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1:23-cv-00047 | Rhode Island District Court
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Division
Providence
Judge
Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.
Filed
Feb. 1, 2023
Terminated
March 14, 2025
Case Flags
CLOSED
Magistrate
Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan
Nature of Suit
448 Civil Rights - Americans with Disabilities Act - Education
Cause
28:1331 Fed. Question: Civil Rights Violation
Jury Demand
Both
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| Filing Date | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2025 | 94 | JUDGMENT in favor of Brown University against Taja Hirata-Epstein. So Ordered by Deputy Clerk: Ryan H. Jackson on 3/14/2025. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) |
| 3/14/2025 | 93 | MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 75 Motion for Summary Judgment. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/14/2025. (Jackson, Ryan) |
| 3/12/2025 | TEXT ORDER granting 91 Motion to Seal. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/12/2025. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 03/12/2025) | |
| 3/12/2025 | 91 | MOTION to Seal (Filing of Actual Names of Individuals Referenced Pseudonymously in Summary Judgment Filings) Filed. Notice Sent To: Brown University, Taja Hirata-Epstein. (Richard, Steven) This entry/document has been filed under seal pursuant to statute, rule or court order and access is restricted. Please login to CM/ECF to view document(s). (Entered: 03/12/2025) |
| 3/4/2025 | 90 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: 89 Transcript Order. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Webb. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/04/2025) |
| 3/4/2025 | 89 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/07/2025 before Judge John J. McConnell. Ordinary Transcript delivery selected. Transcript to be delivered in 30 days.. (Hemmings, Kathryne) (Entered: 03/04/2025) |
| 2/7/2025 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.: Motion Hearing held on 2/7/2025 re: (75 in 1:23-cv-00047-JJM-PAS) MOTION for Summary Judgment and (71 in 1:23-cv-00051-JJM-PAS) MOTION for Summary Judgment each filed by Brown University. Counsel present: S. Richard, M. Coburn; K. Hemmings, L. Herman. Court addresses re: each Motion for Summary Judgment in both cases and sets forth order of arguments. Defendant (Richard) argues the law as to the Motions for Summary Judgment and the facts as to Plaintiff Jane Doe #2; the Court questions Defendant. Plaintiff (Hemmings) addresses the law on both motions and the facts in each matter; the Court questions Plaintiff. Defendant (Richard) gives limited reply argument and addresses the facts as to Defendant Hirata-Epstein. Plaintiff (Hemmings) responds to further questions of the Court. Court takes the matter under advisement. (Court Reporter: Denise Webb; hearing held in the Selya Appellate Courtroom at Roger Williams University, School of Law; starting at 10:20 AM) (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 02/07/2025) | |
| 12/26/2024 | TEXT ORDER granting 84 Motion to Seal. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/26/2024. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 12/26/2024) | |
| 12/23/2024 | 84 | MOTION to Seal (Brown's Reply Memo (Unredacted Version) and its Local R. Civ. 56(a)(5) Response) Filed. Notice Sent To: Brown University, Taja Hirata-Epstein. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum (Unredacted Version of Brown's Reply Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment), # 2 Proposed Sealed Document (Brown's Local R. Civ. 56(a)(5) Response to Plaintiff's Counterstatement of Material Facts and Statement of Genuine Disputes))(Richard, Steven) This entry/document has been filed under seal pursuant to statute, rule or court order and access is restricted. Please login to CM/ECF to view document(s). (Entered: 12/23/2024) |
| 12/23/2024 | 83 | REPLY to Response re 81 Response to Motion, (Brown's Redacted Reply Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment) filed by Brown University. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 12/23/2024) |
| 12/4/2024 | NOTICE of Hearing on the following Motions: (75 in 1:23-cv-00047-JJM-PAS) MOTION for Summary Judgment and (71 in 1:23-cv-00051-JJM-PAS) MOTION for Summary Judgment: Motion Hearing (in person) scheduled for Friday 2/7/2025 at 10:30 AM to be held at Roger Williams University School of Law, in the Selya Appellate Courtroom (10 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI) before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Further details regarding parking and attendance will be emailed to all counsel prior to the date of the hearing. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 12/04/2024) | |
| 11/26/2024 | TEXT ORDER granting 82 Motion to Seal. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/26/2024. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 11/26/2024) | |
| 11/25/2024 | 82 | MOTION to Seal Plaintiff Taja Hirata-Epstein's Motion to Seal Plaintiff's Counterstatement of Material Facts, Statement of Genuine Dispute, and Exhibits U - II Filed. Notice Sent To: Taja Hirata-Epstein. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Sealed Document Plaintiff's Counterstatement of Material Facts and Statement of Genuine Disputes, # 2 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit U, # 3 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit V, # 4 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit W, # 5 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit X, # 6 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit Y, # 7 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit Z, # 8 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit AA, # 9 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit BB, # 10 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit CC, # 11 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit DD, # 12 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit EE, # 13 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit FF, # 14 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit GG, # 15 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit HH, # 16 Proposed Sealed Document Exhibit II)(Hemmings, Kathryne) This entry/document has been filed under seal pursuant to statute, rule or court order and access is restricted. Please login to CM/ECF to view document(s). (Entered: 11/25/2024) |
| 11/25/2024 | 81 | RESPONSE In Opposition to 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Taja Hirata-Epstein. Replies due by 12/2/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum of her Opposition to Defendant Brown University's Motion for Summary Judgment) (Hemmings, Kathryne) Clerk's Office modified docket text on 11/26/2024 to reflect only 1 filer. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana) (Entered: 11/25/2024) |
