Case: C.W. v. Nevada Department of Education

2:24-cv-01800 | U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada

Filed Date: Sept. 25, 2024

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This is a case about a Nevada school district that allegedly failed to provide sufficient special education. On September 25, 2024, several Nevada students with disabilities filed this putative class action lawsuit in United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Represented by private attorneys and Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), the students sued the State and Clark County School District (CCSD) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Sectio…

This is a case about a Nevada school district that allegedly failed to provide sufficient special education. On September 25, 2024, several Nevada students with disabilities filed this putative class action lawsuit in United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Represented by private attorneys and Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), the students sued the State and Clark County School District (CCSD) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The students sought declaratory and injunctive relief. 

The students in the case alleged systemic deficiencies that were revealed in a commissioned review of special education services by the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS Review). The students alleged that CCSD maintained policies that prevented special education students and potential special education students from accessing services and resources:

  • CCSD instructed general education teachers to not tell parents that their children may need an evaluation.
  • CCSD refused to provide reasonable accommodations for students with dyslexia, behavioral management needs, and autism.
  • CCSD maintained policies failing to provide appropriate supports to ensure that children are educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
  • CCSD ignored staffing shortages and disproportionately used long-term substitutes, non-certified staff, and paraprofessionals to provide services to students with disabilities, resulting in a denial of free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and a lack of access to the least restrictive environment.

The case was assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro on September 26, 2024. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on December 10, 2024. Additional plaintiffs were added, but no new claims were added. The case is currently pending in front of Judge Navarro.

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Lauren Lewis (2/10/2025)

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2:24-cv-01800

Class Action Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory and Relief

Sept. 25, 2024

Sept. 25, 2024

Complaint
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2:24-cv-01800

Class Action Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

L.W. v. Nevada Department of Education

Sept. 25, 2024

Sept. 25, 2024

Complaint
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2:24-cv-01800

First Amended Class Action Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69195598/cw-v-nevada-department-of-education/

Last updated Oct. 21, 2025, 11:10 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Clark County School District, Jhone Ebert, Brenda Larsen-Mitchell, Nevada Department of Education (Filing fee $405 receipt number ANVDC-7820939) by L.P., M.R., A.S., I.L., A.B., C.W., H.L., A.W.. (CLASS ACTION) Certificate of Interested Parties due by 10/5/2024. Proof of service due by 12/24/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Nevada Department of Education, # 3 Summons Jhone Ebert, # 4 Summons Clark County School District, # 5 Summons Brenda Larsen-Mitchell) (Rogich, Lori) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. (Entered: 09/25/2024)

Sept. 25, 2024

Sept. 25, 2024

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by A.A., A.B., A.S., A.W., C.W., H.L., I.L.. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

Sept. 25, 2024

Sept. 25, 2024

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. (CAH)

Sept. 25, 2024

Sept. 25, 2024

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to Clark County School District, Jhone Ebert, Brenda Larsen-Mitchell, Nevada Department of Education re 1 Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons) (CAH) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

Sept. 26, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IA 11-2. Counsel Catherine Merino Reisman, Gregory Little, Hillary D Freeman, Jeffrey I. Wasserman, Judith A. Gran to comply with completion and filing of the Verified Petition and Designation of Local Counsel. The form is available on the Court's website - www.nvd.uscourts.gov. Counsel is required to register for the court's electronic filing system at PACER www.pacer.gov to register Attorney. Verified Petition due by 10/10/2024. (no image attached) (CAH) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

Sept. 26, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

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STANDING ORDER. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro. Judge Navarro's Chambers Practices, which are posted on the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada public website, may also be accessed directly via this hyperlink www.nvd.uscourts.gov. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - NEV) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

Sept. 26, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Sept. 26, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

Standing Order

Sept. 26, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

Notice Desig of Local Counsel & VP

Sept. 26, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

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NOTICE Attachment to Petition by A.A., A.B., A.S., A.W., C.W., H.L., I.L., L.P., M.R. re 8 Motion for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice - Verified Petition,. (Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

Oct. 2, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024

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MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Catherine Merino Reisman and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Lori C. Rogich (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7828041) by Plaintiffs A.A., A.B., A.S., A.W., C.W., H.L., I.L., L.P., M.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificates of Good Standing)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

Oct. 2, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024

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MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Hillary D. Freeman and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Lori C. Rogich (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7828072) by Plaintiffs A.A., A.B., A.S., A.W., C.W., H.L., I.L., L.P., M.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificates of Good Standing)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

Oct. 2, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024

8

MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Jeffrey I. Wasserman and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Lori C. Rogich (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7828077) by Plaintiffs A.A., A.B., A.S., A.W., C.W., H.L., I.L., L.P., M.R.. (Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

Oct. 2, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024

9

MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Judith A. Gran and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Lori C. Rogich (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7828079) by Plaintiffs A.A., A.B., A.S., A.W., C.W., H.L., I.L., L.P., M.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

Oct. 2, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024

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ORDER granting 6 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice as to Catherine Merino Reisman for Plaintiff's and approving Designation of Local Counsel as to Lori C. Rogich. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 10/3/2024. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

Oct. 3, 2024

Oct. 3, 2024

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ORDER granting 7 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice as to Hillary D. Freeman for Plaintiff's and approving Designation of Local Counsel as to Lori C. Rogich. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 10/3/2024. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

Oct. 3, 2024

Oct. 3, 2024

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ORDER granting 8 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice as to Jeffrey I. Wasserman for Plaintiff's and approving Designation of Local Counsel as to Lori C. Rogich Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 10/3/2024. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 3, 2024

Oct. 3, 2024

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ORDER granting 9 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice as to Judith A. Gran for Plaintiff's and approving Designation of Local Counsel as to Lori C. Rogich Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 10/3/2024. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 3, 2024

Oct. 3, 2024

13

MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Gregory G. Little and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Lori C. Rogich (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7831136) by Plaintiffs A.A., A.B., A.S., A.W., C.W., H.L., I.L., L.P., M.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by L.P., M.R., A.S., A.A., I.L., A.B., C.W., H.L., A.W. re 1 Complaint,,,. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell served on 9/30/2024. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by L.P., M.R., A.S., A.A., I.L., A.B., C.W., H.L., A.W. re 1 Complaint,,,. Clark County School District served on 9/30/2024. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jacqueline Victoria Nichols on behalf of Defendants Clark County School District, Brenda Larsen-Mitchell. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by L.P., M.R., A.S., A.A., I.L., A.B., C.W., H.L., A.W. re 1 Complaint,,,. Jhone Ebert served on 10/1/2024. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by L.P., M.R., A.S., A.A., I.L., A.B., C.W., H.L., A.W. re 1 Complaint,,,. Nevada Department of Education served on 10/1/2024. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER approving 13 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Gregory G. Little for Plaintiffs and approving Designation of Local Counsel Lori C. Rogich. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 10/16/2024. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

22

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) to File Responsive Pleading re 1 Complaint,,, by Defendant Clark County School District. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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ORDER granting 22 Stipulation for Extension of Time. Defendants answer/response deadline is extended by fourteen days (due 11/5/2024). Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 10/23/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS)

Oct. 23, 2024

Oct. 23, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants Clark County School District, Brenda Larsen-Mitchell. Responses due by 11/19/2024. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 11/05/2024)

Nov. 5, 2024

Nov. 5, 2024

25

MOTION for More Definite Statement re 24 Motion to Dismiss by Defendants Clark County School District, Brenda Larsen-Mitchell. Responses due by 11/19/2024. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 11/05/2024)

Nov. 5, 2024

Nov. 5, 2024

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STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 25 Motion for More Definite Statement, 24 Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiffs C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. (Rogich, Lori) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

