Case: American Council of the Blind v. Astrue

3:05-cv-04696 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Nov. 16, 2005

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Case Summary

On November 16, 2005, a group of visually impaired recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), along with a national nonprofit comprised of the visually impaired, filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Due Process clause of the Fifth Amendment under Bivens. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought declaratory and injunc…

On November 16, 2005, a group of visually impaired recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), along with a national nonprofit comprised of the visually impaired, filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Due Process clause of the Fifth Amendment under Bivens. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief, claiming that the defendant, the Social Security Administration ("SSA"), consistently refused to communicate with visually impaired beneficiaries through reasonably accessible means. Specifically, the plaintiffs claimed that such conduct deprived blind people of equal access to information necessary to maintaining benefits and therefore constituted unlawful discrimination.

On April 23, 2008, U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup denied the defendants' motion to dismiss and requested further briefing regarding how the court should proceed. 2008 WL 1858928. Holding that §504 of the Rehabilitation Act trumped the special-notice provisions, the court found that Congress intended to improve notice to blind recipients when it passed the special notice provision. Both parties requested to continue litigating the claims on a class-wide basis, as opposed to staying the case to give the SSA time to amend its rules and policies to conform with that holding. In a May 13, 2008 order, the court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiffs’ due process claims. 2008 WL 2050852.

On September 11, 2008, the court certified two classes. Though both of these classes consisted of individuals with visual impairments who needed materials in an accessible format to participate in Social Security programs, one class was comprised of applicants and beneficiaries, and the other was comprised of representative payees.

On October 20, 2009, the court granted declaratory and injunctive relief to the plaintiffs after a bench trial, finding that the plaintiffs had not proven a class-wide violation of due process, but had proven a class-wide violation of the Rehabilitation Act's §504 and §85.51. Because the SSA had earlier spurned the opportunity for a stay pending rule-making, the Court found that the agency had effectively consented to resolve the case by litigating on a class-wide basis and therefore ordered a class-wide injunction. This order mandated that SSA develop and offer a Braille and a navigable Microsoft Word CD alternative, notify all known visually impaired recipients of these new alternatives, announce these alternatives on their website, train employees to orally communicate this news to the blind, comply in good faith with §85.51 requirements regarding further individual accommodations, and cease limiting benefits to visually impaired recipients without first providing the notice prescribed above. The Court retained jurisdiction to enforce this order. 2009 WL 3400686.

On January 22, 2010, the Court amended the compliance schedule to allow the SSA more time to implement the aforementioned order.

On April 16, 2012, the Court informed both parties' counsel that it had received a lengthy letter from a class member regarding alleged violations of the 2009 order; the Court ordered counsel to meet, confer, and advise on how the letter should be addressed. On April 30, 2012, counsel submitted a joint statement identifying most of the class member's complaints as outside the scope of the Court's order or outside the Court's jurisdiction, excepting one standard-print letter that should have been sent in Braille. The SSA agreed to resend that particular letter in Braille, and the class member was instructed to inform class counsel if further violations of the Court's order occurred.

The docket does not show any subsequent activity. The case is, if not closed, long-dormant.

Summary Authors

Timothy Shoffner (6/1/2012)

Saeeda Joseph-Charles (11/16/2016)

People

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Judge(s)

Alsup, William Haskell (California)

Chen, Edward Milton (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brand, Esta Lynne (California)

Cardoso, Denise Marieiro (California)

Crosby, Peter J. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

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Docket

May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

Docket
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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Nov. 16, 2005

Nov. 16, 2005

Complaint
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Order: (1) Denying Motions to Dismiss in Part and (2) Requesting Further Briefing

American Council for the Blind v. Astrue

April 23, 2008

April 23, 2008

Order/Opinion
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Order [Denying 12(b)(6) Motion To Dismiss]

May 13, 2008

May 13, 2008

Order/Opinion
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Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

June 18, 2008

June 18, 2008

Complaint
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Order [Granting Motion for Class Certification In Part]

Sept. 11, 2008

Sept. 11, 2008

Order/Opinion
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Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law After Bench Trial

Oct. 20, 2009

Oct. 20, 2009

Order/Opinion
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Order [Amending Compliance Schedule and Vacating Hearing]

Jan. 22, 2010

Jan. 22, 2010

Order/Opinion
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Second Order Amending Compliance Schedule and Vacating Hearing

April 2, 2010

April 2, 2010

Order/Opinion
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Joint Statement Regarding Letter from Class Member

American Council of the Blind v. Astrue

April 30, 2012

April 30, 2012

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Docket

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COMPLAINT; summons issued against Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration ( Filing fee $ 250; receipt number 3378466). Filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/16/2005) Additional attachment(s) added on 12/13/2005 (slh, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/17/2005)

Nov. 16, 2005

Nov. 16, 2005

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ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 2/14/2006. Case Management Conference set for 2/21/2006 02:00 PM. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order)(slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/16/2005) (Entered: 11/17/2005)

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Nov. 16, 2005

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. Jo Anne B. Barnhart served on 11/17/2005, answer due 12/7/2005. (Answer due 90 days after service of the summons, i.e., 2/15/2006) (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 11/21/2005) (Entered: 11/21/2005)

Nov. 21, 2005

Nov. 21, 2005

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. Social Security Administration served on 11/23/2005, answer due 12/13/2005. (Answer due 90 days after service of the summons, i.e., 2/21/2006) (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 11/30/2005) (Entered: 11/30/2005)

Nov. 30, 2005

Nov. 30, 2005

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper re Service of Summons and Complaint on U.S. Attorney General (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 1/27/2006) (Entered: 01/27/2006)

Jan. 27, 2006

Jan. 27, 2006

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MOTION of Kathleen L. Wilde for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice (fee paid) filed by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2006) (Entered: 02/06/2006)

Feb. 3, 2006

Feb. 3, 2006

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CLERK'S NOTICE. Case Management Conference reset for 4/11/2006 02:00 PM. Joint Case Management Statement due by 4/3/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/7/2006) (Entered: 02/07/2006)

Feb. 7, 2006

Feb. 7, 2006

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ORDER by Judge Martin J. Jenkins GRANTING 6 Motion for Pro Hac Vice admission of attorney Kathleen L. Wilde. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/10/2006) (Entered: 02/13/2006)

Feb. 10, 2006

Feb. 10, 2006

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NOTICE by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper Proof of Service of Clerk's Notice re Case Management Conference (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 2/13/2006) (Entered: 02/13/2006)

Feb. 13, 2006

Feb. 13, 2006

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper Proof of Service of Order Granting Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice of Kathleen L. Wilde (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 2/28/2006) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

Feb. 28, 2006

Feb. 28, 2006

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STIPULATION Requesting Order Rescheduling Case Management Conference (Joint) by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/3/2006) (Entered: 03/03/2006)

March 3, 2006

March 3, 2006

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ORDER granting 11 Stipulation filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart,, Social Security Administration, Case Management Conference reset for 4/18/2006 02:00 PM.. Joint Case Management Conference Statement fue 4/10/2006. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 3/9/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/9/2006) (Entered: 03/09/2006)

March 9, 2006

March 9, 2006

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AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against all defendants. Filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/23/2006) (Entered: 03/23/2006)

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March 23, 2006

March 23, 2006

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STIPULATION To Exceed Page Limitations by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/27/2006) (Entered: 03/27/2006)

March 27, 2006

March 27, 2006

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ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5b) of discussion of ADR options By Parties and Counsel (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/29/2006) (Entered: 03/29/2006)

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

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***DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - PLEASE SEE #17*** ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/31/2006) Modified on 4/4/2006 (tjs, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/31/2006)

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

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ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. (tjs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/4/2006) (Entered: 04/04/2006)

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)) filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. Motion Hearing set for 6/13/2006 09:30 AM. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 4/5/2006) (Entered: 04/05/2006)

April 5, 2006

April 5, 2006

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MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. Motion Hearing set for 6/13/2006 09:30 AM. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 4/5/2006) (Entered: 04/05/2006)

April 5, 2006

April 5, 2006

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CLERK'S NOTICE. Case Management Conference reset for 7/18/2006 02:00 PM. Joint Case Management Statement due by 7/10/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/5/2006) (Entered: 04/05/2006)

April 5, 2006

April 5, 2006

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STIPULATION To Reschedule Hearing Date and For Extension of Time for Defendants' Reply Briefs by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 5/12/2006) (Entered: 05/12/2006)

May 12, 2006

May 12, 2006

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ORDER granting 21 Stipulation filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart,, Social Security Administration,, Set/Reset Deadlines as to 21 Stipulation, 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)), 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted. Motions hearing reset for 7/18/2006 09:30 AM.. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 5/15/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/15/2006) (Entered: 05/15/2006)

May 15, 2006

May 15, 2006

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Memorandum in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)

May 23, 2006

May 23, 2006

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Proposed Order re 23 Memorandum in Opposition, Denying Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)

May 23, 2006

May 23, 2006

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Memorandum in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)) filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)

May 23, 2006

May 23, 2006

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Declaration of Larisa M. Cummings in Support of 25 Memorandum in Opposition, to 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jursidiction filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F)(Related document(s) 25 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)

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May 23, 2006

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Declaration of Billie Jean Keith in Support of 25 Memorandum in Opposition, to 12(b)(1) Motion to Dimiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (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# 10 Exhibit J# 11 Exhibit K# 12 Exhibit L# 13 Exhibit M# 14 Exhibit N# 15 Exhibit O# 16 Exhibit P# 17 Exhibit Q# 18 Exhibit R# 19 Exhibit S# 20 Exhibit T# 21 Exhibit U)(Related document(s) 25 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)

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Declaration of Kathleen L. Wilde in Support of 25 Memorandum in Opposition, to 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G)(Related document(s) 25 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)

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May 23, 2006

May 23, 2006

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Request for Judicial Notice re 23 Memorandum in Opposition,, 25 Memorandum in Opposition, in Support of Motions to Dismiss filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (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# 10 Exhibit J# 11 Exhibit K# 12 Exhibit L# 13 Exhibit M# 14 Exhibit N)(Related document(s) 23, 25 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)

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May 23, 2006

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Proposed Order re 25 Memorandum in Opposition, Denying Defendants' 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction by Scarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/23/2006) (Entered: 05/23/2006)

May 23, 2006

May 23, 2006

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ORDER RE-SETTING HEARING DATE ON MOTION TO DISMISS AND RE-SETTING CMC. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 6/1/2006. (mjjlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/1/2006) (Entered: 06/01/2006)

June 1, 2006

June 1, 2006

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STIPULATION To Reschedule Hearing Date on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss and To Grant Defendants Three-Day Extension to File Reply Briefs by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 6/2/2006) (Entered: 06/02/2006)

June 2, 2006

June 2, 2006

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ORDER granting 32 Stipulation filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart,, Social Security Administration,, Set/Reset Deadlines as to 32 Stipulation, 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)), 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted. Replies due by 6/9/2006. Motion Hearing reset for 9/12/2006 09:30 AM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco.. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 6/6/2006. (matS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/6/2006) (Entered: 06/06/2006)

June 6, 2006

June 6, 2006

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Reply Memorandum In Support Of Motion To Dismiss For Lack Of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byJo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Defs.' Reply Mem. In Support of Motion To Dismiss For Lack Of Subject Matter Jurisdiction)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 6/9/2006) (Entered: 06/09/2006)

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June 9, 2006

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Reply Memorandum In Support of Defs.' Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss filed byJo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defs.' Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Defs.' Exhibit 2)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 6/9/2006) (Entered: 06/09/2006)

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June 9, 2006

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CLERK'S NOTICE. Case Management Conference reset for 11/28/2006 02:00 PM. Joint Case Management Statement due by 11/20/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/8/2006) (Entered: 09/08/2006)

Sept. 8, 2006

Sept. 8, 2006

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CLERK'S NOTICE Continuing Defendant's Motions to Dismiss Hearing. Motion Hearing reset for 10/31/2006 09:30 AM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/8/2006) (Entered: 09/08/2006)

Sept. 8, 2006

Sept. 8, 2006

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STIPULATION : Joint Stipulation Requesting Rescheduling of Hearing Date on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 10/5/2006) (Entered: 10/05/2006)

Oct. 5, 2006

Oct. 5, 2006

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ORDER Re-Setting Hearing Date of Defendants' 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter FRCP 12(b)(1)), 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted. Motion Hearing reset for 2/6/2007 09:30 AM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco.. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 10/10/2006. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/10/2006) (Entered: 10/11/2006)

Oct. 10, 2006

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CLERK'S NOTICE. Case Management Conference reset for 3/13/2007 02:00 PM. Joint Case Management Statement due by 3/5/2007. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/11/2006) (Entered: 10/11/2006)

Oct. 11, 2006

Oct. 11, 2006

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STIPULATION REQUESTING RESCHEDULING OF HEARING DATE ON DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS by American Council of the Blind. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 1/5/2007) (Entered: 01/05/2007)

Jan. 5, 2007

Jan. 5, 2007

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MOTION to Withdraw Defendants' Motions To Dismiss Without Prejudice To Refiling filed by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 1/16/2007) (Entered: 01/16/2007)

Jan. 16, 2007

Jan. 16, 2007

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Statement of Non-Opposition re 42 MOTION to Withdraw Defendants' Motions To Dismiss Without Prejudice To Refiling filed byScarlett Miles, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Related document(s) 42 ) (Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 1/17/2007) (Entered: 01/17/2007)

Jan. 17, 2007

Jan. 17, 2007

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NOTICE by Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Social Security Administration Of Withdrawal Of Motions (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 1/23/2007) (Entered: 01/23/2007)

Jan. 23, 2007

Jan. 23, 2007

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STIPULATION and Proposed Order Continuing Case Management Conference Presently Scheduled for March 13, 2007 and Setting a Status Conference for May 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Wondie Russell in Support)(Rosen, Catherine) (Filed on 2/26/2007) (Entered: 02/26/2007)

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Feb. 26, 2007

Feb. 26, 2007

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ORDER CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 13, 2007 AND SETTING A STATUS CONFERENCE FOR MAY 15, 2007 AT 2:00 P.M. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 2/27/2007. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/28/2007) (Entered: 02/28/2007)

Feb. 28, 2007

Feb. 28, 2007

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STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/30/2007) (Entered: 04/30/2007)

April 30, 2007

April 30, 2007

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ORDER re 47 Status Report. Status Conference of 5/15/07 vacated and reset for 8/7/2007 02:00 PM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Joint Status Statement due 10 days prior to conference. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 5/14/07. (epb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/14/2007) (Entered: 05/14/2007)

May 14, 2007

May 14, 2007

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NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Jeanne Finberg (Finberg, Jeanne) (Filed on 6/14/2007) (Entered: 06/14/2007)

June 14, 2007

June 14, 2007

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STATUS REPORT (FILED JOINTLY) by Michael Astrue, Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Social Security Administration, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 7/23/2007) (Entered: 07/23/2007)

July 23, 2007

July 23, 2007

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ORDER re 50 Status Report Status Conference of 8/7/07 VACATED and reset for 2/5/2008 02:00 PM in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Joint Status Report due 1/29/08. Signed by Judge Martin J. Jenkins on 8/2/07. (epb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/2/2007) (Entered: 08/02/2007)

Aug. 2, 2007

Aug. 2, 2007

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STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 1/29/2008) (Entered: 01/29/2008)

Jan. 29, 2008

Jan. 29, 2008

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CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING Status Conference. (mat, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/31/2008) (Entered: 01/31/2008)

Jan. 31, 2008

Jan. 31, 2008

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Hon. William H. Alsup for all further proceedings. Judge Hon. Martin J. Jenkins no longer assigned to case. (sis, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/15/2008) (Entered: 02/20/2008)

Feb. 15, 2008

Feb. 15, 2008

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CLERK'S NOTICE Scheduling CMC on Reassignment. Case Management Conference set for 2/28/2008 10:00 AM. Case Management Statement due by 2/26/2008. (dt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/20/2008) Modified on 2/20/2008 (dt, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/20/2008)

Feb. 20, 2008

Feb. 20, 2008

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SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER TO ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE re 55 Clerk's Notice. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 1/7/08. (dt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/20/2008) (Entered: 02/20/2008)

Feb. 20, 2008

Feb. 20, 2008

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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 2/26/2008) (Entered: 02/26/2008)

Feb. 26, 2008

Feb. 26, 2008

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Minute Entry: Initial Case Management Conference held on 2/28/2008 before William Alsup (Date Filed: 2/28/2008), CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Chen for Mediation/Settlement Conference. Pretrial Conference set for 3/30/2009 02:00 PM. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 4/10/2008 08:00 AM. Bench Trial set for 4/13/2009 07:30 AM. (Court Reporter Joan Columbini.) (dt, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/28/2008) (Entered: 02/28/2008)

Feb. 28, 2008

Feb. 28, 2008

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CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Edward M. Chen for Mediation/Settlement. Pretrial Conference set for 3/30/2009 02:00 PM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Motions due by 2/5/2009. Discovery due by 12/31/2008. Bench Trial set for 4/13/2009 07:30 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 2/28/2008. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/29/2008) (Entered: 02/29/2008)

Feb. 29, 2008

Feb. 29, 2008

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NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by Peter J. Crosby, IV (Crosby, Peter) (Filed on 3/3/2008) (Entered: 03/03/2008)

March 3, 2008

March 3, 2008

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. Motion Hearing set for 4/10/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/6/2008) (Entered: 03/06/2008)

March 6, 2008

March 6, 2008

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MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Michael Astrue, Social Security Administration. Motion Hearing set for 4/10/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/6/2008) (Entered: 03/06/2008)

March 6, 2008

March 6, 2008

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ORDER - Notice of Settlement Conference and Settlement Conference Order. Settlement Conference set for 9/16/2008 09:30 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward M. Chen on 3/17/2008. (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/17/2008) (Entered: 03/17/2008)

March 17, 2008

March 17, 2008

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Memorandum in Opposition 62 to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) Modified on 3/21/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/20/2008)

March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

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Memorandum in Opposition 61 to Defendants' 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) Modified on 3/21/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/20/2008)

March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

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Request for Judicial Notice re 64 Memorandum in Opposition, 65 Memorandum in Opposition, filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (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, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P)(Related document(s) 64, 65 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) (Entered: 03/20/2008)

1 Exhibit A

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3 Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit D

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5 Exhibit E

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6 Exhibit F

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7 Exhibit G

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8 Exhibit H

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9 Exhibit I

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10 Exhibit J

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11 Exhibit K

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12 Exhibit L

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13 Exhibit M

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14 Exhibit N

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15 Exhibit O

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16 Exhibit P

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March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

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Declaration of Kathleen L. Wilde in Support of 64 Memorandum in Opposition, to Defendants' 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Related document(s) 64 ) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) (Entered: 03/20/2008)

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4 Exhibit D

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5 Exhibit E

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6 Exhibit F

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7 Exhibit G

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March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

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Proposed Order re 65 Memorandum in Opposition, to Defendants' 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) (Entered: 03/20/2008)

March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

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Proposed Order re 64 Memorandum in Opposition, to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 3/20/2008) (Entered: 03/20/2008)

March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

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Reply Memorandum re 61 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/27/2008) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

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March 27, 2008

March 27, 2008

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Reply Memorandum re 62 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 3/27/2008) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

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March 27, 2008

March 27, 2008

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NOTICE of Appearance by Wondie Russell Additional Counsel for Plaintiffs American Council of The Blind Et Al. (Esta L. Brand, Jacob Foster) (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/7/2008) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

April 7, 2008

April 7, 2008

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MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence filed by American Council of the Blind. Motion Hearing set for 4/10/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/7/2008) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

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April 7, 2008

April 7, 2008

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Proposed Order re 73 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence Submitted in Support of Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Based on Federal Rule 12(B)(6) and for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction by American Council of the Blind. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/7/2008) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

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April 7, 2008

April 7, 2008

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Proposed Order re 73 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence Granting Leave to File Memorandum in Opposition to the New Reply Evidence Submitted in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Based on Federal Rule 12(B)(6) and for lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction by American Council of the Blind. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 4/7/2008) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

April 7, 2008

April 7, 2008

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Memorandum in Opposition re 73 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence filed byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 4/8/2008) (Entered: 04/08/2008)

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April 8, 2008

April 8, 2008

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Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 4/10/2008 before William Alsup (Date Filed: 4/10/2008) re 62 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Social Security Administration, Michael Astrue, 73 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Motion to Strike or, In the Alternative, For Leave to File a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' New Reply Evidence filed by American Council of the Blind, 61 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Social Security Administration, Michael Astrue. (Court Reporter Joan Columbini.) (dt, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 4/10/2008) (Entered: 04/10/2008)

April 10, 2008

April 10, 2008

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ORDER: (1) DENYING MOTIONS TO DISMISS IN PART AND (2) REQUESTING FURTHER BRIFING by Judge William Alsup [denying 61 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; granting in part and denying in part 62 Motion to Dismiss]. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/23/2008) (Entered: 04/23/2008)

April 23, 2008

April 23, 2008

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 04/10/08 before Judge William Alsup. Court Reporter Joan Columbini. (sis, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/2/2008) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

May 2, 2008

May 2, 2008

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Brief (Memorandum) re Options for Proceeding Following April 23, 2008 Order Denying Motions to Dismiss filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 5/7/2008) (Entered: 05/07/2008)

May 7, 2008

May 7, 2008

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Brief Regarding How Litigation Should Proceed filed byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 5/7/2008) (Entered: 05/07/2008)

May 7, 2008

May 7, 2008

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Defendants' ANSWER to Amended Complaint byMichael Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 5/7/2008) (Entered: 05/07/2008)

May 7, 2008

May 7, 2008

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ORDER DENYING RULE 12(b)(6) MOTION TO DISMISS [re 62 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Social Security Administration]. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 5/13/2008. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/13/2008) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

May 13, 2008

May 13, 2008

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ORDER RE PROPER COURSE OF FUTURE PROCEEDINGS ]re 78 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction]. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 5/13/2008. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/13/2008) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

May 13, 2008

May 13, 2008

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MOTION to Amend/Correct Notice of Motion and Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint Adding Two New Plaintiffs filed by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. Motion Hearing set for 7/18/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/12/2008) (Entered: 06/12/2008)

June 12, 2008

June 12, 2008

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Proposed Order 85 Granting Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/12/2008) Modified on 6/13/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/12/2008)

June 12, 2008

June 12, 2008

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Declaration of Wondie Russell 85 In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint Adding Two New Plaintiffs filed byScarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Wondie Russell in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion For Leave to File Second Amended Complaint Adding Two New Plaintiffs, # 2 Exhibit 2 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended Complaint, # 3 Exhibit 3 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended Complaint, # 4 Exhibit 4 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended Complaint)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/12/2008) Modified on 6/13/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/12/2008)

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3 Exhibit 3 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended

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4 Exhibit 4 to Wondie Russell Declaration in Support of Motion to File 2nd Amended

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June 12, 2008

June 12, 2008

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NOTICE of Appearance by Wondie Russell Additional Counsel for Plaintiffs (Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/13/2008) (Entered: 06/13/2008)

June 13, 2008

June 13, 2008

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ORDER by Judge Alsup granting 85 Motion to Amend/Correct ; (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

June 16, 2008

June 16, 2008

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STIPULATION re 63 Order, Set Hearings Requesting Rescheduling of Settlement Conference by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

June 16, 2008

June 16, 2008

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NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Risner for Defendants (Risner, Scott) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

June 16, 2008

June 16, 2008

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ORDER - Joint Stipulation 90 Requesting Rescheduling of Settlement Conference and Order. Settlement Conference set for 9/16/2008 09:30 AM has been changed to 8/14/2008 09:30 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward M. Chen on 6/16/2008. (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/16/2008) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

June 16, 2008

June 16, 2008

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AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. Filed byMary Ann Alexander, Laura M. Russell, Scarlett Miles, Dorothy Jackson, Marvelena Quesada, Arlene Doherty, American Council of the Blind, Alice Marjorie Donovan, Billie Jean Keith, George P. Smith, Tammy Renee Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 2 Exhibit 2 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 3 Exhibit 3 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 4 Exhibit 4 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 5 Exhibit 5 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief)(Russell, Wondie) (Filed on 6/18/2008) (Entered: 06/18/2008)

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5 Exhibit 5 to Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

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June 18, 2008

June 18, 2008

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STIPULATION Extending Deadline to Respond to Second Amended Complaint by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Risner, Scott) (Filed on 6/30/2008) (Entered: 06/30/2008)

June 30, 2008

June 30, 2008

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STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. Signed by Judge Alsup on July 1, 2008. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/1/2008) (Entered: 07/01/2008)

July 1, 2008

July 1, 2008

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint 93 (Second) byMichael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. (La Morte, Tara) (Filed on 7/17/2008) Modified on 7/18/2008 (sis, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/17/2008)

July 17, 2008

July 17, 2008

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MOTION to Certify Class : PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION; MEMO. OF POINTS & AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT filed by American Council of the Blind. Motion Hearing set for 9/4/2008 08:00 AM in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 7/24/2008) (Entered: 07/24/2008)

July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

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Declaration of MAYERSON, Arlene B. in Support of 97 MOTION to Certify Class : PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION; MEMO. OF POINTS & AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT : MAYERSON DECL. ISO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION, with EXHIBIT filed byAmerican Council of the Blind. (Related document(s) 97 ) (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 7/24/2008) (Entered: 07/24/2008)

July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

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Declaration of RUSSELL, Wondie in Support of 97 MOTION to Certify Class : PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION; MEMO. OF POINTS & AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT : RUSSELL DECL. ISO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION filed byAmerican Council of the Blind. (Related document(s) 97 ) (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 7/24/2008) (Entered: 07/24/2008)

July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

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Declaration of McINTYRE, Gerald A. in Support of 97 MOTION to Certify Class : PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION; MEMO. OF POINTS & AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT : McINTYRE DECL. ISO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION filed byAmerican Council of the Blind. (Related document(s) 97 ) (Mayerson, Arlene) (Filed on 7/24/2008) (Entered: 07/24/2008)

July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 16, 2005

Case Ongoing: Perhaps, but long-dormant

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Recipients of Supplemental Social Security Income payments from Social Security whose visual impairment substantially limits their ability to see such that they need materials to be in an accessible format in order to participate in these programs.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Social Security Administration, Federal

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Order Duration: 2010 - 2011

Content of Injunction:

Reasonable Accommodation

Discrimination Prohibition

Reporting

Issues

General:

Access to public accommodations - governmental

Government services

Disability and Disability Rights:

Reasonable Accommodations

Visual impairment

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Benefit Source:

SSDI

SSI