Case: D. R. v. Redondo Beach Unified School District

2:20-cv-06307 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: July 15, 2020

Closed Date: Sept. 8, 2021

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) This case concerns accessibility in general education for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 

People

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Judge(s)

Walter, John F. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

German, David Ward (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Wadlington, Marlon C (California)

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Docket

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Last updated April 12, 2026, 4:23 a.m.

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1 July 15, 2020

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-27224492 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Administrative Decision) (Attorney David Ward German added to party D. R.(pty:pla))(German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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1 July 15, 2020

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-27224492 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Administrative Decision) (Attorney David Ward German added to party D. R.(pty:pla))(German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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2 July 15, 2020

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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2 July 15, 2020

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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3 July 15, 2020

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff All Plaintiffs, (German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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3 July 15, 2020

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff All Plaintiffs, (German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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4 July 15, 2020

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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4 July 15, 2020

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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5 July 15, 2020

EX PARTE APPLICATION to file document Application for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem under seal filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Pursuant to L.R. 7-19.1, # 2 Declaration Regarding Need to File Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem Under Seal, # 3 Redacted Document Ex Parte Application to File Under Seal, # 4 Proposed Order)(German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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5 July 15, 2020

EX PARTE APPLICATION to file document Application for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem under seal filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Pursuant to L.R. 7-19.1, # 2 Declaration Regarding Need to File Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem Under Seal, # 3 Redacted Document Ex Parte Application to File Under Seal, # 4 Proposed Order)(German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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6 July 15, 2020

SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF EX PARTE APPLICATION to file document Application for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem under seal 5 filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Ex Parte Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem)(German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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6 July 15, 2020

SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF EX PARTE APPLICATION to file document Application for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem under seal 5 filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Ex Parte Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem)(German, David) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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7 July 16, 2020

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (esa) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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7 July 16, 2020

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (esa) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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8 July 16, 2020

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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8 July 16, 2020

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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9 July 16, 2020

21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint 1 as to defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District. (esa) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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9 July 16, 2020

21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint 1 as to defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District. (esa) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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10 July 16, 2020

STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. (iv) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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10 July 16, 2020

STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. (iv) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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11 July 16, 2020

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: GRANTING 5 Ex Parte Application to File Under Seal. Plaintiff shall file the following document under seal: 1. Ex Parte Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for D.R.; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof; Consent to Serve of R.R. (es) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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11 July 16, 2020

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: GRANTING 5 Ex Parte Application to File Under Seal. Plaintiff shall file the following document under seal: 1. Ex Parte Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for D.R.; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof; Consent to Serve of R.R. (es) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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12 July 18, 2020

SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 11 filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Ex Parte Application, Memorandum of Points and Authorities, Consent to Serve, # 2 Proposed Order)(German, David) (Entered: 07/18/2020)

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12 July 18, 2020

SEALED EX PARTE APPLICATION for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 11 filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Ex Parte Application, Memorandum of Points and Authorities, Consent to Serve, # 2 Proposed Order)(German, David) (Entered: 07/18/2020)

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13 July 20, 2020

MINUTES (In Chambers): Order re Plaintiff's Sealed Ex Parte Application of Guardian Ad Litem for D.R. [ECF No. 12] by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: On July 18, 2020, Petitioner D.R. filed an ex parte application petitioning the Court to appoint R.R. as Petitioner's guardian ad litem ("Application"). (App., ECF No. 12, 12-1.) The Court orders that R.R. file a declaration under penalty of perjury attesting, as may be appropriate and truthful, to the facts contained in paragraphs 4, 5, and 6 of the Application. (App., at 34.) The declaration is to be filed no later than July 27, 2020. (es) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

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13 July 20, 2020

MINUTES (In Chambers): Order re Plaintiff's Sealed Ex Parte Application of Guardian Ad Litem for D.R. [ECF No. 12] by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: On July 18, 2020, Petitioner D.R. filed an ex parte application petitioning the Court to appoint R.R. as Petitioner's guardian ad litem ("Application"). (App., ECF No. 12, 12-1.) The Court orders that R.R. file a declaration under penalty of perjury attesting, as may be appropriate and truthful, to the facts contained in paragraphs 4, 5, and 6 of the Application. (App., at 34.) The declaration is to be filed no later than July 27, 2020. (es) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

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14 July 27, 2020

SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF EX PARTE APPLICATION to file document Application for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem under seal 5 filed by Plaintiff D. R..(German, David) (Entered: 07/27/2020)

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14 July 27, 2020

SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF EX PARTE APPLICATION to file document Application for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem under seal 5 filed by Plaintiff D. R..(German, David) (Entered: 07/27/2020)