Nov. 19, 2024

Nov. 19, 2024

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STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) REVISED re 26 Stipulation, 25 Motion for More Definite Statement, 24 Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiffs C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. (Rogich, Lori) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 11/20/2024)

Nov. 20, 2024

Nov. 20, 2024

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ORDER granting 27 Stipulation to Extend Time. IT IS SO ORDERED 1. Pursuant to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiffs hereby voluntarily dismiss this action as against Defendant Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell, in her official capacity as Interim Superintendent of Clark County School District, without prejudice. 2. Plaintiffs shall file their First Amended Complaint adding additional named plaintiffs on or before December 10, 2024. 3. The motion to dismiss Document No . 24 and the motion for a more definite statement Document No. 25 filed by the CCSD Defendants shall be adjourned to December 11, 2024, and shall be deemed withdrawn, without prejudice, upon the filing of Plaintiffs' First Amended Comp laint. 4. The CCSD Defendants shall file their response to the First Amended Complaint on or before 21 days after the filing of Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. CCSD Defendants do not waive any arguments related to the First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 11/21/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH)

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts on 11/22/2024. Re: 26 Stipulation for Extension of Time. Given the order at ECF No. 28 granting the revised stipulation (ECF No. 27 ), the original stipulation (ECF No. 26 ) is DENIED AS MOOT.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KL) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Clark County School District, Jhone Ebert, Nevada Department of Education, by L.P., M.R., A.S., A.A., I.L., A.B., C.W., H.L., A.W., Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. Adds and removes parties. (Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Catherine Merino Reisman on behalf of Plaintiff Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant Clark County School District. Responses due by 1/7/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 12/24/2024)

Dec. 24, 2024

Dec. 24, 2024

33

MOTION to Strike by Defendant Clark County School District. Responses due by 1/7/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (pleading) (Entered: 12/24/2024)

Dec. 24, 2024

Dec. 24, 2024

34

See 38 Clerk's Notice NOTICE of Request for Entry of Default Against Nevada Department of Education by Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A. re 30 Amended Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lori C. Rogich, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 01/02/2025)

Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

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See 38 Clerk's Notice NOTICE of Request for Entry of Default against Jhone Ebert by Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A. re 30 Amended Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lori C. Rogich, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 01/02/2025)

Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

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See 38 Clerk's Notice NOTICE of Amended Request for Entry of Default Against Nevada Department of Education by Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A. re 30 Amended Complaint, 34 Notice (Other),. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lori C. Rogich)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

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See 38 Clerk's Notice NOTICE of Amended Request for Entry of Default Against Jhone Ebert by Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A. re 30 Amended Complaint, 35 Notice (Other),. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lori C. Rogich)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

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CLERK'S NOTICE. Attorney Action Required to ECF No. 34, 37, 35, 36 . Document was not filed pursuant to LR IC 2-2(c). The wrong event was selected. The title of the docket entry does not match the title of the document. Counsel is advised to refile ECF No. 34, 37, 35, 36 using the event titled Motion Entry of Clerks Default . (no image attached) (KMB) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

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MOTION for Entry of Clerk's Default by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. Responses due by 1/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

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MOTION for Entry of Clerk's Default by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. Responses due by 1/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Rogich, Lori) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Courtney McCandless on behalf of Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. (McCandless, Courtney) (Entered: 01/05/2025)

Jan. 5, 2025

Jan. 5, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kyle Joseph Hoyt on behalf of Defendants Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. (Hoyt, Kyle) (Entered: 01/06/2025)

Jan. 6, 2025

Jan. 6, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney David Gardner on behalf of Defendant Nevada Department of Education. (Gardner, David) (Entered: 01/06/2025)

Jan. 6, 2025

Jan. 6, 2025

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RESPONSE to 32 Motion to Dismiss, 33 Motion to Strike by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. Replies due by 1/14/2025. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss 30 Amended Complaint by Defendant Nevada Department of Education. Responses due by 1/24/2025. (Gardner, David) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

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SEE NOTICE 47 ORDER. Plaintiff Sophia Parker moves for leave to file an omnibus response to defendants' motions to dismiss. ECF No. 44 . Moreover, Parker sought relief only two days after the originally, stipulated due date. Becaus e I find no bad faith hereand no particular risk of prejudice, I grant the request for leave to file a response to ensure that the motions to dismiss are resolved on the merits. Counsel is directed to file Parkers omnibus response. The deadline for defendants to reply is extended to January 28, 2025. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 1/10/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) Modified on 1/13/2025 (WJ).

Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of Docket Correction to 46 Order: This order was filed in the wrong case. Please disregard. (no image attached) (WJ) (Entered: 01/13/2025)

Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

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WITHDRAWAL of 39 Appeal of Magistrate Judge Case by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 01/14/2025)

Jan. 14, 2025

Jan. 14, 2025

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WITHDRAWAL of 40 Motion for Entry of Clerks Default by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 01/14/2025)

Jan. 14, 2025

Jan. 14, 2025

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First MOTION to Stay Discovery by Defendants Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. Responses due by 2/4/2025. (Hoyt, Kyle) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts on 1/22/2025. Re: 50 Defendant State of Nevada Department of Education and Jhone M. Ebert's Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Disposition of Motions to Dismiss. The Court sets this motion for a hearing on March 11, 2025, at 1:30 PM in LV Courtroom 3A before the Honorable Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. The Court also takes this opportunity to inform the parties that it employs the standard articulated in Gibson v. MGM International, No. 2:23-cv-00140-MMD-DJA, 2023 WL 4455726 (D. Nev. July 11, 2023) when determining motions to stay discovery. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KL) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

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RESPONSE to 45 Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. Replies due by 1/31/2025. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

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REPLY to Response to 45 Motion to Dismiss by Defendants Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. (Hoyt, Kyle) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

Jan. 31, 2025

Jan. 31, 2025

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RESPONSE to 50 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. Replies due by 2/11/2025. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

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REPLY to Response to 50 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery by Defendants Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. (Hoyt, Kyle) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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MOTION to Strike 54 Response by Defendants Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. Responses due by 2/25/2025. (Hoyt, Kyle) (dispositive) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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STRICKEN per 71 MOTION to Approve Plaintiffs' Proposed Discovery Plan by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. Responses due by 3/4/2025. (Reisman, Catherine) (misc) (discovery) Modified on 3/11/2025 (WJ). (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts on 2/20/2025. Re: 57 Plaintiff's Motion to Approve Plaintiffs' Proposed Discovery Plan. The Court will hear this motion at the March 11, 2025, hearing at 1:30 PM in LV Courtroom 3A before the Honorable Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Response briefs will be due in the ordinary course. The Court will not require a written reply. Plaintiffs may make their reply arguments at the hearing. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KL) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jacqueline Victoria Nichols on behalf of Defendant Clark County School District. Notice of Appearance and Association and Notice of Disassociation of Law Firm (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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RESPONSE to 56 Motion to Strike by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. Replies due by 3/4/2025. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

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RESPONSE to 57 Motion, by Defendant Clark County School District. Replies due by 3/11/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

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Proposed Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order by Defendant Clark County School District. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

63

MOTION to Substitute Attorney Jacqueline Nichols in for Attorney Robert Larsen by Defendant Clark County School District. Responses due by 3/18/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

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REPLY to Response to 56 Motion to strike Stay Case or Discovery by Defendants Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. (Hoyt, Kyle) Modified on 3/5/2025 (WJ). (Entered: 03/04/2025)

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

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RESPONSE to 57 Motion, by Defendants Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. Replies due by 3/11/2025. (Hoyt, Kyle) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

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JOINDER to 61 Response by Defendants Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. (Hoyt, Kyle) Modified on 3/5/2025 57 (WJ). (Entered: 03/04/2025)

