Case: United States v. Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation

1:24-cv-02641 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Sept. 12, 2024

Case Ongoing

Clearinghouse coding in progress

Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) On September 12, 2024, the United States filed this lawsuit against the Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation, alleging that the defendant denied individuals with disabilities equal access to medical care by excluding their necessary support persons. Parties have filed a proposed consent decree with the court, in which the defendant agreed to change its policies and pay $150,000 in damages. This case is ongoing.

People

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Judge(s)

Coulson, J. Mark (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Berger, Stephanie Meta (Maryland)

Marquardt, Sarah A (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Frenkil, Steven David (Maryland)

Hall, Elisabeth K. (Maryland)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:24-cv-02641

Complaint

Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2024

Complaint
21

1:24-cv-02641

Consent Decree

Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69157297/united-states-v-johns-hopkins-health-system-corporation/

Last updated April 13, 2025, 11:37 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation, filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(Marquardt, Sarah) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2024

Clearinghouse
2

Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Consent Decree)(Marquardt, Sarah) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit Proposed Consent Decree

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Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2024

PACER
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QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint filed by United States of America was filed incompletely. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Civil Cover Sheet. To correct this problem, file Civil Cover Sheet using the event Notice (Other) and link Civil Cover Sheet to 1 . (jh6s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

PACER
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QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint filed by United States of America was filed incompletely. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Summons for Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation. To correct this problem, file Summons for named defendant using the event Notice (Other) and link Summons for named defendant to 1 . (jh6s, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 09/13/2024)

Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

PACER
5

NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson. United States of America or counsel for United States of America 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 9/27/2024. (jh6s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

PACER
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Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson on 9/13/2024. (jh6s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson. Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation or counsel for Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation 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 9/30/2024. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

Sept. 16, 2024

Sept. 16, 2024

PACER

Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Erin Aslan. Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

Sept. 16, 2024

Sept. 16, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE by United States of America re 1 Complaint - Civil Cover Sheet (Marquardt, Sarah) (Entered: 09/17/2024)

Sept. 17, 2024

Sept. 17, 2024

PACER
9

NOTICE by United States of America re 1 Complaint - Summons (Marquardt, Sarah) (Entered: 09/17/2024)

Sept. 17, 2024

Sept. 17, 2024

PACER
10

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie Meta Berger on behalf of United States of America (Berger, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

PACER
11

Summons Issued 21 days as to Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation.(jh6s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/20/2024)

Sept. 20, 2024

Sept. 20, 2024

PACER
12

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven David Frenkil on behalf of Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (Frenkil, Steven) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

Sept. 25, 2024

Sept. 25, 2024

PACER
13

(FILED IN ERROR) Consent/Decline to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge. (Frenkil, Steven) Modified on 9/26/2024 (heps, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 09/25/2024)

Sept. 25, 2024

Sept. 25, 2024

PACER
16

NOTICE of Appearance by Elisabeth K. Hall on behalf of Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (Hall, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

Sept. 26, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

PACER

Case reassigned to Judge Richard D. Bennett. Magistrate Judge Erin Aslan no longer assigned to the case. (chs, Deputy Clerk)

Sept. 27, 2024

Sept. 27, 2024

PACER
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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Consent Decree and Complaint served on Johns Hopkins Health Systems Corporation on 09/17/24, filed by United States of America.(Marquardt, Sarah) (Entered: 10/23/2024)

Oct. 23, 2024

Oct. 23, 2024

PACER
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QC NOTICE: 17 Affidavit of Service filed by United States of America was filed incorrectly. Wrong Event Selected. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. Please refile using the correct event Summons Returned Executed and add the service date when prompted by CMECF. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

Oct. 25, 2024

Oct. 25, 2024

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation served on 9/17/2024, answer due 10/8/2024.(Marquardt, Sarah) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

Oct. 25, 2024

Oct. 25, 2024

PACER
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Status Report Submitted (Request for Status Conference) by United States of America (Marquardt, Sarah) (Entered: 12/18/2024)

Dec. 18, 2024

Dec. 18, 2024

Clearinghouse
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CONSENT DECREE and approval. Signed by Judge Richard D. Bennett on 12/19/2024. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/19/2024)

Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 12, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States of America

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

American Freedom Law Center

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Defendants

Johns Hopkins Health Systems Corporation (Baltimore), Non-profit or advocacy

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Reasonable Accommodation

Discrimination Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Recordkeeping

Amount Defendant Pays: $150,000

Order Duration: 2024 - 2026

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Autism

Brain injury

Disability, unspecified

Hearing impairment

Mental impairment

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Dementia

Intellectual/Developmental Disability