Case: T.G. v. Maryland Department of Human Services

8:23-cv-01433 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: May 30, 2023

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) This case concerns the integration mandate of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Plaintiffs, children with mental health disabilities in Maryland's foster care system who are institutionalized despite being medically cleared for discharge, filed suit against the Maryland Department of Human Services in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Plaintiffs were represented by Disability Rights Maryland. 

On March 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division filed a statement of interest explaining the applicability of Title II of the ADA to children in plaintiffs' circumstances.

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Berger, Megan Rector (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Clark, Nicole Marie (Maryland)

Dalin, Barry (Maryland)

Ellis, Kathleen A (Maryland)

Eubanks, Musa L (Maryland)

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Documents in this case
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8:23-cv-01433

Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial

May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023

Complaint

DRM Sues on Behalf of Children Stuck in Hospitals

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Press Release

Docket

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Last updated July 11, 2026, 6:28 a.m.

Docket for: T.G. v. Maryland Department of Human Services
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1 May 30, 2023

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AMDDC-10625431.), filed by D. B., T. A., M. G., T. G., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment, # 3 Summons Bernard Simons, # 4 Summons Department of Human Services, # 5 Summons Gloria Brown Burnett, # 6 Summons Gregory Branch, # 7 Summons Laura Herrera Scott, # 8 Summons Lisa Burgess, # 9 Summons Maryland Department of Health, # 10 Summons Oscar Mensah, # 11 Summons Raphael Lopez, # 12 Summons Ryan B. Moran, # 13 Summons Stephen Liggett-Creel)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Attachment

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3 Summons Bernard Simons

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4 Summons Department of Human Services

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5 Summons Gloria Brown Burnett

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6 Summons Gregory Branch

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7 Summons Laura Herrera Scott

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8 Summons Lisa Burgess

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9 Summons Maryland Department of Health

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10 Summons Oscar Mensah

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11 Summons Raphael Lopez

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12 Summons Ryan B. Moran

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13 Summons Stephen Liggett-Creel

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2 May 30, 2023

MOTION to Certify Class and for Appt of Class Counsel by T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Attachment Index of Exhibits, # 4 Appendix Appendix A, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 6 Attachment Attachment 1-A, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 8 Attachment Attachment 2-A, # 9 Attachment Attachment 2-B, # 10 Attachment Attachment 2-C, # 11 Attachment Attachment 2-D, # 12 Attachment Attachment 2-E, # 13 Attachment Attachment 2-F)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

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3 May 30, 2023

MOTION to Appoint Counsel Motion for Appointment of Interim Class Counsel by T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Attachment, # 4 Appendix Appendix A, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 6 Attachment Attachment 1-A, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 8 Attachment Attachment 2-A, # 9 Attachment Attachment 2-B, # 10 Attachment Attachment 2-C, # 11 Attachment Attachment 2-D, # 12 Attachment Attachment 2-E, # 13 Attachment Attachment 2-F)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

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4 May 30, 2023

-FILED IN ERROR- NOTICE of Appearance by Luciene M Parsley on behalf of T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. (Parsley, Luciene) Modified on 5/30/2023 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 05/30/2023)

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5 May 30, 2023

-FILED IN ERROR- NOTICE of Appearance by Luciene M Parsley on behalf of T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. (Parsley, Luciene) Modified on 5/30/2023 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 05/30/2023)

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6 May 30, 2023

-FILED IN ERROR- NOTICE of Appearance by Luciene M Parsley on behalf of T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. (Parsley, Luciene) Modified on 5/30/2023 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 05/30/2023)

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7 May 30, 2023

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. (Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

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8 May 31, 2023

Summons Issued 21 days as to Gregory Branch, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

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9 May 31, 2023

NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms. T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. or counsel for T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Pilot Project Procedures which can be downloaded here. Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded here, counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded here. To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 6/14/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

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10 May 31, 2023

Case Management Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gina L Simms on 5/31/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

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May 31, 2023

Case Assigned/Reassigned

May 31, 2023

Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Gina L Simms. Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite no longer assigned to the case. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)

