Case: Brooks v. State College Area School District

COMPLAINT against State College Area School District ( Filing fee $402, Receipt Number 6040191), filed by Linnet Brooks, Aaron Brooks, Elizabeth Yoder, Megan Abplanalp, Michael Lucy. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit List, # 3 Exhibit A - League Rules, # 4 Exhibit B - SCASD IHB by-laws, # 5 Exhibit C - Club Sport Application, # 6 Exhibit D - Corp Registration, # 7 Exhibit E - Email Correspondence, # 8 Exhibit F - Email Correspondence, # 9 Exhibit G- Email Correspondence, # 10 Exhibit H - Email Correspondence, # 11 Exhibit I - Email Correspondence, # 12 Exhibit J - SCASD club list, # 13 Exhibit K - SCASD tryout notice, # 14 Exhibit L - IHC board members, # 15 Exhibit M - SCASD important docs, # 16 Exhibit N - SCASD year book, # 17 Exhibit P - Affidavit, # 18 Exhibit Q - SCASD Title IX report)(nr) (Entered: 08/25/2022)

Summons Issued as to State College Area School District and provided TO ATTORNEY ELECTRONICALLY VIA ECF for service on Defendant(s)in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS RECEIVING THE SUMMONS ELECTRONICALLY: You must print the summons and the attachment when you receive it in your e-mail and serve the complaint on all defendants in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure). (Attachments: # 1 Summons Packet) (nr) (Entered: 08/25/2022)

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Megan Abplanalp, Aaron Brooks, Linnet Brooks, Michael Lucy. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Injunction Order, # 2 Exhibit(s) table, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit(s) Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit(s) Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit(s) Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit(s) Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit(s) Exhibit L, # 15 Certificate of Service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 3 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Certificate of Service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

First MOTION for Declaratory Judgment by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order proposed order, # 2 Exhibit(s) Table, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit(s) Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit(s) Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit(s) Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit(s) Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit(s) Exhibit L, # 15 Certificate of Service Cert of service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 5 First MOTION for Declaratory Judgment filed by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Certificate of Service Cert of service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

Letter to Counsel Re: Case Assignment and Procedures. (See Letter for further details.) Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 8/31/2022. (jr) (Entered: 08/31/2022)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Status Conference scheduled for 9/1/2022 at 3:30 PM before Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann. (See Order for further details.) Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 8/31/2022. (jr) (Entered: 08/31/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher J. Conrad on behalf of State College Area School District (Conrad, Christopher) (Entered: 08/31/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob Gilboy on behalf of State College Area School District (Gilboy, Jacob) (Entered: 08/31/2022)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned by Aaron Brooks. All Defendants. (Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 09/06/2022)

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 3 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by State College Area School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit(s) Supplemental cases)(Gilboy, Jacob) (Entered: 09/15/2022)

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 5 First MOTION for Declaratory Judgment filed by State College Area School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit(s) Supplemental cases)(Gilboy, Jacob) (Entered: 09/15/2022)

REPLY BRIEF re 3 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A Pegula e-mail, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B Minutes, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C Harvey e-mail, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D IHC Admissions, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E e-mail CC)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 09/22/2022)

REPLY BRIEF re 5 First MOTION for Declaratory Judgment filed by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A e-mail Etter)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 09/22/2022)

Letter from Christopher J. Conrad, Esq. . (Conrad, Christopher) (Entered: 09/23/2022)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Status Conference scheduled for 9/30/2022 at 10:00 AM before Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann. (See Order for further details.) Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 9/28/2022. (jr) (Entered: 09/28/2022)

Letter from Christopher Conrad, Esq. . (Conrad, Christopher) (Entered: 10/03/2022)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Oral Argument on Plaintiffs' 3 motion for temporary restraining order and 5 motion for declaratory judgment is scheduled for 11/3/2022 at 10:00 AM in Williamsport - Courtroom 1 before Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann. (See Order for further details.) Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 10/4/2022. (jr) (Entered: 10/04/2022)

COURT REPORTER NOTES OF PROCEEDINGS filed by Colleen Wentz of Oral argument before Judge Matthew W. Brann on 11/03/2022. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. Section 753(b), I certify that these original notes are a true and correct record of proceedings in the United States District Court for the Middle District of PA before Judge Matthew W. Brann on 11/03/2022. By s/ Colleen Wentz. (Court Reporter Notes are viewable by court staff only). (Wentz, Colleen) (Entered: 11/03/2022)

Exhibit List by Megan Abplanalp, Aaron Brooks, Linnet Brooks, Michael Lucy, Elizabeth Yoder for Oral Argument on 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and 5 Motion for Declaratory Judgment held on 11/3/2022. (jr) (Entered: 11/03/2022)

