Case: Blatt v. Cabela's Retail

Blatt v. Cabela's Retail, Inc.

Blatt v. Cabela's Retail, Inc

Blatt v. Cabela's Retail, Inc

Blatt v. Cabela's Retail, Inc.

Blatt v. Cabela's Retail, Inc.

Blatt v. Cabela's Retail, Inc.

Blatt v. Cabela's Retail, Inc.

Sandra Battle & T.E. Wheeler

Catherine E. Lhamon and Vanita Gupta

United States Department of Education

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by KATE LYNN BLATT. (mima, ) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

Summons Issued as to CABELA'S RETAIL, INC.. One Forwarded To: Counsel on August 18, 2014 (mima, ) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

COMPLAINT against CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 106186.), filed by KATE LYNN BLATT.(mima, ) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by KATE LYNN BLATT. (mima, )

Summons Issued as to CABELA'S RETAIL, INC.. One Forwarded To: Counsel on August 18, 2014 (mima, )

NOTICE of Appearance by NEELIMA VANGURI on behalf of KATE LYNN BLATT (VANGURI, NEELIMA) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by KATE LYNN BLATT re: KEVIN CHASE served Summons and Complaint upon CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. by person. CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. served on 9/1/2014, answer due 9/22/2014. (uh, ) (Entered: 09/10/2014)

NOTICE of Appearance by SUSAN M. GUERETTE on behalf of CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. with Certificate of Service(GUERETTE, SUSAN) (Entered: 09/19/2014)

NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTIN CHOI on behalf of CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. with Certificate of Service(CHOI, CHRISTIN) (Entered: 09/19/2014)

STIPULATION AND ORDER OF EXTENSION OF TIME THAT IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN DEFENDANT CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. ("DEFENDANT") AND PLAINTIFF KATE LYNN BLATT, THROUGH THEIR DULY AUTHORIZED COUNSEL AND PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 7.4(B), THAT DEFENDANT SHALL HAVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME THROUGH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014 TO ANSWER, MOVE, OR OTHERWISE PLEAD IN RESPONSE TO KATE LYNN BLATT'S COMPLAINT. THIS IS THE FIRST STIPULATION OF EXTENSION OF TIME; NO PRIOR EXTENSION HAS BEEN GRANTED; AND THE EXTENSION IS FOR A PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING THIRTY (30) DAYS. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 9/22/14. 9/24/14 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas,) (Entered: 09/24/2014)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Partial) filed by CABELA'S RETAIL, INC..Memorandum of Law and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of the Partial Motion of Defendant Cabela's Retail, Inc. to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, # 2 Exhibit A to Memorandum of Law in Support of the Partial Motion of Defendant Cabela's Retail, Inc. to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, # 3 Exhibit B to Memorandum of Law in Support of the Partial Motion of Defendant Cabela's Retail, Inc. to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Certificate of Service)(CHOI, CHRISTIN) (Entered: 10/22/2014)

1 Memorandum of Law in Support of the Partial Motion of Defendant Cabela's R

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2 Exhibit A to Memorandum of Law in Support of the Partial Motion of Defendant Ca

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3 Exhibit B to Memorandum of Law in Support of the Partial Motion of Defendant Ca

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4 Proposed Order

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5 Certificate of Service

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Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including Cabela's Incorporated with Certificate of Service by CABELA'S RETAIL, INC..(CHOI, CHRISTIN) (Entered: 10/29/2014)

First Amended Complaint against CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. filed by KATE LYNN BLATT with Jury Demand, Certificate of Service.(mbh, ) (Entered: 11/05/2014)

