Case: Connor v. Maryland Department of Health

1:24-cv-01423 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: May 15, 2024

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Case Summary

This is a disability rights case about state inspections of nursing homes in Maryland. On May 15, 2024, five nursing home residents filed this putative class action lawsuit against Maryland's Department of Health (MDOH) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Plaintiffs sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, alleging that MDOH failed to conduct annual inspections of Medicaid- and Medicare-funded nursing facilities and all…

This is a disability rights case about state inspections of nursing homes in Maryland. On May 15, 2024, five nursing home residents filed this putative class action lawsuit against Maryland's Department of Health (MDOH) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Plaintiffs sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, alleging that MDOH failed to conduct annual inspections of Medicaid- and Medicare-funded nursing facilities and allowed a backlog of complaints to accumulate, leaving residents with disabilities especially vulnerable. Specifically, Plaintiffs alleged that MDOH failed to re-certify facilities for over four years, failed to conduct routine annual checks, and postponed investigation of all but the most urgent complaints until the following year's survey. Plaintiffs argued that these failures impeded the purposes of the ADA and Rehabilitation Act and therefore violated the statutes' implementing regulations. Represented by Public Justice Center and Justice in Aging, Plaintiffs sought a declaratory judgment, an injunction requiring Defendants to speed up the process of nursing home inspections, and attorneys' fees. The case was assigned to District Judge Matthew J. Maddox.

On July 19, 2024, Plaintiffs moved to certify a class of "residents of nursing facilities, who have disabilities with mobility impairment, and who live in nursing facilities that operate under the oversight authority of MDH."  A few days later, on July 22, MDH moved to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.

As of December 27, 2024, the motions to dismiss and for class certification are pending.

Summary Authors

Ted Molina (12/27/2024)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Bailey, Regan (Maryland)

Boston, Sheila (Maryland)

Gardner, Debra Lynn (Maryland)

Grass, Robert (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Clark, Nicole Marie (Maryland)

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1:24-cv-01423

Class Action Complaint

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Jan. 30, 2025, 4:16 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Maryland Department of Health, Secretary Laura Herrera Scott ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-11264485.), filed by Richard Hollman, Alex Noonan, Michael Nevin, Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons - Maryland Department of Health, # 3 Summons - Secretary Laura Herrera Scott)(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons - Maryland Department of Health

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3 Summons - Secretary Laura Herrera Scott

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May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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MOTION to Seal (PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO FILE UNDER SEAL AND PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYMS) by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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-SEALED - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal - Sealed Complaint by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan re 1 Complaint, (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Complaint)(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sheila Boston (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11264533.) by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Samuel Lonergan (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11264542.) by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Robert Grass (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11264548.) by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Liam McGivern (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11264549.) by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Regan Bailey (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11264550.) by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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Summons Issued 21 days as to Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Adam B. Abelson. Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan or counsel for Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment 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 5/30/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Adam B. Abelson on 5/16/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sheila Boston. Directing attorney Sheila Boston to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 5/16/2024. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Samuel Lonergan. Directing attorney Samuel Lonergan to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 5/16/2024. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Robert Grass. Directing attorney Robert Grass to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 5/16/2024. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Liam McGivern. Directing attorney Liam McGivern to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 5/16/2024. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Regan Bailey. Directing attorney Regan Bailey to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 5/17/2024. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/17/2024)

May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

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Consent/Decline to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge. (Entered: 05/21/2024)

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Richard Hollman, Alex Noonan, Michael Nevin, Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman. Maryland Department of Health served on 5/21/2024, answer due 6/11/2024.(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Richard Hollman, Alex Noonan, Michael Nevin, Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman. Laura Herrera Scott served on 5/21/2024, answer due 6/11/2024.(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Richard Hollman, Alex Noonan, Michael Nevin, Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman. (Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

PACER
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, by Maryland Department of Health (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 06/03/2024)

June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Adam B. Abelson. Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott or counsel for Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment 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 6/17/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/03/2024)

June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 21 Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response as to 1 Complaint; Defendants' answer due 7/22/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Adam B. Abelson on 6/3/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/03/2024)

June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION to Seal (PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO FILE UNDER SEAL AND PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYMS) filed by Maryland Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024

PACER
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Correspondence re: withdrawal of motion (Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

June 14, 2024

June 14, 2024

PACER
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time by Maryland Department of Health (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

PACER
27

ORDER directing Maryland Department of Health and Laura Herrera Scott to show cause for failure to comply with Standing Order 2019-07. Show Cause Hearing set for 7/26/2024 02:00 PM in (proceed to the Clerk's Office to determine the location of the hearing) before the Chambers Judge. This Order shall be vacated if Maryland Department of Health and Laura Herrera Scott files a consent or declination prior to the show cause hearing date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Adam B. Abelson on 6/20/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

