Case: Reynoldson v. City of Seattle

2:15-cv-01608 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Oct. 8, 2015

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Case Summary

On October 8, 2015, Plaintiffs, a group of individuals with mobility disabilities filed this lawsuit, on behalf of themselves and a class, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Represented by Disability Rights Washington, Plaintiffs alleged that the City of Seattle unlawfully discriminated against those with mobility disabilities by failing to comply with state and federal regulations addressing accessibility for people with disabilities in its construction, and maintenance, of curb ramps, making a substantial portion of the city’s sidewalks and street crossings inaccessible for those who used mobility aids. The plaintiffs sued the City of Seattle under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(“Section 504”); the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and Wash. Rev. Code §49.60.010 (Washington Law Against Discrimination). Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief, attorney fees and costs, and any other relief that the Court deemed just and proper. This case was assigned to Judge Marsha J. Pechman.

Plaintiffs argued that they, and those similarly situated to themselves, were being discriminated against by the City of Seattle due to the unlawful and hazardous conditions caused by the lack of meaningful access to accessible curb ramps for pedestrians. Without these ramps, they argued, they were excluded from equal access to public life, and all the benefits of access to the goods, services, and activities that pedestrians without mobility challenges enjoy. Plaintiffs sought certification of their class as all persons with mobility disabilities who live, work or visit Seattle.

Plaintiffs brought three claims. First, they argued, Seattle, a public entity violated the ADA, under which qualified individuals with disabilities may not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of a public entity (here pedestrian rights). Second, plaintiffs argued that Seattle had violated Section 504, which states that no otherwise qualified individual may be excluded from any program receiving federal financial assistance solely due to his or her disability. Additionally, recipients of federal financial assistance have been required to install ADAAG or UFAS compliant ramps at intersections of any newly constructed or altered rights of way any time after June 3, 1977 per Section 504. Finally, plaintiffs brought a third cause of action for violating the Washington Law Against Discrimination, a state law providing individuals the right to be free from discrimination in access to public accommodations, facilities or privileges of any place of public resort, including pedestrian rights. Plaintiffs' complaint suffered clear harm from not having access to such public accommodations, and dealt with hardships, difficulties, anxieties, and physical danger from the lack of access.

Plaintiffs' requested relief included:

A declaratory judgment that the Defendant’s conduct violated the ADA, Section 504, and the Washington Law Against Discrimination, and their regulations.
A permanent injunction, enjoining the Defendant to at minimum (with the court monitoring):
- Ensure the installation, repair and maintenance of curb ramps so that Seattle was entirely accessible to and useable by individuals with mobility disabilities;
- Ensure fast solutions to fix past violations of the City’s obligations to alter curb ramps to meet new construction and design standards;
- Ensure future compliance with the most stringent state and federal disability access design standards of all future construction and alterations to curb ramps;
- Ensure that Seattle adopted and implemented methods, policies and practices to maintain accessible curb ramps; and
Attorney’s fees and costs.

On May 2, 2016, the court granted the stipulated motion for class certification. The class was defined as any residents of and/or visitors to Seattle with a mobility disability who at any time prior to the action was denied full and equal access to pedestrian right of way due to a lack of, or poor or insufficient maintenance of a curb ramp.

The case was reassigned to Judge Barbara J. Rothstein on September 1, 2016. The parties prepared for trial, but continued to negotiate, and eventually came to an agreement. On July 17, 2017, a joint motion to approve a Consent Judgment by the plaintiff was filed. The amended final judgment and class action settlement were signed on November 1, 2017. Additionally on November 1, 2017, class representatives were awarded $5,000.

The terms of the order were as follows:

Installation and Remediation of Curb Ramps (in order to meet the following requirements, Seattle was required to create a transition plan):
- Seattle agreed to install missing curb ramps or upgrade non-compliant ramps in all locations associated with roadway or pedestrian facility projects to the maximum structurally practicable and technically feasible standards.
- Seattle agreed to prioritize new and remediated ramps based on their proximity to government businesses, transportation corridors, hospitals and medical facilities, places of public accommodation (commercial or business zones, for example), facilities containing employers and residential neighborhoods.
- Maintain an easily accessible procedure for residents to request installation, remediation and maintenance of curb ramps throughout the 18 year compliance period.
Employment of an ADA Coordinator to develop the Transition Plan, implement the Consent Decree, and file a yearly report with the parties regarding Seattle’s compliance with the consent decree.
Additionally, throughout the 18-year compliance period of the consent decree, Plaintiffs and their Counsel were to conduct periodic monitoring and discussions with the city.
Plaintiffs’ Counsel was to be paid reasonable attorney’s fees and costs up to $40,000 in the year ending December 31, 2018, $40,000 in the year ending December 31, 2019, and up to $20,000 per year in each of the additional 16 years.