12 June 6, 2023

-FILED IN ERROR- AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint, Summons, Civil Information Sheet, Disclosure of Corporate Interest, Motion for Class Certification and appt of Class Counsel, Memorandum in Support and Exhibits, Proposed Order, Motion for Appt of Interim Class Counsel, Memorandum in Support and Exhibits, Proposed Order served on Bernard Simons on 6/2/23, filed by T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Parsley, Luciene) Modified on 6/6/2023 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 06/06/2023)

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13 June 6, 2023

SUMMONS Returned Executed by D. B., T. A., M. G., T. G., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.. All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Gregory Branch, # 2 Affidavit Bernard Simons, # 3 Affidavit Laura Herrera Scott, # 4 Affidavit Lisa Burgess, # 5 Affidavit Maryland Dept of Health, # 6 Affidavit Maryland Dept of Human Services, # 7 Affidavit Oscar Mensah, # 8 Affidavit Raphael Lopez, # 9 Affidavit Ryan B. Moran, # 10 Affidavit Stephen Liggett-Creel, # 11 Exhibit)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

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14 June 6, 2023

QC NOTICE: 12 Affidavit of Service, filed by D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., T. G., M. G., T. A. was filed incorrectly. **Incorrect event used. Please refile using Summons Returned Executed. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

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June 8, 2023

Case Assigned/Reassigned

June 8, 2023

Case Reassigned to Judge Peter J. Messitte. Magistrate Judge Gina L Simms no longer assigned to the case. (chs, Deputy Clerk)

15 June 9, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Elise Song Kurlander on behalf of Gregory Branch, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah (Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 06/09/2023)

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16 June 9, 2023

(FILED IN ERROR PER COUNSEL) MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint and Motion for Class Certification by Gregory Branch, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons(Kurlander, Elise) Modified on 6/9/2023 (kb3s, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 06/09/2023)

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17 June 9, 2023

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time Response to Complaint and Motion for Class Certification by Gregory Branch, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 06/09/2023)

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18 June 13, 2023

AFFIDAVIT re 2 MOTION to Certify Class and for Appt of Class Counsel, 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel Motion for Appointment of Interim Class Counsel Amended Declaration of Mitchell Y. Mirviss by T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. (Attachments: # 1 Redline comparison)(Mirviss, Mitchell) (Entered: 06/13/2023)

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19 June 13, 2023

ORDER granting 17 Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 6/13/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/13/2023)

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20 July 28, 2023

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Gregory Branch, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 07/28/2023)

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21 Aug. 2, 2023

ORDER granting 20 Defendants' Consent Motion to Exceed the Allowable Page Limitations of the Local Rules. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 8/1/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

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22 Aug. 4, 2023

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claimand Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdictin by Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 08/04/2023)

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23 Aug. 4, 2023

MOTION to Stay and Opposition to Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel by Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affidavit)(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 08/04/2023)

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24 Aug. 7, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen A Ellis on behalf of Lisa Burgess M.D., Maryland Department of Health, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Ellis, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

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25 Aug. 7, 2023

QC NOTICE: 22 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, filed by Laura Herrera Scott, M.D., Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Human Services, Maryland Department of Health, Bernard Simons, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Oscar Mensah, Stephen Liggett-Creel was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 22 . (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

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26 Aug. 7, 2023

QC NOTICE: 23 Motion to Stay, filed by Laura Herrera Scott, M.D., Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Human Services, Maryland Department of Health, Bernard Simons, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Oscar Mensah, Stephen Liggett-Creel was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 23 . (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

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27 Aug. 7, 2023

NOTICE by Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons re 23 MOTION to Stay and Opposition to Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel Proposed Order (Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

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28 Aug. 7, 2023

NOTICE by Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claimand Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdictin Proposed Order (Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

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29 Aug. 7, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Barry Dalin on behalf of Gregory Branch, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Oscar Mensah (Dalin, Barry) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

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30 Aug. 14, 2023

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND THEIR CONSOLIDATED MOTION FOR STAY AND OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTIONS FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF CLASS COUNSEL by T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 08/14/2023)

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31 Aug. 16, 2023

ORDER granting 30 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion to Extend Time to Respond. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 8/15/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

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32 Aug. 16, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Musa L Eubanks on behalf of Maryland Department of Health (Eubanks, Musa) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

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33 Aug. 16, 2023

MOTION to Amend/Correct 31 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by T. A., D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Revised Proposed Order)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

