Case: Kevin S. v. Jacobson

1:18-cv-00896 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Filed Date: Sept. 22, 2018

Closed Date: March 26, 2020

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Case Summary

This is a case about administration of child welfare. Plaintiffs were private citizens of New Mexico and non-profit organizations Disability Rights New Mexico and Native American Disability Law Center, bringing a class action complaint against Secretary for the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) Monique Jacobson and Secretary for the Human Services Department (HSD) Brent Earnest. The action was brought in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico on December 28, 2018. …

This is a case about administration of child welfare. Plaintiffs were private citizens of New Mexico and non-profit organizations Disability Rights New Mexico and Native American Disability Law Center, bringing a class action complaint against Secretary for the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) Monique Jacobson and Secretary for the Human Services Department (HSD) Brent Earnest. The action was brought in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico on December 28, 2018. The action was brought under 29 U.S.C. § 701 (Rehabilitation Act), 42 U.S.C. § 12132 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 1396 (Medicaid Act), and 25 U.S.C. § 1915 (Indian Child Welfare Act). The complaint alleged denial of benefits and segregation in violation of the Rehabilitation Act, discrimination and segregation in violation of the ADA, violation of the plaintiffs’ Fourteenth Amendment Due Process rights, denial of services and promptness in violation of the Medicaid Act, and denial of least-restrictive setting placements in violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act. The case was assigned to Magistrate Judges Kirtan Khalsa and Laura Fashing, then reassigned to Chief District Judge William P. Johnson (ECF 36).

In the complaint, plaintiffs alleged they faced trauma related to domestic violence, sexual abuse, drug abuse, neglect, incarceration, and caregiver separation while in the custody of CYFD. Plaintiffs experienced mental health and behavioral issues as a result of their trauma. CYFD frequently moved plaintiffs to different foster care placements. CYFD did not provide timely or adequate mental and behavioral health services to address plaintiffs’ trauma, which they are entitled to under the Medicaid Act. The repeated transfers of children to new foster homes subjected plaintiffs to new traumas. The plaintiffs sought injunctive relief requiring CYFD and HSD to provide reasonable accommodations including providing mandatory trauma-sensitivity training for all caregivers, staff, and youth attorneys, conducting trauma-informed screenings, actively monitoring the health and treatment of the children, ensuring the children are placed in the least-restrictive environments, acquiring tribe-affiliated or approved foster families, establishing and implementing statewide individualized services in the least restrictive environment, and ensuring CYFD and HSD have sufficient capacity to meet the needs of the children and fulfill their obligations under the law. Plaintiffs sought Declaratory relief that the defendants had violated the Due Process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, the Rehabilitation Act, the ADA, the Medicaid Act, and the Indian Child Welfare Act.

The plaintiffs sought to certify a class of children statewide who were in the custody of CYFD and had experienced or were at risk of experiencing trauma. The common questions of law and fact were whether defendants had a system in place to provide children who had experienced trauma with the most appropriate and least restrictive services and placements, whether defendants screen children in a timely and adequate manner for mental and behavioral health needs and these needs are being served, and whether defendants have violated the plaintiffs Due Process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.

Defendants filed an answer on April 10, 2019, denying the substantive allegations regarding the deficient treatment of children who had experienced trauma in the custody of CYFD and denying that plaintiffs were entitled to relief. The parties engaged in preliminary discovery disputes.

On March 26, 2020, the parties entered a joint stipulation of dismissal due to a settlement agreement. The agreement was made to improve services and outcomes for Children in State Custody by developing practices and procedures to comply with the ICWA, ensure proper resources, training, and consistent procedures for providing care to Children in State Custody, and provide due process to the class. Plaintiff’s claims were dismissed with prejudice.

On March 27, 2020, the court issued a stipulated supplemental confidentiality and protective order, ordering CYFD and HSD to provide electronically all requested documents and allowing parties to designate a document as confidential. This order remains in effect.