ORDER THAT A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE (RULE 16) SHALL BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014 AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE CHAMBERS OF JUDGE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL, ROOM 401, THE MADISON BUILDING, 400 WASHINGTON STREET, READING, BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: THE PARTIES SHALL MAKE THE REQUIRED INITIAL DISCLOSURES UNDER FED. R.CIV. P. 26(A) WITHIN 20 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER; THE PARTIES SHALL COMMENCE DISCOVERY IMMEDIATELY; AFTER CONSULTATION WITH COUNSEL FOR ALL PARTIES, COUNSEL SHALL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE REQUIRED JOINT STATUS REPORT PURSUANT TO RULE 26 (F); COUNSEL SHALL FOLLOW JUDGE SCHMEHLS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.PAED.USCOURTS.GOV. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 11/6/14. 11/7/14 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 11/07/2014)

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE PARTIAL MOTION OF DEFENDANT CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT (THE "MOTION"), MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF THE PRETRIAL MOTION OF DEFENDANT CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT, AND ANY RESPONSES THERETO IS DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 11/12/2014.11/12/2014 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(jmg, ) (Entered: 11/12/2014)

NOTICE of Appearance by BRIAN FARRELL on behalf of KATE LYNN BLATT with Certificate of Service(FARRELL, BRIAN) (Entered: 11/17/2014)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Partial) filed by CABELA'S RETAIL, INC..Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of the Partial Motion of Defendant Cabela's Retail, Inc. to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(CHOI, CHRISTIN) (Entered: 11/18/2014)

1 Memorandum of Law in Support of the Partial Motion of Defendant Cabela's R

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Certificate of Service

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Extend Deadline for Plaintiff to Respond to Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss filed by KATE LYNN BLATT.Certificate of Service.(VANGURI, NEELIMA) (Entered: 11/26/2014)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF DEADLINE AND OF THE PAGE LIMIT, SAID MOTION IS HEREBY GRANTED AND PLAINTIFF IS PERMITTED TO FILE A BRIEF NOT TO EXCEED 45 PAGES, AND THE PLAINTIFF HAS AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL MONDAY JANUARY 5, 2015, TO FILE A RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S PARTIAL MOTION TO DJSMISS. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 12/1/14. 12/2/14 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Entered: 12/02/2014)

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kevin Barry, Esquire filed by KATE LYNN BLATT.Affidavit, Certificate of Service.(GOLD, SIDNEY) (FEE PAID PPE112863, $40.00) Modified on 12/12/2014 (ems). (Entered: 12/12/2014)

ORDER THAT THE 16 APPLICATION OF KEVIN BARRY, ESQUIRE, TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 12/12/14. 12/16/14 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO ATTORNEY, E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 12/16/2014)

SCHEDULING ORDER: ALL INITIAL DISCOVERY, AS DEFINED DURING THE CONFERENCE, SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 2/27/2015. A STATUS CONFERENCE SHALL BE HELD ON 3/9/2015 AT 1:30 P.M. AT THE UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE, 601 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 12/23/2014. 12/23/2014 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED. (ems) (Entered: 12/23/2014)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL re: A Rule 16 Conference was held on 12/22/14. (ky, ) (Entered: 12/31/2014)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Partial) filed by KATE LYNN BLATT.Certificate of Service.(VANGURI, NEELIMA) (Entered: 12/29/2014)

ORDER THAT SAID 19 MOTION IS GRANTED; AND PLAINTIFF HAS UNTIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 TO FILE A RESPONSE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 12/29/14. 12/30/14 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO PRO HAC ATTORNEY, E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 12/30/2014)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL Rule 16 Conference held on 12/22/2014 (lbs, ) (FILED IN ERROR; DUPLICATE ENTRY) Modified on 1/6/2015 (md). (Entered: 12/31/2014)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Partial) filed by KATE LYNN BLATT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(FARRELL, BRIAN) (Entered: 01/20/2015)

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2 Certificate of Service

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NOTICE by KATE LYNN BLATT (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Certificate of Service)(FARRELL, BRIAN) (Entered: 01/22/2015)

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2 Certificate of Service

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Partial), 23 Response in Opposition to Motion, MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Unopposed) filed by CABELA'S RETAIL, INC..Certificate of Counsel and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Stipulation of Extension of Time, # 2 Certificate of Counsel, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Certificate of Service)(KIM, CHRISTIN) (Entered: 01/22/2015)

