Case: Liberty Resources, Inc. v. the City of Philadelphia

2:19-cv-03846 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Aug. 26, 2019

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Case Summary

This is an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act class action case brought in 2019 against the City of Philadelphia in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Judge Harvey Bartle III and Magistrate Judge Elizabeth T. Hey presided over the case. The class action suit was brought by Liberty Resources, an independent living center that serves Philadelphian residents with disabilities, along with several related non-profits and a number of Philadelph…

This is an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act class action case brought in 2019 against the City of Philadelphia in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Judge Harvey Bartle III and Magistrate Judge Elizabeth T. Hey presided over the case. The class action suit was brought by Liberty Resources, an independent living center that serves Philadelphian residents with disabilities, along with several related non-profits and a number of Philadelphian residents who use wheelchairs or canes for mobility because of a disability. In their complaint filed on August 26, 2019, plaintiffs alleged that Philadelphia had violated the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act. Specifically, plaintiffs alleged that Philadelphia had failed to maintain its sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, and other parts of pedestrian travel according to federally mandated standards, and the disrepair of pedestrian rights of way made daily life unsafe, time-consuming, and frustrating for plaintiffs and those in similar situations. Plaintiffs sought class certification and injunctive relief requiring Philadelphia to develop and implement a plan to provide meaningful access for persons with impairments that affect mobility to Philadelphia’s pedestrian rights of way program.

Plaintiffs moved for class certification in April 2020, and the court granted class certification on July 7, 2020, after concluding that plaintiffs met the requirements of a class under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 2020 WL 3816109.

Also in April 2020, the City of Philadelphia moved to dismiss the case in part for failure to state a claim. On July 6, 2020, the court granted the city’s motion to dismiss in part. First, the court dismissed plaintiffs’ complaint to the extent that they alleged that the failure of the city to maintain pedestrian rights of way itself constitutes the denial of plaintiffs of the benefits of services under the ADA or the Rehabilitation Act. Here, the court maintained that under the ADA and Rehabilitation Act, pedestrian rights of way are not themselves a service. Rather, the city only had a duty to maintain sidewalks, curbs, and other walkways that either were necessary to access public services or were built or altered after 1992. As a result, the court dismissed plaintiffs’ complaint to the extent that it implied a greater duty of the city than required under the ADA. Similarly, the court dismissed plaintiffs' claim for relief requiring the city to create a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. The court concluded that the Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan regulations in the ADA and Rehabilitation Act were not privately enforceable because they impose on public entities duties beyond what the statutes imposed. 2020 WL 3642484.

Following discovery and some trial preparation, the parties began to engage in serious settlement discussions in January 2022. Between January and September 2022, the case was stayed pending settlement negotiations, and on October 14, 2022, parties entered a joint motion for preliminary approval of settlement. The court granted the motion on October 19, 2022, certifying the Settlement Class and finding the settlement agreement to be fair, reasonable, and adequate. The City of Philadelphia agreed to install 10,000 curb ramps over the 15-year settlement period, with at least 2,000 ramps installed every three years. The City also agreed to repair and maintain existing curbs ramps as required under the ADA, to implement a new system that allows Philadelphian residents to submit installation and remediation requests regarding specific curb ramps, and to publicly report the location, installation, and completion of curb ramp work undertaken each year. Finally, the City agreed to pay the negotiated amount of $1,100,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs.

The parties planned to file a joint motion for final approval settlement in January 2023 and meet for a final fairness hearing in February 2023.

