Case: Anchorage School District v. M.G

3:17-cv-00157 | U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska

Filed Date: July 12, 2017

Closed Date: March 27, 2019

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Case Summary

This case is about whether an Alaska school district was required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide a student with blindness and other disabilities with an education a specialized school in Massachusetts. The student was a young man with multiple disabilities, including autism, gastrointestinal disorders, cognitive impairments, and impending blindness. His Individualized Education Plan (IEP) established he needed to attend a school for the blind in order to ad…

This case is about whether an Alaska school district was required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide a student with blindness and other disabilities with an education a specialized school in Massachusetts. The student was a young man with multiple disabilities, including autism, gastrointestinal disorders, cognitive impairments, and impending blindness. His Individualized Education Plan (IEP) established he needed to attend a school for the blind in order to address his impending blindness. After his parents were unable to agree with the district on how to implement the IEP, they unilaterally enrolled him at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts. 

On January 7, 2017, the parents requested a due process hearing before a State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development hearing officer. Represented by the Disability Law Center, they alleged that the Anchorage School District failed to provide their son with a free appropriate public education, in violation of IDEA, by not placing him at Perkins.

In a May 30, 2017 decision, the hearing officer found that the district failed to implement the student’s IEP in a timely manner by not selecting a safe and appropriate residential placement. She ordered the school district to pay for the student to attend Perkins from May 2017 to February 2018, including tuition, deposits, and travel expenses.

The school district appealed the hearing officer’s order to Alaska Superior Court. However, on July 12, 2017, the parents removed the case to the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, where it was assigned to Judge Sharon Gleason. The school district moved to remand the case back to state court, but Judge Gleason denied that motion.

For the next several months, the parties litigated about the limits of the administrative record to be reviewed on appeal. Perkins itself intervened and successfully moved to disqualify the national law firm representing the school district represented the school in other matters.

However, as February 2018 – the end of the period where the Hearing Officer had ordered the district to pay for the student’s education at Perkins – drew closer, the parents filed a motion to stay put to allow him to continue his education there while the litigation continued. Judge Gleason granted that motion on February 23, 2018. The school district appealed the stay put order to the Ninth Circuit, but the Court of Appeals affirmed in an unpublished order on August 22, 2018. The panel consisted of Circuit Judges Michael Daly Hawkins, Morgan Christen, and John B. Owens. 

On June 15, 2018, Judge Gleason affirmed the Hearing Officer’s order. In addition to finding no errors in the administrative proceedings, she agreed that Perkins was the appropriate placement for the student given their educational needs. 

The school district again appealed to the Ninth Circuit. However, while the appeal was pending, the parties continued to litigate in the District Court. The parents moved for attorneys’ fees, which Judge Gleason eventually denied, while the school district requested access to the student and to suspend tuition payments at Perkins. The district’s request led Perkins to intervene in the case for a second time. Before the appeal and remaining district court litigation could be resolved, the parties reached a private settlement agreement and on March 27, 2019 Judge Gleason dismissed the case with prejudice.

Summary Authors

NDRN (9/11/2022)

Jonah Hudson-Erdman (10/16/2022)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Adams, Samuel James (Alaska)

Amouyal, Kara Brooke (Alaska)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Brena, Robin O. (Alaska)

Brown, Jessica M.Y. (Alaska)

Callahan, Patrick Charles (Alaska)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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3:17-cv-00157

Appellee's Notice of Removal

July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

Complaint
1-2

3:17-cv-00157

3AN:17-cv-07583

Notice of Appeal

July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

Complaint
20

3:17-cv-00157

Order Re Motion to Remand

Sept. 13, 2017

Sept. 13, 2017

Order/Opinion
58

3:17-cv-00157

Appellant's Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
69

3:17-cv-00157

Order

Dec. 14, 2017

Dec. 14, 2017

Order/Opinion

2017 WL 2017

158

3:17-cv-00157

Order on Motion to Stay Put

Feb. 23, 2018

Feb. 23, 2018

Order/Opinion

2018 WL 2018

18-35229

Brief for Amici Curiae Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. and National Disability Rights Network in Support of Appellee

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

May 16, 2018

May 16, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
174

3:17-cv-00157

Order on Motion for Summary Judgment

June 15, 2018

June 15, 2018

Order/Opinion

2018 WL 2018

182

3:17-cv-00157

Motion for Attorney's Fees

July 16, 2018

July 16, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief

3:17-cv-00157

18-35229

Memorandum

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Aug. 22, 2018

Aug. 22, 2018

Order/Opinion

735 Fed.Appx. 735

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6200227/anchorage-school-district-v-mg/

Last updated Feb. 23, 2024, 4:54 a.m.

