Case: Donegan v. Norwood

1:16-cv-11178 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Dec. 8, 2016

Closed Date: April 17, 2022

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Case Summary

This case concerns the Americans with Disabilities Act and age discrimination.  On December 8th, 2016, the named plaintiff, a young man with a disability requiring regular medical aid, filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, individually and on behalf of a class of similarly situated individuals.  The plaintiff sued the Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (“HFS”).  Represented by private counsel, the plaintiff sought…

This case concerns the Americans with Disabilities Act and age discrimination.  On December 8th, 2016, the named plaintiff, a young man with a disability requiring regular medical aid, filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, individually and on behalf of a class of similarly situated individuals.  The plaintiff sued the Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (“HFS”).  Represented by private counsel, the plaintiff sought an injunction against the reduction of existing medical funding and declaratory relief. The plaintiff argued that decreasing the in-home shift nursing funding of persons aging out of a Medicaid program known as Nursing and Personal Care Services (“NPCS”) at 21 years of age purely based on their chronological age and rather than their medical needs violated both the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §12132 (ADA) and §504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 42 U.S.C. 794(a). At the time of the suit, Illinois ran a number of programs through Medicaid providing medical care funding for youths with disabilities.  As these youths aged out of programs their coverage changed, but their needs stayed the same, forcing families to make difficult, potentially life threatening decisions. . In the decade prior to this case there were five individual cases, and a class action suit in Illinois dealing with similar circumstances in which the plaintiffs prevailed.  

The case was assigned to District Judge Robert M. Dow Jr. and a class certification was immediately sought by the Plaintiffs under two theories.  First, the plaintiffs argued that they were at risk of significant harm or suffering because the state restricted NPCS enrollment to those under 21, forcing them to age out into a different program, Home Services Program (“HSP”), a program with lower funding caps. Second, the plaintiffs argued that those enrolled in NPCS were being discriminated against because similarly situated individuals aging out of a different state program–the Medically Fragile, Technology Dependent Children(“MFTD”) program–continued to receive the care they required.  

Throughout the lawsuit some class members were afforded injunctive relief so that their medical needs would be provided for while the case was adjudicated. The defendants agreed to provide relief for all putative class members that would age out of the program on, or before May 15, 2017. Further information regarding injunctive relief during the course of adjudication is unavailable.   

On December 21st, 2017, the court denied in part and granted in part the motion for class certification, finding the plaintiffs did qualify for class certification under their second theory based on an argument in Amundson ex rel. Amundson v. Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which suggested that persons with disabilities can establish claims of discrimination by showing worse treatment than other individuals with disabilities. 721 F.3d 871, 874 (7th Cir. 2013).   

On April 17th, 2019, the parties had a hearing before Judge Dow Jr., and presented a settlement. The parties settlement outlined that class members would upon request, or with permission, be evaluated for the MFTD waiver program.  Per the agreement, HFS is not obligated to provide care under any specific plan, or to necessarily provide care that they would not have otherwise provided. Additionally, defendants paid $140,000 in attorney’s fees.  Approval for the settlement was granted and the case was terminated without prejudice for a period of three years so that it could continue to be monitored. As of April 17, 2022 the Clearinghouse believes the case was closed and  dismissed with prejudice . 

 

Summary Authors

Nina Charap (3/3/2023)

People

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Judge(s)

Dow, Robert Michael (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cahill, Mary Denise (Illinois)

Farley, Robert Hugh (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Arnold, Michael D. (Illinois)

Dierkes, Michael T. (Illinois)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:16-cv-11178

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

Complaint
26

1:16-cv-11178

Amended Complaint

Feb. 23, 2017

Feb. 23, 2017

Complaint
57

1:16-cv-11178

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Dec. 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017

Order/Opinion

2017 WL 6569634

92-1

1:16-cv-11178

Settlement Agreement

Donegan v. Bellock

April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019

Settlement Agreement
92

1:16-cv-11178

Order Approving Final Settlement of Class Action

Donegan v. Eagleson

April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019

Order/Opinion
96

1:16-cv-11178

Judgment Order

Donegan v. Eagleson

May 21, 2019

May 21, 2019

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6254578/donegan-v-norwood/

Last updated Nov. 1, 2025, 10:35 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by Blake Donegan; Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-12641210.(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

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2

CIVIL Cover Sheet (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

3

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Blake Donegan by Robert Hugh Farley, Jr (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

4

MOTION by Plaintiff Blake Donegan to certify class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

