Case: Hinkle v. Kent

3:18-cv-06430 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Oct. 22, 2018

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Case Summary

On October 22, 2018, Disability Rights and co-counsel Disability Rights Advocates and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of the California Council of the Blind and three blind individuals, claiming that blind individuals do not receive accessible notices about Medicaid options and services, in violation of: the ADA Title II, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, California Government Code Section …

On October 22, 2018, Disability Rights and co-counsel Disability Rights Advocates and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of the California Council of the Blind and three blind individuals, claiming that blind individuals do not receive accessible notices about Medicaid options and services, in violation of: the ADA Title II, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, California Government Code Section 11135, The California Disabled Persons Act, and The Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Northern District of California and assigned to Judge Maxine M. Chesney,  alleged that when blind individuals requested accessible versions of Medicaid notices, the state Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and California counties of, Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Diego, either failed to provide accessible versions or failed to do so in a timely manner. These delays caused blind individuals, eligible for Medicaid, to lose their benefits. 

Providing information to blind individuals in alternative formats such as Braille or large print is required by federal and California anti-discrimination laws. To solve this problem, the plaintiffs requested that the defendants be required to  (1) identify people who need communication in Braille or other accessible formats, and (2) respond appropriately to requests for accessible formats.

Before a trial was scheduled, Judge Maxine M. Chesney ordered both parties try to resolve the case through formal mediation. Several mediation sessions were conducted but ended in March 2021 without resolving the issues. In the Summer of 2021, both parties began formal settlement negotiations that are still in progress as of Fall 2022.

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Bichell, Rosa Lee (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Antonen, Charles J. (California)

Barca, Dane Christian (California)

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3:18-cv-06430

Class Action Complaint

Oct. 22, 2018

Oct. 22, 2018

Complaint

Docket

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CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Jennifer Kent, California Department of Health Care Services, Contra Costa County, County of Alameda and County of San Diego (Filing fee $ 400.00, receipt number 0971-12780569.). Filed by The California Council of the Blind, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, Dennis Gassaway. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 10/22/2018) Modified on 10/25/2018 (gbaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/22/2018)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Oct. 22, 2018

Oct. 22, 2018

RECAP
2

Proposed Summons. (Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 10/22/2018) (Entered: 10/22/2018)

Oct. 22, 2018

Oct. 22, 2018

3

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiating documents pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 11/5/2018. (srnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/22/2018) (Entered: 10/22/2018)

Oct. 22, 2018

Oct. 22, 2018

4

Initial Case Management Scheduling Order for Cases Asserting Denial of Right of Access under Americans with Disabilities Act. (msrS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/23/2018) (Entered: 10/23/2018)

Oct. 23, 2018

Oct. 23, 2018

5

Summons Issued as to California Department of Health Care Services, Contra Costa County, County of Alameda, County of San Diego, Jennifer Kent. (msrS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/23/2018) (Entered: 10/23/2018)

Oct. 23, 2018

Oct. 23, 2018

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Certificate of Interested Entities by Dennis Gassaway, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, The California Council of the Blind (Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 10/26/2018) (Entered: 10/26/2018)

Oct. 26, 2018

Oct. 26, 2018

7

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Dennis Gassaway, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, The California Council of the Blind.. (Williford, Rebecca) (Filed on 10/30/2018) (Entered: 10/30/2018)

Oct. 30, 2018

Oct. 30, 2018

8

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by The California Council of the Blind, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, Dennis Gassaway. Service waived by County of Alameda waiver sent on 11/5/2018, answer due 1/4/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 11/28/2018) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

Nov. 28, 2018

Nov. 28, 2018

9

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by The California Council of the Blind, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, Dennis Gassaway. Service waived by County of San Diego waiver sent on 11/5/2018, answer due 1/4/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 12/4/2018) (Entered: 12/04/2018)

Dec. 4, 2018

Dec. 4, 2018

10

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by The California Council of the Blind, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, Dennis Gassaway. Service waived by California Department of Health Care Services waiver sent on 11/5/2018, answer due 1/4/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 12/4/2018) (Entered: 12/04/2018)

Dec. 4, 2018

Dec. 4, 2018

11

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by The California Council of the Blind, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, Dennis Gassaway. Service waived by Jennifer Kent waiver sent on 11/5/2018, answer due 1/4/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 12/4/2018) (Entered: 12/04/2018)

