Case: Aguilar v. OneAZ Credit Union

2:24-cv-02657 | U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Filed Date: Oct. 1, 2024

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Case Summary

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MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) and Arizona attorney Daniel Ortega of Ortega Law Firm filed the suit on behalf of Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar, of Phoenix, a DACA recipient, and other immigrants who comprise the settlement class.  The suit challenged OneAZ’s denial of a loan as a violation of Section 1981 of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits discrimination in contracting based on race, color, ethnicity, or alienage. ​The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The court has granted preliminary approval of a class-action settlement

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (9/19/2026)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Casas, Eduardo (Arizona)

Ortega, Daniel R (Arizona)

Saenz, Thomas Andrew (Arizona)

Attorney for Defendant

Alves, Shawn J (Arizona)

Ormond, Jill J (Arizona)

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Documents in this case
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2:24-cv-02657

Complaint

Oct. 1, 2024

Oct. 1, 2024

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69220725/aguilar-v-oneaz-credit-union/

Last updated Sept. 19, 2026, 11:05 p.m.

Docket for: Aguilar v. OneAZ Credit Union
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1 Oct. 1, 2024

COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $405.00, receipt number AAZDC-23520473 filed by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (submitted by Daniel Ortega) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(REK) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

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2 Oct. 1, 2024

SUMMONS Submitted by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (submitted by Daniel Ortega) (REK) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

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3 Oct. 1, 2024

Filing fee paid, receipt number AAZDC-23520473. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Camille D Bibles. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-24-02657-PHX-CDB. Magistrate Election form attached. (Attachments: # 1 Magistrate Consent Form)(REK) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

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4 Oct. 2, 2024

Summons Issued as to OneAZ Credit Union. (REK). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 10/02/2024)

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Oct. 8, 2024

Remark re Pro Hac Vice Motion

Oct. 8, 2024

Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Thomas Andrew Saenz, Eduardo Casas on behalf of Plaintiff Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)

5 Oct. 21, 2024

ORDER that Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar show cause for failure to comply with LRCiv 3.7(b) before Judge John J Tuchi. Show Cause Hearing set for 11/12/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 505, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge John J Tuchi. (Attachments: # 1 Instructions, # 2 Consent Form)(MAP) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

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7 Oct. 24, 2024

Agreement to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Party agrees to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

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8 Oct. 25, 2024

MINUTE ORDER: that the Order to Show Cause Hearing scheduled for November 12, 2024 is hereby VACATED. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

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Oct. 25, 2024

Minute Order AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings

Oct. 25, 2024

25 Pct Mag - Agreement to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction

9 Nov. 8, 2024

*STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER COMPLAINT by OneAZ Credit Union. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ormond, Jill) *Modified to correct event and text on 11/12/2024 (REK). (Entered: 11/08/2024)

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10 Nov. 8, 2024

Magistrate Election Form Deadline. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form)(MAP) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

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11 Nov. 12, 2024

ORDER granting 9 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant shall have until 12/2/2024 to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Camille D Bibles on 11/12/24. (DXD) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

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12 Dec. 2, 2024

ORDER that OneAZ Credit Union show cause for failure to comply with LRCiv 3.7(b) before Judge John J Tuchi. Show Cause Hearing set for 12/20/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 505, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge John J Tuchi. (Attachments: # 1 Instructions, # 2 Consent Form)(MAP) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

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13 Dec. 2, 2024

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand by OneAZ Credit Union.(Ormond, Jill) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

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14 Dec. 2, 2024

DEFENDANT'S DEMAND for Jury Trial by OneAZ Credit Union. (Ormond, Jill) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

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16 Dec. 4, 2024

Party Elects Assignment of Case to District Judge Jurisdiction. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

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17 Dec. 5, 2024

MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.7(b), a request has been received for a random reassignment of this case to a District Judge. FURTHER ORDERED Case reassigned by random draw to Judge Roslyn O Silver. All further pleadings/papers should now list the following COMPLETE case number: CV-24-2657-PHX-ROS. FURTHER ORDERED that the Order to Show Cause Hearing scheduled for December 20, 2024 is hereby VACATED. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

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18 Dec. 5, 2024

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Senior Judge Roslyn O Silver recused. Case reassigned to Senior Judge Stephen M McNamee for all further proceedings. All future pleadings and papers submitted for filing shall bear the following complete case number: CV-24-02657-PHX-SMM. Signed by Senior Judge Roslyn O Silver on 12/5/2024. (RMV) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

