Valentin-Marrero et al v. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico et al
Plaintiff: Jose Valentin-Marrero, Emerita Mercado-Roman and Conjugal Partnership Valentin-Mercado
Defendant: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Departamento de Educacion de Puerto Rico
Case Number: 3:2018cv01286
Filed: May 11, 2018
Court: US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Office: San Juan Office
County: Lares
Presiding Judge: Carmen C. Cerezo
Presiding Judge: Bruce J. McGiverin
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Education
Cause of Action: 20 U.S.C. ยง 1401
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 324 OPINION AND ORDER: For the reasons set forth in this Opinion and Order, the Court GRANTS IN PART Plaintiffs' petition for attorney's fees, and costs at 286 ; Response in Opposition at 303 is DENIED. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 5/13/2021.(mrr)
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 322 ORDER denying 291 Motion to Stay. The Court urges the parties to collaborate in good faith so that GAJVM can receive the education he needs and is entitled to as soon as possible. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 1/21/2021. (mrr)
August 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 260 OPINION AND ORDER: DENYING IN PART Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment at Docket No. 167 ; GRANTING IN PART Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment at Docket No. 184 , and awarding reimbursement of private school costs and compensator y education. The parties are ORDERED to meet and approve the 2020-2021 IEP by September 8, 2020. If the parties fail to reach agreement, then they shall exhaust administrative remedies. Plaintiffs SHALL file an itemized claim for their attorney's fees within fourteen (14) days. Judgment shall be entered accordingly. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 8/19/2020. (mrr)
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Plaintiff: Jose Valentin-Marrero
Represented By: Antonio Borres-Otero
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Plaintiff: Emerita Mercado-Roman
Represented By: Antonio Borres-Otero
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Plaintiff: Conjugal Partnership Valentin-Mercado
Represented By: Antonio Borres-Otero
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Defendant: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Represented By: Frances Y. Rivera-Aviles
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Defendant: Departamento de Educacion de Puerto Rico
Represented By: Frances Y. Rivera-Aviles
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