Case: Ohlensehlen v. The University of Iowa

3:20-cv-00080 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

Filed Date: Sept. 25, 2020

Closed Date: Oct. 7, 2021

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Case Summary

On September 25, 2020, four members of the University of Iowa women's swimming and diving team filed a class action suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa against UI after it announced it was cutting the program. In October, plaintiffs amended the complaint adding two new named plaintiffs. Plaintiffs alleged that UI violated its obligation under Title IX by failing to provide female students with an equal opportunity to participate in athletics as compared to the oppo…

On September 25, 2020, four members of the University of Iowa women's swimming and diving team filed a class action suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa against UI after it announced it was cutting the program. In October, plaintiffs amended the complaint adding two new named plaintiffs. Plaintiffs alleged that UI violated its obligation under Title IX by failing to provide female students with an equal opportunity to participate in athletics as compared to the opportunities provided to male students. The case was assigned to Judge Stephanie M. Rose. 

The named plaintiffs were six female athletes at UI on behalf of all present and future UI female students who participated, sought to participate, or were deterred or prevented from participating in, or obtaining the benefits of, intercollegiate athletics sponsored by UI. The Plaintiffs specifically alleged that UI failed to provide female students with athletic opportunities at a rate that was substantially proportionate to their undergraduate full-time enrollment rate, failed to expand programs and opportunities for female athletes, and failed to show that the interests and abilities of female athletes had been fully and effectively accommodated. Plaintiffs also noted that UI had been aware of their lack of Title IX compliance for several years but failed to make efforts to comply, and that supporters of the women's swimming and diving team had pledged $2 million if UI reversed course on cutting the team.

On December 3, 2020 plaintiffs filed a motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent UI from cutting the program while litigation was ongoing. Judge Rose denied the motion for a temporary restraining order, but on December 24, granted the motion for a preliminary injunction after finding that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on the merits of their claim of inequitable participation opportunities, that the harm suffered by plaintiffs was clearly irreparable and immediate, that the burden of gender inequality on the female athletes outweighed the administrative burden on the school, and that the public's interest favored UI's compliance with federal law and the eradication of sex discrimination.  

Plaintiffs and defendants ultimately settled the case. UI agreed to pay $400,000 in attorney's fees and hire a sports law expert to monitor the Athletics Department's compliance with Title IX. On October 7, 2021, Judge Rose entered judgment for the Plaintiffs and dismissed the case.

Summary Authors

Anna Lennon (12/24/2022)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Diallo, Claire M. (Iowa)

Larew, James C. (Iowa)

Attorney for Defendant

Langholz, Samuel P. (Iowa)

Reynolds, Kayla Louise (Iowa)

Sheahan, Ryan Patrick (Iowa)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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3:20-cv-00080

Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Sept. 25, 2020

Sept. 25, 2020

Complaint
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Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Dec. 24, 2020

Dec. 24, 2020

Order/Opinion

509 F.Supp.3d 509

89

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Order

Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

Order/Opinion

2021 WL 2021

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18474884/ohlensehlen-v-the-university-of-iowa/

Last updated Feb. 5, 2024, 3 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 400, receipt number 0863-4256400., filed by Sage Ohlensehlen, Kelsey Drake, Alexa Puccini, Christina Kaufman. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 12/24/2020. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 12/24/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Summons)(Larew, James) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Summons

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Sept. 25, 2020

Sept. 25, 2020

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Summons/Corporate Disclosure Packet Note: Counsel should download the attached summons and/or corporate disclosure packet, if applicable. In compliance with Rule 4 of the Rules of Civil Procedure for summons and Local Rule 7.1 for the disclosure statements. (kmc) (Entered: 09/28/2020)

