Case: H.P. v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago

1:18-cv-00621 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Jan. 29, 2018

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Case Summary

This is a class action lawsuit challenging the Chicago Public Schools' (CPS) and Illinois State Board of Education's policies for providing special education services to children who do not speak English fluently. The case was filed on January 29, 2018 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiffs claimed that the school district systematically fail to provide CPS students with disabilities, whose parents are Limited English Proficient (“LEP”), with a free app…

This is a class action lawsuit challenging the Chicago Public Schools' (CPS) and Illinois State Board of Education's policies for providing special education services to children who do not speak English fluently. The case was filed on January 29, 2018 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiffs claimed that the school district systematically fail to provide CPS students with disabilities, whose parents are Limited English Proficient (“LEP”), with a free appropriate public education (“FAPE”) as required by federal law by failing to provide translations of documents or competent interpretation services for the LEP parents during the individualized education program (“IEP”) process. Specifically, in their first amended complaint (“FAC”), the plaintiffs alleged violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.; Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 (“Title VI”), 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.; the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1701 et seq.; and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq. The case was eventually assigned to District Judge Sara L. Ellis and Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez.

In May of 2019, Judge Ellis partially granted a motion to dismiss by the defendants, finding that several of the individual plaintiffs' claims were moot. However, she allow the bulk of the lawsuit to move forward.

After nearly two years of settlement negotiations, the plaintiffs were able to reach private settlement agreements with both the City and State defendants and on June 15, 2022 Judge Ellis dismissed the lawsuit. By agreement of the parties, these dismissal were without prejudice, but would convert to dismissals with prejudice in 2025 without further action from the court. There has been no further action in the case

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Judge(s)

Ellis, Sara Lee (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Grant, Melanie R (Illinois)

Morgan, Rachael Jordan (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Bazer, Nicole Beth (Illinois)

Ioppolo, Thomas A. (Illinois)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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1:18-cv-00621

Class Action Complaint

H.P. v. Board of Education v. City of Chicago

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

Complaint
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1:18-cv-00621

First Amended Class Action Complaint

H.P. v. Board of Education v. City of Chicago

Nov. 16, 2018

Nov. 16, 2018

Complaint
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1:18-cv-00621

Opinion and Order

H.P. v. Board of Education v. City of Chicago

May 13, 2019

May 13, 2019

Order/Opinion

385 F.Supp.3d 623

Docket

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Last updated April 28, 2024, 3:05 a.m.

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COMPLAINT filed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.; Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-14055435. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Pribyl, Olga) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

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Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

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CIVIL Cover Sheet (Pribyl, Olga) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Olga Frances Pribyl (Pribyl, Olga) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Margaret Mcauslan Wakelin (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Margo L. Weinstein (Weinstein, Margo) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

PACER

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. (meg, )

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Donna M. Welch (Welch, Donna) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Alec Jason Solotorovsky (Solotorovsky, Alec) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Jennifer Molly Pinsof (Pinsof, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Barry Charlton Taylor (Taylor, Barry) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE by Margo L. Weinstein of Change of Address (Weinstein, Margo) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

Jan. 29, 2018

Jan. 29, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The Court is participating in the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP). The key features and deadlines are set forth in the attached Notice which includes the MIDP Standing Order. Also attached is a checklist for use by the parties. In cases subject to the pilot, all parties must respond to the mandatory initial discovery requests set forth in the Standing Order before initiating any further discovery in this case. Please note: The discovery obligations in the Standing Order supersede the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1). Any party seeking affirmative relief must serve a copy of the attached documents (Notice to Parties and the Standing Order) on each new party when the Complaint, Counterclaim, Crossclaim, or Third-Party Complaint is served. (cc, ) (Entered: 01/30/2018)

Jan. 30, 2018

Jan. 30, 2018

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.. Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago waiver sent on 1/29/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

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WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.. Janice Jackson waiver sent on 1/29/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

PACER
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to the Honorable Sara L. Ellis for all further proceedings. Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 3/2/2018.(cc, ) (Entered: 03/02/2018)

March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith by Thomas A. Ioppolo (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 03/07/2018)

March 7, 2018

March 7, 2018

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.. Illinois State Board Of Education waiver sent on 1/29/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 03/13/2018)

March 13, 2018

March 13, 2018

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WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.. Tony Smith waiver sent on 1/29/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 03/13/2018)

March 13, 2018

March 13, 2018

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: This case having been reassigned to Judge Sara L. Ellis, sets a status hearing for 4/5/2018 at 1:30 PM with reassigned case status report due by 3/29/2018. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

March 19, 2018

March 19, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson by Michael A. Warner, Jr (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

March 19, 2018

March 19, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson by Nicole Beth Bazer (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

March 19, 2018

March 19, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson by Jennifer Ann Smith (Smith, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

March 19, 2018

March 19, 2018

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time (Unopposed) to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

March 19, 2018

March 19, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Warner, Jr for presentment of extension of time 22 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 3/28/2018 at 09:30 AM. (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

March 19, 2018

March 19, 2018

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time (Unopposed) to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/22/2018)

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

PACER
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Amended NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Warner, Jr for presentment of before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 4/5/2018 at 01:45 PM. (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/22/2018)

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

PACER
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STATUS Report Joint Status Report by J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 03/28/2018)

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018

PACER
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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 24 is granted. Defendants' responsive pleading is due by 4/30/18. The Court strikes the status hearing set for 4/5/18 and resets it to 5/3/18 at 1:30 PM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 04/04/2018)

April 4, 2018

April 4, 2018

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint, 1 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2018)

April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Warner, Jr for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, 28 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 5/1/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2018)

April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018

PACER
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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 28 is granted. Defendants' responsive pleading is due by 6/14/18. The Court strikes the status hearing set for 5/3/18 and resets it to 6/20/18 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 04/30/2018)

April 30, 2018

April 30, 2018

PACER
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Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Maria Valdez for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference. (rj, )Mailed notice. (Entered: 05/02/2018)

May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

PACER
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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: This case has been referred to Judge Valdez to conduct a settlement conference. The parties are ordered to appear for status on 5/8/18 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1041 to set a settlement conference date. The parties are further directed to consult with their respective clients before the status date to determine the dates of unavailability for a settlement conference that may be set within the next three to four months. Because of the volume of settlement conferences conducted by Judge Valdez, once a settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no continuance will be granted without a motion showing extreme hardship. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 05/02/2018)

May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

PACER
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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 5/8/18. This case is set to 7/24/18 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1041 for settlement conference. The parties were offered earlier dates. All parties are required to attend the settlement conference. Judge Valdez requires full compliance with the Court's Standing Order on Settlement Conference found on Judge Valdez's website available at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov, or the parties can contact courtroom deputy, Lisa Provine, at (312)408-5135 for a copy. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Court's Standing Order may result in the unilateral cancellation of the settlement conference by the Court. Absent leave from the Court, cancellation will result if the Plaintiff fails to submit to chambers copies of the settlement letters 21 days prior to the settlement conference. Because of the volume of settlement conferences conducted by Judge Valdez, once a settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no continuance will be granted without a motion showing extreme hardship. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2018)

May 8, 2018

May 8, 2018

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Illinois State Board Of Education, Janice Jackson, Tony Smith for extension of time to file answer Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 05/31/2018)

May 31, 2018

May 31, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Warner, Jr for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, 34 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 6/6/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 05/31/2018)

May 31, 2018

May 31, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Luke Christian Ruse (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 06/04/2018)

June 4, 2018

June 4, 2018

PACER
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Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney Jennifer M. Pinsof by J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 06/05/2018)

June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018

PACER
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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 34 is granted. Defendants' responsive pleading is due by 8/28/18. The Court strikes the status date set for 6/20/18 and resets it to 8/7/18 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER
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Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney by J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Solotorovsky, Alec) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER
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MOTION by Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. TO EXCUSE ATTENDANCE OF TWENTY PROPOSED CLASS REPRESENTATIVES AT SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (UNOPPOSED) (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

July 5, 2018

July 5, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE of Motion by Luke Christian Ruse for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief, 40 before Honorable Maria Valdez on 7/11/2018 at 10:15 AM. (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

July 5, 2018

July 5, 2018

PACER
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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Excuse Attendance of Twenty Proposed Class Representatives at Settlement Conference 40 is granted. Motion hearing set for 7/11/18 is stricken. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/09/2018)

July 9, 2018

July 9, 2018

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith by Sarah Hughes Newman (Newman, Sarah) (Entered: 07/11/2018)

July 11, 2018

July 11, 2018

PACER
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WITHDRAWING Margaret Wakelin as counsel for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Wakelin, Margaret) Modified on 7/18/2018 (smm). (Entered: 07/18/2018)

July 18, 2018

July 18, 2018

PACER
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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Settlement conference held. Status hearing set before Judge Valdez on 8/7/12 at 10:00 AM, after status hearing with Judge Ellis, so the parties may report to Judge Valdez on the status of discussions and whether a further conference should be scheduled. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/25/2018)

July 24, 2018

July 24, 2018

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: On the Court's own motion, docket entry 45 is amended as follows: Settlement conference held. Status hearing set before Judge Valdez on 8/7/18 at 10:00 AM, after status hearing with Judge Ellis, so the parties may report to Judge Valdez on the status of discussions and whether a further conference should be scheduled. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/25/2018)

July 25, 2018

July 25, 2018

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 8/7/18 and continued to 8/28/18 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 08/07/2018)

Aug. 7, 2018

Aug. 7, 2018

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing held and continued to 9/6/2018 at 9:30 a.m. Counsel advised the Court that they are unable to reach a settlement at his time but are still open to negotiations. At the next status hearing, counsel to be prepared to report on settlement, and if the parties are still unable to reach a settlement, counsel to propose discovery and responsive pleading dates. Mailed notice (mw, ) (Entered: 08/07/2018)

Aug. 7, 2018

Aug. 7, 2018

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing reset to 9/6/2018 at 1:30 p.m. TIME CHANGE ONLY Mailed notice (mw, ) (Entered: 08/10/2018)

Aug. 10, 2018

Aug. 10, 2018

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 8/28/18. For the reasons stated on the record, status hearing is continued to 9/20/18 at 10:00 a.m. Parties are encouraged to continue settlement discussions. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 08/28/2018)

Aug. 28, 2018

Aug. 28, 2018

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing held and continued to 2/13/2019 at 9:30 a.m. to set close of fact discovery and class motion schedule. Counsel advised the Court that the parties are unable to reach a resolution at this time. Defendants to file their answer by 10/9/2018. MIDPs are due by 11/9/2018; written discovery to issue after 11/23/2018. Mailed notice (mw, ) (Entered: 09/06/2018)

Sept. 6, 2018

Sept. 6, 2018

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Based on the parties' representation to the District Court that a resolution cannot be reached at this time, the status hearing set for 9/20/18 is stricken. All matters relating to the referral of this action having been resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 09/07/2018)

Sept. 7, 2018

Sept. 7, 2018

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson to dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

Oct. 9, 2018

Oct. 9, 2018

PACER
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MEMORANDUM in Support of Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

Oct. 9, 2018

Oct. 9, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE of Motion by Nicole Beth Bazer for presentment of motion to dismiss 53 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/17/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

Oct. 9, 2018

Oct. 9, 2018

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time to file answer (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

Oct. 9, 2018

Oct. 9, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE of Motion by Nicole Beth Bazer for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 56 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/17/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

Oct. 9, 2018

Oct. 9, 2018

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith for extension of time to file answer (unopposed) (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

Oct. 9, 2018

Oct. 9, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE of Motion by Thomas A. Ioppolo for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 58 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/17/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

Oct. 9, 2018

Oct. 9, 2018

PACER
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RESPONSE by J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V.in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time to file answer 56 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of L. Ruse, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 10/16/2018)

Oct. 16, 2018

Oct. 16, 2018

PACER
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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Motion hearing held on 10/17/2018. Defendants' motion to defer filing an answer to Plaintiff's complaint by October 25, 2018 56 is granted. Motion for extension of time (unopposed) to file responsive pleading to complaint by October 19, 2018 58 is granted. Briefing schedule on motion to dismiss 53 : Responses due by 11/16/2018. Replies due by 11/30/2018. Status hearing set for February 13, 2019 at 9:30 AM for ruling on motion to dismiss. MIled notice (rj, ) (Entered: 10/18/2018)

Oct. 17, 2018

Oct. 17, 2018

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ANSWER to Complaint by Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith(Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 10/19/2018)

Oct. 19, 2018

Oct. 19, 2018

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Defendants' ANSWER to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson(Warner, Michael) (Entered: 10/25/2018)

Oct. 25, 2018

Oct. 25, 2018

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REMOVED per court order 75 dated 11/20/2018. (Bazer, Nicole) (Main Document 64 replaced on 11/21/2018) (kp, ). Modified on 11/21/2018 (kp, ). (Entered: 11/09/2018)

Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE by Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith of service of MIDP disclosure (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 11/09/2018)

Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 2018

PACER
66

NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP), filed by Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V.. (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 11/09/2018)

Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 2018

PACER
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MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson to Remove Docket Entry 64 Agreed Motion to Remove Docket Entry 64 (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

Nov. 14, 2018

Nov. 14, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE of Motion by Nicole Beth Bazer for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 67 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 11/20/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

Nov. 14, 2018

Nov. 14, 2018

PACER
69

NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP), filed by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson. (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

Nov. 14, 2018

Nov. 14, 2018

PACER
70

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-15177310. (Morgan, Rachael) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

Nov. 14, 2018

Nov. 14, 2018

PACER
71

STIPULATION (Joint) to Dismiss Two Named Plaintiffs and Defendants' Consent to Plaintiffs Filing First Amended Class Action Complaint (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

Nov. 16, 2018

Nov. 16, 2018

PACER
72

FIRST AMENDED complaint by Hector P., J. M., E. V., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B. against All Defendants and terminating Christy C. and S. C. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

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Nov. 16, 2018

Nov. 16, 2018

Clearinghouse
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RESPONSE by J. B., Miriam B., Rosalba C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V.in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson to dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint 53 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of L. Ruse, # 2 Exhibit A)(Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

Nov. 16, 2018

Nov. 16, 2018

PACER
74

ORDER: Motion by Rachael Morgan for leave to proceed pro hac vice 70 is granted. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 11/19/2018. Mailed notice (nsf, ) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

Nov. 19, 2018

Nov. 19, 2018

PACER
75

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion to remove docket entry 67 is granted. The Clerk is directed to remove docket entry 64 from the docket in this case. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 11/20/2018)

Nov. 20, 2018

Nov. 20, 2018

PACER
76

REPLY by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson Defendants' Reply in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 11/30/2018)

Nov. 30, 2018

Nov. 30, 2018

PACER
77

Defendants' ANSWER to amended complaint by Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson(Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

Dec. 10, 2018

Dec. 10, 2018

PACER
78

MOTION by Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Rosalba C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. for protective order (Stipulated and Agreed) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Agreed Confidentiality Order, # 2 Exhibit B- Redline to NDIL Model Order)(Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 12, 2018

PACER
79

NOTICE of Motion by Luke Christian Ruse for presentment of motion for protective order, 78 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 12/18/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 12, 2018

PACER
80

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Joint motion for entry of agreed protective order 78 is granted. Parties should submit redlined and clean copies of the proposed order to the Court proposed order email. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

Dec. 17, 2018

Dec. 17, 2018

PACER
81

MOTION by Defendants Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith for leave to file Answer to First Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, State Defendants' Answer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint)(Newman, Sarah) (Entered: 02/01/2019)

Feb. 1, 2019

Feb. 1, 2019

PACER
82

NOTICE of Motion by Sarah Hughes Newman for presentment of motion for leave to file, 81 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/6/2019 at 09:30 AM. (Newman, Sarah) (Entered: 02/01/2019)

Feb. 1, 2019

Feb. 1, 2019

PACER
83

Notice of Non-Objection by J. B., Miriam B., Rosalba C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. State Defendants' Motion for Leave to File Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint [ECF No. 81] (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 02/04/2019)

Feb. 4, 2019

Feb. 4, 2019

PACER
84

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: State Defendants' motion for leave to file their answer to Plaintiff's first amended complaint 81 is granted. Movant to file the answer, forthwith. The Court strikes status hearing set for 2/13/2019 and resets it to 2/20/2019 at 9:30 AM. No appearance required on 2/6/2019. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

Feb. 6, 2019

Feb. 6, 2019

PACER
85

AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY Order. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/6/2019. Mailed notice (nsf, ) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

Feb. 6, 2019

Feb. 6, 2019

PACER
86

ANSWER to amended complaint by Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith(Newman, Sarah) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

Feb. 6, 2019

Feb. 6, 2019

PACER
87

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court strikes ruling date set for 2/20/2019 and resets it to 3/28/2019 at 1:30 PM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 02/08/2019)

Feb. 8, 2019

Feb. 8, 2019

PACER
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CERTIFICATE of Service Notice of Service of Defendant Board of Education of the City of Chicago's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiffs by Nicole Beth Bazer on behalf of Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 03/19/2019)

March 19, 2019

March 19, 2019

PACER
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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court strikes ruling date set for 3/28/2019 and resets it to 5/14/2019 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 03/21/2019)

March 21, 2019

March 21, 2019

PACER
90

MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith for extension of time to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents (Joint) (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

April 1, 2019

April 1, 2019

PACER
91

NOTICE of Motion by Thomas A. Ioppolo for presentment of extension of time 90 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 4/9/2019 at 09:45 AM. (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

April 1, 2019

April 1, 2019

PACER
92

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion for extension of time to respond to Plaintiffs' document requests 90 is granted. Defendants should provide responsive documents on a rolling basis as they become available for production and should complete all production of responsive documents no later than 6/3/19. Defendants should further be prepared to discuss the progress of production at the next status hearing set for 5/14/19. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 04/05/2019)

April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019

PACER
93

Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney by J. B., Miriam B., Rosalba C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Morgan, Rachael) (Entered: 04/17/2019)

April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019

PACER
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OPINION AND ORDER. The Court grants in part and denies in part the CPS Defendants' motion to dismiss 53 . The Court dismisses H.P., Victoria G., and Hector P.'s claims against the CPS Defendants. Status hearing set for 5/14/2019 to stand. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 5/13/2019: Mailed notice(rj, ) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

May 13, 2019

May 13, 2019

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing held on 5/14/2019. Fact discovery ordered closed by 11/29/2019. Status hearing set for 9/10/2019 at 9:30 AM to report on discovery and settlement. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

PACER
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NOTICE OF EMAIL NOTIFICATION FAILURE, for document # 95 sent to Attorney Rachael Jordan Morgan returned as: Unknown address error. Mailed to attorney Rachael Jordan Morgan a letter re: bounce back email and a Notification of Change of Address form. Notices have been set to No. Counsel must email the Clerk's Office at Docketing_ILND@ilnd.uscourts.gov when a Notification of Change of Address has been filed to ensure electronic notification is reset. (mc, ) (Entered: 07/22/2019)

July 22, 2019

July 22, 2019

PACER
97

MAIL RETURNED, for document # 96 sent to Rachael Jordan Morgan returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received. (mc, ) (Entered: 09/06/2019)

Aug. 13, 2019

Aug. 13, 2019

PACER
98

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing held on 9/10/2019. Plaintiffs to respond to written discovery by 9/20/2019. Referral reopened for settlement conference. Status hearing set for 12/3/2019 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 09/10/2019)

Sept. 10, 2019

Sept. 10, 2019

PACER
99

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Maria Valdez for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference. (rj, )Mailed notice. (Entered: 09/10/2019)

Sept. 10, 2019

Sept. 10, 2019

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Illinois

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 29, 2018

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

individual student representing 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: Mooted before ruling

Defendants

Chicago Public Schools, School District

Defendant Type(s):

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

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

Title IV, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000c et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Order Duration: 2022 - 2025

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)