Summary Authors

Misha Emanoil (2/24/2022)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Beck, Matthew M (New Mexico)

Crecca, Sara Seymour (New Mexico)

Davis-Denny, Grant (New Mexico)

Eidmann, Kathryn (New Mexico)

Attorney for Defendant

Bird, Thomas C. (New Mexico)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:18-cv-00896

Complaint

Sept. 22, 2018

Sept. 22, 2018

Complaint
16

1:18-cv-00896

Amended Complaint

Dec. 28, 2018

Dec. 28, 2018

Complaint
45

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Answer to Amended Complaint

April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019

Other
62 & 62-1

1:18-cv-00896

Joint Stipulation of Dismissal

Kevin S. v. Blalock

March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020

Settlement Agreement
64

1:18-cv-00896

Order on Motion for Protective Order

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7920542/kevin-s-v-jacobson/

Last updated Feb. 26, 2024, 3:01 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link

Filing and Administrative Fees Received: $ 400 receipt number 1084-6042086 re 1 Complaint, filed by Mariel Willow, Disability Rights New Mexico, Feliz Rael, Georgia Berrenberg, Matthew Bernstein, Bette Fleishman, Gabrielle Valdez, Liz McGrath, Ernestina R Cruz, Native American Disability Law Center (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Ward, Vincent)

Sept. 22, 2018

Sept. 22, 2018

PACER
5

ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Plaintiffs Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. by Jeffrey A Payne (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Payne, Jeffrey)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 09/24/2018)

Sept. 24, 2018

Sept. 24, 2018

PACER

Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number 1084-6043165 re: # 5 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by Jackson B., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jennifer H., Chris W., Matty B., Olivia L., Brian J., Kevin S., Julian M., Lucas M., Diana D., Michael J., Justin B., Native American Disability Law Center, Elliot J. (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Payne, Jeffrey)

Sept. 24, 2018

Sept. 24, 2018

PACER
6

ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Plaintiffs Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. by Grant Davis-Denny (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Davis-Denny, Grant)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 09/24/2018)

Sept. 24, 2018

Sept. 24, 2018

PACER

Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number 1084-6043193 re: # 6 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by Jackson B., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jennifer H., Chris W., Matty B., Olivia L., Brian J., Kevin S., Julian M., Lucas M., Diana D., Michael J., Justin B., Native American Disability Law Center, Elliot J. (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Davis-Denny, Grant)

Sept. 24, 2018

Sept. 24, 2018

PACER

United States Magistrate Judge Kirtan Khalsa and United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing assigned. (jg)

Sept. 24, 2018

Sept. 24, 2018

PACER
7

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this case has been randomly assigned to United States Magistrate Judge Kirtan Khalsa to conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial. Appeal from a judgment entered by a Magistrate Judge will be to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. It is the responsibility of the case filer to serve a copy of this Notice upon all parties with the summons and complaint. Consent is strictly voluntary, and a party is free to withhold consent without adverse consequences. Should a party choose to consent, notice should be made no later than 21 days after entry of the Order setting the Rule 16 Initial Scheduling Conference. For e-filers, visit our Web site at www.nmd.uscourts.gov for more information and instructions.[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (jg) (Entered: 09/24/2018)

Sept. 24, 2018

Sept. 24, 2018

PACER

Summons Issued as to Brent Earnest and Monique Jacobson. (ln)

Sept. 28, 2018

Sept. 28, 2018

PACER
9

NOTICE by Disability Rights New Mexico of DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (Koenigsberg, Nancy) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

Sept. 28, 2018

Sept. 28, 2018

PACER
10

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Kevin S. (Ford, Tara) (Entered: 10/03/2018)

Oct. 3, 2018

Oct. 3, 2018

PACER
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ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Plaintiffs Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. by Kathryn Eidmann (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Eidmann, Kathryn)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/29/2018)

Nov. 29, 2018

Nov. 29, 2018

PACER

Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number 1084-6156664 re: # 13 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by Jackson B., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jennifer H., Chris W., Matty B., Olivia L., Brian J., Kevin S., Julian M., Lucas M., Diana D., Michael J., Justin B., Native American Disability Law Center, Elliot J. (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Eidmann, Kathryn)