Sept. 28, 2020

Sept. 28, 2020

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Sage Ohlensehlen, Kelsey Drake, Alexa Puccini, Christina Kaufman; All Defendants. Waiver served on 10/01/2020, Answer due 11/30/2020. (Larew, James) Modified on 10/6/2020 to add dates (kmc). (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Patrick Sheahan on behalf of The University of Iowa (Sheahan, Ryan) (Entered: 10/08/2020)

Oct. 8, 2020

Oct. 8, 2020

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Kayla Louise Burkhiser Reynolds on behalf of The University of Iowa (Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) (Entered: 10/08/2020)

Oct. 8, 2020

Oct. 8, 2020

PACER
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First MOTION to Amend/Correct Original Complaint by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 10/29/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Complaint, # 2 Redline Complaint)(Larew, James) (Entered: 10/15/2020)

Oct. 15, 2020

Oct. 15, 2020

PACER
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TEXT ORDER granting 6 Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief. Pursuant to Local Rule 15, the Clerk of Court is directed to detach and docket the amended complaint attached to the motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 10/19/2020. (jeb) (Entered: 10/19/2020)

Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Sage Ohlensehlen, Kelsey Drake, Alexa Puccini, Christina Kaufman; All Defendants waiver served on 10/16/2020, answer due 12/15/2020. (Larew, James) TEXT Modified on 10/20/2020 to add dates (kmc). (Entered: 10/19/2020)

Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

PACER

Amend/Correct

Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa, filed by Alexa Puccini, Christina Kaufman, Kelsey Drake, Sage Ohlensehlen, Abbie Lyman, Miranda Vermeer. (kmc) (Entered: 10/20/2020)

Oct. 20, 2020

Oct. 20, 2020

PACER
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First MOTION to file overlength brief [Unresisted] by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 12/17/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, # 3 Appendix in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction)(Larew, James) (Entered: 12/03/2020)

Dec. 3, 2020

Dec. 3, 2020

PACER
13

ORDER on 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order: Plaintiffs' request for a temporary restraining order is denied. However, expedited briefing on Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary relief pending trial on the merits is appropriate. Defendants are ordered to file a responsive brief by December 11, 2020; Plaintiffs may file a reply brief on or before December 16, 2020. A hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be held on December 18, 2020. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/4/2020. (NDC) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

Dec. 4, 2020

Dec. 4, 2020

PACER
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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer. Responses due by 12/18/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support, # 2 Appendix) (kmc) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

1 Brief in Support

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2 Appendix

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Dec. 4, 2020

Dec. 4, 2020

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TEXT ORDER granting 10 Motion to file overlength brief. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/4/2020. (NDC) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

Dec. 4, 2020

Dec. 4, 2020

PACER

File Overlength Brief

Dec. 4, 2020

Dec. 4, 2020

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Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 12/21/2020. (Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) (Entered: 12/07/2020)

Dec. 7, 2020

Dec. 7, 2020

PACER
14

TEXT ORDER SETTING HEARING ON 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Preliminary Hearing is set for 12/18/2020 at 02:00 PM in Des Moines - Room 145 - 1st Floor South before Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/7/2020. (mkh) (Entered: 12/07/2020)

Dec. 7, 2020

Dec. 7, 2020

PACER

Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

Dec. 7, 2020

Dec. 7, 2020

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TEXT ORDER: For the reasons stated in the motion, 15 Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. As requested, Defendants may have to and including December 13, 2020, to file any response. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/8/2020. (mkh) (Entered: 12/08/2020)

Dec. 8, 2020

Dec. 8, 2020

PACER

Extension of Time to File

Dec. 8, 2020

Dec. 8, 2020

PACER
18

TEXT ORDER granting 17 Motion to file overlength brief. Pursuant to Local Rule 7(h), the Clerk of Court is directed to detach and docket the brief attached to the motion. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/13/2020. (NDC) (Entered: 12/13/2020)

Dec. 13, 2020

Dec. 13, 2020

PACER
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MOTION to file overlength brief by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 12/28/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Defendants' Resistance, # 2 Appendix)(Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) (Entered: 12/13/2020)

