Case: Wadley v. University of Iowa

4:20-cv-00366 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

Filed Date: Nov. 12, 2020

Closed Date: March 30, 2023

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Case Summary

This is a case about racial discrimination and race-based threats on the University of Iowa football team. On November 12, 2020, a group of thirteen Black former and current Iowa football players filed this lawsuit in the Iowa District Court for the State of Iowa, Polk County (a state trial court). However, shortly after, on December 1, 2020, the defendants successfully removed the case to a federal court, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, Central Division. The…

The football players alleged that Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Christopher Doyle enabled bullying, disparate treatment, discrimination, and threats. A 2019 internal diversity task force and a 2020 law firm report both confirmed the discrimination, but Ferentz and other team leadership did not make changes. The players' Complaint levied eight claims against the University of Iowa, the State of Iowa, and associated actors, such as the Board of Regents and various coaches and athletic staff. Plaintiffs alleged deprivations of constitutional rights as well as violations of Title VI. Represented by private law firms, the football players sought actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, plus attorney's fees and costs; declaratory judgment; injunctive relief requiring the University to implement policies and procedures to halt and prevent discrimination, and equitable remedies including mandatory anti-racist training, a board of African-American advisors to monitor the program, tuition waivers for any non-graduating African-American athletes who attended Iowa during Ferentz's tenure, and any other necessary steps to cease discrimination.

On December 14, 2020, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. The motion to dismiss also alleged that the statute of limitations had expired. The players filed a First Amended Complaint on January 13, 2021. In response, the defendants filed a new motion to dismiss on January 25, 2021.

On May 6, 2021, Judge Rose analyzed various statutes of limitations and the sufficiency of the facts, ultimately dismissing many but not all claims on one of these two grounds. She dismissed five plaintiffs who had graduated more than four years ago and dismissed most of the athletic staff defendants, including Head Coach Ferentz, but not Head of Strength and Conditioning Coach Doyle. Of the original eight claims, she retained two: the racially hostile educational environment claim and the deprivation of the right to make and enforce contracts per 42 USC § 1981. The first claim could only be brought by players who had graduated within two years. The second claim could only be brought by players who had graduated within four years, and could not be brought against the University's Athletics Director. 2021 WL 10257221.

For the next year or so, the parties engaged in discovery. On August 19, 2022, the players filed a Second Amended Complaint to remove the previously dismissed claims and to add two new claims. The first new claim was that three athletic staff members violated the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause by depriving the players equal educational opportunities. The second new claim reinstated Head Coach Ferentz as a defendant and alleged that he failed to train and supervise staff and employees.

Soon after, on September 2, 2022, various defendants filed separate motions to dismiss the amended complaint. Further, on September 12, 2022, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Doyle filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the claims did not have merit and that in any case, he was entitled to qualified immunity. The next day, numerous defendants filed motions to stay discovery pending the qualified immunity issue. In response, the players argued on September 27 that the stay request was discovery obstruction. The players responded to the motion for summary judgment on October 4, 2022. After additional briefing by the defendants, the Court held hearings and oral arguments on December 28, 2022 and January 11, 2023.

In late February of 2023, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the athletic staff members as defendants. The parties signed a settlement agreement on February 23, 2023 and notified the Court of this on March 6, 2023. The settlement called for a $4.2 million payment to plaintiffs, with the state of Iowa paying $2 million and the Iowa athletics department paying the balance. Additionally, the University agreed to commit $90,000 to support graduate or professional school tuition expenses and fees for the players who sued — including books but excluding housing and meals. The University also agreed to provide the players in the lawsuit with a year of mental health counseling and to support registration and travel fees for up to 10 student-athletes interested in participating in the annual Black Student Athlete Summit annually through 2026. Lastly, the University hired a DEI expert to help the athletics department with operationalizing its current five-year diversity, equity and inclusion strategic plan.

As a result of the settlement agreement, the Court dismissed all the claims with prejudice, with all parties to pay their own costs and fees, on March 30, 2023.

