Case: Cole v. Montana University System

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Barbara Koostra, Catherine Cole, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-4, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (TAG) (Entered: 08/04/2021)

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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Filing fee: $ 402, receipt number 0977-2707002 (TAG)

Summons Issued as to Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. May be downloaded and printed for service (Attachments: # 1 Summons) (TAG) (Entered: 08/04/2021)

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Donald W. Molloy recused. Signed by Judge Donald W. Molloy on 8/6/2021. (dle) (Entered: 08/06/2021)

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Brian Morris for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 8/11/2021. (NOS) (Entered: 08/11/2021)

AMENDED COMPLAINT Request for Class Certification, & Jury Trial Demand against All Plaintiffs, filed by Barbara Koostra, Catherine Cole, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-4) (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 08/19/2021)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barbara Koostra, Catherine Cole, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. Montana University System waiver sent on 8/19/2021, answer due 10/18/2021. (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barbara Koostra, Catherine Cole, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. University of Montana-Missoula waiver sent on 8/19/2021, answer due 10/18/2021. (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 10/18/2021)

Brief/Memorandum in Support re 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 10/18/2021)

ANSWER to 5 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Miltko, Susan) Modified on 10/18/2021 to link to amended complaint (TAG). (Entered: 10/18/2021)

PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER. Preliminary Pretrial Statement due by 11/24/2021. Joint Discovery Plan due by 11/24/2021. Statement of Stipulated Facts due by 11/24/2021. Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 12/1/2021 at 2:30 p.m. before Judge Brian Morris. Signed by Chief Judge Brian Morris on 10/18/2021. (NOS) (Entered: 10/18/2021)

TEXT ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM : Motion Hearing set for 12/1/2021 at 01:30 PM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris. IT IS ALSO ORDERED that the preliminary pretrial conference is RESET for December 1, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 10/27/2021. (SLL) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

Order Setting Hearing on Motion - SDM

RESPONSE to Motion re 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 11/08/2021)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Montana University System. (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1-Proposed Stipulated Protective Order) (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

STATEMENT OF STIPULATED FACTS by Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

MINUTE ENTRY for MOTION HEARING held 12/1/2021 before Judge Brian Morris: Counsel Hillary Carls and Sherine Blackford appearing on behalf of the Plaintiffs; Counsel Susan Miltko, James Johnson, and Hannah Higgins appearing on behalf of the Defendants.Motion Hearing held on 12/1/2021 re 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. Parties with argument. Matter is submitted, order with be forthcoming. Parties continue with Pretrial Conference off the record. Hearing commenced at 1:35 p.m. and concluded at 2:26 p.m.. (Court Reporter Yvette Heinze.) (Law Clerk: C. Clevidence), (Hearing held in Great Falls) (MMS) (Entered: 12/01/2021)

Motion Hearing - SDM

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian Morris: Preliminary Pretrial Conference held on 12/2/2021. (Law Clerk: C. Clevidence), (SLL) (Entered: 12/02/2021)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula for proceedings held on 12/01/2021 before Judge Brian Morris. Court reporter Yvette Heinze. Type of transcript: 30-Day. Transcript due by 1/3/2022. (Miltko, Susan) (Docket text updated; form emailed to court reporter.) (NOS) (Entered: 12/02/2021)

Pretrial Conference - Initial

STIPULATION Briefing Schedule on Class Certification by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Johnson, James) (Entered: 12/10/2021)

JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Johnson, James) (Entered: 12/10/2021)

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Blackford, Sherine) (Entered: 12/10/2021)

TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 12/01/2021 before Judge Morris. 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 PACER, the clerks office, or the court reporter. NOTICE: A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST REDACTION MUST BE FILED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THIS FILING. Contact court reporter Yvette Heinze, 406-422-8619, yvettecsrrpr@gmail.com. For further information, please see the Transcript Redaction Procedure and Schedule on the Court Reporters page of our website.. Redaction Request due 1/5/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/18/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/15/2022. (YMH) (Entered: 12/15/2021)

Joint Stipulated Motion For Protective Order Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Stipulation for Protective Order) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 12/23/2021)

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Chief Judge Brian Morris on 12/28/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Acknowledgement of Understanding) (NOS)

