Case: Duffy v. Riveland

2:92-cv-01596 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Oct. 13, 1992

Closed Date: 2002

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Case Summary

In 1992 and 1993, a deaf inmate incarcerated at the Washington State Reformatory at Monroe, Washington, filed two pro se suits in the U.S. District Court for the Western District Of Washington contending that prison officials failed to provide him with a qualified interpreter at prison proceedings in violation of his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 ("ADA"); the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794 ("RA"); 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (" § 1983"); and Revis…

In 1992 and 1993, a deaf inmate incarcerated at the Washington State Reformatory at Monroe, Washington, filed two pro se suits in the U.S. District Court for the Western District Of Washington contending that prison officials failed to provide him with a qualified interpreter at prison proceedings in violation of his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 ("ADA"); the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794 ("RA"); 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (" § 1983"); and Revised Code of Washington Chapters 2.42.120(1), (2), and (4) ("RCW").

In the first suit filed on October 26, 1992, styled Duffy v. Riveland (92-01596), Duffy challenged the defendants' failure to provide him with a qualified interpreter at a July 30, 1992, prison disciplinary hearing. By order dated January 28, 1994, the District Court (Judge Barbara J. Rothstein) granted summary judgment to the defendants. Duffy appealed.

In the second suit, styled Duffy v. Yost (93-637), Duffy challenged the defendants' failure to provide him with a qualified interpreter at two separate classification hearings. The District Court (Judge Coughenour) granted summary judgment to the defendants on April 19, 1994. Duffy appealed.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals consolidated the two cases on appeal and reversed the summary judgments in part (dismissal of ADA, RA, state law claims and § 1983 claims stemming from disciplinary hearing) and affirmed in part (dismissal of § 1983 claims stemming from classification hearings) and remanded the cases for further proceedings. Duffy v. Riveland. 98 F.3d 447 (1996).

On remand, both cases were assigned to District Judge Rothstein. Duffy amended his complaint and then filed a motion for partial summary judgment on his state law claim. On January 14, 1998, the District Court (Judge Barbara Rothstein) granted plaintiff's motion for summary judgment and held that state law (RCW 2.42.120) required the defendants to provide hearing-impaired inmates with a qualified interpreter at quasi-judicial proceedings. The Court ordered that injunctive relief should be extended to all future disciplinary hearings.

On February 10, 1998, a consolidated class action complaint was filed in the Duffy cases and the case Atkins v. Lehman, also pending in the District. A settlement of all claims followed. The settlement provided for the creation of a new Washington Department of Corrections policy governing treatment of disabled inmates, including provisions relating to providing certified interpreters and TTY access to hearing impaired inmates. In addition to the new policy, the DOC agreed to pay plaintiffs' attorneys fees of $150,000.

The District Court approved the class action settlement by order dated September 3, 1998. The settlement class included "All inmates incarcerated in Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities now or in the future who are deaf or whose hearing impairment substantially limits a major life activity."

We have no further information on this matter.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (2/20/2007)

Jessica Kincaid (7/14/2013)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Arthur, Patricia J. (Washington)

Charmatz, Marc P. (Maryland)

Crollard, Jeff B. (Washington)

Fathi, David Cyrus (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Carr, Douglas Wayne (Washington)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

2:93-cv-00637

Docket (PACER)

Duffy v. Yost

May 24, 1997

May 24, 1997

Docket

2:96-cv-01985

Docket (PACER)

Atkins v. Lehman

Aug. 28, 1997

Aug. 28, 1997

Docket

2:92-cv-01596

Docket (PACER)

