Case: Disability Rights Washingon v. Regence Blueshield

2:13-cv-01214 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: July 11, 2013

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) This class-action lawsuit challenged Regence Blueshield and Cambia Health Solutions, Inc. for violating the Washington and Federal Parity Acts and implementing regulations. The complaint alleged that the defendants had a standard practice of insurance discrimination against thousands of Washington children with developmental disabilities.

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Judge(s)

Jones, Richard A. (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Hamburger, Eleanor (Washington)

Spoonemore, Richard E (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Little, James Derek (Washington)

Marisseau, Medora A (Washington)

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2:13-cv-01214

Complaint

July 11, 2013

July 11, 2013

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1 July 11, 2013

COMPLAINT (ERISA Class Action) against defendant(s) All Defendants (Receipt # 0981-3272936), filed by K. M., B. S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan, Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Regence BlueShield, # 3 Summons Cambia Health Solutions)(Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

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2 July 11, 2013

Summons issued electronically as to defendant Regence BlueShield. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.)(PM) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

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3 July 11, 2013

NOTICE REGARDING LACK OF PROPER SIGNATURE. The 1 Complaint, filed on 7/11/2013 was improperly signed by RICHARD SPOONEMORE. Pursuant to FRCP Rule 11 and LCR 83.2(a), signatures must comply with Section III(L) of the Electronic Filing Procedures, which states, "An electronically filed pleading or other document which requires an attorney's signature must have the signors' names printed or typed on the line and under all signature lines." Do not re-file this document;please be sure all future documents are properly signed. Thank you. (PM) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

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4 July 11, 2013

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re: Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion by Plaintiffs B.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. Noting Date 8/2/2013, (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

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5 July 11, 2013

MOTION to Certify Class (Neurodevelopmental Subclass) by Plaintiffs B.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. Noting Date 8/2/2013, (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

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6 July 11, 2013

Redacted DECLARATION of E.S. filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re: Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion, 5 MOTION to Certify Class (Neurodevelopmental Subclass) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (5-73)-Plan, # 2 Exhibit B (74-83)-Redacted Araijo Report, # 3 Exhibit C (84-92)-Redacted Gray Report, # 4 Exhibit D (93-96)-Redacted Long Report, # 5 Exhibit E (97-98)-Redacted Wagner Report, # 6 Exhibit F (99-102)-Redacted Regence denial)(Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

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7 July 11, 2013

DECLARATION of Stephen T. Glass, M.D. filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re: Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion, 5 MOTION to Certify Class (Neurodevelopmental Subclass) (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

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8 July 11, 2013

Redacted DECLARATION of L.M. filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re: Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion, 5 MOTION to Certify Class (Neurodevelopmental Subclass) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-G redacted, bookmarked)(Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

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9 July 11, 2013

DECLARATION of Eleanor Hamburger filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re: Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion, 5 MOTION to Certify Class (Neurodevelopmental Subclass) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-F, # 2 Exhibit G, # 3 Exhibit H, # 4 Exhibit I-J, # 5 Exhibit K-N, # 6 Exhibit O-S)(Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

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Judge Marsha J. Pechman added. (PM)

July 11, 2013

NOTICE Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1 Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan and The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement by 7/18/2013. Thank you. (PM)

10 July 12, 2013

MINUTE ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE by Judge Marsha J. Pechman, United States District Judge; This matter is transferred to the Honorable Richard A. Jones, United States District Judge. The caption for this case shall hereinafter be C13-1214-RAJ. (TF) (Entered: 07/12/2013)

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11 July 17, 2013

AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Leonard Haguen as Registered Agent for Regence BlueShield on 7/12/2013, filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/17/2013)

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12 July 17, 2013

AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Leonard Haguen as Registered Agent for Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., f/k/a The Regence Group on 7/12/2013, filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/17/2013)

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13 July 18, 2013

AMENDED COMPLAINT (REDACTED) (ERISA Class Action) against defendant(s) All Defendants, filed by K.M., B.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan, Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan.(Hamburger, Eleanor) Modified on 7/19/2013 (CL). (Entered: 07/18/2013)

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14 July 18, 2013

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Medora A Marisseau on behalf of Defendants Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield. (Marisseau, Medora) (Entered: 07/18/2013)

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15 July 24, 2013

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Re: Preliminary Injunction and Class Certification Briefing Schedule by parties re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re: Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion, 5 MOTION to Certify Class (Neurodevelopmental Subclass). (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 07/24/2013)