Summary Authors

Sarah Portwood (11/13/2022)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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2:19-cv-03846

Complaint

Aug. 26, 2019

Aug. 26, 2019

Complaint
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2:19-cv-03846

Memorandum

July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020

Order/Opinion
51

2:19-cv-03846

Memorandum

July 7, 2020

July 7, 2020

Order/Opinion
143

2:19-cv-03846

Order Granting Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement; Certifying Settlement Class; Directing Issuance of Settlement Notice; and Scheduling Hearing on Final Approval

Oct. 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/16109594/liberty-resources-inc-v-the-city-of-philadelphia/

Last updated May 17, 2023, 10:06 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 202566.), filed by FRAN FULTON, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT, LOUIS OLIVO, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., TONY BROOKS, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY.(ahf) (Entered: 08/26/2019)

Aug. 26, 2019

Aug. 26, 2019

Clearinghouse
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Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC..(ahf) (Entered: 08/26/2019)

Aug. 26, 2019

Aug. 26, 2019

PACER

Summons Issued

Aug. 26, 2019

Aug. 26, 2019

PACER

Summons Issued as to THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. 1 Forwarded To: Counsel on 8/26/2019 (ahf)

Aug. 26, 2019

Aug. 26, 2019

PACER
3

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Maia B. Goodell filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT.Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Maia B. Goodell.(FERLEGER, DAVID) Modified on 9/5/2019 (mbh, ). (fee paid on 9/5/19) (Entered: 09/03/2019)

Sept. 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019

PACER
4

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Meredith J. Weaver filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT..(FERLEGER, DAVID) Modified on 9/5/2019 (mbh, ).(fee paid on 9/5/19) (Entered: 09/03/2019)

Sept. 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019

PACER
5

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Andrea Kozak-Oxnard filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT..(FERLEGER, DAVID) Modified on 9/5/2019 (mbh, ).(fee paid on 9/5/19) (Entered: 09/03/2019)

Sept. 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by FRAN FULTON, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT, LOUIS OLIVO, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., TONY BROOKS, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY. THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA waiver sent on 8/30/2019, answer due 10/29/2019. (FERLEGER, DAVID) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

PACER
7

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF MAIA B. GOODELL, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 9/9/19. 9/10/19 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED (W/ ECF APPLICATION AND E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 09/10/2019)

Sept. 9, 2019

Sept. 9, 2019

PACER
8

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF MEREDITH J. WEAVER, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 9/9/19. 9/10/19 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED (W/ECF APPLICATION) AND E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 09/10/2019)

Sept. 9, 2019

Sept. 9, 2019

PACER
9

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF ANDREA KOZAK-OXNARD, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 9/9/19. 9/10/19 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED (W/ECF APPLICATION) AND E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 09/10/2019)

Sept. 9, 2019

Sept. 9, 2019

PACER
10

NOTICE of Appearance by SEAN J. MCGRATH on behalf of THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA with Certificate of Service(MCGRATH, SEAN) (Entered: 10/28/2019)

Oct. 28, 2019

Oct. 28, 2019

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by ELEANOR N. EWING on behalf of THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA with Certificate of Service(EWING, ELEANOR) (Entered: 10/29/2019)

Oct. 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by BENJAMIN H. FIELD on behalf of THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA with Certificate of Service(FIELD, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 10/29/2019)

Oct. 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by DIANA P. CORTES on behalf of THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (CORTES, DIANA) (Entered: 10/30/2019)

Oct. 30, 2019

Oct. 30, 2019

PACER
14

ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT MARK THIS ACTION CLOSED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES AND PLACE THE MATTER IN THE CIVIL SUSPENSE FILE FOR 90 DAYS. THE PARTIES SHALL REPORT TO JUDGE BARTLE AFTER 90 DAYS. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 11/4/19. 11/4/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 11/04/2019)

Nov. 4, 2019

Nov. 4, 2019

PACER
15

ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REFERRED TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY FOR A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE TO BE SCHEDULED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 11/4/19. 11/4/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 11/04/2019)

Nov. 4, 2019

Nov. 4, 2019

PACER
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Maia Goodell filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT..(WEAVER, MEREDITH) (Entered: 11/07/2019)

Nov. 7, 2019

Nov. 7, 2019

PACER
17

Proposed Pretrial Order Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Withdraw Maia Goodell as Attorney for Plaintiffs by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT. (WEAVER, MEREDITH) (Entered: 11/08/2019)

Nov. 8, 2019

Nov. 8, 2019

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Michelle A Caiola filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT.Certificate of Service.(FERLEGER, DAVID)(Fee paid on 11/13/19) (Entered: 11/12/2019)

