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U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana [LIVE]
USDC Northern Indiana (Lafayette)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:22-cv-00016-PPS-JEM


T.Z., By and Through his Parent and Legal Guardian, P.Z. v. Tippecanoe School Corporation et al
Assigned to: Judge Philip P Simon
Referred to: Magistrate Judge John E Martin
Cause: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

Date Filed: 03/04/2022
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: Other
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Mediator
William Hussmann
Plaintiff
T.Z.
By and Through his Parent and Legal Guardian, P.Z.
represented byErin Bauer
Barber & Bauer LLP
124 SE First St Ste 101
Evansville, IN 47708
812-425-9211
Fax: 812-425-9216
Email: mail@barlegal.net
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.
Defendant
Tippecanoe School Corporation represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
Lewis & Kappes - Ind/IN
One American Sq Ste 2500
Indianapolis, IN 46282-0003
317-639-1210
Fax: 317-639-4882
Email: ksharp@lewis-kappes.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
Lewis & Kappes - Ind/IN
One American Sq Ste 2500
Indianapolis, IN 46282-0003
317-639-1210
Fax: 317-639-4882
Email: mtarkington@lewis-kappes.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
Lewis & Kappes - Ind/IN
One American Sq Ste 2500
Indianapolis, IN 46282-0003
317-639-1210
Fax: 317-639-4882
Email: abernlohr@lewis-kappes.com
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
Lewis & Kappes - Ind/IN
One American Sq Ste 2500
Indianapolis, IN 46282-0003
317-639-1210
Fax: 317-639-4882
Email: sarablevins@hotmail.com
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Greater Lafayette Area Special Services represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
LEAD ATTORNEY

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023
Defendant
Dr. Scott Hanback
In His Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Michael Gabauer
In His Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Lesley Dause
In her Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Clinton Wilson
In his Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Jeffrey Toll
In his Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Courtlon Peters
In his Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Kelly Vanderwal
In her Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Ashley Achgill
In her Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Marrissa Parker
In her Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Kelly Gabauer
In her Individual Capacity
represented byKaren Glasser Sharp
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew S Tarkington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew R Bernlohr
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/01/2023

Sara R Blevins
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 10/25/2022
Defendant
Jane Does 1-10
Defendant
John Does 1-10

Date Filed #Docket Text
03/04/20221 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $402, receipt number AINNDC-4849768), filed by T.Z., By and Through his Parent and Legal Guardian, P.Z. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons). (Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 03/04/2022)
03/04/20222 NOTICE of Appearance by Erin Bauer on behalf of T.Z., By and Through his Parent and Legal Guardian, P.Z. (Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 03/04/2022)
03/07/2022  Judge Philip P Simon and Magistrate Judge John E Martin added. NEW CASE. (nal) (Entered: 03/07/2022)
03/07/20223 Summons Issued as to Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwall and Clinton Wilson. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (nal) (Entered: 03/07/2022)
03/22/20224 NOTICE of Appearance by Sara R Blevins on behalf of Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson (Blevins, Sara) (Entered: 03/22/2022)
03/22/20225 NOTICE of Appearance by Karen Glasser Sharp on behalf of Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson (Sharp, Karen) (Entered: 03/22/2022)
03/22/20226 AGREED NOTICE to extend time to file answer filed by Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson ; answer due by April 28, 2022. (Sharp, Karen) (Entered: 03/22/2022)
03/23/2022 Reset Answer deadline pursuant to 6 Agreed Notice. (rmf) (Entered: 03/23/2022)
04/06/20227 Proposed Summons filed by T.Z.. (Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 04/06/2022)
04/07/2022ORDER: Each party and each attorney in this case shall take reasonable steps to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) that is relevant to any claim or defense in this case, whether or not the information is admissible at trial. This requirement relates back to the point in time when the party or attorney reasonably anticipated litigation about these matters. Text entry order. By Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 4/7/2022. (smb) (Entered: 04/07/2022)
04/07/20229 **DOCKETED IN ERROR** ALIAS SUMMONS ISSUED as to Courtlon Peters, Jeffrey Toll. NOTE: The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (shk) Modified on 4/7/2022 (shk). (Entered: 04/07/2022)
04/07/202210 Proposed Summons filed by T.Z.. (Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 04/07/2022)
04/07/202211 Proposed Summons filed by T.Z.. (Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 04/07/2022)
04/08/202212 ALIAS SUMMONS ISSUED as to Courtlon Peters, Jeffrey Toll. NOTE: The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (Attachments: # 1 Jeffrey Toll Summons)(asd) (Entered: 04/08/2022)
04/22/202213 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint for Damages, Summons, Civil Cover Sheet, and Appearance served on Dr. Scott Hanback, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Michael Gabauer, Clinton Wilson, Kelly Vanderwall, Marrissa Parker, Kelly Gabauer, Ashley Achgill, and Lesley Dause on March 11, 2022, filed by T.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Green Cards)(Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 04/22/2022)
04/22/202214 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint for Damages, Summons, Civil Cover Sheet, and Appearance served on Greater Lafayette Area Special Services on March 10, 2022, filed by T.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Green Card)(Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 04/22/2022)
04/22/202215 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint for Damages, Summons, Civil Cover Sheet, and Appearance served on Jeffrey Toll on April 14, 2022, filed by T.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Green Card)(Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 04/22/2022)
04/22/202216 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint for Damages, Alias Summons, Civil Cover Sheet, and Appearance served on Courtlon Peters on April 18, 2022, filed by T.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Green Card)(Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 04/22/2022)
04/27/202217  MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 6 Agreed Notice to Extend Time to File Answer, 1 Complaint to May 11, 2022 by Defendants Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson. (Blevins, Sara) (Entered: 04/27/2022)
04/28/202218 ORDER granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint to May 11, 2022 All Defendants. Approved by Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 4/28/2022. No pdf attached.(cp) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
05/03/202219 ORDER & NOTICE OF HEARING: Telephonic Rule 16 Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 6/9/2022 10:30 AM Central before Magistrate Judge John E Martin. Parties' proposed joint discovery plan in accordance with FRCP 26(f) due by 6/3/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 5/3/2022. (smb) (Entered: 05/03/2022)
05/03/202220 MAGISTRATE JUDGE CONSENT FORMS sent to all parties. (smb) (Entered: 05/03/2022)
05/03/202221  MOTION to Continue by Plaintiff T.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 05/03/2022)
05/04/202222 ORDER granting 21 MOTION to Continue filed by T.Z. Telephonic Rule 16 Preliminary Pretrial Conference on 6/9/2022 is RESET to 6/16/2022 09:30 AM Central before Magistrate Judge John E Martin. Parties' proposed joint discovery plan in accordance with FRCP 26(f) now due 6/10/2022. Text entry. By Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 5/4/2022. (smb) (Entered: 05/04/2022)
05/11/202223  ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson.(Blevins, Sara) (Entered: 05/11/2022)
05/11/202224  MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Defendants Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson. (Blevins, Sara) (Entered: 05/11/2022)
05/11/202225 BRIEF in Support of 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Lesley Dause, Kelly Vanderwal, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Jeffrey Toll, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Ashley Achgill, Clinton Wilson, Dr. Scott Hanback, Kelly Gabauer, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Michael Gabauer. (Blevins, Sara) (Entered: 05/11/2022)
05/19/202226  MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings , 25 Brief in Support, by Plaintiff T.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 05/19/2022)
05/20/202227 ORDER granting 26 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings, 25 Brief in Support. Response to be filed by 6/27/2022 Reply to be filed by 7/5/2022.Approved by Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 5/20/2022. No pdf attached.(cp) (Entered: 05/20/2022)
05/26/202228 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Blevins, Sara) (Entered: 05/26/2022)
05/27/202229 SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court hereby ORDERS Rule 26(a)(1) initial exchanges must be completed, but not filed with the Court, by 8/1/2022; Plaintiff's deadline to seek leave to amend the pleadings is 12/1/2022; Defendants' deadline to seek leave to amend the pleadings is 1/2/2023; The deadline to complete all fact and expert discovery is 10/2/2023; Plaintiff's expert witness disclosures and reports are to be provided to Defendants by 3/1/2023; Defendants expert witness disclosures and reports are to be provided to Plaintiff by 6/1/2023; Rule 26(e) supplements are due by 9/1/2023; the Court APPROVES the parties' selection of William Hussmann as mediator, with mediation to be completed and a report filed by 10/2/2023; and the deadline for parties to review and return either the consent to or the declination of the exercise of jurisdiction by a United States Magistrate Judge is extended to 6/17/2022. The Court VACATES the Preliminary Pretrial Conference currently scheduled for 6/16/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 5/27/2022. (asd) (Entered: 05/27/2022)
06/06/202230 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings , 25 Brief in Support, 29 Scheduling Order,,,,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,,,, to July 12, 2022 by Defendants Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson. (Blevins, Sara) (Entered: 06/06/2022)
06/07/202231 ORDER granting 30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings. Reply to be filed by 7/12/2022.Approved by Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 6/7/2022. No pdf attached.(cp) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
06/15/202232  MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Plaintiff T.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
06/15/202233 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings , 25 Brief in Support, by Plaintiff T.Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
06/16/202234 ORDER granting 32 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Approved by Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 6/16/2022. No pdf attached.(cp) (Entered: 06/16/2022)
06/16/202235 ORDER granting 33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings. Response to be filed by 7/11/2022 Reply to be filed by 7/18/2022.Approved by Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 6/16/2022. No pdf attached.(cp) (Entered: 06/16/2022)
07/08/202236 RESPONSE to Motion re 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by T.Z.. (Bauer, Erin) (Entered: 07/08/2022)
07/17/202237 REPLY to Response to Motion re 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson. (Blevins, Sara) (Entered: 07/17/2022)
10/24/202238  MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney - Sara R. Blevins by Defendants Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson. (Blevins, Sara) (Entered: 10/24/2022)
10/25/202239 ORDER granting 38 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Sara R Blevins ORDERED WITHDRAWN from case. Attorney Karen Glasser Sharp remains counsel for Defendants. Text entry order. By Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 10/25/2022. (smb) (Entered: 10/25/2022)
12/13/202240 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Bernlohr on behalf of Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson (Bernlohr, Andrew) (Entered: 12/13/2022)
01/25/202341 OPINION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 24 Motion for Judgment. Plaintiffs' claim against Vanderwal for violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Count 2) is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE for failure to state aclaim. Plaintiffs' claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for denial of substantive due process (Counts 3, 4) are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. In all other respects themotion is DENIED. Signed by Judge Philip P Simon on 1/25/23. (nal) (Entered: 01/25/2023)
01/31/202342 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew S Tarkington on behalf of Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson (Tarkington, Matthew) (Entered: 01/31/2023)
01/31/202343  MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Ashley Achgill, Lesley Dause, Kelly Gabauer, Michael Gabauer, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Dr. Scott Hanback, Marrissa Parker, Courtlon Peters, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Jeffrey Toll, Kelly Vanderwal, Clinton Wilson. (Bernlohr, Andrew) (Entered: 01/31/2023)
02/01/202344 ORDER granting 43 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Andrew R Bernlohr ORDERED WITHDRAWN on behalf of Defendants. Defts will continue to be represented by Attorney Karen Glasser Sharp. Text order entry. By Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 2/1/2023. (smb) (Entered: 02/01/2023)


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