Case: G.H. v. Marstiller

4:19-cv-00431 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Filed Date: Sept. 4, 2019

Closed Date: Sept. 8, 2022

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Case Summary

On September 4, 2019, three minors—through their legal guardians—filed a complaint against the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. The plaintiffs, represented by lawyers from the Southern Poverty Law Center, Florida Justice Institute, and Florida Legal Services, sought class action certification to represent several thousand juveniles (and several hundred in a subclass of juveniles with disabilities) who were or would be …

On September 4, 2019, three minors—through their legal guardians—filed a complaint against the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. The plaintiffs, represented by lawyers from the Southern Poverty Law Center, Florida Justice Institute, and Florida Legal Services, sought class action certification to represent several thousand juveniles (and several hundred in a subclass of juveniles with disabilities) who were or would be in custody in a DJJ-operated secure detention center and subject to solitary confinement. The case was initially assigned to Chief Judge Mark E. Walker.

The plaintiffs alleged that the DJJ had a policy and practice of subjecting children to solitary confinement, often repeatedly and without any time limit. The plaintiffs cited scientific material discussing the side effects of isolation: trauma, depression, anxiety, an increased risk of suicide and self-harm, and permanent interference with development. The plaintiffs also alleged that the DJJ did not conduct mental health exams before they placed children in solitary confinement, or give sufficient mental health care to the children while they were in solitary. The plaintiffs brought claims of Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief requiring the defendants to cease the statewide policy and practice of using solitary confinement in secure detention centers.

On October 28, 2019, the defendants moved to dismiss the case for failure to state a claim and moved, in the alternative, for a more definite statement by the plaintiffs. According to the defendants, the plaintiffs' complaint alleged entitlement to much more than the law required and failed to provide sufficient facts regarding the policy or actual injury from it.

The court denied the motion to dismiss or for a more definite statement on December 6, 2019, finding that the plaintiffs sufficiently alleged actionable complaints regarding the quality of prison conditions and the DJJ officials' awareness of the conditions. 424 F. Supp. 3d 1109.

The court referred this case to mediation on December 17, 2019. Extensive discovery followed.

On March 11, 2021, Judge Walker recused himself from the case because he had a connection with a witness. The case was then reassigned to Judge Robert L. Hinkle. The plaintiffs moved for class certification on April 30, 2021. In their motion, the plaintiffs sought certification of 1) a class of: children who are, or will be, in custody in a DJJ-operated secure detention center and subject to solitary confinement; and 2) a subclass of: all qualified children with disabilities, who are, or will be, in custody in a DJJ-operated secure detention center and subject to solitary confinement.

On July 24, 2021, the court dismissed the claims of one of the named plaintiffs, who did not seem to be participating in the case anymore. However, this plaintiff still retained her rights as a class member if class certification occurred.

The court certified both the class and subclass on October 22, 2021, finding that the plaintiffs satisfied both 1) Rule 23(a)’s requirements of numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy of representation; and 2) Rule 23(b)’s requirement that the party opposing the class acted or refused to act on grounds that apply generally to the class, so that final injunctive relief or corresponding declaratory relief was appropriate respecting the class as a whole. The defendants opposed certification and argued that the plaintiffs had failed to demonstrate that a class action, rather than an individual action, was necessary. The court rejected this argument, holding that Rule 23 did not require necessity and that, even if it did, necessity would be satisfied in this case. 339 F.R.D. 584, 591.

After the defendants moved for summary judgment on May 16, 2022, the court issued an order denying the motion and decertifying the class on September 2, 2022. The court found that the defendants' solitary confinement policies for children were constitutional because the policies included restrictions on the circumstances in which children could be placed in solitary, how children were treated and monitored while they were in solitary, and how long they were allowed to remain in solitary. However, the court also found that there was evidence the defendants sometimes violated their own policies, such as by using successive placements to keep children in solitary for longer than the policies allowed, or by placing children in cells of substandard conditions. The court held that because of the disputed evidence about the defendants’ failure to adhere to their own policies, they were not entitled to summary judgment on the plaintiffs' constitutional claims. The court also denied summary judgment as to the ADA and Rehabilitation Act claims on similar grounds, holding that the defendants' policies did not violate these statutes but their treatment of individual children may have.

