Case: United States v. Los Angeles County, California

2:23-cv-05165 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: June 29, 2023

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Case Summary

This is a case about access to voting for individuals with disabilities in Los Angeles County. On June 29, 2023, the United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles. The complaint alleged that Los Angeles County violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide a voting program that is accessible to persons with mobility and vision disabilities.  The DOJ brought this action to enforce Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 4…

This is a case about access to voting for individuals with disabilities in Los Angeles County. On June 29, 2023, the United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles. The complaint alleged that Los Angeles County violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide a voting program that is accessible to persons with mobility and vision disabilities. 

The DOJ brought this action to enforce Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§12131–12134. The DOJ alleged the County excludes qualified individuals with a disability from participation in or denies them the benefits of the County’s voting services, programs, or activities, or subjects them to discrimination, on the basis of disability.

The United States informed the County on September 13, 2016, that it was in violation of Title II by denying voters with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the County’s voting programs, services, and activities, including by failing to select facilities to be used as polling places that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

Surveyed voting centers had non-compliant elements or features, including a lack of van accessible parking; locked gates, wide gaps, abrupt level changes, and excessive cross slopes on designated accessible routes; ramps with steep running slopes; entrances and/or exits that were too narrow, lacked level landings, or had high thresholds; interior routes that had protruding objects; and voting areas with narrow routes and a lack of adequate turning space at voting machines. At least one individual with disabilities reported to the DOJ that they had difficulty voting privately.

On April 17, 2024, a motion for partial summary judgment was filed by the Plaintiff. The Plaintiffs alleged that there should be a ruling on liability because of the undisputed facts. This includes the County conceding that close to 98% of the March 2024 voting centers had elements that failed to meet the ADA standards. On May 24, 2024, the Defendant filed opposition to the motion for partial summary judgment.

Settlement conferences were held on May 28, June 25, and July 2, 2024. A notice of settlement was filed by the Plaintiff on July 10, 2024. On July 11, 2024, the judge filed an order dismissing the action. Terms of the settlement were under seal and not available to the Clearinghouse at this time. 

Summary Authors

Cara Claflin (9/22/2024)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67540350/parties/united-states-v-los-angeles-county-california/


Judge(s)

Aenlle-Rocha, Fernando Lazoro (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barragan, Matthew Jimenez (California)

Chen, Margaret Ming (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Dahan, Kelly Doyle (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Cowett, Patricia A (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

2:23-cv-05165

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

United States of America v. Los Angeles County, California

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

Complaint
32

2:23-cv-05165

Notice of Motion and Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67540350/united-states-v-los-angeles-county-california/

Last updated Aug. 10, 2025, 12:48 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney Katherine M Hikida added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

RECAP
2

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

PACER
3

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

PACER
4

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha and Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (et) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

PACER
5

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

PACER
6

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

PACER
7

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Los Angeles County, California. (et) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

PACER
8

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff United States of America, re Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form 6 served on 6/29/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 06/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

PACER
9

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant Los Angeles County, California served on 7/5/2023, answer due 7/26/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Sal Escalante - Authorized to Accept - c/o Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 07/13/2023)

July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

PACER
10

INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf) (Entered: 08/01/2023)

Aug. 1, 2023

Aug. 1, 2023

PACER

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Aug. 1, 2023

Aug. 1, 2023

PACER
11

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION AS TO DEFENDANT LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff to show cause in writing no later than August 11, 2023, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Pursuant to Rule 55 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff shall file an application requesting the entry of default. Plaintiff is advised that the court will consider the filing of an application, which complies with the federal rules, on or before the date upon which the response is due, as a satisfactory response to the Order to Show Cause. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of an appropriate response. No oral argument will be heard unless otherwise ordered by the court. Failure to respond may result in the dismissal of this matter. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/01/2023)

Aug. 1, 2023

Aug. 1, 2023

PACER
12

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Christopher K. Pelham counsel for Defendant Los Angeles County, California. Adding Christopher Pelham as counsel of record for Los Angeles County, California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Los Angeles County, California. (Attorney Christopher K. Pelham added to party Los Angeles County, California(pty:dft))(Pelham, Christopher) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

Aug. 2, 2023

Aug. 2, 2023

PACER
13

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Christopher K. Pelham counsel for Defendant Los Angeles County, California. Adding Jacqueline C. Karama as counsel of record for Los Angeles County, California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Los Angeles County, California. (Pelham, Christopher) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