Dec. 4, 2018

Dec. 4, 2018

12

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by The California Council of the Blind, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, Dennis Gassaway. Service waived by Contra Costa County waiver sent on 11/5/2018, answer due 1/4/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 12/12/2018) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 12, 2018

13

NOTICE of Appearance by Todd Alexander Boley Attorney for Defendants, Contra Costa County, County of Alameda, and County of San Diego (Boley, Todd) (Filed on 12/19/2018) (Entered: 12/19/2018)

Dec. 19, 2018

Dec. 19, 2018

14

STIPULATION re 1 Complaint, TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND filed by Contra Costa County, County of Alameda, County of San Diego. (Boley, Todd) (Filed on 12/19/2018) (Entered: 12/19/2018)

Dec. 19, 2018

Dec. 19, 2018

15

CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Defendants Contra Costa County, County of Alameda and County of San Diego shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. (Party/parties were also notified via telephone or email.) Consent/Declination due by 1/3/2019. (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/20/2018) (Entered: 12/20/2018)

Dec. 20, 2018

Dec. 20, 2018

16

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Contra Costa County, County of Alameda, County of San Diego.. (Boley, Todd) (Filed on 12/21/2018) (Entered: 12/21/2018)

Dec. 21, 2018

Dec. 21, 2018

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CLERK'S NOTICE of Impending Reassignment to U.S. District Judge (klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/27/2018) (Entered: 12/27/2018)

Dec. 27, 2018

Dec. 27, 2018

18

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Maxine M. Chesney for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero no longer assigned to the case. This case is assigned to a judge who participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/28/18. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(srnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/28/2018) (Entered: 12/28/2018)

Dec. 28, 2018

Dec. 28, 2018

19

NOTICE of Appearance by Charles J. Antonen (Antonen, Charles) (Filed on 12/31/2018) (Entered: 12/31/2018)

Dec. 31, 2018

Dec. 31, 2018

20

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT filed by Jennifer Kent. (Antonen, Charles) (Filed on 12/31/2018) (Entered: 12/31/2018)

Dec. 31, 2018

Dec. 31, 2018

21

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER for Administrative Relief from General Order 56 filed by Dennis Gassaway, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, The California Council of the Blind. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 1/25/2019) (Entered: 01/25/2019)

Jan. 25, 2019

Jan. 25, 2019

22

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF FROM GENERAL ORDER 56. Defendants Contra Costa County, County of Alameda, and County of San Diego are relieved from (1) the obligation for a joint inspection or meeting pursuant to paragraph 3 of General Order No. 56 and (2) the obligation to meet in person and confer regarding settlement pursuant to paragraph 4 of General Order No. 56. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on January 28, 2019. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/28/2019) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

Jan. 28, 2019

Jan. 28, 2019

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ANSWER to Complaint ANSWER TO COMPLAINT byCalifornia Department of Health Care Services, Jennifer Kent. (Antonen, Charles) (Filed on 2/1/2019) (Entered: 02/01/2019)

Feb. 1, 2019

Feb. 1, 2019

24

DEFENDANT'S ANSWER to Complaint byContra Costa County, County of Alameda, County of San Diego. (Boley, Todd) (Filed on 2/1/2019) (Entered: 02/01/2019)

Feb. 1, 2019

Feb. 1, 2019

Electronic filing error. Counsel are reminded that all future filings shall bear the initials MMC immediately after the case number. See 18 Order Reassigning Case. Re: 24 Answer to Complaint filed by County of San Diego, Contra Costa County, County of Alameda. (mclS, COURT STAFF)

Feb. 4, 2019

Feb. 4, 2019

25

ORDER DIRECTING STATE DEFENDANTS TO SUBMIT CHAMBERS COPY OF ANSWER IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL LOCAL RULES AND COURT'S STANDING ORDERS. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 20, 2019. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/20/2019) (Entered: 02/20/2019)

Feb. 20, 2019

Feb. 20, 2019

26

ORDER DIRECTING COUNTY DEFENDANTS TO SUBMIT CHAMBERS COPY OF ANSWER IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL LOCAL RULES AND COURT'S STANDING ORDERS. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 20, 2019. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/20/2019) (Entered: 02/20/2019)

Feb. 20, 2019

Feb. 20, 2019

27

Notice of Need for Mediation by Autumn Marie Elliott (Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 3/12/2019) (Entered: 03/12/2019)

March 12, 2019

March 12, 2019

Case Referred to Mediation

March 13, 2019

March 13, 2019

CASE REFERRED to Mediation 27 . Deadline to complete mediation is 6/10/2019. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/13/2019)

March 13, 2019

March 13, 2019

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ADR Clerk's Notice Appointing Hon. David A. Garcia (Ret.) as Mediator. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/28/2019) (Entered: 03/28/2019)

March 28, 2019

March 28, 2019

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Pre MED phone conference was conducted on 4/5/2019. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/5/2019) (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 04/05/2019)

April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019

Pre MED phone conference

April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019

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ORDER RE: ATTENDANCE AT MEDIATION. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on 4/16/2019. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/16/2019) (Entered: 04/16/2019)

April 16, 2019

April 16, 2019

Set/Reset Hearings

May 15, 2019

May 15, 2019

Set/Reset Hearing Mediation Hearing set for 7/12/2019 10:00 AM., at the offices of JAMS, Two Embarcadero Center, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/15/2019)

May 15, 2019

May 15, 2019

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ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION for Administrative Relief from General Order 56 filed by Dennis Gassaway, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, The California Council of the Blind. Responses due by 5/23/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Autumn Elliott, # 2 Proposed Order)(Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 5/16/2019) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 31 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION for Administrative Relief from General Order 56 ) STATE DEFENDANTS' OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF FROM GENERAL ORDER 56 filed byCalifornia Department of Health Care Services, Jennifer Kent. (Antonen, Charles) (Filed on 5/20/2019) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019

33

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 31 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION for Administrative Relief from General Order 56 ) filed byContra Costa County, County of Alameda, County of San Diego. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Todd Boley, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Todd Boley Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Todd Boley Declaration)(Boley, Todd) (Filed on 5/23/2019) (Entered: 05/23/2019)

May 23, 2019

May 23, 2019

34

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF FROM GENERAL ORDER 56. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on May 28, 2019. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/28/2019) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

May 28, 2019

May 28, 2019

35

Certification of ADR Session by Mediator David A. Garcia (Ret.): I hereby certify that the parties in this matter held a Mediation session on 7/12/2019. The case did not settle. Further facilitated discussions are expected by 9/23/2019 at 8:30 AM. Mediation process is ongoing. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/30/2019) (Entered: 08/30/2019)

Aug. 30, 2019

Aug. 30, 2019

Certification of ADR Session

Aug. 30, 2019

Aug. 30, 2019

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NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas Alan Levenhagen (Levenhagen, Nicholas) (Filed on 10/1/2019) (Entered: 10/01/2019)

Oct. 1, 2019

Oct. 1, 2019

Set/Reset Hearings

Nov. 8, 2019

Nov. 8, 2019

Set/Reset Hearing Mediation Hearing set for 1/17/2020 10:30 AM., at JAMS Two Embarcadero Center, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/8/2019)

Nov. 8, 2019

Nov. 8, 2019

37

NOTICE of Change of Address by Todd Alexander Boley (Boley, Todd) (Filed on 1/28/2020) (Entered: 01/28/2020)

Jan. 28, 2020

Jan. 28, 2020

38

AMENDED Notice of Change of Address filed by Contra Costa County, County of Alameda, County of San Diego - Amendment to 37 Notice of Change of Address. (Boley, Todd) (Filed on 1/28/2020) (Entered: 01/28/2020)

Jan. 28, 2020

Jan. 28, 2020

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Certification of ADR Session by Mediator David A. Garcia (Ret.): I hereby certify that the parties in this matter held a Mediation session on 1/17/2020. The case did not settle. Further facilitated discussions are expected by 4/15/2020. Mediation process is ongoing. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/14/2020) (Entered: 02/14/2020)

Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

Certification of ADR Session

Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

40

NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Ann Clayton Notice of Appearance (Clayton, Julia) (Filed on 2/26/2020) (Entered: 02/26/2020)

