Case: Hood v. City of Sacramento

2:23-cv-00232 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Filed Date: Feb. 7, 2023

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Case Summary

On February 7, 2023, two individuals filed this putative class action lawsuit on behalf of themselves and other individuals with mobility disabilities in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. The plaintiffs sued the city of Sacramento and Sacramento County under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and state law. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief. They claimed that the defendan…

On February 7, 2023, two individuals filed this putative class action lawsuit on behalf of themselves and other individuals with mobility disabilities in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. The plaintiffs sued the city of Sacramento and Sacramento County under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and state law. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief. They claimed that the defendants' failure to maintain clear sidewalks had violated their right to access public accommodations. 

The plaintiffs sought to certify a class defined as “all Sacramento residents with mobility disabilities who have used, use, or will use, the sidewalks in the defendant city, and defendant county, through the date of judgment in the action.”

The plaintiffs specifically alleged that the defendants had violated the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and state law by failing to clear sidewalks of debris and tent encampments of unsheltered people. The plaintiffs claimed that a rise in the population of unsheltered people had left sidewalks covered by shelters, leaving people with disabilities unable to utilize the sidewalks because they were completely blocked by these shelters. 

As of March 12, 2023, this case was ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Rhea Sharma (3/12/2023)

Amanda Gao (4/21/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Mueller, Kimberly Jo (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Demas, Louis (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Gurer, Gokalp Yusuf (California)

Haynes, Derek Joseph (California)

Heyer, Rick J. (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Class Action Complaint

Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

Complaint
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Amended Complaint

April 19, 2023

April 19, 2023

27

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Order

Oct. 6, 2023

Oct. 6, 2023

48

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Order

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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Notice of Settlement

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66797443/hood-v-city-of-sacramento/

Last updated April 21, 2026, 10:52 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs by Susan Hood, Chester McNabb. (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACAEDC-10686090) (Demas, Louis) (Entered: 02/07/2023)

Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Susan Hood, Chester McNabb (Demas, Louis) (Entered: 02/07/2023)

Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

3

SUMMONS ISSUED as to *City of Sacramento, Sacramento County* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Louis Demas* *Attorney at Law* *2713 E Street* *Sacramento, CA 95816*. (Mena-Sanchez, L) (Entered: 02/08/2023)

Feb. 8, 2023

Feb. 8, 2023

4

CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; Initial Scheduling Conference SET for 6/29/2023 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order, # 2 Consent Form, # 3 VDRP) (Mena-Sanchez, L) (Entered: 02/08/2023)

Feb. 8, 2023

Feb. 8, 2023

5

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: City of Sacramento (Christine Saunders) served on 2/10/2023, answer due 3/3/2023. (Demas, Louis) Modified on 2/22/2023 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 02/17/2023)

Feb. 17, 2023

Feb. 17, 2023

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Sacramento County (Valerie Vallejo) served on 2/10/2023, answer due 3/3/2023. (Demas, Louis) Modified on 2/22/2023 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 02/17/2023)

Feb. 17, 2023

Feb. 17, 2023

7

STIPULATION to Extend Time to Respond to 1 Complaint by City of Sacramento, County of Sacramento. Attorney Pak, Grace Lee added. (Pak, Grace) Modified on 2/27/2023 (Perdue, C.). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

Feb. 24, 2023

Feb. 24, 2023

8

SECOND STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Time by Susan Hood, Chester McNabb. (Demas, Louis) Modified on 3/22/2023 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 03/20/2023)

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

9

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 3/21/2023: Upon request of the parties, ECF No. 8, and with the approval of the court, the deadline for Defendants City of Sacramento and County of Sacramento to file a response to Plaintiff's Complaint, ECF No. 1, is EXTENDED to 4/20/2023. (Text Only Entry)(Schultz, C) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings AND Minute Order

March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

10

STIPULATION to File Amended Complaint by Chester McNabb. (Demas, Louis) Modified on 4/19/2023 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 04/18/2023)

