Case: Disability Rights Ohio v. Multi-County Juvenile Detention Ctr

2:18-cv-00894 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Filed Date: Aug. 16, 2018

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Jendretzky, Michael (Ohio)

Attorney for Defendant

Bennett, Michelle Renee (District of Columbia)

Hunt, Joseph H. (District of Columbia)

Meluch, Maribeth (Ohio)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Belo, Vladimir P (Ohio)

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2:18-cv-00894

Complaint

Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 23, 2025, 6:53 a.m.

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1

COMPLAINT against The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated ( Filing fee $ 400 paid - receipt number: 0648-6562505), filed by Disability Rights Ohio. (Sjoberg-Witt, Kerstin) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

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2

NOTICE by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio re 1 Complaint Civil Cover Sheet (Osseck, Laura) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

Aug. 17, 2018

Aug. 17, 2018

3

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated on 8/17/2018, answer due 10/16/2018. (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

Aug. 17, 2018

Aug. 17, 2018

5

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura for all further proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on 8/20/2018. (sln) (Entered: 08/20/2018)

Aug. 20, 2018

Aug. 20, 2018

6

NOTICE of Appearance by D Wesley Newhouse, II for Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 08/23/2018)

Aug. 23, 2018

Aug. 23, 2018

7

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Yoder, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Osseck) (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 08/23/2018)

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Osseck

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Aug. 23, 2018

Aug. 23, 2018

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8

NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 8/28/2018 at 10:30 AM before Chief Judge Edmund A. Sargus. (cmw) (Entered: 08/23/2018)

Aug. 23, 2018

Aug. 23, 2018

10

RESPONSE in Opposition re 9 Supplemental MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 08/27/2018)

Aug. 27, 2018

Aug. 27, 2018

9

Supplemental MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 08/27/2018)

Aug. 27, 2018

Aug. 27, 2018

11

ORDER - The Court DIRECTED the parties to file simultaneous briefs on September 1, 2018, indicating whether there is any need to further briefing on the parties motions for emergency injunctive relief and whether the parties anticipate the need for a preliminary injunction hearing. Signed by Chief Judge Edmund A. Sargus on 8/28/2018. (cmw) (Entered: 08/29/2018)

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

Status Conference

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Edmund A. Sargus: Telephone Conference held on 8/28/2018. (Court Reporter: Darla Coulter) (cmw)

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

12

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Newhouse, D) Modified event and text on 9/6/2018 (er). (Entered: 09/04/2018)

Sept. 4, 2018

Sept. 4, 2018

13

BRIEF re 11 Order, by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 09/04/2018)

Sept. 4, 2018

Sept. 4, 2018

14

ORDER - The Court will permit DRO to brief the issue as requested. The DRO may file its supplemental brief in support of its Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by September 14, 2018, and Buckeye Ranch may file a response by September 28, 2018. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary once the briefing is complete. Signed by Chief Judge Edmund A. Sargus on 9/11/20108. (cmw) (Entered: 09/11/2018)

Sept. 11, 2018

Sept. 11, 2018

15

Supplemental Memorandum Supporting re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Hearing, 9 Supplemental MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 09/14/2018)

Sept. 14, 2018

Sept. 14, 2018

16

NOTICE by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated Notice of the Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Inc. of Loss of Requested Video Material (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 09/21/2018)

Sept. 21, 2018

Sept. 21, 2018

17

NOTICE by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio re 15 Supplemental - Supporting, Supplemental Declaration of Laura Osseck (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7) (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

Sept. 28, 2018

Sept. 28, 2018

18

REPLY to Response to Motion re 9 Supplemental MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Robert Peters, # 2 Exhibit A - Email from L. Osseck 8-16-2018, # 3 Exhibit B - Senate Report on Protection and Advocacy For Mentally Ill Persons Act of 1985, # 4 Exhibit C - Final Rule of U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, # 5 Exhibit D - U.S. Government Accountability Offices Report to Congressional Committees) (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

