment by Barry Segal. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AMNDC-8348117. (Macpherson, Roderick) (Entered: 12/29/2020)

Dec. 29, 2020

Dec. 29, 2020

88

TRANSMITTAL OF APPEAL LETTER TO U.S. COURT OF APPEALS, 8TH CIRCUIT, Re: Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit 87 . (lmb) (Entered: 12/29/2020)

Dec. 29, 2020

Dec. 29, 2020

89

USCA Case Number 20-3728 for 87 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Barry Segal. (CLK) (Entered: 12/30/2020)

Dec. 30, 2020

Dec. 30, 2020

90

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 14-Day Transcript of 84 Motion Hearing,, to Court Reporter Renee Rogge. (Ellingstad, Susan) (Entered: 01/13/2021)

Jan. 13, 2021

Jan. 13, 2021

91

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 9/10/2020 before Judge David S. Doty. (31 pages). Court Reporter: Renee Rogge. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 7 days to file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Notice Intent/No Intent to Request Redactions due 1/28/2021. Redaction Request due 2/11/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/22/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/21/2021. (RAR) (Entered: 01/21/2021)

Jan. 21, 2021

Jan. 21, 2021

92

(Text-Only) NOTICE to USCA of subsequent filing in a civil case, Re: Transcript 91 . (KNK) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

Jan. 22, 2021

Jan. 22, 2021

93

Opinion of USCA (electronic copy) as to 87 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Barry Segal. (CLK) (Entered: 03/28/2022)

March 28, 2022

March 28, 2022

94

USCA JUDGMENT (electronic copy) as to 87 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Barry Segal. After consideration, it is hereby ordered and adjudged that the judgment of the district court in this cause is reversed and the cause is remanded to the district court for proceedings consistent with the opinion of this court.(CLK) Modified text on 3/29/2022 (CLK). (Entered: 03/28/2022)

March 28, 2022

March 28, 2022

95

MANDATE of USCA (electronic copy) as to 87 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Barry Segal. (CLK) (Entered: 04/22/2022)

April 21, 2022

April 21, 2022

96

ORDER FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Status Conference set for 5/31/2022 at 10:00 AM, Central time by Zoom audio (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. Counsel must let chambers know who will be attending the status conference no later than 5/27/2022. Confidential Letter to Court due by 6/8/2022. Settlement Conference set for 6/15/2022 at 09:00 AM, Central time in Courtroom 6B (STP) before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 4/29/2022.(LNP) (Entered: 04/29/2022)

April 29, 2022

April 29, 2022

97

TEXT ONLY ORDER: Counsel for Defendant has been in touch with chambers about rescheduling the status conference in advance of the settlement conference and adjusting certain deadlines set by the Court for exchanging proposals prior to the settlement conference. Counsel for Plaintiff does not object. Accordingly, the status conference scheduled for May 31, 2022 is RESCHEDULED and will be held on June 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Zoom audio. The parties' confidential letters will now be due on or before 4:30 p.m. on June 13, 2022. The parties must have completed at least one full round of proposals before the status conference, and must have completed at least two full rounds of proposals no later than 12:00 p.m. Central time on June 13, 2022. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer on 5/16/2022.(LNP) (Entered: 05/16/2022)

May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

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

May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

100

FILED IN ERROR: NO DOCUMENT ATTACHED. WILL REFILE - NOTICE of Interpreter Confirmation - Janine Cashman has been confirmed for 9:00 AM CT on 6/15/2022 for an in-person settlement conference in Courtroom 6B (STP) (ECF No. 96 ). (LNP) Modified text on 5/31/2022 (LNP). (Entered: 05/31/2022)

May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022

101

NOTICE of Interpreter Confirmation - Janine Cashman has been confirmed for 9:00 AM CT on 6/15/2022 for an in-person settlement conference in Courtroom 6B (STP) (ECF No. 96 ). (LNP) (Entered: 05/31/2022)

May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022

Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 9, 2018

Closing Date: Oct. 6, 2022

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A DeafBlind public transit patron (and his service dog, Daisy)

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Metropolitan Council, None

Defendant Type(s):

Transportation

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 Minnesota 0:18-cv-02333

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 20-03728

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Content of Injunction:

Training

Amount Defendant Pays: $400,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Transportation

Disability and Disability Rights:

Hearing impairment

Reasonable Accommodations

Visual impairment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)