Case: Goodlaxson v. City of Baltimore

1:21-cv-01454 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: June 10, 2021

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Case Summary

This case is about sidewalk and street accessibility for people with mobility disabilities in Baltimore, Maryland. On June 10, 2021, three residents of Baltimore with mobility disabilities and the IMAGE Center of Maryland sued the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiffs, represented by lawyers from three disability rights groups and private counsel, sued under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 50…

This case is about sidewalk and street accessibility for people with mobility disabilities in Baltimore, Maryland. On June 10, 2021, three residents of Baltimore with mobility disabilities and the IMAGE Center of Maryland sued the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiffs, represented by lawyers from three disability rights groups and private counsel, sued under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The lawsuit sought a court order requiring Baltimore to ensure its sidewalks and streets are accessible to people with mobility disabilities and that future sidewalks and city projects comply with accessibility laws. In addition, the plaintiffs sought class certification to represent all people with a mobility disability who live in, work in, or will visit the City of Baltimore.The case was assigned to Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner and reassigned to Chief Judge James K. Bredar on July 8th, 2021.

On August 8th, the parties held a telephone conference and Judge Bredar issued an order referring the case for a settlement conference. Between August and December, 2021, the settlement was assigned to Judge Gesner, reassigned to Magistrate Judge Charles B. Day and then reassigned, again, back to Chief Judge Bredar. 

On April 21, 2022, the Judge ordered settlement-related discovery to begin, and as of August 2, 2023, discovery continues. On August 8, 2022, the Judge vacated all deadlines, other than settlement-related discovery deadlines.

As of September 27, 2023, the case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Ben Marvin-Vanderryn (10/1/2021)

Avery Coombe (10/16/2023)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60328934/parties/goodlaxson-v-mayor-and-city-council-of-baltimore/


Judge(s)

Bredar, James Kelleher (Maryland)

Gesner, Beth P. (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ballart, Elizabeth (Maryland)

Dardarian, Linda M. (California)

Fox, Timothy Patrick (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:21-cv-01454

Docket [PACER]

Goodlaxson v. Mayor and City of Baltimore

Sept. 28, 2021

Sept. 28, 2021

Docket
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1:21-cv-01454

Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore

June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021

Complaint

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60328934/goodlaxson-v-mayor-and-city-council-of-baltimore/

Last updated Feb. 23, 2024, 3:08 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0416-9322821.), filed by Janice Jackson, Susan Goodlaxson, Keyonna Mayo, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth, Inc. d/b/a The IMAGE Center of Maryland. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Warren, Corinne) (Entered: 06/10/2021)

June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021

Clearinghouse
2

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth, Inc. d/b/a The IMAGE Center of Maryland, Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo (Warren, Corinne) (Entered: 06/10/2021)

June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021

PACER
3

NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner. Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo or counsel for Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Pilot Project Procedures which can be downloaded here. Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded here, counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded here. To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 6/25/2021. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

PACER
4

Case Management Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner on 6/11/2021. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

PACER
5

Summons Issued 21 days as to Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

PACER
6

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Linda M. Dardarian (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9338352.) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021

PACER
7

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ginger L. Grimes (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9338441.) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021

PACER
8

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Martha M. Lafferty (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9338464.) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021

PACER
9

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Timothy P. Fox (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9338486.) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Federal court admissions)(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021

PACER
10

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rebecca Rodgers (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9338605.) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021

PACER
11

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Ginger L Grimes. Directing attorney Ginger L Grimes to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 6/22/2021. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

PACER
12

QC NOTICE: 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Susan Goodlaxson, Keyonna Mayo, Janice Jackson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc. needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

PACER
13

QC NOTICE: 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by Susan Goodlaxson, Keyonna Mayo, Janice Jackson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc. needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

PACER
14

QC NOTICE: 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Susan Goodlaxson, Keyonna Mayo, Janice Jackson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc. needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

PACER
15

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Martha M. Lafferty by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo. The fee has already been paid.(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

PACER
16

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Timothy P. Fox by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Federal court admissions). The fee has already been paid.(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

PACER
17

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rebecca Rodgers by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo. The fee has already been paid.(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

PACER
18

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 15 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Martha M Lafferty. Directing attorney Martha M Lafferty to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 6/23/2021. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

June 23, 2021

June 23, 2021

PACER
19

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 16 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Timothy P Fox. Directing attorney Timothy P Fox to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 6/23/2021. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

June 23, 2021

June 23, 2021

PACER
20

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 17 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Rebecca Rodgers. Directing attorney Rebecca Rodgers to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 6/23/2021. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

