Michael Rhambo v. Dwight Ferguson et al

Summary

The Central District of California orders the parties to submit a joint status report addressing measures taken to remedy alleged ADA barriers and the parties’ anticipated summary-judgment motions. The court also orders the plaintiff to show cause why it should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Act and other state-law claims, identify the statutory damages sought, and submit declarations concerning high-frequency-litigant status.

Holdings

1. The parties were ordered to file a joint status report at least seven days before the initial status conference, addressing remedial measures concerning the alleged ADA barriers and whether and when they intend to move for summary judgment.
2. The plaintiff was ordered to show cause in writing why the court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Act claim and any other state-law claims, including by identifying the statutory damages sought and addressing the considerations under 28 U.S.C. § 1367(c).

Questions Presented

1. Whether the parties should be required to submit a joint status report addressing investigation or remediation of the alleged ADA barriers and the possibility of summary judgment.
2. Whether the plaintiff should show cause why the federal court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Act and any other state-law claims.
3. Whether the plaintiff and plaintiff's counsel must provide information and declarations concerning California's definition of a high-frequency litigant.

Disposition

other