Nov. 12, 2019

Nov. 12, 2019

PACER
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ORDER THAT A TELEPHONIC SETTLEMENT STATUS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON 11/13/19 AT 4:00 PM. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY ON 11/12/19. 11/14/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 11/14/2019)

Nov. 13, 2019

Nov. 13, 2019

PACER
20

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO WITHDRAW MAIA GOODELL AS ATTORNEY IS GRANTED AND MAIA GOODALL SHLL BE REMOVED AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF'S IN THIS CASE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 11/13/19. 11/14/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 11/14/2019)

Nov. 13, 2019

Nov. 13, 2019

PACER
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ORDER THAT A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON 1/29/2020 AT 9:30 A.M., BEFORE THE UNDERSIGNED IN CHAMBERS, ROOM 3038, 3RD FLOOR, U.S. COURTHOUSE, 601 MARKET STREET, PHILA., PA, ETC. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY ON 11/18/19. 11/19/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kw, ) (Entered: 11/19/2019)

Nov. 18, 2019

Nov. 18, 2019

PACER
22

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF MICHELLE A. CAIOLA, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 12/3/19. 12/4/19 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO ATTY WITH ECF APPLICATION AND E-MAILED.(mbh, ). (Entered: 12/04/2019)

Dec. 4, 2019

Dec. 4, 2019

PACER
23

ORDER THAT THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED AND WILL NOW BE HELD ON 2/4/20 AT 9:30 AM IN CHAMBERS. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY ON 12/5/19. 12/6/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ). (Entered: 12/06/2019)

Dec. 6, 2019

Dec. 6, 2019

PACER
24

Minute Entry for Settlement Conference held on 2/4/20 before Judge Hey. (mbh, ) (Entered: 02/05/2020)

Feb. 5, 2020

Feb. 5, 2020

PACER
25

NOTICE of Hearing: STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 2/24/2020 09:30 AM IN JUDGE BARTLE'S CHAMBERS BEFORE HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE III. ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.(km, ) (Entered: 02/06/2020)

Feb. 6, 2020

Feb. 6, 2020

PACER
26

ORDER THAT TWO SUPPLEMENTAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES WILL BE HELD ON 3/6/20 AT 9:30 AM AND 4/6/20 AT 9:30 AM IN CHAMBERS. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY ON 2/5/20. 2/7/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 02/07/2020)

Feb. 6, 2020

Feb. 6, 2020

PACER
27

NOTICE by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT re 14 Suspense Order, PLAINTIFFS' REPORT PURSUANT TO COURT's CIVIL SUSPENSE ORDER (Doc. 14) (FERLEGER, DAVID) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

Feb. 19, 2020

Feb. 19, 2020

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT TRANSFER SAID CASE FROM THE CIVIL SUSPENSE FILE TO THE CURRENT DOCKET FOR FINAL DISPOSITION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 2/20/2020. 2/21/2020 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas) (Entered: 02/21/2020)

Feb. 20, 2020

Feb. 20, 2020

PACER
29

Minute Entry for Status Conference held on 2/24/20 before Judge Bartle. (mbh, ) (Entered: 02/24/2020)

Feb. 24, 2020

Feb. 24, 2020

PACER
30

ORDER THAT UPON THE JOINT REQUEST OF THE PARTIES, THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES SCHEDULED FOR 3/6/20 AND 4/6/20 ARE CANCELLED. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY ON 2/26/20. 2/27/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 02/27/2020)

Feb. 26, 2020

Feb. 26, 2020

PACER
31

SCHEDULING ORDER THAT DEFTS SHALL FILE & SERVE AN ASNSWER OR OTHER RESPONSE ON OR BEFORE 3/24/2020. ALL DISCOVERY DUE BY 12/30/2020. ANY SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION OR OTHER DISPOSITIVE MOTION DUE BY 4/15/2021. PARTIES SHALL FILE & SERVE PRETRIAL MEMORANDA BY 8/25/2021. TRIAL POOL SET FOR 9/1/2021. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 3/4/20. 3/5/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kw, ) Modified on 3/19/2020 (lvj, ). (VACATED PER ORDER #32) (Entered: 03/05/2020)

