Case: Meyer & NFB v. Indiana Family and Social Services Admin & Indiana DiBlind and Visual Impairments of Family Resources

COMPLAINT against ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL, filed by SARAH MEYER, CHRISTOPHER MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Filing fee $400, receipt number 0756-5563612) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons)(Crishon, Thomas) (Entered: 08/06/2019)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Proposed Summons

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas E. Crishon on behalf of Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Crishon, Thomas) (Entered: 08/06/2019)

MOTION for Attorney(s) Jessica P. Weber to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-5563808), filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Jessica P. Weber, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Crishon, Thomas) (Entered: 08/06/2019)

MOTION for Attorney(s) Chelsea J. Crawford to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-5563830), filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Chelsea J. Crawford, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Crishon, Thomas) (Entered: 08/06/2019)

MOTION for Attorney(s) Jana Eisinger to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-5563845), filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Jana Eisinger, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Crishon, Thomas) (Entered: 08/06/2019)

Summons Issued as to ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (REO) (Entered: 08/07/2019)

MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (REO) (Entered: 08/07/2019)

PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES before Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson. (JDH) (Entered: 08/07/2019)

ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Chelsea J. Crawford for CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER and THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC. added. Counsel shall register for electronic filing, as required by Local Rule 5-2(a), within 7 days. Copy to Chelsea J. Crawford via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 8/8/2019. (SWM) (Entered: 08/08/2019)

ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Jana Eisinger for CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER and THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC. added. Counsel shall register for electronic filing, as required by Local Rule 5-2(a), within 7 days. Copy to Jana Eisinger via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 8/8/2019. (SWM) (Entered: 08/08/2019)

ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Jessica P. Weber for CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER and THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC. added. Counsel shall register for electronic filing, as required by Local Rule 5-2(a), within 7 days. Copy to Jessica P. Weber via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 8/8/2019. (SWM) (Entered: 08/08/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance by Emily A Munson on behalf of Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Munson, Emily) (Entered: 08/15/2019)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Crawford, Chelsea) (Entered: 08/20/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance by Winston Lin on behalf of Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Lin, Winston) (Entered: 08/26/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jefferson S. Garn on behalf of Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 08/26/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly Earls on behalf of Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 08/26/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance by Parvinder Kaur Nijjar on behalf of Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Nijjar, Parvinder) (Entered: 08/26/2019)

NOTICE of Parties' First Extension of Time, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Lin, Winston) (Entered: 08/26/2019)

RETURN of Service, filed by All Plaintiffs. ADRIENNE SHIELDS served on 8/8/2019; JENNIFER WALTHALL served on 8/8/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proof of Service, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Supporting Documentation)(Crishon, Thomas) (Entered: 08/28/2019)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 9/20/2019 04:00 PM (Eastern Time) in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. Parties shall participate in this conference by counsel. The information needed by counsel of record to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by separate notification. If a proposed Case Management Plan ("CMP") has not yet been filed, the parties are ordered to confer prior to the initial pretrial conference and prepare a proposed CMP. See Order for additional information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 8/29/2019.(SWM) (Entered: 08/29/2019)

Joint CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC. . (Munson, Emily) (Entered: 09/17/2019)

ORDER CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN Approved as Submitted. MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 9/20/2019. Discovery due by 6/6/2020., Dispositive Motions due by 8/6/2020. Status Conference set for 12/19/2019 at 01:30 PM in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (See Order) Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (MAC) (Entered: 09/25/2019)

Defendants' ANSWER to 1 Complaint and Statement of Affirmative Defenses, filed by ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL.(Lin, Winston) (Entered: 09/26/2019)

NOTICE of Service of Initial Disclosures, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Nijjar, Parvinder) (Entered: 11/01/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda J. Terrell on behalf of Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Terrell, Amanda) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

Exhibit List, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC., Witness List, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Weber, Jessica) (Entered: 11/08/2019)