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Baker, Cameron A. (Iowa)

Brown, Brandon John (Iowa)

Dennie, Christian (Iowa)

Heckenkemper, Kymberli Jan-Miyoko (Iowa)

Attorney for Defendant

Deist, Christopher Jordan (Iowa)

Judge(s)

Rose, Stephanie Marie (Iowa)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Baker, Cameron A. (Iowa)

Brown, Brandon John (Iowa)

Dennie, Christian (Iowa)

Heckenkemper, Kymberli Jan-Miyoko (Iowa)

Kane, Patrick M. (Iowa)

Mate-Kodjo, Beatriz Andrea (Iowa)

Matthews, La-Deidre D. (Iowa)

McIlwain, Mitchel Kevin (Iowa)

Parrish, Alfredo G. (Iowa)

Rattliffe, Maliya Gabrielle (Iowa)

Solomon-Simmons, Damario Donti (Iowa)

Traynor, Sarah Mackenzie (Iowa)

Attorney for Defendant

Deist, Christopher Jordan (Iowa)

Hill, William A. (Iowa)

Langholz, Samuel P. (Iowa)

Lindberg, Jennifer Erin (Iowa)

Nathan, Erin R. (Iowa)

Peterzalek, Jeffrey C. (Iowa)

Stone, Jeffrey A. (Iowa)

Stone, Roger W. (Iowa)

Thompson, Jeffrey S. (Iowa)

White, James W. (Iowa)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1-1 4:20-cv-00366 LACL149143	Petition at Law Iowa state trial court	Dec. 1, 2020	Dec. 1, 2020 Complaint
31 4:20-cv-00366	Order on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss	May 6, 2021	May 6, 2021 Order/Opinion 2021 WL 2021
133 4:20-cv-00366	Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint	Aug. 19, 2022	Aug. 19, 2022 Complaint
4:20-cv-00366	Compromise Settlement Agreement	Feb. 27, 2023	Feb. 27, 2023 Settlement Agreement