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16 July 25, 2013

MINUTE ORDER by Richard A. Jones, United States District Judge. The court GRANTS the parties' stipulation re preliminary injunction and class certification briefing schedule, docket no. 15 . The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate the pending motions. Plaintiffs may file revised motions for preliminary injunction and class certification no later than August 1, 2013. (CL) (Entered: 07/25/2013)

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17 Aug. 1, 2013

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. Noting Date 9/20/2013, (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 08/01/2013)

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18 Aug. 1, 2013

DECLARATION of Eleanor Hamburger filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-C)(Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 08/01/2013)

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19 Aug. 1, 2013

DECLARATION of Mark Stroh filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 08/01/2013)

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20 Aug. 1, 2013

MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. Noting Date 9/20/2013, (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 08/01/2013)

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21 Sept. 6, 2013

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Protective Order by parties. (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 09/06/2013)

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22 Sept. 11, 2013

MINUTE ORDER, by Judge Richard A Jones. The parties have submitted a Stipulated Protective Order for the court's consideration (Dkt. # 21 ).The court will take no action on the document the parties submitted. Paragraph 2 of the model stipulated protective order adopted by this District requires the parties to set forth with specificity the confidential material that shall be subject to the protective order. The court finds the fourth bullet point of Paragraph 2 of the parties' submission to be too broad and vague to provide sufficient specificity as to the materials to be protected. This order is without prejudice to a new submission that corrects the deficiency noted above. (VE) (Entered: 09/11/2013)

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23 Sept. 13, 2013

RESPONSE, by Defendant Regence BlueShield, to 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Little, James) (Entered: 09/13/2013)

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24 Sept. 13, 2013

DECLARATION of Dr. Diane Stein filed by Defendant Regence BlueShield re 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass (Little, James) (Entered: 09/13/2013)

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25 Sept. 13, 2013

DECLARATION of Thomas Wickizer, PhD. filed by Defendant Regence BlueShield re 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass (Little, James) (Entered: 09/13/2013)

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26 Sept. 13, 2013

RESPONSE, by Defendant Regence BlueShield, to 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Little, James) (Entered: 09/13/2013)

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27 Sept. 13, 2013

DECLARATION of J. Derek Little filed by Defendant Regence BlueShield re 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion, 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit)(Little, James) (Entered: 09/13/2013)

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28 Sept. 20, 2013

REPLY, filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan, TO RESPONSE to 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 09/20/2013)

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29 Sept. 20, 2013

REPLY, filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan, TO RESPONSE to 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 09/20/2013)

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30 Sept. 20, 2013

DECLARATION of Eleanor Hamburger (Supplemental) filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass, 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-I)(Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 09/20/2013)

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31 Sept. 20, 2013

DECLARATION of Mark Stroh (Supplemental) filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass, 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 09/20/2013)

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32 Sept. 25, 2013

SURREPLY filed by Defendant Regence BlueShield re 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass, 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion (Marisseau, Medora) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

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33 Sept. 26, 2013

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney James Derek Little on behalf of Defendants Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield. (Little, James) (Entered: 09/26/2013)

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34 Oct. 11, 2013

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield. (Marisseau, Medora) (Entered: 10/11/2013)

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35 Oct. 11, 2013

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield. (Marisseau, Medora) (Entered: 10/11/2013)

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36 Oct. 11, 2013

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER (STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER) by parties. (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 10/11/2013)

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37 Oct. 11, 2013

PRAECIPE re 36 Stipulation (STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER) by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulated Protective Order (corrected))(Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 10/11/2013)

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38 Oct. 22, 2013

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones. (CL) (Entered: 10/22/2013)

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39 Nov. 14, 2013

NOTICE of Additional Authority ; filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 11/14/2013)

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40 Dec. 13, 2013

ANSWER to 13 Amended Complaint, and Affirmative Defenses by Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield.(Marisseau, Medora) (Entered: 12/13/2013)

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41 Dec. 19, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion "Notice of Additional Evidence re: Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief" by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 12/19/2013)

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42 Dec. 20, 2013

MINUTE ORDER by Richard A. Jones, United States District Judge. The court ORDERS plaintiffs to SHOW CAUSE why the court should not strike the evidence submitted by plaintiffs for the first time on reply (Dkt. ## 30 - 31 ), particularly where the court is not inclined to allow defendants an opportunity to submit supplemental evidence. Plaintiffs memoranda shall not exceed five pages, and it shall be filed no later than December 27, 2013. (CL) (Entered: 12/20/2013)

