Case: K.B. v. Michigan Department of Health Human Services

1:18-cv-11795 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Filed Date: June 6, 2018

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Case Summary

This class action case was filed in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, on June 6, 2018, by the Michigan Protection and Advocacy system.  The case was assigned to District Judge Thomas L. Ludington and Magistrate Judge Patricia T. Morris.  The lawsuit alleged violations of the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. There was a mutual interim agreement stipulated to on August 4, 2020 and as revised on November 23, 2021, on April 25, 202, and August 2, 2022.  The motion for certifying the class was granted in favor of the plaintiffs on November 3, 2022.

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Ajlouny, Jonathan (Michigan)

Cody, Mark A. (Michigan)

Conway, John J. (Michigan)

Attorney for Defendant

Bergh, Tracy E. (Michigan)

Boone, Precious Synott (Michigan)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
64

1:18-cv-11795

Order to Extend and Amend Interim Agreement

K.B. v. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

Order/Opinion
71

1:18-cv-11795

First Amended Class Action Complaint

D.D. v. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Feb. 13, 2022

Feb. 13, 2022

Complaint
77

1:18-cv-11795

Plaintiffs’ Amended Motion for Class Certification

D.D. v. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022

Pleading / Motion / Brief
83

1:18-cv-11795

Opinion and Order Granting Plaintiff's Amended Motion for Class Certification

D.D. v. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Nov. 3, 2022

Nov. 3, 2022

Order/Opinion

639 F.Supp.3d 639

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7061270/kb-by-mother-next-friend-and-guardian-tb-v-michigan-department-of/

Last updated Feb. 24, 2024, 3:06 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT filed by All Plaintiffs against All Defendants with Jury Demand. Plaintiff requests summons issued. Receipt No: 0645-6762305 - Fee: $ 400. County of 1st Plaintiff: Roscommon - County Where Action Arose: Lapeer - County of 1st Defendant: Ingham. [Previously dismissed case: No] [Possible companion case(s): None] (Honigman, David) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER
2

NOTICE of Appearance by Gerard V. Mantese on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Mantese, Gerard) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER
3

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Emily S. Fields appearing on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Fields, Emily) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER
4

SUMMONS Issued for *Nick Lyon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Richard Snyder* (SKra) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER

A United States Magistrate Judge of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form is available for download at http://www.mied.uscourts.gov (SKra)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER
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ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Chris E. Davis appearing on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Davis, Chris) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER
6

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Andrea L. Rizor appearing on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Rizor, Andrea) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER
7

NOTICE of Appearance by Theresamarie Mantese on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Mantese, Theresamarie) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

PACER
8

Notice of Corrected Judicial Assignment due to Clerical Error: Reassigned from * District Judge Bernard A. Friedman* and *Magistrate Judge Stephanie Dawkins Davis* to District Judge Thomas L. Ludington and Magistrate Judge Patricia T. Morris (SSch) (Entered: 06/07/2018)

June 7, 2018

June 7, 2018

PACER
9

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Kristin M. Heyse appearing on behalf of Nick Lyon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Richard Snyder (Heyse, Kristin) (Entered: 06/19/2018)

June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018

PACER
10

CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. Nick Lyon served on 6/11/18. (Mantese, Gerard) (Entered: 06/19/2018)

June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018

PACER
11

CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. Richard Snyder served on 6/11/18. (Mantese, Gerard) (Entered: 06/19/2018)

June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018

PACER
12

CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. MI Dept. of Health and Human Services served on 6/11/18. (Mantese, Gerard) (Entered: 06/19/2018)

June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018

PACER
13

STIPULATION AND ORDER to Extend Deadline for Defendants to File Responsive Pleading. (Responsive Pleading due by 7/23/2018.) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 06/20/2018)

June 20, 2018

June 20, 2018

PACER
14

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: John J. Conway, III appearing on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Conway, John) (Entered: 07/24/2018)

July 24, 2018

July 24, 2018

PACER
15

STIPULATION AND ORDER to Extend Deadline for Defendants to File Responsive Pleading re 1 Complaint. (Response due by 8/15/2018.) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 07/27/2018)