| 11/21/2024 | 80 | NOTICE of Appearance by Madeline Coburn on behalf of Brown University (Coburn, Madeline) (Entered: 11/21/2024) |
| 11/4/2024 | TEXT ORDER granting 79 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply ; Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 11/25/2024. Replies due by 12/23/2024.. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan on 11/4/2024. (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 11/04/2024) | |
| 11/1/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan: Case Managment Conference held on 11/1/2024. ( Video Conference at 4:30.) (Saucier, Martha) Modified on 11/5/2024 (Saucier, Martha). (Entered: 11/04/2024) | |
| 11/1/2024 | 79 | Joint MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Setting Filing Deadlines of November 25, 2024 for Plaintiff's Opposition and December 23, 2024 for Defendant's Reply) filed by Brown University. Responses due by 11/15/2024. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 11/01/2024) |
| 10/3/2024 | TEXT ORDER granting 78 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response and Reply re: 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment; Responses due by 11/4/2024; Replies due by 11/25/2024. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/3/2024. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 10/03/2024) | |
| 10/2/2024 | 78 | Joint MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment Regarding Briefing Schedule Addressing Brown University's Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Brown University. Responses due by 10/16/2024. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 10/02/2024) |
| 9/20/2024 | TEXT ORDER: Fact discovery closed in this case on July 31, 2024, yet as of the case management conference held on September 17, 2024, Plaintiffs had failed to complete production of documents supporting their claims of injury, including without limitation economic injury, mental health injury and any other alleged adverse impact constituting injury. Based on Defendants' acquiescence, the Court hereby orders that all such documents must be produced on or before September 30, 2024; Plaintiffs are hereby foreclosed from using in this case for any purpose any document that is not produced to Defendants by this deadline. Further, to the extent that any expert opinion (in a written disclosure or during oral testimony) was formed based on the expert's review of any document provided to the expert that was not produced in discovery, such expert opinion may be stricken. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan on 9/20/2024. (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 09/20/2024) | |
| 9/20/2024 | TEXT ORDER: As the presiding judicial officer for all non-dispositive matters in these cases, the Court conducted a case management conference in these cases on September 17, 2024. At this conference, the Court focused on Plaintiffs'failure to complete written discovery (which is addressed by separate text order) and Plaintiffs' failure timely to file their expert disclosures. Based on the foregoing and mindful of Defendant's lack of objection to this amendment of the pretrial order, the Court hereby sets a final pretrial schedule for the cases that will not be altered except for good cause shown. Based on the foregoing, the Court hereby amends the Pretrial Scheduling Order in Case Nos. 1:23-cv-00046-JJM-PAS; 1:23-cv-00047-JJM-PAS; 1:23-cv-00048-JJM-PAS; 1:23-cv-00051-JJM-PAS; 1:23-cv-00086-JJM-PAS; Reset Deadlines (as to each matter): Plaintiff Expert Disclosures shall be made by 10/30/24; Defendant Expert Disclosures shall be made by 12/13/24; All Expert Discovery to be completed by 1/15/2025; Dispositive Motions to be filed by 2/14/25. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan on 9/19/2024. (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 09/20/2024) | |
| 9/20/2024 | TEXT ORDER granting 76 Motion to Seal. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 9/20/2024. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 09/20/2024) | |
| 9/19/2024 | 76 | MOTION to Seal (Statement of Undisputed Facts and Ex. A-T Thereto Per Stipulated Protective Order) Filed. Notice Sent To: Brown University, Taja Hirata-Epstein. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Sealed Document Statement of Undisputed Facts (Filed Under Seal Per Stipulated Protective Order), # 2 Exhibit A: Cited Excerpts of Pl. Dep. Tr., # 3 Exhibit B: Ex. 33 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Academic Transcript), # 4 Exhibit C: Cited Excerpts of R. Davis Dep. Tr., # 5 Exhibit D: Ex. 35 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (10/18 Emails), # 6 Exhibit E: Ex. 28 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Portion of Academic Notes), # 7 Exhibit F: Ex. 51 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Portions of Title IX Office Hard Copy File), # 8 Exhibit G: Ex. 37 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (10/17/18 Outreach by Title IX Office), # 9 Exhibit H: Ex. 38 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Fall 2019 Emails with Title IX Office), # 10 Exhibit I: Ex. 39 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Emails with Residential Life Office), # 11 Exhibit J: Ex. 40 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Winter Recess Emails), # 12 Exhibit K: Ex. 41 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Feb. 2019 NCO's), # 13 Exhibit L; Ex. 43 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Feb. 2019 Emails with Title IX Office). 2, # 14 Exhibit M: Ex. 44 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (4/26/19 Email to Title IX Office), # 15 Exhibit N: Ex. 49 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Dec. 19 Email to Title IX Office), # 16 Exhibit O: Ex. 5 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Summer 2020 emails), # 17 Exhibit P: Ex. 11 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Aug/Sept 2020 Emails), # 18 Exhibit Q: Ex. 13 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (V.P.'s Sept. 2020 Email), # 19 Exhibit R: Ex. 16 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (April 2021 Emails to Title IX Office), # 20 Exhibit S: Ex. 24 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (Emails Re: Graduation Weekend), # 21 Exhibit T: Ex. 25 to Pl. Dep. Tr. (May 2022 Email to Title IX Office))(Richard, Steven) This entry/document has been filed under seal pursuant to statute, rule or court order and access is restricted. Please login to CM/ECF to view document(s). (Entered: 09/19/2024) |
| 9/19/2024 | 75 | MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Brown University. Responses due by 10/3/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum)(Richard, Steven) (Entered: 09/19/2024) |