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43 Dec. 20, 2013

STANDING ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones. The court STRIKES Dkt. # 41 , and will not consider it because the court did not authorize the filing of supplemental evidence. The court also STRIKES Dkt. # 39 , and will not consider it because it provides additional argument that the court did not authorize. Plaintiffs may re-file the notice of additional authority consistent with this order. (CL)

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44 Dec. 20, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 12/20/2013)

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45 Dec. 26, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass, 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A-B)(Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 12/26/2013)

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46 Dec. 27, 2013

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 12/27/2013)

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47 Jan. 6, 2014

NOTICE of Request for Video Recording of Oral Argument on Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Motion to Certify Class on 1/22/2014 at 2:00 PM before Richard A. Jones. Parties must submit PARTY RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR VIDEO RECORDING before 1/13/2014. Please Note: This form must not be filed electronically with the Court. (VE) (Entered: 01/06/2014)

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Set Oral Argument on 17 Motion for Preliminary Injunction re: Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion and 20 Motion to Certify Class: MOTION HEARING set for 1/22/2014 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 13106 before Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE)

48 Jan. 7, 2014

NOTIFICATION REGARDING PROPOSED VIDEO RECORDING. All parties have consented to the video recording of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Motion to Certify Class on 1/22/2014 at 2:00 PM. Unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judge, the proceeding will be video recorded as part of the CAMERAS Pilot Project. (VE) (Entered: 01/07/2014)

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49 Jan. 17, 2014

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 20 MOTION to Certify Class Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass by Defendant Regence BlueShield (Little, James) (Entered: 01/17/2014)

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50 Jan. 22, 2014

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Richard A. Jones - Dep Clerk: Victoria Ericksen; Pla Counsel: Richard Spoonemore, Eleanor Hamburger; Def Counsel: Medora Marriseau, James Little; CR: Debbie Zurn; MOTION HEARING held on 1/22/2014 re 17 Motion for Preliminary Injunction re Neurodevelopmental Therapy Age Exclusion and 20 Motion to Certify Class, Prospective Neurodevelopmental Subclass. The Court hears argument of counsel and takes this matter under advisement. (VE) (Entered: 01/23/2014)

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51 Jan. 24, 2014

ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones; The Court GRANTS pltfs' 17 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and GRANTS pltfs' 20 Motion to Certify Class. (TF)

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52 Jan. 28, 2014

ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT. FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 2/7/2014, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 2/14/2014, Joint Status Report due by 2/21/2014, by Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE) (Entered: 01/28/2014)

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53 Feb. 3, 2014

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER re: Class Notice by parties re 51 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Certify Class. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Class Notice)(Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 02/03/2014)

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54 Feb. 6, 2014

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones. Based on the stipulation of the parties, docket no. 53 , IT IS ORDERED that the form of notice attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved, and Regence is directed to mail a copy of this notice to all of its Washington insureds under ERISA-governed plans in Washington State within 50 days of the date of this Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (CL)

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55 Feb. 7, 2014

MOTION for Reconsideration re 51 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Certify Class by Defendants Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield. (Little, James) (Entered: 02/07/2014)

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56 Feb. 10, 2014

MINUTE ORDER - RE: 55 MOTION for Reconsideration re 51 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Certify Class filed by Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield by Judge Richard A Jones. (MD) (Entered: 02/10/2014)

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57 Feb. 13, 2014

NOTICE OF APPEAL (14-35108) to Ninth Circuit by Defendants Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield. Filing Fee $505, Receipt number 0981-3507450. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Little, James) Modified on 2/14/2014; added CCA case number (LMK). (Entered: 02/13/2014)

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58 Feb. 14, 2014

ORDER of USCA (14-35108) as to 57 Notice of Appeal, filed by Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield;The appeal filed February 13, 2014 is a preliminary injunction appeal. The mediation questionnaire is due three days after the date of this order. The courts records reflect that the notice of appeal was filed during the pendency of a timely filed motion listed in Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a)(4). The notice of appeal is therefore ineffective until entry of the order disposing of the last such motion outstanding. See Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(4). Accordingly, appellate proceedings other than mediation shall be held in abeyance pending the district courts resolution of the pending motion. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (LMK) (Entered: 02/14/2014)

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59 Feb. 18, 2014

RESPONSE, by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan, to 55 MOTION for Reconsideration re 51 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Certify Class . (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 02/18/2014)

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60 Feb. 21, 2014

REPLY, filed by Defendants Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield, TO RESPONSE to 55 MOTION for Reconsideration re 51 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Certify Class (Little, James) (Entered: 02/21/2014)