However, because any potential constitutional or statutory violations would be based on the defendants' specific acts rather than their policies, the court decertified the class and subclass. Discovery thus far had demonstrated that the conditions of solitary confinement varied substantially for each child. The differences included: time kept in solitary confinement, whether the child was checked on, whether the room where the child was kept was dirty, permission to leave the solitary confinement room to visit communal spaces, and provision of educational materials while in solitary confinement. The court found that this level of variation between class members meant that the class lacked commonality, which is one of the requirements specified in Rule 23.

On September 7, 2022, the parties jointly stipulated that the case should be dismissed with prejudice. The court dismissed the case the following day.

Summary Authors

Richa Bijlani (10/28/2019)

Ellen Aldin (5/25/2020)

Nina Gerdes (4/17/2023)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Agarwal, Shalini Goel (Florida)

Costello, Andrea Hope (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Aranda, Robert J. (Florida)

Campbell, Henry B. (Florida)

Davis, Barbara William (Florida)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

4:19-cv-00431

Docket [PACER]

GH v. Marstiller

May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020

Docket
2

4:19-cv-00431

Class Action Complaint

GH v. Marstiller

Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

Complaint
13

4:19-cv-00431

Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint and, Alternatively, Motion for More Definite Statement

Oct. 28, 2019

Oct. 28, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
22

4:19-cv-00431

Order Denying Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, and Alternatively, Motion for a More Definite Statement

Dec. 6, 2019

Dec. 6, 2019

Order/Opinion

424 F.Supp.3d 424

157

4:19-cv-00431

Order Certifying a Class and Subclass

G.H. v. Tamayo

Oct. 22, 2021

Oct. 22, 2021

Order/Opinion

339 F.R.D. 339

169

4:19-cv-00431

Order Confirming the Order Compelling Discovery

G.H. v. Department of Juvenile Justice

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

Order/Opinion
286

4:19-cv-00431

Order Denying Summary Judgment and Decertifying the Class and Subclass

G.H. v. Department of Juvenile Justice

Sept. 2, 2022

Sept. 2, 2022

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

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Last updated Feb. 13, 2024, 3:01 a.m.

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CIVIL COVER SHEET. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 09/04/2019)

Sept. 4, 2019

Sept. 4, 2019

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number AFLNDC-4610560.), filed by GH, BW, RL. (Attachments: # 1 SUMMONS FOR SIMONE MARSTILLER, # 2 SUMMONS FOR DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE) (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

1 SUMMONS FOR SIMONE MARSTILLER

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2 SUMMONS FOR DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

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Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

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NOTICE Regarding Electronic Filing and Attorney Admissions Requirements mailed to LEONARD J LAURENCEAU. (blb) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

PACER

Set Deadlines: Attorney LAURENCEAU Admissions due by 9/19/2019. (blb)

Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

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First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Lisa Graybill.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4611170.) by BW, GH, RL. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing) (GRAYBILL, LISA) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

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Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

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ORDER ADMITTING LISA GRAYBILL PRO HAC VICE. This Court has considered, without hearing, the Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Lisa Graybill. ECF No. 4 . The motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 9/5/19. (blb) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings Status Report due by 10/5/2019. (blb)

Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

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Summons Issued as to DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SIMONE MARSTILLER. (Attachments: # 1 Fl Dept of Juv. Justice Summons) (toy) (Entered: 09/13/2019)

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Sept. 13, 2019

Sept. 13, 2019

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NOTICE of Appearance by DANTE PASQUALE TREVISANI on behalf of BW, GH, RL (TREVISANI, DANTE) (Entered: 09/17/2019)

Sept. 17, 2019

Sept. 17, 2019

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint and Summons served on Florida Department of Juvenile Justice on 9/13/19, filed by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 09/17/2019)

Sept. 17, 2019

Sept. 17, 2019

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Defendant Simone Marstiller on 9/16/19, filed by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 09/17/2019)

Sept. 17, 2019

Sept. 17, 2019

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE answer due 10/7/2019; SIMONE MARSTILLER answer due 10/7/2019. (blb)