April 18, 2023

April 18, 2023

11

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs by Susan Hood, Chester McNabb.(Demas, Louis) (Entered: 04/19/2023)

April 19, 2023

April 19, 2023

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extending time to file a response to Plaintiff's FAC by City of Sacramento. (Pak, Grace) (Entered: 05/15/2023)

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

13

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 5/16/2023: In light of the time needed for the parties to meet and confer, the Stipulated Request for Extension of Time, ECF No. 12, is GRANTED. Accordingly, the deadline for Defendants City of Sacramento and County of Sacramento to respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, ECF No. 11, is EXTENDED to 6/2/2023. (Text Only Entry)(Schultz, C) (Entered: 05/16/2023)

May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

14

MOTION to DISMISS by Sacramento County. Motion Hearing set for 8/11/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration)(Haynes, Derek) (Entered: 06/02/2023)

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

15

MOTION to DISMISS by City of Sacramento. Motion Hearing set for 8/11/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Request for Judicial Notice)(Pak, Grace) Modified on 6/5/2023 (Kastilahn, A). (Entered: 06/02/2023)

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

16

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 6/5/2023: On the court's own motion, the Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference set for 6/29/2023 is RESET for 8/11/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, with the filing of a joint status report due fourteen (14) days prior. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

17

STIPULATION to Modify filing dates and proposed order by Susan Hood. (Demas, Louis) (Entered: 06/08/2023)

June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

18

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 6/12/2023: The parties' Stipulated Request for an Extension of Time, ECF No. 17, is GRANTED. Accordingly, the deadline for Plaintiffs' Oppositions related to the Motions filed on 6/2/2023 is EXTENDED to 6/30/2023, and Defendants' deadline for their Replies is EXTENDED to 7/10/2023. (Text Only Entry)(Schultz, C) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

Minute Order

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

19

OPPOSITION by Susan Hood to 15 Motion to Dismiss,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Re meet and confer)(Demas, Louis) (Entered: 06/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

20

OPPOSITION by Susan Hood to 14 Motion to Dismiss. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Re meet and confer)(Demas, Louis) (Entered: 06/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

21

REPLY by City of Sacramento re 15 Motion to Dismiss,. (Pak, Grace) (Entered: 07/10/2023)

July 10, 2023

July 10, 2023

22

REPLY by Sacramento County re 20 Opposition to Motion. (Haynes, Derek) (Entered: 07/10/2023)

July 10, 2023

July 10, 2023

23

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Sacramento County. (DE Wit, Dylan) (Entered: 07/21/2023)

July 21, 2023

July 21, 2023

24

NOTICE of CHANGE of ADDRESS by Derek Joseph Haynes. (Haynes, Derek) (Entered: 07/27/2023)

July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023

25

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 7/28/2023: On the court's own motion, the Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference and Motion Hearing as to the pending Motions to Dismiss, ECF Nos. 14 & 15, set for 8/11/2023 is ADVANCED to 8/10/2023 at 3:00 PM for in-person appearance in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 07/28/2023)

July 28, 2023

July 28, 2023

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing

July 28, 2023

July 28, 2023

26

MINUTES for MOTION HEARING and SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 8/10/2023. Attorney, Louis Demas, present on behalf of Plaintiffs. Attorney, Grace Pack, present for City of Sacramento. Attorney, Dylan Dewit, present for Defendant Sacramento County. The court and counsel discussed the pending Motions to Dismiss, ECF Nos. 14 and 15, and case scheduling. After careful consideration of the parties' comments, the court DIRECTED the parties file a Joint Status Report, no later than 11/17/2023, updating the court on the parties' settlement efforts. If the parties have not reached a settlement, the parties must also include a proposed case schedule, including a date by which Plaintiffs will file for class certification. E.C.R.O.: Rchel Alvarez. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

