Case: Reininger v. State of Oklahoma

5:16-cv-01241 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Filed Date: Oct. 31, 2016

Closed Date: Jan. 17, 2019

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Case Summary

On October 31, 2016, plaintiff, a deaf individual, filed a complaint against the State of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Legislature, the Oklahoma Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives along with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House in their official capacities alleging they violated Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The suit was filed in federal court, Western District of Oklahoma, and assigned to Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti. The case was l…

On October 31, 2016, plaintiff, a deaf individual, filed a complaint against the State of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Legislature, the Oklahoma Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives along with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House in their official capacities alleging they violated Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The suit was filed in federal court, Western District of Oklahoma, and assigned to Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti. The case was later reassigned to Judge Scott L. Palk.

The complaint alleges the defendants streamed online legislative proceedings for members of the public to view and refused the caption the audio content of the online streaming, thereby denying plaintiff meaningful access to the content of the legislative proceedings. 

The defendants moved to dismiss the ADA claims in the complaint on the grounds of sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment. On November 19, 2017 the district court denied the defendants' motion. The district court held that plaintiff asserting his “right to participate in the political process and to have meaningful access to the tools necessary to participate.” The district court found that the right petition the government for a redress of grievances was a fundamental right under the First Amendment. The district court found that the ADA properly abrogated the state’s Eleventh Amendment Sovereign Immunity. 

The plaintiff and the Senate defendants reached a settlement on August 14, 2018.

On January 17, 2019, the Oklahoma House defendants made an offer of Judgment agreeing to provide captioning of its live stream and transcripts of archived proceedings upon request and offered a sum of $5,377.77 in order to avoid time and costs or additional litigation. Plaintiff accepted the House defendants offer of Judgment. 

Plaintiff also sought attorneys fees made a motion for fees against the House defendants. On August 9, 2019, the district court awarded plaintiffs attorneys fees in a reduced amount.  

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bower, Kayla A (Oklahoma)

Charmatz, Marc P (Oklahoma)

Attorney for Defendant

Allison, Ira Wayne (Oklahoma)

Bates, Thomas A (Oklahoma)

Bowman, Andrew M (Oklahoma)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
1

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Plaintiff's Original Complaint

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

Complaint
40

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Order

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

Order/Opinion

292 F.Supp.3d 1254

91-1

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Offer of Judgment by House Defendants

Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
98-1

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Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Reasonable Attorneys' Fees and Costs

March 18, 2019

March 18, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
107

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Order

Aug. 9, 2019

Aug. 9, 2019

Order/Opinion

2019 WL 3773058

108

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Satisfaction of Judgment

Oct. 17, 2019

Oct. 17, 2019

Settlement Agreement

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6263183/reininger-v-oklahoma-state-of/

Last updated April 10, 2026, 4:47 a.m.

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1 Oct. 31, 2016

COMPLAINT against Brian Bingman, Jeffrey Hickman, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of filed by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(kw) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

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2 Oct. 31, 2016

Summons Issued Electronically as to Brian Bingman, Jeffrey Hickman, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of. (kw) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

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Oct. 31, 2016

Payment for a Civil Case

Oct. 31, 2016

PAYMENT FOR A CIVIL CASE 5:16-cv-01241 Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 1087-2382476. (Turner, Joy)

3 Nov. 14, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael Stein Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 1087-2390519 by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 11/14/2016)

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4 Nov. 14, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Mary Vargas Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 1087-2390540 by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 11/14/2016)

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5 Nov. 14, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Martha Lafferty Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 1087-2390545 by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 11/14/2016)

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6 Nov. 14, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Debra Patkin Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 1087-2390547 by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 11/14/2016)

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7 Nov. 15, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael Stein by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 11/15/2016)

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8 Nov. 15, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Mary Vargas by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 11/15/2016)

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9 Nov. 15, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Martha Lafferty by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 11/15/2016)

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10 Nov. 15, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Debra Patkin by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 11/15/2016)