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61 Feb. 27, 2014

ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones. The court DENIES Dfts' 55 Motion for Reconsideration of the court's order granting preliminary injunction and class certification. Dkt. # 59 . The court expressly removes footnote 22 in its January 24, 2014 order (Dkt. # 51 at 22 n.22), and amends it with the court's reasoning above regarding Article III standing. The court will file an amended order to reflect that change. (CL)

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62 Feb. 27, 2014

AMENDED ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones. This Order amends, docket no. 51 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Certify Class. (CL)

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63 March 6, 2014

Joint MOTION to Stay re 54 Stipulation and Order, JOINT AND AGREED MOTION TO STAY CASE AND CLASS NOTICE PENDING SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/6/2014, (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 03/06/2014)

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64 March 7, 2014

ORDER RE: STAY PENDING SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS by Judge Richard A Jones. The court STAYS this case for 60 days. Either party may move, prior to the expiration of 60 days, to lift the stay if an impasse is declared by that party. The Court also STAYS the requirement that Regence send notice (attached as Exhibit A to Docket No. 54 ) to all current Regence Washington insureds on its ERISA-governed plans by March 28, 2014. If an impasse is declared, the Court will set a new deadline for the mailing of class notices. (CL)

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65 March 7, 2014

AMENDED Notice of Appeal as to 58 Order of USCA,,, 57 Notice of Appeal, by Defendants Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., Regence BlueShield. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Little, James) (Entered: 03/07/2014)

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66 May 13, 2014

Joint MOTION to Stay re 64 Order on Motion to Stay, Case Stayed,,,, Continue Stay of Case and Class Notice by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/13/2014, (Hamburger, Eleanor) (Entered: 05/13/2014)

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67 May 15, 2014

ORDER re: CONTINUED STAY by Judge Richard A Jones. The court STAYS this case until June 30, 2014. (CL)

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68 June 26, 2014

Joint MOTION to Stay re 64 Order on Motion to Stay, Case Stayed,,,, 54 Stipulation and Order, 67 Order on Motion to Stay "JOINT AND AGREED MOTION TO CONTINUE STAY OF CASE AND CLASS NOTICE" by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 6/26/2014, (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 06/26/2014)

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69 June 30, 2014

ORDER Granting 68 Joint Motion to Stay until August 14, 2014 by Judge Richard A Jones.(LMK)

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70 Aug. 18, 2014

Joint MOTION to Continue JOINT AND AGREED MOTION TO CONTINUE STAY OF CASE AND CLASS NOTICE by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/18/2014, (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

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71 Aug. 20, 2014

ORDER re 70 Motion to Continue to Stay by Judge Richard A Jones. The Court, having found good cause, STAYS this case until September 11, 2014.(LMK) (Entered: 08/20/2014)

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72 Sept. 24, 2014

NOTICE of Settlement by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 09/24/2014)

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73 Oct. 13, 2014

MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement re 72 Notice of Settlement by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 1-3) Noting Date 10/24/2014, (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 10/13/2014)

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74 Oct. 13, 2014

Unopposed MOTION to Certify Class NDT and ABA Settlement Subclasses by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. Noting Date 10/24/2014, (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 10/13/2014)

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75 Oct. 13, 2014

DECLARATION of Richard E. Spoonemore filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 73 MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement re 72 Notice of Settlement, 74 Unopposed MOTION to Certify Class NDT and ABA Settlement Subclasses (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-F, # 2 Exhibit G-H, # 3 Exhibit I-O)(Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 10/13/2014)

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76 Oct. 13, 2014

PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 73 MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement re 72 Notice of Settlement, 74 Unopposed MOTION to Certify Class NDT and ABA Settlement Subclasses (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 10/13/2014)

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Oct. 14, 2014

Noting Date Reset re 73 MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement: Noting Date is reset to 10/31/2014 pursuant to LCR 7(d)(3). (VE)

Oct. 14, 2014

Noting Date Reset re 74 Unopposed MOTION to Certify Class, NDT and ABA Settlement Subclasses: Noting Date is reset to 11/7/2014 pursuant to LCR 7(d)(3). (VE)

77 Dec. 5, 2014

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER RE ASURIS ENROLLEES by parties (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Marisseau, Medora) (Entered: 12/05/2014)

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78 Feb. 9, 2015

ORDER denying pltfs' 73 Motion for preliminary approval of settlement agreement. Pltfs may file a renewed motion by 2/27/15; granting pltfs' 74 Motion to Certify Class by Judge Richard A Jones.(RS)

