Case: S.D. v. Pasadena Unified School District

2:16-cv-00984 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Feb. 11, 2016

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Case Summary

A class action complaint filed on February 11, 2016 in federal court, Central District of California and assigned to District Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish, alleged that the placement of a class of children violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and state disability rights laws, by unnecessarily segregating them from students without disabilities, and denying them educational opportunities available to other students at the district’s campuses. The com…

A class action complaint filed on February 11, 2016 in federal court, Central District of California and assigned to District Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish, alleged that the placement of a class of children violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and state disability rights laws, by unnecessarily segregating them from students without disabilities, and denying them educational opportunities available to other students at the district’s campuses. The complaint alleged that the defendant, Pasadena USD sent students with disabilities and only such students to a segregated school site, Focus Point Academy (“Focus Point”), where they were “consigned to an inferior education, denied access to electives and extracurricular activities, isolated from their non-disabled peers, deprived of the benefits of normal socialization, and, in general, suffer the same harms as any other victims of segregation.” The students were represented by Disability Rights California, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Mental Health Advocacy Services, and Morrison & Foerster LLP, which is representing on a pro bono basis.

The case settled Nov 19, 2018 and per the settlement, PUSD agreed to retain a national expert to evaluate PUSD’s educational programs for students with disabilities and make recommendations for improvements to better serve these students, including the six who filed the complaint. The evaluation considered transition and inclusion of the students, among other issues.  Once the recommendations are agreed upon, PUSD is to implement them over the next five years, and the expert retained will monitor implementation. A copy of the settlement agreement is linked on Clearinghouse in the court's order dated Oct 31, 2019.  Under the terms of the settlement, he court retained jurisdiction to enforce its terms for a five year monitoring period. However, there has been no substantive action on the docket since the settlement was approved in 2019.

Summary Authors

NDRN (11/23/2022)

People

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Documents in this case
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Class Action Complaint

Feb. 11, 2016

Feb. 11, 2016

Complaint
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Defendant Pasadena Unified School District and Brian McDonald's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment

Jan. 20, 2017

Jan. 20, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Order of Dismissal and Retaining Jurisdiction

Oct. 31, 2019

Oct. 31, 2019

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated July 22, 2026, 5:43 a.m.

Docket for: S.D. v. Pasadena Unified School District
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1 Feb. 11, 2016

COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-17275510 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs Evan Doe, Sam Doe, Eric Doe, Tanya Doe, Deborah Doe, Walter Doe. (Attorney Robert S Stern added to party Deborah Doe(pty:pla), Attorney Robert S Stern added to party Eric Doe(pty:pla), Attorney Robert S Stern added to party Evan Doe(pty:pla), Attorney Robert S Stern added to party Sam Doe(pty:pla), Attorney Robert S Stern added to party Tanya Doe(pty:pla), Attorney Robert S Stern added to party Walter Doe(pty:pla))(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 02/11/2016)

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2 Feb. 11, 2016

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Deborah Doe, Eric Doe, Evan Doe, Sam Doe, Tanya Doe, Walter Doe. (Stern, Robert) (Entered: 02/11/2016)

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3 Feb. 11, 2016

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Documents Under Seal and Declaration in Support Thereof filed by Plaintiffs Deborah Doe, Eric Doe, Evan Doe, Sam Doe, Tanya Doe, Walter Doe. (Stern, Robert) (Entered: 02/11/2016)

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4 Feb. 12, 2016

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Documents Under Seal and Declaration in Support Thereof 3 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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5 Feb. 12, 2016

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Beverly Reid OConnell and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. (ghap) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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6 Feb. 12, 2016

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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7 Feb. 12, 2016

NOTICE OF FILING FEE DUE on Pro Hac Vice Application mailed to attorney Ira A Burnim for Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. Pro Hac Vice application has not been received by the court. Please return your completed Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case, form G-64, or a copy of the Notice of Electronic Filing of your application and the $325.00 fee and this notice immediately. Out-of-state federal government attorneys who are not employed by the U.S. Department of Justice are required to file a Pro Hac Vice application;no filing fee is required. You have been removed as counsel of record from this case for failure to submit this filing fee. (ghap) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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8 Feb. 12, 2016