Aug. 1, 2005

Aug. 1, 2005

Docket

94-35191

94-35444

Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

July 3, 1996

July 3, 1996

Order/Opinion

88 F.3d 1525

94-35191

94-35444

Order

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Sept. 13, 1996

Sept. 13, 1996

Order/Opinion

88 F.3d 1537

94-35191

94-35444

Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Oct. 11, 1996

Oct. 11, 1996

Order/Opinion

98 F.3d 447

2:92-cv-01596

Report and Recommendation

Nov. 10, 1997

Nov. 10, 1997

Order/Opinion

2:92-cv-01596

2:93-cv-00637

Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment

Jan. 14, 1998

Jan. 14, 1998

Order/Opinion

2:92-cv-01596

2:93-cv-00637

Plaintiff's Consolidated Complaint - Class Action

Feb. 10, 1998

Feb. 10, 1998

Complaint

2:92-cv-01596

2:93-cv-00637

Settlement Agreement

June 4, 1998

June 4, 1998

Settlement Agreement

Resources

Docket

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Docket for: Duffy v. Riveland
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Oct. 13, 1992

LODGED ORDER: application to proceed IFP; complaint, etc (RS)

1 Oct. 26, 1992

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert granting application to proceed IFP (cc: all counsel) (RS) (Entered: 10/27/1992)

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2 Oct. 26, 1992

COMPLAINT (Summons(es) not issued) (RS) (Entered: 10/27/1992)

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3 Oct. 28, 1992

ORDER by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein of reference to Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert (cc: all counsel) (RS) (Entered: 10/28/1992)

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4 Nov. 3, 1992

ORDER Dismissing Some Defendants and Ordering Service by Mail by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein terminating defendant State of Washington, defendant Washington State Ref, defendant Kenneth DuCharme, defendant James Spalding, defendant Chase Riveland (cc: all counsel,BJR,PKS) (dktclk) (Entered: 11/04/1992)

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Nov. 4, 1992

SUMMONS ISSUED as to defendant John Ahlsted, defendant Peggy Williams, defendant Jerry Sorenson, defendant Francis Linder, defendant Howard Anderson (dktclk)

5 Nov. 14, 1992

ACCEPTANCE/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE by defendant Peggy Williams on 11/5/92 (dktclk) (Entered: 11/17/1992)

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6 Nov. 14, 1992

ACCEPTANCE/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE by defendant Jerry Sorenson on 11/5/92 (dktclk) (Entered: 11/17/1992)

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7 Nov. 14, 1992

ACCEPTANCE/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE by defendant John Ahlsted on 11/6/92 (dktclk) (Entered: 11/17/1992)

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8 Nov. 14, 1992

ACCEPTANCE/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE by defendant Howard Anderson on 11/5/92 (dktclk) (Entered: 11/17/1992)

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9 Nov. 18, 1992

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendants by Daniel J Judge (RS) (Entered: 11/19/1992)

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10 Nov. 18, 1992

PROOF OF SERVICE by defendants of: attorney appearance (RS) (Entered: 11/19/1992)

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11 Nov. 19, 1992

ACCEPTANCE/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE of summons by defendant Francis Linder on 11/9/92 (RS) (Entered: 11/24/1992)

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12 Dec. 23, 1992

MOTION by defendant to dismiss noted for 1/22/93 (dktclk) (Entered: 12/29/1992)

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13 Dec. 23, 1992

MEMORANDUM of Authorities by defendant in support of motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim [12-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 12/29/1992)

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14 Dec. 23, 1992

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by mailing by defendants of Motion to Dismiss 12 served on petitioner (dktclk) (Entered: 12/29/1992)

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15 Jan. 13, 1993

RESPONSE BRIEF by plaintiff Sean G Duffy to motion to dismiss and memorandum of 12/22/92 [12-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 01/14/1993)

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16 Jan. 13, 1993

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff Sean G Duffy of Response 15 served on dfts (dktclk) (Entered: 01/14/1993)

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17 Jan. 20, 1993

REPLY by defendants TO RESPONSE to motion to dismiss [12-1] (RS) (Entered: 01/25/1993)

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18 Jan. 20, 1993

PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of: reply in support of motion to dismiss (RS) (Entered: 01/25/1993)

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19 Feb. 3, 1993

Report and Recommendation recommending dfts' motion to dismiss claim be denied [12-1] by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert noted for 2/26/93 (cc: all counsel) (RS) (Entered: 02/04/1993)

