Case: United States v. Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania

2:22-cv-00709 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Feb. 24, 2022

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Case Summary

The Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) brought this suit on February 24, 2022 against Pennsylvania's judicial system in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in the courtroom of District Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg. DOJ alleged that the defendant had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by discriminating against individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) in its court supervision programs. According to the DOJ, the Pennsylvania judicial system prohibited or limited the use of OUD medication by individuals in “treatment court” programs providing court supervision. OUD medication helps diminish the effects of physical dependency and/or prevent cravings. The alleged policy, according to the DOJ, violated Title II of the American with Disabilities Act. The DOJ requested the court to declare that the alleged policy violated the ADA, enjoin its continued use, and update its policy and train its employees on the new policy. The DOJ also sought compensatory damages and an order requiring the Pennsylvania judicial system to appoint an employee to monitor efforts to bring the policy in compliance with the ADA.

The Pennsylvania judicial system filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which the court subsequently granted. 2023 WL 3044592. The court found the following issues with the DOJ’s complaint:

A Northumberland County judge’s alleged decision to stop OUD medication from being administered to one complainant was a result of the judge’s individual discretion and not a blanket policy of the Pennsylvania judicial system. Therefore, the Pennsylvania judicial system could not be held responsible because it could not have interfered with the judge’s decision.
The administrative order that blocked OUD medication in Jefferson County was rescinded in 2018. The court found that there was no immediate threat of future injury, so there was no basis for injunctive relief.
For the remaining six counties cited in the DOJ’s complaint (Allegheny, Blair, Butler, Clinton, Delaware, and York), no individual was cited as suffering from the counties’ policies. Because the ADA only allows suit when a specific individual is harmed, the allegations against these counties were too vague.

On May 22, 2023 the DOJ filed an amended complaint which made the following changes:

The DOJ specifically alleged that the Pennsylvania Judicial System "implement[ed] and fail[ed] to prevent the implementation of administrative policies and practices" that prevented access to OUD medication.
DOJ named the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as a defendant, and alleged that it failed to provide sufficient oversight over county courts to ensure that they weren’t violating the ADA, despite being aware of the problem.
DOJ also named the individual County Courts of Common Pleas as defendants.
The amended complaint more specifically noted each offending county’s policies and included additional individual complainants that allegedly suffered from the defendant counties' policies.

The defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint a few months later, on August 31. One month after that, the DOJ told the court that it was in settlement negotiations with the defendants. The settlement agreement was finalized, and the DOJ’s claim was officially dismissed in early February 2024.

The settlement agreement stipulated the following:

The defendants will refrain from discriminating against individuals with disabilities, including denying them the right to participate in and benefit from “aids, benefits, services, or programs.”
Several defendant counties would adopt a policy that other counties will be encouraged to adopt. The policy states that courts will not prohibit someone from taking their prescribed medicine to treat substance use disorder. It also bars courts from mandating one medication over another, interfering with a licensed prescriber’s medical decisions on treatment, or discriminating against people who take OUD medication in eligibility for Problem-Solving Court or other court programs.
Judges and other court officials will receive training about ADA compliance and OUD medication.
The defendants will submit reports on their compliance.
The defendants will pay a total of $100,000 in damages to the aggrieved individuals.

The settlement agreement stated that the case would be dismissed, but could be reinstated if there was a dispute over compliance. The agreement was set to expire after two years.

As of October 2024, there have been no further judicial proceedings in this case since February 2, 2024.

Summary Authors

Jordan Katz (3/16/2022)

Matthew Holmquist (9/27/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Goldberg, Mitchell S. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Plaintiff

BUTLER, MICHAEL J. (Pennsylvania)

DEBRUICKER, LAUREN E. (Pennsylvania)

Knight, David W. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

JOSEPH, GERI ROMANELLO (Pennsylvania)

Judge(s)

Goldberg, Mitchell S. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Plaintiff

BUTLER, MICHAEL J. (Pennsylvania)

DEBRUICKER, LAUREN E. (Pennsylvania)

Knight, David W. (Pennsylvania)

Lewis, Adam F. (Pennsylvania)

ROMERO, JACQUELINE CHRISTINE (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

JOSEPH, GERI ROMANELLO (Pennsylvania)

KRANDEL, ROBERT J. (Pennsylvania)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