5

MEMORANDUM by Blake Donegan in support of motion to certify class 4 (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

6

MOTION by Plaintiff Blake Donegan for temporary restraining order and Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

7

MEMORANDUM by Blake Donegan in support of motion for temporary restraining order 6 and Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

8

Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Robert Hugh Farley, Jr for presentment of motion to certify class 4, motion for temporary restraining order 6 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 12/15/2016 at 09:15 AM. (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Sheila Finnegan. (jn, )

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Felicia F. Norwood (mmy, )

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

9

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Blake Donegan as to Felicia F. Norwood on 12/9/2016, answer due 12/30/2016. (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

Dec. 9, 2016

Dec. 9, 2016

10

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Felicia F. Norwood by Michael D. Arnold (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 12/13/2016)

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

11

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Felicia F. Norwood by Brian Franklin Kolp (Kolp, Brian) (Entered: 12/13/2016)

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

12

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Motion hearing held. Plaintiff's motions for class certification 4 is entered and continued generally. Defendant's response to Plaintiff's motion for class temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction 6 is due by noon on 12/20/2016; Plaintiff may file a reply if he wishes to do so by 4:30 p.m. on 12/21/2016; motion is taken under advisement and the Court anticipates ruling on 12/22/2016. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 12/15/2016)

Dec. 15, 2016

Dec. 15, 2016

13

RESPONSE by Felicia F. Norwood to MOTION by Plaintiff Blake Donegan for temporary restraining order and Preliminary Injunction 6 (Kolp, Brian) (Entered: 12/20/2016)

Dec. 20, 2016

Dec. 20, 2016

14

REPLY by Blake Donegan to response to motion 13 for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 12/21/2016)

Dec. 21, 2016

Dec. 21, 2016

15

ORDER Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. on 12/22/2016. For the reasons stated below, Plaintiff Blake Donegan's motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction 6 is continued to 1/6/2017 at 11:00 a.m. Although the representations in Defendant's response brief have obviated the need for any emergency injunctive relief as to Plaintiff and all class members who reach age 21 through May 15, 2017, there remains an open question concerning whether temporary relief is required for putative class members who have already aged out of the Nursing and Personal Care Services program. This question requires further development in the record as explained in this order. For further details see the Statement below. Mailed notice(cdh, ) (Entered: 12/22/2016)

Dec. 22, 2016

Dec. 22, 2016

16

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Blake Donegan by Mary Denise Cahill (Cahill, Mary) (Entered: 12/27/2016)

Dec. 27, 2016

Dec. 27, 2016

17

DECLARATION regarding motion for temporary restraining order 6 and Preliminary Injunction on behalf of the Plaintiff and Class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit D, # 2 Exhibit E)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 01/03/2017)

Jan. 3, 2017

Jan. 3, 2017

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18

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 2/21/2017 at 10:30 a.m. Discussion held off the record. All motions shall be entered and continued to 2/21/2017. Defendant's answer is due 1/20/2017. Parties to submit their agreed proposed protective order as soon as possible to Proposed_Order_Dow@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 01/06/2017)

Jan. 6, 2017

Jan. 6, 2017

19

AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. on 1/12/2017. Mailed notice(cdh, ) Modified on 1/17/2017 (cdh, ). (Entered: 01/12/2017)

Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

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20

AGREED QUALIFIED HIPAA AND MHDDCA PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. on 1/12/2017. Mailed notice(cdh, ) (Entered: 01/12/2017)

Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

21

MOTION by Defendant Felicia F. Norwood for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 (Unopposed) (Kolp, Brian) (Entered: 01/20/2017)

Jan. 20, 2017

Jan. 20, 2017

22

(Unopposed) NOTICE of Motion by Brian Franklin Kolp for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, motion for relief 21 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 1/25/2017 at 09:15 AM. (Kolp, Brian) (Entered: 01/20/2017)

Jan. 20, 2017

Jan. 20, 2017

23

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Defendant's unopposed motion for an extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 21 is granted. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 01/24/2017)

Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 24, 2017

24

ANSWER to Complaint by Felicia F. Norwood(Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 01/27/2017)

Jan. 27, 2017

Jan. 27, 2017

25

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 3/22/2017 at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiff is given until 2/24/2017 to file an amended complaint. Defendant's oral motion for an extension of time until 3/22/2017 to file a response is granted. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 02/21/2017)

Feb. 21, 2017

Feb. 21, 2017

26

Plaintiffs AMENDED complaint by Blake Donegan, Kina Wines, Antonio Campbell, Janelle Eaton, Derek Tan against Felicia F. Norwood (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 02/23/2017)