Witness List Initial, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL, Exhibit List Initial, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Nijjar, Parvinder) (Entered: 11/08/2019)

First MOTION for Extension of Time to January 17, 2020 to respond to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nijjar, Parvinder) (Entered: 12/17/2019)

MOTION for Extension of Time to 10/25/2019 to Respond to Plaintiff's Settlement Proposal, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 12/19/2019)

ORDER ON DECEMBER 19, 2019, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - Parties appeared by counsel December 19, 2019, for a telephonic status conference. Discussion was held regarding discovery, settlement, and related matters. Defendants shall show cause by January 2, 2020, why Defendants' counsel should not be sanctioned for failing to serve a settlement response as ordered. [Filing No. 23.] Defendants shall serve a full and complete settlement response by January 23, 2020, with a copy to the Magistrate Judge via e-mail (MJBaker@insd.uscourts.gov). The parties shall confer and file a status report by February 24, 2020, regarding the need for and timing of a settlement conference. Defendants' motion for extension of time [Filing No. 29] is granted in part, and the deadline for Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs' discovery is enlarged to January 10, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (MGG) (Entered: 12/23/2019)

RESPONSE to Order to Show Cause, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 01/02/2020)

MARGINAL ENTRY re 33 Response to Order to Show Cause: The order to show cause is discharged. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 1/3/2020.(SWM) (Entered: 01/03/2020)

ORDER granting Defendants' 31 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Settlement Proposal. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, Defendants are given a seven day extension of time to respond to Plaintiffs' settlement proposal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 1/3/2020. (SWM) (Entered: 01/03/2020)

MOTION to Withdraw Attorney Appearance of Parvinder K. Nijjar, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 01/21/2020)

ORDER granting 36 Motion to Withdraw Attorney Appearance. Attorney Parvinder Kaur Nijjar withdrawn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 1/23/2020. (SWM) (Entered: 01/24/2020)

NOTICE of Substitution of Appearance by Sarah Ann Hurdle replacing Winston Lin and Amanda J. Terrell on behalf of ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Hurdle, Sarah) Modified on 2/5/2020 (MRI). (Entered: 02/04/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary D. Price on behalf of Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Price, Zachary) (Entered: 02/06/2020)

ORDER re Defendants' 38 Notice of Appearance and Notice of Substitution of Counsel. Curtis T. Hill Jr., Attorney General of Indiana, having notified the Court that Sarah H. Shields, Deputy Attorney General, shall be substituted as counsel for Defendants Jennifer Walthall, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, and Adrienne Shields, in her official capacity as Director of the Indiana Division of Family Resources in place of Winston Lin, Deputy Attorney General, and Amanda J. Terrell, former Deputy Attorney General. The Clerk is hereby directed to update the docket in this case to reflect that the appearances of Winston Lin, Deputy Attorney General, and Amanda J. Terrell, former Deputy Attorney General, are withdrawn and to enter the appearance of Sarah H. Shields, Deputy Attorney General, for the Defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 2/6/2020. (SWM) (Entered: 02/06/2020)

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information. Consistent with Local Rule 5-3, Sarah Ann Hurdle hereby notifies the Clerk of the court of changed contact information. (Hurdle, Sarah) (Entered: 02/07/2020)

MOTION for Attorney(s) Joseph B. Espo to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-5870413), filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Joseph B. Espo, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Crishon, Thomas) (Entered: 02/20/2020)

ORDER granting 42 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Joseph B. Espo for CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER and THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC. added. Counsel shall register for electronic filing, as required by Local Rule 5-2(a), within 7 days. Copy to Joseph B. Espo via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 2/21/2020. (SWM) (Entered: 02/21/2020)

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by All Plaintiffs. (Weber, Jessica) (Entered: 02/24/2020)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 3/26/2020 11:30 AM in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. Parties shall appear by counsel. The information needed by counsel of record to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by separate notification. The purpose of this conference is to address the need for and timing of a settlement conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 3/16/2020.(SWM) (Entered: 03/16/2020)