1 Exhibit A - Stipulation of Extension of Time

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2 Certificate of Counsel

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3 Proposed Order

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4 Certificate of Service

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MOTION for Leave to File filed by KATE LYNN BLATT.Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief of Proposed Amici Curiae in Opposition to Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit Appendix to Brief of Proposed Amici Curiae)(BARRY, KEVIN) (Entered: 01/23/2015)

1 Exhibit Brief of Proposed Amici Curiae in Opposition to Defendant's Partial

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RESPONSE to Motion re 26 MOTION for Leave to File Statement of Non-Opposition to Motion of Proposed Amicus Curiae for Leave to File Brief Amicus Curiae and for Permission to Exceed Page Limit filed by CABELA'S RETAIL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(KIM, CHRISTIN) (Entered: 02/04/2015)

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ORDER THAT THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED CASE IS REASSIGNED FROM THE CALENDAR OF THE HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL TO THE CALENDAR OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR FOR ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. SIGNED BY MICHAEL E. KUNZ, CLERK OF COURT ON 2/9/2015. 2/10/2015 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (ems) (Entered: 02/10/2015)

ORDER THAT THE STATUS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015 IS CANCELLED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 2/11/15. 2/12/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Entered: 02/12/2015)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Partial) filed by CABELA'S RETAIL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(KIM, CHRISTIN) (Entered: 02/17/2015)

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ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF DEFENDANT CABELAS RETAIL, INC. FOR AN EXTENSION OF DEADLINE TO FILE REPLY AND TO EXCEED THE PAGE LIMIT, (DOC. 25), SEEKING AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 TO FILE A REPLY IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF THE PARTIAL MOTION OF DEFENDANT CABELAS RETAIL, INC. TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AND REQUESTING PERMISSION TO EXCEED THE PAGE LIMIT IS GRANTED. THE REPLY BRIEF FILED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015, (DOC. 30), IS ACCEPTED AS TIMELY AND PROPERLY FILED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/20/15.2/23/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Entered: 02/23/2015)

ORDER THAT MOTION OF PROPOSED AMICI CURIAE FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT' S PARTIAL MOTION TO DISMISS AND FOR PERMISSION TO EXCEED PAGE LIMIT, (DOC. 26), TO WHICH THE PROPOSED BRIEF IS ATTACHED, AND OF DEFENDANT CABELAS RETAIL, INC.S STATEMENT OF NON-OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION, (DOC. 27), IS GRANTED. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL DOCKET THE ATTACHMENTS TO THE MOTION, SEE (DOC. 26), AS THE AMICI CURIAE BRIEF. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/20/15.2/23/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Entered: 02/23/2015)

BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE GAY & LESBIAN ADVOCATES & DEFENDERS, MAZZONI CENTER, NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE, AND TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S PARTIAL MOTION TO DISMISS filed by KATE LYNN BLATT. (Attachments: # 1 APPENDIX)(er, ) (Entered: 02/23/2015)

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NOTICE of STATUS CONFERENCE: A STATUS CONFERENCE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015, AT 9:00 AM BEFORE THE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. AT THE EDWARD N. CAHN COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING, COURTROOM C, THIRD FLOOR, 504 WEST HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA.(dja, ) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

ORDER THAT THE REQUESTED EXTENSION OF THE DISCOVERY DEADLINE TO APRIL 13, 2015 IS DENIED. THE COURT GRANTS AN EXTENSION OF THE DISCOVERY DEADLINE UNTIL APRIL 8, 2015. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 3/9/15. 3/10/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

NOTICE by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 24 Notice (Other) Acknowledgment of Constitutional Challenge and Request for Extension of Time (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(NESTLER, EMILY) (Entered: 03/20/2015)

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ORDER THIS COURT CERTIFIES TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL THAT PLAINTIFF KATE LYNN BLATT HAS DRAWN INTO QUESTION THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF 42 U.S.C. § 12211(B)(1) OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, ET SEQ. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 3/26/15. 3/26/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 03/26/2015)