	The United States’ Findings and Conclusions Based on Its Investigation of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, DJ # 204-64-170 No Court	Feb. 2, 2022	Feb. 2, 2022 Findings Letter/Report
1 2:22-cv-00709	Complaint United States of America v. the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania	Feb. 24, 2022	Feb. 24, 2022 Complaint
26 2:22-cv-00709	Memorandum Opinion United States v. Unified Judicial System Supreme Court of the United States	April 21, 2023	April 21, 2023 Order/Opinion 2023 WL 3044592
28 2:22-cv-00709	Amended Complaint	May 22, 2023	May 22, 2023 Complaint
55-1 2:22-cv-00709	Exhibit A - Settlement Agreement United States v. Unified Judicial System	Feb. 1, 2024	Feb. 1, 2024 Settlement Agreement

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Docket

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Last updated April 16, 2026, 5:17 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Feb. 24, 2022	COMPLAINT against UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(Knight, David) (Entered: 02/24/2022)	RECAP
2	Feb. 25, 2022	12(b) PROCEDURAL ORDER (sl) (Entered: 02/25/2022)	RECAP
	Feb. 25, 2022	Summons Issued
	Feb. 25, 2022	Summons Issued as to UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. Forwarded To: EMAILED TO PLAINTIFFS COUNSEL on 2/25/2022 (sg)
3	March 1, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by Adam F. Lewis on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with Certificate of Service(Lewis, Adam) (Entered: 03/01/2022)	RECAP
4	March 1, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by JACQUELINE CHRISTINE ROMERO on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with Certificate of Service(ROMERO, JACQUELINE) (Entered: 03/01/2022)	RECAP
5	March 25, 2022	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA waiver sent on 3/4/2022, answer due 5/3/2022. (Knight, David) (Entered: 03/25/2022)	RECAP
6	April 12, 2022	SUMMONS Returned Executed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re: Dennis Richman's Services served Summons and Complaint upon UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA by Process Service. (Knight, David) (Entered: 04/12/2022)	RECAP
7	April 29, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by GERI ROMANELLO ST. JOSEPH on behalf of UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(ST. JOSEPH, GERI) (Entered: 04/29/2022)	RECAP
8	April 29, 2022	Letter dated April 29, 2022 by UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. (ST. JOSEPH, GERI) (Entered: 04/29/2022)	RECAP
9	April 29, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by ROBERT J. KRANDEL on behalf of UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(KRANDEL, ROBERT) (Entered: 04/29/2022)	RECAP
10	May 6, 2022	Letter dated May 6, 2022 by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Knight, David) (Entered: 05/06/2022)	RECAP
11	May 10, 2022	ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF DEFENDANTS PRE-MOTION CONFERENCE LETTER (ECF NO. 8), AND PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE THERETO (ECF NO. 10), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE PARTIES PRE-MOTION CONFERENCE LETTERS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022 AT 9:00 AM IN COURTROOM 17-A.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 5/10/2022. 5/10/2022 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 05/10/2022)	RECAP
12	May 20, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL J. BUTLER on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (BUTLER, MICHAEL) (Entered: 05/20/2022)	RECAP
13	May 25, 2022	NOTICE of Hearing: ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE PARTIES' PRE-MOTION CONFERENCE LETTERS RESCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON 6/2/2022 AT 10:00 AM IN Courtroom 17A BEFORE HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG. ENTERED 5/25/2022 AND E-MAILED. (sl) (Entered: 05/25/2022)	RECAP
14	June 2, 2022	Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ORAL ARGUMENT held on 6/2/22. Court Reporter: ESR. (JL) (Entered: 06/02/2022)	RECAP
15	June 2, 2022	ORDERED THAT DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE THEIR MOTION TO DISMISS WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER. UPON RECEIPT OF THE MOTION, PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE A RESPONSE WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 6/2/2022. 6/2/2022 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Main Document 15 replaced on 6/2/2022) (sg). (Entered: 06/02/2022)	RECAP
16	June 7, 2022	TRANSCRIPT of ORAL ARGUMENT HEARING held on 6/2/2022, before Judge GOLDBERG. Court Reporter/Transcriber WRITER'S CRAMP, INC.. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 6/28/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/8/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/6/2022. (sg) (Entered: 06/07/2022)	RECAP
17	June 7, 2022	Notice of Filing of Official Transcript with Certificate of Service re 16 Transcript - PDF, 6/7/2022 Entered and Copies Emailed. (sg) (Entered: 06/07/2022)	RECAP
18	June 10, 2022	MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.Memorandum of Law and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(KRANDEL, ROBERT) (Entered: 06/10/2022) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Exhibit A View on RECAP 3 Exhibit B View on RECAP 4 Exhibit C View on RECAP	RECAP
19	June 10, 2022	EXHIBIT D 18 to Motion to Dismiss Plaiintiff's Complaint by UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.. (KRANDEL, ROBERT) (Entered: 06/10/2022)	RECAP
20	June 23, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by LAUREN E. DEBRUICKER on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with Certificate of Service(DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 06/23/2022)	RECAP
21	July 1, 2022	RESPONSE in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 07/01/2022)	RECAP
22	Oct. 3, 2022	NOTICE by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA of Supplemental Authority in Support of Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 21) (DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 10/03/2022)	RECAP
23	March 16, 2023	ORDERED that within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, each party shall file a letter brief, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, addressing the following issues:1. What is the effect, if any, of the United States acknowledgement in paragraph 24 of the Complaint that Judge Foradora rescinded his administrative order on December 21, 2018?2. May the federal government seek compensatory damages on behalf of individuals under 42 U.S.C. § 12133? SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 3/16/2023. 3/17/2023 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 03/17/2023)	RECAP
24	March 23, 2023	Letter dated March 23, 2023 by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Knight, David) (Entered: 03/23/2023)	RECAP
25	March 23, 2023	Letter dated 03/23/2023 by UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. (ST. JOSEPH, GERI) (Entered: 03/23/2023)	RECAP
26	April 21, 2023	MEMORANDUM OPINION; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 4/21/23. 4/21/23 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 04/21/2023)	RECAP
27	April 21, 2023	ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS IS GRANTED AND THE COMPLAINT IS DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER, PLAINTIFF MAY FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 4/21/23. 4/21/23 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 04/21/2023)	RECAP
28	May 22, 2023	AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) Modified on 5/23/2023 (lisad, ). (Entered: 05/22/2023)	RECAP
29	May 23, 2023	Summons Issued as to THE BLAIR COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA, UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. Forwarded To: E-MAILED TO PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL on 5/23/23 (JL) (Entered: 05/23/2023)	RECAP
30	June 5, 2023	Letter dated June 5, 2023 (Pre-Motion) by THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF PENNSYLVANIA. (ST. JOSEPH, GERI) (Entered: 06/05/2023)	RECAP
31	June 6, 2023	AFFIDAVIT of Service by Dennis Richman's Services re: served Summons and Amended Complaint upon Blair County Court of Common Pleas by Process Server on 6/1/2023 (DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 06/06/2023)	RECAP
32	June 6, 2023	AFFIDAVIT of Service by Dennis Richman's Services re: served Summons and Amended Complaint upon Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas by Process Server on 6/1/2023 (DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 06/06/2023)	RECAP
33	June 6, 2023	AFFIDAVIT of Service by Dennis Richman's Services re: served Summons and Amended Complaint upon Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas by Process Server on 6/1/2023 (DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 06/06/2023)	RECAP
34	June 6, 2023	AFFIDAVIT of Service by Dennis Richman's Services re: served Summons and Amended Complaint upon Northumberland County Court of Common Pleas by Process Server on 6/1/2023 (DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 06/06/2023)	RECAP
35	June 6, 2023	AFFIDAVIT of Service by Dennis Richman's Services re: served Summons and Amended Complaint upon Supreme Court of Pennsylvania by Process Server on 6/1/2023 (DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 06/06/2023)	RECAP
36	June 6, 2023	AFFIDAVIT of Service by Dennis Richman's Services re: served Summons and Amended Complaint upon Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania by Process Server on 6/1/2023 (DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 06/06/2023)	RECAP
37	June 12, 2023	Letter dated June 12, 2023 by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Knight, David) (Entered: 06/12/2023)	RECAP
38	June 21, 2023	Letter dated June 21, 2023 by THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF PENNSYLVANIA. (KRANDEL, ROBERT) (Entered: 06/21/2023)	RECAP
39	June 28, 2023	Letter dated June 28, 2023 by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Knight, David) (Entered: 06/28/2023)	RECAP
40	June 29, 2023	Letter dated 06/29/2023 by THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF PENNSYLVANIA. (KRANDEL, ROBERT) Modified on 6/29/2023 (lvj). (Entered: 06/29/2023)	RECAP
41	July 10, 2023	ORDER THAT upon consideration of Defendants letters requesting a pre-motion conference (ECF Nos. 30, 38, 40), and Plaintiffs letters in response (ECF Nos. 37, 39), it is hereby ORDERED that:1. Defendants shall file their proposed Motion to Dismiss on or before July 24, 2023;2. Plaintiffs shall file their response to the Motion on or before August 7, 2023;3. Oral argument on Defendants Motion to Dismiss is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 17-A at the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 7/10/2023. 7/11/2023 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 07/11/2023)	RECAP
42	July 14, 2023	NOTICE of Hearing: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE SET FOR 7/19/2023 AT 2:30 PM BEFORE HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG. COUNSEL SHOULD DIAL IN AS DIRECTED IN THE NOTICE. ENTERED 7/14/2023 AND E-MAILED. (sl) (Entered: 07/14/2023)	RECAP
43	July 21, 2023	ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE THEIR PROPOSED MOTION TO DISMISS ON OR BEFORE 09/01/2023; PLAINTIFF'S SHALL FILE THEIR RESPONSE TO THE MOTION ON OR BEFORE 09/29/2023; ORAL ARGUMENT ON DEFENDANT'S MOTOIN TO DISMISS IS RESCHEDULED FOR 10/17/2023 AT 10:00 AM IN COURTROOM 17A. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 07/19/2023. 07/21/2023 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(nd) (Entered: 07/21/2023)	RECAP
44	July 21, 2023	Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG Telephone Status Conference held on 07/19/2023. (nd) (Entered: 07/21/2023)	RECAP
45	Aug. 4, 2023	ORDER THAT THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNED TO THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE IS MAGISTRATE SCOTT W. REID; ETC.. SIGNED BY GEORGE V WYLESOL, CLERK OF COURT ON 8/4/23. 8/4/23 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 08/04/2023)	RECAP
46	Aug. 4, 2023	ORDER THAT MY ORDER REFERRING THIS MATTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE SCOTT W. REID FOR MEDIATION 45 SHALL NOT AFFECT THE BRIEFING DEADLINES THAT ARE CURRENTLY IN PLACE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 8/4/23. 8/7/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 08/07/2023)	RECAP
47	Aug. 14, 2023	ORDER THAT A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE SET FOR 9/25/2023 10:00 AM IN Courtroom 3C BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE SCOTT W. REID. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE SCOTT W. REID ON 8/14/2023. 8/14/2023 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 08/14/2023)	RECAP
48	Aug. 31, 2023	MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by THE BLAIR COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF PENNSYLVANIA.Memorandum of Law and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ST. JOSEPH, GERI) (Entered: 08/31/2023) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
49	Sept. 25, 2023	Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE SCOTT W. REID Settlement Conference held on 9/25/23. (JL) (Entered: 09/25/2023)	RECAP
50	Sept. 28, 2023	Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE SCOTT W. REID Settlement Conference held on 9/27/2023. (sg) (Entered: 09/28/2023)	RECAP
51	Sept. 29, 2023	RESPONSE in Opposition re 48 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 09/29/2023) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
52	Oct. 2, 2023	ORDERED that all deadlines are STAYED for 60 days. The oral argument currently scheduled for October 17, 2023 is CANCELLED. The parties shall submit a status report on or before December 1, 2023 to Chambers. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 10/2/2023. 10/2/2023 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 10/02/2023)	RECAP
53	Dec. 6, 2023	ORDER that having been advised on September 25, 2023 that the parties reached a settlement agreement in principle, and having ordered the parties to provide a status update regarding their clients approval of that agreement within 60 days (which has passed), and understanding that Plaintiff has approved the settlement, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall approve or reject the proposed settlement agreement by January 31, 2024. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 12/6/2023. 12/6/2023 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 12/06/2023)	RECAP
54	Feb. 1, 2024	STIPULATION of Dismissal of Defendant the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 02/01/2024)	RECAP
55	Feb. 1, 2024	Joint MOTION to Dismiss filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Settlement Agreement, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(DEBRUICKER, LAUREN) (Entered: 02/01/2024) 1 Exhibit A - Settlement Agreement View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
56	Feb. 1, 2024	ORDERED THAT THIS CASE IS HEREBY DISMISSED WITHOUT COSTS TO ANY PARTY AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO ANY CLAIM BY ANY PARTY FOR BREACH OF THE PARTIES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THAT AGREEMENT.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 2/1/2024. 2/2/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 02/02/2024)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Disability Rights

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 24, 2022

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The U.S. Department of Justice

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2:22-cv-00709

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Findings Letter/Report

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Training

Issues

General/Misc.:

Courts

Rehabilitation

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Opioid disorder/medication

Reasonable Accommodations

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of United States v. Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/43231/ (last updated 9/27/2024).