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Last updated March 9, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Raimond Braithwaite, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, University of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Gary Barta, Kirk Ferentz, Brian Ferentz from Iowa District Court in and for Polk County, case number LACL149143. Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 402, receipt number IAS400023185., filed by Raimond Braithwaite, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, University of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Gary Barta, Kirk Ferentz, Brian Ferentz. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 3/1/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Supplement LR 81(a) Removal List, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Thompson, Jeffrey) Modified on 12/3/2020 updated payment info (slg). (Entered: 12/01/2020) 1 Exhibit 1 View on Clearinghouse 2 Supplement LR 81(a) Removal List View on RECAP 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP	Dec. 1, 2020	Dec. 1, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE by Gary Barta, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Raimond Braithwaite, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa (Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/01/2020)	Dec. 1, 2020	Dec. 1, 2020 PACER
	Judge Stephanie M. Rose added. Senior Judge James E. Gritzner no longer assigned to case. (slg)	Dec. 1, 2020	Dec. 1, 2020 PACER
3	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: 0863-4332549 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Darian Cooper, Maurice Fleming, Javon Foy, Andre Harris, Terrence Harris, Marcel Joly, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Reggie Spearman, Laron Taylor, Akrum Wadley. (Solomon-Simmons, Damario) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
4	TEXT ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Damario Solomon-Simmons. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 12/11/2020. (slg) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
5	NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Jordan Deist on behalf of All Defendants (Deist, Christopher) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
6	NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel P. Langholz on behalf of All Defendants (Langholz, Samuel) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
	Appear Pro Hac Vice	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
7	NOTICE of Appearance by William A. Hill on behalf of All Defendants (Hill, William) (Entered: 12/14/2020)	Dec. 14, 2020	Dec. 14, 2020 PACER
8	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: 0863-4335674 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Darian Cooper, Maurice Fleming, Javon Foy, Andre Harris, Terrence Harris, Marcel Joly, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Reggie Spearman, Laron Taylor, Akrum Wadley. (McIlwain, Mitchel) (Entered: 12/14/2020)	Dec. 14, 2020	Dec. 14, 2020 PACER
9	TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Mitchel Kevin McIlwain. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 12/14/2020. (kjw) (Entered: 12/14/2020)	Dec. 14, 2020	Dec. 14, 2020 PACER
10	MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Gary Barta, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Raimond Braithwaite, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa. Responses due by 12/28/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Defendants' MTD)(Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/14/2020) 1 Brief in Support of Defendants' MTD View on RECAP	Dec. 14, 2020	Dec. 14, 2020 RECAP
	Appear Pro Hac Vice	Dec. 14, 2020	Dec. 14, 2020 PACER
11	Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Darian Cooper, Maurice Fleming, Javon Foy, Andre Harris, Terrence Harris, Marcel Joly, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Reggie Spearman, Laron Taylor, Akrum Wadley.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 1/4/2021. (Solomon-Simmons, Damario) (Entered: 12/21/2020)	Dec. 21, 2020	Dec. 21, 2020 RECAP
12	TEXT ORDER granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs may have to and including 1/11/2021 to respond to 10 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 12/21/2020. (bam) (Entered: 12/21/2020)	Dec. 21, 2020	Dec. 21, 2020 PACER
	Extension of Time to File	Dec. 21, 2020	Dec. 21, 2020 PACER
13	Unresisted MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Darian Cooper, Maurice Fleming, Javon Foy, Andre Harris, Terrence Harris, Marcel Joly, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Reggie Spearman, Laron Taylor, Akrum Wadley.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 1/25/2021. (Attachments: # 1 First Amended Complaint)(Parrish, Alfredo) (Entered: 01/11/2021) 1 First Amended Complaint View on RECAP	Jan. 11, 2021	Jan. 11, 2021 RECAP
14	TEXT ORDER granting 13 Motion to Amend Pleadings and directing the Clerk of Court to detach and file the First Amended Complaint. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 1/12/2021. (bam) (Entered: 01/12/2021)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
	Amend/Correct	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