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Feb. 3, 1993

LODGED ORDER: re: report & recommendation motion Report and Recommendation recommending dfts' motion to dismiss claim be denied [12-1] (RS)

20 Feb. 26, 1993

ORDER by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein ADOPTING report & recommendation; dfts' motion to dismiss claim is DENIED [12-1] [19-1]; Clerk to serve complaint on dfts Riveland, Spalding & Ducharme as to the Rehabilitation Act claim. (cc: all counsel, BJR, PKS) (dktclk) (Entered: 03/01/1993)

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21 March 16, 1993

MOTION by plaintiff Sean G Duffy for appointment of counsel noted for 4/2/93 (not noted - sent ntc of mtn ltr to parties) (dktclk) (Entered: 03/18/1993)

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22 March 16, 1993

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by mailing by plaintiff Sean G Duffy of Mtn 21 to parties (dktclk) (Entered: 03/18/1993)

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23 March 23, 1993

MOTION by defendants to depose plaintiff noted for 4/9/93 (RS) (Entered: 03/24/1993)

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24 March 23, 1993

MEMORANDUM by defendant in support of motion to depose plaintiff [23-1] (RS) (Entered: 03/24/1993)

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25 March 23, 1993

MOTION by defendant to shorten time on motion to depose plaintiff [23-1] noted for 3/26/93 (RS) (Entered: 03/24/1993)

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26 March 23, 1993

AFFIDAVIT of Daniel Judge regarding motion to depose plaintiff [23-1] (RS) (Entered: 03/24/1993)

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March 23, 1993

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to shorten time on motion to depose plaintiff [23-1] (RS)

30 March 29, 1993

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant of motion shortening time etc served on 3/23/93 (RS) (Entered: 04/05/1993)

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27 March 30, 1993

MINUTE ORDER: by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert granting dfts' motion to shorten time on motion to depose plaintiff [23-1] [25-1]. The underlying motion to depose plaintiff [23-1] is NOTED for 4/1/93 (cc: all counsel) (RS) (Entered: 03/31/1993)

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31 March 30, 1993

ANSWER to complaint [2-1] by defendants; jury demand (RS) (Entered: 04/05/1993)

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32 March 30, 1993

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant of answer [31-1] served on 3/29/93 (RS) (Entered: 04/05/1993)

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28 April 1, 1993

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert granting dfts' motion to depose plaintiff [23-1] on 4/7/93 at 10am (cc: all counsel) (RS) (Entered: 04/01/1993)

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29 April 1, 1993

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert re pretrial preparations ; discovery ddl set for 7/2/93; dispositive motions ddl 7/30/93; plaintiff's pretrial statement due 10/1/93 (cc: all counsel) (RS) (Entered: 04/01/1993)

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33 April 2, 1993

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert denying plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel [21-1] (cc: all counsel) (RS) (Entered: 04/05/1993)

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34 April 21, 1993

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of agreed partial order of dismissal served on 4/20/93 (RS) (Entered: 04/22/1993)

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April 21, 1993

LODGED ORDER: Agreed partial order of dismissal (RS)

35 April 23, 1993

AGREED PARTIAL ORDER OF DISMISSAL by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert: 1) pltf's cmp against defendant Howard Anderson is dismissed w/ prej; 2) Pltf's claims against dfts that involve viols of Mr. Duffy's civil rts re: TDD are dismissed w/ prej; 3) This order does not affect pltf's remaining claims. (cc: all counsel, BJR, PKS) (dktclk) (Entered: 04/23/1993)

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36 July 27, 1993

MOTION by defendants to exceed page limitation for memorandum in support of dfts' mtn for summary judgment noted for 8/13/93 (RS) (Entered: 07/29/1993)

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37 July 27, 1993

AFFIDAVIT of Daniel Judge regarding motion to exceed page limitation for memorandum in support of dfts' mtn for summary judgment [36-1] (RS) (Entered: 07/29/1993)

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38 July 27, 1993

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendants of mtn for overlength brief, etc served on 7/23/93 (RS) (Entered: 07/29/1993)

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39 July 27, 1993

MOTION by defendants for summary judgment and dismissal noted for 8/20/93 (RS) (Entered: 07/29/1993)

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July 27, 1993

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to exceed page limitation for memorandum in support of dfts' mtn for summary judgment (RS)

July 27, 1993

PROPOSED dfts' memorandum in support of dfts' motion for summ jgm (overlength) (RS)

July 27, 1993

LODGED ORDER: re: motion for summary judgment and dismissal (RS)

40 Sept. 22, 1993

MINUTE ORDER: by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert GRANTING dfts' motion to exceed page limitation for memorandum in support of dfts' mtn for summary judgment [36-1] (cc: all counsel) (RS) (Entered: 09/23/1993)

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41 Sept. 22, 1993

MEMORANDUM by defendants in support of motion for summary judgment and dismissal [39-1] (overlength) (RS) (Entered: 09/23/1993)

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42 Oct. 22, 1993

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert directing pltf to show cause by 11/8/93 why suit should not be dismissed w/prejudice for failure to prosecute and RENOTING dfts' motion for summary judgment and dismissal [39-1] to 11/12/93; (cc: all counsel) (RS) (Entered: 10/22/1993)

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43 Nov. 10, 1993

RESPONSE by plaintiff to court order dated 10/22/93 (RS) (Entered: 11/15/1993)

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44 Nov. 10, 1993

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of response [43-1] served on 11/8/93 (RS) (Entered: 11/15/1993)

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45 Nov. 19, 1993

REPLY by defendants TO RESPONSE to motion for summary judgment and dismissal [39-1] (RS) (Entered: 11/29/1993)

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46 Nov. 19, 1993

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant of motion reply [45-1] served on 11/18/93 (RS) (Entered: 11/29/1993)

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47 Dec. 4, 1993

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff (RS) (Entered: 12/08/1993)

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48 Dec. 4, 1993

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of memorandum [47-1] served on 12/1/93 (RS) (Entered: 12/08/1993)

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49 Dec. 29, 1993

Report and Recommendation recommending granting dfts' motion for summary judgment and dismissal [39-1] and dismissing complaint with prej by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert, noted for 1/21/94 (cc: all counsel, BJR) (dktclk) (Entered: 12/29/1993)

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Dec. 29, 1993

LODGED ORDER: granting Report and Recommendation recommending granting dfts' motion for summary judgment and dismissal [39-1] and dismissing complaint with prej [49-1] (dktclk)

50 Jan. 13, 1994

OBJECTIONS to Report and Recommendation by plaintiff Sean G Duffy re: R & R recommending granting dfts' motion for summary judgment and dismissal [39-1] and dismissing complaint with prej [49-1] noted for 1/28/94 (not noted - ltr sent) (dktclk) (Entered: 01/18/1994)

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51 Jan. 13, 1994

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING by plaintiff Sean G Duffy of OBJECTIONS to Report and Recommendation [50-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 01/18/1994)

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52 Jan. 28, 1994

ORDER by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein APPROVING PKS' report and recommendation; dfts' mtn for summary jgm and dismissal is GRANTED; pltf's complaint is DISMISSED W/PREJUDICE (cc: all counsel,BJR,PKS) (RS) (Entered: 01/28/1994)

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53 Jan. 28, 1994

JUDGMENT: by court APPROVING PKS' report and recommendation; dfts' mtn for summary jgm and dismissal is GRANTED; pltf's complaint is DISMISSED w/prejudice (cc: all counsel,BJR,PKS,Jgm) (RS) (Entered: 01/28/1994)

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54 Feb. 4, 1994

Bill of costs; taxation due by 2/25/94 at 9:30 ( assigned to Clerk Bruce Rifkin ) by defendants noted for 2/25/94 (RS) (Entered: 02/07/1994)

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55 Feb. 4, 1994

MEMORANDUM by defendant in support of bill of costs motion Bill of costs; taxation due by 2/25/94 at 9:30 ( assigned to Clerk Bruce Rifkin ) [54-1] (RS) (Entered: 02/07/1994)

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56 Feb. 4, 1994

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant of bill of costs motion Bill of costs; taxation due by 2/25/94 at 9:30 ( assigned to Clerk Bruce Rifkin ) [54-1] (RS) (Entered: 02/07/1994)

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57 Feb. 18, 1994

NOTICE OF APPEAL by plaintiff Sean G Duffy from Dist. Court decision [53-1] (cc: CCA, BJR, all counsel) (dktclk) (Entered: 02/23/1994)

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58 Feb. 18, 1994

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by mailing re appeal [57-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 02/23/1994)

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Feb. 18, 1994

NO APPEAL FEE RECEIVED: 10/26/92 order grants IFP status. (dktclk)

Feb. 23, 1994

APPEAL NOTIFICATION packet sent to CCA (cc: cnsl) (dktclk)

Feb. 23, 1994

CERTIFICATE OF RECORD Transmitted to USCA (cc: all counsel) (dktclk)

59 March 3, 1994

TIME SCHEDULE ORDER (CCA) 94-35191: open.br. and excerpts due 4/11/94; resp.br. due 5/11/94; optional reply br. due within 14 days of svc. of resp.br. (dktclk) (Entered: 03/04/1994)

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March 3, 1994

NOTIFICATION by Circuit Court of Appellate Docket Number 94-35191 (dktclk)

60 April 8, 1994

TAXATION OF COSTS by Clerk Bruce Rifkin: costs will not be taxed against indigent petitioners or pltfs absent a specific indication by the ct that the action was dismissed as frivolous (cc: all counsel,BJR,Jgm) (RS) (Entered: 04/11/1994)

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June 2, 1994

CLERK'S RECORD ON APPEAL transmitted to Circuit (1 vol orig, 1 folder w/several copies of complaint) (dktclk)

61 June 27, 1994

ORDER (CCA) 94-35191, 94-35444: Appeals CONSOLIDATED. Clerk shall enter order appointing pro bono counsel. Appeal STAYED pending further order. If appellant objects to appointment of counsel, he shall file written objection within 14 days. (dktclk) (Entered: 06/29/1994)

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62 July 25, 1994

ORDER (CCA) 94-35191, 94-35444: Pursuant to 6/23/94 order, atty Leonard J. Feldman appointed pro bono for appellant, unless appellant objects in writing within 14 days. Open.br. due 10/21/94; resp.br. due 11/21/94; optional reply br. due 12/5/94. (dktclk) (Entered: 07/29/1994)

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63 Nov. 8, 1996

MANDATE #94-35191 from Circuit Court of Appeals AFFIRMING IN PART, REVERSING IN PART AND REMANDING THE DECISION of the District Court [Appeal [57-1]; Copy of opinion attached. (cc: BJR, all counsel) (NS) (Entered: 11/08/1996)

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64 Nov. 12, 1996

DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT by plaintiff Sean G Duffy (dktclk) (Entered: 11/14/1996)

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65 Nov. 12, 1996

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of designationof deposition transcript [64-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 11/14/1996)

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66 Nov. 18, 1996

ORDER (CCA) #94-35191: The mandate issued in this matter is hereby RECALLED as having issued prematurely. (cc: BJR, cnsl) [copy docketed in C93-637C] (NS) (Entered: 11/19/1996)

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67 Jan. 18, 1997

MANDATE (94-35191) from Circuit Court of Appeals REVERSING AND REMANDING THE DECISION of the District Court [Appeal [57-1] ON CONSIDERATION WHEREOF, it is now here ordered and adjudged by this Court, that the judgment of the said District Court in this cause be, and hereby is AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART AND REMANDED. (cc: all counsel) Opinion attached. (Copy docketed in C93-637C) (dktclk) Modified on 01/21/1997 (Entered: 01/21/1997)

