Case: P.V. v. School District of Philadelphia

2:11-cv-04027 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: June 20, 2011

Closed Date: 2017

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Case Summary

On June 20, 2011, Philadelphia school children with autism filed a class action lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and relevant state law. The plaintiffs, represented by attorneys from the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia and private counsel, sought declaratory …

On June 20, 2011, Philadelphia school children with autism filed a class action lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and relevant state law. The plaintiffs, represented by attorneys from the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia and private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief, alleging that the District's Automatic Autism Transfer Policy was illegal under the IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA. The challenged policy routinely transferred students with autism from school to school at a certain age solely because they were disabled as a result of autism.

On October 31, 2011, the District Court (Judge Legrome D. Davis) denied the defendant's motion to strike class action allegations and motion to dismiss the suit. P.V. ex rel. Valentin v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2011 WL 5127850 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 31, 2011).

On February 19, 2013, Judge Davis granted the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment in part and denied it in part and granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment in part and denied in part. P.V. ex rel. Valentin v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2013 WL 618540 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 19, 2013). The Court concluded that the policy violated the IDEA, but that it did not violate Section 504 or the ADA. The Court ordered the school district to alter its policy to meet the procedural requirements under the IDEA and provide parents the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process regarding the educational placement of their autistic children.

In addition, the Court granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. P.V. ex rel. Valentin v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 289 F.R.D. 227, 228 (E.D. Pa. 2013). The class included all children with autism in the School District of Philadelphia in grades Kindergarten through eight who had been transferred, were in the process of being transferred, or were at risk of being transferred, as a result of the School District's upper-leveling process; the parents and guardians of those children; and future members of the class.

The parties entered into settlement negotiations in May 2013. The parties filed their preliminary settlement agreement on April 15, 2014. The proposed class settlement:

(1) required the district to publish a list of all of its schools with autistic-support classrooms and provide notice of these schools in two separate letters to the parents of children with autism,

(2) allowed class members to retain their individual rights to challenge the circumstances of their particular transfers, and

(3) provided for the court to retain jurisdiction over the agreement's settlement through Jan. 2, 2017, though the agreement was to remain enforceable after this time.

The parties also agreed to $325,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs. The court granted final approval of the agreement on June 4, 2014.

The settlement ended in 2017 without any further litigation. The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Emma Bao (6/5/2013)

Virginia Weeks (11/8/2017)

People

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Judge(s)

Davis, Legrome D. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bowers, Daniel G. (District of Columbia)

Kelly, Tara L. (Pennsylvania)

Kerr, Sonja D. (Pennsylvania)

Krause, Cheryl (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

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Docket [Pacer]

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Complaint

June 20, 2011

June 20, 2011

Complaint
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Memorandum

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Order/Opinion

2011 WL 2011

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Developmental Disabilities Consultation

June 8, 2012

June 8, 2012

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
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Memorandum and Order [including injunction]

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Feb. 19, 2013

Feb. 19, 2013

Order/Opinion

2013 WL 2013

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Memorandum [Class certification] and Order

Feb. 19, 2013

Feb. 19, 2013

Order/Opinion

289 F.R.D. 289

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Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement

P.V. v. The School District of Philadelphia

April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

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COMPLAINT against ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 045165.), filed by M.M., R.S., P.V., J.V..(rt) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/21/2011: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form) # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (rt). (Entered: 06/21/2011)

June 20, 2011

June 20, 2011

Summons Issued as to ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. Four Forwarded To: Counsel on June 21, 2011 (rt) (Entered: 06/21/2011)

June 20, 2011

June 20, 2011

2

NOTICE of Appearance by DARLA D. WOODRING on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. with Certificate of Service(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 06/23/2011)

June 23, 2011

June 23, 2011

3

NOTICE of Appearance by CHERYL A. KRAUSE on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. with Certificate of Service(KRAUSE, CHERYL) (Entered: 06/23/2011)

June 23, 2011

June 23, 2011

4

NOTICE of Appearance by TARA L. KELLY on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. with Certificate of Service(KELLY, TARA) (Entered: 06/23/2011)

June 23, 2011

June 23, 2011

5

NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID SMITH on behalf of ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS (SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 07/14/2011)

