Case: R.R. v. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Receipt # 0981-4754568), filed by R. G.; all others similarly situated, R. R., Disability Rights Washington, G. J.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons DSHS/Lashway, # 3 Summons SCC/Van Hook)(Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons DSHS/Lashway

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3 Summons SCC/Van Hook

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Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement; Approval of Class Notice Package; and Establishment of a Settlement Approval Hearing and Process, filed by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, R. G.; all others similarly situated, G. J., R. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-3, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/1/2017, (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

Joint MOTION to Certify Class, filed by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, R. G.; all others similarly situated, G. J., R. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/1/2017, (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

DECLARATION of DAVID CARLSON filed by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, R. G.; all others similarly situated, G. J., R. R. re 2 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement; Approval of Class Notice Package; and Establishment of a Settlement Approval Hearing and Process, 3 Joint MOTION to Certify Class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-C)(Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

DECLARATION of RACHAEL SEEVERS filed by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, R. G.; all others similarly situated, G. J., R. R. re 2 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement; Approval of Class Notice Package; and Establishment of a Settlement Approval Hearing and Process, 3 Joint MOTION to Certify Class (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

DECLARATION of CRAIG MINGAY filed by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, R. G.; all others similarly situated, G. J., R. R. re 2 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement; Approval of Class Notice Package; and Establishment of a Settlement Approval Hearing and Process, 3 Joint MOTION to Certify Class (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

Judge Benjamin H. Settle added. (MET)

Summons Issued as to defendant(s) Patricia Lashway. (MET) (Entered: 02/02/2017)

PRAECIPE to attach document Appendix 1 re 2 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement; Approval of Class Notice Package; and Establishment of a Settlement Approval Hearing and Process by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, G. J., R. R., R.G. (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 02/03/2017)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Craig B Mingay on behalf of Defendants Patricia Lashway, Special Commitment Center, William Van Hook, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (Mingay, Craig) (Entered: 02/06/2017)

Attorney Joshua P Weir added for defendants per 9 Notice of Appearance. (MET)

MINUTE ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY AND DEPOSITIONS by Judge Benjamin H. Settle. (TG) (Entered: 02/07/2017)

ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due by 6/7/2017, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 5/17/2017, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 5/31/2017, by Judge Benjamin H. Settle. (TG) (Entered: 02/07/2017)

ORDER Preliminarily Approving Settlement Agreement; Approving Class Notice; and Establishing a Final Settlement Approval Hearing and Process. Fairness Hearing set for 5/2/2017 at 2:30 PM before Judge Benjamin H. Settle. Signed by Judge Benjamin H. Settle. (MGC) (Entered: 02/22/2017)

LETTER from Timothy Gass, resident at Special Commitment Center. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(MET) (Entered: 04/10/2017)

MINUTE ORDER by the Honorable Benjamin. H Settle: The Court directs Plaintiff's Counsel to respond to the question posed in Dkt. 13 regarding the preliminary settlement agreement. This response shall be filed no later than April 14, 2017. Plaintiff's Counsel shall certify that they have provided their response to the author of the question.(MET) Modified on 4/11/2017 to add language for certification of response (MET). (Entered: 04/10/2017)

NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re 14 Minute Order. Modified to add the following language: Plaintiff's Counsel shall certify that they have provided their response to the author of the question. (MET)

DECLARATION of RACHAEL SEEVERS CERTIFYING CLASS NOTICE AND PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL'S RESPONSE TO CLASS COMMENTS filed by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, G. J., R. R., R.G. re 2 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement; Approval of Class Notice Package; and Establishment of a Settlement Approval Hearing and Process, 3 Joint MOTION to Certify Class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D)(Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 04/14/2017)

Supplemental DECLARATION of RACHAEL SEEVERS CERTIFYING CLASS NOTICE AND PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL'S RESPONSE TO CLASS COMMENTS filed by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, G. J., R. R., R.G. re 2 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement; Approval of Class Notice Package; and Establishment of a Settlement Approval Hearing and Process, 3 Joint MOTION to Certify Class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