March 4, 2020

March 4, 2020

PACER
32

SECOND SCHEDULING ORDER THAT THE FIRST SCHEDULING ORDER IS VACATED. DEFTS SHALL FILE AND SERVE AN ANSWER ON OR BEFORE APRIL 24, 2020. PLFFS SHALL FILE AND SERVE A MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION ON OR BEFORE 4/7/20. DISCOVERY DUE BY 12/30/2020. MOTIONS DUE BY 4/15/2021. PLAINTIFF PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 8/25/2021. DEFENDANT PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 8/25/2021. TRIAL POOL SET FOR 9/1/2021.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 3/19/20. 3/19/20 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(lvj, ). Modified on 3/23/2020 (mbh, ). (VACATED PER ORDER #33) (Entered: 03/19/2020)

March 19, 2020

March 19, 2020

PACER
33

AMENDED SECOND SCHEDULING ORDER:ALL DISCOVERY IS DUE BY 12/30/2020. DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS AND MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT SHALL BE FILED BY 4/15/2021. THE CASE WILL BE PLACED IN THE TRIAL POOL ON 9/1/2021.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 3/19/20. 3/23/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) Modified on 1/12/2021 (VACATED PER ORDER #70) (mbh, ). (Entered: 03/23/2020)

March 19, 2020

March 19, 2020

PACER
34

MOTION to Certify Class pursuant to FRCP 23(a) and 23(b)(2) filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT.Brief, Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 2 Declaration of Orlando Acosta in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 3 Declaration of Tony Brooks in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 4 Declaration of Kenneth Brown in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 5 Declaration of Caitlin Chasar in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 6 Declaration of Liam Dougherty in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 7 Declaration of Thomas Earle in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 8 Declaration of Fran Fulton in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 9 Declaration of Latoya Maddox in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 10 Declaration of Louis Olivo in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 11 Declaration of German Parodi in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 12 Declaration of Meredith Weaver in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 13 Declaration of David Ferleger in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 14 Text of Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification)(WEAVER, MEREDITH) (Entered: 04/07/2020)

April 7, 2020

April 7, 2020

PACER
35

RESPONSE to Motion re 34 MOTION to Certify Class pursuant to FRCP 23(a) and 23(b)(2) filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (MCGRATH, SEAN) (Entered: 04/21/2020)

April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020

PACER
36

RESPONSE to Motion re 34 MOTION to Certify Class pursuant to FRCP 23(a) and 23(b)(2) CORRECTED - With Certification of Service filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (MCGRATH, SEAN) (Entered: 04/21/2020)

April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Kymberly K. Evanson ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-14256897.) filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA..(CORTES, DIANA) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Paul J. Lawrence ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-14256912.) filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA..(CORTES, DIANA) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020

PACER
39

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Partial Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(CORTES, DIANA) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020

PACER
40

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF KYMBERLY K. EVANSON, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 4/27/20.4/27/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

PACER
41

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF PAUL J. LAWRENCE, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 4/27/20.4/27/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

PACER
42

REPLY to Response to Motion re 34 MOTION to Certify Class pursuant to FRCP 23(a) and 23(b)(2) filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT. (WEAVER, MEREDITH) (Entered: 04/28/2020)

April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice admission of Rebecca Sobie filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT.Plaintiffs' Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Rebecca Sobie.(FERLEGER, DAVID) Modified on 5/27/2020 (mbh, ). (fee paid on 5/26/20) (Entered: 05/07/2020)

May 7, 2020

May 7, 2020

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 39 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Denying Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss)(KOZAK-OXNARD, ANDREA) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

May 8, 2020

May 8, 2020

PACER
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REPLY in Support re 39 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (CORTES, DIANA) Modified on 5/18/2020 (fb). (Entered: 05/15/2020)

May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF REBECCA H, SOBIE, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 5/20/20.5/21/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 05/21/2020)