July 14, 2011

July 14, 2011

6

SUMMONS Returned Executed by M.M., R.S., P.V., J.V. re: William Alexander served Summons and Complaint upon ARLENE ACKERMAN by Summons in a Civil Action. ARLENE ACKERMAN served on 7/6/2011, answer due 7/27/2011. (WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

July 27, 2011

July 27, 2011

8

SUMMONS Returned Executed by M.M., R.S., P.V., J.V. re: Williams Alexander served Summons and Complaint upon THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA by Summons in a Civil Action. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA served on 7/6/2011, answer due 7/27/2011. (WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

July 27, 2011

July 27, 2011

9

SUMMONS Returned Executed by M.M., R.S., P.V., J.V. re: William Alexander served Summons and Complaint upon LINDA WILLIAMS by Service to Betty Prizill. LINDA WILLIAMS served on 7/6/2011, answer due 7/27/2011. (WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

July 27, 2011

July 27, 2011

10

Stipulation Extending Time to Answer the complaint. ARLENE ACKERMAN answer due 8/26/2011; THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA answer due 8/26/2011; THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION answer due 8/26/2011; LINDA WILLIAMS answer due 8/26/2011, with Clerk's approval. (jl, ) (Entered: 07/28/2011)

July 28, 2011

July 28, 2011

11

MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A−F)(SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/26/2011)

Aug. 26, 2011

Aug. 26, 2011

12

MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Class Action Allegations filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/26/2011)

Aug. 26, 2011

Aug. 26, 2011

13

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS WILL HAVE UNTIL AND INCLUDING 9/30/11 TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 9/6/11. 9/6/11 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 09/06/2011)

Sept. 6, 2011

Sept. 6, 2011

14

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Class Certification Motion filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Brief, certificate of service.(RUBIN, JEFFREY) (Entered: 09/19/2011)

Sept. 19, 2011

Sept. 19, 2011

15

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO MOVE FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED. PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THEIR MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION ON OR BEFORE THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF DISCOVERY IN THIS MATTER; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 9/26/11. 9/28/11 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 09/28/2011)

Sept. 28, 2011

Sept. 28, 2011

18

RESPONSE to Motion re 12 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Class Action Allegations filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.., with CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (tomg, ) (Entered: 10/03/2011)

Sept. 30, 2011

Sept. 30, 2011

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MEMORANDUM of Law in Opposition to Defendants' MOTION to Dismiss together with Certificate of Service filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. (ti, ) (Entered: 10/03/2011)

Sept. 30, 2011

Sept. 30, 2011

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EXHIBITS A AND B TO DEFENDANTS MOTIONT TO DISMISS by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.. (kk, ) (Entered: 10/03/2011)

Sept. 30, 2011

Sept. 30, 2011

16

RESPONSE to Motion re 12 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Class Action Allegations filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B)(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 10/01/2011)

Oct. 1, 2011

Oct. 1, 2011

17

RESPONSE in Opposition re 11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 10/01/2011)

Oct. 1, 2011

Oct. 1, 2011

21

MOTION for Leave to file REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF 11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS, (REPLY BRIEF ATTACHED). (Attachments: # 1 Reply Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(SMITH, DAVID) Modified on 10/11/2011 (nd). Modified on 10/12/2011 (afm, ). (Entered: 10/07/2011)

Oct. 7, 2011

Oct. 7, 2011

22

MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendants' Motion to Strike Class Action Allegations filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Brief, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Brief in Support of Motion to Strike Class Action Allegations)(SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 10/07/2011)

Oct. 7, 2011

Oct. 7, 2011

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS IS GRANTED. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS IS DENIED. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 10/31/11. 10/31/11 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

RECAP
24

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS IS GRANTED. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS IS DENIED. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 10/31/11. 10/31/11 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

RECAP
25

DEFENDANTS REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS. (jl, ) (Entered: 10/31/2011)

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

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DEFENDANTS REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS. (jl, ) (Entered: 10/31/2011)

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

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Administrative Record. (jl, ) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

Nov. 7, 2011

Nov. 7, 2011

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NOTICE of Appearance by BENJAMIN D. WANGER on behalf of ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS with Certificate of Service(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 11/09/2011)

