National Association of the Deaf et al v. Harvard University et al
Plaintiff: National Association of the Deaf, C. Wayne Dore, Christy Smith, Lee Nettles and Diane Nettles
Defendant: Harvard University and President and Fellows of Harvard College
Interested Party: The United States
Not Classified By Court: Judith G. Dein
Case Number: 3:2015cv30023
Filed: February 12, 2015
Court: US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Office: Springfield Office
County: Hampden
Presiding Judge: Mark G Mastroianni
Referring Judge: Katherine A Robertson
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1218
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 24, 2022 Filing 221 NOTICE of Change of Address or Firm Name by Amy F. Robertson (Robertson, Amy)
September 28, 2021 Filing 220 NOTICE of Change of Address or Firm Name by Amy F. Robertson and Timothy P. Fox (Robertson, Amy)
February 26, 2020 Filing 219 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ORDER entered. CONSENT DECREE AND FINAL JUDGMENT in favor of National Association of the Deaf, C. Wayne Dore, Christy Smith, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles against Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College entered.(Finn, Mary)
February 26, 2020 Filing 218 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING #209 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Award of Fees and Costs in the amount of $1,575,000. The petition for fees and costs is for an amount that was negotiated with the assistance of a Magistrate Judge of this court. An award in this amount is not opposed by the defendant. The court carefully reviewed the plaintiffs' fee submission and supporting declarations and finds that an award in this amount is fair and reasonable. The plaintiffs' motion for fees and costs is granted for all of the reasons stated in court at the fairness hearing, which are incorporated herein by reference. (Robertson, Katherine)
February 26, 2020 Filing 217 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered finding as moot #153 Motion to Consolidate Cases, in light of the fact that the case was stayed for a period of time and has now settled. (Finn, Mary)
February 26, 2020 Filing 216 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting Plaintiff's Response to Objections and #210 MOTION for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement, for the reasons stated in open court. (Rivera, Melissa)
February 25, 2020 Filing 215 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Fairness Hearing held on 2/25/2020. Present (in the courtroom): Atty Thomas P. Murphy, Plaintiff Lee Nettles and Atty Roberto M. Braceras. Attorneys Present (by telephone): Amy F. Robertson, Carly A. Myers, Howard Rosenblum, Joseph M. Sellers, Shaylyn Cochran, Tatum A. Pritchard, Janet Grumer and William M. Jay. Colloquy re: status of the case. Objections to the fairness hearing were discussed. No substantive objections were made. No one was present at the hearing. Consent decreed approved and will be entered as final judgment in the case. The unopposed motion for attorneys fees was allowed, for the reasons stated in open court. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm#audio-recordinscript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) (American Sign Language Interpreter: LeWana Clark.) (Rivera, Melissa)
February 21, 2020 Filing 214 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Plaintiffs' #211 Motion for Attorney Caitlin H. Parton to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Caitlin H. Parton terminated as counsel for the Plaintiffs. (Finn, Mary)
February 21, 2020 Filing 213 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Parties' #212 Motion for certain counsel to appear at the 2/25/2020 Fairness Hearing by Telephone. Telephone Conference Call In Information e-mailed to counsel this date. (Finn, Mary)
February 20, 2020 Filing 212 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone (Fairness Hearing 2/25/20) by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
February 19, 2020 Filing 211 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Parton, Caitlin)
February 17, 2020 Filing 210 Assented to MOTION for final approval of class action settlement and response to objections by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Sellers, Joseph)
January 31, 2020 Filing 209 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Arlene Mayerson, #2 Declaration of Bill Lann Lee, #3 Declaration of Howard Rosenblum, #4 Declaration of Joseph Sellers, #5 Declaration of Thomas Murphy, #6 Declaration of Timothy Fox)(Robertson, Amy)
January 23, 2020 Filing 208 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Plaintiffs' #207 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Carly A. Myers. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. . (Finn, Mary)
January 23, 2020 Filing 207 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Carly A. Myers Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-8067905 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
January 15, 2020 Filing 206 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Namita Gupta (Gupta, Namita)
December 11, 2019 Filing 204 NOTICE of Change of Address or Firm Name by Amy F. Robertson (Robertson, Amy)
December 9, 2019 Filing 203 Set/Reset Hearings: A Fairness Hearing is set for 2/25/2020 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Finn, Mary)
December 9, 2019 Filing 202 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER entered re: Plaintiffs' Motion to Certify Class - #200 . For the reasons set forth, the Court GRANTS the Plaintiffs' Motion to Certify the Class - #200 . 1. The following class is certified for settlement purposes:All persons (other than students of Harvard University) who, at any time between February 11, 2013 and the date of preliminary approval of this settlement, have claimed or could have claimed to assert a right under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and/or other federal, state or local statutes or regulations that set forth standards or obligations coterminous with or equivalent to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act or any of the rules or regulations promulgated thereunder, alleging that they are deaf or hard of hearing and that Harvard has failed to make accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing online content posted and available for the general public that is produced, created, hosted, linked to, or embedded by Harvard. 2. The Court Appoints named Plaintiffs, C. Wayne Dore, Christy Smith, and Lee Nettles as class representatives. 3. The Court Appoints the following lawyers as Class Counsel: Joseph Sellers and Shaylyn Cochran of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC; Thomas P. Murphy, Tatum A. Pritchard, and Caitlin Parton of the Disability Law Center, Inc.; Amy Farr Robertson of the Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center; Arlene Mayerson and Namita Gupta of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc.; and Howard Rosenblum of the National Association of the Deaf. 4. The Proposed Consent Decree is preliminarily approved. 5. The Proposed Notice and the Jointly Proposed Plan for Dissemination of the Proposed Notice is approved. 6. The Court sets the following deadlines: a. Plaintiffs will issue the Notice to the Class by December 16, 2019; b. The deadline to submit Objections to the Settlement in accordance with the Instructions in the Notice is February 10; 2020;c. Responses to Objections will be submitted by February 17, 2020; and d. A Fairness Hearing will be held on February 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. It is so ordered. (Finn, Mary)
December 5, 2019 Filing 205 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Status Conference and Motion Hearing held on 12/5/2019 re Assented to MOTION to Certify Class for Settlement Purposes and for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement (in 3:15-cv-30023-KAR). Attorneys Present: Thomas P. Murphy and Roberto M. Braceras. Attorneys Present (by telephone): Amy F. Robertson, Joseph M. Sellers, Shaylyn Cochran, Tatum A. Pritchard and Janet Grumer. Colloquy re: status of 15-cv-30024-KAR. The parties are very close to finding a resolution and asked for 45 days. The parties were heard on the pending motion in 15-cv-30023-KAR. Memorandum and Order issued. (See Dkt. No. #202 ). The Court set the following deadlines: a. Plaintiffs will issue the Notice to the Class by December 16, 2019; b. The deadline to submit Objections to the Settlement in accordance with the Instructions in the Notice is February 10, 2020; c. Responses to Objections will be submitted by February 17, 2020; and d. A Fairness Hearing is set for 2/25/2020 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #htt.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm#audio-recordings . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-KAR & 3:15-cv-30024-KAR. (Rivera, Meli