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11 Nov. 17, 2016

ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Michael Stein; granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Mary Vargas; granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Martha Lafferty; granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Debra Patkin. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 11/17/2016. (mb) (Entered: 11/17/2016)

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12 Nov. 28, 2016

Entry of Appearance by Debra J Patkin on behalf of Johnny Reininger, Jr (Patkin, Debra) Modified on 11/28/2016 to correct title (ml). (Entered: 11/28/2016)

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13 Dec. 5, 2016

ENTRY of Appearance by Mary C Vargas on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Vargas, Mary) (Entered: 12/05/2016)

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14 Dec. 7, 2016

ENTRY of Appearance by M Daniel Weitman on behalf of Oklahoma State of (Weitman, M) (Entered: 12/07/2016)

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15 Dec. 7, 2016

ENTRY of Appearance by Justin P Grose on behalf of Oklahoma State of (Grose, Justin) (Entered: 12/07/2016)

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16 Dec. 7, 2016

UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Oklahoma State of. (Weitman, M) (Entered: 12/07/2016)

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17 Dec. 8, 2016

ORDER granting 16 Defendant State of Oklahomas Unopposed Motion for Extension to Answer. State of Oklahoma answer due 1/12/2017.. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 12/8/16. (ml) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

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18 Dec. 8, 2016

ENTRY of Appearance by Michael S Stein on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Stein, Michael) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

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19 Dec. 9, 2016

NOTICE of Change of Address by Mary C Vargas (Vargas, Mary) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

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20 Jan. 3, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by Justin P Grose on behalf of Brian Bingman, Jeffrey Hickman, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate (Grose, Justin) (Entered: 01/03/2017)

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21 Jan. 3, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by M Daniel Weitman on behalf of Brian Bingman, Jeffrey Hickman, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate (Weitman, M) (Entered: 01/03/2017)

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22 Jan. 3, 2017

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Brian Bingman, Jeffrey Hickman, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate. (Weitman, M) (Entered: 01/03/2017)

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23 Jan. 4, 2017

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Brian Bingman answer due 1/12/2017; Jeffrey Hickman answer due 1/12/2017; Oklahoma House of Representatives answer due 1/12/2017; Oklahoma State Senate answer due 1/12/2017.. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 1/4/2017. (mb) (Entered: 01/04/2017)

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24 Jan. 9, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by Martha M Lafferty on behalf of Johnny Reininger, Jr (Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 01/09/2017)

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25 Jan. 12, 2017

MOTION to Substitute Party by Oklahoma State of. (Weitman, M) (Entered: 01/12/2017)

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26 Jan. 12, 2017

MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support by Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of, McCall A. Charles, Mike Schultz. (Weitman, M) (Entered: 01/12/2017)

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27 Jan. 13, 2017

ORDER granting 25 Motion to Substitute Party. Brian Bingman (in his official capacity as President Pro Tempore of the State Senate) and Jeffrey Hickman (in his official capacity as Speaker of the House of Representatives) terminated. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 1/13/17. (ml) (Entered: 01/13/2017)

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28 Feb. 1, 2017

RESPONSE in Opposition re 26 MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support filed by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

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29 Feb. 8, 2017

REPLY to Response to Motion re 26 MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support filed by Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of, Mike Schultz. (Grose, Justin) (Entered: 02/08/2017)

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30 Feb. 16, 2017

MOTION to Withdraw Kayla A. Bower as Attorney for Plainitff by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 02/16/2017)

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31 Feb. 17, 2017

ORDER granting 30 Motion to Withdraw Kayla A Bower as counsel of record. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 2/17/2017. (mb) (Entered: 02/17/2017)

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32 March 23, 2017

Disregard: See DOC 33 . MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Brian Bingman, Jeffrey Hickman, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of. (Grose, Justin) Modified on 4/24/2017 to disregard per chamber's request (ml). (Entered: 03/23/2017)

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33 April 21, 2017

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of, Mike Schultz. (Grose, Justin) (Entered: 04/21/2017)

