ADA (Zamora-Quezada v. HealthTexas Medical Group, 34 F. Supp. 2d 433 (W.D. Tex. 1998)) on behalf of 10 HMO members who claimed the HMOs made it hard for them to see doctors. In 1999, these HMOs sought to dismiss Provan's lawsuit, but a federal court ruled against them, and the case was settled out of court. Many decisions relating to Provan’s unique lawsuit against these HMOs have been cited in other court cases since. Death Robert Provan died on July 6, 2006. He suffered complications from post-polio. He was buried in Lindale, Texas by his only child, Michelle Provan. Legacy In 2007, Provan Opportunity Center, a school that serves to intervene socially, emotionally, and academically to help students find their way. The school was opened by Pflugerville Independent School District after recognizing Provan as a "champion of rights for the disabled." A plaque is located inside Irving High School recognizing his achievement as the only student voted class president twice. The Stephen Fuller Austin Statue on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University's Library Plaza has Provan's name engraved on it, among with other names. See also References External links "Finding meaning amid my disabilities" – interview with Robert Provan 1944 births 2006 deaths People with polio