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NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Betsy Goudreau, M.G., Brian Goudreau from Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Third Judicial District, case number 3AN-17-07583CI. (Filing fee $400/receipt #ANC013367), filed by Betsy Goudreau, M.G., Brian Goudreau. (Attachments: # 1 State of Points on Appeal, # 2 Notice of Appeal of Final Agency Decision)(PXS, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/13/2017)

1 State of Points on Appeal

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2 Notice of Appeal of Final Agency Decision

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July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

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Civil Cover Sheet. (PXS, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/13/2017)

July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

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ORDER to Petitioner Subsequent to Removal: Service list due within 10 days. State Court documents due within 20 days. (PXS, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/13/2017)

July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017

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NOTICE of Pending Motion by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G. (Attachments: # 1 Motion for Expedited Consideration with Memo in Support and Declaration of Counsel, # 2 Order on Motion for Expedited Consideration)(Kammermeyer, Jacob) (Entered: 07/13/2017)

July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017

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JUDGE SEDWICK TEXT ORDER: The assigned judge recuses from presiding in this case. This case has been re-assigned by random draw to Hon. Sharon L. Gleason. Future filings shall use case number 3:17-cv-00157-SLG. (JLH, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/14/2017)

July 14, 2017

July 14, 2017

PACER
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MOTION to Remand to State Court by Anchorage School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Proposed Order)(Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 07/20/2017)

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4 Exhibit D

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5 Exhibit E

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6 Exhibit F

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7 Proposed Order

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July 20, 2017

July 20, 2017

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MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion to Remand by Anchorage School District 6 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 07/20/2017)

July 20, 2017

July 20, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Errata by Anchorage School District re 6 MOTION to Remand to State Court (Attachments: # 1 Corrected Exhibit A, # 2 Corrected Exhibit F)(Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 07/21/2017)

July 21, 2017

July 21, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE OF FILING STATE COURT SERVICE LIST by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G. (Kammermeyer, Jacob) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE OF LODGING STATE COURT DOCUMENT(S) by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Appeal, # 2 Statement of Points on Appeal, # 3 Cash Deposit, # 4 Judicial Assignment, # 5 Motion for Expedited Consideration, # 6 Notice of Filing Scanned Signature, # 7 Entry of Appearance- Kammermeyer, # 8 Peremptory Challenge, # 9 Order on Motion for Expedited Consideration, # 10 Entry of Appearance- Regan, # 11 Notice of Removal)(Regan, Mark) (Entered: 08/02/2017)

Aug. 2, 2017

Aug. 2, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Regan, Mark) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/4/2017) NEF regenerated (CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/03/2017)

Aug. 3, 2017

Aug. 3, 2017

PACER
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MOTION to Seal Document 11 Response in Opposition to Motion, Exhibit 4 by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order)(Regan, Mark) (Entered: 08/03/2017)

Aug. 3, 2017

Aug. 3, 2017

PACER
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 6 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Anchorage School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit G)(Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 08/10/2017)

Aug. 10, 2017

Aug. 10, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION to Seal Document 11 Response in Opposition to Motion, Exhibit 4 filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 08/17/2017)

Aug. 17, 2017

Aug. 17, 2017

PACER
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION to Seal Document 11 Response in Opposition to Motion, Exhibit 4 filed by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Regan, Mark) (Entered: 08/24/2017)

Aug. 24, 2017

Aug. 24, 2017

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ORDER: re Motion to Seal 12 . Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 08/28/2017. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 08/28/2017)

Aug. 28, 2017

Aug. 28, 2017

PACER
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MOTION to Seal Document by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 4)(Regan, Mark) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