July 27, 2018

July 27, 2018

PACER
17

MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support by Nick Lyon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Richard Snyder. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A Notice for PS, # 3 Exhibit B Notice for JW, # 4 Exhibit C Notice for MB, # 5 Exhibit D Notices for GG, # 6 Exhibit E Guba v. Huron Cty., # 7 Exhibit F DaJour B. v. City of New York, # 8 Exhibit G Rumburg v. Sec'y of the Army) (Heyse, Kristin) (Entered: 09/07/2018)

Sept. 7, 2018

Sept. 7, 2018

PACER
18

NOTICE OF HEARING on 17 MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support. Motion Hearing set for 11/14/2018 at 3:30 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 09/12/2018)

Sept. 12, 2018

Sept. 12, 2018

PACER
19

RESPONSE to 17 MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support filed by All Plaintiffs. (Honigman, David) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

Sept. 28, 2018

Sept. 28, 2018

PACER
20

RESPONSE to 17 MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support Corrected filed by All Plaintiffs. (Honigman, David) (Entered: 10/02/2018)

Oct. 2, 2018

Oct. 2, 2018

PACER
21

REPLY to Response re 17 MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A - Gen. Aviation, Inc. v. Cessna Aircraft Co., # 3 Exhibit B - John B. v. Emkes, # 4 Exhibit C - Unan v. Lyon) (Heyse, Kristin) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

Oct. 12, 2018

Oct. 12, 2018

PACER
22

[PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO FILE SUR-REPLY IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS] SUR-REPLY re 17 MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support and Reply filed by D.P. by guardian, T.P., G.G. by mother and Next Friend M.G., G.P. by parent and Next Friend A.P., J.W. by guardian S.P., K.B. by mother, Next Friend, and guardian T.B., M.B. by mother, Next Friend, and guaridan T.B., P.S. by guardian, M.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit B - J.E. v. Wong, 2016 WL 4275590, # 4 Exhibit C - Agreement Between Michigan Department of Health and Human Services And PIHP) (Conway, John) Modified on 10/30/2018 (KWin). (Entered: 10/29/2018)

Oct. 29, 2018

Oct. 29, 2018

RECAP

TEXT-ONLY NOTICE: Motion Hearing on 11/14/2018 is Cancelled re 17 MOTION to Dismiss. 17 Motion to Dismiss and 22 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply will be Decided on the Filed Papers. (KWin)

Nov. 7, 2018

Nov. 7, 2018

PACER
23

ORDER Denying 22 Motion For Leave to File a Sur-Reply. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 11/07/2018)

Nov. 7, 2018

Nov. 7, 2018

PACER
24

MOTION for Corrected Judicial Assignment by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan Map, # 3 Exhibit 2 Instructions for Attorneys Completing Civil Cover Sheet (Form JS 44), # 4 Exhibit 3 Civil Cover Sheet (Form JS 44), # 5 Exhibit 4 ECF User Manual, # 6 Exhibit 5 Declaration of Dr. Todd Lininger) (Honigman, David) (Entered: 11/08/2018)

Nov. 8, 2018

Nov. 8, 2018

PACER
25

Amended MOTION re 24 MOTION for Corrected Judicial Assignment by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan Map, # 3 Exhibit 2 Instructions for Attorneys Completing Civil Cover Sheet (Form JS 44), # 4 Exhibit 3 Civil Cover Sheet (Form JS 44), # 5 Exhibit 4 ECF User Manual, # 6 Exhibit 5 Declaration of Dr. Todd Lininger) (Honigman, David) (Entered: 11/09/2018)

Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 2018

PACER

TEXT-ONLY ORDER Finding as Moot 24 Motion for Corrected Judicial Assignment by all Plaintiffs as Amended 25 Motion for Corrected Judicial Assignment was Filed for Consideration. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin)

Nov. 19, 2018

Nov. 19, 2018

PACER
26

Notice of Determination of Motion Without Oral Argument re 25 Amended MOTION re 24 MOTION for Corrected Judicial Assignment. (KWin) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

Nov. 19, 2018

Nov. 19, 2018

PACER
27

RESPONSE to 25 Amended MOTION re 24 MOTION for Corrected Judicial Assignment filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A - Fee v. Inland Lakes Management, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 71917 (E.D. Mich. 2006), p. *4, # 3 Exhibit B - Christner v. Wal-Mart Stores E., L.P., 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 62607 (E.D. Mich. 2010), p. *3, # 4 Exhibit C - Morton v. Wright, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16352 (E.D. Mi. 2007), pp. *27-29, # 5 Exhibit D - MRP Props., LLC, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 194841 (E.D. Mich. 2017), p. *2, # 6 Exhibit E - Energy Conversion Devices Liquidation Trust v. Trina Solar Ltd., 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 82726 (E.D. Mich. 2014), pp. *7-8) (Heyse, Kristin) (Entered: 11/20/2018)