ORDER denying 8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 1/31/2022. (MPB)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/20/2023 at 01:30 PM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Jury Trial set for 8/1/2023 at 09:00 AM in Missoula, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Amended Pleadings due by 7/30/2022. Discovery due by 2/5/2023. Motions due by 4/6/2023. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 6/5/2023. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 3/4/2022. (SGN) (Entered: 03/04/2022)

Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 03/21/2022)

ORDER: Based on Plaintiffs and Defendants' 30 Joint Motion to File Overlength Briefs, and good cause having been shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs and Defendants' Joint Motion to File Overlength Briefs is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 3/21/2022. (ACC) (Entered: 03/21/2022)

MOTION for Order/Judgment Denying Class Certification Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

Brief/Memorandum in Support re 32 MOTION for Order/Judgment Denying Class Certification filed by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Excerpts Dep. Sontag Bowman, # 2 Exhibit Excerpts Dep. Cole, # 3 Exhibit Excerpts Cole's Discovery Responses, # 4 Exhibit Title IX Discrimination Slides, # 5 Exhibit Dkt. 25, Transcript, # 6 Excerpts Dep. Voorhees, # 7 Excerpts Dep. Koostra, # 8 Excerpts Koostra's Discovery Responses, # 9 Text Messages, Filed Under Seal, # 10 Koostra-Voorhees Emails) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

Sealed Document Unredacted: Exhibit I re: 33 Brief/Memorandum in Support. (SGN) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

MOTION to Certify Class Hillary P. Carls appearing for Plaintiffs Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

Brief/Memorandum in Support re 35 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Declaration of Hillary P. Carls, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Excerpt Depo. Cole, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Excerpt Depo. Koostra, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4 - Excerpt Depo. Sontag Bowman, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5 - Excerpt Depo. Voorhees, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6 - Identified Employee Gender Discrimination Complaints, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 7 - Complaint DV-17-709, # 8 Exhibit Ex. 8 - Amended Complaint DV-17-427, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 9 - Def. UM Resp. to Plt. Koostra 1st Disco Requests, # 10 Exhibit Ex. 10 - Def. UM Resp. to Plt. Cole 1st Disco Requests, # 11 Exhibit Ex. 11 - Kelia Szpaller, Missoulian, # 12 Exhibit Ex. 12 - Caringi Email, # 13 Exhibit Ex. 13 - Grand River Solutions Report) (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Declaration of Hillary P. Carls

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2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Excerpt Depo. Cole

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3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Excerpt Depo. Koostra

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4 Exhibit Ex. 4 - Excerpt Depo. Sontag Bowman

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5 Exhibit Ex. 5 - Excerpt Depo. Voorhees

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6 Exhibit Ex. 6 - Identified Employee Gender Discrimination Complaints

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7 Exhibit Ex. 7 - Complaint DV-17-709

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8 Exhibit Ex. 8 - Amended Complaint DV-17-427

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9 Exhibit Ex. 9 - Def. UM Resp. to Plt. Koostra 1st Disco Requests

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10 Exhibit Ex. 10 - Def. UM Resp. to Plt. Cole 1st Disco Requests

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11 Exhibit Ex. 11 - Kelia Szpaller, Missoulian

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12 Exhibit Ex. 12 - Caringi Email

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13 Exhibit Ex. 13 - Grand River Solutions Report

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AFFIDAVIT in Support re 35 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

RESPONSE to Motion re 35 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Excerpts of Disc Resp., # 2 Exhibit Title IX Slides, # 3 Exhibit Blackford Carls 12/22/21 Letter, # 4 Exhibit Excerpts of Pls.' Depos) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 04/15/2022)

Brief/Memorandum in Support re 33 Brief/Memorandum in Support,, 32 MOTION for Order/Judgment Denying Class Certification filed by Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 GRS Draft Report, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 Excerpt Depo. Sontag Bowman, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 Excerpt Depo. Cole, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4 Excerpt Depo. Koostra, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5 UM Response to Sontag Bowman's 1st Discovery, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6 Excerpt Depo. Voorhees) (Blackford, Sherine) (Entered: 04/15/2022)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 04/26/2022)

ORDER: Based on Defendants' 40 Unopposed Motion to File Overlength Reply Briefs, there being no objection from Plaintiffs, and good cause having been shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' Unopposed Motion to File Overlength Briefs is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 4/27/2022. (ACC) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

TEXT ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 35 MOTION to Certify Class, 32 MOTION for Order/Judgment Denying Class Certification : Motion Hearing set for 5/24/2022 at 10:00 AM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 4/29/2022. (SLL) (Entered: 04/29/2022)

Unopposed MOTION For Continuance of Hearing Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 04/29/2022)

Order Setting Hearing on Motion - SDM

ORDER granting 43 Motion for Continuance of Hearing. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 5/2/2022. (KAH)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Texted of Proposed Order) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 05/06/2022)

ORDER granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Reply briefs shall be filed on or before May 11, 2022. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 5/6/2022. (MMS) (Entered: 05/06/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 32 MOTION for Order/Judgment Denying Class Certification filed by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Commonality Chart w Deposition & Discovery Excerpts, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - Conflicts Chart w Deposition & Discovery Excerpts, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C - Damages Chart w Deposition & Discovery Excerpts) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 05/11/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 35 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 05/11/2022)

Unopposed MOTION for Hearing re 44 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief for Parties to Appear by Video Conference Sherine D. Blackford appearing for Plaintiffs Catherine Cole, Barbara Koostra, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order re Zoom Appearance) (Blackford, Sherine) (Entered: 06/06/2022)

EVENT DOCKETED BY CLERKS OFFICE TO LINK THE MOTION HEARING TO THE PENDING MOTIONS. (MMS) (Entered: 06/07/2022)

ORDER; Upon Plaintiffs' unopposed motion to appear remotely at the June 13,2022 motion hearing (Doc. 49 ), and with good cause shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties and Plaintiffs counsels legal intern are allowed to appear by ZOOM at the June 13, 2022 hearing (Doc. 44 ). The parties shall contact the Clerk of Court for the Zoom information. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 6/7/2022. zoom information has been emailed to counsel) (TLO) (Entered: 06/07/2022)

Order Setting Hearing on Motion - SDM

MINUTE ENTRY for MOTION HEARING held 6/13/2022 before Judge Brian Morris: Counsel Hillary Carls and Sherine Blackford appearing on behalf of Plaintiffs. Counsel Susan Moriarity Miltko and James Johnson appearing on behalf of defendants. Motion Hearing held on 6/13/2022 re 35 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Barbara Koostra, Catherine Cole, Rhondie Voorhees, 32 MOTION for Order/Judgment Denying Class Certification filed by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. Counsel with argument. Matter is submitted and the Court will have a decision on this motion before the July 30th deadline. If parties are interested in a settlement to let the Court know. Hearing commenced at 1:30 p.m. and concluded at 3:38 p.m.. (Court Reporter Yvette Heinze.) (Law Clerk: C. Clevidence), (Hearing held in Great Falls) (MMS) (Entered: 06/13/2022)

Motion Hearing - SDM

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Request for Class Certification, & Jury Trial Demand against All Plaintiffs, filed by Barbara Koostra, Catherine Cole, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees. (Carls, Hillary) Modified on 8/15/2022 to add text (ACC). (Entered: 07/29/2022)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 53 Amended Complaint and Initial Disclosures Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

ORDER granting 54 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for Defendants to file their Answer to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint will be September 12, 2022, and (2) the deadline for Plaintiffs to provide updated Initial Disclosures is September 29, 2022. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 8/15/2022. (ACC) (Entered: 08/15/2022)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula for proceedings held on 06/13/2022 before Judge Brian Morris. Court reporter Yvette Heinze. Type of transcript: 30-Day.. Transcript due by 10/1/2022. (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 09/01/2022)

TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 06/13/2022 before Judge Morris. 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 PACER, the clerks office, or the court reporter. NOTICE: A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST REDACTION MUST BE FILED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THIS FILING. Contact court reporter Yvette Heinze, 406-422-8619, yvettecsrrpr@gmail.com. For further information, please see the Transcript Redaction Procedure and Schedule on the Court Reporters page of our website.. Redaction Request due 10/19/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/31/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/27/2022. (YMH) (Entered: 09/28/2022)

ORDER: Defendants' 32 Motion to Deny Class Certification is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' 35 Motion for Class Certification (Doc. 35) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 10/3/2022. (ACC) (Entered: 10/03/2022)

ANSWER to 53 Amended Complaint, by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 10/24/2022)

Unopposed MOTION for Scheduling Conference Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 10/28/2022)

Order: 60 Unopposed MOTION for Scheduling Conference filed by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula is GRANTED. Telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for 11/2/2022 at 02:30 PM in before Judge Brian Morris. PLEASE SEE ORDER FOR CALL IN INFORMATION. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 10/31/2022. (MMS) (Entered: 10/31/2022)

NOTICE by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula Defendants' Proposed Discovery Plan (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 11/01/2022)

NOTICE by Courtney Babcock, Laura Berkhouse, Ruth Ann Burgad, Catherine Cole, Jennifer Cooper, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Cindy Ferguson, Frieda Houser, Barbara Koostra, Sherrie Lindbo, Jennifer McNulty, Kathleen Reeves, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees, Vida Wilkinson Plaintiffs' Proposed Amended Rule 16 Schedule (Blackford, Sherine) (Entered: 11/01/2022)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/16/2023 at 01:30 PM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Trial briefs and jury instructionsdue: November 21, 2023; Jury Trial set for 11/28/2023 at 09:00 AM in Missoula, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Amended Pleadings due by 1/6/2023. Discovery due by 6/23/2023. Joinder of Parties due by 1/6/2023. Motions due by 8/22/2023. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 10/9/2023. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 11/2/2022. (see Order for full details) (TLO) (Entered: 11/02/2022)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs, filed by Cindy Ferguson, Jane Doe 2, Frieda Houser, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Ruth Ann Burgad, Catherine Cole, Vida Wilkinson, Jane Doe 1, Sherrie Lindbo, Courtney Babcock, Jennifer McNulty, Barbara Koostra, Jennifer Cooper, Kathleen Reeves, Rhondie Voorhees, Laura Berkhouse. (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 01/06/2023)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Susan Moriarity Miltko appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support re 66 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

ANSWER to 65 Amended Complaint, by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

TEXT ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 66 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM : IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a Motion Hearing is set for 2/27/2023 at 01:30 PM at the Paul Hatfield Federal Courthouse, in Helena, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 1/23/2023. (SLL) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

Order Setting Hearing on Motion - SDM

RESPONSE to Motion re 66 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Courtney Babcock, Laura Berkhouse, Ruth Ann Burgad, Catherine Cole, Jennifer Cooper, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Cindy Ferguson, Jackie Hedtke, Frieda Houser, Laura John, Barbara Koostra, Sherrie Lindbo, Jennifer McNulty, Kathleen Reeves, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees, Vida Wilkinson. (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 02/10/2023)

TEXT ORDER Re-Setting Hearing on Motion 66 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM : IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion Hearing is reset for 2/17/2023 at 01:30 PM at the Paul Hatfield Federal Courthouse in Helena, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 2/13/2023. (SLL) (Entered: 02/13/2023)

Order Vacating - MT AND Order Setting Hearing on Motion - SDM

Unopposed MOTION Appear Remotely Hannah I Higgins appearing for Defendants Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Higgins, Hannah) (Entered: 02/15/2023)

ORDER granting 72 Motion to Appear Remotely. Zoom link emailed to counsel. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 2/15/2023. (KAH)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear by Video Conference Sherine D. Blackford appearing for Plaintiffs Courtney Babcock, Laura Berkhouse, Ruth Ann Burgad, Catherine Cole, Jennifer Cooper, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Cindy Ferguson, Jackie Hedtke, Frieda Houser, Laura John, Barbara Koostra, Sherrie Lindbo, Jennifer McNulty, Kathleen Reeves, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees, Vida Wilkinson (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order re Zoom Appearance) (Blackford, Sherine) (Entered: 02/16/2023)

ORDER Allowing Plaintiffs to Appear Via Video Conference. Upon motion 74 by the Plaintiffs, good cause shown, and there being no objection, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Plaintiffs are allowed to appear via video conference during the February 17, 2023 hearing (Doc. 71). The parties shall contact the Clerk of Court for the Zoom information. zoom link emailed to counsel for plaintiffs Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 2/16/2023. (TLO) (Entered: 02/16/2023)

TEXT ORDER Re-Setting Hearing on Motion 66 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM : Motion Hearing set for 2/17/2023 at 1:30 is RESET for 02:30 PM in Helena, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 2/17/2023. (MMS) (Entered: 02/17/2023)

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian Morris: Motion Hearing held on 2/17/2023 re 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula. Present in the courtroom are Hillary Carls and Sherine Blackford for plaintiffs; Susan Miltko and James David Johnson for defendants w/ Hannah Higgins appearing via ZOOM. Court advises all present of the purpose of todays proceeding. Arguments are heard by Miltko and Carls. Plaintiffs will have two weeks from todays date to file supplemental brief; Defendants to file a reply one week after the response. This matter will be submitted fully once the supplemental briefs are filed by plaintiffs and the defendants file their reply. Nothing further from the parties. Court is in Recess. Hearing commenced at 3:19 and concluded at 4:02. (Court Reporter Yvette Heinze.) (Law Clerk: L. Love), (Hearing held in Helena) (HEG) (Entered: 02/17/2023)

Order Setting Hearing on Motion - SDM

Motion Hearing - SDM

TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Montana University System, University of Montana-Missoula for proceedings held on 02-17-2023 before Judge Brian Morris. Court reporter Yvette Heinze. Type of transcript: 30-Day.. Transcript due by 3/23/2023. (Miltko, Susan) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss Kathleen Reeves Hillary P. Carls appearing for Plaintiff Kathleen Reeves (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order) (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 02/22/2023)

MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend 65 Amended Complaint, and Leave to Amend Hillary P. Carls appearing for Plaintiffs Courtney Babcock, Laura Berkhouse, Ruth Ann Burgad, Catherine Cole, Jennifer Cooper, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Cindy Ferguson, Jackie Hedtke, Frieda Houser, Laura John, Barbara Koostra, Sherrie Lindbo, Jennifer McNulty, Kathleen Reeves, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees, Vida Wilkinson (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 02/22/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support re 80 MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend 65 Amended Complaint, and Leave to Amend filed by Courtney Babcock, Laura Berkhouse, Ruth Ann Burgad, Catherine Cole, Jennifer Cooper, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Cindy Ferguson, Jackie Hedtke, Frieda Houser, Laura John, Barbara Koostra, Sherrie Lindbo, Jennifer McNulty, Kathleen Reeves, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees, Vida Wilkinson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 - Clean Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Ex 2 - Redline Amended Complaint) (Carls, Hillary) (Entered: 02/22/2023)

MOTION to Continue Scheduling Order Dates Sherine D. Blackford appearing for Plaintiffs Courtney Babcock, Laura Berkhouse, Ruth Ann Burgad, Catherine Cole, Jennifer Cooper, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Cindy Ferguson, Jackie Hedtke, Frieda Houser, Laura John, Barbara Koostra, Sherrie Lindbo, Jennifer McNulty, Kathleen Reeves, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees, Vida Wilkinson (Blackford, Sherine) (Entered: 02/23/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support re 82 MOTION to Continue Scheduling Order Dates filed by Courtney Babcock, Laura Berkhouse, Ruth Ann Burgad, Catherine Cole, Jennifer Cooper, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Cindy Ferguson, Jackie Hedtke, Frieda Houser, Laura John, Barbara Koostra, Sherrie Lindbo, Jennifer McNulty, Kathleen Reeves, Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman, Rhondie Voorhees, Vida Wilkinson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 Declaration Blackford) (Blackford, Sherine) (Entered: 02/23/2023)

TEXT Order Setting: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a Telephonic Status Conference is set for 3/2/2023 at 02:30 PM before Judge Brian Morris. The call-in number is 877-402-9753; access code: 5136505. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 2/27/2023. (SLL) (Entered: 02/27/2023)

Order Setting Hearing on Motion - SDM

Order Setting - MT

ORDER granting 79 Motion to Dismiss. Kathleen Reeves' claims in this matter are dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 2/27/2023. (MMS)

TEXT ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 66 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 82 MOTION to Continue Scheduling Order Dates, 80 MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend 65 Amended Complaint, and Leave to Amend : Motion Hearing is set for 4/10/2023 at 02:30 PM in Helena, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 2/27/2023. (SLL) (Entered: 02/27/2023)