PETTIES v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

No. 99-7228.

227 F.3d 469 (2000)

Nikita Shonta PETTIES, et al., Appellees, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, et al., Appellants.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided October 6, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lutz Alexander Prager, Assistant Deputy Corporation Counsel, argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs were Robert R. Rigsby, Corporation Counsel, and Charles L. Reischel, Deputy Corporation Counsel.

James L. Feldesman argued the cause for appellees. With him on the brief was Tanya A. Harvey. Jennifer P. Rosenberg entered an appearance.

Before: EDWARDS, Chief Judge, GINSBURG, and TATEL, Circuit Judges.


Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge GINSBURG.

GINSBURG, Circuit Judge:

The district court issued interim awards of attorneys' fees to plaintiffs in this ongoing class action suit against the District of Columbia for failing to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b), the district court certified two of those interim awards for immediate...

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