Aug. 11, 2023

Aug. 11, 2023

Motion Hearing AND Scheduling Conference AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Aug. 11, 2023

Aug. 11, 2023

27

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/05/23 GRANTING IN PART 14 & 15 Motions to dismiss and DISMISSES McNabb, Haley and Barstow's claims against the County and Hood and Barstow's claims against the City with le ave to amend. The court also DISMISSES plaintiffs' state claims without prejudice to refiling in state court. The court STRICKES paragraphs 80 to 82 from the complaint. Plaintiffs may file an amended complaint, to the extent possible within the confines of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, within 21 days from the date of this order.(Licea Chavez, V)

Oct. 6, 2023

Oct. 6, 2023

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SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants by Susan Hood.(Demas, Louis) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

Oct. 23, 2023

Oct. 23, 2023

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DESIGNATION of COUNSEL terminating Grace L. Pak and adding Gokalp Yusuf Gurer for City of Sacramento. (Gurer, Gokalp) Modified on 10/26/2023 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 10/25/2023)

Oct. 25, 2023

Oct. 25, 2023

30

ANSWER with Jury Demand by Sacramento County.(Haynes, Derek) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

31

ANSWER with Jury Demand by City of Sacramento.(Gurer, Gokalp) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

32

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Steven Emanuel Weiss, I on behalf of Sacramento County. Attorney Weiss, Steven Emanuel added. (Weiss, Steven) (Entered: 11/07/2023)

Nov. 7, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023

33

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Sacramento County. (DE Wit, Dylan) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

34

STATUS PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 6/10/24 SETTING the following deadlines: Initial disclosures shall be completed within 30 days, all fact discovery completed by 5/2/25, Expert Disclosures due by 5/23/25, Rebuttal expert witnesses by 6/13/25, All expert Discovery due 7/3/25, Any Motions filed by 7/18/25, and Dispositive Motions due by 11/21/25. Objections due within 14 calendar days of this order. (cc: VDRP) (Woodson, A)

June 10, 2024

June 10, 2024

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DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Janice Marie Snyder for Sacramento County, attorney Rick J. Heyer terminated (Snyder, Janice) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

June 10, 2024

June 10, 2024

36

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley: Due to the appointment of District Judge Dena M. Coggins to the bench of the Eastern District of California, this action is reassigned from District Judge *Kimberly J. Mueller* to District Judge Dena M. Coggins for all further proceedings. All hearings currently set before the District Judge in this reassigned action are VACATED. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order) (Mendez Licea, O) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

37

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 1/16/2025: Pursuant to the parties' communication with the court, an Informal Discovery Conference Call is SET for 1/24/2025 at 11:00 AM (PST) before Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney. A joint letter brief, not to exceed two pages, shall be filed no later than Noon on 1/22/2025. To access the conference call on 1/24/2025, the parties are instructed to use the following: (Dial) 669-254-5252, (Meeting ID) 161 526 8821# (To Continue) # (Meeting Passcode) 776394# (Unmute) *6 (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 01/16/2025)

Jan. 16, 2025

Jan. 16, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Jan. 16, 2025

Jan. 16, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 1/21/2025: Pursuant to the parties' communication with the court and this Minute Order, Plaintiff's counsel may use the CaptionCall by Sorenson hearing program in connection with the Informal Discovery Conference Call SET for 1/24/2025 at 11:00 AM (PST) before Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

Minute Order

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

39

The INFORMAL TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE set for 1/24/2025 before Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney was not held because Plaintiff's Counsel was not present. City of Sacramento's Counsel Gokalp Yusuf Gurer present. County of Sacramento's Counsel Steven Emanuel Weiss, I, present. Counsel for the parties may request that the informal telephonic conference be rescheduled, or the defendants may file a motion for a protective order, if necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

In Chambers Conference AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

40

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 2/28/2025: Pursuant to the parties' communication with the court, an Informal Discovery Conference is SET for 3/7/2025 at 10:00 AM via Zoom before Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney. A joint letter brief, not to exceed two pages, shall be filed no later than Noon on 3/5/2025. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