The court maintained jurisdiction over enforcement of the consent decree, and Seattle remained liable for Plaintiffs’ counsel reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses with a cap of $50,000 per dispute throughout the enforcement period.

Finally, the court awarded the plaintiffs $1,388,729 in attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs.

The court maintains jurisdiction over compliance, and as of May 2023, monitoring is ongoing through 2035.

Summary Authors

Nina Charap (5/1/2023)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Carlson, David R (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Berman, Steve W. (Washington)

Boler, Jean M (Washington)

Brings, Amanda Hsiao-Ying (Washington)

Christie, Robert Leslie (Washington)

Judge(s)

Rothstein, Barbara Jacobs (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Carlson, David R (Washington)

Cooper, Emily (Washington)

Dardarian, Linda M (Washington)

Fox, Timothy P (Washington)

Kas, Susan Linn (Washington)

Lee, Andrew P (Washington)

Morris, Sarah M (Washington)

Salerno, Leah (Washington)

Siebrecht, Stacie Berger (Washington)

Smith, Michael Jay (Washington)

Wendell, Raymond A (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Berman, Steve W. (Washington)

Boler, Jean M (Washington)

Brings, Amanda Hsiao-Ying (Washington)

Christie, Robert Leslie (Washington)

Dikeakos, Stephanie P (Washington)

Engelen, Breanna Le (Washington)

Evans, Erika J (Washington)

Evanson, Kymberly K. (Washington)

Foster, William C. (Washington)

Franklin, Erica R. (Washington)

Getchell, Cherie K (Washington)

Goldman, Jessica L (Washington)

Greene, Richard Edward (Washington)

Groh, John L. (Washington)

Hansen, Drew Derrick (Washington)

Holmes, Peter Samuel (Washington)

Jinhong, Dominique L (Washington)

Johnson, Josh (Washington)

Kennedy, Scott P (Washington)

Lawrence, Paul J (Washington)

Maxey, Brian G (Washington)

Miller, Thomas P (Washington)

Mitchell, Robert B (Washington)

Morehead, Sarah K (Washington)

Myerberg, Andrew Thomas (Washington)

Nadelman, Jessica (Washington)

Narver, Gregory Colin (Washington)

Nelson, Justin A (Washington)

Olson, Christine (Washington)

Park, Susan E (Washington)

Phillips, Lorraine Lewis (Washington)

Rodriguez-Lopez, Martha (Washington)

Ryan, Michael K (Washington)

Sargent, Edgar Guy (Washington)

Schochet, John B (Washington)

Seu, Carlton Wm (Washington)

Sharifi, Ghazal (Washington)

Smith, Gary T (Washington)

Terwilliger, Molly A (Washington)

Tilstra, Sarah E (Washington)

Wagner, Raina V (Washington)

Weber, Jeffrey S (Washington)

Wolf, Jeffrey M (Washington)

Wollett, Fritz E (Washington)

Wynne, Roger Douglas (Washington)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 2:15-cv-01608	Complaint	Oct. 8, 2015	Oct. 8, 2015 Complaint
30 2:15-cv-01608	Order Granting Stipulated Motion Regarding Class Certification Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 (b)(2)	May 2, 2016	May 2, 2016 Order/Opinion
40 2:15-cv-01608	Joint Motion for Order: (1) Granting Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement; (2) Granting Certification of Settlement Class; (3) Directing Notice to the Class; and (4) Setting Date for Fairness Hearing	July 17, 2017	July 17, 2017 Pleading / Motion / Brief
60 2:15-cv-01608	Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Representatives' Service Awards	Nov. 1, 2017	Nov. 1, 2017 Order/Opinion
61 2:15-cv-01608	Amended Final Judgment and Order Approving Class Action Settlement	Nov. 1, 2017	Nov. 1, 2017 Order/Opinion
62 2:15-cv-01608	Order Granting Plaintiffs’ Motion for an Award of Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Expenses	Nov. 1, 2017	Nov. 1, 2017 Order/Opinion