Nov. 20, 2018

Nov. 20, 2018

PACER
28

REPLY to Response re 25 Amended MOTION re 24 MOTION for Corrected Judicial Assignment filed by All Plaintiffs. (Honigman, David) (Entered: 11/26/2018)

Nov. 26, 2018

Nov. 26, 2018

PACER
29

ORDER Denying Plaintiffs' 25 Motion for Corrected Judicial Assignment and Granting Defendants' 17 Motion to Dismiss in Part. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

Feb. 6, 2019

Feb. 6, 2019

RECAP
30

ANSWER to Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by All Defendants. (Heyse, Kristin) (Entered: 02/20/2019)

Feb. 20, 2019

Feb. 20, 2019

PACER
31

MOTION for Reconsideration re 29 Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion - Free by All Defendants. (Heyse, Kristin) (Entered: 02/20/2019)

Feb. 20, 2019

Feb. 20, 2019

PACER
32

ORDER Directing Response from Plaintiffs to 31 Motion for Reconsideration. Response due by 4/1/2019. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 03/19/2019)

March 19, 2019

March 19, 2019

PACER
33

NOTICE of Appearance by Mark A. Cody on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Cody, Mark) (Entered: 03/22/2019)

March 22, 2019

March 22, 2019

PACER
34

RESPONSE to 31 MOTION for Reconsideration re 29 Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion - Free filed by All Plaintiffs. (Honigman, David) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

April 1, 2019

April 1, 2019

PACER
35

ORDER Denying Defendants' 31 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 05/24/2019)

May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019

RECAP
36

ORDER to Submit Material for Case Management Order. (Short Statements Submitted to CM/Utilities/Proposed Orders due by 6/10/2019.) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 05/24/2019)

May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019

PACER
37

Case Management and SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 1/21/2020; Settlement Conference set for 1/29/2020 at 3:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington; Dispositive Motion Cut-off set for 2/28/2020; Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/9/2020 at 2:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington; Jury Trial set for 6/23/2020 at 8:30 AM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (Refer to image for additional dates) (KWin) (Entered: 06/20/2019)

June 20, 2019

June 20, 2019

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Abigail Koelzer Coursolle on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Coursolle, Abigail) (Entered: 07/01/2019)

July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019

PACER
39

Stipulated Qualified PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 07/12/2019)

July 12, 2019

July 12, 2019

PACER
40

NOTICE TO APPEAR: Status Conference re Submission of Proposed Modification Order of Current Scheduling Dates set for 12/19/2019 at 11:00 AM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 11/25/2019)

Nov. 25, 2019

Nov. 25, 2019

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington: Status Conference held on 12/19/2019. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (KWin)

Dec. 19, 2019

Dec. 19, 2019

PACER
41

ORDER Vacating 37 Scheduling Order and Scheduling Status Conference. (Status Conference set for 2/11/2020 at 4:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington.) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 12/23/2019)

Dec. 23, 2019

Dec. 23, 2019

PACER

Text-Only Notice of Hearing Cancelled

Dec. 23, 2019

Dec. 23, 2019

PACER

TEXT-ONLY NOTICE: 37 Scheduling Order is Vacated: Discovery 1/21/2020; Settlement Conference on 1/29/2020; Dispositive Motion Cut-off 2/28/2020; Final Pretrial Conference 6/9/2020 and Jury Trial 6/23/2020 are Cancelled. (KWin)

Dec. 23, 2019

Dec. 23, 2019

PACER
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ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jonathan Nabeel Ajlouny appearing on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Ajlouny, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/11/2020)

Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington: Status Conference held on 2/11/2020. Disposition: Scheduling Order to Issue. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (KWin)

Feb. 11, 2020

Feb. 11, 2020

PACER
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Scheduling Order. ( TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 3/16/2020 at 2:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington, TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 4/16/2020 at 4:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. ***For Each Conference Use Call-In Number: 888-808-6929; Access Code: 9250878#***) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 03/10/2020)

