Case: Disability Rights Pennsylvania v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $400, Receipt Number 0314-4746212), filed by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s))(aaa) (Entered: 04/30/2019)

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO FRCP 7.1 by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (aaa) (Entered: 04/30/2019)

Summons Issued as to All Defendants and provided TO ATTORNEY ELECTRONICALLY VIA ECF for service on Defendant(s)in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS RECEIVING THE SUMMONS ELECTRONICALLY: You must print the summons and the attachment when you receive it in your e-mail and serve them with the complaint on all defendants in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure). (Attachments: # 1 Summons Packet) (aaa) (Entered: 04/30/2019)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. All Defendants. (Darr, Kelly) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Responsive Pleading or Other Response to Plaintiff's Complaint by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank.(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 05/30/2019)

ORDER granting defts' motion 5 for ext of time to file responsive pleading or respond to complaint until 7/8/19. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 6/6/19. (ki) (Entered: 06/06/2019)

SCHEDULING ORDER Setting Initial Case Management Conference for 7/10/2019 @ 01:45 PM - Counsel for Plaintiff(s) shall intiate the telephone conference call. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 6/7/19. (ki) (Entered: 06/07/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brynne S. Madway on behalf of Disability Rights Pennsylvania (Madway, Brynne) (Entered: 06/26/2019)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank.(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/02/2019)

CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN - Joint Case Management Plan by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Levin, Shanon) (Entered: 07/02/2019)

ORDER granting defts' motion 9 for ext of time to file response to complaint until 7/22/19. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 7/8/19. (ki) (Entered: 07/08/2019)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER Setting forth case management instructions, guidelines & pretrial & trial schedule, inc. - Fact Discovery due by 1/31/2020; Motions in Limine due by 6/3/20; Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/22/2020 @ 10:00 AM in Harrisburg Jury Room #2; Dispositive Motions due by 3/4/2020; Pretrial Memos due by noon on 7/15/2020; NON-JURY TRIAL set for 8/3/2020 @ 09:30 AM in Harrisburg - Courtroom 2. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 7/11/19. (ki) (Entered: 07/11/2019)

APPROVED (per 7/19/19 order 15 of court) - STIPULATION regarding confidentiality by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Levin, Shanon) Modified on 7/19/2019 (ki). (Entered: 07/17/2019)

AMENDED (per 3/23/20 stip/order 36 of court) - CONFIDENTIALITY STIPULATION & ORDER 14, approved by the court. (See order for complete details.)Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 7/17/19. (ki) Modified on 3/23/2020 (ki). (Entered: 07/19/2019)

MOTION to Dismiss by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank.(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/22/2019)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 16 MOTION to Dismiss filed by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 08/05/2019)

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence)(Favini, Andrew) (Entered: 08/16/2019)

ORDER granting pltf's motion 18 for ext of time to file br in opp to defts' MTD 16 until 9/6/2019. (See order for complete details.)Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 8/22/19. (ki) (Entered: 08/22/2019)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief filed, First MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Favini, Andrew) (Entered: 09/06/2019)

ORDER granting pltf's motion 20 for ext of time & for leave to exceed page limits - Pltf's br in opp due by 9/11/19 & br may exceed 15 pp. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 9/11/19. (ki) (Entered: 09/11/2019)

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 16 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit(s) Attachment 1)(Favini, Andrew) (Entered: 09/11/2019)

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NOTICE by Disability Rights Pennsylvania Withdrawal of Appearance (Darr, Kelly) (Entered: 10/15/2019)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Madway, Brynne) (Entered: 12/20/2019)

ORDER granting pltf's concurred in motion 24 to amend scheduling order & setting forth revised pretrial & trial schedule, inc. - Non-Jury Trial set for 12/7/2020 @ 09:30 AM in Harrisburg - Courtroom 2; Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/19/2020 @ 02:30 PM in Harrisburg Jury Room #2; Motions in Limine due by 10/7/20; Pretrial Memos due by noon on 11/12/2020; Fact Discovery due by 5/29/2020; Dispositive Motions due by 7/1/2020. (See order for complete details.)Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 12/20/19. (ki) (Entered: 12/20/2019)