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79 Feb. 11, 2015

Unopposed MOTION Renewed Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement re 73 MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement re 72 Notice of Settlement, 78 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Certify Class by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Opt Out Form Instructions (clean copy), # 2 Exhibit B, Opt Out Form Instructions (redlined copy), # 3 Proposed Order [Revised]) Noting Date 2/11/2015, (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 02/11/2015)

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80 Feb. 13, 2015

Unopposed MOTION to Supplement Class Notice Forms (Unopposed Motion) re 77 Stipulation, 73 MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement re 72 Notice of Settlement by Defendant Regence BlueShield. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/13/2015, (Marisseau, Medora) (Entered: 02/13/2015)

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81 April 22, 2015

ORDER granting 79 Renewed Unopposed MOTION for Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement and 80 Unopposed MOTION to Supplement Class Notice Forms by Judge Richard A. Jones. Please see order for details. The first paragraph of the opt-out f orm contains a typographical error and also contains confusing language which may mislead class members. The court directs plaintiffs' counsel to make modifications as stated in the order prior to commencing direct-mail notice to class members. (VE)

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82 May 13, 2015

MOTION for Attorney Fees, Costs and Incentive Awards by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. Noting Date 9/11/2015, (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 05/13/2015)

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83 May 13, 2015

DECLARATION of Stephen T. Glass, M.D. filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 82 MOTION for Attorney Fees, Costs and Incentive Awards (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 05/13/2015)

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84 May 13, 2015

DECLARATION of Mark Stroh filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 82 MOTION for Attorney Fees, Costs and Incentive Awards (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 05/13/2015)

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85 May 13, 2015

Redacted DECLARATION of L.M. filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 82 MOTION for Attorney Fees, Costs and Incentive Awards (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 05/13/2015)

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86 May 13, 2015

Redacted DECLARATION of E.S. filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 82 MOTION for Attorney Fees, Costs and Incentive Awards (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 05/13/2015)

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87 July 31, 2015

NOTICE TO EXCLUDE AND OBJECTION filed by Brian P. Howell and Rose Howell (Attachments: # 1 Notice to Exclude filed in King County Superior Court)(PM) (Entered: 08/04/2015)

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88 Aug. 26, 2015

Unopposed MOTION Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Final Approval of Settlement Agreement by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan. Noting Date 9/11/2015, (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

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89 Aug. 26, 2015

DECLARATION of Richard E. Spoonemore in Support of Final Approval of Settlement Agreement (Exs. C and E Filed Under Seal Pursuant to FRCP 5.2) filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 88 Unopposed MOTION Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Final Approval of Settlement Agreement (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-J Redacted)(Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

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90 Aug. 26, 2015

UNREDACTED SEALED 89 Declaration,,, by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-J UNREDACTED)(Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

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91 Aug. 26, 2015

PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 88 Unopposed MOTION Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Final Approval of Settlement Agreement (1) Granting Final Approval of Settlement Agreement; (2) Approving Disbursements Pursuant to Settlement Agreement; (3) Approving Opt-Outs; (4) Authorizing the Payment of Late Claims; and (5) Directing a Cy Pres Hearing (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

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92 Sept. 3, 2015

PLEASE DISREGARD. WRONG IMAGE POSTED. WILL FILE CORRECT DOCUMENT. REPLY, filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan, TO RESPONSE to 82 MOTION for Attorney Fees, Costs and Incentive Awards, 88 Unopposed MOTION Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Final Approval of Settlement Agreement (Spoonemore, Richard) Modified on 9/3/2015 (PM). (Entered: 09/03/2015)

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93 Sept. 3, 2015

REPLY, filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan, TO RESPONSE to 82 MOTION for Attorney Fees, Costs and Incentive Awards, 88 Unopposed MOTION Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Final Approval of Settlement Agreement (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

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94 Sept. 3, 2015

DECLARATION of Richard Spoonemore filed by Plaintiffs B.S., Disability Rights Washington, E.M., E.S., Garrigan Lyman Group Health Benefit Plan, K.M., L.M., R.S., The Western Clearing Corporation Health Benefit Plan re 82 MOTION for Attorney Fees, Costs and Incentive Awards, 88 Unopposed MOTION Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Final Approval of Settlement Agreement (Spoonemore, Richard) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

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Sept. 3, 2015

Notice of Docket Text Modification

Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 11, 2013

Plaintiffs

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 2:13-cv-01214

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

P&A Associational Standing

Recommended Citation