June 23, 2021

June 23, 2021

PACER
21

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Linda M Dardarian. Directing attorney Linda M Dardarian to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 6/23/2021. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

June 23, 2021

June 23, 2021

PACER
23

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Janice Jackson, Susan Goodlaxson, Keyonna Mayo, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc.. All Defendants.(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

June 25, 2021

June 25, 2021

PACER
24

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, Consent Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zollicoffer, Thurman) (Entered: 07/01/2021)

July 1, 2021

July 1, 2021

PACER
25

ORDER granting 24 Defendant's Consent Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner on 7/1/2021. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2021)

July 1, 2021

July 1, 2021

PACER
26

NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner. Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore or counsel for Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Pilot Project Procedures which can be downloaded here. Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded here, counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded here. To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 7/16/2021. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2021)

July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021

PACER

Case Assigned/Reassigned

July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

PACER

Case Reassigned to Chief Judge James K. Bredar. Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

PACER
28

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, Mayor & City Council of Baltimore's Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore.(Zollicoffer, Thurman) (Entered: 08/11/2021)

Aug. 11, 2021

Aug. 11, 2021

RECAP
29

Correspondence re: Proposed Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 08/11/2021)

Aug. 11, 2021

Aug. 11, 2021

PACER

Telephone Conference

Aug. 25, 2021

Aug. 25, 2021

PACER

Scheduled Telephone Conference held on 8/25/2021 before Chief Judge James K. Bredar.(Court Reporter: None) (mds, Deputy Clerk)

Aug. 25, 2021

Aug. 25, 2021

PACER
30

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner for settlement conference. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 8/25/2021. (chs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/25/2021)

Aug. 25, 2021

Aug. 25, 2021

PACER
31

ORDER re: Telephone Scheduling Conference. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 8/25/2021. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/26/2021)

Aug. 26, 2021

Aug. 26, 2021

RECAP
32

ORDER Scheduling Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner on 9/1/2021. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/01/2021)

Sept. 1, 2021

Sept. 1, 2021

PACER
33

NOTICE of Appearance by Dawn S Lettman on behalf of Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore (Lettman, Dawn) (Entered: 09/16/2021)

Sept. 16, 2021

Sept. 16, 2021

PACER
34

NOTICE of Change of Address by Timothy P Fox (Fox, Timothy) (Entered: 09/28/2021)

Sept. 28, 2021

Sept. 28, 2021

PACER
35

QC NOTICE: 34 Notice of Change of Address filed by Susan Goodlaxson, Keyonna Mayo, Janice Jackson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc. was filed incorrectly. **Please make address change by selecting Utilities > Your Account > Manage Your Account. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/28/2021)

Sept. 28, 2021

Sept. 28, 2021

PACER

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Nov. 12, 2021

Nov. 12, 2021

PACER

Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Charles B. Day for Settlement. Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

Nov. 12, 2021

Nov. 12, 2021

PACER

Settlement Conference

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

PACER

Settlement Conference held on 11/18/2021 before Magistrate Judge Charles B. Day. (babs, Chambers)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

PACER
36

Request for Status Report Settlement Conference Status Report due by 1/12/2022. Report should be emailed to the Chambers of Judge Day and not filed on CM/ECF. (babs, Chambers) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

PACER

Add and Terminate Judges

Dec. 9, 2021

Dec. 9, 2021

PACER

Magistrate Judge Charles B. Day no longer assigned to case. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk)

Dec. 9, 2021

Dec. 9, 2021

PACER
37

PAPERLESS ORDER. The SCHEDULING TELEPHONE CONFERENCE that was previously set in for 1/6/22 at 4:00 p.m. is RESCHEDULED to 5:30 p.m. on that same date. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 12/23/2021. (vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 12/23/2021)

Dec. 23, 2021

Dec. 23, 2021

PACER
38

PAPERLESS ORDER. The TELEPHONE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE that was previously set in for 1/6/22 (ECF No. 31) is VACATED. Rather, the parties are DIRECTED to email the Status Report due on 1/12/22 to the Chambers of Judge Bredar as well as Judge Day. That report should also advise on whether or not it is appropriate for the Court to set in a Scheduling Conference and Proposed Scheduling Order in the immediate future. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 12/27/2021. (vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 12/27/2021)

Dec. 27, 2021

Dec. 27, 2021

PACER
39

Correspondence re: Proposed Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 01/12/2022)

Jan. 12, 2022

Jan. 12, 2022

PACER

Telephone Conference

March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

PACER

Scheduled Telephone Conference held on 3/24/2022 before Chief Judge James K. Bredar.(Court Reporter: None) (mdss, Deputy Clerk)