| 9/18/2024 | NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing:Video Status Conference set for 11/1/2024 at 03:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan.(Zoom Meeting ID: 160 783 4021, Passcode: 550102) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 09/18/2024) | |
| 9/17/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan: Case Managment/Status Conference held on 9/17/2024. (Courtroom Video Conference at 3:30.) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 09/18/2024) | |
| 8/27/2024 | NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing:Video Status Conference set for 9/17/2024 at 04:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan with counsel of record only.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 728 9641, Passcode: 704494) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 08/27/2024) | |
| 7/31/2024 | NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing:Video Case Managment/ Status Conference set for 9/9/2024 at 04:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 165 9360, Passcode: 757140) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 07/31/2024) | |
| 7/30/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan: Case Mangament/Status Conference held on 7/30/2024. (Video Conference at 4:00.) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 07/31/2024) | |
| 5/22/2024 | TEXT ORDER granting (71) Motion to Amend/Correct in case 1:23-cv-00046-JJM-PAS; granting (74) Motion to Amend/Correct in case 1:23-cv-00047-JJM-PAS; granting (70) Motion to Amend/Correct in case 1:23-cv-00048-JJM-PAS; granting (70) Motion to Amend/Correct in case 1:23-cv-00051-JJM-PAS; granting (20) Motion to Amend/Correct in case 1:23-cv-00086-JJM-PAS; Reset Deadlines (as to each matter): Factual Discovery to be completed by 7/31/2024; Plaintiff Expert Disclosures shall be made by 9/6/2024; Defendant Expert Disclosures shall be made by 10/11/2024; All Expert Discovery to be completed by 11/15/2024; Dispositive Motions to be filed by 12/16/2024. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 5/22/2024. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 05/22/2024) | |
| 5/21/2024 | 74 | Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order and Extend Pretrial Deadlines filed by Brown University. Responses due by 6/4/2024. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 05/21/2024) |
| 5/21/2024 | NOTICE of Hearing: Case Managment/Status Conference set for 7/30/2024 at 04:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan.(Zoom Meeting ID: 160 677 3462, Passcode: 660309) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 05/21/2024) | |
| 5/20/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan: Case Managment Conference held on 5/20/2024. ( Video Conference at 4:00.) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 05/21/2024) | |
| 4/22/2024 | NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing:Video Case Managment Conference set for 5/20/2024 at 04:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan with counsel of record only.(Zoom Meeting ID: 160 484 7298, Passcode: 885418) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 04/22/2024) | |
| 4/22/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan: Status Conference held on 4/22/2024. ( Video Conference at 10:00.) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 04/22/2024) | |
| 4/10/2024 | NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing: Video Case Mangement/Status Conference set for 4/22/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan with counsel of record. Moved from 4/10/2024.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 689 0342, Passcode: 236990) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 04/10/2024) | |
| 4/10/2024 | HEARING CANCELLED re Video Case Management/ Status Conference scheduled for 4/10/2024 at 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan has been cancelled. Court to reschedule. (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 04/10/2024) | |
| 4/4/2024 | AMENDED NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing:Video Case Management/ Status Conference RESCHEDULED for 4/10/2024 at 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan with counsel of record only. Moved from 4/8/2024 at request of counsel.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 689 0342, Passcode: 236990) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 04/04/2024) | |
| 2/1/2024 | NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing: Video Case Management/Status Conference set for 4/8/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 689 0342, Passcode: 236990) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 02/01/2024) | |
| 1/30/2024 | 73 | PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER : All document production and written discovery responses (except for responses to requests to admit for trial preparation) related to fact discovery shall be substantially completed by February 29, 2024 Factual Discovery to close by 5/31/2024;, Plaintiff Expert Disclosures shall be made by 6/28/2024;, Defendant Expert Disclosures shall be made by 7/31/2024;, Expert Discovery to close by 8/30/2024;, Dispositive Motions due by 9/30/2024. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan on 1/30/2024. (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 01/30/2024) |
| 1/30/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan: Discovery Dispute Hearing held on 1/30/2024. (Video Conference at 10:00.) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 01/30/2024) | |
| 1/25/2024 | AMENDED NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing:Video Discovery Dispute Conference rescheduled for 1/30/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan. Please Note Time Change Only(Zoom Meeting ID: 160 460 9750, Passcode: 784211) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 01/25/2024) | |
| 1/24/2024 | 72 | NOTICE by Taja Hirata-Epstein Withdrawal of Irene R. Lax (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 01/24/2024) |
| 1/4/2024 | NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing: Video Discovery Dispute Conference set for 1/30/2024 at 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan with counsel of record only.(Zoom Meeting ID: 160 460 9750, Passcode: 784211) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 01/04/2024) | |
| 1/3/2024 | TEXT ORDER granting 71 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kathryne Hemmings.So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 1/3/2024. (Kenny, Meghan) (Entered: 01/03/2024) | |
| 1/3/2024 | 71 | MOTION for Kathryne Hemmings to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1948646 ) filed by Taja Hirata-Epstein. (Herman, Louise) (Entered: 01/03/2024) |