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15 July 27, 2020

ORDER Granting Application for Guardian ad Litem 12 by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: IT IS SO ORDERED that: 1.Plaintiff's Application is GRANTED; 2.R.R. is appointed guardian ad litem of D.R. in this action and shall prosecute it on his behalf. (es) (Entered: 07/27/2020)

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15 July 27, 2020

ORDER Granting Application for Guardian ad Litem 12 by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: IT IS SO ORDERED that: 1.Plaintiff's Application is GRANTED; 2.R.R. is appointed guardian ad litem of D.R. in this action and shall prosecute it on his behalf. (es) (Entered: 07/27/2020)

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16 Aug. 26, 2020

NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint returned Executed filed by Plaintiff D. R., upon Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District acknowledgment sent by Plaintiff on 8/11/2020, answer due 9/1/2020. Acknowledgment of Service signed by Marlon C. Wadlington, Attorney. (German, David) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

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16 Aug. 26, 2020

NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint returned Executed filed by Plaintiff D. R., upon Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District acknowledgment sent by Plaintiff on 8/11/2020, answer due 9/1/2020. Acknowledgment of Service signed by Marlon C. Wadlington, Attorney. (German, David) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

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17 Aug. 28, 2020

ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District.(Attorney Marlon C Wadlington added to party Redondo Beach Unified School District(pty:dft))(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

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17 Aug. 28, 2020

ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District.(Attorney Marlon C Wadlington added to party Redondo Beach Unified School District(pty:dft))(Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

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18 Aug. 28, 2020

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District, (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

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18 Aug. 28, 2020

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District, (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

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19 Sept. 2, 2020

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) COURT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. Counsel are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for October 5, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. before Judge John F. Walter in Courtroom 7A, 350 W. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Lead Trial Counsel shall attend all proceedings before this Court, including the Scheduling Conference. Counsel are directed to comply with Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 26-1 in a timely fashion and to file a Joint Report, on or before September 21, 2020. (iv) (Entered: 09/02/2020)

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19 Sept. 2, 2020

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) COURT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. Counsel are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for October 5, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. before Judge John F. Walter in Courtroom 7A, 350 W. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Lead Trial Counsel shall attend all proceedings before this Court, including the Scheduling Conference. Counsel are directed to comply with Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 26-1 in a timely fashion and to file a Joint Report, on or before September 21, 2020. (iv) (Entered: 09/02/2020)

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20 Sept. 21, 2020

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 1, filed by Plaintiff D. R... (German, David) (Entered: 09/21/2020)

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20 Sept. 21, 2020

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 1, filed by Plaintiff D. R... (German, David) (Entered: 09/21/2020)

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21 Sept. 22, 2020

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge John F. Walter. The Court has reviewed the parties Joint Rule 26(f) Report and finds that a Scheduling Conference is not necessary. The Scheduling Conference currently on calendar for October 5, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. is hereby vacated and the matter taken off calendar. The Court has filed its Scheduling and Case Management Order and the Order/Referral to ADR. Any unserved DOE defendants are dismissed at this time. (iv) (Entered: 09/23/2020)

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21 Sept. 22, 2020

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge John F. Walter. The Court has reviewed the parties Joint Rule 26(f) Report and finds that a Scheduling Conference is not necessary. The Scheduling Conference currently on calendar for October 5, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. is hereby vacated and the matter taken off calendar. The Court has filed its Scheduling and Case Management Order and the Order/Referral to ADR. Any unserved DOE defendants are dismissed at this time. (iv) (Entered: 09/23/2020)

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22 Sept. 23, 2020

ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, REFERRAL TO PRIVATE MEDIATION, and DISMISSING ANY UNSERVED DOE DEFENDANTS by Judge John F. Walter. The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Rule 26(f) Report and finds that a Scheduling Conference is not necessary. The hearing on October 5, 2020 is vacated and taken off calendar. A Scheduling and Case Management Order will issue. Any unserved DOE defendants are dismissed at this time. The Court, having considered the parties' Request: ADR Procedure Selection, the Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program, or the report submitted by the parties pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) and Civil L.R. 26-1, hereby: ORDERS this case referred to: ADR PROCEDURE NO. 3: (Private mediation). The ADR proceeding is to be completed no later than: March 1, 2021. The Joint Report re: Results of Settlement Conference due on: March 5, 2021. (iv) (Entered: 09/23/2020)