1 Brief in Support of Defendants' Resistance

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2 Appendix

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Dec. 13, 2020

Dec. 13, 2020

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RESPONSE to Motion re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa. Replies due by 12/21/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix) (kmc) (Entered: 12/14/2020)

Dec. 14, 2020

Dec. 14, 2020

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MOTION FOR VIDEOCONFERENCE IN ADDITION TO IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AT HEARING ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 AT 2:00PM by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 12/28/2020. (Larew, James) (Entered: 12/14/2020)

Dec. 14, 2020

Dec. 14, 2020

PACER

File Overlength Brief

Dec. 14, 2020

Dec. 14, 2020

PACER
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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa. Responses due by 12/29/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) (Entered: 12/15/2020)

1 Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit B

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3 Exhibit C

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Dec. 15, 2020

Dec. 15, 2020

RECAP
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Unresisted MOTION to file overlength brief in support of Defendants' MTD by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 12/29/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Defendants' MTD)(Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) (Entered: 12/15/2020)

Dec. 15, 2020

Dec. 15, 2020

PACER
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TEXT ORDER FOR L.R. 7(k) STATEMENT: Plaintiffs' counsel shall confer with counsel for defendants pursuant to Local Rule 7(k) as to whether defendants consent to Plaintiffs' Motion for Videoconference 19 and then file a supplementation to the motion by December 16, 2020, indicating defendants' position. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 12/15/2020. (jeb) (Entered: 12/15/2020)

Dec. 15, 2020

Dec. 15, 2020

PACER

Order

Dec. 15, 2020

Dec. 15, 2020

PACER
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TEXT ORDER granting 25 Motion to file overlength brief. Pursuant to Local Rule 7(h), the Clerk of Court is directed to detach and docket the brief attached to the motion. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/16/2020. (NDC) (Entered: 12/16/2020)

Dec. 16, 2020

Dec. 16, 2020

PACER
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MOTION to file overlength brief by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 12/30/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Reply to Resistance to Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Appendix Supplemental)(Larew, James) (Entered: 12/16/2020)

Dec. 16, 2020

Dec. 16, 2020

PACER
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TEXT ORDER granting 22 Defendants' Unresisted Motion for Overlength Brief in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. Pursuant to Local Rule 7(h), the Clerk of Court is directed to detach and docket the brief attached to the motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 12/16/2020. (jeb) (Entered: 12/16/2020)

Dec. 16, 2020

Dec. 16, 2020

PACER

File Overlength Brief

Dec. 16, 2020

Dec. 16, 2020

PACER
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TEXT ORDER: Persons interested in listening to the hearing set for 2:00 PM on December 18, 2020 should call 1-888-808-6929 and enter code 2486346. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/17/2020. (kmc) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey S. Thompson on behalf of All Defendants (Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

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REPLY re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Supplemental) (kmc) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

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BRIEF by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa in Support of 23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . (kmc) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

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TEXT ORDER granting 19 Plaintiffs' Motion for Videoconference in Addition to In-Person Hearing. Defendants have notified the Court they do not object to Plaintiffs' request and, therefore, the motion is hereby granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 12/17/2020. (jeb) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

PACER

Miscellaneous Relief

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

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Order

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Stephanie M. Rose: Motion Hearing held on 12/18/2020 re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Court Reporter Kelli Mulcahy.) (kmc) (Entered: 12/18/2020)

Dec. 18, 2020

Dec. 18, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel P. Langholz on behalf of All Defendants (Langholz, Samuel) (Entered: 12/18/2020)

Dec. 18, 2020

Dec. 18, 2020

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Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of Lyla R. Clerry re 20 Response to Motion by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa. (Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) Modified on 12/20/2020 to Link to Motion 12 . (kmc). (Entered: 12/18/2020)

Dec. 18, 2020

Dec. 18, 2020

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Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of Andrew Carter re 20 Response to Motion by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa. (Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) Modified on 12/20/2020 to Link to Motion 12 . (kmc). (Entered: 12/18/2020)