Sept. 5, 2017

Sept. 5, 2017

PACER

Docket Annotation: Immediate Action Needed: Your recent electronic filing with the District of Alaska is in error: Docket 17 MOTION to Seal Document filed by M.G., Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau. Attachment 1 not in compliance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2.In an abundance of caution access to the document has been secured and will only be accessible to court users and parties to this action. Counsel should review Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2 and Section 27 of the Electronic Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures. (BJK, COURT STAFF)

Sept. 6, 2017

Sept. 6, 2017

PACER
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Notice of Lodging of Sealed Exhibit 4 re 17 MOTION to Seal Document by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 4)(Regan, Mark) Modified on 9/6/2017 to clarify type of document. (BJK, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/06/2017)

Sept. 6, 2017

Sept. 6, 2017

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SUPPLEMENT by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G. 17 MOTION to Seal Document filed by M.G., Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 4 redacted per ASD, # 2 Exhibit 4 redacted per MG)(Regan, Mark) (Entered: 09/12/2017)

Sept. 12, 2017

Sept. 12, 2017

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ORDER: re Motion to Remand 6 . Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 09/13/2017. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 09/13/2017)

Sept. 13, 2017

Sept. 13, 2017

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Joint MOTION for Status Hearing by Anchorage School District. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 09/15/2017)

Sept. 15, 2017

Sept. 15, 2017

PACER
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ORDER: granting the parties' Joint Motion for Status Hearing 21 . Status Conference is scheduled for September 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. before Judge Sharon Gleason in Anchorage Courtroom 3. Telephonic participation is anticipated via Meet-Me-Bridge-D (see order for full details). Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 09/18/2017. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

Sept. 18, 2017

Sept. 18, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle M. Ryman on behalf of Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G. (Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

Sept. 26, 2017

Sept. 26, 2017

PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sharon L. Gleason: Status Conference held at 3:01 p.m. to 3:21 p.m. on 9/28/2017. Court and counsel heard re Mr. Tricky to be filing an Entry of Appearance. Court and counsel heard re Appellants proposal that additional evidence may be filed within 14 days after record is filed as a Notice and not as a Motion. Mr. Regan's proposal that any evidence to be filed be filed as a Motion to Supplement the Record on shortened time briefing schedule. Court and counsel heard re Ms. Brown's request that the court enter an order with a firm date for the Administrative Record to be filed. Court and counsel heard re transcripts and depositions. Court and counsel heard re court to order that the entire Administrative Record to be SEALED, when filed; unless a third party makes an application for it to be opened. Court to issue a Order as soon as possible. APPEARANCES: Jessica M. Y. Brown, Matthew Singer-telephonic, Howard Tricky, for Appellant; Danielle M. Ryman, Mark W. Regan, Jacob C. Kammermeyer-telephonic, for Appellee; Sonja L. Reeves, Official Court Reporter. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/28/2017)

Sept. 28, 2017

Sept. 28, 2017

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ORDER FOR PREPARATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE: Administrative Record due on or before October 6, 2017. Appellant's brief due 30 days admin record filed; Appellee to file opposition w/in 30 days; Appellant to file reply w/in 14 days.(See Order for details). Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 09/29/2017. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/29/2017)

Sept. 29, 2017

Sept. 29, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Howard S. Trickey on behalf of Anchorage School District (Trickey, Howard) (Entered: 10/02/2017)

Oct. 2, 2017

Oct. 2, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory S. Fisher on behalf of Anchorage School District (Fisher, Gregory) (Entered: 10/03/2017)

Oct. 3, 2017

Oct. 3, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Filing Administrative Record Under Seal (Pursuant to Order at Docket 25) by Anchorage School District (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 10/06/2017)

Oct. 6, 2017

Oct. 6, 2017

PACER
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MOTION to Quash SUBPOENA by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 10/11/2017)

Oct. 11, 2017

Oct. 11, 2017

PACER
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MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G. 30 MOTION to Quash SUBPOENA filed by M.G., Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 10/11/2017)

Oct. 11, 2017

Oct. 11, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to Quash SUBPOENA filed by Anchorage School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Proposed Order)(Fisher, Gregory) (Entered: 10/12/2017)

Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

PACER
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MOTION to Expedite Motion for Expedited Consideration/Shortened Time of Appellees Parents' Motion to Quash Filed at Clerk's Docket 30 by Anchorage School District. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Callahan, Patrick) (Entered: 10/12/2017)

Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

PACER
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AFFIDAVIT of Counsel Patrick Callahan re 33 MOTION to Expedite Motion for Expedited Consideration/Shortened Time of Appellees Parents' Motion to Quash Filed at Clerk's Docket 30 by Anchorage School District. (Callahan, Patrick) (Entered: 10/12/2017)

Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

PACER

Docket Annotation: Immediate Action Needed: Your recent electronic filing with the District of Alaska is in error: Docket 31 Memorandum, filed by M.G., Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau. Exhibit A is not in compliance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2.In an abundance of caution access to the document have/has been secured and will only be accessible to court users and parties to this action. Counsel should review Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2 and Section 27 of the Electronic Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures. (BJK, COURT STAFF)

Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

PACER

Docket Annotation: Immediate Action Needed: Your recent electronic filing with the District of Alaska is in error: Docket 32 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Anchorage School District Exhibit A is not in compliance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2.In an abundance of caution access to the document has been secured and will only be accessible to court users and parties to this action. Counsel should review Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2 and Section 27 of the Electronic Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures. (BJK, COURT STAFF)

Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

PACER
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ORDER: re Pending Motions(see order for full details). Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 10/13/2017. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

Oct. 13, 2017

Oct. 13, 2017

PACER
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ORDER: granting Appellees' Renewed Motion to Seal 17 . The Clerk of Court shall promptly seal the documents that were filed by Appellees at Dockets 19-1 and 19-2. Docket 19 shall remain unsealed 19 . Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 10/13/2017. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

Oct. 13, 2017

Oct. 13, 2017

PACER
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 33 MOTION to Expedite Motion for Expedited Consideration/Shortened Time of Appellees Parents' Motion to Quash Filed at Clerk's Docket 30 filed by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

Oct. 13, 2017

Oct. 13, 2017

PACER
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ORDER: re Motion to Quash Subpoena 30 . Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 10/13/2017. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

Oct. 13, 2017

Oct. 13, 2017

PACER
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MOTION to Supplement the Record by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 10/20/2017)

Oct. 20, 2017

Oct. 20, 2017

PACER
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MOTION Supplement the Appellate Record by Anchorage School District. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2017)

Oct. 20, 2017

Oct. 20, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of FIling Supplement to Appellate Record Under Seal by Anchorage School District (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2017)

Oct. 20, 2017

Oct. 20, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Further Supplement the Appellate Record in Light of Delay in Discovery Production by Anchorage School District. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2017)

Oct. 20, 2017

Oct. 20, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE: A review of the document submitted at docket 40 confirms that it is over 25 pages in length. If a CHAMBERS copy of the document has not been forwarded to the Court, counsel is reminded that, pursuant to D.Ak.LR 10.1(b) and the Administrative Policies and Procedures, you are required to provide the court with a CHAMBERS copy of your filing at docket 40. The CHAMBERS copy must be attached to a copy of the Notice of Electronic Filing and must be printed with the ECF pdf footer on each page. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE Re Electronic Filing of Supplemental Record Under Seal by Anchorage School District re 41 MOTION Supplement the Appellate Record, 42 Notice (Other) (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

PACER
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Notice to Counsel re dockets 46-49. A review of the documents submitted at dkts 46-49 confirms that they are over 25 pages in length. If a CHAMBERS copy of the document has not been forwarded to the Court, counsel is reminded that, pursuant to D.Ak.LR 10.1(b) and the Administrative Policies and Procedures, you are required to provide the court with a CHAMBERS copy of your filing at dkts 46-49. The CHAMBERS copy must be attached to a copy of the Notice of Electronic Filing and must be printed with the ECF pdf footer on each page. (BJK, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/24/2017)

Oct. 24, 2017

Oct. 24, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE Regarding Administrative Record by Anchorage School District re 28 Notice (Other) (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE to Motion (Non-Opposition) re 39 MOTION to Supplement the Record filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/03/2017)

Nov. 3, 2017

Nov. 3, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 41 MOTION Supplement the Appellate Record filed by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 11/03/2017)

Nov. 3, 2017

Nov. 3, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 MOTION for Leave to Further Supplement the Appellate Record in Light of Delay in Discovery Production filed by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 11/03/2017)

Nov. 3, 2017

Nov. 3, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Change of Address by Matthew Singer (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Anchorage School District.(Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