Nov. 29, 2018

Nov. 29, 2018

PACER
14

ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Plaintiffs Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. by Mark Rosenbaum (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Rosenbaum, Mark)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/29/2018)

Nov. 29, 2018

Nov. 29, 2018

PACER

Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number 1084-6156793 re: # 14 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by Jackson B., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jennifer H., Chris W., Matty B., Olivia L., Brian J., Kevin S., Julian M., Lucas M., Diana D., Michael J., Justin B., Native American Disability Law Center, Elliot J. (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Rosenbaum, Mark)

Nov. 29, 2018

Nov. 29, 2018

PACER
15

CONSENT TO PROCEED Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Fed.R.Civ.P. 73(b), Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. voluntarily consent(s) to have United States Magistrate Judge Kirtan Khalsa conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial, and order the entry of final judgment. (Ward, Vincent)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 12/05/2018)

Dec. 5, 2018

Dec. 5, 2018

PACER
16

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants. adding David G. and David G. and David G.., filed by Diana D., Jennifer H., Julian M., Jackson B., Native American Disability Law Center, Elliot J., Kevin S., Lucas M., Michael J., Justin B., Brian J., Matty B., Olivia L., Chris W., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ward, Vincent) (Entered: 12/28/2018)

1 Exhibit A

View on PACER

Dec. 28, 2018

Dec. 28, 2018

Clearinghouse
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Amended MOTION to Appoint Custodian Next Friends for Minor Plainitffs by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Matthew Bernstein, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Georgia Berrenberg, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of Ernestina Cruz, # 4 Affidavit Delcaration of Bette Fleishman, # 5 Affidavit Declaration of Liz McGrath, # 6 Affidavit Declaration of Feliz Rael, # 7 Affidavit Declaration of Heidi Todacheene, # 8 Affidavit Declaration of Gabrielle Valdez, # 9 Affidavit Declaration of Mariel Willow) (Ward, Vincent) (Entered: 12/28/2018)

Dec. 28, 2018

Dec. 28, 2018

PACER
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Amended MOTION for Order To Proceed to Proceed Under Pseudonyms by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Ward, Vincent) (Entered: 12/28/2018)

Dec. 28, 2018

Dec. 28, 2018

PACER
19

Amended MOTION to Seal Document Declaration of Sara Crecca by Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Ward, Vincent) (Entered: 12/28/2018)

Dec. 28, 2018

Dec. 28, 2018

PACER
20

NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Olivas on behalf of All Defendants (Olivas, Sean) (Entered: 01/04/2019)

Jan. 4, 2019

Jan. 4, 2019

PACER
21

"FILED IN ERROR" filed in wrong case.ORDER STAYING CASE by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. On December 27, 2018, the Chief Judge of this district filed a "Temporary Administrative Order Relating to Civil Cases Involving the United States." See In Re Civil Proceedings Involving the United States During Federal Lapse in Appropriations, 18-MC-00004-55 and 18-MC-00035-02 (D.N.M.). This order imposed a temporary stay in "all civil cases within the District of New Mexico wherein the United States or an agency, corporation, officer or employee, deemed or otherwise, of the United States is a party[.]" Id. 3. The order also extended all deadlines in affected cases "for a period of time commensurate with the duration of the lapse in appropriations, but in no case beyond January 16, 2019, absent further Order of the Court." Id. Consequently, because this civil case involves as a party the United States or an agency thereof, this case is TEMPORARILY STAYED pending further order of this Court. All current deadlines will be EXTENDED by the number of days that elapse between December 21, 2018 and the lifting of the temporary stay. So ordered. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED] (pv) Modified text on 1/7/2019 (bap). (Entered: 01/04/2019)

Jan. 4, 2019

Jan. 4, 2019

PACER
22

Unopposed MOTION for Order to Lift Stay by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Ward, Vincent) (Entered: 01/07/2019)