NOTICE OF FILING FEE DUE on Pro Hac Vice Application mailed to attorney Lewis Bossing for Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. Pro Hac Vice application has not been received by the court. Please return your completed Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case, form G-64, or a copy of the Notice of Electronic Filing of your application and the $325.00 fee and this notice immediately. Out-of-state federal government attorneys who are not employed by the U.S. Department of Justice are required to file a Pro Hac Vice application;no filing fee is required. You have been removed as counsel of record from this case for failure to submit this filing fee. (ghap) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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9 Feb. 12, 2016

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 . The following error(s) was found: No Notice of Interested Parties has been filed. A Notice of Interested Parties must be filed with every partys first appearance. See Local Rule 7.1-1. Counsel must file a Notice of Interested Parties immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (ghap) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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10 Feb. 12, 2016

STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES upon filing of the complaint by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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11 Feb. 12, 2016

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D., (Stern, Robert) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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12 Feb. 16, 2016

APPLICATION for attorney Ira A. Burnim to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-17289125 paid.) filed by plaintiff D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. Application set for hearing on 2/22/2016 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Bowles, Candis) (Entered: 02/16/2016)

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14 Feb. 16, 2016

ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: granting 12 APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Ira A. Burnim on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating Candis Watson Bowles as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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13 Feb. 17, 2016

ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: RE 3 EX PARTE APPLICATION. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Petitions for Guardian Ad Litem for Plaintiffs Sam Doe, Deborah Doe, Tanya Doe, Eric Doe, Walter Doe and Evan Doe; the Ex Parte Application to Proceed under Fictitious Names; and the Notice of Interested Parties be filed under seal in order to protect the identities of the minor Plaintiffs in this matter (rfi) (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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15 Feb. 17, 2016

SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION to Proceed Under Fictitious Names re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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16 Feb. 17, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13, Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties 11 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D..(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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17 Feb. 17, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D..(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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18 Feb. 17, 2016

SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Stern, Robert) Modified on 2/18/2016 (ec). Modified on 2/19/2016 (ec). (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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19 Feb. 17, 2016

SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stern, Robert) Modified on 2/18/2016 (ec). Modified on 2/19/2016 (ec). (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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20 Feb. 17, 2016

SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stern, Robert) Modified on 2/18/2016 (ec). Modified on 2/19/2016 (ec). (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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21 Feb. 17, 2016

SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stern, Robert) Modified on 2/18/2016 (ec). Modified on 2/19/2016 (ec). (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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22 Feb. 17, 2016

SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stern, Robert) Modified on 2/18/2016 (ec). Modified on 2/19/2016 (ec). (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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23 Feb. 17, 2016

SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stern, Robert) Modified on 2/18/2016 (ec). Modified on 2/19/2016 (ec). (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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24 Feb. 18, 2016

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 19, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 21, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 23, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 18, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 22, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 20 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below: The Sealed Ex Parte Applications do not comply with this Court's procedures in Under Seal Documents, Section 11. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) 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. (ec) (Entered: 02/18/2016)

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25 Feb. 18, 2016

RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 19, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 21, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 23, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 18, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 22, SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 13 20 by Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. The documents are stricken and counsel is ordered to refile the applications for appointment of guardian ad litem that comply with this Court's procedures in the Under Seal Documents, Section 11. (ec) (Entered: 02/18/2016)

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26 Feb. 19, 2016

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish vacating Order striking Sealed Ex Parte Applications for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem 25 . (ec) (Entered: 02/19/2016)

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27 Feb. 19, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT - ORDER GRANTING Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application to Proceed Unde rFictitious Names. UNDER SEAL. (jp) (Entered: 02/19/2016)

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28 Feb. 19, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT-ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM (pj) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

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29 Feb. 19, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT-ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM (pj) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

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30 Feb. 19, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT-ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM (pj) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