Sept. 18, 2019

Sept. 18, 2019

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10

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 2 Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE. (TROHN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 10/02/2019)

Oct. 2, 2019

Oct. 2, 2019

PACER
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ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. This Court has considered, without hearing, Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File a Motion to Dismiss. ECF No. 10 . The motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall file their responsive pleading to the complaint on or before 10/28/2019). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/3/19. (blb) (Entered: 10/03/2019)

Oct. 3, 2019

Oct. 3, 2019

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 11/12/2019. (blb)

Oct. 10, 2019

Oct. 10, 2019

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INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER : Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 12/6/2019. Discovery due by 2/20/2020. Status Report due by 11/25/2019. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/23/19. (blb) (Entered: 10/23/2019)

Oct. 23, 2019

Oct. 23, 2019

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, MOTION for More Definite Statement ( (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 11/12/2019).) by DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SIMONE MARSTILLER. (TROHN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 10/28/2019)

Oct. 28, 2019

Oct. 28, 2019

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MOTION to Extend Timeto File Motion for Class Certification by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 10/30/2019)

Oct. 30, 2019

Oct. 30, 2019

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ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. This Court has considered, without hearing, Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend the Deadline for Filing a Motion for Class Certification. ECF No. 14 . The unopposed motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs may file their motion for class certification on or before 6/5/2020. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/31/19. (blb) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Oct. 31, 2019

Oct. 31, 2019

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION for More Definite Statement by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 11/04/2019)

Nov. 4, 2019

Nov. 4, 2019

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ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO MOTION TO DISMISS. This Court has considered, without hearing, Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion for One Week Extension to Respond to Defendants Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Class Action Complaint. ECF No. 16 . The motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs may respond to Defendants motion to dismiss on or before 11/18/2019). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/5/19. (blb) (Entered: 11/05/2019)

Nov. 5, 2019

Nov. 5, 2019

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 11/18/2019)

Nov. 18, 2019

Nov. 18, 2019

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NOTICE of Appearance by SAM N THYPIN-BERMEO on behalf of All Plaintiffs (THYPIN-BERMEO, SAM) (Entered: 11/20/2019)

Nov. 20, 2019

Nov. 20, 2019

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STATUS REPORT by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 11/21/2019)

Nov. 21, 2019

Nov. 21, 2019

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 12/22/2019. (blb)

Nov. 22, 2019

Nov. 22, 2019

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21

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Proposed Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates) (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 12/02/2019)

1 Appendix Proposed Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates

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Dec. 2, 2019

Dec. 2, 2019

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22

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS, AND ALTERNATIVELY, MOTION FOR A MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT. Defendants have not convinced this Court that dismissal or a more definite statement is warranted. Therefore, Defendants motion, ECF No. 13, is DENIED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/6/19. (blb) (Entered: 12/06/2019)

Dec. 6, 2019

Dec. 6, 2019

Clearinghouse
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SCHEDULING AND MEDIATION ORDER : Discovery due by 2/15/2021, Dispositive Motions to be filed by 3/30/2021, Mediation Report due by 4/1/2021, Case referred to mediation. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/17/19. (blb) (Entered: 12/18/2019)

Dec. 17, 2019

Dec. 17, 2019

PACER
24

Defendants' ANSWER to 2 Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SIMONE MARSTILLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (TROHN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 12/20/2019)

1 Exhibit A

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Dec. 20, 2019

Dec. 20, 2019

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STATUS REPORT on Discovery by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 12/20/2019)

Dec. 20, 2019

Dec. 20, 2019

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 1/23/2020. (blb)

Dec. 23, 2019

Dec. 23, 2019

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MOTION for Protective Order (Opposed) for Entry of Proposed Qualified HIPAA Protective Order by BW, GH, RL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed HIPAA Qualified Protective Order, # 2 Exhibit Harvard v. Inch - HIPAA Qualified Protective Order, # 3 Exhibit H.C. v. Bradshaw - HIPAA Qualified Protective Order) (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 01/03/2020)

1 Exhibit Proposed HIPAA Qualified Protective Order

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2 Exhibit Harvard v. Inch - HIPAA Qualified Protective Order