| 1/3/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan: Discovery Dispute Conference held on 1/3/2024 with counsel of record only. ( Video Conference at 12:00.) (Saucier, Martha) (Entered: 01/03/2024) | |
| 1/2/2024 | TEXT ORDER: Each of these cases is hereby referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan for all non-dispositive pre-trial matters. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 1/2/2024. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 01/02/2024) | |
| 12/29/2023 | NOTICE of VIDEO Hearing: VIDEO Discovery Dispute Conference set for 1/3/2024 at 12:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan. Join ZoomGov Meeting https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1618177998 Meeting ID: 161 817 7998 Passcode: 250252 (Noel, Jeannine) (Entered: 12/29/2023) | |
| 9/18/2023 | ORDER granting 70 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Barbara Hart. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 9/18/2023. (DaCruz, Kayla) (Entered: 09/18/2023) | |
| 9/18/2023 | Reset Pretrial Schedule Deadlines: Factual Discovery to be completed by 2/10/2024; Plaintiff Expert Disclosures shall be made by 3/12/2024; Defendant Expert Disclosures shall be made by 4/12/2024; All Expert Discovery to be completed by 5/12/2024; Dispositive Motions to be filed by 6/12/2024 (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 09/18/2023) | |
| 9/18/2023 | TEXT ORDER Entering (65 in 1:23-cv-00048-JJM-PAS) Stipulation filed by Brown University, (65 in 1:23-cv-00051-JJM-PAS) Stipulation filed by Brown University, (65 in 1:23-cv-00046-JJM-PAS) Stipulation filed by Brown University, (69 in 1:23-cv-00047-JJM-PAS) Stipulation filed by Brown University. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 9/18/2023. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 09/18/2023) | |
| 9/15/2023 | 70 | MOTION for Barbara J. Hart to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1910129 ) filed by Taja Hirata-Epstein. (Herman, Louise) (Entered: 09/15/2023) |
| 9/14/2023 | 69 | Joint STIPULATION Requesting Amendments to Pretrial Scheduling Order filed by Brown University. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 09/14/2023) |
| 8/30/2023 | TEXT ORDER granting 68 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Cynthia B. Morgan. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 8/30/2023. (Kenny, Meghan) (Entered: 08/30/2023) | |
| 8/30/2023 | 68 | MOTION for Cynthia B. Morgan to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1905498 ) filed by Taja Hirata-Epstein. (Herman, Louise) (Entered: 08/30/2023) |
| 8/30/2023 | 67 | ORDER granting (61) Motion for Protective Order in case 1:23-cv-00046-JJM-PAS; granting (65) Motion for Protective Order in case 1:23-cv-00047-JJM-PAS; granting (61) Motion for Protective Order in case 1:23-cv-00048-JJM-PAS; granting (61) Motion for Protective Order in case 1:23-cv-00051-JJM-PAS; granting (14) Motion for Protective Order in case 1:23-cv-00086-JJM-PAS; Stipulated Protective Order entered in each matter above. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 8/30/2023. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2023) |
| 8/30/2023 | 66 | NOTICE of Appearance by Louise A. Herman on behalf of Taja Hirata-Epstein (Herman, Louise) (Entered: 08/30/2023) |
| 8/29/2023 | 65 | Joint MOTION for Protective Order and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Taja Hirata-Epstein. Responses due by 9/12/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Stipulated Protective Order)(Lax, Irene) (Entered: 08/29/2023) |
| 6/21/2023 | TEXT ORDER granting in part and denying in part (59) MOTION Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Proposed Revised Case Scheduling Order in case 1:23-cv-00046-JJM-PAS; granting in part and denying in part (63) MOTION Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Proposed Revised Case Scheduling Order in case 1:23-cv-00047-JJM-PAS; granting in part and denying in part (59) MOTION Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Proposed Revised Case Scheduling Order in case 1:23-cv-00048-JJM-PAS; and, granting in part and denying in part (59) MOTION Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Proposed Revised Case Scheduling Order in case 1:23-cv-00051-JJM-PAS; Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Factual Discovery to be completed by 11/10/2023; Plaintiff Expert Disclosures shall be made by 12/10/2023; Defendant Expert Disclosures shall be made by 1/10/2024; All Expert Discovery to be completed by 2/10/2024; Dispositive Motions to be filed by 3/12/2024. No Further Extensions will be Granted. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 6/21/2023. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 06/21/2023) | |
| 6/19/2023 | 64 | RESPONSE In Support to 63 MOTION Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Proposed Revised Case Scheduling Order re: 56 Pretrial Scheduling Order, (Assenting to its Allowance in the Severed Individual Lawsuit Only) filed by Brown University. Replies due by 6/26/2023. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 06/19/2023) |
| 6/16/2023 | 63 | MOTION Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Proposed Revised Case Scheduling Order re: 56 Pretrial Scheduling Order, filed by Taja Hirata-Epstein. Responses due by 6/30/2023. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 06/16/2023) |
| 4/28/2023 | TEXT ORDER denying 58 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings: The Court DENIES Defendant Brown University's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (ECF No. 58). The Court finds that it is too soon in the litigation to parse out Ms. Hirata-Epstein's allegations as to Student 2. The facts surrounding her relationship with Student 2 and Brown's knowledge of and handling of it needs to be further developed during discovery. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 4/28/2023. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 04/28/2023) | |
| 4/14/2023 | 62 | NOTICE by Brown University Withdrawal of Appearance of C. Smith (Smith, Caitlyn) (Entered: 04/14/2023) |
| 3/20/2023 | 61 | REPLY to Response re 60 Response to Motion, filed by Brown University. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 03/20/2023) |
| 3/14/2023 | 60 | RESPONSE In Opposition to 58 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings (As to Plaintiff's Title IX and RICRA Claims Pertaining to her Reporting of Allegations About Student 2) Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Taja Hirata-Epstein. Replies due by 3/21/2023. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 03/14/2023) |
| 2/23/2023 | TEXT ORDER granting 59 MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response to 58 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings; Responses due by 3/14/2023. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 2/23/2023. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 02/23/2023) | |