15	FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Aaron Mends, Brandon Simon, Javon Foy, Laron Taylor, Reggie Spearman, Jonathan Parker, Maurice Fleming, Darian Cooper, Terrence Harris, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Akrum Wadley, Marcel Joly, Andre Harris. (kmc) (Entered: 01/13/2021)	Jan. 13, 2021	Jan. 13, 2021 RECAP
16	MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Gary Barta, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Raimond Braithwaite, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa. Responses due by 2/8/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Defendants' MTD Plaintiffs' 1st Amended Complaint)(Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/25/2021) 1 Brief in Support of Defendants' MTD Plaintiffs' 1st Amended Complaint View on RECAP	Jan. 25, 2021	Jan. 25, 2021 RECAP
17	Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Akrum Wadley.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 2/22/2021. (Parrish, Alfredo) (Entered: 02/08/2021)	Feb. 8, 2021	Feb. 8, 2021 RECAP
18	TEXT ORDER Granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs may have to and including 2/22/2021 to file their response to 16 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 2/9/2021. (bam) (Entered: 02/09/2021)	Feb. 9, 2021	Feb. 9, 2021 PACER
	Extension of Time to File	Feb. 9, 2021	Feb. 9, 2021 PACER
19	Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Akrum Wadley.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 3/8/2021. (Parrish, Alfredo) (Entered: 02/22/2021)	Feb. 22, 2021	Feb. 22, 2021 RECAP
20	TEXT ORDER Granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs may have to and including 3/1/2021 to file their response to 16 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 2/22/2021. (bam) (Entered: 02/22/2021)	Feb. 22, 2021	Feb. 22, 2021 PACER
	Extension of Time to File	Feb. 22, 2021	Feb. 22, 2021 PACER
21	Joint MOTION for Scheduling Conference by Gary Barta, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Raimond Braithwaite, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 3/15/2021. (Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/01/2021)	March 1, 2021	March 1, 2021 RECAP
22	RESPONSE to Motion re 16 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Darian Cooper, Maurice Fleming, Javon Foy, Andre Harris, Terrence Harris, Marcel Joly, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Reggie Spearman, Laron Taylor, Akrum Wadley. Replies due by 3/8/2021.(Parrish, Alfredo) (Entered: 03/01/2021)	March 1, 2021	March 1, 2021 RECAP
23	TEXT ORDER granting 21 Motion. A Telephonic Status Conference is set for 3/15/2021 at 10:30 AM. The Court will discuss setting deadlines in the case at the the status conference. Counsel shall call 1-877-336-1829 and enter code 1176783 to join the call. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 3/2/2021. (bam) (Entered: 03/02/2021)	March 2, 2021	March 2, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 3/15/2021 10:30 AM before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams. Counsel shall call 1-877-336-1829 and enter code 1176783. (bam)	March 2, 2021	March 2, 2021 PACER
	Miscellaneous Relief	March 2, 2021	March 2, 2021 PACER
24	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Gary Barta, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Raimond Braithwaite, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 3/19/2021. (Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/05/2021)	March 5, 2021	March 5, 2021 RECAP
25	TEXT ORDER Granting in Part and Denying in Part 24 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The Court finds good cause for the following extension: Defendants deadline to Reply to 22 Response is 3/19/2021. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 3/8/2021. (bam) (Entered: 03/08/2021)	March 8, 2021	March 8, 2021 PACER
	Extension of Time to File	March 8, 2021	March 8, 2021 PACER
26	TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams: Telephonic Status Conference held on 3/15/2021. Attorneys Alfredo G. Parrish, Brandon John Brown, and Damario Donti Solomon-Simmons appeared for Plaintiffs. Attorney Jeffrey C. Peterzalek appeared for Defendants. Status of the case discussed. Separate order to follow. Total Court Time: 11 minutes. (bam) (Entered: 03/15/2021)	March 15, 2021	March 15, 2021 PACER
27	TEXT ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE. A Telephonic Status Conference is set for 5/11/2021 at 10:00 AM before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams. Counsel shall call 1-877-336-1829 and enter code 1176783 to join the call. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 3/15/2021. (bam) (Entered: 03/15/2021)	March 15, 2021	March 15, 2021 PACER
	Status Conference	March 15, 2021	March 15, 2021 PACER
	~Util - Set Hearings AND Order	March 15, 2021	March 15, 2021 PACER
28	Unresisted MOTION to file overlength brief by Gary Barta, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Raimond Braithwaite, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 4/2/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Defendants' MTD)(Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/19/2021)	March 19, 2021	March 19, 2021 PACER
29	TEXT ORDER Granting 28 Motion to File Overlength Brief and directing the Clerk of Court to detach and file the Reply Brief. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 3/19/2021. (bam) (Entered: 03/19/2021)	March 19, 2021	March 19, 2021 PACER
	File Overlength Brief	March 19, 2021	March 19, 2021 PACER