March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

PACER
40

ORDER directing that within 14 days of this Order, the Parties shall file a joint proposal identifying the scope of documents that will facilitate the parties' ongoing settlement discussions and a draft Order purporting to require production of the same in the near term. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 3/24/2022. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

March 25, 2022

March 25, 2022

PACER
41

Joint MOTION for Discovery by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Draft Order)(Fox, Timothy) (Entered: 04/08/2022)

April 8, 2022

April 8, 2022

PACER
42

MARGINAL ORDER denying 41 Joint Proposal on Settlement-Related Discovery. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 4/11/2022. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

April 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

PACER
43

Amended MOTION for Discovery by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Draft Order)(Fox, Timothy) (Entered: 04/19/2022)

April 19, 2022

April 19, 2022

PACER
44

ORDER on Settlement-Related Discovery. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 4/20/2022. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/21/2022)

April 21, 2022

April 21, 2022

PACER
45

PAPERLESS ORDER. The TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE that was previously set in for 5/18/22 is RESCHEDULED to 7/1/22 at 11:30 a.m. Counsel for the Plaintiff is directed to arrange for and distribute conference call information to counsel and Judge Bredar's chambers. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 5/3/2022. (vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 05/03/2022)

May 3, 2022

May 3, 2022

PACER
46

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Warren, Corinne) (Entered: 05/04/2022)

May 4, 2022

May 4, 2022

PACER
47

MARGINAL ORDER granting 46 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Corinne Warren terminated. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 5/4/2022. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/05/2022)

May 5, 2022

May 5, 2022

PACER
48

MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Joint Motion to Amend Order on Settlement-Related Discovery by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore.(Zollicoffer, Thurman) (Entered: 05/05/2022)

May 5, 2022

May 5, 2022

PACER
49

QC NOTICE: 48 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 48 . (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/06/2022)

May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022

PACER
50

NOTICE by Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore re 48 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Joint Motion to Amend Order on Settlement-Related Discovery PROPOSED ORDER (Zollicoffer, Thurman) (Entered: 05/06/2022)

May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022

PACER
51

ORDER granting 48 Joint Motion to Amend Order on Settlement-Related Discovery. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 5/6/2022. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/06/2022)

May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022

PACER
52

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elizabeth Ballart (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-9970113.) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Prater, David) (Entered: 06/02/2022)

June 2, 2022

June 2, 2022

PACER
53

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 06/15/2022)

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

PACER
54

QC NOTICE: 53 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Susan Goodlaxson, Keyonna Mayo, Janice Jackson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc. was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 53 . (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/2022)

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

PACER
55

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 52 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Elizabeth Ballart. Directing attorney Elizabeth Ballart to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 6/15/2022. (dm4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/2022)

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

PACER
56

NOTICE by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo re 53 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs Proposed Order (Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 06/15/2022)

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

PACER
57

ORDER granting 53 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Martha M Lafferty terminated. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 6/16/2022. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/17/2022)

June 17, 2022

June 17, 2022

PACER
58

MOTION to Continue Status Conference (Stipulated) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order on Stipulated Motion)(Fox, Timothy) (Entered: 06/28/2022)

June 28, 2022

June 28, 2022

PACER
59

ORDER granting 58 Stipulated Motion to Continue Status Conference. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 6/28/2022. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/28/2022)

June 28, 2022

June 28, 2022

PACER
60

PAPERLESS ORDER. The STATUS TELEPHONE CONFERENCE that was previously set in for 8/8/22 at 10:00 a.m. is RESCHEDULED to 2:00 p.m. on that same date. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 8/4/2022. (vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

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Status Conference

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

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Telephone Status Conference held on 8/8/2022 before Chief Judge James K. Bredar. (jks, Deputy Clerk)

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

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61

ORDER vacating any deadlines previously set in this case, other than those for settlement-related discovery. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 8/9/2022. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

Aug. 9, 2022

Aug. 9, 2022

RECAP
62

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Madeleine Reichman (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10213035.) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Prater, David) (Entered: 10/17/2022)

Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

PACER
63

PAPERLESS ORDER. The STATUS TELEPHONE CONFERENCE that was previously set in for 11/9/22 is RESCHEDULED to 11/10/22 at 10:00 a.m. Counsel for the Plaintiff is directed to arrange for and distribute conference call information to the parties and Judge Bredar's chambers. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 10/18/2022. (vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 10/18/2022)

Oct. 18, 2022

Oct. 18, 2022

PACER
64

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 62 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Madeleine Reichman. Directing attorney Madeleine Reichman to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 10/26/2022. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/2022)

Oct. 26, 2022

Oct. 26, 2022

PACER
65

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Fox, Timothy) (Entered: 11/08/2022)

Nov. 8, 2022

Nov. 8, 2022

PACER
66

PAPERLESS ORDER re 65 Status Report filed by Susan Goodlaxson, Keyonna Mayo, Janice Jackson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc. The STATUS REPORT is APPROVED. The STATUS TELEPHONE CONFERENCE that was previously set in for 11/10/22 is RESCHEDULED to 2/17/23 at 10:00 a.m. Counsel for the Plaintiff is directed to arrange for and distribute conference call information to the parties and Judge Bredar's chambers. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 11/8/2022. (vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 11/08/2022)

Nov. 8, 2022

Nov. 8, 2022

PACER
67

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ballart, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/06/2022)

Dec. 6, 2022

Dec. 6, 2022

PACER
68

ORDER granting 67 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs. Attorney Elizabeth Ballart terminated. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 12/7/2022. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/08/2022)

Dec. 8, 2022

Dec. 8, 2022

PACER
69

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jinny Kim (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10429643.) by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo(Prater, David) (Entered: 02/13/2023)

Feb. 13, 2023

Feb. 13, 2023

PACER
70

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 69 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jinny Kim. Directing attorney Jinny Kim to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/14/2023. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/14/2023)

Feb. 14, 2023

Feb. 14, 2023

PACER
71

Status Report Submitted regarding settlement negotiations by Susan Goodlaxson, Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Inc., Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo (Kim, Jinny) (Entered: 02/16/2023)

Feb. 16, 2023

Feb. 16, 2023

PACER

Telephone Conference re: Scheduling held on 2/17/2023 before Chief Judge James K. Bredar. (jks, Deputy Clerk)

Feb. 17, 2023

Feb. 17, 2023

PACER
72

PAPERLESS ORDER. A STATUS TELEPHONE CONFERENCE is set in for 5/19/23 at 11:30 a.m. Counsel for the Plaintiff is directed to arrange for and distribute conference call information to the parties and Judge Bredar's chambers. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 2/17/2023. (vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 02/17/2023)

Feb. 17, 2023

Feb. 17, 2023

PACER
73

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey for Settlement Conference. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 2/17/2023. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/2023)

Feb. 17, 2023

Feb. 17, 2023

PACER
74

PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING IN a Status Zoom conference on March 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with counsel only. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey on 2/21/2023. (bljs-chambers) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

PACER

Zoom Conference held on 3/13/2023 before Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey. (dg4s, Deputy Clerk)

March 13, 2023

March 13, 2023

PACER
75

PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING IN a Zoom Conference on March 22, 2023 and a Zoom Mediation on May 4, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey on 3/14/2023. (blj) (Entered: 03/14/2023)

March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023

PACER

Status Conference held on 3/22/2023 before Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey. (rc2s, Deputy Clerk)

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

PACER
76

NOTICE of Appearance by Zoe A Rydzewski on behalf of All Defendants (Rydzewski, Zoe) (Entered: 04/17/2023)

April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023

PACER
77

PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING IN a Settlement Conference for May 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey on 4/28/2023. (blj) (Entered: 04/28/2023)

April 28, 2023

April 28, 2023

PACER
78

ORDER rescheduling the Status Telephone Conference to 6/27/2023 at 11:30 a.m. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 4/28/2023. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/28/2023)

April 28, 2023

April 28, 2023

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79

NOTICE of Appearance by Peter Woodward Sheehan on behalf of Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore (Sheehan, Peter) (Entered: 05/01/2023)

May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023

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Telephone Conference re Settlement Conference held on 5/3/2023 before Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey. (cw6s, Deputy Clerk)

May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023

PACER

Telephone Conference re Settlement held on 5/4/2023 before Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey. (cw6s, Deputy Clerk)

May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023

PACER

Telephone Conference held on 5/22/2023 before Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey. (dg4s, Deputy Clerk)

May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023

PACER
80

PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING IN a Supplemental Settlement Conference on July 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey on 6/5/2023. (blj) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

PACER
81

ORDER vacating the previous set status telephone conference and rescheduling to 8/11/2023 at 11:30 a.m. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 6/5/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

PACER
82

LETTER ORDER confirming the dates for the next few mediation sessions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey on 6/14/2023. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/14/2023)

June 14, 2023

June 14, 2023

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Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 10, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All people with mobility disabilities who live in, work in, or will visit the City of Baltimore

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

City of Baltimore (Baltimore, Baltimore City), City

Mayor (Baltimore), City

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

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

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General:

Access to public accommodations - governmental

Barrier Removal

Disability and Disability Rights:

Sidewalks

Mobility impairment

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)