Jan. 7, 2019

Jan. 7, 2019

PACER
23

Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Ward, Vincent) (Entered: 01/07/2019)

Jan. 7, 2019

Jan. 7, 2019

PACER
24

STIPULATION re 16 Amended Complaint, Time to Respond to Amended Complaint, and Time for Service of Initial Disclosures by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. (Ward, Vincent) (Entered: 01/07/2019)

Jan. 7, 2019

Jan. 7, 2019

PACER
25

***FILED IN ERROR***APPENDIX/SUPPLEMENT re 23 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order Exhibit A by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. (Ward, Vincent) Modified on 1/8/2019 after speaking with chambers and confirming with the paralegal for Attorney Ward; document 25 is a proposed order and the standing order remains as document 26 (mnb). (Entered: 01/07/2019)

Jan. 7, 2019

Jan. 7, 2019

PACER
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STIPULATED CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing granting 23 Motion for Protective Order. (cda) (Entered: 01/08/2019)

Jan. 8, 2019

Jan. 8, 2019

PACER
27

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing re 24 Stipulation, filed by Jennifer H., Chris W., Brian J., Kevin S., Diana D., Michael J., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jackson B., Matty B., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., David G., Justin B., Elliot J., Native American Disability Law Center. (cda) (Entered: 01/08/2019)

Jan. 8, 2019

Jan. 8, 2019

PACER
28

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing finding as moot 22 Motion for Order to lift stay. The order staying the case has been marked "Filed in Error" as it was filed in the wrong case. This case is not stayed and the motion is moot. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. NO DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED.] (cda) (Entered: 01/08/2019)

Jan. 8, 2019

Jan. 8, 2019

PACER
29

NOTICE by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. of Withdrawal of Appearance (Farris, Jeremy) (Entered: 01/10/2019)

Jan. 10, 2019

Jan. 10, 2019

PACER
30

Letter to Counsel by United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. (cda) (Entered: 01/11/2019)

Jan. 11, 2019

Jan. 11, 2019

PACER
31

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing granting 17 Amended Motion to Appoint Custodian Next Friends for Minor Plaintiffs; granting 18 Amended Motion for Order to Proceed Under Pseudonyms; granting 19 Amended Motion to Seal Document; finding as moot 2 Motion; finding as moot 3 Motion; and finding as moot 4 Motion to Seal Document. Defendants have not filed a response in opposition to the amended motions within the time prescribed for doing so which constitutes consent to grant the motions. See D.N.M.LR-Civ. 7.1(b). Because the amended motions supersede the originally filed motions, the original motions are moot. IT IS SO ORDERED. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. NO DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED.] (cda) (Entered: 01/14/2019)

Jan. 14, 2019

Jan. 14, 2019

PACER
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INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing setting a telephonic Rule 16 Initial Scheduling Conference for 3/5/2019 at 02:30 PM in Albuquerque - Telephonic Hearing/Conference before Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. Joint Status Report and Provisional Discovery Plan due by 3/5/2019. Unless otherwise notified by the Clerk or the Court a notice of consent or non-consent for this case to proceed before the trial Magistrate Judge should be submitted by each party no later than 2/15/2019. (pv) (Entered: 01/25/2019)

Jan. 25, 2019

Jan. 25, 2019

PACER
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ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Plaintiffs Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. by Jesselyn Friley (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Friley, Jesselyn)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 01/28/2019)

Jan. 28, 2019

Jan. 28, 2019

PACER

Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number 1084-6249933 re: # 33 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by Jennifer H., Chris W., Brian J., Kevin S., Diana D., Michael J., Disability Rights New Mexico, Jackson B., Matty B., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., David G., Justin B., Elliot J., Native American Disability Law Center (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Friley, Jesselyn)

Jan. 28, 2019

Jan. 28, 2019

PACER
34

NOTICE by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. re 33 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, Certification of Good Standing (Ward, Vincent) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