PACER
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MEMORANDUM in Support of Appellant's Motion for Summary Judgment by Anchorage School District 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 41 MOTION Supplement the Appellate Record filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

Nov. 13, 2017

Nov. 13, 2017

PACER
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 43 MOTION for Leave to Further Supplement the Appellate Record in Light of Delay in Discovery Production filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

Nov. 13, 2017

Nov. 13, 2017

PACER
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MOTION to Expedite by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 11/16/2017)

Nov. 16, 2017

Nov. 16, 2017

PACER
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AFFIDAVIT of Jared L. Gardner re 61 MOTION to Expedite by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 11/16/2017)

Nov. 16, 2017

Nov. 16, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opening Brief by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ryman, Danielle) Modified on 11/22/2017 to clarify text (CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/16/2017)

Nov. 16, 2017

Nov. 16, 2017

PACER
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ORDER granting 39 Motion to Supplement to Record. Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 11/17/17. (JLH, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/17/2017)

Nov. 17, 2017

Nov. 17, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 63 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/17/2017)

Nov. 17, 2017

Nov. 17, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE to Motion (Non-Opposition) re 61 MOTION to Expedite filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/17/2017)

Nov. 17, 2017

Nov. 17, 2017

PACER
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 63 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 11/20/2017)

Nov. 20, 2017

Nov. 20, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment Appellee's Brief in Opposition filed by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 12/06/2017)

Dec. 6, 2017

Dec. 6, 2017

PACER
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ORDER: re the following pending motions: 40, 41, 43, 61, and 63 (see order for full details). Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 12/14/2017. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 12/14/2017)

Dec. 14, 2017

Dec. 14, 2017

Clearinghouse
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First MOTION to Intervene by Perkins School for the Blind.(Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
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MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO INTERVENE by Perkins School for the Blind 70 First MOTION to Intervene filed by Perkins School for the Blind. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE OF FILNG E-AF TO THE MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO INTERVENE by Perkins School for the Blind re 71 Memorandum, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E, # 2 Exhibit F, # 3 Exhibit G, # 4 Exhibit H, # 5 Exhibit I, # 6 Exhibit J, # 7 Exhibit K, # 8 Exhibit L, # 9 Exhibit M, # 10 Exhibit N, # 11 Exhibit O, # 12 Exhibit P, # 13 Exhibit Q, # 14 Exhibit R, # 15 Exhibit S, # 16 Exhibit T, # 17 Exhibit U, # 18 Exhibit V, # 19 Exhibit W, # 20 Exhibit X, # 21 Exhibit Y, # 22 Exhibit Z, # 23 Exhibit AA, # 24 Exhibit AB, # 25 Exhibit AC, # 26 Exhibit AD, # 27 Exhibit AE, # 28 Exhibit AF)(Clarkson, Kevin) Modified on 12/21/2017 Create relationship to document #70(CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

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AFFIDAVIT of MICHELE ENGELBRECHT re 71 Memorandum, by Perkins School for the Blind. (Clarkson, Kevin) Modified on 12/21/2017 Create relationship to document #70(CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
74

AFFIDAVIT of MARK REGAN re 71 Memorandum, by Perkins School for the Blind. (Clarkson, Kevin) Modified on 12/21/2017 Create relationship to document #70(CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
75

AFFIDAVIT of DANIELLE RYMAN re 71 Memorandum, by Perkins School for the Blind. (Clarkson, Kevin) Modified on 12/21/2017 Create relationship to document #70(CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
76

AFFIDAVIT of STEPHEN VAN GOOR re 71 Memorandum, by Perkins School for the Blind. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Errata C)(Clarkson, Kevin) 12/21/2017 Create relationship to document #70 (CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
77

NOTICE OF FILING UNSIGNED AFFIDAVIT OF JOHN CZAJKOWSKI by Perkins School for the Blind re 71 Memorandum, (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit OF JOHN CZAJKOWSKI)(Clarkson, Kevin) Modified on 12/21/2017 Create relationship to document #70(CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
78

ADDITIONAL RELATED DOCUMENT PROPOSED ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO INTERVENE by Perkins School for the Blind re 70 First MOTION to Intervene . (Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
79