| 2/21/2023 | 59 | MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 58 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings (As to Plaintiff's Title IX and RICRA Claims Pertaining to her Reporting of Allegations About Student 2) Assented-to Motion of Plaintiff For An Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant Brown University's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (Response Deadline March 14, 2023) filed by Taja Hirata-Epstein. Responses due by 3/7/2023. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 02/21/2023) |
| 2/13/2023 | 58 | MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings (As to Plaintiff's Title IX and RICRA Claims Pertaining to her Reporting of Allegations About Student 2) filed by Brown University. Responses due by 2/27/2023. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 02/13/2023) |
| 2/10/2023 | 57 | ANSWER to 15 Amended Complaint With Affirmative Defenses by Brown University.(Richard, Steven) (Entered: 02/10/2023) |
| 2/7/2023 | 56 | PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 4/6/2023; Joinder of Parties due by 4/6/2023; Factual Discovery to be completed by 8/7/2023; Plaintiff Expert Disclosures shall be made by 9/7/2023; Defendant Expert Disclosures shall be made by 10/6/2023; All Expert Discovery to be completed by 11/6/2023; Dispositive Motions to be filed by 12/6/2023. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 2/7/2023. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 02/07/2023) |
| 1/27/2023 | 55 | ORDER denying 44 Motion for Leave to File to Amend the Complaint; granting 48 Motion to Sever; denying without prejudice as moot 49 Motion to Stay. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 1/27/2023. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 01/27/2023) |
| 1/24/2023 | 54 | REPLY to Response re 51 Response to Motion, 52 Response to Motion, *(Consolidated Reply Memorandum) filed by Brown University. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A; Biden Adm. Re: Amended Title IX Regs., # 2 Exhibit B: Pls' Rule 34 RFP to Brown)(Richard, Steven) (Entered: 01/24/2023) |
| 1/17/2023 | 52 | RESPONSE In Opposition to 48 MOTION to Sever the Claims of the Former Student Plaintiffs into Individual Lawsuits Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Sever filed by Chloe Burns, Emma Dennis-Knieriem, Jane Doe(#2), Jane Doe(#1), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. Replies due by 1/24/2023. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 01/17/2023) |
| 1/17/2023 | 51 | RESPONSE In Opposition to 49 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending the Court's Adjudication of Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend and Defendant's Motion to Sever filed by Chloe Burns, Emma Dennis-Knieriem, Jane Doe(#2), Jane Doe(#1), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. Replies due by 1/24/2023. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 01/17/2023) |
| 1/9/2023 | TEXT ORDER granting nunc pro tunc 47 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Reply to 46 Response to 44 MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint; Replies due by 1/6/2023. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 1/9/2023. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 01/09/2023) | |
| 1/6/2023 | 50 | REPLY to Response re 46 Response to Motion, Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Their Motion For Leave to Amend the Complaint filed by Chloe Burns, Emma Dennis-Knieriem, Jane Doe(#2), Jane Doe(#1), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 01/06/2023) |
| 1/3/2023 | 49 | MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending the Court's Adjudication of Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend and Defendant's Motion to Sever filed by Brown University. Responses due by 1/17/2023. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 01/03/2023) |
| 1/3/2023 | 48 | MOTION to Sever the Claims of the Former Student Plaintiffs into Individual Lawsuits filed by Brown University. Responses due by 1/17/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum)(Richard, Steven) (Entered: 01/03/2023) |
| 12/22/2022 | 47 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 46 Response to Motion, filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/5/2023. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 12/22/2022) |
| 12/21/2022 | 46 | RESPONSE In Opposition to 44 MOTION for Leave to File Document Plaintiffs' Motion For Leave to Amend The Complaint filed by Brown University. Replies due by 12/28/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum)(Richard, Steven) (Entered: 12/21/2022) |
| 12/13/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 45 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response to 44 MOTION for Leave to File Document; Responses due by 12/21/2022. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/13/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2022) | |
| 12/12/2022 | 45 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 44 MOTION for Leave to File Document Plaintiffs' Motion For Leave to Amend The Complaint (Extension to December 21, 2022 for the Filing of Brown University's Response) filed by Brown University. Responses due by 12/27/2022. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 12/12/2022) |
| 12/2/2022 | 44 | MOTION for Leave to File Document Plaintiffs' Motion For Leave to Amend The Complaint filed by Chloe Burns, Emma Dennis-Knieriem, Jane Doe(#2), Jane Doe(#1), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. Responses due by 12/16/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - [Proposed] Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Redline Comparison)(Lax, Irene) (Entered: 12/02/2022) |
| 12/1/2022 | 43 | TRANSCRIPT of Motion to Dismiss, held on October 12, 2022, before Chief Judge Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Court Reporter Denise Veitch, Telephone number 401-752-7031. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter or PACER. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Redaction Requests must be filed for personal identifiers only. All other redactions must be requested by motion. For local policy and sample redaction request visit our website at www.rid.uscourts.gov and select Transcripts under the Case Information menu option. Redaction Request due 12/22/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/2/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/1/2023. (Veitch, Denise) (Entered: 12/01/2022) |
| 11/14/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 41 Motion to Seal. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/14/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 11/14/2022) | |
| 11/11/2022 | 41 | MOTION to Seal Motion to File Under Seal Identities of Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 Filed. Notice Sent To: Jane Doe(#2), Jane Doe(#1), Brown University. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FILED UNDER SEAL-EXHIBIT A)(Lax, Irene) This entry/document has been filed under seal pursuant to statute, rule or court order and access is restricted. Please login to CM/ECF to view document(s). (Entered: 11/11/2022) |
| 11/4/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 40 Motion re: Extension of Time to Answer/Staying Brown's Filing of Answer Pending Plaintiffs' Filing of a Motion for Leave to Amend and File a Second Amended Complaint. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/4/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 11/04/2022) | |
| 11/3/2022 | 40 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Answer re 15 Amended Complaint (Staying Brown's Filing of Answer Pending Plaintiffs' Filing of a Motion for Leave to Amend and File a Second Amended Complaint) filed by Brown University. Responses due by 11/17/2022. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 11/03/2022) |
| 11/1/2022 | 39 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on October 12, 2022 before Judge Chief Judge McConnell. Ordinary Transcript delivery selected. Transcript to be delivered in 30 days.. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 11/01/2022) |
| 11/1/2022 | CORRECTIVE DOCKET ENTRY PLEASE DISREGARD DOCKET ENTRY 10/31/2022 TRANSCRIPT ORDER RESCINDED: HEARING WAS RECORDED (McGuire, Vickie) (Entered: 11/01/2022) | |
| 10/31/2022 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER RESCINDED re: 37 Transcript Order The Court Reporter certifies the transcript order is unable to be fulfilled for the following reasons: Hearing was not recorded. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/31/2022) | |
| 10/31/2022 | 38 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: 37 Transcript Order. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Veitch. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/31/2022) |
| 10/31/2022 | 37 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 10/12/2022 before Judge Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.. Ordinary Transcript delivery selected. Transcript to be delivered in 30 days.. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 10/31/2022) |
| 10/21/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 36 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Answer re: 15 Amended Complaint; Brown University answer due 11/8/2022. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/21/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 10/21/2022) | |
| 10/19/2022 | 36 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Answer re 15 Amended Complaint (Allowing Defendant Brown University Up to and Including November 8, 2022 to file its Answer) filed by Brown University. Responses due by 11/2/2022. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 10/19/2022) |
| 10/18/2022 | 35 | PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Class Discovery to be completed by 4/7/23; Plaintiffs are to file any Motion to Certify Class on or before 5/5/23; Factual Discovery (as described in the attached Order) to be completed by 9/8/2023; Plaintiff Expert Disclosures shall be made by 10/6/2023; Defendant Expert Disclosures shall be made by 11/3/2023; All Expert Discovery to be completed by 12/8/2023; Dispositive Motions to be filed by 1/12/2024. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/18/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 10/18/2022) |
| 10/18/2022 | 34 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part 20 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/18/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 10/18/2022) |
| 10/17/2022 | 33 | NOTICE by Brown University re 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims), Strike Class Allegations, and/or Sever Claims (Requesting Leave to Submit Supplemental Authority Regarding Plaintiff's Title IX "Heightened Risk" Claim) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Jane Doe v. Liberty Univ. 9/30/22, # 2 Exhibit B. Jane Doe v. Texas A&M Univ. 10/6/22)(Richard, Steven) (Entered: 10/17/2022) |
| 10/12/2022 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.: Motion Hearing held via Zoom on 10/12/2022 re: 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Brown University. Counsel present: I. Lax, P. Andrews, K. Fisch, E. Bailey; S. Richard, C. Smith. Court limits each side's arguments; Defendant (Richard) argues his motion; Plaintiff (Bailey and Fisch) argue against the motion; brief rebuttal by Defendant; Court takes matter under advisement. Adjourned. (Court Reporter Denise Veitch; Remote via Zoom Videoconference at 10:00 AM) (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 10/13/2022) | |
| 9/15/2022 | Reset Hearings re: Notice of Hearing on 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM: Motion Hearing via Zoom RE-SCHEDULED to WEDNESDAY 10/12/2022 at 10:00 AM as a Remote Hearing before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.; the hearing previously scheduled for 10/5/22 is hereby CANCELLED. Zoom information is below. (Zoom Meeting ID: 160 905 2847, Passcode: 092886) (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 09/15/2022) | |
| 9/12/2022 | UPDATED NOTICE of Hearing on 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM: Motion Hearing via Zoom RE-SCHEDULED to WEDNESDAY 10/5/2022 at 10:00 AM as a Remote Hearing before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.; Zoom information is below. (Zoom Meeting ID: 160 905 2847, Passcode: 092886) (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 09/12/2022) | |
| 9/12/2022 | HEARING CANCELLED re: Notice of Hearing on 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims), Strike Class Allegations, and/or Sever Claims: Motion Hearing via Zoom previously scheduled for Wednesday 9/21/2022 at 3:00 PM as a Remote Hearing before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. is hereby CANCELLED and will be rescheduled to a date to-be-determined (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 09/12/2022) | |
| 9/9/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 32 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Elizabeth A. Bailey. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 9/9/2022. (Potter, Carrie) (Entered: 09/09/2022) | |
| 9/8/2022 | 32 | First MOTION for Elizabeth A. Bailey to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1792432 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Andrews, Patricia) (Entered: 09/08/2022) |
| 8/29/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 31 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Carla Agbiro terminated. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 8/29/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 08/29/2022) | |