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STATEMENT by City of Sacramento, Sacramento County in response to 40 Minute Order. Attorney Weiss, Steven Emanuel added. (Weiss, Steven) Modified on 3/12/2025 (KEZ). (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

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MINUTES for INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE held via video conference on 3/7/2025 before Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney: Plaintiff's Counsel Louis Demas present. Defendants' Counsel Gokalp Gurer and Dylan DE Wit present. The parties and the court discussed the parties' positions and their ongoing meet-and-confer efforts on a discovery dispute. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 3/7/2025: The court requires parties to participate in a court-supervised Settlement Conference with a Magistrate Judge before the action may proceed to trial. In November 2023, the parties attended a private Mediation that was unsuccessful (See Doc. No. 33 ), but the parties have not yet participated in a Settlement Conference. Accordingly, the court hereby REFERS this case to the assigned Magistrate Judge for the setting of a Settlement Conference with a Magistrate Judge. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

Discovery Hearing

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

Minute Order

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 3/21/2025 SETTING a Settlement Conference for 6/18/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 9 (JDP) before Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson and a Pre-Settlement Conference Call on 6/12/2025 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson. No later than 6/4/2025, each party must submit a mediation statement to Magistrate Judge Peterson and all other parties. (Attachments: # 1 Settlement Conference Letter) (Deputy Clerk NAC)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

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STIPULATION to MODIFY SCHEDULING ORDER by Sacramento County. (Weiss, Steven) Modified on 4/21/2025 (KML). (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

46

MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 4/18/2025: On 4/17/2025, the parties filed a 45 joint stipulation to modify the scheduling order to continue deadlines by approximately two months. Having considered the parties' stipulation, the court finds good cause to modify the scheduling order as follows: Fact discovery shall be completed by 7/2/2025; Expert disclosures shall be completed by 7/23/2025; Rebuttal expert disclosures shall be completed by 8/13/2025; Expert discovery shall be completed by 9/3/2025; Any motion for class certification shall be filed no later than 9/18/2025 and be noticed for hearing on the earliest available law and motion date in accordance with Local Rule 230(a); All motions, except for motions for continuances, temporary restraining orders or other emergency applications shall be filed no later than 1/21/2026 and be noticed for hearing on a date that is listed on Judge Coggins's webpage and is no more than 60 days after the filing of the motion. (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

47

NOTICE of RELATED CASE(S) 2:24-cv-02433 by Susan Hood. (Demas, Louis) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

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RELATED CASE ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 5/9/2025 RELATING cases 2:23-cv-232 and 2:24-cv-2433. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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NOTICE of SETTLEMENT by Susan Hood. Dispositional Docs due by 6/26/2025. (Demas, Louis) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 6/3/2025: In light of Plaintiffs' 49 Notice of Settlement with Defendant Sacramento County, Plaintiffs and Defendant Sacramento County shall file dispositional documents by no later than 7/8/2025. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

51

MINUTES (Text Only) for PRE-SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE CALL held on 6/12/2025 telephonically before Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson: All parties present. The court discussed the status of the case in advance of the previously set settlement conference. After conferring with the parties, the matter will proceed with the 6/18/2025 settlement conference. Plaintiffs Counsel Louis Demas present. Defendants Counsel Goklap Gurer present. (Deputy Clerk NAC) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

Settlement Conference

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

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MINUTES (Text Only) for SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 6/18/2025 before Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson: All parties present and appearing in person. After discussions with the parties, the court proffered a mediator's proposal to resolve the case. The court gave the parties until 6/25/2025 at 3:00 p.m. to contact Courtroom Deputy Nic Cannarozzi (ncannarozzi@caed.uscourts.gov) as to their decision regarding the proposal. Plaintiffs Counsel Louis Demas present. Defendants Counsel Gokalp Gurer present. (Deputy Clerk NAC) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Settlement Conference