May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020

PACER
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STIPULATION and Proposed Protective Order by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; COPY FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL). (EVANSON, KYMBERLY) Modified on 6/2/2020 (fb). (Entered: 06/01/2020)

June 1, 2020

June 1, 2020

PACER
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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED PROTECTIVE ORDER, WITH COURT APPROVAL. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 6/4/20. 6/4/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 06/04/2020)

June 4, 2020

June 4, 2020

RECAP
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MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 7/6/20. 7/6/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 07/06/2020)

July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020

Clearinghouse
50

ORDER THAT THE MOTION TO DISMISS IN PART PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT IS GRANTED.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 7/6/20. 7/6/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 07/06/2020)

July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020

RECAP
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MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 7/7/20. 7/7/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

July 7, 2020

July 7, 2020

Clearinghouse
52

ORDER THAT THE MOTIONS OF PLAINTIFFS FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED. . SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 7/7/20. 7/7/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mbh, ) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

July 7, 2020

July 7, 2020

RECAP
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III Status Conference held on 7/13/20. (JL ) (Entered: 07/14/2020)

July 14, 2020

July 14, 2020

PACER
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MOTION for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) or, Alternatively, for Practical Modification, Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b) filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT.Brief, Certificate of Counsel, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Brief In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Final Judgment, or, Alternatively, for Practical Modification, Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b), # 2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Entry of Final Judgment Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b))(KOZAK-OXNARD, ANDREA) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

1 Brief In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Final Judgment, or, Alt

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2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Entry of Final Judgment Pu

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July 20, 2020

July 20, 2020

PACER
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.Motion for Extension of Time to File a Responsive Pleading. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Motion for Extension of Time to File a Responsive Pleading, # 2 Declaration of Kymberly Evanson in Support of Motion for Extension, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading)(EVANSON, KYMBERLY) (Entered: 07/21/2020)

July 21, 2020

July 21, 2020

PACER
56

RESPONSE to Motion re 55 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT. (KOZAK-OXNARD, ANDREA) (Entered: 07/24/2020)

July 24, 2020

July 24, 2020

PACER
57

ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE A RESPONSIVE PLEADING TO THE COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT SHALL FILE ITS RESPONSIVE PLEADING 14 DAYS AFTER THE COURT ENTERS AN ORDER ADJUDICATING PLAINTIFFS' RULE 54(b) MOTION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 7/27/20.7/28/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 07/28/2020)

July 28, 2020

July 28, 2020

PACER
58

RESPONSE in Opposition re 54 MOTION for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) or, Alternatively, for Practical Modification, Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b) filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (CORTES, DIANA) (Entered: 08/03/2020)

Aug. 3, 2020

Aug. 3, 2020

PACER
59

ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF PLAINTIFFS FOR ENTRY OF A FINAL JUDGMENT UNDER RULE 54(b) OF THE FRCP ON THE COURT'S 7/6/20 DISMISSAL OF THE PLAINTIFFS' PROGRAM ACCESS CLAIMS IS DENIED. THE ALTERNATIVE MOTION OF PLAINTIFFS TO MODIFY THE COURT 7/6/20 ORDER IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 8/5/20.8/5/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 08/05/2020)

Aug. 5, 2020

Aug. 5, 2020

RECAP
60

ANSWER to 1 Complaint by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.(EVANSON, KYMBERLY) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

Aug. 18, 2020

Aug. 18, 2020

RECAP
61

ORDER THAT A TELEPHONIC SETTLEMENT STATUS CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED ON 9/24/20 AT 4:30 PM . SIGNED BY UNTED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY ON 9/1/20. 9/1/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mbh, ) Modified on 9/2/2020 (mbh, ). (Entered: 09/01/2020)

Sept. 1, 2020

Sept. 1, 2020

PACER
62

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Michelle Caiola filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT..(WEAVER, MEREDITH) (Entered: 09/17/2020)

Sept. 17, 2020

Sept. 17, 2020

PACER
63

Proposed Pretrial Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Withdraw Michelle Caiola as Attorney for Plaintiffs by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT. (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; COPY FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL).(WEAVER, MEREDITH) Modified on 9/18/2020 (fb). (Entered: 09/17/2020)