Nov. 9, 2011

Nov. 9, 2011

29

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS with affirmative defenses, Certificate of Service. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 11/16/2011 (nd, ). (Entered: 11/14/2011)

Nov. 14, 2011

Nov. 14, 2011

30

NOTICE of Hearing: RULE 16 CONFERENCE SET FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011, AT 4:30 P.M. IN JUDGE CHAMBERS ROOM 6614 BEFORE THE HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS. 11/29/2011 ENTERED, COPIES EMAILED, AND MAILED. (miah,) (Entered: 11/29/2011)

Nov. 29, 2011

Nov. 29, 2011

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NOTICE of Hearing: RULE 16 CONFERENCE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011, AT 3:00 P.M. IN JUDGE CHAMBERS ROOM 6614 BEFORE THE HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS. 12/7/2011 ENTERED, COPIES EMAILED, AND MAILED. (miah,) (Entered: 12/07/2011)

Dec. 7, 2011

Dec. 7, 2011

32

Discovery Plan by All Parties.(RUBIN, JEFFREY) (Entered: 12/09/2011)

Dec. 9, 2011

Dec. 9, 2011

33

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS: Pretrial Conference held on 12/13/11. (jl, ) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

Dec. 13, 2011

Dec. 13, 2011

34

SCHEDULING ORDER THAT ALL DISCOVERY SHALL CLOSE ON 5/25/12. PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION SHALL BE FILED BY 6/15/12. DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 6/15/12; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 12/14/11. 12/14/11 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 12/14/2011)

Dec. 14, 2011

Dec. 14, 2011

35

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by TARA L. KELLY on behalf of All Plaintiffs (KELLY, TARA) (Entered: 02/17/2012)

Feb. 17, 2012

Feb. 17, 2012

36

NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID J. STANOCH on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S. with Certificate of Service(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 02/17/2012)

Feb. 17, 2012

Feb. 17, 2012

37

MOTION to Compel The Production of Documents and Responses to Interrogatories, and Request for Expedited Briefing filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Memorandum, Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I)(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 02/17/2012)

Feb. 17, 2012

Feb. 17, 2012

38

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by JEFFREY W. RUBIN on behalf of All Plaintiffs (RUBIN, JEFFREY) (Entered: 02/21/2012)

Feb. 21, 2012

Feb. 21, 2012

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 37 MOTION to Compel The Production of Documents and Responses to Interrogatories, and Request for Expedited Briefing . RESPONSES DUE BY 2/27/2012. (jl, ) (Entered: 02/22/2012)

Feb. 22, 2012

Feb. 22, 2012

39

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS EXPEDITED MOTION TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS IS GRANTED. ANY BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 2/27/12; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/22/12. 2/22/12 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 02/22/2012)

Feb. 22, 2012

Feb. 22, 2012

40

RESPONSE to Motion re 37 MOTION to Compel The Production of Documents and Responses to Interrogatories, and Request for Expedited Briefing filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 02/27/2012)

Feb. 27, 2012

Feb. 27, 2012

41

MEMORANDUM ORDER AND OPINION THAT PLAINTIFFS EXPEDITED MOTION TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. ALL DISCOVERY SHALL CLOSE ON 6/11/12. PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATIONN SHALL BE FILED BY 6/25/12. DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 6/25/12; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/1/12. 3/1/12 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012

RECAP

Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: DISCOVERY DUE BY 6/11/2012. MOTIONS DUE BY 6/25/2012. (jl, ) (Entered: 03/01/2012)

March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012

42

MOTION for Clarification Plaintiffs' Motion for Minor Clarification of the Court's March 1, 2012 Order filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 03/05/2012)

March 5, 2012

March 5, 2012

43

RESPONSE to Motion re 42 MOTION for Clarification Plaintiffs' Motion for Minor Clarification of the Court's March 1, 2012 Order filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

March 8, 2012

March 8, 2012

44

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR MINOR CLARIFICATION OF THE COURT'S 3/1/12 ORDER IS DENIED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/9/12.3/9/12 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 03/09/2012)

March 9, 2012

March 9, 2012

45

APPLICATION by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. FOR DANIEL G. BOWERS TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, STATEMENT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (FEE PAID) (jl, ) (Entered: 04/13/2012)

April 13, 2012

April 13, 2012

47

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF DANIEL G. BOWERS TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 5/9/12. 5/9/12 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 05/09/2012)

May 9, 2012

May 9, 2012

48

MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Memorandum in Support, Proposed Order, Certificate of Service. RESPONSES DUE BY 8/3/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25−1, # 26 Exhibit 25−2, # 27 Exhibit 26, # 28 Exhibit 27, # 29 Exhibit 28, # 30 Exhibit 29, # 31 Exhibit 30−1, # 32 Exhibit 30−2, # 33 Exhibit 31−1, # 34 Exhibit 31−2, # 35 Exhibit 31−3, # 36 Exhibit 32, # 37 Exhibit 33)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 07/13/2012)

July 13, 2012

July 13, 2012

49

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit P, # 18 Exhibit Q, # 19 Exhibit R, # 20 Exhibit S, # 21 Exhibit T, # 22 Exhibit U, # 23 Exhibit V)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 08/03/2012)

Aug. 3, 2012

Aug. 3, 2012

50

Memorandum in Opposition re 48 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/6/2012 (lisad, ). (Entered: 08/03/2012)

Aug. 3, 2012

Aug. 3, 2012

51

MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23, # 25 Exhibit 24, # 26 Exhibit 25, # 27 Exhibit 26, # 28 Exhibit 27, # 29 Exhibit 28, # 30 Exhibit 29, # 31 Exhibit 30, # 32 Exhibit 31, # 33 Exhibit 32, # 34 Exhibit 33, # 35 Exhibit 34−1, # 36 Exhibit 34−2, # 37 Exhibit 34−3, # 38 Exhibit 35, # 39 Exhibit 36, # 40 Exhibit 37−1, # 41 Exhibit 37−2, # 42 Exhibit 38, # 43 Exhibit 39, # 44 Exhibit 40)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/03/2012)

Aug. 3, 2012

Aug. 3, 2012

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MOTION for Leave to File Joint Motion For Leave to File Replies and to Amend Briefing Schedule filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S., THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A−−Proposed Stipulated Amended Scheduling Order)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/06/2012)

Aug. 6, 2012

Aug. 6, 2012

53

ORDER THAT THE JOINT MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLIES AND TO AMEND BRIEFING SCHEDULE (DOC. NO. 52) IS GRANTED. AS STIPULATED THE PARTIES MAY FILE REPLY MEMORANDA ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE: PLAINTIFFS' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 8/30/2012. DEFENDANTS' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 8/30/2012. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ARE AS OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 08/20/2012.08/20/2012 ENTERED AND COPIES E−MAILED.(jmf, ) (Entered: 08/20/2012)

Aug. 20, 2012

Aug. 20, 2012

54

RESPONSE in Opposition re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Response to Undisputed Facts, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

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EXHIBIT 1 to 5 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit 3, # 3 Exhibit 4, # 4 Exhibit 5)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (md). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

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EXHIBIT 6 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (nd, ). Modified on 8/30/2012 (md). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

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EXHIBIT 7 to 8 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 8)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (md). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

58

EXHIBIT 9 to 11 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 10, # 2 Exhibit 11)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (nd, ). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

59

EXHIBIT 12 to 14 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 13, # 2 Exhibit 14)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (nd, ). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

60

EXHIBIT 15 to 18 to 54 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 16, # 2 Exhibit 17, # 3 Exhibit 18)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 8/30/2012 (nd, ). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

61

RESPONSE in Support re 48 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification Reply Memorandum in Further Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 34, # 2 Exhibit 35, # 3 Exhibit 36, # 4 Exhibit 37, # 5 Exhibit 38, # 6 Exhibit 39, # 7 Exhibit 40, # 8 Exhibit 41, # 9 Exhibit 42, # 10 Exhibit 43, # 11 Exhibit 44, # 12 Exhibit 45)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

62

Memorandum In Opposition re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Response to Statement of Material Facts, # 2 Exhibit 41, # 3 Exhibit 42, # 4 Exhibit 43, # 5 Exhibit 44, # 6 Exhibit 45, # 7 Exhibit 46, # 8 Exhibit 47, # 9 Exhibit 48, # 10 Exhibit 49, # 11 Exhibit 50, # 12 Exhibit 51, # 13 Exhibit 52, # 14 Exhibit 53, # 15 Exhibit 54)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

63

REPLY in Further Support of the 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 9/13/2012 (fh) (Entered: 09/11/2012)

Sept. 11, 2012

Sept. 11, 2012

64

Reply Memorandum in Further Support of PLAINTIFFS' 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S., Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 55, # 2 Exhibit 56, # 3 Exhibit 57, # 4 Exhibit 58, # 5 Exhibit 59, # 6 Exhibit 60)(STANOCH, DAVID) Modified on 9/13/2012 (fh) (Entered: 09/11/2012)

Sept. 11, 2012

Sept. 11, 2012

65

MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of their Motion for Summary Judgment filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Memorandum, Brief, Affidavit, Declaration, Certificate of Counsel or Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 − Surreply, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 09/20/2012)

Sept. 20, 2012

Sept. 20, 2012

66

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SURREPLY IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 9/27/12. 9/27/12 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Main Document 66 replaced on 9/28/2012) (afm, ). (Entered: 09/27/2012)

Sept. 27, 2012

Sept. 27, 2012

67

SURREPLY OF DEFENDANTS ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (jl, ) (Entered: 09/27/2012)

Sept. 27, 2012

Sept. 27, 2012

68

NOTICE by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 10/05/2012)

Oct. 5, 2012

Oct. 5, 2012

69

MOTION for Leave to File Plainitiffs' Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum of Law to Address Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority, and in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(STANOCH, DAVID) (Entered: 10/09/2012)

Oct. 9, 2012

Oct. 9, 2012

70

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW TO ADDRESS DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 10/9/12. 10/11/12 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 10/11/2012)

Oct. 11, 2012

Oct. 11, 2012

71

PLAINTIFFS' SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW TO ADDRESS DEFENDANTS NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY AND IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jl, ) (Entered: 10/11/2012)

Oct. 11, 2012

Oct. 11, 2012

72

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/19/13. 2/19/13 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

Feb. 19, 2013

Feb. 19, 2013

RECAP
73

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED. THIS ACTION IS CERTIFIED AS A CLASS ACTION PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 23 (a) AND 23 (b)(2). THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA AND DECHERT LLP ARE APPOINTED AS CLASS COUNSEL; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/19/13. 2/19/13 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

Feb. 19, 2013

Feb. 19, 2013

RECAP
74

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/19/13. 2/19/13 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

Feb. 19, 2013

Feb. 19, 2013

RECAP
75

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO CLOSE THIS MATTER FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES; ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 2/19/13. 2/19/13 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, )

Feb. 19, 2013

Feb. 19, 2013

RECAP
76

MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), filed by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 02/27/2013)

Feb. 27, 2013

Feb. 27, 2013

77

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion For Attorney's Fees and Costs filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Motion and Memorandum.(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 03/01/2013)

March 1, 2013

March 1, 2013

78

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO MOVE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/6/13.3/6/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 03/06/2013)

March 6, 2013

March 6, 2013

79

RESPONSE in Opposition re 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 03/13/2013)

March 13, 2013

March 13, 2013

80

SUGGESTION OF DEATH Upon the Record as to Arlene Ackerman by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 03/15/2013)

March 15, 2013

March 15, 2013

81

ORDER THAT COUNSEL SHALL APPEAR AT 2:00 P.M. ON 4/16/13 FOR ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA'S OUTSTANDING MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/18/13. 3/18/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 03/18/2013)

March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

82

MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Reconsideration filed by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS.Certificate of Service.(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 03/20/2013)

March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

83

ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND TO ALTER OR AMENDED JUDDGMENT IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT MUST FILE ITS REPLY BRIEF ON OR BEFORE 3/25/13; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 3/20/13. 3/21/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 03/21/2013)

March 21, 2013

March 21, 2013

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), . REPLIES DUE BY 3/25/2013. (md) (Entered: 03/22/2013)

March 21, 2013

March 21, 2013

84

REPLY Brief in Support re 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), filed by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA. (WANGER, BENJAMIN) Modified on 3/26/2013 (lisad, ). (Entered: 03/25/2013)

March 25, 2013

March 25, 2013

85

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS: Motion Hearing held on 4/16/13 re 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), filed by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Court Reporter: DONNA CROCE. (jl, ) (Entered: 04/18/2013)

April 18, 2013

April 18, 2013

86

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by DANIEL G. BOWERS on behalf of J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S.(BOWERS, DANIEL) (Entered: 04/19/2013)

April 19, 2013

April 19, 2013

87

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4/16/13 before Judge DAVIS. Court Reporter: DONNA CROCE. ORAL ARGUMENT (jl, ) (Entered: 04/25/2013)

April 25, 2013

April 25, 2013

89

NOTICE by ARLENE ACKERMAN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, THE SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION, LINDA WILLIAMS re 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), of Supplemental Authority (SMITH, DAVID) (Entered: 05/13/2013)

May 13, 2013

May 13, 2013

90

MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law filed by J.V., M.M., P.V., R.S..Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum of Law. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Memorandum of Law))(WOODRING, DARLA) (Entered: 05/22/2013)

May 22, 2013

May 22, 2013

91

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW IS GRANTED. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO FILE PLAINTIFFS SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM (DOC. 90−1) AS A REPLY BRIEF IN THIS CASE.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 5/23/13. 5/23/13 ENTERED AND COPIES EMAILED.(rf, ) (Entered: 05/23/2013)

May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013

92

PLAINTIFFS SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN RESPONSETO DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORTOF DEFENDANTS OF MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE(rf, ) (Entered: 05/23/2013)

May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013

93

REPLY to Response to Motion re 90 MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law filed by THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A −− Reply Brief)(WANGER, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 05/29/2013)

May 29, 2013

May 29, 2013

94

AMENDED TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4/16/13 before Judge DAVIS. Court Reporter: DONNA CROCE. ORAL ARGUMENT (jl, ) (Entered: 06/03/2013)

June 3, 2013

June 3, 2013

95

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S LETTER REQUESTING AN ADDITIONAL THREE WEEKS FOR THE PARTIES TO RESUME THEIR EFFORTS TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER IS GRANTED. THE PARTIES SHALL, IN WRITING, UPDATE THIS COURT AS TO THE STATUS OF THE PARTIES EFFORTS TO REACH AN AGREEMENT OF THE ISSUES IN THIS LITIGATION NO LATER THAN 6/26/13; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 6/6/13. 6/7/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 06/07/2013)

June 7, 2013

June 7, 2013

96

ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SHALL, IN WRITING, UPDATE THIS COURT AS TO THE STATUS OF THE PARTIES EFFORTS TO REACH AN AGREEMENT ON THE ISSUES IN THIS LITIGATION NO LATER THAN 7/26/13; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 6/27/13. 6/27/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 06/27/2013)

June 27, 2013

June 27, 2013

97

ORDER THAT A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR 8/14/13 AT 9:30 A.M.; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 8/1/13. 8/1/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 08/01/2013)

Aug. 1, 2013

Aug. 1, 2013

98

ORDER THAT THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IS RESCHEDULED FOR 8/9/13 AT 9:30 A.M.. THE DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY DUE ON 8/9/13, ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 8/8/13 AT 5:00 P.M.; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS ON 8/7/13. 8/7/13 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 08/07/2013)

Aug. 7, 2013

Aug. 7, 2013

99

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE LEGROME D. DAVIS: Settlement Conference held on 8/9/2013. (jmg, ) (Entered: 08/12/2013)

Aug. 12, 2013

Aug. 12, 2013

Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Education

Special Collection(s):

Post-WalMart decisions on class certification

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 20, 2011

Closing Date: 2017

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Philadelphia school children with autism assigned and transferred routinely and automatically by the school district from one school to another after they complete a certain grade.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

School District of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Philadelphia), City

Defendant Type(s):

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Indv. w/ Disab. Educ. Act (IDEA), Educ. of All Handcpd. Children Act , 20 U.S.C. § 1400

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

State law

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Declaratory Judgment

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 325000

Order Duration: 2014 - 2017

Issues

General:

Classification / placement

Education

Individualized planning

Juveniles

Parents (visitation, involvement)

School/University policies

Disability and Disability Rights:

Special education

Mental impairment

Autism

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Type of Facility:

Government-run