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34 April 24, 2017

ORDER granting 33 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Justin P Grose terminated. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 4/24/2017. (mb) (Entered: 04/24/2017)

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35 Oct. 9, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by Devan A Pederson on behalf of Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of, Mike Schultz (Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 10/09/2017)

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36 Oct. 17, 2017

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Oklahoma State of. (Weitman, M) (Entered: 10/17/2017)

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37 Oct. 17, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by Devan A Pederson on behalf of Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz (Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 10/17/2017)

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38 Oct. 17, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by Desiree D Singer on behalf of Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of, Mike Schultz (Singer, Desiree) (Entered: 10/17/2017)

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39 Oct. 20, 2017

ORDER granting 36 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney M Daniel Weitman terminated. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 10/20/2017. (mb) (Entered: 10/20/2017)

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40 Nov. 9, 2017

ORDER denying 26 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 11/9/2017. (mb) (Entered: 11/09/2017)

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41 Nov. 20, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by Gary A Taylor on behalf of Johnny Reininger, Jr (Taylor, Gary) (Entered: 11/20/2017)

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42 Nov. 22, 2017

ANSWER to Complaint by Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives.(Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

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43 Nov. 22, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by Justin P Grose on behalf of Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz (Grose, Justin) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

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44 Nov. 22, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by Samuel R Fulkerson on behalf of Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz (Fulkerson, Samuel) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

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45 Nov. 22, 2017

ANSWER to Complaint by Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz.(Fulkerson, Samuel) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

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46 Nov. 22, 2017

ANSWER to Complaint by Oklahoma State of.(Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

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47 Nov. 27, 2017

ENTER ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Honorable Scott L. Palk for all further proceedings. Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti no longer assigned to case. Entered at the direction of Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 11/27/17. (ml) (Entered: 11/27/2017)

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48 Nov. 29, 2017

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James M. Paul Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 1087-2602167 by Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz. (Fulkerson, Samuel) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

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49 Nov. 29, 2017

SUPPLEMENT re 48 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James M. Paul Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 1087-2602167 Ex. 1 - Request for Admission by Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz. (Fulkerson, Samuel) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

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50 Nov. 29, 2017

ORDER granting 48 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 11/29/2017. (md) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

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51 Dec. 4, 2017

ENTRY of Appearance by James M Paul on behalf of Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz (Paul, James) (Entered: 12/04/2017)

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52 Dec. 6, 2017

DOCKET: Scheduling Conference set for 1/30/2018 09:30 AM in Chambers before Honorable Scott L. Palk. Status Report due by 1/25/2018. (md) (Entered: 12/06/2017)

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53 Dec. 15, 2017

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz. (Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 12/15/2017)

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54 Dec. 18, 2017

ORDER granting 53 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Devan A Pederson terminated. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 12/18/2017. (md) (Entered: 12/18/2017)

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55 Jan. 3, 2018

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Oklahoma State Senate. (Singer, Desiree) (Entered: 01/03/2018)

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56 Jan. 3, 2018

ORDER granting 55 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Desiree D Singer terminated. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 1/3/2018. (md) (Entered: 01/03/2018)

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57 Jan. 16, 2018

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives.(Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 01/16/2018)

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58 Jan. 16, 2018

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Oklahoma State of.(Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 01/16/2018)

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59 Jan. 17, 2018

NOTICE (other) by Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of, Mike Schultz of Constitutional Question (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit Answer of House Defendants, # 3 Exhibit Answer of Senate Defendants, # 4 Exhibit Answer of Defendant State of Oklahoma)(Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 01/17/2018)

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60 Jan. 19, 2018

ORDER re 59 Notice (other), filed by Charles McCall, Mike Schultz, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, State of Oklahoma. The United States Attorney General is granted leave to intervene in this action for purposes of presenting evidence and argument on the constitutional challenge raised by Defendant. The United States AG may intervene within 60 days of this date. The Clerk is DIRECTED to provide to the United States AG a copy of this Order, a copy of 59 Defendants' Notice of Constitutional Question with all exhibits attached thereto and a copy of the Court's docket sheet in this action as it now stands. The Clerk shall file the transmission email. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 1/19/2018. (md) Modified on 1/19/2018 (md). (Entered: 01/19/2018)