ORDER THE UNITED STATES REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR ITS INTERVENTION IS GRANTED. THE UNITED STATES DEADLINE IS EXTENDED UP TO AND INCLUDING MAY 22, 2015.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 3/26/15. 3/26/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 03/26/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR re: A Status Conference was held on 4/8/15. (ky, ) (Entered: 04/08/2015)

ORDER THAT THE WITHIN MATTER IS REFERRED TO UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN TO SCHEDULE AND CONDUCT A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ON OR AFTER MAY 22, 2015. IN THE EVENT ANY DEFENDANT HAS NOT YET ENTERED AN APPEARANCE AT THE TIME OF THIS ORDER, PLAINTIFF SHALL SERVE A COPY OF THIS ORDER UPON THAT DEFENDANT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 4/8/15. 4/9/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 04/09/2015)

TELEPHONIC SETTLEMENT/STATUS CONFERENCE SCHEDULING ORDER THAT A TELEPHONIC SETTLEMENT/STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 5/7/2015 11:30 AM BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN; ETC. AS HEREIN. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN ON 4/9/15. 4/10/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE SCHEDULING ORDER THAT AN IN PERSON SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE SET FOR 8/12/2015 09:30 AM BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN; ETC. AS HERIEN. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN ON 4/9/15. 4/10/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 5/27/2015 10:00 AM IN Allentown BEFORE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON JR.. DISCOVERY DUE BY 5/22/2015. (er, ) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

ORDER ALL DISCOVERY SHALL PROCEED FORTHWITH AND CONTINUE IN SUCH MANNER AS WILL ASSURE THAT ALL REQUESTS FOR AND RESPONSES TO DISCOVERY WILL BE SERVED, NOTICED AND COMPLETED BY MAY 22, 2015, ETC. A STATUS CONFERENCE BEFORE JUDGE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. WILL BE HELD AT THE EDWARD N. CAHN COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING, COURTROOM C, THIRD FLOOR, 504 WEST HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18101 ON MAY 27, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 4/10/15. 4/10/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 5/27/2015 10:00 AM IN Allentown BEFORE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON JR.. DISCOVERY DUE BY 5/22/2015. (er, )

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN. Settlement Conference held on 5/7/15. A telephonic settlement conference was conducted in this case. (mas, ) (Entered: 05/08/2015)

REQUEST for Extension of Time to File Regarding Intervention filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(NESTLER, EMILY) Modified on 5/18/2015 (md). (Entered: 05/15/2015)

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ORDER THAT THE UNITED STATES' REQUEST FOR A SECOND EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR ITS INTERVENTION IS GRANTED. THE UNITED STATES' DEADLINE IS EXTENDED UP TO AND INCLUDING JULY 21, 2015. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 5/15/15. 5/15/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 05/15/2015)

ORDER THAT THE STATUS CONFERENCE IN THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED CASE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015, AT 10:00 A.M. BEFORE JUDGE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015, AT 3:30 P.M. THE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE EDWARD N. CAHN COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING, COURTROOM C, 504 HAMILTON STREET, SUITE 3401, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18101. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 5/19/15. 5/26/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 05/26/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL AVILA on behalf of CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. with Certificate of Service(AVILA, MICHAEL) (Entered: 07/02/2015)

STIPULATION AND ORDER THE PARTIES HAVE COMPLETED FEET DISCOVERY IN THIS CASE. THE PARTIAL MOTION OF CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT ("PARTIAL MOTION TO DISMISS''), FILED ON NOVEMBER IS, 2014, IS CURRENTLY PENDING; ETC. AS HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 7/2/15. 7/6/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 07/06/2015)