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Docket for: Reynoldson v. City of Seattle

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Oct. 8, 2015	COMPLAINT against defendant(s) City of Seattle (Receipt # 0981-4188454), filed by Conrad Reynoldson, Stuart Pixley, David Whedbee. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cooper, Emily) (Entered: 10/08/2015) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER	RECAP
2	Oct. 8, 2015	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Linda M. Dardarian FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4189014 (Carlson, David) (Entered: 10/08/2015)	RECAP
3	Oct. 8, 2015	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Andrew P. Lee FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4189024 (Carlson, David) (Entered: 10/08/2015)	RECAP
4	Oct. 8, 2015	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Raymond A. Wendell FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4189037 (Carlson, David) (Entered: 10/08/2015)	RECAP
	Oct. 9, 2015	Judge Marsha J. Pechman added. (ST)
	Oct. 9, 2015	Add and Terminate Judges
5	Oct. 13, 2015	ORDER re 2 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Linda M Dardarian for Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson and David Whedbee, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(AD) (Entered: 10/13/2015)	RECAP
6	Oct. 13, 2015	ORDER re 3 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Andrew P Lee for Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson and David Whedbee, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(AD) (Entered: 10/13/2015)	RECAP
7	Oct. 13, 2015	ORDER re 4 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Raymond A Wendell for Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson and David Whedbee, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(AD) (Entered: 10/13/2015)	RECAP
	Oct. 13, 2015	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
8	Oct. 14, 2015	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Timothy P. Fox FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4194126 (Carlson, David) (Entered: 10/14/2015)	RECAP
9	Oct. 14, 2015	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Sarah M. Morris FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4194131 (Carlson, David) (Entered: 10/14/2015)	RECAP
10	Oct. 15, 2015	ORDER re 8 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Timothy P Fox for Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, and for David Whedbee, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/15/2015)	RECAP
11	Oct. 15, 2015	ORDER re 9 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Sarah M Morris for Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, and for David Whedbee, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/15/2015)	RECAP
	Oct. 15, 2015	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	Oct. 15, 2015	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
12	Oct. 26, 2015	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lorraine Lewis Phillips on behalf of Defendant City of Seattle. (Phillips, Lorraine) (Entered: 10/26/2015)	RECAP
13	Oct. 27, 2015	NOTICE of Association of Attorney by Paul J Lawrence on behalf of Defendant City of Seattle. (Lawrence, Paul) (Entered: 10/27/2015)	RECAP
14	Oct. 27, 2015	NOTICE of Association of Attorney by Kymberly K. Evanson on behalf of Defendant City of Seattle. (Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 10/27/2015)	RECAP
15	Nov. 9, 2015	ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due by 12/21/2015, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 12/7/2015, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 12/14/2015, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM) (Entered: 11/09/2015)	RECAP
16	Nov. 17, 2015	PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS re 1 Complaint by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee (Carlson, David) (Entered: 11/17/2015)	RECAP
17	Nov. 18, 2015	Summons electronically issued as to defendant City of Seattle. (PM) (Entered: 11/18/2015)	RECAP
18	Nov. 19, 2015	AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Pedro Gomez, External Affairs for City of Seattle on behalf of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray on 11/18/2015, filed by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Carlson, David) (Entered: 11/19/2015)	RECAP
19	Dec. 21, 2015	JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: 7-15. (Carlson, David) (Entered: 12/21/2015)	RECAP
20	Jan. 5, 2016	ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND RELATED DATES; Length of Trial: 7-15 DAY Bench Trial is set for 7/10/2017 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. Joinder of Parties due by 2/2/2016, Amended Pleadings due by 2/12/2016, Expert Witness Disclosure/Reports under FRCP 26(a)(2) due by 12/12/2016, Motions due by 1/11/2017, Discovery completed by 2/10/2017, Dispositive motions due by 3/13/2017, Motions in Limine due by 6/5/2017, Pretrial Order due by 6/28/2017, Trial briefs to be submitted by 6/28/2017, Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to be submitted by 6/28/2017, Pretrial Conference set for 6/30/2017 at 01:30 PM before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM) (Entered: 01/05/2016)	RECAP
