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CAPITOL PEOPLE FIRST
LAWSUIT
FINAL SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT ANNOUNCED!!!
On January 30, 2009, Alameda County Superior Court Judge
Robert Freedman granted preliminary approval of the class action
settlement agreement in Capitol People First et al. v. Department of
Developmental Services et al. Disability Rights California filed this
case in 2002 on behalf of 7000 Californians with developmental
disabilities living in large institutions, Capitol People First,
California Alliance for Inclusive Communities and The Arc of California.
On April 24, 2009 there will be a hearing where Judge
Freedman ultimately decides whether or not to grant final settlement
approval. As part of final hearing process, and to give people an
opportunity to object to the settlement, The following information is
posted on our websites:
Click here to see the notice of settlement and learn more about the
final hearing on April 24, 2009 ..., and
click here to read the proposed final settlement agreement, including
Exhibits A and B .. |