Feb. 26, 2020

Feb. 26, 2020

Set/Reset Hearing Mediation Hearing set for 1/29/2021 09:00 AM, via Zoom videoconference. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/18/2020)

Dec. 18, 2020

Dec. 18, 2020

Set/Reset Hearings

Dec. 18, 2020

Dec. 18, 2020

Set/Reset Hearing Mediation Hearing held 1/29/2021. A further Mediation Hearing is set for 3/15/2021 09:00 AM, via Zoom. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/30/2021)

Jan. 30, 2021

Jan. 30, 2021

Set/Reset Hearings

Jan. 30, 2021

Jan. 30, 2021

41

NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by G. Scott Emblidge (Counsel for County of Alameda) (Emblidge, G.) (Filed on 2/2/2021) (Entered: 02/02/2021)

Feb. 2, 2021

Feb. 2, 2021

42

CONSENT ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY. G. Scott Emblidge is substituted as counsel of record for defendant County of Alameda, in place of Todd Alexander Boley. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 2, 2021. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/2/2021) (Entered: 02/02/2021)

Feb. 2, 2021

Feb. 2, 2021

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NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel; [Proposed] Order by G. Scott Emblidge (Counsel for County of San Diego) (Emblidge, G.) (Filed on 2/8/2021) (Entered: 02/08/2021)

Feb. 8, 2021

Feb. 8, 2021

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CONSENT ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY. G. Scott Emblidge is substituted as counsel of record for defendant County of San Diego, in place of Todd Alexander Boley. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 9, 2021. mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/9/2021) (Entered: 02/09/2021)

Feb. 9, 2021

Feb. 9, 2021

45

NOTICE of Appearance by Rosa Lee Vetters Bichell (Bichell, Rosa Lee) (Filed on 2/16/2021) (Entered: 02/16/2021)

Feb. 16, 2021

Feb. 16, 2021

46

NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by G. Scott Emblidge (Counsel for Contra Costa County) (Emblidge, G.) (Filed on 2/18/2021) (Entered: 02/18/2021)

Feb. 18, 2021

Feb. 18, 2021

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CONSENT ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY. G. Scott Emblidge is substituted as counsel of record for defendant Contra Costa County. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 18, 2021. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/18/2021) (Entered: 02/18/2021)

Feb. 18, 2021

Feb. 18, 2021

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Certification of ADR Session by Mediator David A. Garcia (Ret.): I hereby certify that the parties in this matter held multiple Mediation sessions commencing on 1/17/2020 and concluding on 3/15/2021. The case did not settle. Further facilitated discussions are not expected. Mediation is complete. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/16/2021) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

March 16, 2021

March 16, 2021

Certification of ADR Session

March 16, 2021

March 16, 2021

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ADR Clerk's Notice Setting ADR Phone Conference on Friday, April 2, 2021, at 10:00 AM Pacific time. Please note that you must be logged into an ECF account of counsel of record in order to view this document. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/24/2021) (Entered: 03/24/2021)

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

50

Notice Requesting Case Management Conference by Autumn Marie Elliott (Elliott, Autumn) (Filed on 3/24/2021) (Entered: 03/24/2021)

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

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ADR Remark: ADR Phone Conference held on 4/2/2021 by Tamara Lange. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/2/2021) (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

ADR Remark: ADR Phone Conference held

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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ORDER OF REFERENCE. The parties having participated in a mediation through General Order No. 56 and having requested to continue those discussions with Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, the above-titled action is referred to Magistrate Judge Corley for purposes of conducting settlement conference no earlier than the month of May 2021 and as soon thereafter as her calendar permits. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 5, 2021. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/5/2021) (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

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NOTICE AND ORDER REGARDING VIDEO SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on 4/5/2021. Telephone Conference set for 6/11/2021 at 11:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. Settlement Conference set for 7/2/2021 at 11:00 a.m. by videoconference before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/5/2021) (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

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CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING PRE-SETTLEMENT TELEPHONE CONFERENCE. Due to the Court's upcoming trial schedule, the pre-settlement telephone conference set for June 11, 2021 is continuedto June 16, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. (1-866-590-5055 Access Code: 8423161) (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/26/2021) (Entered: 04/26/2021)