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34 Aug. 16, 2023

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Lisa Burgess M.D., Maryland Department of Health, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Order)(Ellis, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

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35 Aug. 17, 2023

AMENDED ORDER granting 33 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion to Extend Time to Respond. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 8/17/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/17/2023)

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36 Aug. 22, 2023

ORDER granting 34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Kathleen A Ellis terminated. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 8/17/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

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37 Aug. 25, 2023

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by T. A., T. G., D. B., M. G., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Redline of Amended Complaint, # 2 Summons Susan Coppage, # 3 Summons Riy Brewington)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

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38 Aug. 28, 2023

Summons Issued 21 days as to Roy Brewington, Susan Coppage. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

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39 Aug. 31, 2023

SUMMONS Returned Executed by T. A., T. G., B.B., D. B., R.R., M. G., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.. Roy Brewington served on 8/28/2023, answer due 9/18/2023; Susan Coppage served on 8/28/2023, answer due 9/18/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

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40 Sept. 6, 2023

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Amended Complaint and Responsive Pleadings by Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 09/06/2023)

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41 Sept. 7, 2023

ORDER granting 40 Defendants' Consent Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint and Responsive Pleadings and the parties' Joint Motion for Leave to Exceed Allowable Page Limitation. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 9/7/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/07/2023)

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42 Sept. 11, 2023

NOTICE by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. re 37 Amended Complaint, Corrected Redline of Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Errata Corrected Redline of Amended Complaint)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

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43 Sept. 15, 2023

MOTION to Amend/Correct 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel Motion for Appointment of Interim Class Counsel By Interlineation by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Redline of Amended Memo, # 2 Memorandum in Support Clean Copy, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Megan Berger, # 4 Exhibit Sharon Jennings CV)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

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44 Sept. 15, 2023

REPLY to Response to Motion re 2 MOTION to Certify Class and for Appt of Class Counsel, 23 MOTION to Stay and Opposition to Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel, RESPONSE in Opposition filed by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Luciene Parsley)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

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45 Sept. 21, 2023

STIPULATION re 2 MOTION to Certify Class and for Appt of Class Counsel Stipulated Agreement and Order by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R.(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 09/21/2023)

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46 Sept. 27, 2023

STIPULATED AGREEMENT AND ORDER. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 9/26/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

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47 Oct. 2, 2023

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint by Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

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48 Oct. 12, 2023

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint and for Increase to Page Limits by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 10/12/2023)

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49 Oct. 12, 2023

ORDER granting 48 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule on Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint and Increase Page Limits. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 10/12/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/13/2023)

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50 Nov. 8, 2023

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

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51 Nov. 8, 2023

ORDER granting 50 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 11/8/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

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Nov. 14, 2023

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Nov. 14, 2023

Case Reassigned to Judge Matthew J. Maddox. Judge Peter J. Messitte no longer assigned to the case. (chs, Deputy Clerk)

52 Nov. 29, 2023

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 11/29/2023)

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53 Dec. 1, 2023

ORDER granting 52 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion for an Extension. Signed by District Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 12/1/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

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54 Dec. 8, 2023

RESPONSE in Opposition re 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint filed by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Megan Berger, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Sharon Jennings, # 3 Exhibit Transcript in DRM v. Scruggs, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Leslie Seid Margolis, # 5 Exhibit Ch. 379 Laws of MD, # 6 Exhibit SB 255 Fiscal Note, # 7 Exhibit MDH Testimony on SB 255, # 8 Exhibit SSA VPA Policy, # 9 Exhibit Jr. Chair Letter Hospital Overstay, # 10 Supplement Motion to Seal Exhibit C, # 11 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order in Motion to Seal)(Parsley, Luciene) Modified on 12/11/2023 (mg3s, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 12/08/2023)

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55 Dec. 11, 2023

MOTION to Seal Exhibit C to ECF 54 by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

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56 Dec. 11, 2023

-UNSEALED PER ECF 62 - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal Exhibit C to Opposition to Motion to Dismiss by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. re 54 Response in Opposition to Motion,, 55 MOTION to Seal Exhibit C to ECF 54 (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Certificate of Service)(Parsley, Luciene) Modified on 3/6/2024 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 12/11/2023)

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57 Jan. 25, 2024

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

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58 Jan. 26, 2024

ORDER granting 57 Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply. Signed by District Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/26/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

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59 March 1, 2024

Correspondence Correcting Earlier Submission: 54 Response in Opposition to Motion,, (Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 03/01/2024)

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60 March 4, 2024

Substantive legal issues - addressing (Marquardt, Sarah) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

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61 March 5, 2024

REPLY to Response to Motion re 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint filed by Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons.(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

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62 March 6, 2024

PAPERLESS ORDER: The motion for temporary sealing of plaintiffs' Exhibit C (ECF no. 55 ) is GRANTED. The exhibit at issue (ECF nos. 54-3 & 56) shall be UNSEALED. Signed by District Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 3/6/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

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63 March 6, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by James Vincent Fletcher on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Fletcher, James) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

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64 March 25, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. (Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

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65 April 1, 2024

MARGINAL ORDER approving 64 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (Partial) filed by D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., B.B., R.R., T. G., M. G., T. A.. Signed by District Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 4/1/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/01/2024)

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66 April 9, 2024

NOTICE by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. re 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint of Supplemental Authority and Request for a Hearing (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Timothy B., et al. v. Kinsley)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 04/09/2024)

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67 April 16, 2024

RESPONSE re 66 Notice (Other), Defendants' Limited Response to Plaintiffs' Notice of Supplemental Authority and Request for a Hearing filed by Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons.(Dalin, Barry) (Entered: 04/16/2024)

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68 July 3, 2024

NOTICE of Change of Address by Barry Dalin (Dalin, Barry) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

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69 July 18, 2024

PAPERLESS ORDER: A hearing on the pending motions is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00 am. Signed by United States District Judge Matthew J. Maddox. (sj2s, Chambers) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

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70 Aug. 26, 2024

NOTICE by Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons re 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Supplemental Authority)(Dalin, Barry) (Entered: 08/26/2024)

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71 Aug. 27, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandy Jessica Gray on behalf of Maryland Department of Health (Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

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72 Aug. 27, 2024

QC NOTICE: 71 Notice of Appearance filed by Maryland Department of Health was filed incorrectly. **Counsel must enter their appearance using their individual login credentials. Attorney Nicole Lugo Clark must enter her own Notice of Appearance to be added as counsel of record in this case. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

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73 Aug. 27, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Nicole Marie Lugo Clark, Clark on behalf of Maryland Department of Health (Lugo Clark, Nicole) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

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74 Aug. 28, 2024

Motion Hearing held on 8/28/2024 re 2 MOTION to Certify Class and for Appt of Class Counsel filed by D. B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., T. G., M. G., T. A., 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint filed by Laura Herrera Scott, M.D., Raphael Lopez, Susan Coppage, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Maryland Department of Human Services, Roy Brewington, Maryland Department of Health, Bernard Simons, Gregory Branch, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Lisa Burgess M.D., Oscar Mensah, Stephen Liggett-Creel, 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claimand Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdictin filed by Laura Herrera Scott, M.D., Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Human Services, Maryland Department of Health, Bernard Simons, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Oscar Mensah, Stephen Liggett-Creel, 23 MOTION to Stay and Opposition to Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel filed by Laura Herrera Scott, M.D., Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Human Services, Maryland Department of Health, Bernard Simons, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Oscar Mensah, Stephen Liggett-Creel before District Judge Matthew J. Maddox.(Court Reporter: Amanda Longmore) (jh2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

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75 Aug. 29, 2024

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 47 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint; granting 43 Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend by Interlineation their Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel; closing, subject to reopening 2 Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel; granting 3 Plaintiffs' Motion for Appointment of Interim Class Counsel; denying in moot 22 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Complaint; denying as moot 23 Defendants' Motion to Stay; directing that Defendants shall file a responsive pleading within 28 days of the date of this Order. Signed by District Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 8/29/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/29/2024)

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76 Aug. 29, 2024

STANDING ORDER CONCERNING DISCOVERY. Signed by District Judge Matthew J. Maddox. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/30/2024)

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77 Sept. 4, 2024

-FILED IN ERROR. REFILED AT 78 - NOTICE of Appearance by Ann Marie Sheridan on behalf of All Defendants (Sheridan, Ann) Modified on 9/4/2024 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 09/04/2024)

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78 Sept. 4, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Ann Marie Sheridan on behalf of Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah (Sheridan, Ann) (Entered: 09/04/2024)