30	REPLY re 16 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Gary Barta, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Raimond Braithwaite, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa. (kjw) (Entered: 03/22/2021)	March 22, 2021	March 22, 2021 RECAP
31	ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 16 ; Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 10 is denied as moot. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Stephanie M. Rose on 5/6/2021. (mne) (Entered: 05/06/2021)	May 6, 2021	May 6, 2021 Clearinghouse
32	TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams: Telephonic Status Conference held on 5/11/2021. Attorneys Alfredo G. Parrish, Brandon John Brown, and Damario Donti Solomon-Simmons appeared for Plaintiffs. Attorney Jeffrey C. Peterzalek appeared for Defendants. Status of the case discussed. Separate order to follow. Total Court Time: 16 minutes. (bam) (Entered: 05/11/2021)	May 11, 2021	May 11, 2021 PACER
33	TEXT ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. A Telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for 5/26/2021 at 9:30 AM before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams. Counsel shall call 1-877-336-1829 and enter code 1176783. The Parties shall file a proposed scheduling order and discovery plan as provided in L.R. 16 by 5/21/2021. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 5/11/2021. (bam) (Entered: 05/11/2021)	May 11, 2021	May 11, 2021 PACER
	Status Conference	May 11, 2021	May 11, 2021 PACER
	~Util - Set Hearings AND Order	May 11, 2021	May 11, 2021 PACER
34	Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 15 Amended Complaint, by Gary Barta, Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, University of Iowa.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. (Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/19/2021)	May 19, 2021	May 19, 2021 RECAP
35	TEXT ORDER Granting 34 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer re 15 Amended Complaint. Defendants may have to and including 6/7/2021 to file an answer to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 5/19/2021. (bam) (Entered: 05/19/2021)	May 19, 2021	May 19, 2021 PACER
	Extension of Time to Answer	May 19, 2021	May 19, 2021 PACER
36	PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER AND DISCOVERY PLAN . (Brown, Brandon) (Entered: 05/21/2021)	May 21, 2021	May 21, 2021 RECAP
37	TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 5/26/2021. Attorney Alfredo G. Parrish appeared for Plaintiffs. Attorney Jeffrey C. Peterzalek appeared for Defendants. Status of the case discussed. Separate orders to follow. Total Court Time: 27 minutes. (bam) (Entered: 05/26/2021)	May 26, 2021	May 26, 2021 PACER
38	ORDER Adopting 36 PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER AND DISCOVERY PLAN: Initial Disclosures Deadline 6/18/2021. Motions to Add Parties due by 11/22/2021. Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 11/22/2021. Plaintiffs Expert Witness Disclosures due by 9/21/2021. Defendants Expert Witness Disclosures due by 11/22/2021. Plaintiffs Rebuttal Witness Disclosures due by 12/21/2021. Discovery Deadline 8/2/2022. Dispositive Motion Deadline 10/3/2022. Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/16/2023 10:30 AM in Des Moines Courthouse before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams. Jury Trial set for 3/6/2023 09:00 AM in Des Moines Courthouse before Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Estimated trial length of 10 days. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 5/26/2021. (bam) (Entered: 05/26/2021)	May 26, 2021	May 26, 2021 RECAP
39	ORDER REGARDING FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE REQUIREMENTS. See Order for particulars. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 5/26/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Fillable Order, # 2 Supplement JERS Instructions) (bam) (Entered: 05/26/2021) 1 Supplement Fillable Order View on PACER 2 Supplement JERS Instructions View on PACER	May 26, 2021	May 26, 2021 PACER
40	ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCES. See Order for particulars. Telephonic Status Conferences set for: 10/19/2021 at 10:30 AM; 12/21/2021 at 10:30 AM; 2/23/2022 at 10:30 AM; 4/19/2022 at 10:30 AM; 6/15/2022 at 10:30 AM; and 8/18/2022 at 10:30 AM before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams. Counsel shall call 1-877-336-1829 and enter code 1176783 to join the calls. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 5/26/2021. (bam) (Entered: 05/26/2021)	May 26, 2021	May 26, 2021 RECAP
41	PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER AND DISCOVERY PLAN . (Peterzalek, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/26/2021)	May 26, 2021	May 26, 2021 RECAP
42	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: 0863-4499102 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Darian Cooper, Maurice Fleming, Javon Foy, Andre Harris, Terrence Harris, Marcel Joly, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Reggie Spearman, Laron Taylor, Akrum Wadley. (Heckenkemper, Kymberli) (Entered: 05/26/2021)	May 26, 2021	May 26, 2021 RECAP
	Scheduling Conference	May 26, 2021	May 26, 2021 PACER
43	TEXT ORDER granting 42 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kymberli J.M. Heckenkemper. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 5/27/2021. (kjw) (Entered: 05/27/2021)	May 27, 2021	May 27, 2021 PACER