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Dec. 5, 2024

Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Judges AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings

Dec. 5, 2024

25 Pct Mag - Election to Assign Case to District Judge

19 Dec. 9, 2024

NOTICE TO PARTY OF DEFICIENCY RE: DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: Pursuant to FRCiv 7.1 and LRCiv 7.1.1 the attached Disclosure Statement form must be filed by all nongovernmental corporate parties with their first appearance. A supplemental statement must be filed upon any change in the information. In addition, if not already filed, the Disclosure Statement should be filed within 14 days. Disclosure Statement Deadline set as to OneAZ Credit Union. (KMB) (Entered: 12/09/2024)

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20 Dec. 20, 2024

Disclosure Statement by OneAZ Credit Union. (Alves, Shawn) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

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21 Feb. 10, 2025

MINUTE ORDER: Due to the appointment of a new District Judge in the Phoenix Division, this case is hereby reassigned by the Clerk to the Honorable District Judge Sharad H Desai. All future filings shall reflect the following case number: CV-24-2657-PHX-SHD. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (CKS) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

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Feb. 10, 2025

~Util - Add and Terminate Judges

22 Feb. 12, 2025

ORDER SETTING RULE 16 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE for Tuesday, 4/22/2025 at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 502, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Sharad H. Desai. The parties are directed to meet, confer, and develop a Rule 26(f) Joint Case Management Report, which must be filed within 30 days of this order. See the attached order for additional information. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 2/12/2025. (RMW) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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23 March 17, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: On 2/12/2025, the Court entered an Order Setting Rule 16 Case Management Conference ordering the parties to file a Joint Case Management Report within 30 days (Doc. 22 ). No Report has been received. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the parties show cause by no later than Friday, 3/21/2025, as to why this case should not be dismissed, or the parties otherwise sanctioned, for failure to comply with an order of the Court. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 3/17/2025. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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24 March 17, 2025

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Case Management Order)(Ortega, Daniel) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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March 17, 2025

Order to Show Cause

25 March 20, 2025

*RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re: 23 Order to Show Cause by Defendant OneAZ Credit Union. (Alves, Shawn) *Modified to correct event and text on 3/21/2025 (KLG). (Entered: 03/20/2025)

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26 March 21, 2025

ORDER: The Court has received and reviewed the parties' Response to Court's Order to Show Cause as to Joint Case Management Report, (Doc. 25 ), and is satisfied with the cause shown. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the Court will not take no further action on the show cause Order issued 3/17/2025 (Doc. 23). Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 3/21/2025. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

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March 21, 2025

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines

27 April 22, 2025

ORDER: Case Management Conference rescheduled to Tuesday, 5/6/2025 at 10:30 AM, in Courtroom 502, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The parties shall file a supplement to their Rule 26(f) Joint Case Management Report by no later than 3 business days before the Case Management Conference. [See attached for additional information.} Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 4/22/2025. (RMW) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

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28 May 1, 2025

SUPPLEMENT Joint Supplemental Response to Rule 26(f) Report re: 27 Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 24 Report - Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting (Proposed Case Mgt Plan) by Plaintiff Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (Ortega, Daniel) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

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29 May 6, 2025

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Sharad H Desai: VTC Scheduling Conference held on 5/6/2025. Case management deadlines discussed. Written order to issue. APPEARANCES: VTC appearance by Eduardo Casas for Plaintiff. VTC appearance by Shawn Alves for Defendant. (Court Reporter Andrea Bluedorn.) Hearing held 10:31 am to 10:46 am. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMV) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

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30 May 6, 2025

*AMENDED by Doc. 31 : CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Discovery due by 12/16/2025. Dispositive motions due by 1/30/2026. See attached for complete details. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 5/6/2025. (RMW) *Modified on 5/6/2025 (RMW). (Entered: 05/06/2025)

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31 May 6, 2025

AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Discovery due by 12/16/2025. Dispositive motions due by 1/30/2026. Class Certification Motion due by 10/10/2025. See attached for complete details. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 5/6/2025. (RMW) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

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May 6, 2025

1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Scheduling Conference

32 May 21, 2025

NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by OneAZ Credit Union. (Alves, Shawn) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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33 Oct. 7, 2025

STIPULATION for 30-Day Stay on all Deadlines or 30-day Extension on Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification in the Alternative by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ortega, Daniel) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