Feb. 23, 2017

Feb. 23, 2017

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27

ANSWER to amended complaint by Felicia F. Norwood(Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 03/22/2017)

March 22, 2017

March 22, 2017

28

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 5/10/2017 at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiff is given until 4/5/2017 to file a revised motion for class certification; response due 4/26/2017; reply due 5/10/2017. No later than 4/15/2017, the defendant shall file on the docket, its position regarding the deadline as to those individuals that will turn 21 years of age this year. If at any time the parties jointly wish to have a settlement conference, they shall contact the Court's Courtroom Deputy for a referral to Magistrate Judge Finnegan. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 03/23/2017)

March 23, 2017

March 23, 2017

29

MOTION by Plaintiff Blake Donegan to certify class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

April 4, 2017

April 4, 2017

30

MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Amended Motion for Class Certification (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

April 4, 2017

April 4, 2017

31

Response to Court Minute Order of March 23, 2017 STATEMENT by Felicia F. Norwood (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 04/19/2017)

April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017

32

MOTION by Defendant Felicia F. Norwood to seal document (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2017)

April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

33

NOTICE of Motion by Michael D. Arnold for presentment of (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2017)

April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

34

RESPONSE by Felicia F. Norwoodin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Blake Donegan to certify class 29 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit J)(Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 04/26/2017)

April 26, 2017

April 26, 2017

35

SEALED EXHIBIT by Defendant Felicia F. Norwood regarding response in opposition to motion 34 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit K)(Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 04/26/2017)

April 26, 2017

April 26, 2017

36

Amended NOTICE of Motion by Michael D. Arnold for presentment of motion to seal document 32 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 5/3/2017 at 10:00 AM. (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 04/27/2017)

April 27, 2017

April 27, 2017

37

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Defendant's motion for leave to file exhibits under seal 32 is granted. Notice of motion date of 5/3/2017 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/02/2017)

May 2, 2017

May 2, 2017

38

MOTION by Plaintiff Blake Donegan for extension of time to file response/reply Unopposed (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 05/04/2017)

May 4, 2017

May 4, 2017

39

Unopposed NOTICE of Motion by Robert Hugh Farley, Jr for presentment of motion for extension of time to file response/reply 38 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 5/9/2017 at 09:15 AM. (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 05/04/2017)

May 4, 2017

May 4, 2017

40

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Plaintiffs' unopposed motion for an extension of time to file Plaintiffs' reply to Defendant's response to motion for class certification 38 is granted. Notice of motion date of 5/9/2017 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

41

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: In view of the extension of the due date for Plaintiff's reply brief to 5/31/2017, the status hearing set for 5/10/2017 is stricken and reset to 6/1/2017 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/09/2017)

May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

42

REPLY by Blake Donegan to response in opposition to motion 34 for Plaintiffs Amended Motion for Class Certification (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 05/30/2017)

May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

43

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Blake Donegan in the Reply to Defendant's Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Class Certification (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B, # 2 Exhibit D, # 3 Exhibit I, # 4 Exhibit J, # 5 Exhibit K, # 6 Exhibit L)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 05/30/2017)

May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

44

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Blake Donegan Corrected - Exhibit I (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I - Corrected)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 05/30/2017)

May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

45

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Due to the Court's trial schedule, status hearing set for 6/1/2017 at 9:45 a.m. is reset to 6/7/2017 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/31/2017)

May 31, 2017

May 31, 2017

46

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held. Plaintiff's oral motion for leave to seal docket entries 43 and 44 is granted without objection. By 6/14/17, the parties shall submit to the Courtroom Deputy, Carolyn_Hoesly@ilnd.uscourts.gov their unavailable dates in July and August for the anticipated hearing on class certification. Plaintiff's and class motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction 6 is stricken without prejudice. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 06/08/2017)

June 7, 2017

June 7, 2017

47

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: On June 7, 2017, the Court entered a order directing parties to submit by June 14, their unavailable dates for trial [see 46]. No later than 10/20/17, parties shall file a brief status report. This case is set for further status hearing on 10/25/17 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