DECLARATION of William Van Hook re 12 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, Order on Motion to Certify Class,, Set/Reset Hearings, by Defendants Patricia Lashway, Special Commitment Center, William Van Hook, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (Mingay, Craig) (Entered: 04/21/2017)

Joint MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, APPOINTING CLASS COUNSEL, AND AWARDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS, filed by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, G. J., R. R., R.G.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/2/2017, (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 04/21/2017)

Third DECLARATION of RACHAEL SEEVERS CERTIFYING CLASS NOTICE AND PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL'S RESPONSE TO CLASS COMMENTS filed by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, G. J., R. R., R.G. re 2 Joint MOTION Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement; Approval of Class Notice Package; and Establishment of a Settlement Approval Hearing and Process, 3 Joint MOTION to Certify Class (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 04/28/2017)

MINUTE ENTRY for Motion Hearing held on 5/2/2017 before Judge Benjamin H. Settle - re 18 Joint MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, APPOINTING CLASS COUNSEL, AND AWARDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS. Dep Clerk: Gretchen Craft; Pla Counsel: Rachael Seevers, David Carlson; Def Counsel: Craig Mingay, Joshua Weir; CR: Teri Hendrix; Time of Hearing: 2:30; Courtroom: E; All parties appeared by video conference from the SCC except for attorney Joshua Weir, who attended in person. The Court heard from certain class members and indicated the final settlement is fair and reasonable and should be approved after counsel have met with the class members who addressed the Court today and a report on those meetings is filed with the Court. The parties will report back to the Court by 5/19/2017. (MGC) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

REPORT re 20 Motion Hearing,,, by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, G. J., R. R., R.G. (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 05/19/2017)

NOTICE of In-court Hearing: Hearing to discuss the status report filed with the Court on 5/19/2017 and the terms of the final settlement is set for 6/21/2017 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom E before Judge Benjamin H. Settle. (MGC) (Entered: 06/14/2017)

MINUTE ENTRY for In Court Hearing re Final Settlement held on 6/21/2017 before Judge Benjamin H. Settle - Dep Clerk: Gretchen Craft, Gayle Riekena; Pla Counsel: Rachael Seevers, David Carlson; Def Counsel: Craig Mingay, Joshua Weir; CR: Teri Hendrix; Time of Hearing: 2:30; Courtroom: E; Court outlines remaining issues with the final settlement agreement. The parties confer off the record regarding proposed changes to the final settlement agreement. The Court sets a hearing for approval of the final settlement agreement via video conference with the S.C.C. on 7/12/2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom E before Judge Benjamin H. Settle. (MGC) (Entered: 06/23/2017)

SUPPLEMENT re 23 In Court Hearing,,, Set Hearings,, SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, G. J., R. R., R.G. (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 07/10/2017)

DECLARATION of RACHAEL SEEVERS CERTIFYING CLASS NOTICE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT re 24 Supplement, 23 In Court Hearing,,, Set Hearings,, by Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, G. J., R. R., R.G. (Attachments: # 1 Class Notice of Supplemental Agreement)(Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 07/10/2017)

PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 23 In Court Hearing,,, Set Hearings,, REVISED PROPOSED ORDER GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, APPOINTING CLASS COUNSEL, AND AWARDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS (Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 07/10/2017)

MINUTE ENTRY for Final Approval Hearing held on 7/12/2017 before Judge Benjamin H. Settle - Dep Clerk: Gretchen Craft; Pla Counsel: Rachael Seevers, David Carlson; Def Counsel: Craig Mingay, Joshua Weir; CR: Barry Fanning; Time of Hearing: 10:00; Courtroom: E; All parties appeared via video from the Special Commitment Center (SCC). Court hears from counsel and from 5 members of the class. Court approves the Supplemental Agreement and Revised Order Approving Settlement. (MGC) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

ORDER by Judge Benjamin H. Settle granting Final Approval of Settlement Agreement re 26 Proposed Order (Unsigned). (TG) (Entered: 07/19/2017)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Anna Catherine Guy for Plaintiffs Disability Rights Washington, G. J., R. R., R.G.. (Guy, Anna) (Entered: 08/08/2017)

JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 0. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Seevers, Rachael) (Entered: 03/09/2020)