Sept. 17, 2020

Sept. 17, 2020

PACER
64

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO WITHDRAW MICHELLE CAIOLA AS ATTORNEY IS GRANTED AND MICHELLE CAIOLA SHALL BE REMOVED AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS IN THIS CASE. ALL FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS IN THIS ACTION SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE DIRECTED TO MEREDITH J. WEAVER, ANDREA KOZAK-OXNARD AND REBECCA J. SOBIE OF DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCATES AND DAVID FERLEGER LAW OFFICE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 9/18/20. 9/18/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 09/18/2020)

Sept. 18, 2020

Sept. 18, 2020

PACER
65

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY Telephonic Pretrial Conference held on 9/24/20 (mbh, ) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

Sept. 25, 2020

Sept. 25, 2020

PACER
66

ORDER THAT A SUPPLEMENTAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON 11/17/2020 AT 9:30 AM IN CHAMBERS BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY ON 9/25/20. 9/25/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

Sept. 25, 2020

Sept. 25, 2020

PACER
67

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY Settlement Conference held on 11/17/20. (mbh, ) (Entered: 11/17/2020)

Nov. 17, 2020

Nov. 17, 2020

PACER
68

ORDER THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE HELD THIS DAY, COUNSEL SHALL MEET WEEKLY TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL TERMS OF SETTLEMENT AND BY THE END OF EACH WEEK SHALL PROVIDE AN EMAIL UPDATE TO JUDGE HEYS CONFIRMING WHETHER THE PARTIES HAVE MET, WHEN THEY NEXT PLAN TO MEET AND IDENTIFYING ANY ISSUES ON WHICH THEY SEEK JUDGE HEY'S ASSISTANCE. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY ON 11/17/20. 11/18/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 11/18/2020)

Nov. 18, 2020

Nov. 18, 2020

PACER
69

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III Status Conference held on 1/11/21. (mbh, ) (Entered: 01/12/2021)

Jan. 12, 2021

Jan. 12, 2021

PACER
70

THIRD SCHEDULING ORDER: ALL DISCOVERY SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 3/31/2021. ANY SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION OR OTHER DISPOSITIVE MOTION SHALL BE FILED BY 7/1/2021. THE PARTIES SHALL FILE PRETRIAL MEMORANDA BY 10/25/2021. THIS CASE WILL BE PLACED IN THE TRIAL POOL 11/1/2021. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 1/12/21. 1/12/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) Modified on 5/20/2021 (mbh, ). (VACATED PER ORDER #76) (Entered: 01/12/2021)

Jan. 12, 2021

Jan. 12, 2021

PACER
71

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY Status Telephone Conference held on 1/25/21. (mbh, ) (Entered: 01/26/2021)

Jan. 26, 2021

Jan. 26, 2021

PACER
72

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY Status Telephone Conference held on 1/28/21. (mbh, ) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

Jan. 28, 2021

Jan. 28, 2021

PACER
73

ORDER THAT A SUPPLEMENTAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON 2/25/2021 AT 1:30 PM IN CHAMBERS BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY ON 1/29/21. 1/29/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 01/29/2021)

Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

PACER
74

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE ELIZABETH T. HEY Settlement Conference held on 2/25/21. (mbh, ) (Entered: 02/26/2021)

Feb. 26, 2021

Feb. 26, 2021

PACER
75

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III Status Conference held on 5/20/21. (mbh, ) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021

PACER
76

FOURTH SCHEDULING ORDER: THE THIRD SCHEDULING ORDER (DOC #70) IS VACATED. ANY SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION OR OTHER DISPOSITIVE SHALL BE FILED BY 7/22/2021. THE PARTIES SHALL FILE PRETRIAL MEMORANDA ON OR BEFORE 11/23/21. THE CASE WILL BE PLACED IN THE TRIAL POOL FOR 12/1/2021. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 5/20/21. 5/20/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) Modified on 11/12/2021 (mbh, ). (PARAGRAPHS 7 & 8 VACATED PER ORDER #103) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021