Notice to Counsel re 70 First MOTION to Intervene filed by Perkins School for the Blind. A review of the documents submitted at dkts 71 and 72 confirms that they are over 25 pages in length. If CHAMBERS copies of the documents have not been forwarded to the Court, counsel is reminded that, pursuant to D.Ak.LR 10.1(b) and the Administrative Policies and Procedures, you are required to provide the court with CHAMBERS copies of your filings at dkts 71 and 72. The CHAMBERS copies must be attached to a copy of the Notice of Electronic Filing and must be printed with the ECF pdf footer on each page. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 12/20/2017)

Dec. 20, 2017

Dec. 20, 2017

PACER
80

NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING SIGNED AFFIDAVIT OF JOHN CZAJKOWSKI by Perkins School for the Blind re 71 Memorandum, (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Clarkson, Kevin) Modified on 12/21/2017 Create relationship to document #70(CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/20/2017)

Dec. 20, 2017

Dec. 20, 2017

PACER
81

REPLY to Response to Motion re 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 12/20/2017)

Dec. 20, 2017

Dec. 20, 2017

PACER
82

NOTICE Of Filing Appellant's Corrected Brief by Anchorage School District (Attachments: # 1 Appellant's Corrected Brief)(Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 12/21/2017)

Dec. 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017

PACER
83

MOTION to Expedite MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G..(Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 12/21/2017)

Dec. 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017

PACER
84

AFFIDAVIT of DANIELLE M. RYMAN ISO APPELLEES' MOTION FOR EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION re 83 MOTION to Expedite MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 12/21/2017)

Dec. 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017

PACER
85

MOTION for Hearing re 83 MOTION to Expedite MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G..(Ryman, Danielle) (Entered: 12/21/2017)

Dec. 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017

PACER
86

NOTICE OF ERRATA TO PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND'S MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION TO INTERVENE by Perkins School for the Blind re 70 First MOTION to Intervene (Attachments: # 1 Errata Memo In Support of Motion to Intervene)(Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 12/21/2017)

Dec. 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017

PACER
87

RESPONSE in Opposition re 85 MOTION for Hearing re 83 MOTION to Expedite MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE filed by Anchorage School District. (Singer, Matthew) (Entered: 12/22/2017)

Dec. 22, 2017

Dec. 22, 2017

PACER
88

ORDER: granting Appellees' Motion for Expedited Consideration of Motion for Status Conference 83 and Appellees' Motion for Status Conference 85 . Status Conference scheduled for December 27, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. before Judge Sharon Gleason in Anchorage Courtroom 3. Telephonic participation is anticipated via Meet-Me-Bridge-D (See order for full details). Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 12/22/2017. (AEM, CHAMBERS STAFF) (Entered: 12/22/2017)

Dec. 22, 2017

Dec. 22, 2017

PACER
89

First MOTION to Expedite SHORTENED TIME ON ITS MOTION TO INTERVENE by Perkins School for the Blind. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 12/22/2017)

Dec. 22, 2017

Dec. 22, 2017

PACER
90

AFFIDAVIT of KEVIN CLARKSON IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SHORTENED TIME re 89 First MOTION to Expedite SHORTENED TIME ON ITS MOTION TO INTERVENE by Perkins School for the Blind. (Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 12/22/2017)

Dec. 22, 2017

Dec. 22, 2017

PACER
91

RESPONSE in Opposition re 89 First MOTION to Expedite SHORTENED TIME ON ITS MOTION TO INTERVENE filed by Anchorage School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Proposed Order)(Fisher, Gregory) (Entered: 12/26/2017)

Dec. 26, 2017

Dec. 26, 2017

PACER
92

DECLARATION of Gregory S. Fisher re 91 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Anchorage School District. (Fisher, Gregory) Modified on 12/26/2017 Create relationship to document #89 (BJK, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/26/2017)

Dec. 26, 2017

Dec. 26, 2017

PACER
93

RESPONSE in Opposition re 70 First MOTION to Intervene filed by Anchorage School District. (Brown, Jessica) (Entered: 12/26/2017)

Dec. 26, 2017

Dec. 26, 2017

PACER
94

NOTICE of Appearance by Peter Jarvis on behalf of and by Anchorage School District (Brown, Jessica) (Entered: 12/26/2017)

Dec. 26, 2017

Dec. 26, 2017

PACER
95

REPLY to Response to Motion re 89 First MOTION to Expedite SHORTENED TIME ON ITS MOTION TO INTERVENE filed by Perkins School for the Blind. (Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 12/27/2017)

Dec. 27, 2017

Dec. 27, 2017

PACER
96

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sharon L. Gleason: Status Conference held at 3:30 p.m. to 4:34 p.m. on 12/27/2017. Court and counsel heard re meet and confer meeting and supplemental briefing. Motion to Expedite at Docket 89 is GRANTED, Mr. Clarkson to file Reply to Motion to Intervene at Docket 70 by noon December 29, 2017. Court ordered that any additional filings of motion to supplement after January 5, 2018 will be stricken, as untimely. Court ordered that any Motions to Supplement may be filed on or before January 5, 2018. Court ordered that the parties may file any corrected briefing to conform it to the Court's order on supplementation, but corrected briefing shall not contain any further text whatsoever, it can only be strike through (deletes) by January 5, 2018. Court heard re parties possible stipulation to additional documents to be filed with the court. Oral Argument on Motion for Summary Judgment (DKT 57) set for 1/22/2018 09:00 AM in Anchorage Courtroom 3 before Sharon L. Gleason. APPEARANCES: Matthew Singer-telephonic; Gregory Fisher-telephonic; Mark W. Regan, Danielle M. Ryman; Kevin Clarkson; Sonja L. Reeves, Official Court Reporter. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/27/2017)

Dec. 27, 2017

Dec. 27, 2017

PACER
97

REPLY to Response to Motion re 70 First MOTION to Intervene REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO INTERVENE filed by Perkins School for the Blind. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 12/29/2017)

Dec. 29, 2017

Dec. 29, 2017

PACER
98

ORDER granting 70 Motion to Intervene. Perkins may file a Motion to Disqualify Counsel by 1/3/18. Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 12/29/17. (JLH, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/29/2017)

Dec. 29, 2017

Dec. 29, 2017

RECAP
99

MOTION for Judicial Notice by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G)(Regan, Mark) (Entered: 01/03/2018)

Jan. 3, 2018

Jan. 3, 2018

PACER
100

First MOTION to Disqualify Counsel ON SHORTENED TIME by Perkins School for the Blind. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 01/03/2018)

Jan. 3, 2018

Jan. 3, 2018

PACER
101

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL by Perkins School for the Blind 100 First MOTION to Disqualify Counsel ON SHORTENED TIME filed by Perkins School for the Blind. (Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 01/03/2018)

Jan. 3, 2018

Jan. 3, 2018

PACER
102

Second MOTION to Expedite MOTION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL ON SHORTENED TIME by Perkins School for the Blind. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Clarkson, Kevin) Modified on 1/5/2018 Create relationship to document #100 (BJK, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/03/2018)

Jan. 3, 2018

Jan. 3, 2018

PACER
103

AFFIDAVIT of KEVIN CLARKSON IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SHORTENED TIME ON MOTION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL re 102 Second MOTION to Expedite MOTION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL ON SHORTENED TIME by Perkins School for the Blind. (Clarkson, Kevin) Modified on 1/5/2018 Create relationship to document #100 (BJK, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/03/2018)

Jan. 3, 2018

Jan. 3, 2018

PACER
104

Unopposed MOTION to admit MG's September Progress Report re 96 Status Conference. Unopposed by Betsy Goudreau, Brian Goudreau, M.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit)(Regan, Mark) Modified on 1/5/2018 to add unopposed and clarify text. (BJK, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/04/2018)

Jan. 4, 2018

Jan. 4, 2018

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Alaska

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 12, 2017

Closing Date: March 27, 2019

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A student with multiple disabilities, including autism, gastrointestinal disorders, cognitive impairments, and impending blindness.

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

Anchorage School District (Anchorage, Anchorage), School District

Defendant Type(s):

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Indv. w/ Disab. Educ. Act (IDEA), Educ. of All Handcpd. Children Act , 20 U.S.C. § 1400

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

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General:

Classification / placement

Government services

Individualized planning

Juveniles

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

School/University policies

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mental impairment

Visual impairment

Autism

Medical/Mental Health:

Intellectual/Developmental Disability