November 27, 2019 Filing 201 MEMORANDUM in Support re #200 Assented to MOTION to Certify Class for Settlement Purposes and for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement filed by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Sellers, Joseph)
November 27, 2019 Filing 200 Assented to MOTION to Certify Class for Settlement Purposes and for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Sellers, Joseph)
November 26, 2019 Filing 199 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the parties' Joint #197 Motion for Certain Counsel to Appear at the 12/5/2019 Status Conference by Telephone. Telephone Conference call in Information e-mailed to counsel this date. (Finn, Mary)
November 26, 2019 Filing 198 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Plaintiffs' #196 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Howard Rosenblum. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. . (Finn, Mary)
November 26, 2019 Filing 197 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
November 26, 2019 Filing 196 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Howard Rosenblum Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-7988528 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
November 8, 2019 Filing 195 FINAL ELECTRONIC REPORT OF ADR PROVIDER. Magistrate Judge Dein: On October 24 and November 7, 2019, I conducted a mediation in this case. All parties were represented by counsel, and were present in person, by telephone or by authorized corporate officer. The case was settled. No later than November 27, 2019, the plaintiffs will move for an order seeking preliminary approval of the Consent Decree and approval of a Joint Notice Plan pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 23. (Dambrosio, Jolyne)
October 24, 2019 Filing 193 INTERIM ELECTRONIC REPORT OF ADR PROVIDER. Magistrate Judge Dein: On October 24, 2019, I conducted a mediation in this case. All parties were represented by counsel, and were present in person, by telephone or by authorized corporate officer. Progress was made, and the mediation will continue on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 10:00AM in Courtroom #5 on the fifth floor. (Dambrosio, Jolyne)
October 2, 2019 Filing 191 NOTICE of Appearance by Tatum A. Pritchard on behalf of C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith (Pritchard, Tatum)
August 28, 2019 Filing 190 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF AND ORDER REGARDING ADR CONFERENCE: By agreement of counsel, mediation before Magistrate Judge Dein set for Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 10:00AM in Courtroom #15 on the 5th Floor in BOSTON. Counsel are directed to be present with their clients or representatives thereof with full settlement authority. No later than three business days before the conference, each party shall submit (by mail or hand delivery addressed to Judge Dein, or by email to Jolyne_Dambrosio@mad.uscourts.gov) a brief memorandum marked "Confidential - Not for Docketing" addressing the party's position on the merits of the case and on settlement. If you use a standard form settlement agreement, please bring a copy with you. If you believe the case is not ripe for mediation at this time, please notify opposing counsel and the court as soon as possible. (Dambrosio, Jolyne)
August 27, 2019 Filing 189 Notice of assignment to ADR Provider. Judge Judith G. Dein Appointed(Belpedio, Lisa)
August 23, 2019 Filing 188 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution to Magistrate Judge Judith Dein.Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-KAR, 3:15-cv-30024-KAR(Finn, Mary)
August 23, 2019 Filing 187 Set/Reset Hearings: Case is STAYED through 11/29/2019. Status Conference is reset to 12/5/2019 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Finn, Mary)
August 23, 2019 Filing 186 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Parties Joint #185 Motion to Refer the Case to Magistrate Dein for Mediation and to Extend the Stay of the Case. The Case is STAYED until 11/29/2019. The Status Conference is reset to 12/5/2019 at 11:00 A.M. (Finn, Mary)
August 23, 2019 Filing 185 Joint MOTION for Order Referring Case to Mediation by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
July 30, 2019 Filing 184 Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 9/30/2019 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Finn, Mary)
July 30, 2019 Filing 183 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ENDORSEMENT re #182 Status Report filed by President and Fellows of Harvard College, Harvard University. The Stay of the Case is extended through 9/30/2019 for the purposes of Further Settlement Negotiations. A Status Conference will be held on 9/30/2019 at 11:00 A.M. (Finn, Mary)
July 29, 2019 Filing 182 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
June 10, 2019 Filing 181 Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties' Status Report concerning the status of negotiation due by 7/29/2019. (Finn, Mary)
June 10, 2019 Filing 180 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Parties' Joint #179 Motion to Stay proceedings through 7/31/2019, with a Joint Status Report concerning the negotiation to be filed by close of business on 7/29/2019. The Parties' should not anticipate any further extensions of the Stay. (Finn, Mary)
June 7, 2019 Filing 179 Joint MOTION to Stay re 178 Set/Reset Deadlines by C. Wayne Dore, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Sellers, Joseph)
June 3, 2019 Filing 178 Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties' Joint Status Report due by close of business on 6/7/2019. (Finn, Mary)
May 10, 2019 Filing 177 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Parties' Joint #176 Motion to Stay the Case until 5/31/2019. (Finn, Mary)
May 10, 2019 Filing 176 Joint MOTION to Stay Proceedings by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
April 15, 2019 Filing 175 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #174 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Caroline Jackson terminated as counsel for the Plaintiffs'. (Finn, Mary)
April 15, 2019 Filing 174 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Jackson, Caroline)
March 28, 2019 Filing 173 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Regarding Defendant's #140 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings. For the foregoing reasons, the court DENIES in part and GRANTS in part Harvard's Motion. See attached Memo & Order for complete details. (Calderon, Melissa)
February 13, 2019 Filing 171 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy Kistner on behalf of Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College (Kistner, Timothy)
February 7, 2019 Filing 172 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Telephone Conference held on 2/7/2019. Attorneys Present: Amy F. Robertson, Thomas P. Murphy, Janet Grumer, Roberto M. Braceras and William M. Jay. Counsel heard on discovery letters filed with the Court. Harvard's response to interrogatories shall be deferred until 4/29/2019, for the reasons stated in open court. Non-expert discovery shall be completed by 5/31/2019. The Court did not rule on Plaintiffs' request for an additional ten (10) interrogatories, for the reasons stated. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm#audio-recordings . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) (Calderon, Melissa)
February 1, 2019 Filing 170 Remark: Telephone conference information sent to counsel by email. (Calderon, Melissa)
February 1, 2019 Filing 169 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing ISSUED: A Telephone Conference is set for 2/7/2019 at 9:30 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. The clerk shall inform counsel of the procedures to follow in order to participate by telephone. (Calderon, Melissa)
January 10, 2019 Filing 168 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ORDER entered. REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER: (Figueroa, Tamara)
December 26, 2018 Filing 167 Set/Reset Deadlines: Non-Expert Discovery to be completed by 5/31/2019. Motion for Class Certification due by 9/30/2019. (Finn, Mary)
December 21, 2018 Filing 166 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #165 the parties' Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. A revised scheduling order will issue. (Robertson, Katherine)
December 20, 2018 Filing 165 Joint MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
December 19, 2018 Filing 164 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #163 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Arlene B. Mayerson and Namita Gupta.. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. . (Finn, Mary) Modified on 12/19/2018 Correct spelling of Counsel (Figueroa, Tamara).