April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

Clerk's Notice

April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Telephone Conference held on June 16, 2021. Video settlement conference going forward on July 2. (Not Reported)(Time 00:15)Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Autumn Elliott/Silvia Yee/Rebecca Williford/Carly Myers/Rosa Lee Bichell Attorneys for Defendants: Scott Emblidge/Julia Clayton (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/16/2021) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

June 16, 2021

June 16, 2021

Telephone Conference

June 23, 2021

June 23, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Ann Clayton - Notice of Appearance (Clayton, Julia) (Filed on 6/29/2021) (Entered: 06/29/2021)

June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

57

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Video settlement conference held on July 2, 2021. Defendants shall provide Plaintiffs with their proposal and annotations as discussed at the conference on or before July 16, 2021. The Court will hold a further video settlement conference at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. (Not Reported)(Time 4.5 hours)Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Autumn Elliott/Nicholas Levenhagen/Silvia Yee/Rebecca Williford/Carly Myers/Rosa Lee Bichell Attorneys for Defendants: Julia Clayton/Charles Antonen/Dane Baca/Martina Berger/Alissa Harris/Donnata Morelane/ Rene Mollow (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/2/2021) (Entered: 07/02/2021)

July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021

~Util - Set Hearings AND Settlement Conference

July 3, 2021

July 3, 2021

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Further video settlement conference held on July 21, 2021. Defendant to provide the identified supplemental information by August 3, 2021, and a comprehensive response as discussed by August 31, 2021. The parties will meet by video among themselves on September 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiffs shall provide the Zoom link. The Court will hold a further video settlement conference with the parties at 9:00 a.m. on September 21, 2021. The Court notes that she has another settlement conference at 10:30 a.m. that day. Finally, the Court schedules a further video settlement conference for October 29, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. (Not Reported)(Time 4:00)Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Autumn Elliott/Nicholas Levenhagen/Silvia Yee/Rebecca Williford/Carly Myers/Rosa Lee Bichell Attorneys for Defendants: Julia Clayton/Charles Antonen/Dane Baca/Martina Berger/Alissa Harris/Donnata Morelane/ Rene Mollow (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/20/2021) Modified on 7/20/2021 (ahm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/20/2021)

July 20, 2021

July 20, 2021

~Util - Set Hearings AND Settlement Conference

July 20, 2021

July 20, 2021

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Settlement Conference by videoconference held on September 21, 2021. The Court will hold a further conference at 9:30 am on September 28, 2021. (Not Reported)(Time 1.8 hours) Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Autumn Elliott/Nicholas Levenhagen/Silvia Yee/Rebecca Williford/Carly Myers/Rosa Lee Bichell Attorneys for Defendants: Julia Clayton/Charles Antonen/Dane Baca/Martina Berger/Alissa Harris/Donnata Morelane/ Rene Mollow (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 9/21/2021) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

Sept. 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021

~Util - Set Hearings AND Settlement Conference

Sept. 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Video settlement conference held on October 29, 2021. Further video settlement conference December 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Parties to exchange drafts as discussed at the conference. (Not Reported)(Time 3:30)Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Autumn Elliott/Nicholas Levenhagen/Silvia Yee/Elizabeth Zirker/Carly Myers/Rosa Lee Bichell/Nicholas Levenhagen Attorneys for Defendants: Julia Clayton/Charles Antonen/Dane Baca/Alissa Harris/Scott Embleidge/Rene Mollow (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 10/29/2021) (Entered: 11/02/2021)

Oct. 29, 2021

Oct. 29, 2021

~Util - Set Hearings AND Settlement Conference

Nov. 2, 2021

Nov. 2, 2021

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Further video settlement conference held on December 17, 2021. DHCS shall submit a revised proposed settlement agreement with detailed explanations to Plaintiffs by February 4, 2022. Plaintiffs shall respond in writing by February 25, 2022, with a comprehensive agreement that includes the county defendants. The parties shall meet together by video on March 7, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to negotiate among themselves and will meet with the Court, if need, on March 28, 2022 by video from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Not Reported)(Time 2:30)Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Autumn Elliott/Nicholas Levenhagen/Silvia Yee/Elizabeth Zirker/Carly Myers/Rosa Lee Bichell/Nicholas Levenhagen Attorneys for Defendants: Julia Clayton/Charles Antonen/Dane Baca/Alissa Harris/Scott Embleidge/Rene Mollow (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/17/2021) (Entered: 12/17/2021)