March 10, 2020

March 10, 2020

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington: Telephonic Status Conference held on 3/16/2020. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (KWin)

March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Tracy E. Van den Bergh on behalf of Nick Lyon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Richard Snyder. (Van den Bergh, Tracy) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

March 18, 2020

March 18, 2020

PACER

Text-Only Notice of Hearing Cancelled

April 8, 2020

April 8, 2020

PACER

TEXT-ONLY NOTICE: Telephonic Status Conference on 4/16/2020 is Cancelled and Will Be Rescheduled by Order. (KWin)

April 8, 2020

April 8, 2020

PACER
45

STIPULATION AND ORDER to Amend 3/10/2020 Scheduling Order. ( TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 6/23/2020 at 2:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington (From 4/16/2020), and TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 7/15/2020 at 2:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (Call-in Information to be Provided in Separate Email to Counsel.) ) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

April 9, 2020

April 9, 2020

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington: Telephonic Status Conference held on 6/23/2020. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (KWin)

June 23, 2020

June 23, 2020

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Kyle M. Williams on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Kyle) (Entered: 07/06/2020)

July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020

PACER
47

MOTION for Withdrawal of Attorney Andra L. Rizor by All Plaintiffs. (Rizor, Andrea) (Entered: 07/06/2020)

July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020

PACER
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ORDER Granting 47 Motion to Withdraw Attorney.. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

July 15, 2020

July 15, 2020

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington: Telephonic Status Conference held on 7/15/2020. (TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 8/11/2020 at 3:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. *Counsel will Receive Separate Email with Call-In Number.* ) (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (KWin)

July 15, 2020

July 15, 2020

PACER

~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

July 15, 2020

July 15, 2020

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly Lewis on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/24/2020)

July 24, 2020

July 24, 2020

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/11/2020. ( TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 11/4/2020 at 3:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. Counsel Will Receive a Separate Email with Call-In Number. ) (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (KWin)

Aug. 11, 2020

Aug. 11, 2020

PACER
50

Interim AGREEMENT. (KWin) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

Aug. 11, 2020

Aug. 11, 2020

PACER
51

STIPULATION AND ORDER Allowing Plaintiffs to File Their Motion for Class Certification After Settlement Negotiations. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

Aug. 11, 2020

Aug. 11, 2020

PACER

~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Aug. 11, 2020

Aug. 11, 2020

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie M. Service on behalf of Nick Lyon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Richard Snyder. (Service, Stephanie) (Entered: 10/28/2020)

Oct. 28, 2020

Oct. 28, 2020

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington: Telephonic Status Conference held on 11/4/2020. (TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 4/5/2021 at 3:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. Counsel will receive a Separate Email with Call-In Number. ) (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (KWin)

Nov. 4, 2020

Nov. 4, 2020

PACER

~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Nov. 4, 2020

Nov. 4, 2020

PACER
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STIPULATION AND ORDER to Extend Interim Agreement. (Interim Agreement Extended until 4/2/2021. ) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

PACER
54

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Whicker on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Whicker, Joshua) (Entered: 01/13/2021)

Jan. 13, 2021

Jan. 13, 2021

PACER
55

Stipulation and Order for Substitution of Attorney. (Attorney Precious Synott Boone for Nick Lyon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Richard Snyder added.) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 02/09/2021)

Feb. 9, 2021

Feb. 9, 2021

PACER
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STIPULATION To Extend Interim Agreement by All Defendants (Service, Stephanie) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington: Telephonic Status Conference held on 4/5/2021. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (KWin)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

PACER
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Stipulation and Order to Extend Interim Agreement and to Allow Plaintiffs to Move to File an Amended Complaint After Settlement Negotiations. (Interim Agreement Extended Until 6/1/2021.) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 04/12/2021)

April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

PACER
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STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending the Interim Agreement. ( Interim Agreement Extended to 9/1/2021. ) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 06/03/2021)

June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

PACER
59

STIPULATION AND ORDER to Dismiss Defendant Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 06/14/2021)

June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

PACER
60

ORDER for Substitution of Attorney with stipulation. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 08/20/2021)

Aug. 20, 2021

Aug. 20, 2021

PACER
61

STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending the Interim Agreement. (Interim Agreement Extended to 12/1/2021. ) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 09/02/2021)