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 6/27/2025: The parties have timely responded to the 52 mediator's proposal as proffered by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson. CASE NOT SETTLED. (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk NAC) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Minute Order

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Modify the Scheduling Order by City of Sacramento. (Gurer, Gokalp) Modified on 7/16/2025 (AMW). (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 7/15/2025: On 7/14/2025, the parties filed a 54 Joint Stipulation to modify the Scheduling Order to continue deadlines by approximately four months. Having considered the parties' Stipulation, the court finds good cause to modify the Scheduling Order as follows: Fact discovery shall be completed by 11/14/2025; Expert disclosures shall be completed by 12/12/2025; Rebuttal expert disclosures shall be completed by 1/9/2026; Expert discovery shall be completed by 1/23/2026; Any motion for class certification shall be filed no later than 2/18/2026 and be noticed for hearing on the earliest available law and motion date in accordance with Local Rule 230(a); All motions, except for motions for continuances, temporary restraining orders or other emergency applications shall be filed no later than 5/27/2026 and be noticed for hearing on a date that is listed on Judge Coggins's webpage and is no more than 60 days after the filing of the motion. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk RAA) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

56

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER of DISMISSAL by Susan Hood. (Demas, Louis) Modified on 7/21/2025 (AMW). (Entered: 07/17/2025)

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER issued on 7/21/2025 by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins: On 7/17/2025, Plaintiff Susan Hood, Plaintiff Connie Manselle, and Defendant Sacramento County filed a 56 Stipulation to voluntarily dismiss Plaintiff Susan Hood's and Plaintiff Connie Manselle's claims brought against Defendant Sacramento County purportedly pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). However, that Stipulation is not "signed by all parties who have appeared," as required by Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). The court therefore CONSTRUES the Stipulation as a Request by Plaintiff Susan Hood and Plaintiff Connie Manselle under Rule 41(a)(2) and finds the terms of dismissal of Plaintiff Susan Hood's and Plaintiff Connie Manselle's claims brought against Defendant Sacramento County to be proper. Accordingly, Plaintiff Susan Hood's and Plaintiff Connie Manselle's 56 Request is hereby GRANTED. Plaintiff Susan Hood's and Plaintiff Connie Manselle's individual claims brought against Defendant Sacramento County are DISMISSED from this action with prejudice and Plaintiff Susan Hood's and Plaintiff Connie Manselle's claims for class action relief against Defendant Sacramento County are DISMISSED from this action without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to update the docket to reflect that Defendant Sacramento County has been TERMINATED from this action. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Modify the Scheduling Order by City of Sacramento. (Gurer, Gokalp) Modified on 10/20/2025 (OML). (Entered: 10/17/2025)

Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER issued on 10/20/2025 by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins: On 10/17/2025, the parties filed a 58 Joint Stipulation to modify the Scheduling Order to continue deadlines by approximately three months. Having considered the parties' Stipulation, the court finds good cause to MODIFY the Scheduling Order as follows: Fact discovery shall be completed by 2/12/2026; Expert disclosures shall be completed by 3/12/2026; Rebuttal expert disclosures shall be completed by 4/9/2026; Expert discovery shall be completed by 4/23/2026; Any motion for class certification shall be filed no later than 5/18/2026 and be noticed for hearing on the earliest available law and motion date in accordance with Local Rule 230(a); All motions, except for motions for continuances, temporary restraining orders or other emergency applications shall be filed no later than 8/31/2026 and be noticed for hearing on a date that is listed on Judge Coggins's webpage and is no more than 60 days after the filing of the motion. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

Oct. 20, 2025

Oct. 20, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Oct. 20, 2025

Oct. 20, 2025

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Modify the Scheduling Order by City of Sacramento. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order ) (Gurer, Gokalp) Modified on 1/29/2026 (KML). (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