TRIAL SETTING AND NOTICE OF FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE - This cause is hereby set for a Bench Trial before Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on April 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 202 of the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. A Final Pretrial Conference is also set for March 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 202 of the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Counsel are reminded of the required pretrial preparation deadlines set forth in paragraph VIII of the case management plan, dkt. 23 . Counsel are further reminded to review the undersigneds Practices and Procedures, available at docket 8 . Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 3/26/2020.(JDH) (Entered: 03/26/2020)

ORDER ON MARCH 26, 2020, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - Parties appeared by counsel March 26, 2020, for a telephonic status conference. Discussion was held regarding settlement and related matters. The parties shall continue their settlement discussions and use their best efforts to narrow and resolve the settlement issues. The parties shall notify the Magistrate Judge, either by filing a status report or by a joint letter submitted (not filed) electronically, of the status of settlement negotiations and the suggested timing of a settlement conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (MGG) (Entered: 04/03/2020)

Unopposed MOTION to Modify Deadlines in Case Management Plan, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Crawford, Chelsea) (Entered: 04/21/2020)

ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 49 Motion to Modify Deadlines in Case Management Plan. See Order for established deadlines. The magistrate judge recommends that the trial date be vacated and reset in or after May 2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 4/27/2020.(SWM) (Entered: 04/28/2020)

ORDER RESETTING TRIAL AND FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE - Upon the recommendation by the magistrate judge 50, the April 19, 2021 jury trial and the March 24, 2021 final pretrial conference dates are VACATED. The Jury Trial is reset for June 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. and the Final Pretrial Conference is also reset for May 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 202 of the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Counsel are reminded of the required pretrial preparation deadlines set forth in paragraph VIII of the case management plan and the undersigned's Practices and Procedures. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 5/7/2020.(JDH) (Entered: 05/07/2020)

STATUS REPORT (Parties' Joint Status Report) by ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

MARGINAL ENTRY re 52 Joint Status Report - The parties shall file an updated status report by June 19, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 5/15/2020.(SWM) (Entered: 05/15/2020)

ORDER ON MAY 21, 2020, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - Parties appeared by counsel May 21, 2020, for a telephonic status conference to address three discovery disputes during a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition. For the reasons, and in the manner, set forth on the deposition transcript, the Court resolved these disputes. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (Entered: 05/21/2020)

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by All Plaintiffs. (Crawford, Chelsea) (Entered: 06/19/2020)

MARGINAL ENTRY re 55 Status Report - The parties shall file another status report regarding settlement by July 31, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 6/23/2020.(SWM) (Entered: 06/23/2020)

Unopposed MOTION to Modify Deadlines in Case Management Plan, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

STATUS REPORT by CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Espo, Joseph) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

ORDER denying Defendants' 57 Motion to Modify CMP Deadlines. CMP deadlines already have been enlarged, and the pending requested enlargements seemingly would require that the trial date be reset again. The parties have indicated that settlement is not likely, so they must dedicate their efforts to litigating this matter with the existing deadlines (Marginal Notation). Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 8/3/2020. (MAC) (Entered: 08/03/2020)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to September 4, 2020 to Serve Expert Disclosures, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

ORDER granting Defendant's 60 Motion to Extend the Expert Disclosure Deadline to 9/4/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 8/6/2020. (SWM) (Entered: 08/07/2020)

Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 08/07/2020)

ORDER granting Parties' 61 Joint Motion for a briefing schedule for their dispositive motions. See Order for established deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 8/10/2020. (SWM) (Entered: 08/10/2020)

Statement of Claims by All Plaintiffs. (Crishon, Thomas) (Entered: 08/12/2020)

Statement of Defenses by All Defendants. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 08/13/2020)

MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Intentionally Left Blank Page, # 2 Ex. Index to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - C. Meyer Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - S. Meyer Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Christopher Meyer's Answers to Defs. Interogs, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Sarah Meyer's Answers to Defs Interrogs, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 5 - NFB's Answers to Def's Interrogs, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 6 -Defs.' Objs. and Answers to Pls.' Reqs. for Admission, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 7 - Shields's Third Supp. Interrog. Answers, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 8 - Jennifer Sullivan Supp. Interrog. Answers, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 9 - KaitiShelton-Affidavit, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 10 - C. Meyer Affidavit, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit 11 - President Riccobono Dep. Transcripts Excerpts, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit 12 - A. Shields Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit 13 - J. Holliday Transcript Dep. Excerpts, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit 14 - S. Beam Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit 15 - J. Montgomery Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 18 Exhibit Exhibit 16 - FSSA 30(b)(6) A. Shields Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 19 Exhibit Exhibit 17 - FSSA 30(b)(6) J. Linder Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 20 Exhibit Exhibit 18 - DFR 30(b)(6) A. Shields Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 21 Exhibit Exhibit 19 - DFR 30(b)(6) J. Montgomery Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 22 Exhibit Exhibit 20 - G. Hart Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 23 Exhibit Exhibit 21 - T Youngblood Savage Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 24 Exhibit Exhibit 22 - Jennifer Dunnam Dep. Transcript Excerpts, # 25 Exhibit Exhibit 23 - Affidavit of J. Dunnam (Ex. A - CV; Ex. B - Expert Report), # 26 Exhibit Exhibit 24 - Affidavit of T. Youngblood Savage (Ex. A - CV; Ex. B - Expert Report; Ex. C - Supplemental Expert Report), # 27 Exhibit Exhibit 25 - Christopher Meyer Case Notes, # 28 Exhibit Exhibit 26 - Sarah Meyer Dates of Eligibility, # 29 Exhibit Exhibit 27 - Sarah Meyer ICES CLRC, # 30 Exhibit Exhibit 28 - Christopher Meyer April 10, 2018 Letter, # 31 Exhibit Exhibit 29 - Email Thread_ ADA_Compliance August 7, 2019, # 32 Exhibit Exhibit 30 - Email Thread_ ADA_Compliance September 24, 2019, # 33 Exhibit Exhibit 31 - Email Thread_ ADA_Compliance September 12, 2019, # 34 Exhibit Exhibit 32 - S. Meyer Braille Request, # 35 Exhibit Exhibit 33 - Email Thread re Braille documents, # 36 Exhibit Exhibit 34 - Invoice from Vision Aid Systems, # 37 Exhibit Exhibit 35 - Kaitlin Shelton CLRC ICES, # 38 Exhibit Exhibit 36 - Email Thread re Ron Mis Testing, # 39 Exhibit Exhibit 37 - Summary of Detailed Case History for Christopher Meyer, # 40 Text of Proposed Order 2020-10-06__ProposedOrder-Plaintiffs-Motion-for-Summary-Judgment)(Crawford, Chelsea) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

1 Intentionally Left Blank Page

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2 Ex. Index to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment

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3 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - C. Meyer Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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4 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - S. Meyer Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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5 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Christopher Meyer's Answers to Defs. Interogs

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6 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Sarah Meyer's Answers to Defs Interrogs

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7 Exhibit Exhibit 5 - NFB's Answers to Def's Interrogs

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8 Exhibit Exhibit 6 -Defs.' Objs. and Answers to Pls.' Reqs. for Admissi

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9 Exhibit Exhibit 7 - Shields's Third Supp. Interrog. Answers

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10 Exhibit Exhibit 8 - Jennifer Sullivan Supp. Interrog. Answers

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11 Exhibit Exhibit 9 - KaitiShelton-Affidavit

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12 Exhibit Exhibit 10 - C. Meyer Affidavit

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13 Exhibit Exhibit 11 - President Riccobono Dep. Transcripts Excerpts

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14 Exhibit Exhibit 12 - A. Shields Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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15 Exhibit Exhibit 13 - J. Holliday Transcript Dep. Excerpts