Sept. 2, 2021

Sept. 2, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie M. Service on behalf of Nick Lyon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. (Service, Stephanie) Modified on 9/21/2021 (TTho).[APPEARANCE WILL BE RE-FILED. INCORRECT ATTORNEY LOGIN USED] (Entered: 09/21/2021)

Sept. 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Mark E. Donnelly on behalf of Nick Lyon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. (Donnelly, Mark) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

Sept. 22, 2021

Sept. 22, 2021

PACER
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STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending and Amending the Interim Agreement. (Interim Agreement is Extended Until 2/1/2022.) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 11/23/2021)

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

Clearinghouse
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NOTICE TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE: Telephonic Status Conference set for 1/11/2022 at 4:00 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. Counsel will Receive a Separate Email with Call-In Number. (KWin) (Entered: 11/23/2021)

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

PACER
66

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorney Joshua Whicker for on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Proposed Order of Withdrawal) (Whicker, Joshua) (Entered: 12/17/2021)

Dec. 17, 2021

Dec. 17, 2021

PACER
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RE-NOTICE TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE: Telephonic Status Conference RE-set for 1/27/2022 at 4:30 PM before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington (From 1/11/2022). (KWin) (Entered: 12/22/2021)

Dec. 22, 2021

Dec. 22, 2021

PACER
68

ORDER of Withdrawal of Appearance of Joshua L. Whicker Per 66 Notice. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 12/22/2021)

Dec. 22, 2021

Dec. 22, 2021

PACER

Minute Entry for telephonic proceedings before District Judge Thomas L. Ludington: Telephonic Status Conference held on 1/27/2022. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (KWin)

Jan. 27, 2022

Jan. 27, 2022

PACER
69

STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending and Amending Interim Agreement. (Interim Agreement Extended to 11/23/2022. ) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

Feb. 3, 2022

Feb. 3, 2022

PACER
70

STIPULATION TO AMEND COMPLAINT by All Plaintiffs (Williams, Kyle) (Entered: 02/13/2022)

Feb. 13, 2022

Feb. 13, 2022

PACER
71

AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by G.G. by mother and Next Friend M.G., G.P. by parent and Next Friend A.P., L.G. by her parent and Next Friend T.G., S.W. by his parent and Next Friend C.W., M.M. by his parent and Next Friend C.C., K.M. by his parent and guardian L.M., D.D.by his parent and Next Friend B.N. against All Defendants. NEW PARTIES ADDED. (Williams, Kyle) (Entered: 02/13/2022)

Feb. 13, 2022

Feb. 13, 2022

Clearinghouse
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STIPULATION AND ORDER to Extend Time for Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' 71 First Amended Complaint. (Response due by 3/31/2022.) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

Feb. 17, 2022

Feb. 17, 2022

PACER
73

Stipulation and Order for Substitution of Counsel. Attorney Nicholas Abed Gable Added for All Plaintiffs. Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

Feb. 17, 2022

Feb. 17, 2022

PACER
74

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re 71 Amended Complaint, (Gable, Nicholas) (Entered: 03/21/2022)

March 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

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75

ANSWER to Amended Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by All Defendants. (Service, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/31/2022)

March 31, 2022

March 31, 2022

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76

MOTION to Certify Class by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Gable, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/08/2022)

April 8, 2022

April 8, 2022

PACER
77

Amended MOTION to Certify Class by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Gable, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/11/2022)

1 Index of Exhibits

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2 Exhibit

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3 Exhibit

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4 Exhibit

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5 Exhibit

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April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022

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STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending and Amending the Interim Agreement. (Interim Agreement Extended to 8/1/2022. ) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 04/25/2022)

April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022

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RESPONSE to 77 Amended MOTION to Certify Class filed by All Defendants. (Service, Stephanie) (Entered: 05/02/2022)

May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022

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STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending and Amending the Interim Agreement. (Interim Agreement Extended Until 11/23/2022. ) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 08/02/2022)

Aug. 2, 2022

Aug. 2, 2022

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Notice to Appear

Sept. 12, 2022

Sept. 12, 2022

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Status Conference

Sept. 21, 2022

Sept. 21, 2022

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Case Details

State / Territory: Michigan

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 6, 2018

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

individual plaintiffs seeking class action status

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Mich. Dept. of Health Human Svc, State

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

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

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mental impairment