Statement of Interest by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (NESTLER, EMILY) (Entered: 07/21/2015)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT SHALL FILE BRIEFS IN RESPONSE TO THE UNITED STATES STATEMENT OF INTEREST ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 14, 2015. THE BRIEFS SHOULD DISCUSS: WHETHER THE CONSTITUTIONAL AVOIDANCE DOCTRINE IS APPLICABLE OR NOT APPLICABLE; AND IF THE CONSTITUTIONAL AVOIDANCE DOCTRINE IS APPLICABLE, WHAT THE PROCEDURE SHOULD BE FOR FURTHER PRE-TRIAL AND TRIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THIS CASE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 7/27/15. 7/29/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 07/29/2015)

Set/Reset Deadlines as to RESPONSES DUE BY 9/14/2015. (er, ) (Entered: 07/31/2015)

STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT AND BETWEEN COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF, NEELIMA VANGURI, ESQUIRE AND COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENDANT, CHRISTIN KIM, ESQUIRE, THAT THE PLAINTIFF HAS AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 TO SUBMIT PLAINTIFF'S EXPERT REPORT; DEFENDANT HAS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE; AND THE PARTIES HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 14, 2015 TO COMPLETE EXPERT DEPOSITIONS. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 7/30/15. 7/31/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Entered: 07/31/2015)

Set/Reset Deadlines as to RESPONSES DUE BY 9/14/2015. (er, )

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Court Order dated July 28, 2015 filed by KATE LYNN BLATT.proposed order and certificate of service.(FARRELL, BRIAN) (Entered: 08/11/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKINre: An In Person Settlement Conference was held on 8/12/15. (ky, ) (Entered: 08/12/2015)

ORDER THAT THE PARTIES' JOINT MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF DEADLINE IS GRANTED, AND PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT HAVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL 8/21/15 TO FILE A RESPONSE TO THE COURT'S ORDER DATED JULY 28, 2015 (DOC. NO. 51). SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 8/12/15. 8/12/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 08/12/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN: Settlement Conference held on 8/13/15. Court Reporter: None. (er, ) (Entered: 08/14/2015)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by CHRISTIN KIM on behalf of CABELA'S RETAIL, INC.(KIM, CHRISTIN) (Entered: 08/14/2015)

Memorandum of Law in Response to Court Order Dated July 28, 2015 re 51 Order, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,, by KATE LYNN BLATT. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (FARRELL, BRIAN) (Entered: 08/21/2015)

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Memorandum of Law in Response to The Statement of Interest of the United States of America and Certificate of Service by CABELA'S RETAIL, INC.. (AVILA, MICHAEL) (Entered: 08/21/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN. Settlement Conference held on 8/24/15. A telephonic settlement conference wsa conducted in this case. (mas, ) (Entered: 08/24/2015)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR EXPERT DISCOVERY AND ORDER IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BY AND BETWEEN PLAINTIFF KATE LYNN BLATT AND DEFENDANT CABELA'S RETAIL, INC., THROUGH THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, THAT WITH THE COURT'S APPROVAL: (I) DEFENDANT SHALL HAVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL OCTOBER 14, 2015 TO PRODUCE ITS EXPERT REPORT; AND (II) THE PARTIES SHALL HAVE UNTIL NOVEMBER 16, 2015 TO COMPLETE EXPERT DISCOVERY. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 8/26/15. 8/27/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 08/27/2015)

ORDER THAT THE UNITED STATES SHALL INTERVENE OR FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF INTEREST ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 16, 2015; PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT SHALL FILE SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFS WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS OF THE FILING OF THE UNITED STATES SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF INTEREST; ALL BRIEFS SHALL ADDRESS THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF 42 U.S.C. § 12211(B) AND THE SUGGESTION MADE IN THE AMICUS BRIEF THAT SECTION 12211(B) DOES NOT EXCLUDE GENDER DYSPHORIA, SEE ECF NO. 33, PP. 11-17; AND ORAL ARGUMENT IS SCHEDULED ON THE MOTION TO DISMISS BEFORE JUDGE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. FOR DECEMBER 10, 2015, AT 2:00 P.M. AT THE EDWARD N. CAHN COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING, COURTROOM C, 504 HAMILTON STREET, SUITE 3401, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18101. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 9/21/15. 9/22/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 09/22/2015)