| 8/26/2022 | 31 | MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Carla Agbiro filed by Chloe Burns, Jane Doe(#1), Jane Doe(#2), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. Responses due by 9/9/2022. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 08/26/2022) |
| 8/12/2022 | NOTICE of Hearing on 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims), Strike Class Allegations, and/or Sever Claims: Motion Hearing via Zoom scheduled for Wednesday 9/21/2022 at 3:00 PM as a Remote Hearing before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.; Zoom information below. (Zoom Meeting ID: 160 905 2847, Passcode: 092886) (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 08/12/2022) | |
| 8/9/2022 | 30 | NOTICE by Chloe Burns, Jane Doe(#1), Jane Doe(#2), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen re 29 Notice (Other), of Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant's Notice of Supplemental Authority (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 08/09/2022) |
| 8/5/2022 | 29 | NOTICE by Brown University re 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims), Strike Class Allegations, and/or Sever Claims (Supplemental Authority - First Circuit's 8/4/22 Opinion in Harris v. U. Mass Lowell) (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 08/05/2022) |
| 7/18/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 28 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Kimberly A Evans terminated. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 7/18/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 07/18/2022) | |
| 7/15/2022 | 28 | MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Kimberly A. Evans filed by Jane Doe(#1), Jane Doe(#2), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. Responses due by 7/29/2022. (Evans, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/15/2022) |
| 7/8/2022 | 27 | REPLY to Response re 24 Response to Motion, (in Support of Brown University's Motion to Dismiss Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims, Strike the Class Action Allegations, and/or Sever Claim) filed by Brown University. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 07/08/2022) |
| 6/28/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 26 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to July 8, 2022 for the Filing of Brown's Reply Memorandum. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 6/28/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 06/28/2022) | |
| 6/27/2022 | 26 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to July 8, 2022 for the Filing of Brown's Reply Memorandum filed by Brown University. Responses due by 7/11/2022. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 06/27/2022) |
| 5/26/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 25 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Reply to 24 Response to 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM; Replies due by 7/1/2022. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 5/26/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 05/26/2022) | |
| 5/25/2022 | 25 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 Response to Motion, (Extending the Filing Date for Brown University's Reply Memorandum to up to and including July 1, 2022) filed by Brown University. Responses due by 6/8/2022. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 05/25/2022) |
| 5/24/2022 | 24 | RESPONSE In Opposition to 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims), Strike Class Allegations, and/or Sever Claims filed by Chloe Burns, Jane Doe(#1), Jane Doe(#2), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. Replies due by 5/31/2022. (Lax, Irene) (Entered: 05/24/2022) |
| 5/3/2022 | 23 | SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by Brown University in support of 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims), Strike Class Allegations, and/or Sever Claims (Analyzing and Applying the U.S. Supreme Court's April 28, 2022 Decision in Cummings v. Premier Health Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C.). (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 05/03/2022) |
| 4/26/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 22 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response to 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM; Responses due by 5/24/2022. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 4/26/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 04/26/2022) | |
| 4/25/2022 | 22 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims), Strike Class Allegations, and/or Sever Claims to First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Chloe Burns, Jane Doe(#1), Jane Doe(#2), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. Responses due by 5/9/2022. (Mukiibi, Samuel) (Entered: 04/25/2022) |
| 3/14/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 21 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response to 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM; Responses due by 5/2/2021. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/14/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2022) | |
| 3/10/2022 | 21 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims), Strike Class Allegations, and/or Sever Claims to First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Chloe Burns, Jane Doe(#1), Jane Doe(#2), Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. Responses due by 3/24/2022. (Evans, Kimberly) (Entered: 03/10/2022) |
| 3/4/2022 | 20 | MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Each Plaintiff's Individual Claims), Strike Class Allegations, and/or Sever Claims filed by Brown University. Responses due by 3/18/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit (A: Biden Administration's Notices of Intention to Amend Title IX Regulations))(Richard, Steven) (Entered: 03/04/2022) |
| 2/11/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 17 Motion to Proceed under a Pseudonym. Plaintiffs Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2's Motion to Proceed Under a Pseudonym 17 is GRANTED as follows: Plaintiffs may use the pseudonym for pre-trial proceedings until the point of class certification, and trial at which point the Defendant can seek a Court order to end its use. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 2/11/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 02/11/2022) | |
| 2/10/2022 | 19 | REPLY to Response re 18 Response to Motion, Reply Brief in Support of Motion of Plaintiffs Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by Jane Doe(#1), Jane Doe(#2). (Evans, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/10/2022) |
| 2/6/2022 | 18 | RESPONSE In Opposition to 17 MOTION to Proceed Under a Pseudonym for Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 (Assenting Only to the Usage of Pseudonyms During Pre-Trial Proceedings Until the Point of a Motion for Class Certification) filed by Brown University. Replies due by 2/14/2022. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 02/06/2022) |