Jan. 29, 2019

Jan. 29, 2019

PACER
35

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew G. Schultz on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Schultz, Andrew) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

Feb. 6, 2019

Feb. 6, 2019

PACER
36

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this case has been reassigned to Chief District Judge William P. Johnson as the trial judge. Under D.N.M.LR-Civ. 10.1, the first page of each document must have the case file number and initials of the assigned judges.Accordingly, further documents filed in this matter must bear the case number and the judges' initials shown in the case caption and the NEF for this document. Kindly reflect this change in your filings. Magistrate Judge Kirtan Khalsa no longer assigned to this case.[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (kdh) (Entered: 02/20/2019)

Feb. 20, 2019

Feb. 20, 2019

PACER
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NOTICE REGARDING DOCUMENT ENTRIES: Because this case has been reassigned to a district judge, please be advised that any documents filed by the parties under Rule 73(b) have been permanently removed from the docket. Document(s) removed: No. 15. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (bl) (Entered: 02/22/2019)

Feb. 22, 2019

Feb. 22, 2019

PACER
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Joint Status Report and Provisional Discovery Plan by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. (Ward, Vincent) (Entered: 02/26/2019)

Feb. 26, 2019

Feb. 26, 2019

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Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing: Rule 16 Scheduling Conference held on 3/6/2019. (ccp) (Entered: 03/06/2019)

March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019

PACER

Order

March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019

PACER
40

SCHEDULING ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. (ccp) (Entered: 03/06/2019)

March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019

PACER
41

ORDER ADOPTING JOINT STATUS REPORT AND PROVISIONAL DISCOVERY PLAN by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. (ccp) (Entered: 03/06/2019)

March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019

PACER
42

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. Status Conference set for 6/5/2019 at 02:00 PM in Albuquerque - Telephonic Hearing/Conference before Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. (ccp) (Entered: 03/06/2019)

March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019

PACER
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ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing directing the CLERK OF COURT to substitute Brian Blalock for defendant Monique Jacobson, and to substitute David Scrase, MD for defendant Brent Earnest, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 25(d). [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (ccp) (Entered: 03/06/2019)

March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019

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Letter to Counsel by Judge Fashing. (ccp) (Entered: 03/19/2019)

March 19, 2019

March 19, 2019

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45

ANSWER to 16 Amended Complaint, by Brent Earnest, Monique Jacobson.(Olivas, Sean) (Entered: 04/10/2019)

April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019

Clearinghouse
46

NOTICE of Appearance by Debra D Poulin on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Poulin, Debra) (Entered: 04/30/2019)

April 30, 2019

April 30, 2019

PACER
47

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Brian Blalock Certificate of Service for Defendants' Initial Disclosures (Olivas, Sean) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

PACER
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ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. Status Conference set for 8/5/2019 at 02:00 PM in Albuquerque - Telephonic Hearing/Conference before Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. (ccp) (Entered: 05/29/2019)

May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

PACER
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NOTICE by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W. Withdrawal of Plaintiffs' Counsel (Payne, Jeffrey) (Entered: 06/14/2019)

June 14, 2019

June 14, 2019

PACER
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Brian Blalock First Supplement to Initial Disclosures (Olivas, Sean) Modified text on 7/5/2019 (meq). (Entered: 07/03/2019)

July 3, 2019

July 3, 2019

PACER
51

Joint MOTION to Amend Case Schedule by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Friley, Jesselyn) (Entered: 07/25/2019)

July 25, 2019

July 25, 2019

PACER
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Brian Blalock Answers to Interrogatories and Requests for Production (Olivas, Sean) Modified text on 7/29/2019 (meq). (Entered: 07/26/2019)

July 26, 2019

July 26, 2019

PACER
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ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing granting 51 Motion to Amend Case Management Deadlines. (cda) (Entered: 07/26/2019)

July 26, 2019

July 26, 2019

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ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing VACATING the Status Conference set for 8/5/2019 at 02:00 PM in Albuquerque and re-setting the Status Conference for 10/30/2019 at 02:00 PM in Albuquerque - Telephonic Hearing/Conference before Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. (cda) (Entered: 08/01/2019)