Dec. 17, 2021

Dec. 17, 2021

~Util - Set Hearings AND Settlement Conference

Dec. 17, 2021

Dec. 17, 2021

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Further settlement conference by video held on March 28, 2022. Parties shall exchange responses within 3 weeks and shall contact the Court's Courtroom Deputy to schedule a further video settlement conference the week of May 16. (Not Reported)(Time 2.6 hours) Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Autumn Elliott/Nicholas Levenhagen/Silvia Yee/Elizabeth Zirker/Carly Myers/Rosa Lee Bichell/Rebecca Williford Attorneys for Defendants: Julia Clayton/Charles Antonen/Dane Baca/Alissa Harris/Scott Embleidge/Rene Mollow (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 3/28/2022) (Entered: 03/28/2022)

March 28, 2022

March 28, 2022

Settlement Conference

March 29, 2022

March 29, 2022

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CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING FURTHER VIDEO SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. Please take notice a further settlement conference is set for May 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley by videoconference (Meeting ID: 160 069 6279/Passcode: 019639). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/1/2022) (Entered: 04/01/2022)

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

Clerk's Notice

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

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CLERK'S NOTICE CONTINUING FURTHER VIDEO SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. At the request of the parties, the further settlement conference set for May 27, 2022 is continued to July 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley by videoconference (Meeting ID: 160 069 6279/Passcode: 019639). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/23/2022) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

Clerk's Notice

May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

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NOTICE of Change In Designation Counsel by Charles J. Antonen (Antonen, Charles) (Filed on 5/25/2022) Modified on 5/26/2022 (slh, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/25/2022)

May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

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NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Carly Alexis Myers (Myers, Carly) (Filed on 6/10/2022) (Entered: 06/10/2022)

June 10, 2022

June 10, 2022

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Settlement Conference by videoconference held on July 25, 2022. Parties to exchange proposals/give answers as discussed by August 1, 2022. Further video settlement conference ((Meeting ID: 160 069 6279/Passcode: 019639) at 10:00 a.m. on August 5, 2022. (Not Reported)(Time 3:00)Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Autumn Elliott/Nicholas Levenhagen/Silvia Yee/Elizabeth Zirker/Carly Myers/Rosa Lee Bichell/Rebecca Williford Attorneys for Defendants: Julia Clayton/Charles Antonen/Dane Baca/Alissa Harris/Scott Embleidge/Rene Mollow (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/25/2022) (Entered: 07/25/2022)

July 25, 2022

July 25, 2022

~Util - Set Hearings AND Settlement Conference

July 25, 2022

July 25, 2022

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Settlement Conference held by Zoom videoconference on 8/5/2022. Much progress was made. Parties are to respond to each other as discussed within the week. (Not Reported)(Time 1.6 hours)Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Autumn Elliott/Nicholas Levenhagen/Silvia Yee/Elizabeth Zirker/Carly Myers/Rosa Lee Bichell/Rebecca Williford Attorneys for Defendants: Julia Clayton/Charles Antonen/Dane Baca/Alissa Harris/Scott Embleidge/Rene Mollow (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/8/2022) (Entered: 08/08/2022)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

Settlement Conference

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Shawna L Parks (Parks, Shawna) (Filed on 4/17/2024) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Dennis Gassaway, Wylene Lena Hinkle, Myra Metz, The California Council of the Blind. Responses due by 5/1/2024. Replies due by 5/8/2024. (Seaborn, Stuart) (Filed on 4/17/2024) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

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ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW FOR STUART SEABORN AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 17, 2024. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/17/2024) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

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ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE. The Court sets a status conference on May 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., and the parties are directed to file a joint status conference statement, no later than May 17, 2024. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 18, 2024. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2024) (Entered: 04/18/2024)

April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 22, 2018

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

individual plaintiffs seeking class status

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

State

California Department of Health Care Services

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Medicaid, 42 U.S.C §1396 (Title XIX of the Social Security Act)

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

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 3:18-cv-06430

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

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