Aug. 2, 2023

Aug. 2, 2023

PACER
14

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Christopher K. Pelham counsel for Defendant Los Angeles County, California. Adding Grace Park as counsel of record for Los Angeles County, California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Los Angeles County, California. (Pelham, Christopher) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

Aug. 2, 2023

Aug. 2, 2023

PACER
15

ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Los Angeles County, California.(Pelham, Christopher) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

Aug. 2, 2023

Aug. 2, 2023

RECAP
16

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISCHARGING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION AS TO DEFENDANT LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALFIORNIA by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: On August 1, 2023, the court ordered Plaintiff to Show Cause in writing ("OSC") why the action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. (Dkt. 11 ). Defendant filed an Answer to Complaint on August 2, 2023 (Dkt. 15 ). The court DISCHARGES the OSC. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY Modified on 8/3/2023 (tf). (Entered: 08/03/2023)

Aug. 3, 2023

Aug. 3, 2023

PACER

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Aug. 3, 2023

Aug. 3, 2023

PACER
17

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. Scheduling Conference set for 9/29/2023 at 01:00 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf) (Entered: 08/03/2023)

Aug. 3, 2023

Aug. 3, 2023

PACER
18

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Richard M Park counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Adding Richard M. Park as counsel of record for United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney Richard M Park added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Park, Richard) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

Aug. 25, 2023

PACER
19

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4-8 days, filed by Plaintiff United States of America.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

Sept. 15, 2023

Sept. 15, 2023

PACER
20

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court has reviewed the Joint Rule 26(f) Report submitted by the parties, and determines that an in-person Scheduling Conference is unnecessary. Accordingly, the court VACATES the September 29, 2023, Scheduling Conference. Order re Jury/Court Trial to issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/26/2023)

Sept. 26, 2023

Sept. 26, 2023

PACER

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Sept. 26, 2023

Sept. 26, 2023

PACER
21

ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 10/11/2024. (tf) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

Sept. 26, 2023

Sept. 26, 2023

PACER
22

ORDER RE: SCHEDULE OF PRETRIAL AND TRIAL DATES, TRIAL REQUIREMENTS, ANDCONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS AND PARTIES by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/15/2024 01:00 PM; Jury Trial set for 12/3/2024 08:30 AM ; Motion in Limine set for hearing on 11/15/2024 at 01:00 PM (SEE DOCUMENT FOR ALL SPECIFIED DEADLINES). (lc) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

Sept. 26, 2023

Sept. 26, 2023

PACER
23

STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Hon. Patricia Yim Cowett may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America(Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 10/17/2023)

Oct. 17, 2023

Oct. 17, 2023

PACER
24

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Patricia Yim Cowett has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (lst) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

Oct. 18, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

PACER
25

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew Jimenez Barragan counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Adding Matthew J. Barragan as counsel of record for Plaintiff United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney Matthew Jimenez Barragan added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

Oct. 18, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

PACER
26

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Christopher K. Pelham counsel for Defendant Los Angeles County, California. Grace [Park is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Los Angeles County, California. (Pelham, Christopher) (Entered: 11/03/2023)

Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

PACER
27

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Christopher K. Pelham counsel for Defendant Los Angeles County, California. Adding Kelly Dahan as counsel of record for Los Angeles County, California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Los Angeles County, California. (Pelham, Christopher) (Entered: 11/03/2023)

Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

PACER
28

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Katherine M Hikida counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Adding Alice W. Yao as counsel of record for United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
29

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Katherine M Hikida counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Adding Elizabeth Johnson as counsel of record for United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
30

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew Jimenez Barragan counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Adding Katherine Dutcher as counsel of record for Plaintiff United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 03/14/2024)

March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

PACER
31

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Margaret Ming Chen counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Adding Margaret M. Chen as counsel of record for United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney Margaret Ming Chen added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Chen, Margaret) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

PACER
32

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff United States of America. Motion set for hearing on 6/7/2024 at 01:30 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: # 1 Separate Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law, # 2 Proposed Partial Judgment) (Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

RECAP
33

REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 32 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

PACER
34

EVIDENTIARY APPENDIX (PARTS 1-10) re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 32 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Part 1, # 2 Part 2, # 3 Part 3, # 4 Part 4, # 5 Part 5, # 6 Part 6, # 7 Part 7, # 8 Part 8, # 9 Part 9, # 10 Part 10)(Chen, Margaret) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