Oct. 13, 2017

Oct. 13, 2017

48

ORDER Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. on 10/17/2017. After reviewing the briefing, the Court directs the parties to file supplemental briefs addressing the issues set out below. Plaintiffs' supplemental brief is due by November 3, 2017; Defendants supplemental brief is due by November 22, 2017. Provided that the supplemental briefing proceeds according to this schedule, the Court anticipates issuing a written ruling on the motion no later than December 22, 2017. To maintain the status quo until that time - as the Court and parties have done by agreement from the start of this litigationthe Court requests that Defendant indicate in writing on the docket no later than October 20, 2017 whether it is willing to extend its agreement not to terminate the in-home shift nursing benefits received by any individual currently in the NPCS program based on their reaching the age of 21 years of age [31, at 2] through December 22, 2017. If Defendant does not agree to the extension, the case will be set for a status hearing on October 23, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. For further details see the Statement below. Mailed notice(cdh, ) (Entered: 10/17/2017)

Oct. 17, 2017

Oct. 17, 2017

49

in response to Court's October 17, 2017 minute order STATEMENT by Felicia F. Norwood (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 10/20/2017)

Oct. 20, 2017

Oct. 20, 2017

50

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Upon review of Defendant Norwood's filing on 10/20/2017 49, the status hearing set for 10/25/2017 is stricken and will be reset when the Court rules on the pending motion for class certification 29 . Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

51

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Blake Donegan Supplemental Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 11/03/2017)

Nov. 3, 2017

Nov. 3, 2017

52

MOTION by Defendant Felicia F. Norwood to seal document Supplemental Brief Exhibits B-F (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

Nov. 22, 2017

Nov. 22, 2017

53

NOTICE of Motion by Michael D. Arnold for presentment of motion to seal document 52 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 12/5/2017 at 09:15 AM. (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

Nov. 22, 2017

Nov. 22, 2017

54

RESPONSE by Felicia F. Norwoodin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Blake Donegan to certify class 29 supplemental (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

Nov. 22, 2017

Nov. 22, 2017

55

SEALED EXHIBIT by Defendant Felicia F. Norwood regarding response in opposition to motion 54 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B, # 2 Exhibit C, # 3 Exhibit D, # 4 Exhibit E, # 5 Exhibit F)(Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

Nov. 22, 2017

Nov. 22, 2017

56

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr:Motion for leave to file exhibits under seal 52 is granted. Notice of motion date of 12/5/2017 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 12/04/2017)

Dec. 4, 2017

Dec. 4, 2017

57

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. on 12/21/2017. The Court grants Plaintiffs' amended motion for class certification 29 in part. This case is set for further status hearing on January 12, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice(cdh, )

Dec. 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 2/21/2018 at 9:30 a.m. If at any time the parties jointly wish to have a settlement conference, they shall contact the Court's Courtroom Deputy for a referral to Magistrate Judge Finnegan. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 01/15/2018)

Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 12, 2018

59

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 3/21/2018 at 9:45 a.m. Parties are discussing the possibility of settlement. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

Feb. 21, 2018

Feb. 21, 2018

60

ORDER: Status hearing held and continued to 4/11/2018 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 3/21/2018. Mailed notice (ew, ) (Entered: 03/26/2018)

March 21, 2018

March 21, 2018

61

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 5/7/2018 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 04/11/2018)

April 11, 2018

April 11, 2018

62

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Due to the Court's trial calendar, the status hearing set for 5/7/2018 is stricken and reset to 5/8/2018 at 10:15 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/04/2018)

May 4, 2018

May 4, 2018

63

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: At the request of the parties, the status hearing set for 5/8/2018 is cancelled and reset to 5/30/2018 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/07/2018)

May 7, 2018

May 7, 2018

64

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 6/13/2018 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/30/2018)

May 30, 2018

May 30, 2018

65

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 7/18/18 at 10:00 a.m. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before 7/13/18. Mailed notice (ep, ) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

June 13, 2018

June 13, 2018

66

MOTION by Defendant Felicia F. Norwood for extension of time to file Status Report - Unopposed (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 07/12/2018)

July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

67

NOTICE of Motion by Michael D. Arnold for presentment of motion for extension of time to file 66 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 7/18/2018 at 10:00 AM. (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 07/12/2018)

July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

68

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Defendant's unopposed motion to re-set deadline to file status report and next status hearing 66 is granted. Status hearing is reset for 8/14/2018 at 10:00 a.m. Notice of motion date of 7/18/2018 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 07/17/2018)

July 17, 2018

July 17, 2018

69

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 8/30/2018 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 08/15/2018)

Aug. 14, 2018

Aug. 14, 2018

70

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 9/12/2018 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 08/30/2018)

Aug. 30, 2018

Aug. 30, 2018

71

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 9/26/2018 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 09/12/2018)

Sept. 12, 2018

Sept. 12, 2018

72

DOCUMENT ENTERED ON THE INCORRECT CASE. (CDH). (Entered: 09/27/2018)

Sept. 26, 2018

Sept. 26, 2018

73

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Entry 72 has been corrected. Status hearing held and continued to 10/4/2018 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 09/27/2018)

Sept. 26, 2018

Sept. 26, 2018

74

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: At the request of the parties, the status hearing set for 10/4/2018 is cancelled and reset to 10/9/2018 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 10/02/2018)

Oct. 2, 2018

Oct. 2, 2018

75

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing and continued to 10/17/2018 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

Oct. 9, 2018

Oct. 9, 2018

76

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr:Status hearing held on 10/17/2018. Status hearing set for 10/24/2018 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (clw, ) (Entered: 10/17/2018)

Oct. 17, 2018

Oct. 17, 2018

77

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 11/6/2018 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 10/29/2018)

Oct. 24, 2018

Oct. 24, 2018

78

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing set for 11/7/2018 is stricken and a new date to be determined shortly. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

Oct. 31, 2018

Oct. 31, 2018

79

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing set for 11/21/2018 at 8:30 a.m. Mailed notice (mw, ) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

Nov. 19, 2018

Nov. 19, 2018

80

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Joint Status Report due by 1/11/2019. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 01/04/2019)

Jan. 4, 2019

Jan. 4, 2019

81

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Blake Donegan (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 01/10/2019)

Jan. 10, 2019

Jan. 10, 2019

82

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Upon review of the joint status report 81, this case is set for further status hearing on 1/29/2019 at 9:00 a.m. However, the status hearing will be stricken if the parties notice up a motion for preliminary approval prior to that date. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 01/15/2019)

Jan. 15, 2019

Jan. 15, 2019

83

MOTION by Plaintiff Blake Donegan for settlement Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement and Notice Plan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Settlement Agreement, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Notice Plan Order & Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Hearing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Farley, Robert) (Entered: 01/17/2019)

Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

84

MEMORANDUM by Blake Donegan in support of motion for settlement, 83 Agreed Memorandum In Support of Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement and Notice Plan (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 01/17/2019)

Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

85

Unopposed NOTICE of Motion by Robert Hugh Farley, Jr for presentment of motion for settlement, 83 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 1/24/2019 at 09:15 AM. (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 01/17/2019)

Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

86

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held. Joint motion for preliminary approval of settlement agreement and notice plan 83 is granted. Fairness hearing is set for 4/17/2019 at 9:00 a.m. Status hearing set for 1/29/2019 is stricken. Signed order to follow. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 01/24/2019)

Jan. 24, 2019

Jan. 24, 2019

87

NOTICE PLAN ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 1/28/2019. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

Jan. 28, 2019

Jan. 28, 2019

88

ORDER: Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Hearing. Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 1/28/2019. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

Jan. 28, 2019

Jan. 28, 2019

89

ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 1/28/2019. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

Jan. 28, 2019

Jan. 28, 2019

90

STATUS Report by Plaintiffs by Blake Donegan (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 04/03/2019)

April 3, 2019

April 3, 2019

91

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Class Action Settlement and Hearing held. Approval of settlement granted. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 04/17/2019)

April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019

92

ORDER APPROVING FINAL SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. on 4/17/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit). Mailed notice(cdh, ) (Entered: 04/17/2019)

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April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019

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93

MOTION by Plaintiff Blake Donegan for attorney fees Agreed Motion for Entry of Judgment Order (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019

94

Unopposed Plaintiffs NOTICE of Motion by Robert Hugh Farley, Jr for presentment of motion for attorney fees 93 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 5/23/2019 at 09:15 AM. (Farley, Robert) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019

95

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Agreed motion for judgment order 93 is granted. Signed order to follow. Notice of motion date of 5/24/2019 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019

96

JUDGMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. on 5/21/2019. Mailed notice(cdh, ) (Entered: 05/21/2019)

May 21, 2019

May 21, 2019

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Public Benefits/Government Services

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 8, 2016

Closing Date: April 17, 2022

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Class of Persons with Disabilities at risk of losing some of their care upon aging out of youth programs at the age of 21.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State of Illinois, State

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Illinois 1:16-cv-11178

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Preliminary relief granted

Amount Defendant Pays: $140,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Government services

Pattern or Practice

Payment for care

Benefits (Source):

Medicaid

Medicare

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Discrimination Basis:

Age discrimination

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medical care, general

Medical care, unspecified