Case: Carranza v. Douglas

2:12-cv-02928 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Filed Date: Dec. 4, 2012

Closed Date: 2013

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Case Summary

On December 4, 2012, a 21-year-old with muscular dystrophy filed this lawsuit against the California Department of Health Care Services in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Prior to turning 21, the plaintiff had received 615 hours of Medi-Cal funded, in-home nursing care per month. Once he turned 21 in September 2012, however, the state reduced his nursing care by 200 hours per month due to its restrictions on funded nursing hours for adults, despite the fact that …

On December 4, 2012, a 21-year-old with muscular dystrophy filed this lawsuit against the California Department of Health Care Services in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Prior to turning 21, the plaintiff had received 615 hours of Medi-Cal funded, in-home nursing care per month. Once he turned 21 in September 2012, however, the state reduced his nursing care by 200 hours per month due to its restrictions on funded nursing hours for adults, despite the fact that his condition remained the same. The plaintiff alleged that the reduction in nursing hours put him at serious risk of unnecessary institutionalization in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. He also alleged a deprivation of the constitutional right to procedural due process under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief to prevent the reduction in his in-home nursing care.

On August 1, 2013, Judge William B. Shubb dismissed the case pursuant to the parties' settlement agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, the plaintiff was permitted to select any combination of services available under the state plan to address his health care needs. The plaintiff could also, when medically necessary, submit a request to be reassessed for additional waiver services. The defendant agreed to pay $69,500 in attorneys' fees and costs. The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Beth Kurtz (2/22/2013)

Eva Richardson (10/21/2018)

People

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Judge(s)

Delaney, Carolyn K. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bird, Melinda R. (California)

Coleman, Jacquline Yvonne (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Armstrong, Rebecca M. (California)

Harris, Kamala D. (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:12-cv-02928

Docket [PACER]

Aug. 2, 2013

Aug. 2, 2013

Docket
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Complaint

Dec. 4, 2012

Dec. 4, 2012

Complaint
21-1

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Settlement Agreement

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

Settlement Agreement
22

2:12-cv-02928

Order for Dismissal

Aug. 1, 2013

Aug. 1, 2013

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5918887/carranza-v-douglas/

Last updated Feb. 10, 2024, 3:04 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT for Injunctive and declarotory relief against All Defendants by Pablo Carranza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Marley, Debra) (Entered: 12/04/2012)

Dec. 4, 2012

Dec. 4, 2012

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MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Pablo Carranza. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Marley, Debra) (Entered: 12/04/2012)

Dec. 4, 2012

Dec. 4, 2012

APPLICATION TO PROCEED IFP filed − Action Required. (Kastilahn, A) (Entered: 12/04/2012)

Dec. 4, 2012

Dec. 4, 2012

3

ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 12/5/12 GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP. The Clerk is DIRECTED to file the complaint. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the clerk issue summons and the U.S. Marshal serve a copy of the complaint, summons and this order upon the defendant(s) as directed by the plaintiff. All costs of service shall be advanced by the United States. (cc: USM). (Meuleman, A)

Dec. 6, 2012

Dec. 6, 2012

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Department of Health Care Services, Toby Douglas* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Melinda R. Bird* *Disability Rights California* *350 South Bixel Street, Suite 290* *Los Angeles, CA 90017*. (Meuleman, A) (Entered: 12/06/2012)

Dec. 6, 2012

Dec. 6, 2012

5

AMENDED ORDER signed by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. on 12/7/2012 GRANTING 2 plaintiffs application to proceed without prepayment of fees; the Clerk is directed to file the complaint; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk issue summons and the plaintiff serve a copy of the complaint, summons and this order upon defendants. (cc: USM)(Reader, L)

Dec. 7, 2012

Dec. 7, 2012

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CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; Initial Scheduling Conference set for 4/1/2013 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form, # 2 VDRP Form) (Reader, L) (Entered: 12/07/2012)

Dec. 7, 2012

Dec. 7, 2012

7

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: All Defendants. (Marley, Debra) (Entered: 12/13/2012)

Dec. 13, 2012

Dec. 13, 2012

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DECLINE to PROCEED BEFORE US MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Department of Health Care Services, Toby Douglas. Attorney Read−Spangler, Kara Kathleen added. (Read−Spangler, Kara) (Entered: 12/18/2012)

Dec. 18, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

9

CERTIFICATE of SERVICE by Pablo Carranza re 6 Civil New Case Documents for WBS. (Marley, Debra) (Entered: 12/20/2012)

Dec. 20, 2012

Dec. 20, 2012

10

JOINT STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading by Department of Health Care Services, Toby Douglas. (Read−Spangler, Kara) Modified on 1/22/2013 (Kastilahn, A). (Entered: 01/18/2013)

Jan. 18, 2013

Jan. 18, 2013

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STIPULATION and ORDER 10 for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading by Department of Health Care Services no later than 3/1/2013, signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 2/15/2013. (Kirksey Smith, K)

Feb. 15, 2013

Feb. 15, 2013

RECAP
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STIPULATION and ORDER 12 signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 2/21/2013 extending time for the Department's responsive pleading to 3/29/2013. (Kirksey Smith, K)

Feb. 21, 2013

Feb. 21, 2013

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Joint Stipulation for Further Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading and Order by Department of Health Care Services, Toby Douglas. (Read−Spangler, Kara) (Entered: 02/21/2013)

Feb. 21, 2013

Feb. 21, 2013

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ORDER by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr.: Due to the recalled appointment of Magistrate Judge * Gregory G. Hollows* to the bench of the Eastern District, this action is reassigned to *Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney* for all further proceedings. (Waggoner, D) (Entered: 03/12/2013)

March 12, 2013

March 12, 2013

15

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continue Status Conference by Department of Health Care Services, Toby Douglas. (Read−Spangler, Kara) (Entered: 03/18/2013)

March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

16

STIPULATION and ORDER for continuance 15 signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 3/18/2013 resetting the Scheduling Conference for 4/29/2013 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. A Joint Status Report shall be filed no later than 4/15/2013. (Kirksey Smith, K)

March 19, 2013

March 19, 2013

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for to Stay Case Pending Implementation of the Settlement Agreement by Department of Health Care Services, Toby Douglas. (Read−Spangler, Kara) (Entered: 03/29/2013)

March 29, 2013

March 29, 2013

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STIPULATION and ORDER 17 staying action until 8/1/2013. The Scheduling Conference is continued to 8/19/2013 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. A joint status report shall be filed no later than 8/5/2013. (Kirksey Smith, K)

April 1, 2013

April 1, 2013

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[DISREGARD − FILED IN ERROR − REFER TO 21 AS ORIGINAL] MOTION to DISMISS by Pablo Carranza. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order for Dismissal, # 2 Proof of Service for Joint Stipulation of Dismissal & Proposed Order) (Marley, Debra) Modified on 7/31/2013 (Marciel, M) (Entered: 07/31/2013)

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Dismissal by Pablo Carranza. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 − Settlement Agreement, # 2 Proposed Order for Dismissal, # 3 Proof of Service) (Marley, Debra) Modified on 7/31/2013 (Marciel, M) (Entered: 07/31/2013)

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

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ORDER DISMISSING CASE signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 8/1/13. The parties shall each bear its or his own costs and fees except as otherwise set forth in the settlement agreement. CASE CLOSED. (Manzer, C)

Aug. 2, 2013

Aug. 2, 2013

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Olmstead Cases

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 4, 2012

Closing Date: 2013

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff is a 21-year-old with muscular dystrophy. He requires extensive home nursing care to allow him to live in the community.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

California Department of Health Care Services, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Amount Defendant Pays: 69,500

Order Duration: 2013 - 2013

Content of Injunction:

Reasonable Accommodation

Issues

General:

Deinstitutionalization/decarceration

Public benefits (includes, e.g., in-state tuition, govt. jobs)

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Habilitation (training/treatment)

Disability and Disability Rights:

Integrated setting

Least restrictive environment

Mobility impairment

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Benefit Source:

Medicaid