Avalon Home Care, Inc. v. Minnesota Department of Human Services et al
| Avalon Home Care, Inc. |
| Minnesota Department of Human Services and Shireen Gandhi |
| 0:2026cv02421 |
| April 30, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota |
| Nancy E Brasel |
| Elsa M Bullard |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 39 (Text-Only) AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: The hearing on the motion to dismiss (ECF No. #31 ) scheduled for 9/30/26 is cancelled based on the the voluntary dismissal filed by Plaintiff. (KMW) |
| Filing 38 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Avalon Home Care, Inc. (Blumenfield, Chad) |
Filing 37
ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND WRIT OF MANDAMUS. Based on the foregoing and on all the files, records, and proceedings herein, Avalon's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and for a Peremptory Writ of Mandamus (ECF No. #3 ) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 5/22/2026. (KMW)
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Filing 36
(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. Due to the pending Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 31), the Court finds there is good cause to delay the entry of a pretrial scheduling order. The Court will schedule a pretrial conference, if needed, promptly after a decision is issued on the pending motion. If either party has need for earlier issuance of a pretrial scheduling order, please notify the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 5/22/2026.(CRD)
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| Filing 35 PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re #31 MOTION to Dismiss/General (dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint and Petition for Writ of Mandamus) filed by Shireen Gandhi, Minnesota Department of Human Services.(Garay Heelan, James) |
| Filing 34 MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re #31 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Shireen Gandhi, Minnesota Department of Human Services.(Garay Heelan, James) |
| Filing 33 MEMORANDUM in Support re #31 MOTION to Dismiss/General (dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint and Petition for Writ of Mandamus) filed by Shireen Gandhi, Minnesota Department of Human Services. (Attachments: #1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Garay Heelan, James) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION #31 MOTION to Dismiss/General (dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint and Petition for Writ of Mandamus) : Motion Hearing set for 9/30/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 13W (MPLS) before Judge Nancy E. Brasel. (Garay Heelan, James) |
| Filing 31 MOTION to Dismiss/General (dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint and Petition for Writ of Mandamus) filed by Shireen Gandhi, Minnesota Department of Human Services. (Garay Heelan, James) |
| Filing 30 (Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 5/12/2026: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Renee RoggeMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 13WTime: 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.Total Time: 50 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff: Chad Blumenfield; Gina Tonn; Kshithij ShrinathFor Defendants: Ralph Detrick; James Heelan PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc. The motion was moved, argued and taken under advisement. Order to follow. (KMW) |
| Filing 29 Declaration of Chad A. Blumenfield in Support of #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 14, #2 Exhibit(s) 15, #3 Exhibit(s) 16, #4 Exhibit(s) 17)(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 28 Second Declaration of Jonathon Hansen in Support of #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 8, #2 Exhibit(s) 9, #3 Exhibit(s) 10, #4 Exhibit(s) 11, #5 Exhibit(s) 12, #6 Exhibit(s) 13)(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 27 Reply to Response to Motion re #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 26 DECLARATION of Melanie LaBrie in Opposition to #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, Minnesota Department of Human Services. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A - N)(Detrick, Ralph) |
| Filing 25 RESPONSE in Opposition re #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, Minnesota Department of Human Services. (Attachments: #1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Detrick, Ralph) |
| Filing 24 (Text-Only) AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested: A Motion Hearing is scheduled for 5/12/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 13W (MPLS) before Judge Nancy E. Brasel. Defendant's response to the motion is due by 5/08/26 at 5:00 p.m. and Plaintiff's reply brief is due by 5/11/26 at noon. (KMW) |
| Filing 23 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Avalon Home Care, Inc.. Shireen Gandhi served on 4/30/2026, answer due 5/21/2026. (Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 22 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Avalon Home Care, Inc.. Minnesota Department of Human Services served on 4/30/2026, answer due 5/21/2026. (Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by James Garay Heelan on behalf of Shireen Gandhi, Minnesota Department of Human Services. (Garay Heelan, James) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Ralph John Detrick on behalf of All Defendants. (Detrick, Ralph) |
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Filing 19
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan recused. Case reassigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 26-cv-2421 (NEB/EMB). Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 4/30/2026.(MKB)
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| Filing 18 PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 17 Redacted Document for #16 Sealed Declaration of J.S. filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 16 SEALED Declaration of J.S. in Support of #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Plaintiff Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 15 Redacted Document for #14 Sealed Declaration of J.L. filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 14 SEALED Declaration of Declaration of J.L. in Support of #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Plaintiff Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 13 Redacted Document for #12 Sealed Declaration of B.J. filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 12 SEALED Declaration of B.J. in Support of #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Plaintiff Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 11 Redacted Document for #10 Sealed Declaration of L.C. filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 10 SEALED Declaration of L.C. in Support of #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Plaintiff Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 9 Redacted Document for #8 Sealed Declaration of C.B. filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 8 SEALED Declaration of C. B. in Support of #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Plaintiff Avalon Home Care, Inc..(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 7 Declaration of Jonathon Hansen in Support of #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1, #2 Exhibit(s) 2, #3 Exhibit(s) 3, #4 Exhibit(s) 4, #5 Exhibit(s) 5, #6 Exhibit(s) 6, #7 Exhibit(s) 7)(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 6 MEMORANDUM in Support re #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION #3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Shireen Gandhi, Minnesota Department of Human Services. (MKB) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus , MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Motion for Emergency Injunctive Relief and Peremptory Writ of Mandamus) - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc.. (Blumenfield, Chad) |
| Filing 2 (Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per Civil (3rd, 4th - Civil Rights) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. Please use case number 26-cv-2421 (JMB/EMB).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a #Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and Petition for Writ of Mandamus against Shireen Gandhi, Minnesota Department of Human Services (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12922093) filed by Avalon Home Care, Inc.. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Blumenfield, Chad) |
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