Case: Scott v. City and County of Denver

1:12-cv-00053 | U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Filed Date: Jan. 10, 2012

Closed Date: 2014

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Case Summary

On January 10, 2012, a deaf individual who had been arrested and detained on a number of occasions since 2007 for violating his probation in Denver, CO, filed this complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado against the City and County of Denver. He proceeded under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; represented by attorneys from the Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center and the Center for Rights of Pare…

On January 10, 2012, a deaf individual who had been arrested and detained on a number of occasions since 2007 for violating his probation in Denver, CO, filed this complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado against the City and County of Denver. He proceeded under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; represented by attorneys from the Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center and the Center for Rights of Parents with Disabilities, he asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, money damages, and attorney's fees and costs.

In his complaint, the plaintiff alleged that during his detentions in 2010 and 2011, he was denied access to a sign language interpreter, and had requests for a TTY or video phone rejected or delayed. During these detentions, the plaintiff also alleged he was also not provided with required auxiliary aids and services necessary to ensure effective communication. The plaintiff further alleged that Denver systematically, knowingly, and intentionally discriminated against him and other deaf and hard of hearing individuals, that it was likely that he would suffer discrimination in the future, and that the City had been on notice since at least 2007 its deficiencies in providing effective communication for deaf and hard of hearing detainees.

On April 26, 2013, the defendants, the City and County of Denver, offered judgment pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 68. in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $15,000. The judgment would be exclusive of any accrued reasonable costs and attorney fees, and would include any and all liability of the defendants in regards to the transactions or occurrences referenced in the plaintiff's complaint. On May 9, 2013, the plaintiff's acceptance of the offer of judgment was filed with the court; judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff on May 22, 2013, by the clerk.

On January 24, 2014, Chief Judge Marcia S. Kreiger determined the reasonable attorney fees and issued an order granting attorney fees and costs to the plaintiff.

Summary Authors

John He (9/21/2015)

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Judge(s)

Boland, Boyd N. (Colorado)

Krieger, Marcia S. (Colorado)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Lucas, Carrie Ann (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant

Rivera, Joseph Michael (Colorado)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Liang, Carol (Colorado)

Judge(s)

Boland, Boyd N. (Colorado)

Krieger, Marcia S. (Colorado)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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Document

1:12-cv-00053

Docket [PACER]

Jan. 27, 2014

Jan. 27, 2014

Docket
1

1:12-cv-00053

Complaint

Jan. 10, 2012

Jan. 10, 2012

Complaint
130

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Acceptance of Offer of Judgment

May 9, 2013

May 9, 2013

Pleading / Motion / Brief
131

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Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 68

May 22, 2013

May 22, 2013

Order/Opinion
154

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Opinion and Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Attorney Fees

Jan. 24, 2014

Jan. 24, 2014

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5265862/scott-v-city-and-county-of-denver-the/

Last updated March 14, 2024, 3:23 a.m.

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Complaint

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Receipt

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Jan. 10, 2012

Jan. 10, 2012

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2

Notice of Entry of Appearance

Jan. 12, 2012

Jan. 12, 2012

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3

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

Jan. 25, 2012

Jan. 25, 2012

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4

ORDER : Scheduling Conference set for 4/9/2012 10:00 AM in Courtroom A 401 before Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland, by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 1/31/12. (bnbcd, )

Jan. 31, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

RECAP
5

ORDER REGARDING CUSTODY OF EXHIBITS AND DEPOSITIONS USED IN EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS AND TRIALS: Any exhibits and depositions used during evidentiary hearings or trials, counsel for the parties shall retrieve the originals of such exhibits and depositio ns from the Court following the evidentiary hearing or trial, and shall retain same for 60 days beyond the later of the time to appeal or conclusion of any appellate proceedings. The Court will retain its copy of the exhibits for the same time period after which the documents will be destroyed. by Judge Marcia S. Krieger on 2/2/12. (mskcd)

Feb. 2, 2012

Feb. 2, 2012

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6

Minute Order

Feb. 14, 2012

Feb. 14, 2012

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7

Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order

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Feb. 14, 2012

Feb. 14, 2012

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8

Memorandum

Feb. 16, 2012

Feb. 16, 2012

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9

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond

Feb. 16, 2012

Feb. 16, 2012

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10

Answer to Complaint

March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012

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11

Summons Returned Executed

March 13, 2012

March 13, 2012

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12

Proposed Scheduling Order

April 10, 2012

April 10, 2012

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13

Scheduling Conference

April 17, 2012

April 17, 2012

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14

Scheduling Order

April 17, 2012

April 17, 2012

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15

TRIAL PREPARATION ORDER - CIVIL by Judge Marcia S. Krieger on 4/17/2012. (msksec, )

April 17, 2012

April 17, 2012

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16

Motion for Protective Order

June 26, 2012

June 26, 2012

PACER
17

Memorandum

June 26, 2012

June 26, 2012

PACER
18

Motion for Protective Order

1 Proposed Document - Stipulated Protective Order

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June 28, 2012

June 28, 2012

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19

Memorandum

June 28, 2012

June 28, 2012

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20

PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 6/29/12. (dbrow, )

June 29, 2012

June 29, 2012

RECAP
21

Motion to Compel

1 Declaration of Amy F. Robertson

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2 Proposed Order (PDF Only)

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July 27, 2012

July 27, 2012

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22

Memorandum

July 27, 2012

July 27, 2012

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23

Order Setting Hearing on Motion

July 30, 2012

July 30, 2012

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24

Order Setting Hearing on Motion

July 30, 2012

July 30, 2012

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25

Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only)

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July 31, 2012

July 31, 2012

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26

Memorandum

Aug. 1, 2012

Aug. 1, 2012

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27

Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Aug. 2, 2012

Aug. 2, 2012

PACER
28

ORDER: 25 Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order is GRANTED IN PART. Discovery due by 1/14/2012. Dispositive Motions due by 1/14/2013. by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 8/2/12.(bnbcd, ) Modified on 8/4/2012 to edit due date text (wjcsl, ).

Aug. 2, 2012

Aug. 2, 2012

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29

Memorandum

Aug. 2, 2012

Aug. 2, 2012

PACER
30

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Aug. 2, 2012

Aug. 2, 2012

PACER
31

Response to Motion

1 Exhibit 1 to Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel

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2 Exhibit 2 to Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel

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3 Exhibit 3 to Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel

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Aug. 24, 2012

Aug. 24, 2012

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32

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland: Motion Hearing held on 8/28/2012. As specified on the record, Plaintiffs Motion to Compel 21 is GRANTED. FTR: Courtroom 401A. (bnbcd, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/29/2012: # 1 Exhibit) (bnbcd, ).

1 Exhibit

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Aug. 28, 2012

Aug. 28, 2012

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33

ORDER re: 21 Motion to Compel filed by Major Jon Michael Scott. Motion is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 8/29/12. (bnbcd, )

Aug. 29, 2012

Aug. 29, 2012

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34

Minute Order

Sept. 4, 2012

Sept. 4, 2012

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35

Motion for Discovery

1 Exhibit 1

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Oct. 4, 2012

Oct. 4, 2012

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36

Memorandum

Oct. 5, 2012

Oct. 5, 2012

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37

Order Setting Hearing on Motion

Oct. 5, 2012

Oct. 5, 2012

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38

Statement

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

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39

MINUTE ORDER: 35 Motion to Compel Independent Audiological Examination Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 35 is GRANTED. Motion Hearing currently set for 10/29/12 is VACATED. by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 10/12/12.(bnbcd, )

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

RECAP
40

Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only)

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Oct. 19, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

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41

Memorandum

Oct. 19, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

PACER
42

MINUTE ORDER: 40 Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order is GRANTED. by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 10/19/12.(bnbcd, )

Oct. 19, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

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43

Minute Order

Oct. 19, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

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44

Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only)

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Nov. 6, 2012

Nov. 6, 2012

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45

Memorandum

Nov. 9, 2012

Nov. 9, 2012

PACER
46

MINUTE ORDER granting 44 Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 11/9/12.(bnbcd, )

Nov. 9, 2012

Nov. 9, 2012

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47

Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only)

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Nov. 19, 2012

Nov. 19, 2012

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48

Order Setting Hearing on Motion

Nov. 20, 2012

Nov. 20, 2012

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49

Motion to Compel

Nov. 21, 2012

Nov. 21, 2012

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50

Memorandum

Nov. 26, 2012

Nov. 26, 2012

PACER
51

Order Setting Hearing on Motion

Nov. 26, 2012

Nov. 26, 2012

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52

Memorandum

Nov. 27, 2012

Nov. 27, 2012

PACER
53

Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Nov. 27, 2012

Nov. 27, 2012

PACER
54

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Nov. 29, 2012

Nov. 29, 2012

PACER
55

Response to Motion

Nov. 29, 2012

Nov. 29, 2012

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56

Response to Motion

1 Exhibit 1

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2 Exhibit 2

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Nov. 29, 2012

Nov. 29, 2012

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57

COURTROOM/MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland: Motion Hearing held on 11/30/2012. 47 Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Scheduling Order to Permit Additional Depositions is GRANTED IN PART. 49 Motion to Compel Independent Examination of Plaintiff Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ.P. 35 is GRANTED with conditions. FTR: BNB Courtroom A401. (bnbcd, )

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

RECAP
58

ORDER granting in part 47 MOTION for Depositions and granting 49 Rule 35 Motion. By Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 11/30/2012. (klyon, )

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

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59

Motion to Compel

1 Exhibit 1

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7 Exhibit 7

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Dec. 7, 2012

Dec. 7, 2012

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60

Motion to Compel

1 Declaration of Amy F. Robertson

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Dec. 7, 2012

Dec. 7, 2012

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61

Memorandum

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

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62

Memorandum

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

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63

Notice of Entry of Appearance

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

PACER
64

Order Setting Hearing on Motion

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

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65

Motion to Reset

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

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66

Memorandum

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

PACER
67

Order on Motion to Reset

Dec. 10, 2012

Dec. 10, 2012

PACER
68

SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER: the Department of Corrections shall transport the plaintiff, MajorJon Michael Scott (DOC # 158887), to the Denver Police Department Headquarters, 1331 Cherokee Street, Denver, Colorado, 2nd floor holding cell, on December 14, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., for the purpose of allowing the Rule 35 examination to occur. by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 12/12/12. (bnbcd, )

Dec. 12, 2012

Dec. 12, 2012

RECAP
69

Motion for Order

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only)

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Dec. 14, 2012

Dec. 14, 2012

PACER
70

Memorandum

Dec. 17, 2012

Dec. 17, 2012

PACER
71

ORDER denying 69 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for an Order to Transport Plaintiff by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 12/17/12.(bnbcd, )

Dec. 17, 2012

Dec. 17, 2012

RECAP
72

Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

Dec. 18, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

PACER
73

Motion for Hearing/Conference

Dec. 18, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

PACER
74

Declaration

Dec. 18, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

PACER
75

Memorandum

Dec. 18, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

PACER
76

Memorandum

Dec. 18, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

PACER
77

Order on Motion for Hearing/Conference

Dec. 18, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

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78

Motion Hearing

Dec. 19, 2012

Dec. 19, 2012

PACER
79

ORDER re: 72 Plaintiffs Motion Re: the Thirty-Two Additional Witnesses Disclosed By Defendant on December 14, 2012. On or before 1/18/13, the defendant shall identify all witnesses it will or may call to testify at trial on the issue of the p laintiff's effective communication skills. If more than five witnesses are identified, the depositions of witnesses beyond the initial five shall be at the defendant's expense. Discovery is extended to 3/1/13. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures, as indicated, and supplemental response to Interrogatory 12, due by 1/11/13. by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 12/19/12. (bnbcd, )

Dec. 19, 2012

Dec. 19, 2012

RECAP
80

Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

Dec. 19, 2012

Dec. 19, 2012

PACER
81

Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 28, 2012

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82

Memorandum

Jan. 2, 2013

Jan. 2, 2013

PACER
83

Objection/Appeal of Magistrate Judge Decision to District Court

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4 Exhibit 4

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Jan. 2, 2013

Jan. 2, 2013

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84

Response to Motion

1 Declaration of Amy F. Robertson

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2 Declaration of Carrie Lucas

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Jan. 4, 2013

Jan. 4, 2013

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85

MINUTE ORDER granting 81 Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. Discovery due by 3/1/2013, Dispositive Motions due by 3/15/2013, rebuttal expert disclosures due by 1/28/2013. by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 1/4/13.(bnbcd, )

Jan. 4, 2013

Jan. 4, 2013

RECAP
86

Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Jan. 4, 2013

Jan. 4, 2013

PACER
87

Response to Motion

1 Exhibit 1

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2 Exhibit 2

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3 Exhibit 3

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Jan. 7, 2013

Jan. 7, 2013

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88

Memorandum

Jan. 8, 2013

Jan. 8, 2013

PACER
89

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Jan. 8, 2013

Jan. 8, 2013

PACER
90

Transcript

Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

PACER
91

Motion for Leave

1 Proposed Document - Plaintiff's Reply Brief

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Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

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92

Memorandum

Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

PACER
93

MINUTE ORDER granting 91 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted or, in the Alternative, to Compel Responses Motion for Leave. By Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 1/9/12. (Attachments: # 1 Reply Brief)(mjgsl, )

1 Reply Brief

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Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

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94

Brief in Support of Motion

Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

PACER
95

Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

1 Exhibit 1

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2 Proposed Order (PDF Only)

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Jan. 10, 2013

Jan. 10, 2013

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96

Memorandum

Jan. 11, 2013

Jan. 11, 2013

PACER
97

AMENDED ORDER Regarding Plaintiff's Rule 35 Examination. 95 Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Forthwith Amend the Court's Orders (ECF Nos. 57 and 58 ) Regarding Plaintiff's Rule 35 Examination is GRANTED. by Magistrate Judge Boyd N. Boland on 1/11/13.(bnbcd, )

Jan. 11, 2013

Jan. 11, 2013

RECAP
98

Response

1 Declaration of Amy F. Robertson

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Jan. 16, 2013

Jan. 16, 2013

PACER
99

Motion for Leave

1 Exhibit 1

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2 Exhibit 2

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Jan. 23, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

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100

Motion for Leave

Jan. 23, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Colorado

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Deaf or Blind in Jail/Prison

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 10, 2012

Closing Date: 2014

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Deaf individual

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City and County of Denver (Denver, Denver), City

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Jurisdiction-wide

Corrections

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $15,000

Issues

General:

Access to public accommodations - governmental

Communication skills

TTY/Close Captioning/Videophone/etc.

Disability and Disability Rights:

Hearing impairment

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Type of Facility:

Government-run