Case: M.C. v. Los Angeles Unified School District

2:20-cv-09127 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Oct. 5, 2020

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Case Summary

Student plaintiff filed a lawsuit on October 5, 2020 against the California Department of Education (CDE) claiming disability discrimination against students who require special education services during the summer period, or extended school year (“ESY”). The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and assigned to District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall and Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. Plaintiff alleged violations of a state regulation, Cal. Code of Reg…

Student plaintiff filed a lawsuit on October 5, 2020 against the California Department of Education (CDE) claiming disability discrimination against students who require special education services during the summer period, or extended school year (“ESY”). The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and assigned to District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall and Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. Plaintiff alleged violations of a state regulation, Cal. Code of Regs, tit. 5, § 3043, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“Title II”), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Section 504”).  The student claimed that local school districts throughout California instituted policies and practices regarding ESY services contradicting federal disability rights laws. As a result, thousands of students were deprived of appropriate ESY services in the most integrated setting and that the CDE—the state educational agency that oversees all local school districts—has failed to exercise its duty to supervise these districts and enforce the requirements of the IDEA, Title II, and Section 504.

The student asserted that his administrative complaint with the Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”) against Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”) for its failure to provide appropriate ESY services in his least restrictive environment means that he exhausted his administrative remedies.

On October 5, 2022, the case was referred for settlement conference.  Settlement discussions were not successful and the case is now set for trial.  The court certified the class on January 25, 2023.

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Complaint

M.C. v. LAUSD

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

Complaint
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Order Granting Application for Guardian Ad Litem.

M.C. v. LAUSD

Oct. 9, 2020

Oct. 9, 2020

Order/Opinion
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Second Amended Complaint

M.C. v. Los Angeles Unified School District

March 17, 2021

March 17, 2021

Complaint
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Plaintiff’s Opposition to Defendant California Department of Education Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Second Amended Complaint

M.C. v. LAUSD

April 28, 2021

April 28, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Settlement Conference Order

M.C. v. LAUSD

Oct. 5, 2022

Oct. 5, 2022

Order/Opinion
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Civil Minutes - General

M.C. v. LAUSD

Jan. 25, 2023

Jan. 25, 2023

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated June 2, 2026, 4:06 a.m.

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COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-28390539 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Administrative Hearing Decision) (Attorney David Ward German added to party M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.,(pty:pla))(German, David) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

1 Exhibit Administrative Hearing Decision

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Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.,. (German, David) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.,, (German, David) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.,. (German, David) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of S.B. as Guardian ad Litem for M.C. filed by Plaintiff M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Pursuant to L.R. 7-19.1, # 2 Declaration Regarding Need to File Appliction for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem Under Seal, # 3 Redacted Document Ex Parte Application to File Under Seal, # 4 Proposed Order) (German, David) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

1 Declaration Pursuant to L.R. 7-19.1

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2 Declaration Regarding Need to File Appliction for Appointment of Guardian Ad Lit

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3 Redacted Document Ex Parte Application to File Under Seal

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4 Proposed Order

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Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to file document EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of S.B. as Guardian ad Litem for M.C. under seal filed by Plaintiff M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration Pursuant to L.R. 7-19.1, # 2 Declaration Declaration Regarding Need to File Appliction for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem Under Seal, # 3 Redacted Document Redacted Document Ex Parte Application to File Under Seal, # 4 Proposed Order)(German, David) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

1 Declaration Declaration Pursuant to L.R. 7-19.1

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2 Declaration Declaration Regarding Need to File Appliction for Appointment of Gua

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3 Redacted Document Redacted Document Ex Parte Application to File Under Seal

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4 Proposed Order

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Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF EX PARTE APPLICATION to file document EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of S.B. as Guardian ad Litem for M.C. under seal 6 filed by Plaintiff M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.,. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of S.B. as Guardian ad Litem for M.C.)(German, David) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall and Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. (esa) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

Oct. 6, 2020

Oct. 6, 2020

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21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint 1 as to defendant Los Angeles Unified School District. (esa) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

Oct. 6, 2020

Oct. 6, 2020

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STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. It controls this case and may differ in some respects from the Local Rules. (ys) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

Oct. 7, 2020

Oct. 7, 2020

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ORDER Granting Ex Parte Application to file Under Seal: 1. Ex Parte Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for M.C.; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof; Consent to Serve of S.B. 6 by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (see document for details) (hr) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

Oct. 9, 2020

Oct. 9, 2020

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ORDER by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: granting 5 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem. Appointing S.B. as Guardian ad Litem for M.C. (hr) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

Oct. 9, 2020

Oct. 9, 2020

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff M. C., upon Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District served on 12/16/2020, answer due 1/6/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Officer Salcedo, Person Authorized to Accept Service in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (German, David) (Entered: 01/04/2021)

Jan. 4, 2021

Jan. 4, 2021

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ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 for Appeal of Special Education Administrative Hearing Decision Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District.(Attorney Summer Danielle Dalessandro added to party Los Angeles Unified School District(pty:dft))(Dalessandro, Summer) (Entered: 01/06/2021)

Jan. 6, 2021

Jan. 6, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 14 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (shb) (Entered: 01/07/2021)

Jan. 7, 2021

Jan. 7, 2021

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. Scheduling Conference set for 3/16/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (ys) (Entered: 01/15/2021)

Jan. 15, 2021

Jan. 15, 2021

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1, filed by Plaintiff M. C. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Decision)(German, David) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

Jan. 27, 2021

Jan. 27, 2021

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition 17 filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District.(Dalessandro, Summer) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

Feb. 10, 2021

Feb. 10, 2021

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Certification and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District, (Dalessandro, Summer) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

Feb. 10, 2021

Feb. 10, 2021

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NOTICE of Change of firm name by David Ward German attorney for Plaintiff M. C.. Changing firm name to Vanaman German LLP. Filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (German, David) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

Feb. 10, 2021

Feb. 10, 2021

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition 17 filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (German, David) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

Feb. 10, 2021

Feb. 10, 2021

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition 17 filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (German, David) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

Feb. 10, 2021

Feb. 10, 2021

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition 17 as to Defendant California Department of Education. (shb) (Entered: 02/11/2021)

Feb. 11, 2021

Feb. 11, 2021

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21 DAY Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint/Petition 17 as to Defendant Tony Thurmond. (shb) (Entered: 02/11/2021)

Feb. 11, 2021

Feb. 11, 2021

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Notice of Appearance (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 02/23/2021)

Feb. 23, 2021

Feb. 23, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Miscellaneous Document 25 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events Other Filings Notices - Select - Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123). In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (shb) (Entered: 02/24/2021)

Feb. 23, 2021

Feb. 23, 2021

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MINUTE IN CHAMBERS - NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES OF COURT ORDER by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: On the Courts own motion, the scheduling conference, currently scheduled for March 16, 2021, is hereby ordered continued to May 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. A joint status report will be filed no later than May 11, 2021. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) (Entered: 03/01/2021)

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff M. C., upon Defendant California Department of Education served on 2/17/2021, answer due 3/10/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Tereta Mccllury, PERSON AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (German, David) (Entered: 03/01/2021)

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff M. C., upon Defendant Tony Thurmond served on 2/17/2021, answer due 3/10/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Tony Thurmond, in his official capacity in compliance with statute not specified by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (German, David) (Entered: 03/01/2021)

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

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Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Amend filed by Defendant California Department of Education, Tony Thurmond. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION (1) TO EXTEND TIME FOR STATE DEFENDANTS TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3) AND (2) FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT)(Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 03/09/2021)

March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Melinda Ruth Bird counsel for Plaintiff M. C.. Adding Melinda Bird as counsel of record for M.C., for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff M.C.,. (Attorney Melinda Ruth Bird added to party M. C.(pty:pla))(Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Andria Kyung Ah Seo counsel for Plaintiff M. C.. Adding Andria Seo as counsel of record for M.C., for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff M.C.,. (Attorney Andria Kyung Ah Seo added to party M. C.(pty:pla))(Seo, Andria) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Lauren Misako Lystrup counsel for Plaintiff M. C.. Adding Lauren Lystrup as counsel of record for M.C., for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff M.C.,. (Attorney Lauren Misako Lystrup added to party M. C.(pty:pla))(Lystrup, Lauren) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

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ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION (1) TO EXTEND TIME FOR STATE DEFENDANTS TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3) AND (2) FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT 30 : On March 9, 2021, Plaintiff, M.C., and Defendants, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), et al., filed a stipulation to 1. Extend time for Defendants California Department of Education (CDE) and State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond (SSPI), to file a responsive pleading or motion to dismiss the Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint to April 6, 2021; 2. Grant leave for Plaintiff to file a Second Amended Complaint (SAC) no later than March 16, 2021 with the following briefing schedule: a. Defendants will file an answer or motion to dismiss to SAC no later than April 6, 2021; b. Plaintiffs will file an opposition to any motion to dismiss no later than April 27, 2021; c. Defendants will file a reply, if any, no later than May 4, 2021; d. A hearing on Defendants motion to dismiss will be set for May 11, 2021. After reviewing the stipulation and the arguments made therein, the Court finds good cause to permit Plaintiff to file a Second Amended Complaint with the responsive pleading or motion timeline extended as described. IT IS SO ORDERED. All orders, not otherwise modified herein, remain in full force and effect. (shb) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

March 16, 2021

March 16, 2021

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Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants California Department of Education, Los Angeles Unified School District amending Amended Complaint/Petition 17, filed by Plaintiff M. C. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(German, David) (Entered: 03/17/2021)

March 17, 2021

March 17, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney David R Mishook on behalf of Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (Attorney David R Mishook added to party Los Angeles Unified School District(pty:dft))(Mishook, David) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance 36 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance of Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition 35 filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District.(Mishook, David) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Defendant California Department of Education, Tony Thurmond filed by Defendant California Department of Education, Tony Thurmond. Motion set for hearing on 5/11/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONS MOTION TO DISMISS SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT, # 2 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT) (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

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April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

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OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Defendant California Department of Education, Tony Thurmond 39 filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 04/27/2021)

April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021

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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Defendant California Department of Education, Tony Thurmond 39 filed by Defendants California Department of Education, Tony Thurmond. (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 05/04/2021)

May 4, 2021

May 4, 2021

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MINUTE IN CHAMBERS - NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES OF COURT ORDER by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: On the Courts own motion, the motion to dismiss 39, currently scheduled for May 11, 2021, is hereby ordered continued to June 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The Court further orders the Scheduling Conference set for May 18, 2021, is hereby continued to June 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) (Entered: 05/10/2021)

May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021

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JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4 days, filed by Plaintiff M. C... (Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

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MINUTE IN CHAMBERS-ORDER AND NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: Counsel are hereby notified that the above matter is set on the Court's calendar for a Telephonic hearing re Motion to dismiss 39 and Scheduling Conference on June 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Counsel should use a land line and handset from a quiet location, no speaker phone. Wait on the lineuntil your case is called, while you are waiting, please mute your phone as the Court can hear all the noise in the background. The call in number will be given to the parties one day before the hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. See order for more details. (shb) (Entered: 06/07/2021)

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

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MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC HEARING RE MOTION TO DISMISS 39 and SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Motion Hearing and Scheduling Conference held before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. The case is called and counsel state their appearance. The Court and counsel confer. Following discussions with the parties, the Court advises counsel that the motion is taken under submission and a written order will issue. That order will include a new scheduling conference hearing date. Parties will meet and confer re the Office of Administrative Hearings case and will file a copy by no later than June 22, 2021. IT IS SO ORDERED. Court Reporter: Miriam Baird. (shb) (Entered: 06/09/2021)

June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff M. C. for Court Reporter. Court will contact Beverly Familar at Beverly.Familar@disabilityrightsca.org with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021

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SUPPLEMENT Supplemental Filing re Motion to Dismiss: Administrative Record filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of David W. German, # 2 Exhibit A. Complaint for Due Process, # 3 Exhibit B. California Department of Educations Notice of Representation and Motion to Dismiss, # 4 Exhibit C. Exhibit C_ Order Dismissing Matter for Lack of Jurisdiction)(German, David) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

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ORDER RE DEFENDANT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S MOTION TO DISMISS, 39 by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: The Court DENIES CDEs Motion to Dismiss. IT IS SO ORDERED. See order for more information. (shb) (Entered: 09/09/2021)

Sept. 9, 2021

Sept. 9, 2021

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STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to California Department of Education answer now due 10/25/2021, filed by Defendant California Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Adopting Stipulation to Extend Time for CDE to Answer Second Amended Complant)(Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 09/27/2021)

Sept. 27, 2021

Sept. 27, 2021

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ORDER ADOPTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ANSWER SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT 49, by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant CDE's time to file an Answer to Plaintiffs SecondAmended Complaint is extended by 30 days, to October 23, 2021. (shb) (Entered: 09/28/2021)

Sept. 28, 2021

Sept. 28, 2021

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MINUTES IN CHAMBERS-ORDER AND NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. Counsel are hereby notified that pursuant to the Judge's directive, the Scheduling Conference is set for November 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Counsel shall file a joint Rule 26 report by no later than November 2, 2021. IT IS SO ORDERED. (et) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

Oct. 7, 2021

Oct. 7, 2021

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition 35 filed by Defendant California Department of Education.(Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 10/22/2021)

Oct. 22, 2021

Oct. 22, 2021

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JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4 days, filed by Defendants California Department of Education, Los Angeles Unified School District.. (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 11/02/2021)

Nov. 2, 2021

Nov. 2, 2021

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS - OFF THE RECORD by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: The Scheduling Conference, currently set for NOVEMBER 9, 2021, is hereby taken off calendar. The Court will set the following deadlines: Fact discovery shall be completed on or before December 30, 2022. Expert discovery shall be completed on or before March 15, 2023. Settlement conference shall be held on or before March 20, 2023. Motions shall be set for oral argument on or before May 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Joint Status Report to be filed by June 6, 2023. Status Conference re Jury Trial is set on June 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Jury Trial is set on June 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.(est. 4-5 days). See order for more information. (shb) (Entered: 11/04/2021)

Nov. 4, 2021

Nov. 4, 2021

55

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ramaah Sadasivam counsel for Plaintiff M. C.. Adding Ramaah Sadasivam as counsel of record for M.C. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff M.C.. (Attorney Ramaah Sadasivam added to party M. C.(pty:pla))(Sadasivam, Ramaah) (Entered: 11/09/2021)

Nov. 9, 2021

Nov. 9, 2021

56

REQUEST for ADR Procedure No. 1 filed. Parties request Filed by Defendants California Department of Education, Tony Thurmond.(Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 11/19/2021)

Nov. 19, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021

57

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Request for ADR Procedure No. 1 - (ADR-1) 56 . The following error(s) was/were found: he form is not completely filled out and signed by all parties Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (shb) (Entered: 11/19/2021)

Nov. 19, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021

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STATUS REPORT, Joint Supplemental Status Report Regarding ADR filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District. (Mishook, David) (Entered: 11/23/2021)

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

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ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 1 by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. Case ordered to Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick for Settlement Conference. (shb) (Entered: 01/28/2022)

Jan. 28, 2022

Jan. 28, 2022

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ramaah Sadasivam counsel for Plaintiff M. C.. Lauren Lystrup is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.. (Sadasivam, Ramaah) (Entered: 04/21/2022)

April 21, 2022

April 21, 2022

61

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Andria Kyung Ah Seo counsel for Plaintiff M. C.. Ramaah Sadasivam is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff M.C. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem S.B.. (Seo, Andria) (Entered: 06/13/2022)

June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022

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Notice of Electronic Filing re Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), 61 e-mailed to kyamanaka@cde.ca.gov bounced due to '550 5.1.10 RESOLVER.ADR.RecipientNotFound; Recipient not found by SMTP address lookup'. The primary e-mail address associated with the attorney record has been deleted. Pursuant to Local Rules it is the attorneys obligation to maintain all personal contact information including e-mail address in the CM/ECF system. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ew) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/30/2022)

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

Text Only Bounced Notice of Electronic Filing E-mail

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

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SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. The telephonic settlement conference is set for Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. A settlement conference statement of each party must be emailed directly to the chambers of the settlement judge (e_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov), no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 20, 2022. (See document for further details) (vmun) (Entered: 10/05/2022)

Oct. 5, 2022

Oct. 5, 2022

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sarah Kalas Bancroft counsel for Defendant California Department of Education. Keith Tohru Yamanaka is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant California Department of Education. (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 10/20/2022)

Oct. 20, 2022

Oct. 20, 2022

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MINUTES OF Telephonic Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. Case called. Counsel made their appearances. The Court hears discussion and proceeds with the settlement conference. A settlement was not reached. (vmun) (Entered: 10/28/2022)

Oct. 27, 2022

Oct. 27, 2022

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Notice Notice of Motion to Bifurcate filed by Defendant California Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memo of Ps & As to Bifurcate, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Bifurcate)(Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 12/06/2022)

Dec. 6, 2022

Dec. 6, 2022

67

Notice filed by Defendant California Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memo of Ps & As ISO Mtn to Deny Class Certification, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting CDE's Mtn to Deny Certification of Class Action, # 3 Declaration Declaration of Sarah Bancroft ISO Mtn to Deny Class Certification)(Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 12/06/2022)

Dec. 6, 2022

Dec. 6, 2022

68

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice (Other), 67, Notice (Other) 66 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Motion - Bifurcate; Motion - Order. Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lom) (Entered: 12/06/2022)

Dec. 6, 2022

Dec. 6, 2022

69

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Administrative Appeal filed by Defendant California Department of Education. Motion set for hearing on 1/3/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memo of Ps & As to Bifurcate, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Bifurcate) (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 12/06/2022)

Dec. 6, 2022

Dec. 6, 2022

70

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class (to deny certification) filed by Defendant California Department of Education. Motion set for hearing on 1/3/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memo of Ps & As ISO Mtn to Deny Class Certification, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Sarah Bancroft, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Deny Certification) (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 12/06/2022)

Dec. 6, 2022

Dec. 6, 2022

71

NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Administrative Appeal 69 filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District. (Mishook, David) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

72

NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class (to deny certification) 70 filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District. (Mishook, David) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

73

CONDITIONAL NON-OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO BIFURCATE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Administrative Appeal 69 filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (German, David) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

74

NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class (to deny certification) 70 filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (German, David) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

75

RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Administrative Appeal 69 filed by Defendant California Department of Education. (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 12/19/2022)

Dec. 19, 2022

Dec. 19, 2022

76

RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class (to deny certification) 70 filed by Defendant California Department of Education. (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 12/19/2022)

Dec. 19, 2022

Dec. 19, 2022

77

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: Defendant's NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Administrative Appeal 69, and Defendant's NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class 70 scheduled for 1/3/2022 at 10:00am are hereby continued to 1/4/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 12/30/2022)

Dec. 30, 2022

Dec. 30, 2022

78

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue hearing from January 4, 2023 to January 10, 2023 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Administrative Appeal 69, Notice (Other) 66, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class (to deny certification) 70, Notice (Other), 67, Text Only Scheduling Notice, 77 filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mishook, David) (Entered: 12/30/2022)

Dec. 30, 2022

Dec. 30, 2022

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Dec. 30, 2022

Dec. 30, 2022

79

ORDER 78 by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: IT IS ORDERED THAT the hearing on the motions found at ECF Nos. 66 and 70, currently set to be heard before this Court on January 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., are hereby continued to January 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in this Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) (Entered: 01/03/2023)

Jan. 3, 2023

Jan. 3, 2023

80

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sarah Kalas Bancroft counsel for Defendant California Department of Education. Amy Bisson Holloway is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant California Department of Education. (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 01/03/2023)

Jan. 3, 2023

Jan. 3, 2023

81

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sarah Kalas Bancroft counsel for Defendant California Department of Education. Adding Leonard Garfinkel as counsel of record for California Department of Education for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant California Department of Education. (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 01/03/2023)

Jan. 3, 2023

Jan. 3, 2023

82

IN CHAMBERS-ORDER AND NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: Counsel are hereby notified that the above matter is set on the Court's calendar for a Telephonic hearing re Motion to bifurcate Administrative Appeal 69 and Defendant's motion to certify class 70 on JANUARY 24, 2023 AT 11:00 a.m. Counsel should use a land line and handset from a quiet location, no speaker phone. Wait on the line until your case is called, while you are waiting, please mute your phone as the Court can hear all the noise in the background. The call in number will be given to the parties one day before the hearing. Counsel and the parties are reminded that there is a general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or video conference) and any recording of a court proceeding held by video or teleconference, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

Jan. 23, 2023

Jan. 23, 2023

83

MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC HEARING RE: DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO BIFURCATE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL 69 AND DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CERTIFY CLASS, 70 held before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: The case is called and counsel state their appearance. The Court and counsel confer. Following discussions with the parties, the Court advises counsel that the Defendant's motion to bifurcate Administrative Appeal 69 is hereby DENIED. The Court further orders the Defendant's motion to certify class 70 is hereby GRANTED. This will be a Bench Trial set for June 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. estimated 5 days and not a Jury Trial. IT IS SO ORDERED. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (shb) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

Jan. 24, 2023

Jan. 24, 2023

RECAP
84

TELEPHONIC HEARING RE: DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO BIFURCATE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL, 69 AND DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DENY CERTIFY CLASS 70 held before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: The case is called and counsel state their appearance. The Court and counsel confer. Following discussions with the parties, the Court advises counsel that the Defendant's motion to bifurcate Administrative Appeal 69 is hereby DENIED. The Court further orders the Defendant's motion to deny certify class 70 is hereby GRANTED. This will be a Bench Trial set for June 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. estimated 5 days and not a Jury Trial. IT IS SO ORDERED. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (shb) (Entered: 01/27/2023)

Jan. 24, 2023

Jan. 24, 2023

85

First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for TO CONTINUE HEARING filed by DEFENDANT Los Angeles Unified School District. Motion set for hearing on 6/27/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Mishook, David) (Entered: 02/01/2023)

Feb. 1, 2023

Feb. 1, 2023

86

ORDER, 85 by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: IT IS ORDERED THAT:1. The current trial dates in this matter are VACATED and a hearing dateof June 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. is set for resolution of Plaintiffs IDEA appeal (First Cause of Action); 2. Each party will be allowed to file one opening brief (i.e., partial motion for summary judgment) on the IDEA appeal on May 2, 2023, and one opposition on May 30, 2023, with no right to reply without leave of this Court; 3. A further status conference will be set for July 18, 2023, to determine a briefing schedule on summary judgment/trial briefs on the remaining claims; and 4. The Parties will provide the Court with a proposed schedule in advance of the July 18, 2023, status conference. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) (Entered: 02/09/2023)

Feb. 9, 2023

Feb. 9, 2023

87

APPLICATION to file document Administrative Record under seal filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support of Application to File Administrative Record Under Seal, # 2 Proposed Order)(German, David) (Entered: 03/12/2023)

March 12, 2023

March 12, 2023

88

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO LODGE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD UNDER SEAL 87 by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. The application for an Order that the Administrative Records from the administrative due process hearing below may be lodged under seal is GRANTED. (lom) (Entered: 03/14/2023)

March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023

89

SEALED DOCUMENT Administrative Record Lodged re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 88 filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Volume 1.1 of Administrative Record pp 1-284, # 2 Unredacted Document Volume 1.2 of Administrative Record pp 285-537, # 3 Unredacted Document Volume 2 of Administrative Record pp 538-804, # 4 Unredacted Document Volume 3 of Administrative Record pp 804-1256)(German, David) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

90

REQUEST for Partial Summary Judgment as to First Cause of Action filed by Defendant California Department of Education. Request set for hearing on 6/27/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Statement of Uncontroverted Facts, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Sarah Bancroft with Exhibits, # 3 Supplement Request for Judicial Notice) (Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 05/02/2023)

May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023

91

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Appeal from Administrative Decision filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District. Motion set for hearing on 6/27/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Dalessandro, Summer) (Entered: 05/02/2023)

May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023

92

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to First Cause of Action filed by Plaintiff M. C.. Motion set for hearing on 6/27/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law, # 2 Supplement Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A to Request for Judicial Notice, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B to Request for Judicial Notice, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C to Request for Judicial Notice, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit D to Request for Judicial Notice, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit E to Request for Judicial Notice) (German, David) (Entered: 05/02/2023)

May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023

93

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Appeal from Administrative Decision 91 . The following error(s) was/were found: Fed. R. Civ. P. 5 no proof of service attached. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (shb) (Entered: 05/03/2023)

May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023

94

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to First Cause of Action 92 . The following error(s) was/were found: Fed. R. Civ. P. 5 no proof of service attached. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (shb) (Entered: 05/03/2023)

May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023

95

OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to First Cause of Action 92 filed by Defendant California Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement CDE's Objections to Plaintiff's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts & Conclusions of Law)(Bancroft, Sarah) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023

96

OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Appeal from Administrative Decision 91 filed by Plaintiff M. C.. (German, David) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023

97

OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to First Cause of Action 92 filed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Genuine Disputes)(Dalessandro, Summer) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023

98

SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: The NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Appeal from Administrative Decision 91, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to First Cause of Action 92, REQUEST for Partial Summary Judgment as to First Cause of Action 90 previously scheduled for 6/27/2023 10:00am is hereby continued to July 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/20/2023)

June 20, 2023

June 20, 2023

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 5, 2020

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

individual plaintiff at first; class has been certified

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: Granted

Defendants

State

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Defendant Type(s):

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

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

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

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:20-cv-09127

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

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

Special education

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

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