November 27, 2018 Filing 163 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Arlene Mayerson; Namita Gupta Filing fee: $ 200, receipt number 0101-7428312 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Arlene B. Mayerson, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Namita Gupta)(Murphy, Thomas)
November 20, 2018 Filing 162 REPLY to Response to #153 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Sellers, Joseph)
November 20, 2018 Filing 161 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Plaintiff's Assented to #160 Motion for Leave to File a Reply Memorandum in support of their #153 Motion to Consolidate. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Finn, Mary)
November 19, 2018 Filing 160 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion for Consolidation by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Sellers, Joseph)
November 16, 2018 Filing 159 Opposition re #153 MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Harvard and MIT filed by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
November 15, 2018 Filing 158 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30024-KAR, 3:15-cv-30023-KAR(Scalfani, Deborah)
November 15, 2018 Filing 157 Transcript of Motion Hearing held on October 30, 2018, before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Kathleen Silva at kathysilva@verizon.net Redaction Request due 12/6/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/17/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/13/2019. Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30024-KAR, 3:15-cv-30023-KAR(Scalfani, Deborah)
November 5, 2018 Filing 155 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ORDER entered. STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. See attached order for complete details. (Calderon, Melissa)
November 2, 2018 Filing 153 MOTION to Consolidate Cases by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Robertson, Amy)
October 30, 2018 Filing 156 Motions Taken Under Advisement: Defendants' MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings (140 in 3:15-cv-30023-KAR) and Defendants' MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings (148 in 3:15-cv-30024-KAR). Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-KAR, 3:15-cv-30024-KAR (Calderon, Melissa)
October 30, 2018 Filing 154 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Motion Hearing held on 10/30/2018 re Defendants' MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings (140 in 3:15-cv-30023-KAR) and Defendants' MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings (148 in 3:15-cv-30024-KAR). Attorneys Present: Joseph M. Sellers, Arlene B. Mayerson, Thomas P. Murphy, Andrew Kim, Roberto M. Braceras and William M. Jay. Arguments heard. This matter is taken under advisement. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Kathleen Silva at kathysilva@verizon.net.) (ASL Interpreter: Jane Hecker-Cain & CART Reporter: Jonathan Young. Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-KAR & 3:15-cv-30024-KAR. (Calderon, Melissa)
September 28, 2018 Filing 152 REPLY to Response to #140 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
September 27, 2018 Filing 151 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #150 Motion for Leave to File a Reply Memorandum in Excess of Pages re: #140 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. The Memorandum is not to exceed 15 pages. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Finn, Mary)
September 26, 2018 Filing 150 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages of a Reply Memorandum by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
September 11, 2018 Filing 149 ELECTRONIC NOTICE Resetting Hearing on Defendants' #140 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings ISSUED: After conferring with counsel, the Motion Hearing is reset to 10/30/2018 at 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Calderon, Melissa)
September 10, 2018 Filing 148 ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on Defendants' #140 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings ISSUED: After conferring with counsel, a Motion Hearing is set for 11/8/2018 at 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Calderon, Melissa)
August 29, 2018 Filing 147 Opposition re #140 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Amy F. Robertson Declaration and Exhibit)(Robertson, Amy)
August 28, 2018 Filing 146 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #145 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Healy, Bethaney)
August 27, 2018 Filing 145 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Robertson, Amy)
July 25, 2018 Filing 144 STIPULATION re Protective Order by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Sellers, Joseph)
July 24, 2018 Filing 143 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Plaintiffs' Assented to #142 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #140 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings . Plaintiffs' response due by 8/29/2018. Defendants' Reply due and extended to 9/28/2018. (Finn, Mary)
July 23, 2018 Filing 142 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to August 29, 2018 to File Opposition to Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas) Modified on 7/24/2018 to change the relief type to MOTOION for Extension of Time to file Response/Reply (Finn, Mary).
June 29, 2018 Filing 141 MEMORANDUM in Support re #140 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
June 29, 2018 Filing 140 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
June 21, 2018 Filing 139 Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings due by 6/29/2018. Responses due by 8/6/2018. Replies due by 8/27/2018. (Finn, Mary)
June 21, 2018 Filing 138 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #137 the Defendant's Assented to Motion to Alter the Briefing Schedule set forth in the existing Scheduling Order to adopt the parties' Proposed Revised Deadlines. Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings due 6/29/2018. Oppositions due 8/6/2018. Replies due 8/27/2018. (Finn, Mary)
June 20, 2018 Filing 137 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
May 22, 2018 Filing 136 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #134 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Shaylyn Cochran. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. . (Finn, Mary)
May 22, 2018 Filing 135 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #133 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Joseph M. Sellers. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. . (Finn, Mary)
May 21, 2018 Filing 134 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Shaylyn C. Cochran Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-7148007 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas) (Main Document 134 replaced on 5/21/2018) (Finn, Mary). (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/21/2018: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Shaylyn C. Cochran) (Finn, Mary). Modified on 5/21/2018 to separate Exhibit A from the main document and to add it as an attachment. (Finn, Mary).