PACER
35

EVIDENTIARY APPENDIX (PARTS 11-20) re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 32 Part 11 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Part 12, # 2 Part 13, # 3 Part 14, # 4 Part 15, # 5 Part 16, # 6 Part 17, # 7 Part 18, # 8 Part 19, # 9 Part 20)(Chen, Margaret) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

PACER
36

EVIDENTIARY APPENDIX (PARTS 21-33) re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 32 Part 21 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Part 22, # 2 Part 23, # 3 Part 24, # 4 Part 25, # 5 Part 26, # 6 Part 27, # 7 Part 28, # 8 Part 29, # 9 Part 30, # 10 Part 31, # 11 Part 32, # 12 Part 33)(Chen, Margaret) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

PACER
37

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Motion Related Document, 36, Motion Related Document, 35 " EVIDENTIARY APPENDIX (PARTS 11-20 and (PARTS 21-33)" by plaintiff USA. The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-3.8 title page is missing, incomplete, or incorrect. Every Separately e-filed document is to have required formal title page...Missing required filer, court, case and document information. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lc) (Entered: 04/22/2024)

April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024

PACER
38

STATUS REPORT RE: SETTLEMENT filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 04/25/2024)

April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024

PACER
39

(STRICKEN ON APRIL 30, 2024; REFER TO CM/ECF NO. 40) STIPULATION to Continue MOTION HEARING DATE AND BRIEFING DEADLINES ON PLAINTIFF UNITED STATES OF AMERICAS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT from June 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. to June 28, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 32 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Barragan, # 2 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Matthew) Modified on 4/30/2024 (tf). (Entered: 04/30/2024)

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

PACER

Text Only Scheduling Notice

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

PACER
40

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING STIPULATION (DKT. 39 ) by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court STRIKES the parties' Stipulation to Continue Motion Hearing Date and Briefing Deadlines on Plaintiff United States of America's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment for failure to attest on the signature page of the document that all other signatories listed, who electronically signed with a "s" and on whose behalf the filing is submitted, concur in the content of and have authorized the filing. See Local Rule 5-4.3.4. Any renewed stipulation must comply with all applicable statutes and Local Rules. Failure to comply with all applicable statutes and Local Rules in any renewed stipulation, including Local Rule 5-4.3.4, may result in the denial of the stipulation with prejudice. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/30/2024)

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

PACER
41

Renewed STIPULATION to Continue MOTION HEARING DATE AND BRIEFING DEADLINES ON PLAINTIFF UNITED STATES OF AMERICAS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT from June 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. to June 28, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 32 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Barragan, # 2 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

PACER
42

STIPULATION for Order GRANTING STIPULATION TO SCHEDULE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE WITH MAGISTRATE JUDGE filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

PACER
43

ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING DATE AND ADOPT PROPOSED BRIEFINGSCHEDULE ON PLAINTIFF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARYJUDGMENT 41 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: 1. The hearing on the United States of Americas Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is CONTINUED to June 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. 32 ; and 2. Any opposition will be DUE on May 24, 2024, and any reply will be DUE on June 14, 2024. (lc) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

PACER
44

ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO SCHEDULE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE WITH MAGISTRATE JUDGE 42 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: 1. The request to mediate before Chief Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson on May 28, 2024 is APPROVED. 2. The parties shall FILE a joint report no later than seven (7) days after the settlement conference regarding the progress of the settlement discussions.3. The hearing on Plaintiffs Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 32 is CONTINUED from June 7, 2024 to June 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. 4. The opposition and reply briefs to the Motion are DUE on May 24, 2024 and June 14, 2024, respectively. (lc) Modified on 5/13/2024 (lc). (Entered: 05/13/2024)

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

PACER
45

ORDER Setting Settlement Conference by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. A settlement conference will be held before Chief Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson in Courtroom 580, 5th floor of the United States Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (see document for further details) (hr) (Entered: 05/13/2024)

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

PACER
46

OPPOSITION in opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 32 filed by Defendant Los Angeles County, California. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material Facts, # 2 Statement of Additional Material Facts, # 3 The County's Evidentiary Objections to the Declaration of G. Dea, # 4 Declaration of Jamie Young, # 5 Exhibit A-P to the Declaration of Jamie Young, # 6 Declaration of Jackie Karama, # 7 Exhibit 3-6 to the Dec. of Jackie Karama, # 8 Proposed Order, # 9 Proposed Order)(Pelham, Christopher) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024