Aug. 1, 2019

Aug. 1, 2019

PACER
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by David Scrase Supplemental Answers to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories and Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Requests for Production. (Olivas, Sean) Modified text on 8/5/2019 (meq). (Entered: 08/02/2019)

Aug. 2, 2019

Aug. 2, 2019

PACER
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ORDER to VACATE STATUS CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. At the request of the parties, the Status Conference set for 10/30/2019 at 02:00 PM. in Albuquerque is VACATED. The Court will reset the status conference at a later date, if necessary. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. NO DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED.] (cda) (Entered: 10/28/2019)

Oct. 28, 2019

Oct. 28, 2019

PACER

Order

Oct. 28, 2019

Oct. 28, 2019

PACER

1 - Terminate Hearings

Oct. 28, 2019

Oct. 28, 2019

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this case has been reassigned to District Judge Kea W. Riggs as the trial judge. Under D.N.M.LR-Civ. 10.1, the first page of each document must have the case file number and initials of the assigned judges.Accordingly, further documents filed in this matter must bear the case number and the judges' initials shown in the case caption and the NEF for this document. Kindly reflect this change in your filings. Chief District Judge William P. Johnson no longer assigned to this case.[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (jg) (Entered: 01/03/2020)

Jan. 3, 2020

Jan. 3, 2020

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Poulin, Debra) (Entered: 01/21/2020)

Jan. 21, 2020

Jan. 21, 2020

PACER
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ORDER by District Judge Kea W. Riggs granting 58 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Debra D Poulin terminated [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (cab) (Entered: 01/30/2020)

Jan. 30, 2020

Jan. 30, 2020

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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

Jan. 30, 2020

Jan. 30, 2020

PACER
60

Unopposed MOTION for Order to Substitute Next Friend by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of A. Mackenzie, # 2 Declaration of J. Friley, # 3 Proposed order) (Eidmann, Kathryn) (Entered: 02/27/2020)

Feb. 27, 2020

Feb. 27, 2020

PACER
61

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing granting 60 Unopposed Motion to Substitute Next Friend. (ccp) (Entered: 02/27/2020)

Feb. 27, 2020

Feb. 27, 2020

PACER
60

Unopposed MOTION for Order to Substitute Next Friend by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of A. Mackenzie, # 2 Declaration of J. Friley, # 3 Proposed order) (Eidmann, Kathryn) (Entered: 02/27/2020)

Feb. 27, 2020

Feb. 27, 2020

PACER
61

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing granting 60 Unopposed Motion to Substitute Next Friend. (ccp) (Entered: 02/27/2020)

Feb. 27, 2020

Feb. 27, 2020

PACER
62

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Case by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Executed Settlement Agreement) (Friley, Jesselyn) (Entered: 03/26/2020)

March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020

Clearinghouse
63

Joint MOTION for Protective Order (Supplemental) by Jackson B., Justin B., Matty B., Diana D., Disability Rights New Mexico, David G., Jennifer H., Brian J., Elliot J., Michael J., Olivia L., Julian M., Lucas M., Native American Disability Law Center, Kevin S., Chris W.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Supplemental Protective Order) (Friley, Jesselyn) (Entered: 03/26/2020)

March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020

PACER
64

PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing granting 63 Motion for Protective Order. (cda) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: New Mexico

Case Type(s):

Child Welfare

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 22, 2018

Closing Date: March 26, 2020

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Foster children in New Mexico

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Mooted before ruling

Defendants

Secretary for Children, Youth and Families Department, State

Secretary of Human Services Department, State

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)

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Issues

General:

Foster care (benefits, training)

Public benefits (includes, e.g., in-state tuition, govt. jobs)

Rehabilitation

Disability and Disability Rights:

disability, unspecified

Mental impairment

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Medical/Mental Health:

Medical care, general

Mental health care, general

Benefit Source:

Medicaid