May 21, 2018 Filing 133 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Joseph M. Sellers Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-7147959 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Appendix)(Murphy, Thomas) (Main Document 133 replaced on 5/21/2018) (Finn, Mary). (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/21/2018: #2 Exhibit A - Certificate of Joseph M. Sellers) (Finn, Mary). Modified on 5/21/2018 to separate Exhibit A from the Main Document and to add it as an attachment. (Finn, Mary).
May 4, 2018 Filing 132 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ORDER entered. REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER ISSUED: Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings due by 6/22/2018; Oppositions due by 7/30/2018; and Replies, if any, due by 8/20/2018. See attached order for complete details. (Calderon, Melissa)
April 18, 2018 Filing 131 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting the Parties #130 Joint Motion to Amend the Scheduling Order. A Revised Scheduling Order will issue. (Finn, Mary)
April 17, 2018 Filing 130 Joint MOTION to Amend #128 Scheduling Order,,,, Set Scheduling Order Deadlines,,,, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,, by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Robertson, Amy) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/18/2018: #1 Correct Main Document, #2 A) (Finn, Mary). Modified on 4/18/2018 to separate Exhibit A from the main document and to add it as an attachment. (Finn, Mary).
April 5, 2018 Filing 129 Disclosure pursuant to Rule 26 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
March 15, 2018 Filing 128 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ORDER entered. SCHEDULING ORDER: Motions for Leave to Amend the Pleadings to add claims, defenses, or parties due by 5/8/2018. Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings due by 5/18/2018. Oppositions to any Motion for Leave to Amend the Pleadings due by 6/8/2018. Oppositions to Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings due by 6/18/2018. Replies to Motion for Leave to Amend the Pleadings due by 6/22/2018. Replies to Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings due by 7/2/2018. Non-Expert Discovery to be completed by 1/31/2019. Expert Depositions to be completed by 5/17/2019. Motion for Class Certification due by 5/31/2019. Oppositions to Motion for Class Certification due by 7/1/2019. Reply to Motion for Class Certification due by 7/15/2019. (Finn, Mary)
March 14, 2018 Filing 126 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Reassignment. Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson added. (adminn, )
March 9, 2018 Filing 127 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Scheduling Conference held on 3/9/2018. Attorneys Present: Timothy P. Fox and Roberto M. Braceras. Attorneys by Telephone: Caroline Jackson, Stanley Eichner, Amy F. Robertson, Caitlin Parton, William M. Jay and Janet Grumer. Colloquy re: status of the case. A schedule was established. Scheduling order to issue. If the parties would like to participate in court-sponsored mediation, a joint notice requesting an ADR conference should be filed. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/ys/Magistrate-Audio.htm . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) (Calderon, Melissa)
March 9, 2018 Filing 125 CONSENT by all parties to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.. (Braceras, Roberto)
March 8, 2018 Filing 124 JOINT SUBMISSION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
March 7, 2018 Filing 123 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #121 Motion for Certain Attorneys' to Appear at the 3/9/2018 Scheduling Conference by Telephone. Telephone call in information e-mailed to counsel this date. (Finn, Mary)
March 6, 2018 Filing 122 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting (120) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Amy Farr Robertson. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. in case 3:15-cv-30023-MGM; granting (117) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Amy Farr Robertson. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. in case 3:15-cv-30024-MGM Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM, 3:15-cv-30024-MGM(Finn, Mary)
March 6, 2018 Filing 121 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone (Scheduling Conference 3/9/18) by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas) Modified on 3/7/2018 to change the relief type to MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief. (Finn, Mary).
March 6, 2018 Filing 120 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Amy Farr Robertson Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-7038014 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit signature page)(Murphy, Thomas)
March 6, 2018 Filing 119 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING ISSUED: Due to anticipated winter weather and after conferring with counsel, the Scheduling Conference is reset to 3/9/2018 at 2:30 PM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. Joint Statement due by 3/8/2018. (Calderon, Melissa)
February 26, 2018 Filing 118 NOTICE of Scheduling Conference ISSUED: A Scheduling Conference ia set for 3/7/2018 at 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. Joint Statement due by 3/6/2018. See attached Notice for complete details. (Calderon, Melissa)
February 22, 2018 Filing 117 STATUS REPORT (Joint Status Report) by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
January 31, 2018 Filing 116 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing ISSUED: A Scheduling Conference is set for 3/7/2018 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Calderon, Melissa)
January 31, 2018 Filing 115 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Status Conference held on 1/31/2018. Attorneys Present: Thomas P. Murphy, Timothy P. Fox (by telephone), Arlene B. Mayerson (by telephone), Stanley Eichner (by telephone), Caitlin Parton (by telephone), Roberto M. Braceras, William M. Jay (by telephone), and Janet Grumer (by telephone). Colloquy re: status of the cases. A Status Report in 15-cv-30023-MGM shall be filed by 2/22/2018. An Initial Scheduling Conference is set for 3/7/2018 at 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. A Status Report in 15-cv-30024-MGM shall be filed by 3/26/2018. A Status Conference is set for 3/28/2018 at 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm#audio-recordings . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM & 3:15-cv-30024-Calderon, Melissa)
January 31, 2018 Filing 114 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
January 30, 2018 Filing 113 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #112 Parties Motion for Certain Attorneys' to Appear at the 1/31/2018 Status Conference by telephone. Telephone call in information e-mailed to counsel this date. (Finn, Mary)
January 29, 2018 Filing 112 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone (Status Conference 1/31/18) by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
November 27, 2017 Filing 111 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Status Conference held on 11/27/2017. Attorneys Present: Timothy P. Fox and Roberto M. Braceras. Attorneys by Telephone: Caroline Jackson, Arlene B. Mayerson, Stanley Eichner and Janet Grumer. Colloquy re: status of the cases. A brief joint status report shall be filed by no later than 1/30/2018. A Status Conference is set for 1/31/2018 at 2:00 PM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attornistrate-Audio.htm . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM & 3:15-cv-30024-MGM. (Calderon, Melissa)