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34 Oct. 7, 2025

ORDER: The Court has considered the Stipulation for 30-Day Stay on all Deadlines or 30-Day Extension on Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification in the Alternative, (Doc. 33 ). Good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED granting the Stipulation, (Doc. 33 ), and extending the deadline for Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification until Monday, 11/10/2025. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 10/7/2025. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

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Oct. 7, 2025

Order on Stipulation AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

35 Oct. 17, 2025

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by OneAZ Credit Union. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Protective Order)(Ormond, Jill) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

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36 Oct. 18, 2025

PROTECTIVE ORDER - Granting Stipulation (Doc. 35 ). See attached for complete details. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 10/18/2025. (RMW) (Entered: 10/18/2025)

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37 Nov. 10, 2025

STIPULATION by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Casas, Eduardo) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

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38 Nov. 12, 2025

ORDER: Good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED granting the Stipulation for 14-Day Extension on Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification, (Doc. 37 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification is due on or before Monday, 11/24/2025. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 11/12/2025. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

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Nov. 12, 2025

Order on Stipulation AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

39 Nov. 24, 2025

NOTICE of Settlement by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (Casas, Eduardo) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

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40 Nov. 24, 2025

ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Joint Notice of Settlement, (Doc. 39 ). Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall file a Joint Status Report as to the status of settlement by no later than Monday, 12/29/2025. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 11/24/2025. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

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Nov. 24, 2025

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

41 Dec. 29, 2025

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (Saenz, Thomas) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

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42 Jan. 6, 2026

ORDER: The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Status Report, (Doc. 41 ). Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall file a Joint Status Report as to the status of settlement by no later than Friday, 2/6/2026. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 1/6/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

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Jan. 6, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

43 Feb. 6, 2026

JOINT STATUS REPORT by OneAZ Credit Union. (Alves, Shawn) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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44 Feb. 6, 2026

ORDER: The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Status Report, (Doc. 43 ). Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall file a Joint Status Report as to the status of settlement by no later than Friday, 3/13/2026. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 2/6/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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Feb. 6, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

45 March 13, 2026

JOINT STATUS REPORT by OneAZ Credit Union. (Alves, Shawn) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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46 March 13, 2026

ORDER: The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Status Report, (Doc. 45 ). Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED setting a deadline of Tuesday, 3/31/2026, for submitting the potential class settlement for the Court's approval. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 3/13/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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March 13, 2026

Order

47 March 31, 2026

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (Casas, Eduardo) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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48 March 31, 2026

ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Joint Status Report, (Doc. 47 ). Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED setting a deadline of Monday, 6/1/2026 for Plaintiff to file a motion for preliminary approval of class settlement. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 3/31/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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March 31, 2026

Order

49 May 28, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (FIRST REQUEST) by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Casas, Eduardo) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

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50 May 28, 2026

ORDER: Good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED granting the Stipulated Request for Extension of Time to File Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement, (Doc. 49 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall have up to and including Wednesday, 7/1/2026, to file the Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 5/28/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

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May 28, 2026

Order on Stipulation

51 July 1, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File by OneAZ Credit Union. (Alves, Shawn) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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52 July 1, 2026

ORDER: Good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED granting the Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement, (Doc. 51 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall have up to and including Wednesday, 7/15/2026, to file the Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 7/1/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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July 1, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Document

53 July 15, 2026

First MOTION Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement by Deyra Pamela Carranza Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of Eduardo Casas, # 2 Exhibit Settlement Agreement and Notices, # 3 Exhibit PSA Brochure, # 4 Proposed Order)(Casas, Eduardo) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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54 Aug. 3, 2026

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED setting a hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement (Doc. 53 ) for Tuesday, 8/25/2026 at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 502, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Sharad H. Desai. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 8/3/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug. 3, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

55 Aug. 25, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Sharad H Desai: Hearing re: 53 Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement held on 8/25/2026. The motion is taken under advisement. Written order to issue. APPEARANCES: Eduardo Casas for Plaintiff. Shawn Alves and Jennefier Banos-Vale for Defendant. (Court Reporter Christine Coaly.) Hearing held 10:01 am to 10:22 am. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMV) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

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Aug. 25, 2026

1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Motion Hearing

56 Sept. 9, 2026

ORDER granting Plaintiff's Notice of Motion and Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement (Doc. 53 ). Deadline to file Motion for Final Approval and Motion for Award of Fees, Costs, and Service Award: 11/8/2026. Final Fairness Hearing set for Thursday, 1/7/2027, at 9:00 AM. See attached for complete details. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 9/9/2026. (RMW)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Arizona

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 1, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Arizona 2:24-cv-02657

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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