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

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NOTICE: Attorney Action Required to 61 Response. Attorney Jacqueline Nichols advised to review and comply with LR IC 2-2(b) and file your countermotion to strike Plaintiff's proposed discovery plan as a separate motion. (no image attached) (WJ) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

68

RESPONSE to 57 Motion, by Defendant Clark County School District. Replies due by 3/13/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

69

MOTION to Strike by Defendant Clark County School District. Responses due by 3/20/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Nichols, Jacqueline) (discovery) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

70

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts on 3/6/2025. Re: 63 Clark County School District's Substitution of Attorney. Clark County School District seeks to substitute attorneys from the law firm Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial, LLC in place of the law firm of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. However, neither Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP nor Robert Larsen, Esq. are listed as counsel of record on the docket. So, there is no counsel to substitute and the Court DENIES Clark County School District's motion (ECF No. 63 ) without prejudice. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KL) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

71

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing held on 3/11/2025 before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Crtrm Administrator: A. Reyes; Pla Counsel: Gregory Little, Hillary Freeman, Catherine Reisman and Courtney McCandless; Def Counsel: Kyle Hoyt and Jacqueline Nichols; Court Reporter: Liberty Recorder; Time of Hearing: 1:26 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Courtroom: 3A; Plaintiffs and Defendants' counsel are present. The Court makes preliminary statements and hears the representations of counsel as to 50 Motion to Stay Discovery, 57 Motion Approve Plaintiffs' Proposed Discovery, 62 Proposed Discovery Plan and 69 Motion to Strike. For the reasons stated on the record, IT IS ORDERED that 50 Motion to Stay Discovery, 57 Motion Approve Plaintiffs' Proposed Discovery are DENIED. The parties are ORDERED to meet and confer. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that 69 Motion to Strike is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to strike ECF no. 57 Motion to Approve Plaintiffs' Proposed Discovery. The transcript of these proceedings will serve as the official Order of the Court. Court adjourns.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ADR) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

72

Stipulated Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. (Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

73

ORDER granting 72 Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order; Discovery due by 9/15/2025. Motions due by 10/15/2025. Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 11/14/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts on 3/26/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

74

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 3/31/2025. Defendants Clark County School District and Brenda Larsen-Mitchell filed the 24 Motion to Dismiss asking the Court to dismiss Plaintiffs' original Complaint, ECF No. 1 . Defendants also filed the 25 Motion for More Definite Statement regarding Plaintiffs' original Complaint. Plaintiff has since filed the 30 Amended Complaint, to which Defendant Clark County School District has again filed a 32 Motion to Dismiss. Accordingly, because Plaintiff's original complaint is no longer the operative one, the 24 Motion to Dismiss and 25 Motion for More Definite Statement are DENIED as moot. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ANH) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

75

MOTION to Compel by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. Responses due by 6/24/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Decl of G Little and Exhibits)(Reisman, Catherine) (discovery) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

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June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

76

MOTION for Sanctions re 75 Motion to Compel, by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. (discovery) Responses due by 6/24/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Decl of G Little and Exhibits)(Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

77

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts on 6/16/2025. Re: 75 Motion to Compel; 76 Motion for Sanctions by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A. A motion hearing is set for Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM in LV Courtroom 3A before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KL) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

78

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 75 Motion to Compel, 76 Motion for Sanctions, by Defendant Clark County School District. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (extend) (nondispositive) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

79

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts on 6/25/2025. Re: 78 Stipulation to Extend Briefing Schedule. The parties' stipulation fails to state the reason for the requested extension as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b) (requiring "good cause") and Local Rule IA 6-1 (requiring that the stipulation "state the reasons for the extension requested..."). So, the Court DENIES the stipulation without prejudice. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KL) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

80

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 75 Motion to Compel, 76 Motion for Sanctions, by Defendant Clark County School District. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (extend) (nondispositive) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

81

ORDER Granting 80 Stipulation to extend briefing schedule. CCSD's Responses to Plaintiff's motion to compel and motion for sanctions are due by 7/1/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts on 6/27/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AF)