November 22, 2017 Filing 110 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Harvard University. (Braceras, Roberto)
November 22, 2017 Filing 109 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #108 Motion for Certain Attorney's to appear at the 11/27/2017 status conference by telephone. Telephone conference information e-mailed to counsel this date. (Finn, Mary)
November 21, 2017 Filing 108 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone (Status Conference 11/27/17) by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
September 25, 2017 Filing 107 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Status Conference held on 9/25/2017. Attorneys Present: Thomas P. Murphy, Roberto M. Braceras and Jennifer B. Luz. Attorneys by Telphone: Caroline Jackson, Timothy P. Fox and Arlene B. Mayerson. Colloquy re: status of the case. A brief Joint Status Report shall be filed by no later than 11/27/2017 at 10:00 AM. A Status Conference is set for 11/27/2017 at 2:00 PM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #http://www.mad.usgov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm#audio-recordings . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM & 3:15-cv-30024-MGM. (Calderon, Melissa)
September 22, 2017 Filing 106 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
September 22, 2017 Filing 105 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #104 Motion for certain counsel to appear at the 9/25/2017 Status Conference by Telephone. Telephone Conference information e-mailed to counsel this date. (Finn, Mary)
September 21, 2017 Filing 104 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone (Status Conference 9/25/17) by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
August 2, 2017 Filing 103 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Status Conference held on 8/2/2017. Attorneys Present: Thomas P. Murphy, Roberto M. Braceras and Jennifer B. Luz. Attorneys on the Telephone: Caroline Jackson, Timothy P. Fox, Caitlin Parton, Stanley Eichner, William M. Jay and Janet Grumer. Colloquy re: status of the cases. Plaintiffs to respond to defendants' proposal (in 15-cv-30023) by the end of August. A brief Joint Status Report (as to both cases) shall be filed by no later than 9/22/2017. A Status Conference is set for 9/25/2017 at 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm#audio-recordings . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact Deborah S deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM & 3:15-cv-30024-MGM. (Calderon, Melissa) Modified on 8/8/2017 to correct date. (Calderon, Melissa)
July 27, 2017 Filing 102 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #101 Motion for Certain Attorney's to Appear at the 8/2/2017 Status Conference by Telephone. Telephone Conference call in information e-mailed to counsel. (Finn, Mary)
July 26, 2017 Filing 101 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone (Status Conference 8/2/17) by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
June 2, 2017 Filing 100 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
May 19, 2017 Filing 99 STATUS REPORT (JOINT) by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
May 10, 2017 Filing 98 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Scheduling Conference held on 5/10/2017. Attorneys Present: Thomas P. Murphy, Caroline Jackson (by telephone), Stanley Eichner (by telephone), Caitlin Parton (by telephone), Roberto M. Braceras, Jennifer Luz, William M. Jay (by telephone), Andrew Kim (by telephone), Janet Grumer (by telephone) and Namita Gupta (by telephone). Colloquy re: status of the case. Further deadlines were established. A status report, informing the selection of the private mediator, shall be filed by no later than 5/19/2017; a status report, notifying the timetable of the mediation schedule, shall be filed by no later than 6/2/2017; and a Status Conference is set for 8/2/2017 at 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. No further deadlines were set. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm#audio-recordings . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@ Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM, 3:15-cv-30024-MGM (Calderon, Melissa)
May 8, 2017 Filing 97 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting (96) Motion for Certain Counsel to appear at the 5/10/2017 Status Conference by telephone in case 3:15-cv-30023-MGM; granting (96) Motion for Certian Counsel to Appear at the 5/10/2017 Status Conference by telephone in case 3:15-cv-30024-MGM. Telephone call in information e-mailed to counsel this date. Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM, 3:15-cv-30024-MGM(Finn, Mary)
May 5, 2017 Filing 96 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone (Status Conference 05/10/2017) by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
May 4, 2017 Filing 95 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. The parties are directed to appear on May 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. for a status conference to report in further detail concerning the status of potential mediation. Counsel who desire to appear by telephone at the status conference may file a motion requesting leave to do so. (Robertson, Katherine)
May 3, 2017 Filing 94 STATUS REPORT (JOINT) by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
April 3, 2017 Filing 93 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re Joint Status Report (Dkt. #92 ). A further status report shall be filed by no later than 5/3/2017. The parties' request to continue has been allowed inasmuch as the Scheduling Conference shall be rescheduled. The proposed date, however, is not available. The Scheduling Conference is reset for 5/10/2017 at 11:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. No further extensions should be anticipated. Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM & 3:15-cv-30024-MGM. (Calderon, Melissa)
March 31, 2017 Filing 92 STATUS REPORT (JOINT) and Motion to Continue Scheduling Conference by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
February 14, 2017 Filing 91 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Scheduling Conference held on 2/14/2017. Attorneys Present: Thomas P. Murphy, Timothy P. Fox (by telephone), Arlene B. Mayerson (by telephone), Stanley Eichner (by telephone), Caitlin Parton (by telephone), Roberto M. Braceras, Jennifer Luz, William M. Jay (by telephone), and Janet Grumer (by telephone). Colloquy re: status of the case. The parties are working closely towards trying to narrow the issues and/or possible resolution. A further Scheduling Conference is set for 4/4/2017 at 2:30 PM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. A joint status report report shall be filed by no later than 3/31/2017. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to #https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm#audio-recotranscript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM, 3:15-cv-30024-MGM (Calderon, Melissa)
February 8, 2017 Filing 90 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #88 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) and Local Rule 16.1. (Finn, Mary)
February 8, 2017 Filing 89 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #87 Motion to Appear at the 2/14/29017 scheduling conference by telephone. Telephone conference information sent to counsel who will appear by telephone, the other counsel will appear in person. (Finn, Mary)
February 7, 2017 Filing 88 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) and Local Rule 16.1 by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
February 7, 2017 Filing 87 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Telephone by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