PACER
77

MOTION to Compel Disclosure of Withheld Documents filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.Memorandum, Certificate of Counsel, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum In Support of Defendant's Motion to Compel, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J)(MCGRATH, SEAN) (Entered: 07/13/2021)

July 13, 2021

July 13, 2021

PACER
78

NOTICE of Hearing: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE SET FOR 7/28/2021 11:00 AM BEFORE HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE III. CALL-IN INFORMATION HAS BEEN CIRCULATED BY CHAMBERS.(km, ) (Entered: 07/16/2021)

July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

PACER
79

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT.Brief, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Brief, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E, # 9 Exhibit F, # 10 Exhibit G, # 11 Exhibit H, # 12 Exhibit I, # 13 Exhibit J, # 14 Exhibit K, # 15 Exhibit L, # 16 Exhibit M, # 17 Exhibit N, # 18 Exhibit O, # 19 Exhibit P, # 20 Exhibit Q, # 21 Exhibit R, # 22 Exhibit S)(WEAVER, MEREDITH) (Entered: 07/22/2021)

July 22, 2021

July 22, 2021

PACER
80

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.Memorandum, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Declaration Sean McGrath, # 4 Exhibit A-McGrath, # 5 Exhibit B-McGrath, # 6 Exhibit C-McGrath, # 7 Exhibit D-McGrath, # 8 Exhibit E-McGrath, # 9 Exhibit F-McGrath, # 10 Exhibit G-McGrath, # 11 Exhibit H-McGrath, # 12 Exhibit I-McGrath, # 13 Exhibit J-McGrath, # 14 Exhibit K-McGrath, # 15 Exhibit L-McGrath, # 16 Exhibit M-McGrath, # 17 Exhibit N-McGrath, # 18 Exhibit O-McGrath, # 19 Exhibit P-McGrath, # 20 Exhibit Q-McGrath, # 21 Exhibit R-McGrath, # 22 Exhibit S-McGrath, # 23 Declaration Michael Carroll, # 24 Exhibit A Part 1-Carroll, # 25 Exhibit A Part 2-Carroll, # 26 Exhibit B-Carroll, # 27 Exhibit C-Carroll, # 28 Exhibit D-Carroll, # 29 Exhibit E-Carroll, # 30 Exhibit F-Carroll, # 31 Declaration Sunil Gill, # 32 Declaration Dan Call)(EVANSON, KYMBERLY) (Entered: 07/22/2021)

July 22, 2021

July 22, 2021

PACER
81

RESPONSE in Opposition re 77 MOTION to Compel Disclosure of Withheld Documents filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rebecca Sobie, # 2 Exhibit A - Sobie, # 3 Exhibit B - Sobie, # 4 Declaration of Josh Safdie)(SOBIE, REBECCA) (Entered: 07/27/2021)

July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

PACER
82

ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO COMPEL DISCLOSURE OF DOCUMENTS AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS WITHHELD BY PLAINTIFFS IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 7/28/21.7/29/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 07/29/2021)

July 28, 2021

July 28, 2021

PACER
83

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III Status Conference held on 7/28/21 (mbh, ) (Entered: 07/29/2021)

July 28, 2021

July 28, 2021

PACER
84

MOTION to Strike 80 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Portions of Decl. of Michael Carroll [ECF No. 80-23] and Def's MOL relying thereon [ECF No. 80-2] filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT.Memorandum, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Declaration and Exhibits)(SOBIE, REBECCA) (Entered: 08/05/2021)

Aug. 5, 2021

Aug. 5, 2021

PACER
85

RESPONSE in Opposition re 80 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration and Exhibits, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(WEAVER, MEREDITH) (Entered: 08/05/2021)

Aug. 5, 2021

Aug. 5, 2021

PACER
86

RESPONSE in Opposition re 79 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Sunil Gill, # 3 Declaration Second Declaration of Sean McGrath, # 4 Exhibit A-McGrath, # 5 Exhibit B-McGrath, # 6 Exhibit C-McGrath, # 7 Exhibit D-McGrath, # 8 Exhibit E-McGrath, # 9 Exhibit F-McGrath)(EVANSON, KYMBERLY) (Entered: 08/05/2021)