Letter from Brynne S. Madway, Esq. Regarding Subpoena. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Madway, Brynne) (Entered: 01/31/2020)

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DOCUMENT SEALED (mfa) (Entered: 01/31/2020)

ORDER REFERRING (Doc. 26 ) to Chief Magistrate Judge Schwab for referral of matters to U.S. Magistrate Judge. Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 2/3/2020. (ktt) (Entered: 02/03/2020)

ORDER Assigning Case to Chief Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab for purpose of resolving issues raised in pltf's recent correspondence 28 . (See order for complete details.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab on 2/7/20. (ki). (Entered: 02/07/2020)

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Telephone Conference to discuss non-party Perry County Children & Youth Services' failure to produce docs pursuant to subpoena for 10:00 a.m. 2/14/2020 - Cnsl for pltf shall initate call to Chambers after all parties & relevant non-parties are on the line; Clrk shall send copy of the order to F. Lavery & E. Kramer. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab on 2/12/20. (ki) (Entered: 02/12/2020)

Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Discovery Conference set for 2/14/2020 10:00 AM in Harrisburg before Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab. (ki)

ORDER - On or before 2/24/20, the parties and third-party shall submit their proposed amended confidentiality stipulation and order 15 to my Chambers by email at magistrate_judge_schwab@pamd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab on 2/19/20. (ma) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Telephone Conference re: proposed amended confidentiality stip & order for 3/19/2020 @ 10:30 AM - counsel for plaintiff shall initiate the call to Chambers after all parties & necessary 3rd parties on the line & prepared to proceed. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab on 3/2/20. (ki) (Entered: 03/02/2020)

STIPULATION re 15 Stipulation and Order Amended Confidentiality Order by Disability Rights Pennsylvania, filed by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. Related document: 15 Stipulation and Order. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Madway, Brynne) (Entered: 03/20/2020)

AMENDED CONFIDENTIALITY STIPULATION AND ORDER 35, approved by the court. (See stip/order for complete details.)Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab on 3/23/20. (ki) (Entered: 03/23/2020)

MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re 16 MOTION to Dismiss. The court will deny defendants' motion 16 to dismiss. An appropriate order shall issue. SEE MEMO FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 3/27/2020. (ktt) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) 16 MOTION to Dismiss is DENIED. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 3/27/2020. (ktt) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank.(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

ORDER granting 39 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall file an answer by May 11, 2020. Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 4/10/2020 (ktt) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - 41 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery is GRANTED. Close of Fact Discovery due by 8/31/2020. Plaintiff Expert Report is due by 10/1/2020. Defendant Expert Report is due by 11/2/2020. Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/18/2021 at 11:00 AM and Jury Selection and Trial set for 3/1/2021 at 9:30 AM in Harrisburg - Courtroom 2 before Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 4/16/2020. (ktt) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank.(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

ORDER granting 43 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall file an answer by June 10, 2020. Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 5/8/2020 (ktt) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank.(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 06/10/2020)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - 46 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery is GRANTED. Fact Discovery due by 4/7/2021. Plaintiff Expert Report is due by 5/5/2021. Defendant Expert Report is due by 6/2/2021. Dispositive Motions due by 7/7/2021. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 7/16/2020. (ktt) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

CIVIL PRACTICE ORDER - Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 7/16/2020. (ktt) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

CONSENT MOTION for Order by Northampton County Juvenile Probation Department. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A (to be filed under seal))(ep) (Entered: 09/24/2020)

DOCUMENT(S) PENDING SEALING DECISION (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A to be filed under seal) (ep) (Entered: 09/24/2020)

ORDER granting 50 Motion to Seal. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 9/28/2020 (ktt) (Entered: 09/28/2020)

ORDER - ORDERED that: 1. The motion (Doc. 49 ) is GRANTED. 2. The Northampton County Juvenile Probation Department is ORDERED to comply with the June 18, 2020 subpoena served upon it within 14 days of the date of this order. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 9/28/2020. (ktt) (Entered: 09/28/2020)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Taylor, Rebecca) (Attachment 1 replaced on 1/28/2021) (rw). (Entered: 01/28/2021)