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61 Jan. 19, 2018

EMAIL from Courtroom Deputy Marcia Davis to United States Attorney General (md) . (Main Document 61 replaced on 1/19/2018) (md). (Entered: 01/19/2018)

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62 Jan. 23, 2018

JOINT STATUS REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN by Plaintiff Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 01/23/2018)

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63 Jan. 30, 2018

SCHEDULING ORDER: Motions in limine due 9/10/2018; Jury instructions due 9/10/2018; Voir dire requests due 9/10/2018; Discovery due by 9/1/2018. Jury Trial set for 10/9/2018 09:00 AM in Courtroom 502 before Honorable Scott L. Palk. Motions due by 8/1/2018. Pretrial Report due by 9/10/2018.. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 1/30/2018. (md) (Entered: 01/30/2018)

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64 March 1, 2018

ENTRY of Appearance by Lori F Winland on behalf of Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz (Winland, Lori) (Entered: 03/01/2018)

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65 March 1, 2018

JOINT MOTION to Amend/Correct Answers by Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma State Senate, Oklahoma State of, Mike Schultz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Propsed First Amended Answer of Senate Defendants, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Second Amended Answer of House Defendants, # 3 Exhibit Propsed Second Amended Answer of State of Oklahoma, # 4 Exhibit Email chain)(Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 03/01/2018)

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66 March 16, 2018

RESPONSE in Opposition re 65 JOINT MOTION to Amend/Correct Answers filed by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 03/16/2018)

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Notice from the Court

March 16, 2018

NOTICE from the Court(text only) 66 Response in Opposition to Motion. All filings in this case should reflect Judge Scott L. Palk as the assigned Judge utilizing "SLP" at the end of the case number. You were advised of this change in the Order entered November 27, 2017. Future filings that are incorrect will be stricken. (ac)

67 May 16, 2018

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 05/16/2018)

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68 May 16, 2018

ORDER granting 67 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Gary A Taylor terminated. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 5/16/2018. (md) (Entered: 05/16/2018)

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69 May 31, 2018

ORDER SETTING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE -- Settlement Conference set for August 10, 2018 beginning at 01:30PM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin. Each party is required to submit a settlement conference statement no later than NOON, Monday, August 6, 2018, See order as more fully set out. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin on 5/31/18. (mc) (Entered: 05/31/2018)

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70 June 4, 2018

JOINT MOTION to Stay Case by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 06/04/2018)

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71 June 18, 2018

ORDER granting 70 Motion to Stay Case. The Motion is GRANTED to the extent that the current scheduling deadlines are terminated. If the case does not settle, the parties are directed to submit a proposed Scheduling Order to the Court on or before August 17, 2018, with new deadlines for the Courts consideration. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 6/18/2018. (md) (Entered: 06/18/2018)

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72 June 25, 2018

ORDER granting 65 Joint Motion to Amend Answers by All Defendants. Defendants shall file their amended pleadings pursuant to Local Civil Rule 15.1 within seven days of this Order. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 6/25/2018. (md) (Entered: 06/25/2018)

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73 June 27, 2018

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Oklahoma State Senate.(Fulkerson, Samuel) (Entered: 06/27/2018)

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74 June 27, 2018

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint (Second Amended Answer) by Charles McCall, Oklahoma House of Representatives.(Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 06/27/2018)

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75 June 27, 2018

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint (Second Amended Answer) by Oklahoma State of.(Pederson, Devan) (Entered: 06/27/2018)

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76 July 2, 2018

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Marc Charmatz Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 1087-2729643 by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Turner, Joy) (Entered: 07/02/2018)

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77 July 2, 2018

ORDER granting 76 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 7/2/18. (md) (Entered: 07/02/2018)

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78 July 2, 2018

MOTION for Order to Substitute Counsel at the National Association of the Deaf by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Turner, Joy) (Entered: 07/02/2018)

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79 July 2, 2018

ORDER denying 78 Motion for to Substitute Counsel. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 7/2/18. (md) (Entered: 07/02/2018)

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80 Aug. 3, 2018

ENTRY of Appearance by Marc P Charmatz on behalf of Johnny Reininger, Jr (Charmatz, Marc) (Entered: 08/03/2018)

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81 Aug. 3, 2018

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Patkin, Debra) (Entered: 08/03/2018)

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82 Aug. 3, 2018

ORDER granting 81 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Debra J Patkin terminated. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 8/3/2018. (md) (Entered: 08/03/2018)

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83 Aug. 3, 2018

ENTRY of Appearance by Brian S Wilkerson on behalf of Johnny Reininger, Jr (Wilkerson, Brian) (Entered: 08/03/2018)

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84 Aug. 14, 2018

ORDER -- Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin: Settlement Conference held on 8/10/2018. See order as more fully set out. (mc) (Entered: 08/14/2018)

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85 Aug. 17, 2018

JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by Plaintiff Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed First Amended Scheduling Order)(Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

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86 Aug. 21, 2018

SCHEDULING ORDER: Motions in limine due 8/9/2019; Jury instructions due 8/9/2019; Voir dire requests due 8/9/2019; Trial briefs due 8/9/2019; Discovery due by 8/1/2019. Jury Trial set for 9/10/2019 09:30 AM in Courtroom 502 before Honorable Scott L. Palk. Motions due by 7/1/2019. Pretrial Report due by 8/9/2019.. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 8/21/2018. (md) (Entered: 08/21/2018)

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87 Oct. 2, 2018

NOTICE of Change of Address by Michael S Stein (Stein, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2018)

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88 Oct. 30, 2018

(STRICKEN) STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice of Senate by Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz. (Fulkerson, Samuel) Pursuant to Order 89 (md). (Entered: 10/30/2018)

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89 Oct. 31, 2018

ORDER re 88 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Mike Schultz, Oklahoma State Senate is STICKEN, without prejudice to the parties refiling a stipulation of dismissal in compliance with applicable rules. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 10/31/2018. (md) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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90 Nov. 2, 2018

STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice of Senate by Oklahoma State Senate, Mike Schultz. (Fulkerson, Samuel) (Entered: 11/02/2018)

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91 Jan. 17, 2019

NOTICE of Acceptance with Offer of Judgment by Johnny Reininger, Jr (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Offer of Judgment)(Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 01/17/2019)

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92 Jan. 17, 2019

STRICKEN ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSING ORDER: This action is administratively terminated without prejudice to the rights of the parties to reopen for entry of any stipulation or order. If not reopened within 60 days to obtain final determination, action is deemed dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 1/17/2019. (md) Filed erroneously (md). (Entered: 01/17/2019)

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93 Jan. 17, 2019

JUDGMENT. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 1/17/2019. (md) (Entered: 01/17/2019)

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94 Feb. 27, 2019

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Lafferty, Martha) (Entered: 02/27/2019)

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95 Feb. 28, 2019

ORDER granting 94 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Martha M Lafferty terminated. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 2/28/2019. (md) (Entered: 02/28/2019)

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96 March 17, 2019

STRICKEN MOTION for Attorney Fees by Johnny Reininger, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief in Support of Fees and Costs, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H)(Turner, Joy) Pursuant to Notice from the Court on 3/18/2019 (md). (Entered: 03/17/2019)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Oklahoma

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 31, 2016

Closing Date: Jan. 17, 2019

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Individual deaf plaintiff

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

State of Oklahoma

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Western District of Oklahoma 5:16-cv-01241

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Content of Injunction:

Reasonable Accommodation

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Hearing impairment

Reasonable Accommodations

TTY/Close Captioning/Videophone/etc.

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Recommended Citation