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22 Sept. 23, 2020

ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, REFERRAL TO PRIVATE MEDIATION, and DISMISSING ANY UNSERVED DOE DEFENDANTS by Judge John F. Walter. The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Rule 26(f) Report and finds that a Scheduling Conference is not necessary. The hearing on October 5, 2020 is vacated and taken off calendar. A Scheduling and Case Management Order will issue. Any unserved DOE defendants are dismissed at this time. The Court, having considered the parties' Request: ADR Procedure Selection, the Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program, or the report submitted by the parties pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) and Civil L.R. 26-1, hereby: ORDERS this case referred to: ADR PROCEDURE NO. 3: (Private mediation). The ADR proceeding is to be completed no later than: March 1, 2021. The Joint Report re: Results of Settlement Conference due on: March 5, 2021. (iv) (Entered: 09/23/2020)

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23 Sept. 23, 2020

SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. The purpose of this Order is to notify the parties and their counsel of the deadlines and the schedule that will govern this action. Court Trial set for 7/27/2021 at 8:30 AM. (iv) (Entered: 09/23/2020)

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23 Sept. 23, 2020

SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. The purpose of this Order is to notify the parties and their counsel of the deadlines and the schedule that will govern this action. Court Trial set for 7/27/2021 at 8:30 AM. (iv) (Entered: 09/23/2020)

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24 Feb. 10, 2021

NOTICE of Change of firm name by David Ward German attorney for Plaintiff D. R.. Changing firm name to Vanaman German LLP. Filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (German, David) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

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24 Feb. 10, 2021

NOTICE of Change of firm name by David Ward German attorney for Plaintiff D. R.. Changing firm name to Vanaman German LLP. Filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (German, David) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

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25 March 5, 2021

JOINT REPORT of RESULTS OF THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE filed by Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District. (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 03/05/2021)

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25 March 5, 2021

JOINT REPORT of RESULTS OF THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE filed by Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District. (Wadlington, Marlon) (Entered: 03/05/2021)

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26 April 20, 2021

APPLICATION to file document Administrative Record under seal filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration In Support of Application Pursuant to Local Rule 79-5.2.2, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Unredacted Document Volume 1 of Administrative Record, # 4 Unredacted Document Volume 2 of Administrative Record, # 5 Unredacted Document Volume 3 of Administrative Record)(German, David) (Entered: 04/20/2021)

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26 April 20, 2021

APPLICATION to file document Administrative Record under seal filed by Plaintiff D. R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration In Support of Application Pursuant to Local Rule 79-5.2.2, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Unredacted Document Volume 1 of Administrative Record, # 4 Unredacted Document Volume 2 of Administrative Record, # 5 Unredacted Document Volume 3 of Administrative Record)(German, David) (Entered: 04/20/2021)

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27 April 26, 2021

Leave to File Document Under Seal

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27 April 26, 2021

Leave to File Document Under Seal

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28 April 27, 2021

Sealed Document

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28 April 27, 2021

Sealed Document

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29 July 13, 2021

Trial Brief

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29 July 13, 2021

Trial Brief

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30 July 13, 2021

Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law

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30 July 13, 2021

Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law

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31 July 13, 2021

Trial Brief

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31 July 13, 2021

Trial Brief

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32 July 13, 2021

Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law

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32 July 13, 2021

Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law

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33 July 19, 2021

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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33 July 19, 2021

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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34 July 20, 2021

Trial Brief

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34 July 20, 2021

Trial Brief

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35 July 20, 2021

Notice of Lodging

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35 July 20, 2021

Notice of Lodging

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36 July 20, 2021

Reply (Motion related)

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36 July 20, 2021

Reply (Motion related)

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37 July 20, 2021

Notice (Other)

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37 July 20, 2021

Notice (Other)

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38 July 21, 2021

Notice (Other)

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38 July 21, 2021

Notice (Other)

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39 Sept. 3, 2021

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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39 Sept. 3, 2021

Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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40 Sept. 8, 2021

Notice of Lodging

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41 Sept. 8, 2021

JUDGMENT by Judge John F. Walter. The Court affirms the ALJ's decision that the District did not deny Student a free and appropriate public education. Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District shall have judgment against Plaintiff D.R. a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem R.R.; Plaintiff D.R., a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem R.R., shall recover nothing from Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District; and Plaintiff D.R., a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem R.R., and Defendant Redondo Beach Unified School District shall each bear their own costs. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (iv)

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42 Sept. 26, 2021

Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

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43 Sept. 27, 2021

USCA Notification of Case Number

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44 March 16, 2022

USCA Memorandum/Opinion/Order

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45 Oct. 18, 2022

USCA Memorandum/Opinion/Order

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46 Dec. 20, 2022

USCA Memorandum/Opinion/Order

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47 Jan. 12, 2023

USCA Mandate

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48 June 6, 2023

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49 Aug. 24, 2023

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 15, 2020

Closing Date: Sept. 8, 2021

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:20-cv-06307

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