PACER
28

Consent/Decline to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge. (Entered: 06/20/2024)

June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER CANCELLING Show Cause Hearing re: 27 Order to Show Cause. Signed by Magistrate Judge Adam B. Abelson on 6/20/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

PACER

Case Reassigned to District Judge Matthew J. Maddox. Magistrate Judge Adam B. Abelson no longer assigned to the case. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)

June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

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30

PAPERLESS ORDER: Defendants' Consent Motion for an Extension (ECF 26) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by United States District Judge Matthew J. Maddox. (sj2s, Chambers) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

PACER
31

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carol A. Wong (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11383291.) by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

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MOTION to Certify Class by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Exhibit 1 [Redacted], # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Exhibit 9, # 12 Exhibit 10, # 13 Exhibit 11, # 14 Exhibit 12, # 15 Exhibit 13, # 16 Exhibit 14, # 17 Exhibit 15 [Redacted], # 18 Exhibit 16 [Redacted], # 19 Exhibit 17 [Redacted], # 20 Exhibit 18 [Redacted], # 21 Exhibit 19 [Redacted], # 22 Exhibit 20 [Redacted], # 23 Exhibit 21 [Redacted], # 24 Exhibit 22 [Redacted], # 25 Exhibit 23 [Redacted], # 26 Exhibit 24 [Redacted], # 27 Exhibit 25 [Redacted])(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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2 Memorandum in Support

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July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

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-SEALED - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal Exhibit 1 by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan re 32 MOTION to Certify Class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 15, # 2 Exhibit 16, # 3 Exhibit 17, # 4 Exhibit 18, # 5 Exhibit 19, # 6 Exhibit 20, # 7 Exhibit 21, # 8 Exhibit 22, # 9 Exhibit 23, # 10 Exhibit 24, # 11 Exhibit 25)(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

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MOTION to Seal [dkt] 33 by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 07/20/2024)

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Carol A. Wong. Directing attorney Carol A. Wong to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 7/22/2024. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Lugo Clark, Nicole) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 32 MOTION to Certify Class, 36 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Maryland Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 07/29/2024)

July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

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ORDER granting 37 Joint Consent Motion for Extensions. Signed by District Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 8/1/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

Aug. 1, 2024

Aug. 1, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ashley J Woolard on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Woolard, Ashley) (Entered: 09/05/2024)

Sept. 5, 2024

Sept. 5, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sam Williamson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Williamson, Sam) (Entered: 09/05/2024)

Sept. 5, 2024

Sept. 5, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Efrem Wagner on behalf of All Defendants (Wagner, David) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Sept. 6, 2024

Sept. 6, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Maryland Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Defendants' Memorandum in Support of their Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of Heather Reed, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 4)(Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support Defendants' Memorandum in Support of their Opposition

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Sept. 6, 2024

Sept. 6, 2024

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-FILED IN ERROR- Memorandum re 36 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [PLAINTIFFS MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS] filed by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gardner, Debra) Modified on 9/9/2024 (ols, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Sept. 6, 2024

Sept. 6, 2024

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QC NOTICE: 43 Memorandum, filed by Irene Connor, Alex Noonan, Richard Hollman, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Michael Nevin was filed incorrectly. **Incorrect event used. Please refile using Responses and Replies > Response in Opposition to Motion. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2024)

Sept. 9, 2024

Sept. 9, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 36 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 09/09/2024)

Sept. 9, 2024

Sept. 9, 2024

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief of Toby S. Edelman in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Toby S. Edelman (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(May, Anthony) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2024

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply on Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Class Certification by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2024

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ORDER granting 47 the Parties' Joint Consent Motion for Extensions. Signed by District Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 9/18/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Sept. 18, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 46 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief of Toby S. Edelman in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Maryland Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

Sept. 24, 2024

Sept. 24, 2024

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 32 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Reply Brief)(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT re 50 Reply to Response to Motion [DECLARATION OF LIAM JOSEPH MCGIVERN] by Irene Connor, Herman Dressel, Eleanor Hollman, Richard Hollman, Michael Nevin, Alex Noonan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 36 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Maryland Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support)(Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 46 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief of Toby S. Edelman in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Toby S. Edelman.(May, Anthony) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

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Joint Correspondence re: Oral Argument (Gardner, Debra) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gray, Brandy) (Entered: 11/06/2024)

Nov. 6, 2024

Nov. 6, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

Case Type(s):

Nursing Home Conditions

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 15, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A putative class of people with mobility-related disabilities in nursing facilities that operate under the oversight authority of the Maryland Department of Health.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Public Justice

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Maryland Department of Health, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues