Case: Foltz v. Delaware State University

1:10-cv-00149 | U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

Filed Date: Feb. 23, 2010

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This is a class action lawsuit about equitable athletic opportunities for female students. On February 23, 2010, a group of female student-athletes filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The plaintiffs sued Delaware State University (DSU) under Title IX. Represented by the Women's Law Project and a commercial business law firm, the plaintiffs sought class action certification, declaratory judgment, a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, a final injunction, and costs and expenses. The plaintiffs alleged that DSU underfunded opportunities for female students to participate in athletic opportunities as compare to the percentage of female students enrolled at the school. As one example of this failure to provide equitable opportunities, the plaintiffs highlighted DSU's decision to eliminate the women's equestrian team.

The plaintiffs claimed that Delaware State University failed to meet any of the criteria for compliance with Title IX's equal participation requirement, Plaintiffs also claimed that defendant's failure to provide equivalent recruiting resources to the women's athletic programs has deprived female students of equal athletic opportunities, and that defendant discriminated against women on the basis of sex in intercollegiate athletics in violation of Title IX.

Although the plaintiffs initially sought a preliminary injunction to restore the equestrian team, they eventually reached an agreement to accomplish this result. On April 7, 2010, Judge Leonard P. Stark approved a consent order requiring DSU to provide full and equal funding to the women's equestrian team for the 2010-11 school year.

On June 10, 2010, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint to reflect the withdrawal and addition of certain named plaintiffs. Two days later, on July 12, 2010, Judge Leonard P. Stark certified as a class all present, prospective, and future Delaware State University female students who participate, seek to participate, or have been deterred or prevented from participating in or obtaining the benefits of intercollegiate athletics sponsored by Delaware State University. Foltz v. Delaware State University, 269 F.R.D. 419 (D.Del., 2010).

After additional discovery and proceedings, Judge Leonard P. Stark signed a consent decree on December 20, 2010. Among other requirements, the consent decree ordered Delaware State University to comply with Prong 1 of Title IX's participation test, maintain the women's equestrian team until either certain benchmarks had been met, increase the amount of funds allocated to women's varsity athletic teams until the allocation of recruitment funds allocated to men's and women's varsity athletic teams are equal, require trainings on Title IX for members of the Athletic Department, coaches, and athletes, and pay plaintiffs' reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The consent decree was scheduled to terminate on either June 30, 2015 or on June 30 of the academic year after DSU achieved compliance with the consent decree.

In December 2010, plaintiffs received fees and costs. In 2014, plaintiffs requested reasonable attorney's fees for their efforts related to monitoring the enforcement of the consent decree. Delaware State University opposed the request, arguing that specific monitoring activities undertaken were not authorized by or within the scope of the consent decree, and that consequently, plaintiff's monitoring efforts were unreasonable. Defendant also argues that the fees requested by plaintiffs were unreasonable, and should be reduced. On September 30, 2014, Judge Leonard P. Stark concluded that plaintiffs' requested fees were reasonable, and granted plaintiffs' request for attorney's fees and costs related to enforcement of the consent decree. Foltz v. Delaware State University, 70 F.Supp.3d 699 (D.Del., 2014).

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Brison, Megan Ix (Delaware)

Burnett, William J. (Delaware)

Capuzzi, Kevin M. (Delaware)

Attorney for Defendant

Chenoweth-Shook, Clarissa Rae (Delaware)

DiLuzio, Sarah Elizabeth (Delaware)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brison, Megan Ix (Delaware)

Burnett, William J. (Delaware)

Capuzzi, Kevin M. (Delaware)

Fletman, Abbe F. (Delaware)

Fromson, Terry L. (Delaware)

Gersh, Adam E. (Delaware)

Joyce, Elizabeth Wilburn (Delaware)

Pinckney, Joanne P. (Delaware)

Attorney for Defendant

Chenoweth-Shook, Clarissa Rae (Delaware)

DiLuzio, Sarah Elizabeth (Delaware)

McDonough, Kathleen Furey (Delaware)

O'Byrne, Stephanie E. (Delaware)

Rush, Michael Brendan (Delaware)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 1:10-cv-00149	Complaint-Class Action	Feb. 23, 2010	Feb. 23, 2010 Complaint
53 1:10-cv-00149	Consent Order	April 7, 2010	April 7, 2010 Order/Opinion
95 1:10-cv-00149	Amended Complaint-Class Action	June 10, 2010	June 10, 2010 Complaint
103 1:10-cv-00149	Memorandum Order	July 12, 2010	July 12, 2010 Order/Opinion
130 1:10-cv-00149	Proposed Consent Decree	Dec. 20, 2010	Dec. 20, 2010 Order/Opinion
145 1:10-cv-00149	Memorandum Order	Sept. 30, 2014	Sept. 30, 2014 Order/Opinion

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ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT filed against Delaware State University - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 3281.) - filed by Brittni Collins, Jennifer Pierson, Shelby Bonneville, Kayleigh Karnbach, Caroline Foltz, Diana Savosh, Reily Finnelly, Elizabeth Tuttle, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Alicia Maynard, Ashley Butler, Amanda Hotz, Mollie Moore, Kayla Blair. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Acknowledgement of Consent Form, # 3 cover letter)(els) (Entered: 02/24/2010) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Acknowledgement of Consent Form View on PACER 3 cover letter View on PACER	Feb. 23, 2010	Feb. 23, 2010 Clearinghouse
2	Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (els) (Entered: 02/24/2010)	Feb. 23, 2010	Feb. 23, 2010 PACER
	Summons Issued as to Delaware State University on 2/23/2010. (els)	Feb. 23, 2010	Feb. 23, 2010 PACER
3	MOTION for Appointment of Flaster Greenberg PC and Women's Law Project as Interim Co-Lead Counsel - filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(dab) (Entered: 02/25/2010)	Feb. 25, 2010	Feb. 25, 2010 PACER
4	Memorandum of Law in Support of 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 3/15/2010. (dab) (Entered: 02/25/2010)	Feb. 25, 2010	Feb. 25, 2010 PACER
5	MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Terry L. Fromson - filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (dab) (Entered: 02/25/2010)	Feb. 25, 2010	Feb. 25, 2010 PACER
6	MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Abbe F. Fletman - filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (dab) (Entered: 02/25/2010)	Feb. 25, 2010	Feb. 25, 2010 PACER
7	MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (exit JJF)(referred to LPS by JJF 3/1/10) (dab) (Entered: 03/01/2010)	March 1, 2010	March 1, 2010 PACER
8	Order Setting Status Teleconference: Telephone Conference set for 3/5/2010 09:30 AM before Judge Leonard P. Stark. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 3/2/10. Associated Cases: 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS, 1:10-cv-00149-UNA(ntl) (Entered: 03/02/2010)	March 2, 2010	March 2, 2010 PACER
9	NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Furey McDonough on behalf of Delaware State University (McDonough, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/02/2010)	March 2, 2010	March 2, 2010 PACER
10	MEMORANDUM in Support re 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 3/22/2010. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Certificate of Service)(nms) (Entered: 03/04/2010)	March 3, 2010	March 3, 2010 PACER
11	PROPOSED ORDER Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (see 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, and Preliminary Injunction), by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (nms) (Entered: 03/04/2010)	March 3, 2010	March 3, 2010 PACER
12	PROPOSED ORDER Granting a Temporary Restraining Order and Rule to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue (see 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, and Preliminary Injunction), by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (nms) (Entered: 03/04/2010)	March 3, 2010	March 3, 2010 PACER
13	MOTION for Expedited Discovery - filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Proposed Order)(nms) (Entered: 03/04/2010)	March 3, 2010	March 3, 2010 PACER
14	MEMORANDUM in Support re 13 MOTION for Expedited Discovery, filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 3/22/2010. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(nms) (Entered: 03/04/2010)	March 3, 2010	March 3, 2010 PACER
	Case assigned to Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. Please include the initials of the Judge (JJF) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)	March 3, 2010	March 3, 2010 PACER
	SO ORDERED, re 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Terry L. Fromson filed by Elizabeth Tuttle, J. Christina Smith, Morgan Scuse, Diana Savosh, Alicia Maynard, Caroline Foltz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Brittni Collins, Mollie Moore, Shelby Bonneville, Reily Finnelly, Jennifer Pierson, Ashley Butler, Kayla Blair, Amanda Hotz. Signed by Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. on 3/4/2010. (nms)	March 4, 2010	March 4, 2010 PACER
	SO ORDERED, re 6 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Abbe F. Fletman filed by Elizabeth Tuttle, J. Christina Smith, Morgan Scuse, Diana Savosh, Alicia Maynard, Caroline Foltz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Brittni Collins, Mollie Moore, Shelby Bonneville, Reily Finnelly, Jennifer Pierson, Ashley Butler, Kayla Blair, Amanda Hotz. Signed by Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. on 3/4/2010. (nms)	March 4, 2010	March 4, 2010 PACER
15	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Leonard P. Stark. Signed by Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. on 3/5/2010. Motions referred to Leonard P. Stark.(nms) (Entered: 03/05/2010)	March 5, 2010	March 5, 2010 PACER
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard P. Stark - Telephone Conference held on 3/5/2010. (Court Reporter: Deanna Warner - Hawkins Rptg.) Associated Cases: 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS, 1:10-cv-00149-JJF(ntl)	March 5, 2010	March 5, 2010 PACER
16	Letter to U.S. Magistrate Judge Leonard P. Stark from William J. Burnett regarding Scheduling and Other Preliminary Matters. (rpg) (Entered: 03/09/2010)	March 8, 2010	March 8, 2010 PACER
17	ORDER Setting Evidentiary and Motion Hearing, Discovery Deadlines, and Briefing Schedule: re 7 in 1:10-cv-00149-JJF-LPS MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order / MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Elizabeth Tuttle, et al; re 3 in 1:10-cv-00149-JJF-LPS MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Elizabeth Tuttle, et al; re 5 in 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS First MOTION to Appoint Counsel for Class filed by M.B., et al, re 6 in 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS MOTION to Alter Judgment. ( Evidentiary and Motion Hearing set for 4/8/2010 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6C before Judge Leonard P. Stark - see Order for details regarding Briefing schedule and discovery ). Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 3/9/2010. Associated Cases: 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS, 1:10-cv-00149-JJF-LPS(rpg) (Entered: 03/09/2010)	March 9, 2010	March 9, 2010 PACER
18	Order Setting Teleconference: Telephone Conference set for 3/10/2010 at 8:30 AM before Judge Mary Pat Thynge to discuss ADR. Signed by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 3/9/2010. Associated Cases: 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS, 1:10-cv-00149-JJF-LPS(cak) (Entered: 03/09/2010)	March 9, 2010	March 9, 2010 PACER
	CASE REFERRED to U.S. Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge for Mediation. Associated Cases: 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS, 1:10-cv-00149-JJF-LPS(rpg)	March 9, 2010	March 9, 2010 PACER
	Set Briefing Schedule: re 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - DSU Answering Brief due 3/29/2010. MB, et al Reply Brief due 4/5/2010. (rpg)	March 9, 2010	March 9, 2010 PACER
	Set Briefing Schedule: re 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel - DSU submission due on 3/10/2010. MB, et al. supporting memorandum due on 3/11/2010. (rpg)	March 9, 2010	March 9, 2010 PACER
19	ORDER Setting Mediation Conferences: The mediation is set for 3/16/2010 at 10:00 AM with Judge Thynge. Please see Order for details. Signed by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 3/10/2010. Associated Cases: 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS, 1:10-cv-00149-JJF-LPS(cak) (Entered: 03/10/2010)	March 10, 2010	March 10, 2010 PACER
20	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Delaware State University's First Request for the Production of Documents Directed to all Plaintiffs by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/10/2010)	March 10, 2010	March 10, 2010 PACER
21	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Delaware State University's First Set of Interrogatories Directed to All Plaintiffs by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/10/2010)	March 10, 2010	March 10, 2010 PACER
22	ORDER Regarding Discovery Procedures. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 3/10/2010. Associated Cases: 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS, 1:10-cv-00149-JJF-LPS(rpg) (Entered: 03/10/2010)	March 10, 2010	March 10, 2010 PACER
23	RESPONSE to Motion re 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel Defendant Delaware State University's Response to the Motions For Appointment of Interim Class Counsel filed by Delaware State University. (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/10/2010)	March 10, 2010	March 10, 2010 PACER
25	NOTICE of Service of Plaintiffs' First Set of Interrogatories and Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents addressed to Defendant Delaware State University by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (rpg) (Entered: 03/12/2010)	March 11, 2010	March 11, 2010 PACER
24	ORDER denying without prejudice re (5) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS and (3) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:10-cv-00149-JJF-LPS. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 3/12/2010. Associated Cases: 1:10-cv-00121-JJF-LPS, 1:10-cv-00149-JJF-LPS(rpg) (Entered: 03/12/2010)	March 12, 2010	March 12, 2010 PACER
26	NOTICE of Availability of a United States Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction by Delaware State University (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/15/2010)	March 15, 2010	March 15, 2010 PACER
27	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Delaware State University's Answers to the Foltz Plaintiffs' First Set of Interrogatories Addressed to Defendant Delaware State University; and Defendant Delaware State University's Response to the Foltz Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents Addressed to Defendant Delaware State University by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/15/2010)	March 15, 2010	March 15, 2010 PACER
28	NOTICE of Deposition of Shelby Bonneville on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. by Delaware State University (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/18/2010)	March 18, 2010	March 18, 2010 PACER
29	NOTICE of Deposition of Carolize Foltz to be taken on March 24, 2010 by Delaware State University (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/18/2010)	March 18, 2010	March 18, 2010 PACER
30	NOTICE of Deposition of Reilly Finnelly, scheduled for March 24, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. by Delaware State University (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/18/2010)	March 18, 2010	March 18, 2010 PACER
31	ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (nms). (Entered: 03/18/2010)	March 18, 2010	March 18, 2010 PACER
32	NOTICE of Subpoena Duces Tecum by Delaware State University Notice of Service of Subpoena Duces Tecum (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/19/2010)	March 19, 2010	March 19, 2010 PACER
33	CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Leonard P. Stark. Signed by Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. on 3/19/2010. (nms) (Entered: 03/19/2010)	March 19, 2010	March 19, 2010 PACER
	CORRECTING ENTRY: The PDF for D.I. 31 has been replaced with an amended version per counsel's request. The new version contains all of the pages of the document. (nms)	March 19, 2010	March 19, 2010 PACER
34	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Caroline Foltz and Reily Finnelly on March 24, 2010, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the offices of Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/22/2010)	March 22, 2010	March 22, 2010 PACER
35	NOTICE of Service of Complaint via UPS Delivery on 2/26/2010 by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle re 1 Complaint. (rpg) (Entered: 03/23/2010)	March 22, 2010	March 22, 2010 PACER
36	NOTICE of Plaintiffs' Responses and Objections to Defendant's First Set of Requests for Interrogatories Directed to All Plaintiffs by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (rpg) (Entered: 03/23/2010)	March 22, 2010	March 22, 2010 PACER
37	NOTICE of Service of First Request for the Production of Documents Directed to All Plaintiffs by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (rpg) (Entered: 03/23/2010)	March 22, 2010	March 22, 2010 PACER
38	NOTICE of of Service of Depositions of President Harry Williams, Derek K. Carter, Phyllis Edamatsu, and Samuel Hoff by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (rpg) (Entered: 03/23/2010)	March 23, 2010	March 23, 2010 PACER
39	NOTICE to Take Deposition of (Renotice of Deposition) Shelby Bonneville on March 30, 2010, at 3:00 P.M. by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/24/2010)	March 24, 2010	March 24, 2010 PACER
40	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Duces Tecum - Jennifer Ridgely on March 30, 2010, at 12:00 P.M. by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 03/24/2010)	March 24, 2010	March 24, 2010 PACER
41	Amended Notice of Depositions directed to Defendant, Delaware State University by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle (rpg) (Entered: 03/25/2010)	March 24, 2010	March 24, 2010 PACER
42	RESPONSE to Motion re 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Delaware State University. (McDonough, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/29/2010)	March 29, 2010	March 29, 2010 PACER
43	APPENDIX re 42 Response to Motion (Volume I of II) (A1-A74) by Delaware State University. (McDonough, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/29/2010)	March 29, 2010	March 29, 2010 PACER
44	APPENDIX re 42 Response to Motion, 43 Appendix (Volume II of II) (A75-A178) by Delaware State University. (McDonough, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/29/2010)	March 29, 2010	March 29, 2010 PACER
45	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Second Amended Notice of Depositions by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle (Burnett, William) (Entered: 03/31/2010)	March 31, 2010	March 31, 2010 PACER
46	REPLY BRIEF re 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/05/2010)	April 5, 2010	April 5, 2010 PACER
47	NOTICE of filing the following document(s) in paper format: Appendix to Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Original document(s) to be filed with the Clerk's Office. Notice filed by William J. Burnett on behalf of Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle (Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/05/2010)	April 5, 2010	April 5, 2010 PACER
48	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Appendix to Reply Brief; and Notice of Paper Filing by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle re 47 Notice of Filing Paper Documents,, 46 Reply Brief, (Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/05/2010)	April 5, 2010	April 5, 2010 PACER
49	NOTICE of Mootness of Plaintiffs' Motion For a Preliminary Injunction by Delaware State University re 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Verification)(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 04/06/2010)	April 6, 2010	April 6, 2010 PACER
50	Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Sarah E. DiLuzio regarding courtesy copy of Delaware State University's Notice of Mootness of Plaitniffs' Motion For a Preliminary Injunction - re 49 Notice (Other). (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 04/06/2010)	April 6, 2010	April 6, 2010 PACER
51	Letter to Hon. Leonard P. Stark from Abbe F. Fletman regarding Response to Notice for Mootness. (Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/06/2010)	April 6, 2010	April 6, 2010 PACER
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard P. Stark - Telephone Conference held on 4/6/2010. (rpg)	April 6, 2010	April 6, 2010 PACER
	CORRECTING ENTRY: certificates of service for briefs, memorandums, motions, etc. shall not be filed with the Court re 48 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Counsel is directed to see D. Del. L.R. 5.2 regarding service requirements. In addition, counsel is encouraged to separate larger filings into segments and upload as attachments even though counsel may elect to file a paper version of a document exceeding 4 MB that cannot reasonably be broken into segments. (rpg)	April 6, 2010	April 6, 2010 PACER
52	Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Sarah E. DiLuzio regarding Consent Order. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Consent Order)(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 04/07/2010)	April 7, 2010	April 7, 2010 PACER
53	SO ORDERED re 52 CONSENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 4/7/2010. (rpg) (Entered: 04/07/2010)	April 7, 2010	April 7, 2010 Clearinghouse
	ORAL ORDER CANCELLING Evidentiary and Motion Hearing on 4/8/2010 at 9:00 AM before U.S. Magistrate Judge Leonard P. Stark re 53 Consent Order signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 4/7/2010. (rpg)	April 7, 2010	April 7, 2010 PACER
54	MOTION to Certify Class - filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/09/2010)	April 9, 2010	April 9, 2010 PACER
55	OPENING BRIEF in Support re 54 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 4/26/2010. (Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/09/2010)	April 9, 2010	April 9, 2010 PACER
56	APPENDIX re 55 Opening Brief in Support, 54 MOTION to Certify Class by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/09/2010)	April 9, 2010	April 9, 2010 PACER
57	Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Sarah E. DiLuzio regarding scheduling. (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 04/12/2010)	April 12, 2010	April 12, 2010 PACER
58	Order Setting Rule 16 Telephonic Scheduling Conference and Setting Trial Date: Scheduling Telephone Conference set for 4/27/2010 10:30 AM before Judge Leonard P. Stark. ( Please see Order for details regarding Scheduling Order Draft ). Trail shall commence on 10/18/2010 before Judge Leonard P. Stark. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 4/13/2010. (Attachments: # 1 Scheduling Order Draft). (rpg) (Entered: 04/14/2010)	April 13, 2010	April 13, 2010 PACER
59	ORDER Cancelling Scheduling Telephone Conference set for 4/27/2010 10:30 AM and Resetting Telephonic Scheduling Conference: ( Scheduling Conference reset for 4/27/2010 02:00 PM before Judge Leonard P. Stark ). Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 4/15/2010. (rpg) (Entered: 04/15/2010)	April 15, 2010	April 15, 2010 PACER
60	Letter to U.S. Magistrate Judge Leonard P. Stark from William J. Burnett regarding Proposed Scheduling Order. (Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/22/2010)	April 22, 2010	April 22, 2010 PACER
61	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Requests for Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.(Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/22/2010)	April 22, 2010	April 22, 2010 PACER
62	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Delaware State University's Second Set of Interrogatories Directed to All Plaintiffs and Defendant Delaware State University's Second Set of Request for Production of Documents Directed to All Plaintiffs by Delaware State University.(Hill, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/23/2010)	April 23, 2010	April 23, 2010 PACER
63	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Third Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Third Set of Requests for Interrogatories Directed to Defendant by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.(Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/26/2010)	April 26, 2010	April 26, 2010 PACER
64	SCHEDULING ORDER: Case referred to U.S. Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge for the purpose of exploring ADR. Joinder of Parties due by 6/7/2010. Amended Pleadings due by 6/7/2010. Discovery due by 7/19/2010. Status Telephone Conference set for 7/21/2010 11:30 AM before Judge Leonard P. Stark. Pretrial Conference set for 10/8/2010 03:00 PM in Courtroom 6C before Judge Leonard P. Stark. Bench Trial Day 1 set for 10/18/2010 09:30 AM, Days 2 through 6 set to begin at 9:00 am on 10/19/2010, 10/20/2010, 10/21/2010, 10/22/2010, and 10/25/2010 in Courtroom 6C before Judge Leonard P. Stark. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 4/27/2010. (rpg) (Entered: 04/27/2010)	April 27, 2010	April 27, 2010 PACER
65	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Rule 26(a) Initial Disclosures by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle (Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/27/2010)	April 27, 2010	April 27, 2010 PACER
66	NOTICE OF SERVICE of DEFENDANT DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY'S INITIAL DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 26(A) by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 04/27/2010)	April 27, 2010	April 27, 2010 PACER
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard P. Stark - Scheduling Conference held on 4/27/2010. (Court Reporter Brian Gaffigan.) (rpg)	April 27, 2010	April 27, 2010 PACER
67	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jennifer Ridgely on May 11, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 04/30/2010)	April 30, 2010	April 30, 2010 PACER
68	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Plaintiffs on May 6 and 7, 2010, at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 04/30/2010)	April 30, 2010	April 30, 2010 PACER
69	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Fourth Request for Production of Documents Addressed to Defendant Delaware State University by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle (Burnett, William) (Entered: 04/30/2010)	April 30, 2010	April 30, 2010 PACER
70	NOTICE of Service of Subpoena by Delaware State University (Kimberly Melnick) (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 05/05/2010)	May 5, 2010	May 5, 2010 PACER
71	NOTICE to Take Deposition of (Re-Notice) Jennifer Ridgely on May 14, 2010, at 10:00 A.M., at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, at 10:00 a.m. by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 05/10/2010)	May 10, 2010	May 10, 2010 PACER
72	NOTICE to Take Deposition of Kimberly Melnick on May 11, 2010, at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, at 11:00 a.m. by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 05/10/2010)	May 10, 2010	May 10, 2010 PACER
73	NOTICE to Take Deposition of (Re-Notice) of Deposition of Plaintiffs (J. Christina Smith, Jennifer Pierson, Mollie Moore, Morgan Scuse, Breann Huyett, Brittni Collins, and Amanda Hotz on May 12, 2010 and May 14, 2010, at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, at various times by Delaware State University.(DiLuzio, Sarah) Modified on 5/10/2010 (fms). (Entered: 05/10/2010)	May 10, 2010	May 10, 2010 PACER
74	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Delaware State University's Responses to Plaintiffs' Second and Third Sets of Interrogatories and Defendant Delaware State University's Responses to Plaintiffs' Second, Third and Fourth Request for Production of Documents re 63 Notice of Service, 61 Notice of Service, by Delaware State University. Related document: 63 Notice of Service, filed by Elizabeth Tuttle, J. Christina Smith, Morgan Scuse, Diana Savosh, Alicia Maynard, Caroline Foltz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Brittni Collins, Mollie Moore, Shelby Bonneville, Reily Finnelly, Jennifer Pierson, Ashley Butler, Kayla Blair, Amanda Hotz, 61 Notice of Service, filed by Elizabeth Tuttle, J. Christina Smith, Morgan Scuse, Diana Savosh, Alicia Maynard, Caroline Foltz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Brittni Collins, Mollie Moore, Reily Finnelly, Shelby Bonneville, Jennifer Pierson, Ashley Butler, Amanda Hotz, Kayla Blair.(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 05/14/2010)	May 14, 2010	May 14, 2010 PACER
75	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Responses to Defendant's Second Requests for Interrogatories and Second Requests for Production of Documents by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.(Burnett, William) (Entered: 05/14/2010)	May 14, 2010	May 14, 2010 PACER
76	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Notice of Deposition by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.(Burnett, William) (Entered: 05/17/2010)	May 17, 2010	May 17, 2010 PACER
77	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Amended Rule 26(f) Initial Disclosures, Plaintiffs' Fifth Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Plaintiffs' Fourth Set of Interrogatories by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.(Burnett, William) (Entered: 05/20/2010)	May 20, 2010	May 20, 2010 PACER
78	NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' First Set of Requests for Admissions by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.(Burnett, William) (Entered: 05/21/2010)	May 21, 2010	May 21, 2010 PACER
79	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Amended First Set of Requests for Admissions Addressed to Defendant, Delaware State University by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle (Burnett, William) (Entered: 05/25/2010)	May 25, 2010	May 25, 2010 PACER
80	ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 54 MOTION to Certify Class DEFENDANT DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY'S ANSWERING BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION filed by Delaware State University.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 6/7/2010. (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 05/28/2010)	May 28, 2010	May 28, 2010 PACER
81	SEALED APPENDIX re 80 Answering Brief in Opposition, APPENDIX TO DEFENDANT DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY'S ANSWERING BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION by Delaware State University. (DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 05/28/2010)	May 28, 2010	May 28, 2010 PACER
82	REDACTED VERSION of 81 Appendix B1-B91 by Delaware State University. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix B92-B189, # 2 Appendix B190-B223)(DiLuzio, Sarah) (Entered: 06/02/2010)	June 2, 2010	June 2, 2010 PACER
83	NOTICE of Appearance by Joanne P. Pinckney on behalf of Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle (Pinckney, Joanne) (Entered: 06/03/2010)	June 3, 2010	June 3, 2010 PACER
84	MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint - filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Redline of Proposed Amended Complaint, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Pinckney, Joanne) (Entered: 06/07/2010)	June 7, 2010	June 7, 2010 PACER
85	OPENING BRIEF in Support re 84 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 6/24/2010. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Unreported Cases)(Pinckney, Joanne) (Entered: 06/07/2010)	June 7, 2010	June 7, 2010 PACER
86	REPLY BRIEF re 54 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (Pinckney, Joanne) (Entered: 06/07/2010)	June 7, 2010	June 7, 2010 PACER
87	APPENDIX re 86 Reply Brief, (Part 1 of 2) by Kayla Blair, Shelby Bonneville, Ashley Butler, Brittni Collins, Reily Finnelly, Caroline Foltz, Amanda Hotz, Kayleigh Karnbach, Alicia Maynard, Mollie Moore, Jennifer Pierson, Diana Savosh, Morgan Scuse, J. Christina Smith, Elizabeth Tuttle. (Attachments: # 1 UNDER SEAL -- APpendix Pages C0001-C00016, # 2 Appendix Pages C00017-C00075, # 3 Appendi Pages C00076-C000150)(Pinckney, Joanne) (Entered: 06/07/2010)	June 7, 2010	June 7, 2010 PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory: Delaware

Case Type(s):

Education

Special Collection(s):

Title IX, Sexual Violence Investigations/Resolutions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 23, 2010

Closing Date: July 7, 2016

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All present and future DSU female students who participate, seek to participate, or have been deterred from participating in intercollegiate athletics sponsored by DSU.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Delaware State University (Dover, Kent), None

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action: