Case: Billy A. & Miss. Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities v. Lewis-Payton

3:02-cv-00475 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: May 17, 2002

Closed Date: June 30, 2005

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Case Summary

Five individuals with disabilities and the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi on May 17, 2002. The plaintiffs argued that they were unnecessarily institutionalized (or at risk of unnecessary institutionalization) due to a lack of adequate community-based habilitation and support services. Plaintiffs claim that Mississippi's policy of only providing certain necessary services i…

Five individuals with disabilities and the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi on May 17, 2002. The plaintiffs argued that they were unnecessarily institutionalized (or at risk of unnecessary institutionalization) due to a lack of adequate community-based habilitation and support services. Plaintiffs claim that Mississippi's policy of only providing certain necessary services in institutional settings violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal Medicaid Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The parties entered a period of discovery, and the court (Judge Henry T. Wingate) certified the class on September 30, 2003. Ultimately, the parties entered a settlement in June 2005. The settlement will allow the class to receive services in their communities through a Medicaid waiver. It will also create opportunities for individuals residing in nursing homes to transition to the community. The Defendants generally agreed to increase funding for Waiver programs and to create additional support services that will allow recipients to access what they need to remain in the community.

The agreement ended in 2008, and the case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Beth Kurtz (4/26/2013)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Comstock-Galagan, Jim (Mississippi)

Gold, Stephen F. (Pennsylvania)

McDuff, Robert B. (Mississippi)

Attorney for Defendant

Hood, Jim (Mississippi)

Moore, Rikey T. (Mississippi)

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Docket

June 28, 2005

June 28, 2005

Docket
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Settlement Agreement

June 23, 2005

June 23, 2005

Settlement Agreement

Docket

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ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT Filing Fee $ 150.00 Receipt # 48211 ; Notice of Assignment mailed. (trs) (Entered: 05/20/2002)

May 17, 2002

May 17, 2002

PACER

Magistrate Judge Assignment James C. Sumner (trs)

May 17, 2002

May 17, 2002

PACER

Case assigned to Pending Track - designation of appropriate track will be made after Case Management Conference and a final track assignment. (trs)

May 17, 2002

May 17, 2002

PACER

SUMMONS(ES) issued for defendants Rica Lewis-Payton, Janice Broome Brooks, and H. S. McMillian (trs)

May 17, 2002

May 17, 2002

PACER
2

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian 5/21/02 Answer due on 6/10/02 for H. S. McMillian, for Janice Broome Brooks, for Rica Lewis-Payton (mgb) (Entered: 05/23/2002)

May 23, 2002

May 23, 2002

PACER
3

MOTION by defendants Rica Lewis-Payton, Janice Broome Brooks, and H. S. McMillian to Extend Time to Respond to the Complaint (rrl) (Entered: 06/12/2002)

June 11, 2002

June 11, 2002

PACER
4

Rule 16.1(A) Initial Order; copies mailed (mgb) (Entered: 06/13/2002)

June 13, 2002

June 13, 2002

PACER

Telephonic Case Management Conference set 10:30 9/10/02 location: Jackson, MS before Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner copies mailed to Harold Edward Pizzetta III, Robert B. McDuff (mgb)

June 13, 2002

June 13, 2002

PACER
5

ORDER granting [3-1] motion to Extend Time to Respond to the Complaint, reset Answer deadline to 7/10/02 for H. S. McMillian, for Janice Broome Brooks, for Rica Lewis-Payton ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (mgb) (Entered: 06/18/2002)

June 18, 2002

June 18, 2002

PACER
6

MOTION by plaintiffs Billy A., Leroy K., Angela M., Kim M., Mickey C., MS Coalition for Maureen O'Connell, James E. Comstock-Galagan and Stephen F. Gold to Appear Pro Hac Vice (mgb) (Entered: 07/09/2002)

July 9, 2002

July 9, 2002

PACER

Pro Hac Vice fee paid For James E. Comstock-Galagan FILING FEE $ 25.00 RECEIPT # J049345 (mgb)

July 9, 2002

July 9, 2002

PACER

Pro Hac Vice fee paid For Stephen F. Gold FILING FEE $ 25.00 RECEIPT # J049346 (mgb)

July 9, 2002

July 9, 2002

PACER

Pro Hac Vice fee paid For Maureen O'Connell FILING FEE $ 25.00 RECEIPT # J049344 (mgb)

July 9, 2002

July 9, 2002

PACER
7

ORDER granting [6-1] motion for Maureen O'Connell, James E. Comstock-Galagan and Stephen F. Gold to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (mgb) (Entered: 07/10/2002)

July 10, 2002

July 10, 2002

PACER
8

ANSWER to Complaint by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian (mgb) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

July 10, 2002

July 10, 2002

PACER
9

Notice of Service of Interrogatories by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition (mgb) (Entered: 08/08/2002)

Aug. 8, 2002

Aug. 8, 2002

PACER
10

MOTION by plaintiffs Billy A., Leroy K., Angela M., Kim M., Mickey C., MS Coalition For Class Certification (mgb) (Entered: 09/03/2002)

Sept. 3, 2002

Sept. 3, 2002

PACER
11

Notice of Service of Disclosure by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian (mgb) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

Sept. 9, 2002

Sept. 9, 2002

PACER
12

RESPONSE by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton to [10-1] motion For Class Certification by plaintiffs (thr) (Entered: 09/18/2002)

Sept. 18, 2002

Sept. 18, 2002

PACER
13

REPLY by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to response to [10-1] motion For Class Certification by plaintiffs (cwl) (Entered: 09/26/2002)

Sept. 26, 2002

Sept. 26, 2002

PACER
14

CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER Case Assigned to CJRA Track: Standard Scheduling Deadlines: Non-jury Trial 11/17/03 ; Final Pretrial Conference for 11/4/03 ; Discovery cutoff 6/16/03 ; Joining of parties,amending of pleadings by 11/11/02 ; Pla. Designation of Experts by 3/3/03 ; Dft Designation of Experts by 3/31/03 ; Motion Filing deadline on 6/30/03 ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ) copies mailed. (thr) (Entered: 10/11/2002)

Oct. 9, 2002

Oct. 9, 2002

PACER
15

Notice of Service of Response by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian to Interrogatories. (cwl) (Entered: 11/07/2002)

Nov. 6, 2002

Nov. 6, 2002

PACER
16

Notice of Service of Response by defendant H. S. McMillian to Answer and Objections to Plaintiff's First Request for Production of Documents Propounded to the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services. (lbt) (Entered: 02/27/2003)

Feb. 26, 2003

Feb. 26, 2003

PACER
17

RESPONSE by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition in opposition to Plainitiff's First Request for Production of Documents [16-1] Service of Response notice by defendant (lbt) (Entered: 02/27/2003)

Feb. 26, 2003

Feb. 26, 2003

PACER
18

MOTION by plaintiffs Billy A., et al to Amend [14-1] case management order (fe) (Entered: 03/05/2003)

March 5, 2003

March 5, 2003

PACER
19

ORDER granting [18-1] motion to Amend [14-1] case management order, Set Case Management Order Deadlines Discovery Cutoff 7/7/03 ; Pla. Designation of Experts by 3/24/03 ; Dft Designation of Experts by 4/21/03 ; Motion Filing Deadline on 7/24/03 ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

March 17, 2003

March 17, 2003

PACER
20

Notice of Service of Request for Production of Documents by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Defendants. (lbt) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

March 17, 2003

March 17, 2003

PACER
21

RESPONSE by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton in opposition to [20-1] service of production notice by plaintiffsssss (lbt) (Entered: 04/17/2003)

April 15, 2003

April 15, 2003

PACER
22

Notice of Service of Answers and Objections by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents Propunded to the Executive Director of the Mississippi Division of Medicaid. (lbt) (Entered: 04/17/2003)

April 15, 2003

April 15, 2003

PACER
23

STATE DEFENDANTS'DESIGNATION of EXPERTS by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian (lbt) (Entered: 04/23/2003)

April 21, 2003

April 21, 2003

PACER
24

Notice of Service of Expert Witness Report by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian (lbt) (Entered: 04/23/2003)

April 21, 2003

April 21, 2003

PACER
25

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Amend [14-1] case management order, and to Continue Trial Date (lbt) (Entered: 04/28/2003)

April 28, 2003

April 28, 2003

PACER
26

ORDER granting [25-1] motion to Amend [14-1] case management order, Set Case Management Order Deadlines Jury Trial 3/8/04 ; Final Pretrial Conference for 2/24/04 ; Discovery Cutoff 9/15/03 ; Motion Filing Deadline on 10/15/03 ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 05/05/2003)

May 5, 2003

May 5, 2003

PACER
27

ORDER, Extending experts deadlines, and Set Case Management Order Deadlines Pla. Designation of Experts by 7/24/03 ; Dft Designation of Experts by 8/22/03 ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 05/30/2003)

May 29, 2003

May 29, 2003

PACER
28

Notice of Service of Supplemental Pre-Discovery Disclosure Information by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian (lbt) (Entered: 07/10/2003)

July 10, 2003

July 10, 2003

PACER
29

NOTICE of Service of Discovery Materials by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian (lbt) (Entered: 07/10/2003)

July 10, 2003

July 10, 2003

PACER
30

SUPPLEMENTAL RULE 26 (a) INITIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT regarding corporate structure by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian . (lbt) (Entered: 07/10/2003)

July 10, 2003

July 10, 2003

PACER
31

MOTION by defendant MS Protection System to Quash and Objection to Subpoena (lbt) (Entered: 08/21/2003)

July 29, 2003

July 29, 2003

PACER
32

RESPONSE by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System in opposition to [31-1] motion to Quash and Objection to Subpoena by defendant (lbt) (Entered: 08/21/2003)

Aug. 4, 2003

Aug. 4, 2003

PACER
33

MOTION by plaintiff MS Coalition, defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian to Extend Discovery Deadlines Not Affecting Trial Date (lbt) Modified on 08/21/2003 (Entered: 08/07/2003)

Aug. 6, 2003

Aug. 6, 2003

PACER
34

MOTION by defendant MS Protection System to Extend Time for ten days to and including 8/28/03, in which to serve its Rebuttal to the Response filed to its Motion to Quash and Objection to Subpoena (lbt) Modified on 08/21/2003 (Entered: 08/18/2003)

Aug. 15, 2003

Aug. 15, 2003

PACER
35

ORDER granting [34-1] motion to Extend Time for ten days to and including 8/28/03, in which to serve its Rebuttal to the Response filed to its Motion to Quash and Objection to Subpoena ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 08/27/2003)

Aug. 27, 2003

Aug. 27, 2003

PACER
36

SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION by defendant MS Protection System to Extend Time referring to: [34-1] motion to Extend Time for ten days to and including 8/28/03, in which to serve its Rebuttal to the Response filed to its Motion to Quash and Objection to Subpoena by defendant (lbt) (Entered: 08/28/2003)

Aug. 28, 2003

Aug. 28, 2003

PACER
37

ORDER granting [33-1] motion to Extend Discovery Deadlines Not Affecting Trial Date, Set Case Management Order Deadlines Discovery Cutoff 11/17/03 ; Dft Designation of Experts by 10/17/03 ; Motion Filing Deadline on 12/15/03 ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 08/28/2003)

Aug. 28, 2003

Aug. 28, 2003

PACER
38

ORDER granting [36-1] supplemental amended motion to Extend Time of five days to and including 9/5/03, in which to serve its Rebuttal to the Response filed to its Motion to Quash and Objection to Subpoena. ( signed by Judge Henry T. Wingate ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 09/02/2003)

Sept. 2, 2003

Sept. 2, 2003

PACER
39

ORDER granting [10-1] motion For Class Certification ( signed by Judge Henry T. Wingate ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 10/01/2003)

Sept. 30, 2003

Sept. 30, 2003

PACER
40

STIPULATION AS TO DOCUMENTS as to defendant MS Protection System (lbt) (Entered: 10/09/2003)

Oct. 8, 2003

Oct. 8, 2003

PACER
41

Letter requesting attachment by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System attached Exhibit "J" inadvertently not attached to State Defendant's Response to MP&A's "Stipulation as to Documents". [40-1] (lbt) Modified on 10/17/2003 (Entered: 10/17/2003)

Oct. 16, 2003

Oct. 16, 2003

PACER
42

Response by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian to MP&A'a "Stipulation As to Documents" (lbt) (Entered: 10/17/2003)

Oct. 16, 2003

Oct. 16, 2003

PACER
43

ORDER granting [31-1] motion to Quash and Objection to Subpoena ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 10/22/2003)

Oct. 22, 2003

Oct. 22, 2003

PACER
44

MOTION by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian to Compel Privilege Log, and for Reconsideration of [43-1] order (cwl) (Entered: 10/27/2003)

Oct. 27, 2003

Oct. 27, 2003

PACER
45

RESPONSE by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition in opposition (lbt) Modified on 12/23/2003 (Entered: 10/29/2003)

Oct. 29, 2003

Oct. 29, 2003

PACER
46

Notice of Service of Response by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Answers and Objections to Defendants' Request for Production of Documents dated 8/11/03 and on 9/11/03; To defendants' Interrogatoris dated 10/6/03 and 10/9/03 (lbt) (Entered: 10/29/2003)

Oct. 29, 2003

Oct. 29, 2003

PACER
47

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Amend [37-1] order Set Case Management Order Deadlines Discovery Cutoff 11/17/03 ; Dft Designation of Experts by 10/17/03 ; Motion Filing Deadline on 12/15/03 ;, [37-2] relief, to Continue Trial Date (lbt) (Entered: 10/31/2003)

Oct. 31, 2003

Oct. 31, 2003

PACER
48

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition for Protective Order (lbt) (Entered: 11/05/2003)

Nov. 4, 2003

Nov. 4, 2003

PACER
49

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition in support of [48-1] motion for Protective Order by plaintiffs (lbt) (Entered: 11/05/2003)

Nov. 4, 2003

Nov. 4, 2003

PACER
50

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Take Deposition beyond current discovery deadline (lbt) (Entered: 11/06/2003)

Nov. 6, 2003

Nov. 6, 2003

PACER
52

MOTION by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System to Compel Expert Disclosure, and, in the alternative, to Strike Expert Report (lbt) (Entered: 11/10/2003)

Nov. 6, 2003

Nov. 6, 2003

PACER
51

ORDER granting [50-1] motion to Take Deposition beyond current discovery deadline at a time and day mutually agreed upon by the parties. ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 11/10/2003)

Nov. 7, 2003

Nov. 7, 2003

PACER
53

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Compel Production of Documents, or in the Alternative to Amend Discovery Limits, and Argument in Support of Motion (lbt) (Entered: 11/12/2003)

Nov. 7, 2003

Nov. 7, 2003

PACER
54

MOTION by defendant MS Protection System to Quash and Objection to Deposition Subpoenas (lbt) (Entered: 11/12/2003)

Nov. 12, 2003

Nov. 12, 2003

PACER
55

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Extend Time, and in the alternative to Strike [52-1] motion to Compel Expert Disclosure by MS Protection System, H. S. McMillian, Janice Broome Brooks, Rica Lewis-Payton, [52-2] motion to Strike Expert Report by MS Protection System, H. S. McMillian, Janice Broome Brooks, Rica Lewis-Payton (lbt) (Entered: 11/12/2003)

Nov. 12, 2003

Nov. 12, 2003

PACER
56

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Take Deposition Beyond Discovery Deadline (lbt) (Entered: 11/12/2003)

Nov. 12, 2003

Nov. 12, 2003

PACER
57

RESPONSE by defendant MS Protection System in opposition to [44-1] motion to Compel Privilege Log by defendantss (lbt) (Entered: 11/14/2003)

Nov. 14, 2003

Nov. 14, 2003

PACER
58

RESPONSE by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System in opposition to [47-2] motion to Continue Trial Date by plaintiffs (lbt) (Entered: 11/18/2003)

Nov. 18, 2003

Nov. 18, 2003

PACER
59

Notice of Service of Response by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System to Plaintiff's Third Request for Production of Documents Propounded to the Executive Director of the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (lbt) (Entered: 11/18/2003)

Nov. 18, 2003

Nov. 18, 2003

PACER
60

Response/Answers and Objections by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System to Plaintiff's Third Request for Production of Documents Propounded to the Executive Director of the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (lbt) (Entered: 11/18/2003)

Nov. 18, 2003

Nov. 18, 2003

PACER
61

ORDER granting [55-1] motion to Extend Time to December 3, 2003 ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 11/21/2003)

Nov. 19, 2003

Nov. 19, 2003

PACER
62

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Withdraw [53-1] motion to Compel Production of Documents by plaintiffs, [53-2] motion to Amend Discovery Limits, and Argument in Support of Motion by plaintiffs (lbt) (Entered: 11/21/2003)

Nov. 20, 2003

Nov. 20, 2003

PACER
63

REBUTTAL by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to [58-1] opposition response by defendants (lbt) (Entered: 11/21/2003)

Nov. 21, 2003

Nov. 21, 2003

PACER
64

MOTION/Request by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System to Extend Time to respond to Plaintiffs' Request for a Protective Order (lbt) (Entered: 11/21/2003)

Nov. 21, 2003

Nov. 21, 2003

PACER
65

ORDER granting [64-1] motion to Extend Time on or before 11/26/03 ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 12/01/2003)

Nov. 26, 2003

Nov. 26, 2003

PACER
66

RESPONSE by defendant H. S. McMillian in opposition to [48-1] motion for Protective Order by plaintiffs (lbt) (Entered: 12/01/2003)

Dec. 1, 2003

Dec. 1, 2003

PACER
67

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Extend Time to respond to Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Protective Order (lbt) (Entered: 12/02/2003)

Dec. 2, 2003

Dec. 2, 2003

PACER
68

MOTION by plaintiff MS Coalition, defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System in Limine to exclude evidence and testimony from MP&A and MP&A Employees at trial. (lbt) (Entered: 12/02/2003)

Dec. 2, 2003

Dec. 2, 2003

PACER
69

ORDER granting [67-1] motion to Extend Time until 12/12/03 to respond to Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Protective Order ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 12/10/2003)

Dec. 10, 2003

Dec. 10, 2003

PACER
70

Response by defendant MS Protection System to the Mississippi State Defendants' Opposition to Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoenas and, in the Alternative, Motion in Liminie to Exclude Evidence and Testimony from MP&A Employees at trial [68-1] (lbt) (Entered: 12/12/2003)

Dec. 12, 2003

Dec. 12, 2003

PACER
72

Response by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Protective Order (lbt) (Entered: 12/15/2003)

Dec. 12, 2003

Dec. 12, 2003

PACER
71

ORDER granting [62-1] motion to Withdraw [53-1] motion to Compel Production of Documents by plaintiffs, [53-2] motion to Amend Discovery Limits, and Argument in Support of Motion by plaintiffs [53-1] motion to Compel Production of Documents, [53-2] motion to Amend Discovery Limits, and Argument in Support of Motion ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 12/15/2003)

Dec. 15, 2003

Dec. 15, 2003

PACER
73

REBUTTAL MEMORANDUM by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System in support of [52-1] motion to Compel Expert Disclosure by defendants, [52-2] motion to Strike Expert Report by defendants (lbt) (Entered: 12/15/2003)

Dec. 15, 2003

Dec. 15, 2003

PACER
74

REBUTTAL MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition in opposition to [52-1] motion to Compel Expert Disclosure by defendantsss, [52-2] motion to Strike Expert Report by defendantsss (lbt) (Entered: 12/22/2003)

Dec. 22, 2003

Dec. 22, 2003

PACER
75

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition for Leave to File Sur-Rebuttal Memorandum in opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel Expert Disclosure and, in the Alternative, Moiton to Strike Expert Report and Bar Expert Testimony (lbt) (Entered: 12/22/2003)

Dec. 22, 2003

Dec. 22, 2003

PACER
76

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [54-1] motion to Quash and Objection to Deposition Subpoenas, denying [44-1] motion to Compel Privilege Log, denying [44-2] motion for Reconsideration of [43-1] order ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 01/28/2004)

Jan. 27, 2004

Jan. 27, 2004

PACER
77

ORDER denying [52-1] motion to Compel Expert Disclosure, denying [52-2] motion to Strike Expert Report ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 01/29/2004)

Jan. 28, 2004

Jan. 28, 2004

PACER
78

ORDER granting [48-1] motion for Protective Order ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 01/29/2004)

Jan. 28, 2004

Jan. 28, 2004

PACER
79

ORDER granting [75-1] motion for Leave to File Sur-Rebuttal Memorandum in opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel Expert Disclosure and, in the Alternative, Moiton to Strike Expert Report and Bar Expert Testimony ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 01/29/2004)

Jan. 28, 2004

Jan. 28, 2004

PACER
80

SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Amend [14-1] case management order, and to Continue referring to: [47-2] motion to Continue Trial Date by plaintiffss (cwl) (Entered: 01/30/2004)

Jan. 30, 2004

Jan. 30, 2004

PACER
81

APPLICATION/MOTION by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System to Review (lbt) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

Feb. 13, 2004

Feb. 13, 2004

PACER
82

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Take Deposition Beyond Current Discovery Deadline (lbt) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

Feb. 17, 2004

Feb. 17, 2004

PACER
83

MOTION by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Extend Time for Seven (7) days, to and includinig March 2, 2004 in which to serve its Response to State Defendants' Rule 72 Objections to Magistrate's Order (lbt) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

Feb. 17, 2004

Feb. 17, 2004

PACER
84

ORDER mooting [25-2] motion to Continue Trial Date ( signed by Judge Henry T. Wingate ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 02/18/2004)

Feb. 17, 2004

Feb. 17, 2004

PACER
85

Notice of Service of Answers and Objections by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition to Defendant Lewis-Payton's First Request for Production of Documents - February 20, 2004. (lbt) Modified on 02/23/2004 (Entered: 02/23/2004)

Feb. 23, 2004

Feb. 23, 2004

PACER
86

ORDER granting [83-1] motion to Extend Time for Seven (7) days, to and includinig March 2, 2004 ( signed by Judge Henry T. Wingate ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 02/24/2004)

Feb. 24, 2004

Feb. 24, 2004

PACER
87

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition in opposition to [81-1] motion to Review by defendants (lbt) (Entered: 03/02/2004)

March 2, 2004

March 2, 2004

PACER
88

ORDER granting [82-1] motion to Take Deposition Beyond Current Discovery Deadline ( signed by Magistrate Judge James C. Sumner ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 03/17/2004)

March 16, 2004

March 16, 2004

PACER
89

Notice of Service of Responses by plaintiff Billy A., plaintiff Leroy K., plaintiff Angela M., plaintiff Kim M., plaintiff Mickey C., plaintiff MS Coalition Answers and Objections to Defendant Rica Lewis-Payton's Interrogatories (lbt) (Entered: 03/25/2004)

March 25, 2004

March 25, 2004

PACER
90

ORDER granting [83-1] motion to Extend Time for Seven (7) days, to and includinig March 2, 2004, Response to Motion reset to 3/2/04 for [81-1] motion to Review ( signed by Judge Henry T. Wingate ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 03/30/2004)

March 29, 2004

March 29, 2004

PACER
91

ORDER, Continuing Joint Motion to Continue Pre-Trial Conference and Trial Date, Set Case Management Order Deadlines Jury Trial 10/25/04 ; Final Pretrial Conference for 9/1/04 ; Discovery Cutoff 8/31/04 ; Motion Filing Deadline on 10/25/04 ; ( signed by Judge Henry T. Wingate ); copies mailed. (lbt) (Entered: 06/03/2004)

June 2, 2004

June 2, 2004

PACER
92

JOINT MOTION by plaintiffs Billy A., et al, plaintiffs MS Coalition, et al to Continue Pre-trial Conference and Trial Date (jkm) (Entered: 06/07/2004)

June 2, 2004

June 2, 2004

PACER
93

Notice of Service of Response by defendant Rica Lewis-Payton, defendant Janice Broome Brooks, defendant H. S. McMillian, defendant MS Protection System to Plaintiff's First Set of Inter (lbt) (Entered: 07/07/2004)

July 6, 2004

July 6, 2004

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Mississippi

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Olmstead Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 17, 2002

Closing Date: June 30, 2005

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are individuals with disabilities who are or will be unnecessarily institutionalized due to a lack of community-based services.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Steve Gold

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Mississippi Division of Medicaid, State

Mississippi Department of Human Services, State

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

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

Medicaid, 42 U.S.C §1396 (Title XIX of the Social Security Act)

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 2003 - 2008

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Reasonable Accommodation

Discrimination Prohibition

Monitor/Master

Monitoring

Issues

General:

Deinstitutionalization/decarceration

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

Wait lists

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Habilitation (training/treatment)

Disability and Disability Rights:

disability, unspecified

Integrated setting

Least restrictive environment

Mental impairment

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Benefit Source:

Medicaid