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79 Sept. 26, 2024

ANSWER to 37 Amended Complaint, by Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons.(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

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80 Nov. 6, 2024

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gray, Brandy) Modified on 11/6/2024 (ols). (Entered: 11/06/2024)

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81 Nov. 7, 2024

ORDER granting 80 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Brandy Jessica Gray terminated. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 11/7/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

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82 Dec. 12, 2024

Consent MOTION for Protective Order, Safe Harbor Order, and Qualified Protective Order by R.R., B.B., T. G., T. A., D. B., M. G., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Qualified Protective Order, # 2 Exhibit Certification Governing Material Covered by Qualified Protective Order, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Consent Order Governing Discovery of Documents and ESI, # 4 Text of Proposed Order Protective Order to Permit Disclosure of Confidential Records)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 12/12/2024)

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83 Dec. 20, 2024

PROTECTIVE ORDER to Permit Disclosure of Confidential Records. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 12/17/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

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84 Dec. 20, 2024

QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 12/17/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

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85 Dec. 20, 2024

CONSENT ORDER Governing Discovery of Documents and Electronically Stored Information. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 12/17/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

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86 Jan. 24, 2025

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Postponement of Briefing Deadlines by R.R., B.B., T. G., T. A., D. B., M. G., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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87 Jan. 27, 2025

ORDER granting 86 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion for an Extension. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/27/2025. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/27/2025)

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88 Feb. 21, 2025

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Further Extend the Class Discovery Period and Further Postpone the Associated Briefing Deadlines by Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

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89 March 4, 2025

ORDER granting 88 the Parties' Joint Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 3/4/2025. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

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90 March 31, 2025

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Further Postpone Associated Briefing Deadlines by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

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91 April 9, 2025

ORDER granting 90 Parties' Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery; Joint Status Report due 4/30/2025. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 4/9/2025. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

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92 April 30, 2025

Joint MOTION for Other Relief Joint Motion to Propose a Briefing Schedule for Class Certification and Further Define the Class Discovery Period by Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kurlander, Elise) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

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93 Oct. 3, 2025

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Revise the Parties' Proposed Briefing Schedule for Class Certification by Gregory Branch, Roy Brewington, Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Lisa Burgess M.D., Susan Coppage, Stephen Liggett-Creel, Raphael Lopez, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, Oscar Mensah, Ryan B. Moran, DrPH, Laura Herrera Scott, MD, Bernard Simons (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dalin, Barry) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

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94 Oct. 6, 2025

ORDER granting 93 Defendants' Consent Motion to Revise the Proposed Briefing Schedule for Class Certification; denying as moot 92 the parties' Joint to Propose a Briefing Schedule for Class Certification and Further Define the Class Discovery Period. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 10/6/2025. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

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95 Jan. 12, 2026

MOTION to Certify Class Motion to Reopen and Supplement Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel by T. A., D. B., B.B., Disability Rights Maryland, Inc., M. G., T. G., R.R. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Notice of Filing Exhibit 2 Under Seal, # 4 Notice of Filing Exhibit 3 Under Seal, # 5 Appendix A to Exhibit 3, # 6 Appendix B to Exhibit 3, # 7 Notice of Filing Appendices C-GG to Exhibit 3 Under Seal, # 8 Exhibit 4, # 9 Notice of Filing Exhibit 5 Under Seal, # 10 Exhibit 6, # 11 Exhibit 7, # 12 Exhibit 8, # 13 Exhibit 9, # 14 Exhibit 10, # 15 Exhibit 11, # 16 Exhibit 12, # 17 Exhibit 13, # 18 Appendix A, # 19 Text of Proposed Order)(Mirviss, Mitchell) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit 1

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3 Notice of Filing Exhibit 2 Under Seal

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4 Notice of Filing Exhibit 3 Under Seal

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5 Appendix A to Exhibit 3

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6 Appendix B to Exhibit 3

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7 Notice of Filing Appendices C-GG to Exhibit 3 Under Seal

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9 Notice of Filing Exhibit 5 Under Seal

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17 Exhibit 13

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18 Appendix A

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19 Text of Proposed Order

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 30, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

State Anti-Discrimination Law

State law

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 8:23-cv-01433

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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