Dec. 18, 2020

Dec. 18, 2020

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Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of Barbara A. Burke re 20 Response to Motion by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa. (Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) Modified on 12/20/2020 to Link to Motion 12 . (kmc). (Entered: 12/18/2020)

Dec. 18, 2020

Dec. 18, 2020

PACER
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TEXT ORDER re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing is set for 12/22/2020 at 01:30 PM in Des Moines - Room 145 - 1st Floor South before Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/19/2020. (kmc) (Entered: 12/19/2020)

Dec. 19, 2020

Dec. 19, 2020

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~Util - Set Hearings AND Order

Dec. 19, 2020

Dec. 19, 2020

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Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

Dec. 19, 2020

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Stephanie M. Rose: Motion Hearing held on 12/22/2020 re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Kelsey Drake. (Court Reporter Kelli Mulcahy.) (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Exhibit List, # 2 Defendants' Exhibit List) (kmc) (Entered: 12/22/2020)

Dec. 22, 2020

Dec. 22, 2020

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AFFIDAVIT of Gregory A. Davies re 20 Response to Motion by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa. (Thompson, Jeffrey) Modified on 12/22/2020 to Link to Motion 12 . (kmc). (Entered: 12/22/2020)

Dec. 22, 2020

Dec. 22, 2020

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TEXT ORDER: Persons interested in listening to the hearing set for 1:30 PM on December 22, 2020 should call 1-888-808-6929 and enter code 2486346. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/22/2020. (kmc) (Entered: 12/22/2020)

Dec. 22, 2020

Dec. 22, 2020

PACER

Order

Dec. 22, 2020

Dec. 22, 2020

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Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of Gregory A. Davies re 20 Response to Motion by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa. (Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/23/2020)

Dec. 23, 2020

Dec. 23, 2020

PACER
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ORDER granting 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiffs shall post bond in the amount of $360,000 within 14 days of the date of this Order. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/24/2020. (NDC) (Entered: 12/24/2020)

Dec. 24, 2020

Dec. 24, 2020

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TEXT ORDER: Consistent with the Court's previous Order, 42, Plaintiff is instructed to post a surety bond in the amount of $360,000 with the Office of the Clerk of Court. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 12/28/2020. (mkh) (Entered: 12/28/2020)

Dec. 28, 2020

Dec. 28, 2020

PACER

Order

Dec. 28, 2020

Dec. 28, 2020

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TEXT ORDER granting 44 Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to File Resistance to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs have until January 8, 2021 to respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 23 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 12/29/2020. (jeb) (Entered: 12/29/2020)

Dec. 29, 2020

Dec. 29, 2020

PACER
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Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Resistance to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 1/12/2021. (Larew, James) (Entered: 12/29/2020)

Dec. 29, 2020

Dec. 29, 2020

PACER

Extension of Time to File

Dec. 29, 2020

Dec. 29, 2020

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ORDER permitting Plaintiffs to post cash bond in the amount of $360,000 by mailing funds to the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, 123 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. See Order for particulars. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 1/4/2021. (NDC) (Entered: 01/04/2021)

Jan. 4, 2021

Jan. 4, 2021

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Sealed Correspondence to the Court received 1/6/2021. (dmh) (Entered: 01/12/2021)

Jan. 6, 2021

Jan. 6, 2021

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Cash BOND in the amount of $ $360,000.00 posted by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer Receipt number #IAS400023286. (kjw) (Entered: 01/07/2021)

Jan. 7, 2021

Jan. 7, 2021

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Bond

Jan. 7, 2021

Jan. 7, 2021

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RESPONSE to Motion re 23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer. Replies due by 1/15/2021.(Larew, James) (Entered: 01/08/2021)

Jan. 8, 2021

Jan. 8, 2021

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REPLY re 23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa.(Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/15/2021)