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3 Exhibit H.C. v. Bradshaw - HIPAA Qualified Protective Order

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Jan. 3, 2020

Jan. 3, 2020

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27

ORDER DIRECTING EXPEDITED RESPONSE. Plaintiffs have filed their Opposed Motion for Entry of Qualified HIPAA Protective Order. ECF No. 26 . Defendants must file a response to the motion not later than Friday, 1/10/2020. See N. D. Fla. Loc. R. 7.1(E). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/3/20. (blb) (Entered: 01/03/2020)

Jan. 3, 2020

Jan. 3, 2020

PACER
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RESPONSE to Motion re 26 MOTION for Protective Order (Opposed) for Entry of Proposed Qualified HIPAA Protective Order filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SIMONE MARSTILLER. (TROHN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 01/08/2020)

Jan. 8, 2020

Jan. 8, 2020

PACER
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HIPAA QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Plaintiffs' motion for entry of HIPAA Qualified Protective Order, ECF No. 26, is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/9/20. (blb) (Entered: 01/09/2020)

Jan. 9, 2020

Jan. 9, 2020

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30

NOTICE of Appearance by AIMEE CRISTEN LIM on behalf of All Plaintiffs (LIM, AIMEE) (Entered: 01/15/2020)

Jan. 15, 2020

Jan. 15, 2020

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31

STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 01/23/2020)

Jan. 23, 2020

Jan. 23, 2020

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 2/24/2020. (blb)

Jan. 24, 2020

Jan. 24, 2020

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32

NOTICE of Appearance by MARCEL ANDREW LILAVOIS, JR on behalf of All Plaintiffs (LILAVOIS, MARCEL) (Entered: 02/21/2020)

Feb. 21, 2020

Feb. 21, 2020

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33

STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 02/24/2020)

Feb. 24, 2020

Feb. 24, 2020

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 3/25/2020. (blb)

Feb. 25, 2020

Feb. 25, 2020

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34

NOTICE of Appearance by JENNIFER MEGAN VASQUEZ on behalf of All Defendants (VASQUEZ, JENNIFER) (Entered: 02/28/2020)

Feb. 28, 2020

Feb. 28, 2020

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35

Joint MOTION Entry of Proposed Confidentiality Order by BW, GH, RL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Confidentiality Order) (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 03/02/2020)

1 Exhibit Proposed Confidentiality Order

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March 2, 2020

March 2, 2020

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CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER. This Court has considered, without hearing, the parties' Joint Motion for Entry of Confidentiality Order. ECF No. 35 . For the reasons provided in the motion, this Court finds good cause under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c). The motion is, therefore, GRANTED.Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 3/3/20. (blb) (Entered: 03/04/2020)

March 3, 2020

March 3, 2020

PACER
37

MOTION to Quash Non-Party Subpoenas and for a Protective order with Incorporated Memorandum of Law by BW, GH, RL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Subpoena re G.H., # 2 Exhibit Subpoena re G.H., # 3 Exhibit Subpoena re G.H., # 4 Exhibit Subpoena re G.H., # 5 Exhibit Subpoena re G.H., # 6 Exhibit Subpoena re G.H., # 7 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 8 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 9 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 10 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 11 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 12 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 13 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 14 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 15 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 16 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 17 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 18 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 19 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 20 Exhibit Subpoena re R.L., # 21 Exhibit Subpoena re B.W., # 22 Exhibit Subpoena re B.W., # 23 Exhibit Subpoena re B.W., # 24 Exhibit Subpoena re B.W., # 25 Exhibit Subpoena re B.W., # 26 Exhibit Subpoena re B.W., # 27 Exhibit Subpoena re B.W., # 28 Exhibit Subpoena re B.W.) (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 03/05/2020)

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March 5, 2020

March 5, 2020

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38

ORDER REQUIRING EXPEDITED RESPONSE. On March 5, 2020, Plaintiffs moved to Quash Non-Party Subpoenas and for a Protective Order. ECF No. 37 . Defendants are ordered to respond to Plaintiffs' motion on or before 3/13/2020. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 3/6/20. (blb) (Entered: 03/06/2020)