Aug. 5, 2021

Aug. 5, 2021

PACER
87

NOTICE and Motion of Withdrawal of Appearance by REBECCA J. SOBIE on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(SOBIE, REBECCA) Modified on 8/10/2021 (fb). (Entered: 08/09/2021)

Aug. 9, 2021

Aug. 9, 2021

PACER
88

REPLY in Support re 80 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (EVANSON, KYMBERLY) Modified on 8/13/2021 (fb). (Entered: 08/12/2021)

Aug. 12, 2021

Aug. 12, 2021

PACER
89

REPLY in Support re 79 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Meredith J. Weaver, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(WEAVER, MEREDITH) Modified on 8/13/2021 (fb). (Entered: 08/12/2021)

Aug. 12, 2021

Aug. 12, 2021

PACER
90

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO WITHDRAW IS GRANTED AND ANDREA KOZAK-OXNARD SHALL BE REMOVED AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS IN THIS CASE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 8/17/21.8/17/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 08/17/2021)

Aug. 17, 2021

Aug. 17, 2021

PACER
91

RESPONSE in Opposition re 84 MOTION to Strike 80 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Portions of Decl. of Michael Carroll [ECF No. 80-23] and Def's MOL relying thereon [ECF No. 80-2] filed by THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration Third Declaration of Sean McGrath, # 3 Exhibit A-McGrath, # 4 Exhibit B-McGrath, # 5 Exhibit C-McGrath, # 6 Exhibit D-McGrath, # 7 Exhibit E-McGrath)(MCGRATH, SEAN) (Entered: 08/19/2021)

Aug. 19, 2021

Aug. 19, 2021

PACER
92

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 79 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, 84 MOTION to Strike 80 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Portions of Decl. of Michael Carroll [ECF No. 80-23] and Def's MOL relying thereon [ECF No. 80-2], 80 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment : MOTION HEARING SET FOR 9/15/2021 10:30 AM IN Courtroom 16A BEFORE HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE III.(km, ) (Entered: 09/07/2021)

Sept. 7, 2021

Sept. 7, 2021

RECAP
93

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by ELEANOR N. EWING on behalf of All Defendants (EWING, ELEANOR) (Entered: 09/10/2021)

Sept. 10, 2021

Sept. 10, 2021

RECAP
94

Minute Entry for proceedings held on 9/15/21 before HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, IIIin Courtroom 16-A Oral Argument on Cross Motions for Summary Judgment (Doc #79 & 80). Court Reporter: ESR. (mbh, ) (Entered: 09/16/2021)

Sept. 15, 2021

Sept. 15, 2021

PACER
95

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice admission of Rebecca Serbin filed by TONY BROOKS, DISABLED IN ACTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., LIAM DOUGHERTY, FRAN FULTON, LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC., LOUIS OLIVO, PHILADELPHIA ADAPT.Affidavit and Certificate of Service.(FERLEGER, DAVID) (FEE PAID ON 10/5/21; RECEIPT #PPE232642) (Entered: 10/24/2021)

Oct. 24, 2021

Oct. 24, 2021

RECAP
96

MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 10/27/21. 10/27/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

RECAP
97

ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF PLAINTIFFS FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS DENIED. THE MOTION OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 10/27/21. 10/27/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

RECAP
98

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF REBECCA C. SERBIN, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THE COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III ON 10/27/21.10/27/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 26, 2019

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Liberty Resources, an independent living center in Philadelphia that serves persons with disabilities Disabled in Action of Pennsylvania, non-profit led by people with disabilities Philadelphia ADAPT, local chapter of national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists Individual private plaintiffs, each of whom has disability impairing their mobility

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

City of Philadelphia, City

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Amount Defendant Pays: $1100000.00

Issues

General:

Sidewalks

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Disability:

Mobility impairment

Visual impairment

Type of Facility:

Government-run