ORDER THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL TRANSFER THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED ACTION TO THE CIVIL SUSPENSE DOCKET, AND MARK THE CASE CLOSED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES; THE COURT SHALL RETAIN JURISDICTION OVER THE CASE AND SHALL RETURN IT TO THE COURTS ACTIVE DOCKET ONCE THE CASE IS READY TO PROCEED TO FINAL DISPOSITION; THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER IS WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES; AND THE DEADLINES SET FORTH IN THE ORDER DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2015, SEE ECF NO. 62, REMAIN IN EFFECT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 9/22/15. 9/23/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 09/23/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN: a Telephonic Settlement Conference held on 10/1/15. Court Reporter: none. (er, ) (Entered: 10/02/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN: a Telephonic Settlement Conference held on 10/2/15. Court Reporter: None. (er, ) (Entered: 10/05/2015)

STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT BY AND BETWEEN COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF, NEELIMA VANGURI, ESQUIRE AND COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENDANT, MICHAEL P. AVILA, ESQUIRE, THAT THE PLAINTIFF HAS AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015 TO SUBMIT PLAINTIFFS REBUTTAL REPORT TO DEFENDANT'S EXPERT REPORT; AND THE PARTIES HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 TO COMPLETE EXPERT DEPOSITIONS. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 11/9/15. 11/10/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 11/10/2015)

Statement of Interest by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (NESTLER, EMILY) (Entered: 11/16/2015)

ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL TRANSFER THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED ACTION TO THE REGULAR TRIAL LIST, OUT OF THE CIVIL SUSPENSE DOCKET, AND REOPEN THE CASE; AND THE PARTIES ARE DIRECTED TO REFER TO THIS COURTS ORDER DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2015, ECF NO. 62, FOR FURTHER DIRECTION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 11/17/15. 11/18/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 11/18/2015)

MOTION for Leave to File filed by KATE LYNN BLATT.UNOPPOSED MOTION OF AMICI CURIAE GAY & LESBIAN ADVOCATES & DEFENDERS, MAZZONI CENTER, NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE, AND TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER FOR LEAVE TO PARTICIPATE AT ORAL ARGUMENT ON DECEMBER 10,2015 AND TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL AMICUS BRIEF IN RESPONSE TO SECOND STATEMENT OF INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(BARRY, KEVIN) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR LEAVE (69) IS GRANTED AND AND ANY SUPPLEMENTAL AMICUS BRIEF SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2015. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 11/24/15.11/25/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) Modified on 11/25/2015 (er, ). (Entered: 11/25/2015)

Memorandum of Law in Response to the Second Statement of Interest of the United States of America by CABELA'S RETAIL, INC.. (AVILA, MICHAEL) (Entered: 11/30/2015)

Memorandum of Law in Response to this Court's Order Dated September 21, 2015 by KATE LYNN BLATT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (FARRELL, BRIAN) (Entered: 12/01/2015)

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STATEMENT OF AMICI CURIAE GAY & LESBIAN ADVOCATES & DEFENDERS, MAZZONI CENTER, NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE, AND TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER IN RESPONSE TO SECOND STATEMENT OF INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA by KATE LYNN BLATT. (BARRY, KEVIN) Modified on 12/2/2015 (md). (Entered: 12/01/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR: Oral Argument held on 12/9/15. Court Reporter: ESR. (er, ) (Entered: 12/11/2015)

STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BY AND BETWEEN PLAINTIFF KATE LYNN BLATT AND DEFENDANT CABELA'S RETAIL, INC., THROUGH THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, THAT WITH THE COURT'S APPROVAL, THE PARTIES SHALL HAVE UNTIL 45 DAYS FOLLOWING THE DOCKETING OF THE COURT'S ORDER CONCERNING THE PARTIAL MOTION OF DEFENDANT CABELA'S RETAIL, INC. TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT (ECF NO. 13 ) TO COMPLETE EXPERT DEPOSITIONS. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 1/11/16. 1/11/16 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (mas, ) (Entered: 01/11/2016)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN. Settlement Conference held on 3/1/16. A telephonic settlement conference was conducted in this case. (mas, ) (Entered: 03/02/2016)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by BRIAN FARRELL on behalf of KATE LYNN BLATT(FARRELL, BRIAN) (Entered: 02/28/2017)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN: a Telephonic Settlement Conference held on 3/1/17. Court Reporter: None. (er, ) (Entered: 03/02/2017)

ORDER THAT A TELEPHONIC SETTLEMENT/STATUS CONFERENCE IN THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED CASE WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017, AT 2:30 PM BEFORE THE HONORABLE HENRY S. PERKIN, UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE, ETC. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN ON 3/2/17. 3/2/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Entered: 03/02/2017)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN. Settlement Conference held on 3/27/17. A telephonic settlement conference was conducted in this case. (mas, ) (Entered: 03/28/2017)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN. Settlement Conference held on 4/3/17. A telephonic settlement conference was conducted in this case. (mas, ) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 5/18/17. 5/18/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, ) (Entered: 05/18/2017)

ORDER THAT THE MOTION, ECF. NO. 13, IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 5/18/17. 5/18/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, ) (Entered: 05/18/2017)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN: a Telephonic Settlement Conference held on 5/24/17. Court Reporter: None. (er, ) (Entered: 05/25/2017)

STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE DEADLINE TO COMPLETE EXPERT DEPOSITIONS IS EXTENDED BY SIXTY (60) DAYS OR UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2017. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 6/1/17. 6/1/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Entered: 06/01/2017)

NOTICE OF SCHEDULING OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE: A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED WITH THE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017, AT 2:30 P.M. CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THIS CASE. THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF WILL INITIATE THE TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL BY CONTACTING JUDGE LEESON AT 610-391-7020, THROUGH HIS CIVIL DEPUTY CLERK, AFTER ALL PARTIES ARE CONFIRMED AS PRESENT ON THE CALL. (dja, ) (Entered: 06/13/2017)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN. Settlement Conference held on 6/13/17. A telephonic settlement conference was conducted in this case. (mas, ) (Entered: 06/14/2017)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR Telephone Conference held on 6/15/17. Court Reporter: None. (er, ) Modified on 6/19/2017 (md). (Entered: 06/16/2017)

ORDER THAT ALL DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS SHALL BE FILED NOT LATER THAN OCTOBER 2, 2017, ETC. A FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE FOR THIS MATTER WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 20, 2017, AT 3:00 P.M., AT THE EDWARD N. CAHN U.S. COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING, COURTROOM C, THIRD FLOOR, 504 WEST HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, ETC. THIS CASE IS SCHEDULED FOR TRIAL ON DECEMBER 26, 2017, OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE SCHEDULE OF THE COURT PERMITS. COURT SHALL BE HELD FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 6/15/17. 6/16/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Entered: 06/16/2017)

STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE THE STIPULATION IS APPROVED AND GRANTED IN PART AND DISAPPROVED AND DENIED IN PART. DEFENDANT'S DEADLINE TO FILE AN ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S AMENDED COMPLAINT, ONLY, AND FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE, IS EXTENDED THROUGH AND INCLUDING AUGUST 2, 2017. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 7/27/17. 7/28/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/28/2017: # 1 stipulation) (er, ). (Entered: 07/28/2017)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE HENRY S. PERKIN: a Telephonic Settlement Conference held on 7/28/17. Court Reporter: None. (er, ) (Entered: 07/28/2017)

ANSWER to 9 Amended Complaint by CABELA'S RETAIL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(GUERETTE, SUSAN) (Entered: 08/01/2017)

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