	Appear Pro Hac Vice	May 27, 2021	May 27, 2021 PACER
44	NOTICE by Darian Cooper, Javon Foy, Marcel Joly, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Akrum Wadley of Subpoenas Duces Tecum to Non-Parties (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Subpoena to Jacksonville Jaguars, # 2 Exhibit Subpoena to Urban Meyer)(Heckenkemper, Kymberli) (Entered: 06/04/2021) 1 Exhibit Subpoena to Jacksonville Jaguars View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Subpoena to Urban Meyer View on RECAP	June 4, 2021	June 4, 2021 RECAP
45	ANSWER to 15 Amended Complaint, by Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, University of Iowa.(Peterzalek, Jeffrey) (Entered: 06/07/2021)	June 7, 2021	June 7, 2021 RECAP
46	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney M. Kevin McIlwain by Darian Cooper, Maurice Fleming, Javon Foy, Andre Harris, Terrence Harris, Marcel Joly, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Reggie Spearman, Laron Taylor, Akrum Wadley.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 9/3/2021. (McIlwain, Mitchel) Modified on 8/23/2021 termed motion granted in Text Order 47 (kjw). (Entered: 08/20/2021)	Aug. 20, 2021	Aug. 20, 2021 RECAP
47	TEXT ORDER Granting 46 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney M. Kevin Mcllwain may be removed as counsel for Plaintiff. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 8/23/2021. (jsa) (Entered: 08/23/2021)	Aug. 23, 2021	Aug. 23, 2021 PACER
	Order	Aug. 23, 2021	Aug. 23, 2021 PACER
48	Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time For Scheduling Order/R16 Deadlines for Identification & Reports of Experts by Darian Cooper, Maurice Fleming, Javon Foy, Andre Harris, Terrence Harris, Marcel Joly, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Reggie Spearman, Laron Taylor, Akrum Wadley.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 9/29/2021. (Heckenkemper, Kymberli) (Entered: 09/15/2021)	Sept. 15, 2021	Sept. 15, 2021 PACER
49	TEXT ORDER GRANTING 48 Motion for Extension of Time of R16/Scheduling Order Deadlines. The Court finds good cause to extend the following deadlines: Plaintiffs Expert Witness Disclosures due by 12/20/2021. Defendants Expert Witness Disclosures due by 2/18/2022. Plaintiffs Rebuttal Witness Disclosures due by 3/18/2022. All other deadlines remain as set. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 9/16/2021. (jsa) (Entered: 09/16/2021)	Sept. 16, 2021	Sept. 16, 2021 PACER
	Extension of R16/Scheduline Order Deadlines	Sept. 16, 2021	Sept. 16, 2021 PACER
50	NOTICE of Appearance by Roger W Stone on behalf of Brian Ferentz (Stone, Roger) (Entered: 09/23/2021)	Sept. 23, 2021	Sept. 23, 2021 RECAP
51	MOTION to Quash by Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, University of Iowa.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 10/7/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/23/2021) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP	Sept. 23, 2021	Sept. 23, 2021 RECAP
52	TEXT ORDER directing Plaintiff to respond to 51 Motion to Quash by Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, University of Iowa by 10/4/2021. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 9/23/2021. (jsa) (Entered: 09/23/2021)	Sept. 23, 2021	Sept. 23, 2021 PACER
	Order	Sept. 23, 2021	Sept. 23, 2021 PACER
53	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney on behalf of Defendants by Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 10/14/2021. (Hill, William) (Entered: 09/30/2021)	Sept. 30, 2021	Sept. 30, 2021 PACER
54	TEXT ORDER Granting 53 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Clerk may terminate the appearance of Mr. Hill. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 10/1/2021. (jsa) (Entered: 10/01/2021)	Oct. 1, 2021	Oct. 1, 2021 PACER
	Withdraw as Attorney	Oct. 1, 2021	Oct. 1, 2021 PACER
55	RESPONSE to Motion re 51 MOTION to Quash filed by Darian Cooper, Maurice Fleming, Javon Foy, Andre Harris, Terrence Harris, Marcel Joly, Kevonte Martin-Manley, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Reggie Spearman, Laron Taylor, Akrum Wadley. Replies due by 10/12/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Heckenkemper, Kymberli) (Entered: 10/04/2021) 1 Exhibit View on RECAP 2 Exhibit View on RECAP	Oct. 4, 2021	Oct. 4, 2021 RECAP
56	REPLY in support of Motion to Quash Notices of Depositions and for Protective Order - Hearing Requested re 51 MOTION to Quash filed by Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Raimond Braithwaite, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, Kirk Ferentz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Kirl Ferenz, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Brian Ferenz)(Peterzalek, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/06/2021) 1 Exhibit Declaration of Kirl Ferenz View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Declaration of Brian Ferenz View on RECAP	Oct. 6, 2021	Oct. 6, 2021 RECAP
57	ORDER GRANTING 51 MOTION TO QUASH NOTICES OF DEPOSITIONS AND FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER. See Order for particulars. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 10/7/2021. (jsa) (Entered: 10/07/2021)	Oct. 7, 2021	Oct. 7, 2021 RECAP
58	Unresisted MOTION Compelling Production of Documents by Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, University of Iowa.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 10/26/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Thompson, Jeffrey) Modified on 10/12/2021 Changed to Motion to Compel only(don). (Entered: 10/12/2021) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Oct. 12, 2021	Oct. 12, 2021 RECAP
59	MOTION for Protective Order by Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, University of Iowa.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 10/26/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Thompson, Jeffrey) Modified on 10/12/2021 Changed to Motion for Protective Order only(don). (Entered: 10/12/2021) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Oct. 12, 2021	Oct. 12, 2021 RECAP
60	ORDER GRANTING 58 Motion to Compel. See Order for particulars. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 10/12/2021. (jsa) (Entered: 10/12/2021)	Oct. 12, 2021	Oct. 12, 2021 RECAP
61	ORDER GRANTING 59 Motion for Protective Order. See Order for particulars. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 10/12/2021. (jsa) Modified on 10/12/2021 (jsa). (Entered: 10/12/2021)	Oct. 12, 2021	Oct. 12, 2021 RECAP
62	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Akrum Wadley.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 10/29/2021. (Parrish, Alfredo) (Entered: 10/15/2021)	Oct. 15, 2021	Oct. 15, 2021 RECAP
63	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Akrum Wadley.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 10/29/2021. (Brown, Brandon) (Entered: 10/15/2021)	Oct. 15, 2021	Oct. 15, 2021 RECAP
64	STATUS REPORT by Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, University of Iowa. (Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/15/2021)	Oct. 15, 2021	Oct. 15, 2021 RECAP
65	TEXT ORDER REGARDING 62 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Court will rule on 62 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Mr. Parrish and Mr. Brown once new local counsel has filed an appearance in this case. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 10/18/2021. (jsa) (Entered: 10/18/2021)	Oct. 18, 2021	Oct. 18, 2021 PACER
	Order	Oct. 18, 2021	Oct. 18, 2021 PACER
66	TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams: A Telephonic Status Conference was held on 10/19/2021. Attorneys Brandon John Brown, Damario Donti Solomon-Simmons, and Kymberli Jan-Miyoko Heckenkemper appeared for Plaintiffs. Attorneys Jeffrey S. Thompson and Jeffrey C. Peterzalek appeared for Defendants. Status of the case discussed. Total Court Time: 12 minutes. (jsa) (Entered: 10/19/2021)	Oct. 19, 2021	Oct. 19, 2021 PACER
	Status Conference	Oct. 19, 2021	Oct. 19, 2021 PACER
67	Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 38 Order Regarding Proposed Scheduling Order and Discovery Plan,,, by Board of Regents of The State of Iowa, Christopher Doyle, Brian Ferentz, University of Iowa.Motions referred to Helen C. Adams. Responses due by 11/5/2021. (Thompson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/22/2021)	Oct. 22, 2021	Oct. 22, 2021 RECAP
68	TEXT ORDER granting 67 Motion to Amend/Correct 38 Order Regarding Proposed Scheduling Order and Discovery Plan. The Court finds good cause to extend the following deadlines: Motion to Amend pleadings deadline 4/8/2022; Plaintiffs Expert Witness deadline 5/2/2022; Defendants Expert Witness deadline 7/5/2022; Plaintiffs Rebuttal Expert Witness deadline 8/1/2022; Discovery deadline 9/13/2022; and Motion to Add Parties deadline 2/10/2022. All other deadlines remain as previously set. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 10/25/2021. (jsa) Modified on 10/25/2021 (jsa). (Entered: 10/25/2021)	Oct. 25, 2021	Oct. 25, 2021 PACER
	Amend/Correct	Oct. 25, 2021	Oct. 25, 2021 PACER
69	NOTICE of Appearance by Beatriz Andrea Mate-Kodjo on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mate-Kodjo, Beatriz) (Entered: 11/11/2021)	Nov. 11, 2021	Nov. 11, 2021 RECAP
70	TEXT ORDER granting 62 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney ; granting 63 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Clerk may terminate the appearance of Mr. Parrish and Mr. Brown. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 11/12/2021. (k) (Entered: 11/12/2021)	Nov. 12, 2021	Nov. 12, 2021 PACER
	Withdraw as Attorney AND Withdraw as Attorney	Nov. 12, 2021	Nov. 12, 2021 PACER
71	TEXT ORDER CONTINUING STATUS CONFERENCE. Due to the Court's schedule, the Status Conference originally set for 12/21/2021 is RESET to 12/15/2021 at 11:00 AM, also to be conducted by telephone. Counsel should call 1-877-336-1829 and enter access code 1176783 at the prompt to be joined with the call. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams on 11/29/2021. (jsa) (Entered: 11/29/2021)	Nov. 29, 2021	Nov. 29, 2021 PACER
	Order	Nov. 29, 2021	Nov. 29, 2021 PACER
72	STATUS REPORT (Agenda for Status Conference) by Darian Cooper, Javon Foy, Marcel Joly, Aaron Mends, Jonathan Parker, Brandon Simon, Akrum Wadley. (Heckenkemper, Kymberli) (Entered: 12/14/2021)	Dec. 14, 2021	Dec. 14, 2021 RECAP
73	TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Helen C. Adams: Telephonic Status Conference held on 12/15/2021. Attorneys Beatriz Andrea Mate-Kodjo and Damario Donti Solomon-Simmons appeared for Plaintiffs. Attorneys Jeffrey S. Thompson and Jeffrey C. Peterzalek appeared for Defendants. Status of the case discussed. Separate orders to follow. Total Court Time: 20 minutes. (jsa) (Entered: 12/15/2021)	Dec. 15, 2021	Dec. 15, 2021 PACER