21	Jan. 5, 2016	MINUTE ORDER: After review of the Joint Status Report and at the request of the parties, the Court sets a status conference for 4/8/2016 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(RM) (Entered: 01/05/2016)	RECAP
	Jan. 5, 2016	Notice of Hearing
22	Jan. 12, 2016	ANSWER to 1 Complaint by City of Seattle.(Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 01/12/2016)	RECAP
23	Jan. 27, 2016	NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel Lorraine Lewis Phillips for Defendant City of Seattle from 2/8/16 - 2/19/16. (Phillips, Lorraine) (Entered: 01/27/2016)	RECAP
24	Jan. 28, 2016	Joint MOTION AMEND DEADLINES by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Emily) (Entered: 01/28/2016)	RECAP
25	Jan. 29, 2016	ORDER granting 24 Joint Motion to Amend Deadlines; Amended Pleadings due by 6/6/2016, Deadline for filing motion for class certification: 6/13/2016, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (AD) (Entered: 01/29/2016)	RECAP
26	Feb. 4, 2016	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Sarah M Morris for Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Fox, Timothy) (Entered: 02/04/2016)	RECAP
27	March 31, 2016	JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: 10. (Cooper, Emily) (Entered: 03/31/2016)	RECAP
28	April 5, 2016	NOTICE striking status conference scheduled for 4/8/2016. (RM) (Entered: 04/05/2016)	RECAP
	April 5, 2016	Notice of Stricken Hearing
29	April 25, 2016	Stipulated MOTION for Class Certification by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Declarlation of Linda M. Dardarian, # 3 Declaration of David Carlson, # 4 Declaration of Timothy P. Fox, # 5 Declaration of Stuart Pixley, # 6 Declaration of Conrad Reynoldson, # 7 Declaration of David Whedbee) Noting Date 4/25/2016, (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 04/25/2016)	RECAP
30	May 2, 2016	ORDER granting 29 Stipulated Motion Regarding Class Certification Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(2) by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (AD) (Entered: 05/02/2016)	RECAP
31	June 13, 2016	MINUTE ORDER notifying the parties that on 9/1/2016, this case will be reassigned to Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein. Authorized by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM) (Entered: 06/13/2016)	RECAP
	June 13, 2016	2 - Minute Order
32	Sept. 1, 2016	ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Barbara J. Rothstein for all further proceedings. All future pleadings shall bear the cause number C15-1608BJR. Cc to BJR. by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM) (Entered: 09/01/2016)	RECAP
	Sept. 1, 2016	Order Reassigning Case
33	Sept. 19, 2016	STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. (RM) (Entered: 09/19/2016)	RECAP
34	Oct. 19, 2016	Stipulated MOTION for 90-Day Continuance of All Pre-Trial and Trial Dates and Deadlines by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Parties' Stipulated Motion for 90-Day Continuance of all Pre-Trial and Trial Dates and Deadlines)(Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 10/19/2016)	RECAP
35	Oct. 20, 2016	ORDER by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein granting 34 Stipulated Motion for 90 Day Continuance of All Pre-Trial and Trial Dates and Deadlines. BENCH TRIAL 7-15 DAYS set for 10/10/2017, Expert Witness Disclosure/Reports under FRCP 26(a)(2) due by 3/13/2017, Discovery Motions due by 4/11/2017, Discovery completed by 5/11/2017, Dispositive motions due by 6/12/2017, Motions in Limine due by 9/5/2017, Joint Pretrial Order due by 9/26/2017, Trial briefs due by 9/26/2017, Pretrial Conference set for 9/28/2017. (PM) (Entered: 10/20/2016)	RECAP
36	Feb. 10, 2017	Stipulated MOTION for Sixty-Day Continuance of Pre-Trial and Trial Dates and Deadlines, filed by Defendant City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/10/2017, (Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 02/10/2017)	RECAP
37	Feb. 16, 2017	ORDER granting 36 Stipulated Motion for continuance of pretrial and trial dates. Bench Trial is continued to 12/11/2017 before Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 5/12/2017, Discovery Motions due by 6/12/2017, Discovery c ompleted by 7/10/2017, Dispositive motions due by 8/11/2017, Motions in Limine due by 11/6/2017, Pretrial Order due by 11/27/2017, Trial briefs to be submitted by 11/27/2017, Pretrial Conference set for 11/27/2017. Signed by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. (PM)	RECAP
38	April 25, 2017	Stipulated MOTION for 60-Day Continuance of All Pre-Trial and Trial Dates and Deadlines, filed by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Parties' Stipulated Motion for 60-Day Continuance of All Pre-Trial & Trial Dates and Deadlines)(Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 04/25/2017)	RECAP
39	April 25, 2017	ORDER Granting 38 Parties' Stipulated Motion for Continuance of Trial Date and Pretrial Deadlines. Reports from expert witness under FRCP 26(a)(2) due by 7/13/2017, All motions related to discovery due by 8/11/2017, Discovery completed by 9/8/2017, Dispositive motions due by 10/10/2017, Motions in Limine due by 1/5/2018, Joint Pretrial Order due by 1/26/2018, Trial Briefs and Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law due by1/26/2018, Pretrial Conference set for 1/26/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. Bench Trial is set for 2/9/2018 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 16106 before Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. (RM) (Entered: 04/25/2017)	RECAP
40	July 17, 2017	MOTION Joint Motion for Order Granting Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement; Granting Certification of Settlement Class; Directing Notice to the Class; Setting Date for Fairness Hearing, filed by Defendant City of Seattle. Noting Date 7/17/2017, (Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 07/17/2017)	RECAP
41	July 17, 2017	DECLARATION of Timothy P. Fox filed by Defendant City of Seattle re 40 MOTION Joint Motion for Order Granting Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement; Granting Certification of Settlement Class; Directing Notice to the Class; Setting Date for Fairness Hearing (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 07/17/2017)	RECAP
42	July 19, 2017	ORDER (1) granting preliminary approval of settlement ; (2) granting certification of settlement class ; (3) directing notice to the class ; and (4) setting date for Fairness Hearing ; re parties' 40 Joint Motion. Final approval of the Decree ("Fairness Hearing") set for 11/1/2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16106, signed by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. (SWT)	RECAP
43	Sept. 6, 2017	MOTION for Class Representatives' Service Awards, filed by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/1/2017, (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	RECAP
44	Sept. 6, 2017	DECLARATION of Conrad Reynoldson filed by Plaintiff Conrad Reynoldson re 43 MOTION for Class Representatives' Service Awards (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	RECAP
45	Sept. 6, 2017	DECLARATION of Stuart Pixley filed by Plaintiff Stuart Pixley re 43 MOTION for Class Representatives' Service Awards (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	RECAP
46	Sept. 6, 2017	DECLARATION of David Whedbee filed by Plaintiff David Whedbee re 43 MOTION for Class Representatives' Service Awards (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	RECAP
47	Sept. 6, 2017	MOTION for Attorney Fees, filed by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/1/2017, (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 09/06/2017) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
48	Sept. 6, 2017	DECLARATION of Linda M. Dardarian filed by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee re 47 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	RECAP
49	Sept. 6, 2017	DECLARATION of Timothy P. Fox filed by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee re 47 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	RECAP
50	Sept. 6, 2017	DECLARATION of Emily Cooper filed by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee re 47 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 09/06/2017)	RECAP
51	Oct. 20, 2017	DECLARATION of Timothy P. Fox re Absence of Objections to Proposed Class Action Settlement by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee (Dardarian, Linda) (Entered: 10/20/2017)	RECAP
52	Oct. 27, 2017	MOTION Joint Motion for Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement, filed by Defendant City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/27/2017, (Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 10/27/2017)	RECAP
53	Oct. 27, 2017	DECLARATION of Linda Dardarian filed by Defendant City of Seattle re 52 MOTION Joint Motion for Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement (Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 10/27/2017)	RECAP
54	Oct. 27, 2017	DECLARATION of Timothy Fox filed by Defendant City of Seattle re 52 MOTION Joint Motion for Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 10/27/2017)	RECAP
55	Oct. 27, 2017	DECLARATION of Tina Pinedo filed by Defendant City of Seattle re 52 MOTION Joint Motion for Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement (Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 10/27/2017)	RECAP
56	Oct. 27, 2017	DECLARATION of Caitilin Hall filed by Defendant City of Seattle re 52 MOTION Joint Motion for Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 10/27/2017)	RECAP
57	Oct. 27, 2017	DECLARATION of Lorraine Lewis Phillips filed by Defendant City of Seattle re 52 MOTION Joint Motion for Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 10/27/2017)	RECAP
58	Oct. 30, 2017	PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 52 MOTION Joint Motion for Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement Amended Final Judgment and Order Approving Class Action Settlement (Evanson, Kymberly) (Entered: 10/30/2017)	RECAP
59	Nov. 1, 2017	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman- Dep Clerk: Rhonda Miller; Pla Counsel: Stacie Siebrecht, Linda Dardarian; Def Counsel: Lorraine Phillips, Kymberly Evanson; CR: Debbie Zurn; Motion Hearing held on 11/1/2017 43 MOTION for Class Representatives' Service Awards filed by Conrad Reynoldson, Stuart Pixley, David Whedbee, 52 Joint Motion for Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement filed by City of Seattle, 47 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Conrad Reynoldson, Stuart Pixley, David Whedbee. Parties advise no objections have been received. While not formally objecting, Carol Haffar addresses the Court regarding question of ADA compliance. Court approves final judgment, class action settlement, and class representatives' service awards. Court grants attorneys' fees as stated on the record and a new proposed order will be presented to the Court. (RM) (Entered: 11/01/2017)	RECAP
60	Nov. 1, 2017	ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 43 Motion for Class Representatives' Service Awards. Defendant shall pay $5,000 to Plaintiff Conrad Reynoldson, $5,000 to Plaintiff Stuart Pixley, and $5,000 to Plaintiff David Whedbee as service awards for their contributions as Class Representatives and their general release of claims. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)	RECAP
61	Nov. 1, 2017	AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT AND ORDER APPROVING CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT re: 52 Stipulated Motion for Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)	RECAP
62	Nov. 1, 2017	ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs' 47 Motion for an Award of Reasonable Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Expenses. Defendant shall pay $1,388,729 to Plaintiffs in attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses, within the time period set forth in the Consent Decree. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)	RECAP
	Nov. 1, 2017	Motion Hearing
63	Nov. 20, 2017	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Susan Linn Kas on behalf of Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Kas, Susan) (Entered: 11/20/2017)	RECAP
64	Nov. 20, 2017	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Michael Jay Smith on behalf of Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Smith, Michael) (Entered: 11/20/2017)	RECAP
65	Nov. 20, 2017	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Emily Cooper and Stacie Berger Siebrecht for Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Siebrecht, Stacie) (Entered: 11/20/2017)	RECAP
66	June 11, 2019	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Leah Salerno on behalf of Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Salerno, Leah) (Entered: 06/11/2019)	RECAP
67	Dec. 11, 2019	NOTICE of Change of Address/Change of Name of Attorney Timothy P Fox. Filed by Plaintiffs Stuart Pixley, Conrad Reynoldson, David Whedbee. (Fox, Timothy) (Entered: 12/11/2019)	RECAP
68	Feb. 11, 2022	Notice of Appearance	RECAP
69	Feb. 22, 2022	Notice of Change of Address/Change of Name	RECAP
70	March 8, 2022	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel	RECAP
71	March 10, 2022	Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice	RECAP
	March 11, 2022	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
73	Dec. 6, 2022	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel	RECAP
74	Dec. 7, 2022	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel	RECAP
75	April 14, 2023	Notice of Appearance	RECAP
76	July 18, 2023	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel	RECAP
77	Oct. 19, 2023	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel	RECAP
78	Oct. 30, 2024	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel	RECAP
79	March 7, 2025	Notice of Change of Address/Change of Name	RECAP
80	June 13, 2025	Notice of Change of Address/Change of Name	RECAP
81	Jan. 23, 2026	Notice of Appearance	RECAP
82	Feb. 11, 2026	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel	RECAP
83	Feb. 11, 2026	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel	RECAP
84	July 24, 2026	Notice of Unavailability	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Public Accommodations/ Contracting/ Organizational Discrimination

Public Benefits/Government Services

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 8, 2015

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The City of Seattle, Washington

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

City

City of Seattle

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

State Anti-Discrimination Law

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 2:15-cv-01608

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Monitoring

Reasonable Accommodation

Amount Defendant Pays: 1,388,729

Order Duration: 2017 - 2035

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to public accommodations - governmental

Road construction

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mobility impairment

Reasonable Accommodations

Sidewalks

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Reynoldson v. City of Seattle, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/44083/ (last updated 5/1/2023).