December 23, 2016 Filing 86 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #84 Motion to Continue the Scheduling Conference. The Scheduling Conference is reset to 2/14/2017 02:00 PM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson; granting #85 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Janet Grumer. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. . (Finn, Mary)
December 22, 2016 Filing 85 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Janet Grumer Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-6427930 by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Braceras, Roberto)
December 22, 2016 Filing 84 Assented to MOTION to Continue Scheduling Conference to Feb. 14, 15, 16, or 17 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
December 13, 2016 Filing 83 NOTICE of Scheduling Conference. Scheduling Conference set for 1/17/2017 11:30 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. Joint Statement due by 1/10/2017.(Finn, Mary)
December 9, 2016 Filing 82 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
November 15, 2016 Filing 81 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting Assented-to #79 MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer the Complaint. Answer due by no later than December 9, 2016. (Calderon, Melissa)
November 15, 2016 Filing 80 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #78 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added: Andrew Kim. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Calderon, Melissa)
November 14, 2016 Filing 79 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to December 9, 2016 to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto)
November 14, 2016 Filing 78 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Andrew Kim Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-6372594 by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Braceras, Roberto)
November 3, 2016 Filing 77 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER entered. As follows: For the reasons stated in the findings and ruling of the Magistrate Judge, the #50 Report and Recommendation is hereby ADOPTED in its entirety. Defendants #23 Motion to Stay or Dismiss is hereby DENIED. It is So Ordered. See the attached memo and order for complete details. (Lindsay, Maurice)
September 26, 2016 Filing 76 Response by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College to #75 Notice of Supplemental Authorities, . (Braceras, Roberto)
September 23, 2016 Filing 75 Notice of Supplemental Authorities re #50 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss filed by President and Fellows of Harvard College filed by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Appendix)(Murphy, Thomas)
August 5, 2016 Filing 74 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Julie Wilensky (Wilensky, Julie)
May 9, 2016 Filing 73 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Stephen M. Hoeplinger (Hoeplinger, Stephen)
May 2, 2016 Filing 72 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer B. Luz on behalf of Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College (Luz, Jennifer)
April 29, 2016 Filing 71 REPLY by Harvard University in support of #63 Objection to Report and Recommendations Reply In Support (Braceras, Roberto) Modified on 5/2/2016 to correct the text to reflect the document that is being filed. (Finn, Mary).
April 29, 2016 Filing 70 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #69 Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Objections ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Montes, Mariliz)
April 27, 2016 Filing 69 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Its Objections to the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Reply)(Braceras, Roberto)
April 25, 2016 Filing 68 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered regarding #63 Defendants Objection to Report and Recommendations, #67 Plaintiffs Reply to Objection, and #66 United States of Americas Reply to Objection. The Court wishes to clarify that it will not hold a hearing on the parties responses to the #50 Report and Recommendations. While the Court is mindful of Defendants request in their Objection to hold a hearing, the Court notes that a hearing was already held before Judge Robertson issued her Report and Recommendations. The issues before the Court are largely questions of law and, given the thorough briefing and the hearing that has already occurred in this case, an additional hearing would not assist the Court in resolving the issues. (Montes, Mariliz)
April 8, 2016 Filing 67 REPLY TO OBJECTION to #50 Report and Recommendations filed by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Murphy, Thomas)
April 8, 2016 Filing 66 REPLY TO OBJECTION to #50 Report and Recommendations filed by The United States. (Lanvers, Charlotte)
March 22, 2016 Filing 65 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #64 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #50 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss filed by President and Fellows of Harvard College. Pltfs' Replies due by 4/8/2016. (Finn, Mary)
March 22, 2016 Filing 64 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 4/8/16 to File Response/Reply as to #63 Objection to Report and Recommendations by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Murphy, Thomas)
March 18, 2016 Filing 63 OBJECTION to #50 Report and Recommendations filed by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Braceras, Roberto)
March 17, 2016 Filing 62 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #61 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added William M. Jay. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Finn, Mary)
March 17, 2016 Filing 61 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of William M. Jay Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-6025756 by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Braceras, Roberto)
March 16, 2016 Filing 60 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Christopher M. Morrison of Jeffrey R. Johnson (Morrison, Christopher)
March 16, 2016 Filing 59 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Christopher M. Morrison of Robert A. Naeve (Morrison, Christopher)
March 16, 2016 Filing 58 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Christopher M. Morrison of Christopher M. Morrison (Morrison, Christopher)
March 16, 2016 Filing 57 SUGGESTION OF DEATH Upon the Record as to Diane Nettles by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Murphy, Thomas)
February 23, 2016 Filing 56 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered taking under advisement #23 Motion to Dismiss; taking under advisement #50 Report and Recommendations.; taking under advisement #23 Motion to Stay (Pelegano, Theresa)
February 19, 2016 Filing 55 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #50 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Defts' Ojbections due by 3/18/2016. (Finn, Mary)
February 19, 2016 Filing 54 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting (53) Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re (50 in 3:15-cv-30023-MGM) RESPONSES/OBJECTIONS due by 3/18/2016. Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30024-MGM, 3:15-cv-30024-MGM(Finn, Mary) Modified on 2/19/2016 to clean up the text. (Finn, Mary).
February 16, 2016 Filing 53 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to March 18, 2016 to File Objections to Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation by Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Braceras, Roberto) Modified on 2/17/2016 (to change the relief type of the motion to motion for ext. of time to file resp./reply. Finn, Mary).