March 6, 2020

March 6, 2020

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 37 MOTION to Quash Non-Party Subpoenas and for a Protective order with Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SIMONE MARSTILLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (TROHN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 03/13/2020)

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March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020

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ORDER ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA AND MOTION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER. This Court has considered, without hearing, Plaintiffs' Motion to Quash Non-Party Subpoenas and Motion for a Protective Order. ECF No. 37 . For the reasons stated in this order, Plaintiffs' motion is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART.Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 3/24/20. (blb) (Entered: 03/24/2020)

March 24, 2020

March 24, 2020

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STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 03/25/2020)

March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/25/2020. (blb)

March 25, 2020

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Joint MOTION to Extend Time/Modify the Scheduling Order (ECF 23) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 04/22/2020)

April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020

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STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020

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ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULING AND MEDIATION ORDER. This Court has considered, without hearing, the Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order. ECF No. 42 . The motion is GRANTED and this Court amends the Scheduling and Mediation Order of December 17, 2019, ECF No. 23, by accepting the proposed deadlines as set forth in this order. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 4/24/20. (blb) Discovery due by 7/2/2021, Dispositive Motions to be filed by 8/30/2021. (Entered: 04/24/2020)

April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 5/27/2020. (blb)

April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

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STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 05/27/2020)

May 27, 2020

May 27, 2020

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 6/28/2020. (blb)

May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020

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ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re Status Report Deadline. Status Report due by 6/28/2020, none filed. (blb)

June 29, 2020

June 29, 2020

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STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

June 29, 2020

June 29, 2020

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 7/30/2020. (blb)

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

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STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 07/29/2020)

July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 8/30/2020. (blb)

July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

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MOTION to Designate Documents as Confidential by DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SIMONE MARSTILLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Errata G) (TROHN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

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July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020

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ORDER DIRECTING EXPEDITED RESPONSE. Defendants have filed their Motion to Designate Documents as Confidential. ECF No. 48 . Plaintiffs must file a response to the motion not later than Monday, 8/10/2020). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 8/3/20. (blb) (Entered: 08/03/2020)

Aug. 3, 2020

Aug. 3, 2020

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 48 MOTION to Designate Documents as Confidential filed by BW, GH, RL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Department of Juvenile Justice Public Records Confinement Data (excerpts), # 2 Exhibit Department of Juvenile Justice Public Records Confinement Data Summaries, # 3 Exhibit Emails Between Counsel re: Confidentiality Designation) (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 08/10/2020)

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3 Exhibit Emails Between Counsel re: Confidentiality Designation

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Aug. 10, 2020

Aug. 10, 2020

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51

NOTICE of Appearance by RACHEL MALKOWSKI ORTIZ on behalf of All Plaintiffs (ORTIZ, RACHEL) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

Aug. 11, 2020

Aug. 11, 2020

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52

ORDER ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DESIGNATE DOCUMENTS AS CONFIDENTIAL. For the reasons provided, the motion 48 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 8/14/20. (blb) (Entered: 08/14/2020)

Aug. 14, 2020

Aug. 14, 2020

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53

STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 9/27/2020. (blb)

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

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ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re: Status Report due by 9/27/2020. None filed. (blb)

Sept. 28, 2020

Sept. 28, 2020

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54

STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 09/28/2020)

Sept. 28, 2020

Sept. 28, 2020

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 10/28/2020. (blb)

Sept. 28, 2020

Sept. 28, 2020

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55

Joint MOTION to Extend Time/Modify the Amended Scheduling Order (ECF 44) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

Oct. 7, 2020

Oct. 7, 2020

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56

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO MODIFY SCHEDULING ORDER. This Court has considered, without hearing, the parties' Second Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order. ECF No. 55 . For the reasons provided in the motion, the motion is GRANTED. An amended scheduling order will follow this Order. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/7/20. (blb) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

Oct. 7, 2020

Oct. 7, 2020

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57

SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING AND MEDIATION ORDER. This Court recently granted the joint motion to modify the amended scheduling order. See ECF No. 56 . Accordingly, this Court amends the Amended Scheduling and Mediation Order of April 24, 2020, ECF No. 44, by accepting the proposed deadlines. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/9/20. Discovery due by 12/17/2021, Dispositive Motions to be filed by 3/1/2022. (blb) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

Oct. 9, 2020

Oct. 9, 2020

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58

MOTION to Compel Conditions for Plaintiffs' Request for Entry Onto Land and for Rule 34 Inspection with Incorporated Memorandum of Law by BW, GH, RL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Andrea Costello, # 2 Exhibit Composite of Emails and Authorizations (redacted), # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. Louis Kraus, # 4 Exhibit Order in Hughes v. Judd) (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Andrea Costello

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2 Exhibit Composite of Emails and Authorizations (redacted)

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. Louis Kraus

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4 Exhibit Order in Hughes v. Judd

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Oct. 9, 2020

Oct. 9, 2020

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59

ORDER REQUIRING EXPEDITED RESPONSE. On October 9, 2020, Plaintiffs filed a Motion to Compel Conditions for Plaintiffs' Request for Entry onto Land for Rule 34 Inspection. ECF No. 58 . Defendants shall file a response on or before 10/16/2020. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/13/20. (blb) (Entered: 10/13/2020)

Oct. 13, 2020

Oct. 13, 2020

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60

RESPONSE in Opposition re 58 MOTION to Compel Conditions for Plaintiffs' Request for Entry Onto Land and for Rule 34 Inspection with Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SIMONE MARSTILLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E) (TROHN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 10/16/2020)

1 Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit B

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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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Oct. 16, 2020

Oct. 16, 2020

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61

MOTION for Leave to File re 60 Response in Opposition to Motion, for Leave to File Reply Memorandum by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 10/18/2020)

Oct. 18, 2020

Oct. 18, 2020

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62

ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO REPLYThis Court has considered, without hearing, Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Reply. ECF No. 61 . The motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file a reply on or before 10/23/2020. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/19/20. (blb) (Entered: 10/19/2020)

Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

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63

REPLY to Response to Motion re 58 MOTION to Compel Conditions for Plaintiffs' Request for Entry Onto Land and for Rule 34 Inspection with Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 10/23/2020)

Oct. 23, 2020

Oct. 23, 2020

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64

STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 10/29/2020)

Oct. 29, 2020

Oct. 29, 2020

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 11/29/2020. (blb)

Oct. 29, 2020

Oct. 29, 2020

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65

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/5/2020 09:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 3853136# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 4565# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court also asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is comprised by these devices. NOTE: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as a hearing impairment, please contact Victoria Milton McGee at 850-521-3510 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made.s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

Oct. 30, 2020

Oct. 30, 2020

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NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING RE: 58 MOTION to Compel Conditions for Plaintiffs' Request for Entry Onto Land and for Rule 34 Inspection with Incorporated Memorandum of Law: Telephonic Motion Hearing set for 11/5/2020 11:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 3853136# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 4565# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court also asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is comprised by these devices. NOTE: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as a hearing impairment, please contact Victoria Milton McGee at 850-521-3510 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made.s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) (Entered: 11/03/2020)

Nov. 3, 2020

Nov. 3, 2020

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Telephonic Motion Hearing held on 11/5/2020. Court hears argument re: 58 Motion to Compel. Ruling by Court: Parties are to cancel next week's inspections. Defendants' brief re: Rule 34 due by 11/19/2020. Plaintiffs' response due by 11/27/2020. Clerk to set for an expedited telephonic hearing after briefs are filed (Court Reporter Megan Hague). (vkm) (Entered: 11/05/2020)

Nov. 5, 2020

Nov. 5, 2020

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of telephonic Proceedings held on 11/5/2020, before Judge Mark E. Walker. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/16/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/16/2021. (mah) (Entered: 11/09/2020)

Nov. 9, 2020

Nov. 9, 2020

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69

RESPONSE in Opposition re 58 MOTION to Compel Conditions for Plaintiffs' Request for Entry Onto Land and for Rule 34 Inspection with Incorporated Memorandum of Law Supplemental Brief filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SIMONE MARSTILLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit "A") (TROHN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