| 2/4/2022 | 17 | MOTION to Proceed Under a Pseudonym for Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 filed by Chloe Burns, Taja Hirata-Epstein, Katiana Soenen. Responses due by 2/18/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion of Plaintiffs Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 To Proceed Under Pseudonym, # 2 Exhibit A Declaration of Plaintiff Jane Doe 1 in Support of the Motion to Proceed Under a Pseudonym, # 3 Exhibit B Declaration of Plaintiff Jane Doe 2 in Support of the Motion to Proceed Under a Pseudonym)(Evans, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/04/2022) |
| 2/4/2022 | TEXT ORDER granting 16 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Brown's Response to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint; Reset Deadlines: Brown University answer due 3/4/2022. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 2/4/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 02/04/2022) | |
| 2/3/2022 | 16 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time (Extension to March 4, 2022 to File Brown's Response to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint) filed by Brown University. Responses due by 2/17/2022. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 02/03/2022) |
| 1/31/2022 | TEXT ORDER denying without prejudice 6 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim in light of the filing of the 15 Amended Complaint. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 1/31/2022. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 01/31/2022) | |
| 1/28/2022 | 15 | AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Class Action Complaint With Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by Katiana Soenen, Chloe Burns, Taja Hirata-Epstein.(Evans, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/28/2022) |
| 12/22/2021 | TEXT ORDER granting 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Elizabeth M Graham. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/22/2021. (DaCruz, Kayla) (Entered: 12/22/2021) | |
| 12/22/2021 | TEXT ORDER granting 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Samuel Mukiibi. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/22/2021. (DaCruz, Kayla) (Entered: 12/22/2021) | |
| 12/22/2021 | TEXT ORDER granting 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Irene R Lax. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/22/2021. (DaCruz, Kayla) (Entered: 12/22/2021) | |
| 12/22/2021 | TEXT ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Karin Fisch. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/22/2021. (DaCruz, Kayla) (Entered: 12/22/2021) | |
| 12/22/2021 | TEXT ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kimberly A Evans. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/22/2021. (DaCruz, Kayla) (Entered: 12/22/2021) | |
| 12/22/2021 | TEXT ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Carla Agbiro. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/22/2021. (DaCruz, Kayla) (Entered: 12/22/2021) | |
| 12/22/2021 | 14 | MOTION for Elizabeth M. Graham to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1699652 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Andrews, Patricia) (Entered: 12/22/2021) |
| 12/22/2021 | 13 | MOTION for Samuel Mukiibi to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1699638 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Andrews, Patricia) (Entered: 12/22/2021) |
| 12/22/2021 | 12 | MOTION for Irene R. Lax to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1699637 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Andrews, Patricia) (Entered: 12/22/2021) |
| 12/22/2021 | 11 | MOTION for Karin Fisch to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1699632 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Andrews, Patricia) (Entered: 12/22/2021) |
| 12/22/2021 | 10 | MOTION for Kimberly A. Evans to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1699624 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Andrews, Patricia) (Entered: 12/22/2021) |
| 12/22/2021 | 9 | MOTION for Carla Agbiro to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-1699611 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Andrews, Patricia) (Entered: 12/22/2021) |
| 12/2/2021 | TEXT ORDER granting 8 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to Amend Complaint up to and including 1/28/22. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/2/2021. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 12/02/2021) | |
| 12/1/2021 | 8 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to Amend Complaint filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 12/15/2021. (Andrews, Patricia) (Entered: 12/01/2021) |
| 11/22/2021 | 7 | NOTICE of Appearance by Caitlyn Horbert on behalf of Brown University (Horbert, Caitlyn) (Entered: 11/22/2021) |
| 11/19/2021 | 6 | MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , Strike the Class Action Allegations and/or Sever Claims filed by Brown University. Responses due by 12/3/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit A: Notice of Department of Education's Intent to Propose Amendments to Title IX Regulations by May 2022)(Richard, Steven) (Entered: 11/19/2021) |
| 10/7/2021 | Reset Deadlines: Brown University answer due 11/19/2021. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 10/07/2021) | |
| 10/7/2021 | TEXT ORDER granting 5 Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time (Enlargement of Time to November 19, 2021 for the Filing of Defendant Brown University's Response to the Complaint). So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/7/2021. (Jackson, Ryan) (Entered: 10/07/2021) | |
| 10/6/2021 | 5 | Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time (Enlargement of Time to November 19, 2021 for the Filing of Defendant Brown University's Response to the Complaint) filed by Brown University. Responses due by 10/20/2021. (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 10/06/2021) |
| 10/4/2021 | 4 | NOTICE of Appearance by Steven M. Richard on behalf of All Defendants (Richard, Steven) (Entered: 10/04/2021) |
| 8/6/2021 | 3 | Summons Issued as to Brown University. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 08/06/2021) |
| 8/6/2021 | 2 | CASE OPENING NOTICE ISSUED (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 08/06/2021) |
| 8/6/2021 | Case assigned to Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 08/06/2021) | |
| 8/6/2021 | 1 | COMPLAINT ( filing fee paid $ 402.00, receipt number 0103-1652523 ), filed by Katiana Soenen, Chloe Burns, Taja Hirata-Epstein, Carter Woodruff. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Andrews, Patricia) (Entered: 08/06/2021) |