Sept. 28, 2018

Sept. 28, 2018

19

MOTION for Leave to Appear Amicus Curiae and to submit brief in support of Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Inc. by Amicus Acadia Healthcare Company Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit BRIEF OF AMICUS CURIAE ACADIA HEALTHCARE IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT THE BUCKEYE RANCH, INC, # 2 Exhibit Corporate Disclosure Statement (Acadia Healthcare Inc.)) (Belo, Vladimir) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

Sept. 28, 2018

Sept. 28, 2018

20

ANSWER to 1 Complaint filed by The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 10/08/2018)

Oct. 8, 2018

Oct. 8, 2018

21

NOTICE by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio Proffer of Evidence (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 10/11/2018)

Oct. 11, 2018

Oct. 11, 2018

22

AMENDED COMPLAINT against The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated, filed by Disability Rights Ohio. (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

Oct. 12, 2018

Oct. 12, 2018

23

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Stephen Teetor for Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated (Teetor, Matthew) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

Oct. 12, 2018

Oct. 12, 2018

24

NOTICE of Appearance by Michel Marie Jendretzky for Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio (Jendretzky, Michel) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

Oct. 12, 2018

Oct. 12, 2018

25

RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Amicus Curiae and to submit brief in support of Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 10/19/2018)

Oct. 19, 2018

Oct. 19, 2018

26

ANSWER to 22 Amended Complaint filed by The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 10/26/2018)

Oct. 26, 2018

Oct. 26, 2018

27

REPLY to Response to Motion re 19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Amicus Curiae and to submit brief in support of Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Inc. filed by Amicus Acadia Healthcare Company Inc.. (Belo, Vladimir) (Entered: 11/02/2018)

Nov. 2, 2018

Nov. 2, 2018

28

First Amended ANSWER to 22 Amended Complaint and, COUNTERCLAIM against The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated filed by The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Declaration of Robert F. Peters, III, # 2 Exhibit A - Email Communication from DRO, # 3 Exhibit B - Email Communication to DRO) (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 11/07/2018)

Nov. 7, 2018

Nov. 7, 2018

29

Withdrawn per notice ECF No. 38 *** MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings AS TO THE FIFTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF IN DISABILITY RIGHTS OHIOS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Meluch, Maribeth) Modified text on 1/3/2019 (daf). (Entered: 11/13/2018)

Nov. 13, 2018

Nov. 13, 2018

30

NOTICE of Hearing: Discovery Conference set for 11/15/2018 at 2:30 PM via Teleconference before Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura. (agm) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

Nov. 14, 2018

Nov. 14, 2018

Discovery Conference

Nov. 15, 2018

Nov. 15, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura: Discovery Conference held on 11/15/2018. (agm)

Nov. 15, 2018

Nov. 15, 2018

31

NOTICE of Hearing: Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 1/9/2019 at 1:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura. (agm) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

Nov. 16, 2018

Nov. 16, 2018

32

NOTICE by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated re 18 Reply to Response to Motion,, The Buckeye Ranch, Inc.s Proffer of Evidence (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit of Kelli Lady) (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

Nov. 28, 2018

Nov. 28, 2018

33

STIPULATION EXTENSION OF TIME TO MOVE OR PLEAD by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Jendretzky, Michel) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

Nov. 28, 2018

Nov. 28, 2018

Set/Reset Deadlines

Nov. 29, 2018

Nov. 29, 2018

Set/Reset Deadlines: Disability Rights Ohio answer due 12/10/2018. (er)

Nov. 29, 2018

Nov. 29, 2018

34

AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) against The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated, filed by Disability Rights Ohio. (Jendretzky, Michel) (Entered: 12/04/2018)

Dec. 4, 2018

Dec. 4, 2018

35

NOTICE by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio of Filing Second Amended Complaint with Written Consent (Jendretzky, Michel) (Entered: 12/04/2018)

