Emma C., et al v. Eastin, et al

Filing 1705

STIPULATION AND ORDER re Payment of Plaintiffs' Attorneys' Fees and Costs for the Period of July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Signed by Judge Thelton E. Henderson on 03/29/2012. (tmi, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/29/2012)

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Arlene B. Mayerson, Esq.,
CA Bar # 79310
Larisa M. Cummings, Esq.,
CA Bar # 131076
DISABILITY RIGHTS EDUCATION & DEFENSE
FUND, INC.
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210
Berkeley, CA 94703
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Email: [e-mail]
Attorneys for Plaintiffs

KAMALA D. HARRIS
Attorney General of California
JULIE WENG-GUTIERREZ
Senior Assistant Attorney General
LISA A. TILLMAN
Deputy Attorney General
State Bar No. 126424
P.O. Box 944255
Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Attorneys for State Defendants

William S. Koski, Esq., CA. Bar #166061
STANFORD LAW SCHOOL
YOUTH & EDUCATION LAW PROJECT
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA 94305-8610
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Attorneys for Plaintiffs

MICHAEL P. MURPHY
COUNTY COUNSEL (SBN 83887)
BY: AIMEE B. ARMSBY, DEPUTY (SBN 226967)
Hall of Justice and Records
400 County Center, 6th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Attorneys for Defendant Ravenswood City
School District

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION

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EMMA C., et al.
Plaintiffs,
vs.
DELAINE EASTIN, et al.,

Case No. C-96-4179 (TEH)
[PROPOSED] STIPULATED ORDER
RE: PAYMENT OF PLAINTIFFS’
ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2011
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011

Defendants.

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Counsel for the parties have prepared a stipulated order for the payment by defendants of
plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and costs in this action for the period of July 1, 2011 through
December 31, 2011.
Based on billing statements and discussions among the parties, attorneys’ fees and costs in
the amount of $19,133.19 will be paid to the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund; and
[PROPOSED] STIPULATED ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEYS’ FEES & COSTS OF JULY THRU DECEMBER 2011
Emma C. et al., v. Delaine Eastin, et al.; CASE NO. C-96-4179 (TEH)

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attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $25,540.28 will be paid to the Youth and Education

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Law Project.

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In accord with the previous agreements of defendants, the attorneys’ fees and costs
awards shall be shared equally by the California Department of Education and the Ravenswood

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City School District.
Upon entry of this Court’s order approving this stipulation, defendants will timely seek

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the necessary agency approvals for preparation and relay of the checks. The checks will be

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provided to plaintiffs’ counsels within 60 days of obtaining such agency approvals.

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Dated: March 28, 2012
Respectfully submitted,
DISABILITY RIGHTS EDUCATION & DEFENSE FUND, INC.

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By:
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/s/
Larisa M. Cummings
Attorneys for Plaintiff Emma C.

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YOUTH AND EDUCATION LAW PROJECT

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By:

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/s/
William S. Koski
Attorneys for Plaintiff Emma C.

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COUNTY COUNSEL OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

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By:

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/s/
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Aimee B. Armsby, Deputy County Counsel
Attorneys for Ravenswood City School District

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OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL
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By:

/s/
Lisa A. Tillman, Deputy Attorney General
Attorneys for State Defendants

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[PROPOSED] STIPULATED ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEYS’ FEES & COSTS OF JULY THRU DECEMBER 2011
Emma C. et al., v. Delaine Eastin, et al.; CASE NO. C-96-4179 (THE)

ECF ATTESTATION

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I am the efiling attorney whose ECF User Identification and Password are being used to
electronically file the following document(s):
[PROPOSED] STIPULATED ORDER
RE: PAYMENT OF PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS FOR
THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011

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In compliance with General Order 45, Section X.B., I hereby attest that concurrence in the
filing of the above document(s) has been obtained from the signatory(ies).
DATED: March 28, 2012
/s/ Lisa A. Tillman
LISA A. TILLMAN

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[PROPOSED] STIPULATED ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEYS’ FEES & COSTS OF JULY THRU DECEMBER 2011
Emma C. et al., v. Delaine Eastin, et al.; CASE NO. C-96-4179 (THE)

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[PROPOSED] STIPULATED ORDER

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RE: PAYMENT OF PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS

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FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011

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In view of the parties’ stipulation, and good cause appearing thereof, the California

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Education and Defense Fund, Inc.; and attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $25,540.28
will be paid to the Youth and Education Law Project.
The payments shall be equally divided between the California State Department of

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Education and the Ravenswood City School District.
Upon entry of this Court’s order approving this stipulation, defendants will timely seek

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the necessary agency approvals for preparation and relay of the checks. The checks will be
provided to plaintiff counsels within 60 days of obtaining such agency approvals.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

03/29/2012
Dated: _________________

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THELTON E. HENDERSON

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Attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $19,133.19 will be paid to the Disability Rights

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attorneys’ fees and costs in this action for the period of July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.

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Department of Education and the Ravenswood City School District shall pay plaintiffs’

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[PROPOSED] STIPULATED ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEYS’ FEES & COSTS OF JULY THRU DECEMBER 2011
Emma C. et al., v. Delaine Eastin, et al.; CASE NO. C-96-4179 (THE)