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Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

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70

ORDER REQUIRING ADDITIONAL BRIEFING. Defendants shall file additional briefing on or before 11/24/2020. If Defendants need more time, they can file for an extension. If Plaintiffs need additional time to respond, they can also file for an extension. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/20/20. (blb) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

Nov. 20, 2020

Nov. 20, 2020

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71

RESPONSE in Opposition re 58 MOTION to Compel Conditions for Plaintiffs' Request for Entry Onto Land and for Rule 34 Inspection with Incorporated Memorandum of Law Additional Supplemental Briefing filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SIMONE MARSTILLER. (TROHN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 11/24/2020)

Nov. 24, 2020

Nov. 24, 2020

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72

STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 11/25/2020)

Nov. 25, 2020

Nov. 25, 2020

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73

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Conditions for Plaintiffs' Request for Entry Onto Land and for Rule 34 Inspection by BW, GH, RL re 58 MOTION to Compel Conditions for Plaintiffs' Request for Entry Onto Land and for Rule 34 Inspection with Incorporated Memorandum of Law (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 11/25/2020)

Nov. 25, 2020

Nov. 25, 2020

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 12/29/2020. (blb)

Nov. 29, 2020

Nov. 29, 2020

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74

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO COMPEL AS MOOT. This Court has considered, following a hearing and supplemental briefing, Plaintiff's Motion to Compel. ECF No. 58 . Inasmuch as Plaintiff has withdrawn the motion, ECF No. 73, Plaintiff's Motion to Compel, ECF No. 58, is DENIED as moot. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/30/20. (blb) (Entered: 11/30/2020)

Nov. 30, 2020

Nov. 30, 2020

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First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kara Sheli Wallis.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-5822766.) by BW, GH, RL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit NYS Certificate of Good Standing - Wallis, Kara - Nov. 24, 2020) (WALLIS, KARA) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

1 Exhibit NYS Certificate of Good Standing - Wallis, Kara - Nov. 24, 2020

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Dec. 9, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020

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76

ORDER ADMITTING KARA WALLIS PRO HAC VICE. This Court has considered, without hearing, the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kara Wallis. ECF No. 75 . The motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/9/20. (blb) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

Dec. 9, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020

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77

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by BW, GH, RL. (LAURENCEAU, LEONARD) (Entered: 12/11/2020)

Dec. 11, 2020

Dec. 11, 2020

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78

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL. This Court has considered, without hearing, the motion to withdraw Lisa Graybill and Shalini Goel Agarwal as co-counsels for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 77 . This motion is, therefore, GRANTED. The Clerk shall disconnect Ms. Graybill and Ms. Agarwal from CM/ECF on this matter. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/11/2020. (kjw) * Attorneys SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL and LISA S GRAYBILL terminated. (Entered: 12/11/2020)

Dec. 11, 2020

Dec. 11, 2020

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79

STATUS REPORT on Discovery (Joint) by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 12/22/2020)

Dec. 22, 2020

Dec. 22, 2020

PACER

Set Deadline - Status Report due by 1/22/2021. (cle)

Dec. 22, 2020

Dec. 22, 2020

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80

STIPULATION for Entry Onto Land for Inspection by BW, GH, RL. (COSTELLO, ANDREA) (Entered: 12/23/2020)

Dec. 23, 2020

Dec. 23, 2020

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Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Juvenile Institution

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Solitary confinement

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 4, 2019

Closing Date: Sept. 8, 2022

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Three minors seeking to represent a class consisting of children are, or will be, in custody in a DJJ-operated secure detention center and subject to solitary confinement; and a subclass of all such children with disabilities, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Southern Poverty Law Center

Florida Justice Institute

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General:

Conditions of confinement

Juveniles

Pattern or Practice

Recreation / Exercise

Suicide prevention

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Confinement/isolation

Solitary confinement/Supermax (conditions or process)

Disability and Disability Rights:

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Modifications

Mental impairment

Visual impairment

Depression

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Medical/Mental Health:

Mental health care, general

Self-injurious behaviors

Suicide prevention

Type of Facility:

Government-run