Case: Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. v. Scott

Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. v. Seshamani et al.

Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. v. Seshamani et al.

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-11699611.), filed by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Theodore A. Howard (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11699619.) by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kathleen Cooperstein (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11699621.) by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ryan Downer (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11699622.) by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

Summons Issued 21 days as to Maryland Department of Health and Laura Herrera Scott. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Maryland Department of Health)(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. (Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Theodore A Howard. Directing attorney Theodore A Howard 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 1/10/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kathleen Cooperstein. Directing attorney Kathleen Cooperstein 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 1/10/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Ryan Downer. Directing attorney Ryan Downer 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 1/10/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Deficiency Notice -- Your Local Rule 103.3 disclosure statement has not been filed - The Statement must be filed by 1/17/2025. (slss, Deputy Clerk)

-[FILED IN ERROR]- AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint, Summonses, Civil Cover Sheet, Disclosure of Corporate Interest served on Dr. Laura Herrera Scott and Maryland Department of Health on 1/10/2025, filed by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit OAG acceptance of Svc for Defs)(Parsley, Luciene) Modified on 1/15/2025 (bas). (Entered: 01/14/2025)

QC NOTICE: 10 Affidavit of Service, filed by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. was filed incorrectly. **Please re-file documents by selecting Service of Process > Summons Returned Executed. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/15/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.. All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit OAG email accepting service)(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 01/15/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Courtney Anne Bergan on behalf of Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. (Bergan, Courtney) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by Laura Herrera Scott, Maryland Department of Health(Eubanks, Musa) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

ORDER Granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 1/31/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott(Eubanks, Musa) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER The court is in receipt of the motion for extension at ECF 16 . Plaintiff's objection is noted. For good cause found, the motion is Granted and Defendants shall have until March 17, 2025, to respond to the complaint. No further extensions will be granted barring exceptional circumstances or consent of Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/26/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott(Eubanks, Musa) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a ClaimMemorandum by Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott(Eubanks, Musa) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a ClaimProposed Order by Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott(Eubanks, Musa) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Partial Default Judgment, # 2 Affidavit Affidavit of Luciene M. Parsley, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Cooperstein, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a ClaimMemorandum, 20 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a ClaimProposed Order, 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Cooperstein, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Chelsea Sullivan (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11886910.) by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Chelsea Sullivan. Directing attorney Chelsea Sullivan 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 4/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

RESPONSE to Motion re 21 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants filed by Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support of Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Default Judgment, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order- Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment)(Eubanks, Musa) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 19 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a ClaimMemorandum, 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Maryland Department of Health, Laura Herrera Scott. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order- Defendants' MTD)(Eubanks, Musa) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 21 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants filed by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc..(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Courtney Bergan by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel at ECF No. 28 (the "Motion"), it is this 8th day of September 2025, ORDERED that the Motion shall be, and is hereby, GRANTED. Madam Clerk shall strike the appearance of Courtney Bergan as counsel in this matter. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 9/8/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

Substantive legal issues - addressing (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: October 9, 2025 Order Appointing Court Monitor, # 2 Exhibit B: August 8, 2025 Directive)(Sullivan, Chelsea) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

1 Exhibit A: October 9, 2025 Order Appointing Court Monitor

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2 Exhibit B: August 8, 2025 Directive

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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 11/24/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk)

ORDER Denying 18 Motion to Dismiss; Denying 21 Motion for Default Judgment. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 11/24/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Maryland Department of Health, Meena Seshamani(Eubanks, Musa) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time at 33 (the "Motion"), it is this 3rd day of December 2025, ORDERED that the Motion shall be, and is hereby, GRANTED. Defendants shall respond to Plaintiff's Complaint on or before December 18, 2025. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 12/3/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

ANSWER to Complaint by Maryland Department of Health, Meena Seshamani.(Capone, Marisa) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Report due by 5/4/2026. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 12/19/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Discovery Order)(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Deficiency Notice as to Maryland Department of Health -- Your Local Rule 103.3 disclosure statement has not been filed. The Statement must be filed by 12/29/2025 (bas, Deputy Clerk)