ORDER granting 53 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Fact Discovery due by 10/6/2021. Dispositive Motions due by 1/5/2022. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 1/28/2021. (mw) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by John Boyer, John Doe 1-10, Ranatta Knittle, Dorene McDonald, Teresa Miller, Veronica Moore, Jenny Naugle, Charles Neff, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Kristopher Reed, Kevin Seabrook, Timothy Sebastian, Keith A. Stuck, Randell Swank.(Taylor, Rebecca) (Entered: 06/28/2021)

ORDER granting the unopposed mtn for exttm 55 . Ddls are amended as follows: Fact Discovery: 4/6/22; Affirmative Expert Reports: 5/4/22; Responsive Expert Reports: 6/1/22; Supplemental Expert Reports: 6/15/22; Dispositive Motions andBrsups: 7/6/22. See order for other details. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 6/28/21. (ma) (Entered: 06/28/2021)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Darr, Kelly) (Entered: 03/02/2022)

ORDER granting 57 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - Fact Discovery due by 10/5/2022. Dispositive Motions due by 1/4/2023. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 3/2/2022 (mw) (Entered: 03/02/2022)

WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE - Attorney Shanon S. Levin terminated on behalf of. (Levin, Shanon) (Entered: 05/13/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew J. McLees on behalf of All Defendants (McLees, Matthew) (Entered: 07/20/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Rhonda Brownstein on behalf of Disability Rights Pennsylvania (Brownstein, Rhonda) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Extend Case Deadlines by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Brownstein, Rhonda) (Entered: 09/01/2022)

ORDER granting 62 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - Fact Discovery due by 4/5/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 7/5/2023. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 9/2/2022 (mw) (Entered: 09/02/2022)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Extend Case Deadlines by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Brownstein, Rhonda) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

ORDER granting 64 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - Fact Discovery due by 12/6/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 3/6/2024. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 3/23/2023 (mw) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend Discovery and Case Deadlines by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Brownstein, Rhonda) (Entered: 11/22/2023)

ORDER granting 66 Motion to Extend Time - Fact Discovery due by 4/3/2024. Dispositive Motions due by 7/3/2024. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 11/22/2023 (mw) (Entered: 11/22/2023)

VERBAL ORDER REASSIGNING CASE - Case reassigned to Honorable Karoline Mehalchick for all further proceedings. (jw)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Extend Case Deadlines by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brownstein, Rhonda) (Entered: 03/20/2024)

ORDER granting 68 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Discovery due by 7/3/2024. Motions due by 11/21/2024. Signed by Honorable Karoline Mehalchick on 3/21/2024 (cw) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Case Deadlines by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brownstein, Rhonda) (Entered: 06/21/2024)

ORDER granting 70 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Discovery due by 10/3/2024. Motions due by 2/21/2025. Signed by Honorable Karoline Mehalchick on 6/24/2024 (cw) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

CIVIL PRACTICE ORDER - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence ("AI"). See Order for details. Signed by Honorable Karoline Mehalchick on 9/9/2024. (cd) (Entered: 09/09/2024)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Status Conference set for 3/24/2025 10:30 AM before Honorable Karoline Mehalchick. Signed by Honorable Karoline Mehalchick on 3/18/2025. (cw) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all deadlines in the above-captioned action are STAYED, the Clerk of Court is directed to mark this matter CLOSED for statistical purposes only, and the parties shall, as soon as practicable, submit an appropriate dismissal filing in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs claims are DISMISSED, but the court will retain jurisdiction to interpret and enforce the parties settlement agreement through July 31, 2025, or the date of the final resolution of any motion for specific performance filed by July 31, 2025, whichever is later. Signed by Honorable Karoline Mehalchick on 3/31/2025. (cw) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Disability Rights Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brownstein, Rhonda) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

ORDER granting 76 Motion to Dismiss - it is hereby ordered that: 1. Plaintiffs claims are DISMISSED with prejudice, but the court will retain jurisdiction to interpret and enforce the agreement until it is terminated as set forth in the agreement, or until the date of the final resolution of any motion for specific performance, whichever is later; 2. To the extent this Order contradicts the Court's previous Order of March 31, 2025, this Order shall be control. This case shall remain closed for statistical purposes. Signed by Honorable Karoline Mehalchick on 4/2/2025 (cw) (Entered: 04/02/2025)