Jan. 15, 2021

Jan. 15, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE OF CROSS APPEAL by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer. Fee paid in the amount of $505, receipt number 0863-4372664. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Larew, James) Modified on 1/28/2021, added receipt number (kjw). (Entered: 01/22/2021)

Jan. 22, 2021

Jan. 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 42 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0863-4371832. (Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

Jan. 22, 2021

Jan. 22, 2021

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NOTIFICATION OF CROSS APPEAL and NOA Supplement by District Court Clerk to USCA re 52 Notice of Cross Appeal filed on 1/22/2021. (vr) (Entered: 01/27/2021)

Jan. 27, 2021

Jan. 27, 2021

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NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL and NOA Supplement by District Court Clerk to USCA re 51 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed on 1/22/2021. (vr) (Entered: 01/27/2021)

Jan. 27, 2021

Jan. 27, 2021

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USCA Scheduling Order as to 52 Notice of Cross Appeal, filed by Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Kelsey Drake, 51 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Bruce Harreld, Gary Barta, The University of Iowa. (vr) (Entered: 01/29/2021)

Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

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USCA Case Number 21-1203, 21-1204 for 52 Notice of Cross Appeal, filed by Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Kelsey Drake, 51 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Bruce Harreld, Gary Barta, The University of Iowa. (vr) (Entered: 01/29/2021)

Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

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ORDER denying 23 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. See Order for particulars. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 2/23/2021. (NDC) (Entered: 02/23/2021)

Feb. 23, 2021

Feb. 23, 2021

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re 40 Motion Hearing, held on December 22, 2020 before Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Court Reporter: Kelli Mulcahy, Telephone Number: (515)284-6219. Page No(s).: 99 - 206. Transcript may be viewed at court public terminal or purchased through Court Reporter before deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through court reporter, Clerk's Office, or PACER.. Redaction Request due 3/25/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/5/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/4/2021. (kmm) (Entered: 03/01/2021)

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re 36 Motion Hearing held on December 18, 2020 before Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Court Reporter: Kelli Mulcahy, Telephone Number: (515)284-6219. Page No(s).: 1 - 98. Transcript may be viewed at court public terminal or purchased through Court Reporter before deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through court reporter, Clerk's Office, or PACER.. Redaction Request due 3/25/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/5/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/4/2021. (kmm) (Entered: 03/01/2021)

March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

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MANDATE of USCA as to 52 Notice of Cross Appeal, filed by Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Kelsey Drake, 51 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Bruce Harreld, Gary Barta, The University of Iowa. (vr) (Entered: 03/02/2021)

March 2, 2021

March 2, 2021

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JUDGMENT of USCA as to 52 Notice of Cross Appeal, filed by Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Kelsey Drake, 51 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Bruce Harreld, Gary Barta, The University of Iowa. Mandate to issue forthwith. (vr) (Entered: 03/02/2021)

March 2, 2021

March 2, 2021

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First MOTION for Release of Funds re: Bond by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 3/19/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Release Bond)(Larew, James) (Entered: 03/05/2021)

March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021

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ANSWER to 9 Amended Complaint by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa.(Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) (Entered: 03/09/2021)

March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021

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TEXT ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: A Telephonic Scheduling Conference will be held on March 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. The parties shall confer and file a proposed scheduling order and discovery plan as provided under L.R. 16 by March 19, 2021. To join the conference, counsel shall call 866-590-5055 and utilize access code 8811585. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 3/10/2021. (jeb) (Entered: 03/10/2021)

March 10, 2021

March 10, 2021

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~Util - Set Hearings AND Order

March 10, 2021

March 10, 2021

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PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER AND DISCOVERY PLAN . (Larew, James) (Entered: 03/19/2021)

March 19, 2021

March 19, 2021

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RESPONSE to Motion re 62 First MOTION for Release of Funds re: Bond filed by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa. Replies due by 3/26/2021.(Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/19/2021)

