R.L v. Samuels

Court

District Court, S.D. New York (S.D.N.Y.)
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Assigned judge

Jesse M. Furman · 2,201 cases in index

Docket number

1:26-cv-00636

Cause

20:1400 IDEA: Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (short title)
20 U.S.C. § 1400

Nature of suit

448 Civil Rights: Education
Civil-rights claims arising in education.

Jurisdiction

Federal Question

Jury demand

None

Date filed

01/23/2026

54,870 Civil Rights cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · R.L · 8 cases
• defendant · Samuels · 416 cases

About Civil Rights Lawsuits

Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R.L v. Samuels?

R.L v. Samuels is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 01/23/2026 in the District Court, S.D. New York. The case is currently open in the federal court system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.

What type of case is this?

It is classified as “Civil Rights” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.

What court is the case in?

The case is in the District Court, S.D. New York, docket number 1:26-cv-00636.

When was the case filed?

R.L v. Samuels was filed on 01/23/2026. The case is currently open.

What law is the case brought under?

The docket lists the cause as 20 U.S.C. § 1400.