Dec. 4, 2018

Dec. 4, 2018

36

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Counter Defendant Disability Rights Ohio. (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 12/07/2018)

Dec. 7, 2018

Dec. 7, 2018

37

ANSWER to 34 Amended Complaint and, COUNTERCLAIM Against DRO for Declaratory Judgment, Injunctive Relief, Constitutional Deprivations and Attonrey Fees against The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated filed by The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

Dec. 17, 2018

Dec. 17, 2018

38

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Counter Claimant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated, Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated re 29 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings AS TO THE FIFTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF IN DISABILITY RIGHTS OHIOS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 12/18/2018)

Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

39

ORDER granting 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction Hearing. Preliminary Injunction Hearing scheduled for 2/20/2019 at 9:00 a.m. before Chief Judge Sargus, Jr. in courtroom number 2.. Signed by Chief Judge Edmund A. Sargus on 12/18/2018. (cmw) (Entered: 12/18/2018)

Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

40

NOTICE of Hearing: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 2/20/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2 - Columbus before Chief Judge Edmund A. Sargus. (cmw) (Entered: 12/18/2018)

Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

41

RULE 26(f) REPORT by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 01/02/2019)

Jan. 2, 2019

Jan. 2, 2019

42

PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL ORDER: The January 9, 2019 preliminary pretrial conference is VACATED. This case is referred to the March 2019 SETTLEMENT WEEK. Joinder of Parties due by 1/31/2019. Motions to Amend due by 1/31/2019. Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosures due by 3/15/2019. Primary Expert due by 4/28/2019. Rebuttal Expert due by 5/22/2019. Discovery due by 6/30/2019. Dispositive motions due by 7/31/2019. Settlement Demand due by 1/30/2019. Response to Settlement Demand due by 2/14/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 1/3/2019. (daf) (Entered: 01/03/2019)

Jan. 3, 2019

Jan. 3, 2019

43

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 01/07/2019)

Jan. 7, 2019

Jan. 7, 2019

44

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction New date requested 2/11/2019. by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Teetor, Matthew) (Entered: 01/25/2019)

Jan. 25, 2019

Jan. 25, 2019

45

NOTATION ORDER granting 44 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 43 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Responses due by 2/11/2019. By Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 1/28/2019. (agm) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

Jan. 28, 2019

Jan. 28, 2019

46

ORDER - Counsel to confer within five (5) business days and inform Court via email by 2/15/2019 if case should not be set for March 2019 Settlement Week. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 1/28/2019. (agm)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

Jan. 28, 2019

Jan. 28, 2019

47

RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 02/04/2019)

Feb. 4, 2019

Feb. 4, 2019

48

NOTICE by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated re 18 Reply to Response to Motion,, of Filing Corrected Exhibit (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit C) (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 02/12/2019)

Feb. 12, 2019

Feb. 12, 2019

49

MOTION for Leave to File to Appear as Amici Curiae by Amicus Parties Ohio Children's Alliance, beech brook, Hittle House, New Beginnings Residential Treatment Center, St. Joseph Orphanage. (Belo, Vladimir) (Entered: 02/15/2019)

Feb. 15, 2019

Feb. 15, 2019

50

REPLY to Response to Motion re 43 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Jendretzky, Michel) (Entered: 02/18/2019)

Feb. 18, 2019

Feb. 18, 2019

51

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Edmund A. Sargus: Motion Hearing held on 2/20/2019. (Court Reporter: Darla Coulter) (cmw) (Entered: 02/27/2019)

Feb. 27, 2019

Feb. 27, 2019

52

NOTICE by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio of Constitutional Challenge (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 02/28/2019)

Feb. 28, 2019

Feb. 28, 2019

53

NOTICE by Interested Party United States (Wyer, Kathryn) (Entered: 03/15/2019)