PACER
47

MINUTES OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. The matter did not result in a settlement. Defendants will prepare a proposed draft and forward to Plaintiffs no later than Friday, May 31, 2024. Plaintiff's redline of the confidential draft is due no later than Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The draft is not to be filed. A Further Settlement Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The parties may each submit a confidential settlement statement of no more than three (3) pages by June 21, 2024 to the Chambers email address: KS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. (see document for further details) Court Recorder: Courtsmart -05/28/2024. (hr) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

PACER
48

STIPULATION to Continue FACT AND EXPERT DISCOVERY CUT-OFF DATES filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Barragan, # 2 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

PACER

Continue

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

PACER
49

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court, on its own motion, hereby CONTINUES the hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Dkt. 32 ) to July 12, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/04/2024)

June 4, 2024

June 4, 2024

PACER

Text Only Scheduling Notice

June 4, 2024

June 4, 2024

PACER
50

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexandra Young counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Adding Alexandra Young as counsel of record for United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney Alexandra Young added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Young, Alexandra) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024

PACER
51

ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE FACT AND EXPERT DISCOVERY CUT-OFF DATES 48 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: Fact Discovery cut-off 8/19/2024 (SEE DOCUMENT FOR ALL SPECIFIED DEADLINES). (lc) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024

PACER
52

REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 32 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Response to Statement of Genuine Issues of Material Fact, # 2 Response to Statement of Additional Facts, # 3 Response to Objections to Dea Decl., # 4 Objections to Young Decl., # 5 Declaration of Glenn Dea, # 6 Declaration of Dina Garcia, # 7 Declaration of Alice Yao, # 8 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

June 14, 2024

June 14, 2024

RECAP
53

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew Jimenez Barragan counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Adding Cheryl Rost as counsel of record for Plaintiff United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

PACER
55

MINUTES OF FURTHER SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. The matter did not result in a settlement. The parties are directed to exchange the information discussed in today's session by 12:00 p.m. on June 26, 2024. A Further Settlement Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 1:00p.m. (see document for further details) Court Recorder: Courtsmart -06/25/2024. (hr) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

June 25, 2024

June 25, 2024

PACER
54

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), 53 . The following error(s) was/were found: Efiler's name on docket does not match the signature on the document. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

PACER
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MINUTES OF FURTHER SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. The matter did not result in a settlement. The parties shall submit their respective documents to the Court by 10:00 a.m. July 3, 2024 via the Chambers email address. The Court will have further discussions with each party in private telephonic caucuses on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (see document for further details) Court Recorder: Courtsmart -07/02/2024. (hr) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024

RECAP
57

NOTICE of Settlement filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 07/10/2024)

July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024

PACER
59

MINUTES OF FURTHER SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. Settlement discussions were conducted off the record and a settlement was reached. Terms of the settlement will remain UNDER SEAL. Plaintiffs will promptly file a Notice of Settlement. The parties will prepare the formal settlement agreement within the next week. (see document for further details) Court Recorder: Courtsmart-07/10/2024. (hr) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024

PACER
58

ORDER DISMISSING ACTION 57 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: On July 10, 2024, the parties filed a Notice of Settlement, stating the parties had agreed to settle the action and anticipated filing a stipulation of dismissal. Dkt. 57. Having considered the Notice of Settlement and finding good cause therefor, the court hereby ORDERS 1. All deadlines governing this action are VACATED. 2. Plaintiff United States of Americas Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 32 is DENIED as moot. 3. The court DISMISSES the action without prejudice. The court retains jurisdiction to vacate this Order and to reopen the action within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order. 4. This Order does not preclude the filing of a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41, which does not require approval of the court.(Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lc) Modified on 7/11/2024 (lc). (Entered: 07/11/2024)

July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

RECAP
60

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Troy Crumrine at troy.crumrine@usdoj.gov with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (yja) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

PACER
62

Notice OF LODGING OF AGREEMENT filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Park, Richard) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

Aug. 1, 2024

Aug. 1, 2024

RECAP
63

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response to the Court's Dismissal Order [DKT. 58] filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Park, Richard) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