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31 Feb. 19, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT-ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM (pj) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

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32 Feb. 19, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT-ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM (pj) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

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33 Feb. 19, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT-ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM (pj) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

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34 Feb. 25, 2016

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Stern, Robert) (Entered: 02/25/2016)

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35 Feb. 26, 2016

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (jp) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

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36 March 2, 2016

(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 03/02/2016)

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37 March 3, 2016

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff E D., S. D., E. D., T. D., D. D., W. D., upon Defendant Pasadena Unified School District served on 2/29/2016, answer due 3/21/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Denis McElroy, Executive Secretary Authorized to Accept Service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Stern, Robert) (Entered: 03/03/2016)

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38 March 3, 2016

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff E D., S. D., E. D., T. D., D. D., W. D., upon Defendant Brian McDonald served on 2/29/2016, answer due 3/21/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Brian McDonald, in his official capacity as Superintendent of Pasadena Unified School District in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Stern, Robert) (Entered: 03/03/2016)

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39 March 14, 2016

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Marlon C Wadlington counsel for Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. Adding Marlon C. Wadlington as counsel of record for Pasadena Unified School District and Brian McDonald for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Pasadena USD and Brian McDonald. (Attorney Marlon C Wadlington added to party Brian McDonald(pty:dft), Attorney Marlon C Wadlington added to party Pasadena Unified School District(pty:dft))(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 03/14/2016)

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40 March 18, 2016

STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Brian McDonald answer now due 4/1/2016; Pasadena Unified School District answer now due 4/1/2016, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by Defendants Brian McDonald; Pasadena Unified School District.(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 03/18/2016)

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41 April 1, 2016

ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District.(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 04/01/2016)

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42 April 1, 2016

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District, (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 04/01/2016)

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43 April 4, 2016

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Scheduling Conference set for 6/27/2016 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

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44 May 6, 2016

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Maya Harel on behalf of Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D. (Attorney Maya Harel added to party D. D.(pty:pla), Attorney Maya Harel added to party E D.(pty:pla), Attorney Maya Harel added to party E. D.(pty:pla), Attorney Maya Harel added to party S. D.(pty:pla), Attorney Maya Harel added to party T. D.(pty:pla), Attorney Maya Harel added to party W. D.(pty:pla))(Harel, Maya) (Entered: 05/06/2016)

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45 May 6, 2016

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Tritia M Murata on behalf of Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D. (Attorney Tritia M Murata added to party D. D.(pty:pla), Attorney Tritia M Murata added to party E D.(pty:pla), Attorney Tritia M Murata added to party E. D.(pty:pla), Attorney Tritia M Murata added to party S. D.(pty:pla), Attorney Tritia M Murata added to party T. D.(pty:pla), Attorney Tritia M Murata added to party W. D.(pty:pla))(Murata, Tritia) (Entered: 05/06/2016)

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46 May 6, 2016

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Class Certification Motion filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tritia M. Murata, # 2 Proposed Order)(Murata, Tritia) (Entered: 05/06/2016)

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47 May 9, 2016

STIPULATION for Discovery as to Regarding Discovery Before The Rule 26(F) Conference Pursuant to Rule 26(D)(1) filed by plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Murata, Tritia) (Entered: 05/09/2016)

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48 May 10, 2016

ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, re Stipulation for Extension of Time 46 The current class certification deadline provided by Local Rule 23-3 ishereby vacated, and the Court shall set a new deadline at the June 27, 2016Scheduling Conference in this case. (rfi) (Entered: 05/10/2016)

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49 May 10, 2016

ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION REGARDING DISCOVERY BEFORE THE RULE 26(F) CONFERENCE PURSUANT TO RULE 26(D)(1) by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, re Stipulation for Discovery 47 The parties may commence discovery on May 9, 2016. (rfi) (Entered: 05/10/2016)

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50 May 19, 2016

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D., served on 05/19/2016. (Harel, Maya) (Entered: 05/19/2016)

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51 June 8, 2016

STATUS REPORT JOINT RULE 26(f) filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Harel, Maya) (Entered: 06/08/2016)

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52 June 27, 2016

MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Counsel inform the Court that their selection for a settlement procedure pursuant to Local Rule 16-14 is Private Mediation. The parties are ORDERED to file no later than August 1, 2016, their respective position, not to exceed 5 pages as to phased discovery in this matter. The parties are further ORDERED to meet and confer and include in their position papers a realistic schedule, including any briefing for the class certification motion. Civil Jury Trial Order will be issued after the court reviews the briefs. IT IS SO ORDERED Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (rfi) (Entered: 06/27/2016)

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53 Aug. 1, 2016

Defendants' Position Memorandum Per Court's June 27, 2016 Order filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District re: Scheduling Conference,, 52 (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

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54 Aug. 1, 2016

Plaintiffs' Position Memorandum Per Court's June 27, 2016 Order re: Scheduling Conference,, 52 (Stern, Robert) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

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55 Aug. 4, 2016

REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE in Support of the District's Position Memorandum Ordered by the Court filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 08/04/2016)

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56 Aug. 8, 2016

NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish scheduling a Pre-Discovery Motion Telephone Conference for 8/16/2016 1:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. The Court will initiate the call with counsel. Counsel shall notify the Court Clerk via email at earlene_carson@cacd.uscourts.gov of the name and contact telephone number for each counsel appearing on the call.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ec) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/08/2016)

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58 Aug. 16, 2016

MINUTES OF Pre-Discovery Motion Telephone Conference held before Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish regarding the Parties' August 5, 2016 Email. The Court confers with counsel regarding their e-mail of August 5, 2016 concerning the production of educational records of Focus Point putative class members or non-party students. The Court orders the following briefing schedule: Plaintiffs motion to compel is due by August 18, 2016; the opposition is due by September 7, 2016; and the reply, if any is due by September 9, 2016. Upon completion of the briefing, the Court will determine if a hearing is necessary, atwhich time counsel will be notified. Court Recorder: N/A. (ec) (Entered: 08/19/2016)

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57 Aug. 18, 2016

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents filed by plaintiff D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum of Points and Authorities ISO Motion to Compel Responses to Reqeusts for Production and Interrogatories, # 3 Declaration of Mary Jo Dare)(Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 08/18/2016)

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59 Sept. 7, 2016

OPPOSITION to MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents 57 filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Jerell Hill, # 2 Declaration Sundee M. Johnson, # 3 Declaration Kristin M. Myers)(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 09/07/2016)

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60 Sept. 7, 2016

APPLICATION to file document under seal filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 09/07/2016)

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61 Sept. 7, 2016

SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document under seal 60 filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District.(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 09/07/2016)

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62 Sept. 9, 2016

REPLY in support MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents 57 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Candis Bowles ISO Plaintiffs Reply Re Motion to Compel, # 2 Exhibit A to Candis Bowles Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Candis Bowles Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C to Candis Bowles Declaration, # 5 Exhibit D to Candis Bowles Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Eto Candis Bowles Declaration, # 7 Exhibit F to Candis Bowles Declaration)(Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 09/09/2016)

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63 Sept. 14, 2016

NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish scheduling a hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Compel for 9/22/2016 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish, located at the United States District Court, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA in Courtroom 23, 3rd Floor.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ec) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/14/2016)

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64 Sept. 15, 2016

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: Currently pending before the Court is Defendants Request for Phased Discovery. (Dkt. No. 53 (hereinafter, Request).) After considering the papers, the Court finds thatDefendants' basis for phased discovery is inadequate; the issues of class certification discovery and merits discovery are intertwined. Accordingly, the Court finds that phased discovery is inappropriate. (rfi) (Entered: 09/15/2016)

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65 Sept. 22, 2016

REQUEST for Protective Order for discovery filed by plaintiff D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 09/22/2016)

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66 Sept. 22, 2016

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents 57 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Re Motion to Compel)(Bird, Melinda) (Entered: 09/22/2016)