March 15, 2019

March 15, 2019

54

NOTATION ORDER - The United States must notify the Court on or before 5/14/2019 whether it intends to intervene or otherwise participate in this matter. By Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 3/18/2019. (agm) (Entered: 03/18/2019)

March 18, 2019

March 18, 2019

Order

March 18, 2019

March 18, 2019

55

ORDER granting ECF No. 7 Disability Rights Ohio's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and granting ECF No. 9 Disability Rights Ohio's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Chief Judge Edmund A. Sargus on 3/26/2019. (cmw) (Entered: 03/26/2019)

March 26, 2019

March 26, 2019

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56

ORDER: Counsel to confer within five (5) business days and inform the Court via e-mail by 5/10/2019 if case should NOT be set for June 2019 Settlement Week. (agm) (Entered: 04/26/2019)

April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019

57

NOTICE by Interested Party United States re 54 Order of Request for Additional Time (Wyer, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

58

Notice of Mediation Conference: Mediator Loriann Fuhrer to conduct Settlement Week Conference on 6/10/2019 at 09:00 AM. (agm) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

May 15, 2019

May 15, 2019

59

NOTATION ORDER - The United States must notify the Court on or before 7/15/2019 whether it intends to intervene or otherwise participate in this matter. By Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 5/16/2019. (agm) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

60

Motion for Contempt by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Newhouse Declaraqtion, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit K) (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

Order

May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

61

Transcript

June 3, 2019

June 3, 2019

62

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 60 Motion for Contempt New date requested 7/4/2019. by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 06/04/2019)

June 4, 2019

June 4, 2019

63

NOTATION ORDER granting 62 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 60 Motion for Contempt Responses due by 7/5/2019. By Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 6/6/2019. (agm) (Entered: 06/06/2019)

June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

64

NOTICE by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio Of Intent to Requst Redaction (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 06/10/2019)

June 10, 2019

June 10, 2019

65

MOTION to Redact 61 Transcript,,,, of the hearing testimony of Robert Peters by Plaintiff Disability Rights Ohio. (Newhouse, D) (Entered: 06/24/2019)

June 24, 2019

June 24, 2019

66

ORDER granting 65 Motion to Redact Portions of the Transcript of the Hearing Testimony of Robert Peters. If either party intends to rely upon the transcript of Mr. Peters testimony, they may file a redacted version on the public docket that redacts only the information protected as confidential. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 6/25/19. (sem) (Entered: 06/25/2019)

June 25, 2019

June 25, 2019

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67

NOTICE by Interested Party United States re 59 Order (Wyer, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/15/2019)

July 15, 2019

July 15, 2019

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68

NOTATION ORDER: The United States must notify the Court on or before 9/16/2019 whether it intends to intervene or otherwise participate in this matter. By Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 7/16/2019. (daf) (Entered: 07/16/2019)

July 16, 2019

July 16, 2019

Order

July 16, 2019

July 16, 2019

69

STIPULATION of Dismissal by Defendant The Buckeye Ranch, Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims) (Meluch, Maribeth) (Entered: 07/31/2019)

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July 31, 2019

July 31, 2019

70

ORDER OF DISMISSAL - The Court hereby GRANTS the parties' Stipulation of Dismissal ECF No. 69 . Signed by Chief Judge Edmund A. Sargus on 8/5/2019. (cmw) (Entered: 08/05/2019)

Aug. 5, 2019

Aug. 5, 2019

71

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 8/5/2019. (cmw) (Entered: 08/05/2019)

Aug. 5, 2019

Aug. 5, 2019

Contempt

Oct. 23, 2019

Oct. 23, 2019

ORDER finding as moot 60 Motion for Contempt. Signed by Judge Edmund A. Sargus on 10/23/2019. (plb)

Oct. 23, 2019

Oct. 23, 2019

Case Details

State / Territory:

Ohio

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 16, 2018

Plaintiffs

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Ohio 2:18-cv-00894

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

P&A access authority

P&A Associational Standing