Aug. 1, 2024

Aug. 1, 2024

PACER
64

ORDER 63 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha The parties having filed a Stipulation to extend the time the parties have to respond to the court's July 11, 2024 Dismissal Order (Dkt. 58), and good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The time the parties have to respond to the Court's July 11, 2024 Dismissal Order (Dkt. 58) be extended from September 9, 2024 to October 9, 2024. 2. As set forth in Paragraph 21 of the settlement agreement between the parties in this case, the United States will move to dismiss its claims with prejudice in the above-captioned matter against Los Angeles, County, California, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41 no more than five (5) business days after Los Angeles County has selected an Expert under Paragraphs 10 and 13 of the settlement agreement. 3. As set forth in Paragraph 21 of the settlement agreement between the parties in this case, this court shall retain jurisdiction solely to enforce the settlement agreement between the United States and Los Angeles County for the term of the settlement agreement. 4. Accordingly, the court retains jurisdiction to vacate its July 11, 2024 Order and to reopen the action until October 9, 2024, provided any request by a party to do soshall make a showing of good cause as to what further settlement processes arenecessary and when the party making such a request reasonably expects the process to be concluded. (lc) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

PACER
65

MINUTES OF SETTLEMENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION; Telephone Conference held before Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. If the parties cannot reach agreement on the issue, they will submit a Joint Letter Brief with an attachment identifying the disputed SOW issue(s) to the Chambers email address: KSChambers@cacd.uscourts.gov and the Court will schedule a further conference as soon as practicable. (see document for further details) Court Recorder: XTR -08/27/2024. (hr) (Entered: 08/29/2024)

Aug. 27, 2024

Aug. 27, 2024

PACER
66

Second STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response to the Court's Dismissal Order [DKT. 58] filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

Oct. 3, 2024

Oct. 3, 2024

PACER
67

ORDER APPROVING SECOND STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO THE COURT'SDISMISSAL ORDER 66 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: 1. The time the parties have to respond to the courts July 11, 2024 Dismissal Order (Dkt. 58) is extended from October 9, 2024 to December 9, 2024. 2. As set forth in Paragraph 21 of the settlement agreement between the parties, the United States will move to dismiss its claims with prejudice in the above captioned matter against Los Angeles, County, California, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41, no more than five (5) business days after Los Angeles County has selected an Expert under Paragraphs 10 and 13 of the settlement agreement. 3. As set forth in Paragraph 21 of the settlement agreement between the parties in this case, this court shall retain jurisdiction solely to enforce the settlement agreementbetween the United States and Los Angeles County for the term of the settlementagreement. 4. Accordingly, the court retains jurisdiction to vacate its July 11, 2024 Order and reopen the action until December 9, 2024, provided any request by a party to do so shall make a showing of good cause as to what further settlement processes are necessary and when the party making such a request reasonably expects the process to be concluded. (lc) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

RECAP
68

STIPULATION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Park, Richard) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

1 Proposed Order

View on PACER

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

PACER
69

ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL OF ACTION WITH PREJUDICE 68 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: 1. The settlement agreement (Agreement) (Dkt. 62-1) is APPROVED and its terms are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. Pursuant to paragraph 21 of the Agreement, the court RETAINS ancillaryjurisdiction to enforce the Agreement through an informal dispute resolution procedure with Chief Magistrate Judge Karen Stevenson or her successor. 3. The parties shall SATISFY any procedural requirements to allow the court to retain post-dismissal jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the Agreement per K.C. ex rel. Erica C. v. Torlakson, 762 F.3d 963, 96768 (9th Cir. 2014) and related cases. 4. This action is DISMISSED with prejudice. 5. Each party shall bear its own attorneys fees, costs, and expenses. (lc) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

PACER
70

NOTICE of Settlement NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT AMENDMENT filed by Defendant Los Angeles County, California. (Pelham, Christopher) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

Dec. 4, 2024

Dec. 4, 2024

PACER
71

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew Jimenez Barragan counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Matthew Jimenez Barragan is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

PACER
72

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Katherine M Hikida counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Cheryl Rost is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Hikida, Katherine) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

PACER
73

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

PACER
74

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Election/Voting Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 29, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

An individual with disabilities who had difficulty voting in Los Angeles County.

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to public accommodations - governmental

Buildings

Disability and Disability Rights:

Reasonable Accommodations

Visual impairment

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Voting:

Election administration

Voting: General & Misc.

Voting: Physical/Effective Access