STATUS REPORT Initial Joint Status Report by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 01/03/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER: In accordance with the parties' Initial Joint Status Report at ECF No. 37, the parties shall submit a joint status report within 30 days regarding any further requests for modification of the scheduling order at ECF No. 36 . In view of the foregoing, the parties shall advise whether they still request a Rule 16 conference at this time. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 1/5/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Douglas R Miller for Settlement. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 1/5/2026. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

ORDER Scheduling Settlement Conference on 3/25/2026 at 10:00 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas R Miller on 1/9/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER Memorializing Correspondence: By joint request of the parties, the settlement conference previously scheduled to be conducted virtually 40 will be conducted in person at the United States District Courthouse, 101 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, on March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The parties shall otherwise continue to follow the procedures set forth in the Order Scheduling Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas R Miller on 1/14/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.(Parsley, Luciene) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER: In accordance with the parties' Joint Status Report at 42, the parties shall submit a Joint Status Report on or before March 11, 2026 regarding any further requests for modification of the scheduling order at 36 . Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/10/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

NOTICE by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. and Defendants Seshamani and MDH (Cooperstein, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER Memorializing Correspondence: The Settlement Conference previously scheduled for March 25, 2026 40, 41, is Rescheduled to June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM in person at the United States District Courthouse, 101 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The parties shall otherwise continue to follow the procedures set forth in the Order Scheduling Settlement Conference.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas R Miller on 2/18/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc.(Cooperstein, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report at ECF No. 46, it is this 16th day of March 2026, ORDERED that the proposed amended deadlines set forth therein shall be, and are hereby, APPROVED.. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/16/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Bambi C B Glenn on behalf of All Defendants (Glenn, Bambi) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Joint MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Confidentiality of Discovery by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Regarding Confidentiality of Discovery, # 2 Attachment Acknowledging PO)(Cooperstein, Kathleen) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER: Within seven (7) days of entry of this order, the parties shall supplement their Joint Motion for Stipulated Order Regarding Confidentiality of Discovery at 49 to advise how, pursuant to proposed paragraph 3, the parties contend former employees may be bound by the proposed stipulated order. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/14/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Joint MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Confidentiality of Discovery (Amended) by Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Regarding Confidentiality of Discovery (Amended), # 2 Attachment Acknowledging PO)(Cooperstein, Kathleen) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER: In view of the parties' Amended Joint Motion for Stipulated Protective Order at 51, it is this 16th day of April 2026, ORDERED that the parties' Joint Motion at 49 shall be, and is hereby, DENIED as Moot. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/16/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER Granting 51 Amended Joint Motion for Stipulated Order Regarding Confidentiality of Discovery Protective Order. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/16/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) . (Entered: 04/16/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 104.13, to the extent materials subject to the parties' Stipulated Order Regarding Confidentiality of Discovery Materials are filed with the court, those materials, or any portion thereof, which discloses confidential information, shall be filed under seal (by the filing party) with a simultaneous motion. In accordance with Local Rule 105.11, any motion to seal materials on the docket shall be accompanied by reasons supported by specific factual representations to justify the sealing, and an explanation why alternatives to sealing would not provide sufficient protection. Accordingly, when a filing party files a motion to seal, the motion shall set forth the specific documents sought to be sealed (by CM/ECF number), the specific rationale offered for sealing, and the filing party's position on the sealing of each document, as well as, to the extent the parties are able to confer in advance of filing the motion to seal, the opposing party's position on same. If the position of the party that designated the material as confidential is not set forth in the motion to seal, and the filing party asserts that sealing is not necessary, the designating party shall file a paper within 14 days of the motion addressing why the material should be sealed in accordance with Local Rule 105.11 and Fourth Circuit precedent. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/16/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/16/2026)