February 10, 2016 Filing 52 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen M. Hoeplinger on behalf of Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College (Hoeplinger, Stephen)
February 10, 2016 Filing 51 NOTICE of Appearance by Roberto M. Braceras on behalf of Harvard University, President and Fellows of Harvard College (Braceras, Roberto)
February 9, 2016 Filing 50 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ORDER entered. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re Defendant's #23 MOTION to Stay or Dismiss. For the reasons stated, it is this Court's recommendation that the Defendant's Motion to Stay or Dismiss be denied in its entirety. See attached R&R for complete details. Objections to R&R due by 2/23/2016. (Calderon, Melissa)
February 3, 2016 Filing 49 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Thomas P. Murphy of Sarah Morris (Murphy, Thomas)
December 4, 2015 Filing 48 Notice of Supplemental Authorities re #23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Exhibit DOJ, Statement of Regulatory Priorities (November 24, 2015))(Naeve, Robert)
November 24, 2015 Filing 47 NOTICE by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith re #34 Opposition to Motion, Second Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Murphy, Thomas)
November 20, 2015 Filing 46 NOTICE by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith re #34 Opposition to Motion, Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Murphy, Thomas)
November 20, 2015 Filing 45 NOTICE of Change of Address or Firm Name by Thomas P. Murphy for Julie Wilensky and Bill Lann Lee (Murphy, Thomas)
September 29, 2015 Filing 44 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM, 3:15-cv-30024-MGM(Scalfani, Deborah)
September 29, 2015 Filing 43 Transcript of Motion Hearing held on September 10, 2015, before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. The Transcript may be purchased through Janice Russell at trussell31@tdsmail.com, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name: No Reporter Used. Digital Recording transcribed by Janice Russell. Redaction Request due 10/20/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/30/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/28/2015. Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM, 3:15-cv-30024-MGM(Scalfani, Deborah)
September 10, 2015 Filing 42 ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: Motion Hearing re MOTION to Stay or Dismis (Dkt. No. 23 in 3:15-cv-30023-MGM) and MOTION to Stay or Dismiss (Dkt. No. 24 in 3:15-cv-30024-MGM) was held on 9/10/2015. Attorneys Present: Arlene B. Mayerson, Timothy P. Fox, Robert A. Naeve, Christopher M. Morrison and Charlotte L. Lanvers. Arguments were heard on the pending motions. This matter is taken under advisement. R&R to issue. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording - For transcripts or CDs contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.) Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM, 3:15-cv-30024-MGM (Calderon, Melissa)
August 14, 2015 Filing 41 ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on MOTION to Stay or Dismis (Dkt. No. 23 in 3:15-cv-30023-MGM) and MOTION to Stay or Dismiss (Dkt. No. 24 in 3:15-cv-30024-MGM) ISSUED: A Motion Hearing is set for 9/10/2015 at 2:30 PM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-30023-MGM, 3:15-cv-30024-MGM (Calderon, Melissa)
July 24, 2015 Filing 40 REPLY to Response to #23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss filed by President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Naeve, Robert)
July 20, 2015 Filing 39 Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #38 defendant's Motion for Leave to File Reply Memorandum by July 24, 2015. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Robertson, Katherine)
June 30, 2015 Filing 38 MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum by July 24, 2015 by President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Morrison, Christopher) Modified on 6/30/2015 to correct date. (Calderon, Melissa).
June 29, 2015 Filing 37 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson Referred for: Full Pretrial, No Dispositive Motions (ptn). Motions referred: #23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Report and Recommendation. (Pelegano, Theresa)
June 29, 2015 Filing 36 Remark - Courtesy copyo of document #34 received and placed in the file. (Finn, Mary)
June 26, 2015 Filing 35 ELECTRONIC NOTICE issued requesting courtesy copy for #34 Opposition to Motion and supporting exhibits. Counsel who filed this document are requested to submit a courtesy copy of this document (or documents) to the Clerk's Office by 7/3/2015. These documents must be clearly marked as a Courtesy Copy and reflect the document number assigned by CM/ECF. (Finn, Mary)
June 25, 2015 Filing 34 Opposition re #23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss filed by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Appendix of Filings from Other Cases, #2 Appendix Appendix A, #3 Appendix Appendix B, #4 Appendix Appendix C, #5 Appendix Appendix D, #6 Appendix Appendix E)(Murphy, Thomas)
June 25, 2015 Filing 33 AMICUS BRIEF filed by The United States . (Lanvers, Charlotte)
June 23, 2015 Filing 32 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #31 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Finn, Mary)
June 22, 2015 Filing 31 MOTION for Leave to File a Statement of Interest in Excess of 20 Pages by The United States.(Lanvers, Charlotte)
June 22, 2015 Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Charlotte L. Lanvers on behalf of The United States (Lanvers, Charlotte)
June 11, 2015 Filing 29 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #28 Motion for Leave to File Memorandum in Excess of 20 Pages ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Finn, Mary)
June 11, 2015 Filing 28 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Fox, Timothy)
May 22, 2015 Filing 27 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #26 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss Responses due by 6/25/2015. (Finn, Mary)
May 21, 2015 Filing 26 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 06/25/2015 to File Response/Reply as to #23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith.(Wilensky, Julie)
May 12, 2015 Filing 25 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jeffrey R. Johnson. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Finn, Mary)
May 11, 2015 Filing 24 MEMORANDUM in Support re #23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or to Dismiss filed by President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Naeve, Robert)
May 11, 2015 Filing 23 MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, or MOTION to Dismiss by President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Naeve, Robert). Added an additional relief - MOTION to Dismiss on 5/12/2015. (Finn, Mary).
May 11, 2015 Filing 22 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jeffrey R. Johnson Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-5552337 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jeffrey R. Johnson, Esq.)(Morrison, Christopher)
May 8, 2015 Filing 21 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #20 Motion for Leave to File Document In Excess of Twenty Pages. Allowed, up to thirty-five pages. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Healy, Bethaney)
May 8, 2015 Filing 20 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants' Motion to Stay or Dismiss the Complaint by President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Morrison, Christopher)
March 26, 2015 Filing 19 NOTICE of Change of Address or Firm Name by Julie Wilensky (Wilensky, Julie)
March 6, 2015 Filing 18 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #13 Motion for Extension of Time; granting #13 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint,, President and Fellows of Harvard College answer due 5/11/2015. (Finn, Mary)
March 6, 2015 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher M. Morrison on behalf of President and Fellows of Harvard College (Morrison, Christopher)
March 6, 2015 Filing 16 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #15 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Robert A. Naeve. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Finn, Mary)
March 5, 2015 Filing 15 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Robert A. Naeve Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-5440617 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Morrison, Christopher)
March 5, 2015 Filing 14 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Morrison, Christopher)
March 5, 2015 Filing 13 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to May 11, 2015 to Respond to the Amended Complaint , Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, ( Responses due by 3/19/2015) by President and Fellows of Harvard College.(Morrison, Christopher)
February 24, 2015 Filing 12 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Marc P. Charmatz and Caroline E. Jackson. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Finn, Mary)
February 23, 2015 Filing 11 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Caroline Jackson, Marc Charmatz Filing fee: $ 200, receipt number 0101-5419419 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit M. Charmatz Signature, #2 Exhibit C. Jackson Signature)(Murphy, Thomas)
February 19, 2015 Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Lee Nettles, National Association of the Deaf, Christy Smith, C. Wayne Dore, Diane Nettles. President and Fellows of Harvard College served on 2/17/2015, answer due 3/10/2015. Acknowledgement filed by Lee Nettles; National Association of the Deaf; Christy Smith; C. Wayne Dore; Diane Nettles. (Murphy, Thomas)
February 19, 2015 Filing 9 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Lee Nettles, National Association of the Deaf, Christy Smith, C. Wayne Dore, Diane Nettles. Harvard University served on 2/17/2015, answer due 3/10/2015. Acknowledgement filed by Lee Nettles; National Association of the Deaf; Christy Smith; C. Wayne Dore; Diane Nettles. (Murphy, Thomas)
February 17, 2015 Filing 8 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Timothy P. Fox and Sarah M. Morris. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Finn, Mary)
February 17, 2015 Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Timothy Fox, Sarah Morris Filing fee: $ 200, receipt number 0101-5410891 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Signature of Timothy Fox, #2 Exhibit Signature of Sarah Morris)(Murphy, Thomas)
February 17, 2015 Filing 6 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Murphy, Thomas)
February 12, 2015 Filing 5 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Bill Lann Lee and Julie Wilensky. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Finn, Mary)
February 12, 2015 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Harvard University. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (Finn, Mary)
February 12, 2015 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Bill Lann Lee, Julie Wilensky Filing fee: $ 200, receipt number 0101-5404497 by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Bill Lann Lee, #2 Exhibit Signature of Julie Wilensky)(Murphy, Thomas)
February 12, 2015 Filing 2 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Mark G. Mastroianni assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Abaid, Kimberly)
February 12, 2015 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Class Action for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 400, receipt number 0101-5404055 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by C. Wayne Dore, National Association of the Deaf, Diane Nettles, Lee Nettles, Christy Smith. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Category Form, #3 Proposed summons, #4 Proposed summons)(Murphy, Thomas) (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/12/2015 with category sheet in the correct PDF format) (Finn, Mary). Modified on 2/12/2015 (Finn, Mary).

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Plaintiff: National Association of the Deaf
Represented By: Amy F. Robertson
Represented By: Arlene B. Mayerson
Represented By: Bill Lann Lee
Represented By: Carly A. Myers
Represented By: Caroline Jackson
Represented By: Howard Rosenblum
Represented By: Joseph M. Sellers
Represented By: Julie Wilensky
Represented By: Marc P. Charmatz
Represented By: Namita Gupta
Represented By: Sarah M. Morris
Represented By: Shaylyn Cochran
Represented By: Timothy P. Fox
Represented By: Caitlin H. Parton
Represented By: Tatum A. Pritchard
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Plaintiff: C. Wayne Dore
Represented By: Amy F. Robertson
Represented By: Arlene B. Mayerson
Represented By: Bill Lann Lee
Represented By: Carly A. Myers
Represented By: Caroline Jackson
Represented By: Howard Rosenblum
Represented By: Joseph M. Sellers
Represented By: Julie Wilensky
Represented By: Marc P. Charmatz
Represented By: Namita Gupta
Represented By: Sarah M. Morris
Represented By: Shaylyn Cochran
Represented By: Timothy P. Fox
Represented By: Caitlin H. Parton
Represented By: Tatum A. Pritchard
Represented By: Thomas P. Murphy
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Plaintiff: Christy Smith
Represented By: Amy F. Robertson
Represented By: Arlene B. Mayerson
Represented By: Bill Lann Lee
Represented By: Carly A. Myers
Represented By: Caroline Jackson
Represented By: Howard Rosenblum
Represented By: Joseph M. Sellers
Represented By: Julie Wilensky
Represented By: Marc P. Charmatz
Represented By: Namita Gupta
Represented By: Sarah M. Morris
Represented By: Shaylyn Cochran
Represented By: Timothy P. Fox
Represented By: Caitlin H. Parton
Represented By: Tatum A. Pritchard
Represented By: Thomas P. Murphy
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Plaintiff: Lee Nettles
Represented By: Amy F. Robertson
Represented By: Arlene B. Mayerson
Represented By: Bill Lann Lee
Represented By: Carly A. Myers
Represented By: Caroline Jackson
Represented By: Howard Rosenblum
Represented By: Joseph M. Sellers
Represented By: Julie Wilensky
Represented By: Marc P. Charmatz
Represented By: Namita Gupta
Represented By: Sarah M. Morris
Represented By: Shaylyn Cochran
Represented By: Timothy P. Fox
Represented By: Caitlin H. Parton
Represented By: Tatum A. Pritchard
Represented By: Thomas P. Murphy
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Plaintiff: Diane Nettles
Represented By: Amy F. Robertson
Represented By: Arlene B. Mayerson
Represented By: Bill Lann Lee
Represented By: Carly A. Myers
Represented By: Caroline Jackson
Represented By: Howard Rosenblum
Represented By: Joseph M. Sellers
Represented By: Julie Wilensky
Represented By: Marc P. Charmatz
Represented By: Namita Gupta
Represented By: Sarah M. Morris
Represented By: Shaylyn Cochran
Represented By: Timothy P. Fox
Represented By: Tatum A. Pritchard
Represented By: Thomas P. Murphy
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Defendant: Harvard University
Represented By: Andrew Kim
Represented By: Janet Grumer
Represented By: Roberto M. Braceras
Represented By: William M. Jay
Represented By: Jennifer B. Luz
Represented By: Stephen M. Hoeplinger
Represented By: Timothy Kistner
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Defendant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
Represented By: Andrew Kim
Represented By: Bill Lann Lee
Represented By: Christopher M. Morrison
Represented By: Janet Grumer
Represented By: Jeffrey R. Johnson
Represented By: Robert A. Naeve
Represented By: Roberto M. Braceras
Represented By: William M. Jay
Represented By: Jennifer B. Luz
Represented By: Stephen M. Hoeplinger
Represented By: Timothy Kistner
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Interested party: The United States
Represented By: Charlotte L. Lanvers
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