March 19, 2021

March 19, 2021

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ORDER REGARDING FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE REQUIREMENTS. See order for deadlines and form. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 3/24/2021. (jeb) (Entered: 03/24/2021)

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

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68

SCHEDULING AND TRIAL SETTING ORDER. Bench Trial set to begin 7/11/2022 9:00 AM for estimated 10 days in Davenport Courthouse before Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/8/2022 1:30 PM in Davenport Courthouse before Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Initial Disclosures due by 4/28/2021. Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 5/19/2021. Motions to Add Parties due by 5/19/2021. Plaintiffs Expert Witness Disclosures due by 6/18/2021. Defendants Expert Witness Disclosures due by 8/18/2021. Plaintiffs Rebuttal Expert Witness Disclosures due by 9/17/2021. Discovery Deadline 11/19/2021. Dispositive Motion Deadline 12/17/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 3/24/2021. (jeb) (Entered: 03/24/2021)

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

PACER
67

TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr.: Scheduling Conference held on 3/24/2021. Attorney James Larew appeared for plaintiffs. Attorney Kayla Burkhiser Reynolds appeared for defendants. Scheduling order to be entered. Court Time: 16 minutes. (jeb) (Entered: 03/24/2021)

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

PACER

Scheduling Conference

March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

PACER
70

REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' RESISTANCE re 62 First MOTION for Release of Funds re: Bond filed by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer.(Larew, James) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

PACER
74

ORDER COMPELLING THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 4/7/2021. (jeb) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER
73

AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 4/7/2021. (jeb) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER
72

TEXT ORDER granting 71 Defendants' Unresisted Motion for Confidentiality Protective Order and Order Compelling Production of Documents. For the reasons set forth in the motion, the Court will enter the protective order in the form submitted except for paragraphs 3 and 12 which have been modified and the proposed order compelling the production of documents. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 4/7/2021. (jeb) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER
71

Unresisted MOTION for Protective Order by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 4/21/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER

Protective Order

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER
75

ORDER denying 62 Motion for Release of Funds. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 4/14/2021. (NDC) (Entered: 04/14/2021)

April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

PACER
77

TEXT ORDER granting 76 Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order Re: Expert Deadlines. Plaintiffs have until August 20, 2021 to designate expert witnesses and disclose their written reports; Defendants have until October 20, 2021 to designate expert witnesses and disclose their written reports; Plaintiffs have until November 19, 2021 to designate rebuttal expert witnesses and disclose their written reports. The parties have until December 3, 2021 to complete discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 6/16/2021. (jeb) (Entered: 06/16/2021)

June 16, 2021

June 16, 2021

PACER
76

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 68 Order Setting Trial and/or Final Pretrial Conference,,, Set Deadlines,,, Terminate Motions,, by Kelsey Drake, Christina Kaufman, Abbie Lyman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Miranda Vermeer.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 6/30/2021. (Larew, James) (Entered: 06/16/2021)

June 16, 2021

June 16, 2021

PACER

Amend/Correct

June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

PACER
78

TEXT ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE: A Telephonic Status Conference will be held on July 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. To join the conference, counsel shall call 866-590-5055 and utilize access code 8811585. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 7/14/2021. (jeb) (Entered: 07/14/2021)

July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

PACER

~Util - Set Hearings AND Order

July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

PACER

Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

PACER
79

Second MOTION to Compel by Gary Barta, Bruce Harreld, The University of Iowa.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 8/3/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Compelling Production of Documents)(Burkhiser Reynolds, Kayla) (Entered: 07/20/2021)

July 20, 2021

July 20, 2021

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Iowa

Case Type(s):

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 25, 2020

Closing Date: Oct. 7, 2021

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Six female athletes at the University of Iowa on behalf of all present and future UI 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 UI.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

University of Iowa, State

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Amount Defendant Pays: $399,989

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

School/University policies

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Sports

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female