Case: Jake Bertellotti v. Regents of the University of California
2:25-cv-03069 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Filed Date: April 8, 2025
Case Ongoing
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Case Summary
In this lawsuit, two disabled UCLA students sued the Regents of the University of California, the University’s President, its Chancellor, and ten unknown individuals, alleging widespread accessibility barriers and discriminatory practices.
On April 8, 2025, represented by Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and private counsel, the two students filed a complaint in the United States District Court Central District of California for alleged violations of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act, and California Government Codes § 11135 and § 12955 (Fair Housing and Employment Act). Plaintiffs sought injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and damages for UCLA’s failure to provide reasonable accommodations and comply with accessibility standards. UCLA failed to make their facilities (including dormitories and classrooms) and paths of travel wheelchair accessible, and they failed to provide disability-specific emergency evacuation protocols.
This case has been assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi. The case is ongoing.
Summary Authors
Jacquelynn Gutierrez (5/20/2025)
People
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69861128/parties/jake-bertellotti-v-regents-of-the-university-of-california/
Scarsi, Mark Christopher (California)
Cabalo, Catherine (California)
MacLeod, Jillian (California)
Mehton, Khushpreet R (California)
Uzeta, Maria Michelle (California)
Documents in the Clearinghouse
Docket
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Last updated April 13, 2026, 4:43 a.m.
Case Details
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Key Dates
Filing Date: April 8, 2025
Case Ongoing: Yes
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Two UCLA students with disabilities who alleged insufficient accommodations and accessibility from the university
Plaintiff Type(s):
Attorney Organizations:
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
State
University of California
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.
Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)
Fair Housing Act/Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.
Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701
Other Dockets:
Central District of California 2:25-cv-03069
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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Issues
General/Misc.:
Access to public accommodations - governmental
Disability and Disability Rights:
Discrimination Area:
Discrimination Basis:
Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)
Case Summary of Jake Bertellotti v. Regents of the University of California, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/46383/ (last updated 5/20/2025).