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

RECAP
82

STRICKEN per 88 Minute Order RESPONSE to 75 Motion to Compel, by Defendant Clark County School District. Replies due by 7/8/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) Modified on 7/2/2025 (CAH). (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

83

RESPONSE to 76 Motion for Sanctions, by Defendant Clark County School District. Replies due by 7/8/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

84

STRICKEN per 88 Minute Order MOTION for Protective Order by Defendant Clark County School District. Responses due by 7/15/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) Modified on 7/2/2025 (CAH). (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

85

RESPONSE to 75 Motion to Compel, by Defendant Clark County School District. Replies due by 7/9/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

86

RESPONSE to 76 Motion for Sanctions, by Defendant Clark County School District. Replies due by 7/9/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

87

Amended MOTION for Protective Order re 84 Motion for Protective Order by Defendant Clark County School District. Responses due by 7/16/2025. (Nichols, Jacqueline) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

88

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts on 7/2/2025. Clark County School District has filed an amended countermotion for protective order (ECF No. 87 ) and response (ECF No. 85 ) to fix a deficiency in their previously filed countermotion for protective order (ECF No. 84 ) and response (ECF No. 82 ). The Court DENIES and STRIKES the previously filed countermotion (ECF No. 84 ) and STRIKES the previously filed response (ECF No. 82 ). The Court further SETS the amended countermotion (ECF No. 87]) to be heard at the July 30, 2025, 10:00 AM hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KL) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

89

REPLY to Response to 75 Motion to Compel, by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gregory G. Little)(Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

90

REPLY to Response to 76 Motion for Sanctions, by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gregory G. Little)(Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

91

RESPONSE to 87 Motion for Protective Order by Plaintiffs Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, C.W., I.L., M.R., H.L., A.W., L.P., A.S., A.B., A.A.. Replies due by 7/16/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gregory G. Little)(Reisman, Catherine) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

92

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing held on 7/30/2025 before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Crtrm Administrator: A. Reyes; Pla Counsel: Gregory Little, Hillary Freeman, Lori Rogich and Courtney McCandless; Def Counsel: Jacqueline Nichols and Kyle Hoyt; Court Reporter: Liberty Recorder; Time of Hearing: 10:05 a.m. - 10:47 a.m.; Courtroom: 3A; Plaintiffs' counsel and Defendants' counsel are present. The Court makes preliminary statements and hears the representations of counsel as to 75 Motion to Compel, 76 Motion for Sanctions and 87 Amended Motion for Protective Order. For the reasons stated on the record, IT IS ORDERED that 75 Motion to Compel is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that 76 Motion for Sanctions is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 87 Amended Motion for Protective Order is DENIED. The transcript of these proceedings will serve as the official Order of the Court. Court adjourns. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ADR) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

93

NOTICE of Disassociation of Counsel by Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. (Hoyt, Kyle) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

94

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Trisha Delos Santos on behalf of Defendant Clark County School District. (Delos Santos, Trisha) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Aug. 15, 2025

Aug. 15, 2025

95

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Wonhee Elizabeth Do on behalf of Defendant Clark County School District. (Do, Wonhee) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

96

NOTICE of Substitution of Party Pursuant to FRCP 25 by Nevada Department of Education, Jhone Ebert. (Hoyt, Kyle) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

Aug. 22, 2025

Aug. 22, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

Nevada

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 25, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The putative class includes all children who live within the jurisdiction of the Clark County School District and are receiving, or should be receiving, special education and related services under the IDEA.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Nevada Department of Education, State

Clark County School District (Clark), School District

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Indv. w/ Disab. Educ. Act (IDEA), Educ. of All Handcpd. Children Act , 20 U.S.C. § 1400

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

Other Dockets:

District of Nevada 2:24-cv-01800

Western District of Michigan 1:20-cv-00969

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Autism

Special education