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MINUTE ORDER issued on 1/29/2026 by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins: On 1/27/2026, the parties filed a 60 Joint Stipulation to modify the Scheduling Order to continue deadlines by approximately six months. Having considered the parties' Stipulation, the court finds good cause to MODIFY the Scheduling Order as follows: Fact discovery shall be completed by 8/12/2026; Expert disclosures shall be completed by 9/11/2026; Rebuttal expert disclosures shall be completed by 10/9/2026; Expert discovery shall be completed by 10/23/2026; Any motion for class certification shall be filed no later than 11/18/2026 and be noticed for hearing on the earliest available law and motion date in accordance with Local Rule 230(a); All motions, except for motions for continuances, temporary restraining orders or other emergency applications shall be filed no later than 2/12/2027 and be noticed for hearing on a date that is listed on Judge Coggins's webpage and is no more than 60 days after the filing of the motion. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

62

MOTION to COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS by Susan Hood. Motion Hearing set for 4/15/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 24 (CKD) before Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney. (Attachments: # 1 Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration Louis Demas, # 3 Exhibit No. 1, # 4 Exhibit No. 2, # 5 Exhibit No. 3, # 6 Exhibit No. 4, # 7 Proposed Order )(Demas, Louis) Modified on 4/3/2026 (KML). (Entered: 03/24/2026)

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

63

MINUTE ORDER issued by Judicial Assistant for Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 03/24/2026: (Text Only Entry). Plaintiff's 62 motion to compel production of documents, while properly noticed for hearing, does not reflect the procedures set forth in Local Rule 251. Discovery motions in this court are heard based on a Joint Statement re Discovery Disagreement. See L.R. 251(b) & (c). Accordingly, plaintiff's brief and attachments in support of the motion will be disregarded. The parties' Joint Statement regarding the motion to compel is due no later than April 1, 2026. See L.R. 251(a) & (c). The parties are expected to make a good faith effort to meet and confer, and to cooperate in the preparation of the Joint Statement. See L.R. 251(b) & (c). If cooperation cannot be obtained, plaintiff is directed to the procedure outlined in Local Rule 251(d). (Deputy Clerk de1) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

64

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 3/24/2026: The court AMENDS its 63 Minute Order issued on today's date. The 62 Motion to Compel was noticed for an unavailable law and motion date. On the court's own motion, the hearing is RESET for 4/29/2026 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Further, the parties' Joint Statement regarding the Motion to Compel is due no later than 4/15/2026. See L.R. 251(a) & (c). (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

Minute Order

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

65

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Andrea Michelle Velasquez on behalf of City of Sacramento. Attorney Velasquez, Andrea Michelle added. (Velasquez, Andrea) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

66

SUBSTITUTION of ATTORNEY - PROPOSED, submitted by City of Sacramento. (Velasquez, Andrea) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

67

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 4/14/2026: Defendant City of Sacramento's 66 Proposed Substitution of Attorney is GRANTED. Accordingly, Attorney Lee H. Roistacher is SUBSTITUTED as Counsel of Record for Defendant City of Sacramento in place of Attorney Andrea M. Velasquez. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

68

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Take Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Off Calendar re 63 Minute Order,,, 64 Minute Order,,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings,, 62 Motion to Compel, by City of Sacramento. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Roistacher, Lee) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

69

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 4/15/2026: Pursuant to the parties' 68 Stipulation, the motion hearing set for 4/29/2026 is VACATED. The 62 Motion to Compel is withdrawn without prejudice to refiling. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

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NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Nicolette A. Yohn on behalf of City of Sacramento. Attorney Yohn, Nicolette A. added. (Yohn, Nicolette) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Compel AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 7, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All Sacramento residents with mobility disabilities who have used, use, or will use, the sidewalks in the defendant city, and defendant county, through the date of judgment in this action.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

City

Sacramento

County

Sacramento

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

State law

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of California 2:23-cv-00232

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to public accommodations - governmental

Poverty/homelessness

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mobility impairment

Sidewalks

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

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