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68 Feb. 11, 1997

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff Sean G Duffy by Leonard J. Feldman (dktclk) (Entered: 02/13/1997)

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69 Feb. 11, 1997

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of attorney appearance [68-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 02/13/1997)

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70 March 12, 1997

ORDER by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein Case referred to Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert for review (cc: BJR, PKS, counsel) (dktclk) (Entered: 03/13/1997)

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71 March 18, 1997

ORDER by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein: Court CONSOLIDATES C93-637R with C92-1596R. All future pleadings shall be filed under C92-1596R. (C93-637R statistically closed.) All further proceedings REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert (cc: BJR, PKS, counsel) (dktclk) (Entered: 03/20/1997)

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72 March 26, 1997

NOTICE: status conf before PKS set for 10:00 4/14/97 (cc: all counsel) (dktclk) (Entered: 03/27/1997)

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73 April 14, 1997

MINUTES: PKS; Dep Clerk: PV; attys L. Feldman, C. Carter, T. Young, P. Nerup preent; status conf held 4/14/97 ; Court advised all pretrial discovery issues referred from BJR; Court hears from Mr. Fledman and Mr. Young on issues remanded from 9th Circuit and new issues; plaintiff to file motion to amend complaint by 5/15/97 to be noted for 5/30/97; discovery shcedule and issues discussed after mtn resolved; Court allows limited discovery to begin. (dktclk) (Entered: 04/16/1997)

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74 April 15, 1997

MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert: Plaintiff may file motion to amend complaint by 5/15/97 to be noted for 5/30/97; motion can be filed without proposed amended complaint; response due no later than 5/27/97. (cc: PKS, counsel) (dktclk) (Entered: 04/16/1997)

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75 May 13, 1997

MOTION by plaintiff Sean G Duffy to amend complaint NOTED FOR 5/30/97 (dktclk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)

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76 May 13, 1997

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in support of motion to amend complaint [75-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)

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77 May 13, 1997

DECLARATION of Sean G. Duffy re motion to amend complaint [75-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)

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78 May 13, 1997

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of motion to amend complaint [75-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)

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May 13, 1997

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to amend complaint [75-1] (dktclk)

82 May 24, 1997

RESPONSE by defendants to plaintiff's motion for leave to file an amended complaint. (dktclk) (Entered: 07/09/1997)

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83 May 24, 1997

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendants of motion response [82-1] (dktclk) (Entered: 07/09/1997)

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79 May 29, 1997

REPLY by plaintiff TO RESPONSE to motion to amend complaint [75-1] (RS) (Entered: 05/30/1997)

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80 May 29, 1997

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of motion reply [79-1] (RS) (Entered: 05/30/1997)

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81 June 3, 1997

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Philip K. Sweigert GRANTING pltf Sean G. Duffy's motion for leave to file amended complaint [75-1]. Pltf to file amended cmp within 60 days of this order. (cc: counsel, Judge) (dktclk) (Entered: 06/04/1997)

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84 July 18, 1997

AMENDED COMPLAINT [2-1] by plaintiff Sean G Duffy (dktclk) (Entered: 07/21/1997)

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85 July 18, 1997

PRAECIPE: by plaintiff Sean G Duffy to issue summonses re: amended complaint [84-1] (Issued) (dktclk) (Entered: 07/21/1997)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Deaf or Blind in Jail/Prison

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 13, 1992

Closing Date: 2002

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All inmates incarcerated in Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities now or in the future who are deaf or whose hearing impairment substantially limits a major life activity.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

Washington Department of Corrections

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

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

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 2:92-cv-01596

Western District of Washington 2:93-cv-00637

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 94-35191

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 94-35444

Western District of Washington 2:96-cv-01985

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 98-35371

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Monitoring

Reporting

Amount Defendant Pays: 150,000

Order Duration: 1998 - 2002

Issues

General/Misc.:

Classification / placement

Communication skills

Disability and Disability Rights:

Hearing impairment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Recommended Citation