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16 Exhibit Exhibit 14 - S. Beam Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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17 Exhibit Exhibit 15 - J. Montgomery Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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18 Exhibit Exhibit 16 - FSSA 30(b)(6) A. Shields Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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19 Exhibit Exhibit 17 - FSSA 30(b)(6) J. Linder Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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20 Exhibit Exhibit 18 - DFR 30(b)(6) A. Shields Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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21 Exhibit Exhibit 19 - DFR 30(b)(6) J. Montgomery Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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22 Exhibit Exhibit 20 - G. Hart Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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23 Exhibit Exhibit 21 - T Youngblood Savage Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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24 Exhibit Exhibit 22 - Jennifer Dunnam Dep. Transcript Excerpts

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25 Exhibit Exhibit 23 - Affidavit of J. Dunnam (Ex. A - CV; Ex. B - Expert Report)

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26 Exhibit Exhibit 24 - Affidavit of T. Youngblood Savage (Ex. A - CV; Ex. B - Expe

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27 Exhibit Exhibit 25 - Christopher Meyer Case Notes

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28 Exhibit Exhibit 26 - Sarah Meyer Dates of Eligibility

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29 Exhibit Exhibit 27 - Sarah Meyer ICES CLRC

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30 Exhibit Exhibit 28 - Christopher Meyer April 10, 2018 Letter

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31 Exhibit Exhibit 29 - Email Thread_ ADA_Compliance August 7, 2019

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32 Exhibit Exhibit 30 - Email Thread_ ADA_Compliance September 24, 2019

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33 Exhibit Exhibit 31 - Email Thread_ ADA_Compliance September 12, 2019

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34 Exhibit Exhibit 32 - S. Meyer Braille Request

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35 Exhibit Exhibit 33 - Email Thread re Braille documents

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36 Exhibit Exhibit 34 - Invoice from Vision Aid Systems

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37 Exhibit Exhibit 35 - Kaitlin Shelton CLRC ICES

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38 Exhibit Exhibit 36 - Email Thread re Ron Mis Testing

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39 Exhibit Exhibit 37 - Summary of Detailed Case History for Christopher Meyer

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40 Text of Proposed Order 2020-10-06__ProposedOrder-Plaintiffs-Motion-for-Summary-J

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Witness List (Final), filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL, Exhibit List (Final), filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 66 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Crawford, Chelsea) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

Witness List Plaintiffs' Final Witness and Exhibit Lists, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Crawford, Chelsea) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

AMENDED* ORDER RESETTING TRIAL AND FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE - Upon the recommendation by the magistrate judge 50, the April 19, 2021 bench* trial and the March 24, 2021 final pretrial conference dates are VACATED. The Bench* Trial is reset for June 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. and the Final Pretrial Conference is also reset for May 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 202 of the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Counsel are reminded of the required pretrial preparation deadlines set forth in paragraph VIII of the case management plan and the undersigned's Practices and Procedures. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 10/27/2020.(JDH) (Entered: 10/27/2020)

Designation of Evidence re 66 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment (Defendant's Cross Motion for Summary Judgment), filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Christopher Meyer, # 2 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Sarah Meyer, # 3 Exhibit Excerpts from 30(B)(6) Deposition of National Federation of the Blind, # 4 Exhibit Christopher Meyer Supplemental Answers to Def. Interrogatories, # 5 Exhibit Affidavit of Adrienne Shields, # 6 Exhibit Affidavit of Jared Linder, # 7 Exhibit Affidait of Jeffrey Montogmery, # 8 Exhibit Expert Report of Terri Youngblood Savage, # 9 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Terri Youngblood Savage, # 10 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Jennifer Dunnam, # 11 Exhibit Affidavit of Ty Moser, # 12 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Adrienne Shields, # 13 Exhibit Excerpts from Def. Responses to First Requests for Admissions)(Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 11/04/2020)

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 11/04/2020)

BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 72 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 11/04/2020)

APPENDIX of Exhibits in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment by CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Mark Riccobono 30(b)(6) Deposition Transcript Excerpts, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Adrienne Shields Deposition Transcript Excerpts ACE, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Jennifer Dunnam Deposition Transcript Excerpts, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4 - Jeffrey Montgomery Deposition Transcript Excerpts, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5 - FSSA 30(b)(6) Jared Linder Deposition Transcript Excerpts, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6 - DFR 30(b)(6) Adrienne Shields Deposition Transcript Excerpts, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 7 - Terri Youngblood-Savage Deposition Transcript Excerpts, # 8 Affidavit Ex. 8 - Terri Youngblood-Savage Affidavit)(Crawford, Chelsea) Modified on 12/3/2020 (JDC). created link to 75 (Entered: 12/02/2020)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 72 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Crawford, Chelsea) (Entered: 12/02/2020)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 66 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment and Reply in Support of Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment [ECF 72], filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 12/16/2020)

Designation of Evidence re 76 Response in Opposition to Motion and Reply in Support of Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment [ECF 72], filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Deposition Excerpts of Terry Youngblood Savage, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Adrienne Shields, # 3 Exhibit Affidavit of Allison Taylor, # 4 Exhibit Deposition Excerpts of Christopher Meyer)(Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 12/16/2020)

Surreply re 72 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Surreply to Defendants' Reply in Support of Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Crawford, Chelsea) (Entered: 12/23/2020)

MOTION to Exclude Expert Testimony at Trial, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Defendants' Proposed Order to Exclude Expert Testimony at Trial)(Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 02/01/2021)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 79 MOTION to Exclude Expert Testimony at Trial, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony at Trial)(Crawford, Chelsea) (Entered: 02/16/2021)

REPLY in Support of Motion re 79 MOTION to Exclude Expert Testimony at Trial, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER WALTHALL. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 02/23/2021)

ORDER denying 66 Motion for Summary Judgment; denying 72 Motion for Summary Judgment. Pursuant to rulings contained in this Order, the following issues remain for trial:Whether Plaintiffs' claims are moot because of Defendants' remedial actions; Whether Defendants' print communications violate Title II and Section 504;and Whether Defendants' websites violate Title II and Section 504. The Clerk is further DIRECTED to correct the docket to reflect that Defendant Jennifer Walthall's name is now Jennifer Sullivan. The Court requests that the magistrate judge again meet with the parties, in an attempt to facilitate an agreed resolution. (SEE ORDER FOR MORE DETAILS.) Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 3/25/2021. (JDC) Modified on 4/27/2021 (MRI). (Entered: 03/25/2021)

SCHEDULING ORDER: This matter is set for a telephonic status conference at 11 a.m. (Eastern) on April 2, 2021, before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. Parties shall appear by counsel. The information needed by counsel of record to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by separate notification. The purpose of this conference is to address case status and settlement in light of the Court's ruling on Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. [Filing No. 82 ]. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 3/26/2021.(SWM) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

ORDER ON APRIL 2, 2021, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE AND ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE AND RELATED DEADLINES - The parties appeared by counsel April 2, 2021, for a telephonic status conference. Discussion was held regarding case status and settlement. Plaintiff shall serve an updated settlement proposal by April 9, 2021, and Defendants shall serve an updated response by April 16, 2021, with copies to the Magistrate Judge via email (MJBaker@insd.uscourts.gov). This matter is set for a telephonic settlement conference at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on April 26, 2021. **SEE ORDER** Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (MGG) (Entered: 04/05/2021)

ORDER ON APRIL 26, 2021, TELEPHONIC SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE - Parties appeared in person and by counsel April 26, 2021, for a telephonic settlement conference. Settlement discussions held, but no settlement was reached. Defendants shall serve Plaintiffs with an updated settlement proposal by April 28, 2021. The parties shall continue their settlement discussions and their efforts to reach a meeting of the minds in the draft settlement, and be prepared to update the Magistrate Judge on settlement and continue these discussions at a telephonic status conference on May 3, 2021, at 4 p.m., at which the parties must appear by counsel. The call-in instructions will be issued by separate order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (MGG) (Entered: 04/27/2021)

ORDER ON MAY 3, 2021, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - Parties appeared by counsel May 3, 2021, for a telephonic status conference. Discussion was held regarding settlement. Conference concluded without further order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (MGG) (Entered: 05/04/2021)

FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER. The final pretrial conference in this action is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 20, 2021 in Room 202, United States Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, and a four-day bench trial is set to begin on June 14, 2021. To facilitate the final pretrial conference and ultimately the trial, the Court now ORDERS as follows. (See Order for additional details and deadlines). Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 5/4/2021. (MAC) (Entered: 05/04/2021)

ORDER SETTTING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - This cause is set for a telephonic status conference at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time) on May 14, 2021. Parties shall participate in this conference by counsel. The information needed by counsel of record to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by separate notification. The purpose of this conference is to discuss settlement and other related matters.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 5/11/2021.(MGG) (Entered: 05/11/2021)

Exhibit List, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Espo, Joseph) (Entered: 05/11/2021)

Witness List, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Espo, Joseph) (Entered: 05/11/2021)

Witness List Deposition Designations, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Espo, Joseph) (Entered: 05/11/2021)

Witness List, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER SULLIVAN. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 05/11/2021)

Exhibit List, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER SULLIVAN. (Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 05/11/2021)

Witness List Deposition Designations, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER SULLIVAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 77 C. Meyer Deposition Designation, # 2 Exhibit Ex 78 S Meyer Deposition Designation, # 3 Exhibit Ex 79 M. Riccobono Deposition Designation, # 4 Exhibit Ex 80 Dunnam Deposition Designation, # 5 Exhibit Ex 81 Savage Deposition Designation)(Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 05/11/2021)

ORDER - Defendants' Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony at Trial, 79, is DENIED. Ms. Youngblood Savage's testimony and expert report will be admissible at trial. (SEE ORDER). Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 5/13/2021. (MAC) (Entered: 05/13/2021)

Exhibit List Amended Final Exhibit List, filed by Plaintiffs CHRISTOPHER MEYER, SARAH MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Espo, Joseph) (Entered: 05/14/2021)

ORDER SETTTING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - This cause is set for a telephonic status conference at 2 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 18, 2021. Parties shall participate in this conference by counsel. The information needed by counsel of record to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by separate notification. The purpose of this conference is to discuss settlement and other related matters.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 5/18/2021.(MGG) (Entered: 05/18/2021)

ORDER ON MAY 18, 2021, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE AND ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - Parties appeared by counsel May 18, 2021, for a telephonic status conference.**SEE ORDER** Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (MGG) (Entered: 05/18/2021)

ORDER ON JUNE 18, 2021, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - Plaintiffs appeared in person and by counsel and Defendants appeared by counsel June 18, 2021, for a telephonic status conference. Discussion was held regarding settlement and reported that this case is settled. Therefore, any pending motions are denied as moot, and all previously ordered dates relating to discovery, filings, schedules, conferences and trial, if any, are vacated. Accordingly, the parties shall file a stipulation of dismissal within 60 days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (MGG) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to September 3, 2021 in which to 105 Status ConferenceTerminate Deadlines and Hearings, filed by Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER SULLIVAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Earls, Kelly) (Entered: 08/18/2021)

ORDER granting Defendant's 106 Motion for Extension of Time to File Stipulation of Dismissal to 9/3/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 8/19/2021. (SWM) (Entered: 08/19/2021)

STIPULATION of Dismissal, as to Plaintiffs SARAH MEYER, CHRISTOPHER MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC., Defendants ADRIENNE SHIELDS, JENNIFER SULLIVAN, filed by SARAH MEYER, CHRISTOPHER MEYER, THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, INC.. (Espo, Joseph) (Entered: 08/30/2021)

CLOSED DISMISSED - Dismissal with prejudice acknowledged 108 . (Marginal Entry). Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 8/31/2021. (MAC) (Entered: 08/31/2021)