Equip for Equality

Documents Relevant to Ligas v. Maram - Lawsuit Seeking Community Services for People with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois

Reference: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and Chicago
Case No. 1:05-cv-4331
Ligas et al v. Maram et al

Court Documents

Proposed Consent Decree for Revised Class

Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion for Settlement Class Certification, Preliminary Approval of Consent Decree, and Approval of Notice Plan

U.S. Department of Justice Statement of Interest

Second Amended Complaint

Notice of Filing Second Amended Complaint

Notice of Decertification of Class Action

Order Decertifying Ligas Class

Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Hearing

Proposed Consent Decree: Download (Adobe PDF), Download (Word Doc)

7th Circuit Court Intervention Decision: Download (Adobe PDF)

Memorandum Opinion and Order Granting Class Certification: Download (Word Doc)

Order Denying Motions to Intervene: Download (Adobe PDF)

Class Action Complaint: Download (Adobe PDF)

Press Releases

July 8, 2009--Court Ruling Does Not Change The Facts: Illinois Continues to Fail People with Disabilities Celebrate

November 13, 2008--People with Developmental Disabilities Celebrate Agreement with State of Illinois in Landmark Suit

March 13, 2006--Federal Judge Gives Green Light to Class Action Seeking Community Services for People with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois

July 28, 2005--Illinois Residents Sue State for Violating Americans with Disabilities Act, Failing to Provide Community Services

Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet on Ligas v. Maram: Download (Word Doc)

Form to Confirm Desire for Community Services and Participation in Proposed Class

Request for Community-based Services or Placement in a Community-based Setting: Download (Word Doc)