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67 Sept. 22, 2016

MINUTES OF Discovery Hearing held before Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish regarding Plaintiffs' Motion To Compel 57 . The Court confers with counsel regarding Plaintiffs' Motion and rules as follows: 1. Application to Seal Document 60 is granted; 2. Request for Protective Order is denied 65 . (See order for details). Court Recorder: CS. (ec) (Entered: 09/27/2016)

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68 Oct. 3, 2016

APPLICATION to for Leave to File Preliminary Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. Application set for hearing on 10/17/2016 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Marlon C. Wadlington, # 2 Proposed Order) (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 10/03/2016)

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69 Oct. 3, 2016

Amended APPLICATION to for Leave to File Preliminary Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. Application set for hearing on 10/17/2016 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Compilation of OAH Cases, # 2 Declaration Marlon C. Wadlington, # 3 Proposed Order) (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 10/03/2016)

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70 Oct. 6, 2016

STATUS REPORT Re Production of Documents Pursuant to Magistrate Judge Gail Standish's Civil Minutes filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 10/06/2016)

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71 Oct. 7, 2016

NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish scheduling a Telephonic Discovery Status Conference for 10/13/2016 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. The Court will initiate the call with counsel. Counsel shall notify the Court Clerk via email at earlene_carson@cacd.uscourts.gov of the name and contact telephone number for each counsel appearing on the call THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ec) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/07/2016)

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72 Oct. 7, 2016

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Amended APPLICATION to for Leave to File Preliminary Motion for Summary Judgment 69 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Candis Bowles, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G)(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 10/07/2016)

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73 Oct. 7, 2016

APPLICATION to file document under seal filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Maya Harel, # 2 Proposed Order)(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 10/07/2016)

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74 Oct. 7, 2016

SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document under seal 73 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D..(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 10/07/2016)

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75 Oct. 12, 2016

ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: granting 73 APPLICATION to Seal Document. Re: Sealed Declaration in Support Declaration 74 (rfi) (Entered: 10/12/2016)

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76 Oct. 12, 2016

RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.to Status Report 70 Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Status Report Re Production of Documents (Bowles, Candis) (Entered: 10/12/2016)

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77 Oct. 12, 2016

REPLY In Support of Amended APPLICATION to for Leave to File Preliminary Motion for Summary Judgment 69 filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 10/12/2016)

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78 Oct. 13, 2016

ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: the Court HEREBY orders that Defendants Request is granted. Defendants' Motion shall be filed by 11/21/2016; Plaintiffs' Opposition shall be filed by 12/19/2016; Defendants' Reply shall be filed by 12/26/2016; and, Oral Argument on the Motion will be heard on 1/9/2017 at 1:30 pm. 68 69 (rfi) (Entered: 10/13/2016)

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81 Oct. 13, 2016

MINUTES OF Telephone Discovery Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. The Court confers with counsel regarding the burden of redacting identifying information from students educational records as discussed on the record, and directs counsel to meet and confer to discuss a potential proposal to accomplish this task. Counsel shall submit a joint proposal to the Court via its chambers email account. Court Recorder: CS. (ec) (Entered: 10/14/2016)

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79 Oct. 14, 2016

SEALED DOCUMENT Declaration of Candis Bowles in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants Pasadena Unified School District and Brian McDonald's Application for Leave to File Preliminary Motion for Summary Judgment re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal 75 filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B, # 2 Exhibit C, # 3 Exhibit D)(Stern, Robert) (Entered: 10/14/2016)

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80 Oct. 14, 2016

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D., re Sealed Document, 79 served on October 14, 2016. (Stern, Robert) (Entered: 10/14/2016)

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82 Oct. 24, 2016

NOTICE TO PARTIES by District Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Effective October 31, 2016, Judge O'Connell will be located at the 1st Street Courthouse, COURTROOM 7C on the 7th floor, located at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. All Court appearances shall be made in Courtroom 7C of the 1st Street Courthouse, and all mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the judge's mail box outside the Clerk's Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse. The location for filing civil documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing and for viewing case files and other records services remains at the United States Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Room G-8, Los Angeles, California 90012. The location for filing criminal documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing remains at Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Room 178, Los Angeles, California 90012. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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83 Oct. 25, 2016

DECLARATION of Candis Watson Bowles Re Status of Discovery filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Bowles, Candis) (Entered: 10/25/2016)

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84 Nov. 10, 2016

NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish scheduling a Telephonic Discovery Status Conference for 11/15/2016 3:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. The Court will initiate the call with counsel. Counsel shall notify the Court Clerk via email at earlene_carson@cacd.uscourts.gov of the name and contact telephone number for each counsel appearing on the call.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ec) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/10/2016)

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86 Nov. 15, 2016

MINUTES OF Telephonic Discovery Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish regarding Plaintiffs' Motion To Compel 57 as it pertains to Defendants' production of student educational records at issue in this action. The Court directs counsel to continue to meet and confer regarding this production, and a protective order. Court Recorder: N/A. (ec) (Entered: 11/17/2016)

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85 Nov. 17, 2016

STIPULATION to Continue Defendants' Oral Argument and Briefing Schedule on its Preliminary Motion for Summary Judgment from January 9, 2017 to March 13, 2017 filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 11/17/2016)

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87 Nov. 18, 2016

ORDER RE STIPULATION TO CONTINUE THE PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTAND BRIAN MCDONALD'S PRELIMINARY MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, re Stipulation to Continue, 85 The Court orders the following briefing and hearing schedule: Defendants' Motion shall be filed by January 20, 2017. (rfi) (Entered: 11/18/2016)

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88 Nov. 29, 2016

STIPULATION to Amend the Briefing Schedule for Pasadena Unified School District and Brian McDonald's Preliminary Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiffs D. D., E D., E. D., S. D., T. D., W. D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harel, Maya) (Entered: 11/29/2016)

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89 Dec. 1, 2016

ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, re Stipulation 88 The Court, having considered the Stipulation and good cause appearing, hereby GRANTS the Stipulation (rfi) (Entered: 12/01/2016)

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90 Jan. 19, 2017

STIPULATION to Continue Hearing on Preliminary Motion for Summary Judgement from January 20, 2017 to March 2, 2017 filed by Defendant Pasadena Unified School District.(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 01/19/2017)

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91 Jan. 20, 2017

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Stipulation to Continue 90 . The following error(s) was found: Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) 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. (jloz) (Entered: 01/20/2017)

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92 Jan. 20, 2017

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Stipulation to Continue 90 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 01/20/2017)

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93 Jan. 20, 2017

STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Brief Stay of Discovery filed by Defendant Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 01/20/2017)

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94 Jan. 20, 2017

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 56 filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. Motion set for hearing on 3/13/2017 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Jerell Hill, # 2 Declaration Marlon C. Wadlington, # 3 Exhibit 11, # 4 Exhibit 12, # 5 Exhibit 13, # 6 Exhibit 14, # 7 Exhibit 15, # 8 Proposed Order) (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 01/20/2017)

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95 Jan. 20, 2017

STATEMENT of of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 56 94 filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 01/20/2017)

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96 Jan. 20, 2017

EX PARTE APPLICATION to file document Exhibits 1-10 to Declaration of Jerell Hill under seal filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Marlon C. Wadlington, # 2 Proposed Order)(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 01/20/2017)

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97 Jan. 25, 2017

ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: granting 96 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Seal Document (rfi) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

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98 Jan. 25, 2017

SEALED DOCUMENT Exhibits 1-10 to Declaration of Jerell Hill re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 56 94, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal 97 filed by Defendants Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10)(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

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99 Jan. 25, 2017

ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, re Stipulation to Stay Case 90 The hearing on the Motion for Summary Judgment is continued to 4/17/2017 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 11, 2016

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

individual plaintiff on behalf of class

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

School District

Pasadena 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.

State law

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:16-cv-00984

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Monitor/Master

Order Duration: 2019 - 2024

Issues

General/Misc.:

Education

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mental Illness, Unspecified

Mental impairment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

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