Exhibit List by State College Area School District for Oral Argument on 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and 5 Motion for Declaratory Judgment held on 11/3/2022. (jr) (Entered: 11/03/2022)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' 5 First MOTION for Declaratory Judgment is DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 12/01/2022. (ea) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunction filed by Megan Abplanalp, Linnet Brooks, Aaron Brooks, and Michael Lucy. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 12/1/2022. (jr) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs 3 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. The Parties shall file a status report with the Court within forty-five (45) days from the date of this Order, as to the Districts efforts to comply with these directives. (See Order for further/complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 12/1/2022. (jr) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Letter Judge Brann Re Order Compliance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B)(Gilboy, Jacob) (Entered: 01/13/2023)

Letter from Plaintiffs Re Defendants non-compliance of Order of Court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A Snap Chat, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B SCASD Info, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C practice plan)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 01/19/2023)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Status Conference scheduled for 1/30/2023 at 2:30 PM before Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann. (See Order for further details.) Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 1/24/2023. (jr) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Joseph Anthony Barrett added as Mediator. (See Order for further details.) Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 2/14/2023. (jr) (Entered: 02/14/2023)

WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE - Attorney Jacob Gilboy terminated on behalf of State College Area School District. (Gilboy, Jacob) (Entered: 03/30/2023)

REPORT OF MEDIATOR (Settlement Not Reached) Mediator Joseph A. Barrett terminated.(joeb) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant shall file an Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint on or before 5/18/2023. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 4/27/2023. (jr) (Entered: 04/27/2023)

First MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 05/16/2023)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that 37 Motion to Amend/Correct is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file their motion for leave to file an amended complaint on or before 5/30/2023. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 5/17/2023 (nr) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

First MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Exhibit(s) Amended Complaint, # 5 Exhibit(s) Amended Complaint Exhibit List, # 6 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 1, # 7 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 2, # 8 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 3, # 9 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 4, # 10 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 5, # 11 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 6, # 12 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 7, # 13 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 8, # 14 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 9, # 15 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 10, # 16 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 11, # 17 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 12, # 18 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 13, # 19 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 14, # 20 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 15, # 21 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 16, # 22 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 17, # 23 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 18, # 24 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 19, # 25 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 20, # 26 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 21, # 27 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 22, # 28 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 23, # 29 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 24, # 30 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 25, # 31 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 26, # 32 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 27, # 33 Exhibit(s) Amended Comp Ex 28)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 39 First MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Brooks is instructed to file the proposed order to DOC #39 - motion for leave to file amended complaint using the civil event "Other filings / other documents / supplement" and link it to the motion. Do not refile the original motion. In the initial filing, the wrong document was uploaded as the proposed order. (jr)

Supplement by Aaron Brooks. to 39 First MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint Proposed Order. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' 39 motion for leave to file an amended complaint is GRANTED. The Plaintiff is directed to docket Plaintiffs' amended complaint. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 06/01/2023. (ea) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against State College Area School District, filed by Linnet Brooks, Aaron Brooks, Elizabeth Yoder, Megan Abplanalp, Michael Lucy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Copy of SCASD Ice Hockey Club By-laws, # 3 Exhibit 2 - SCASD Ice Hockey Club Pennsylvania cooperate registration, # 4 Exhibit 3 - State College Area School District club sports program, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Laurel Mountain League 2021-2022 playing rules, # 6 Exhibit 5 - Email exchange between Aaron Brooks to Jeff Ebeck, # 7 Exhibit 6 - Email exchange between Aaron Brooks and Deborah Campbell, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Email exchange between Jason Harvey and Peter Sides, # 9 Exhibit 8 - Email exchange between Aaron Brooks and Cami Wible, # 10 Exhibit 9 - Email exchange between Aaron Brooks and Chrissie Ebeck, # 11 Exhibit 10 - Email exchange between Aaron Brooks and Chris Weakland, # 12 Exhibit 11 - SCASD Ice Hockey Club meeting minutes May 3, # 13 Exhibit 12 - Email exchange between Bryan Lee and Chrissie Ebeck, # 14 Exhibit 13 - U.S.A. Hockey 14u practice planner, # 15 Exhibit 14 - May 18, 2022 SCASD Ice Hockey Club meeting minutes with Gary Stidsen, # 16 Exhibit 15 - Email exchange from Andrew Wilson to hockey parents, # 17 Exhibit 16 - Email exchange from Cami Wible to Andrew Wilson, # 18 Exhibit 17 - Facebook post by first middle school hockey team parent, # 19 Exhibit 18 - Email exchange between Chrissie Ebeck and Jason Harvey, # 20 Exhibit 19 - Email exchange between Linnet Brooks and Carline Crevecoeur, # 21 Exhibit 20 - SCASD Title IX grievance report, # 22 Exhibit 21 - Snap Chat message from 1st middle school team boys directed at Plaintiffs, # 23 Exhibit 22 - SafeSport bullying flyer, # 24 Exhibit 23 - Email from SCASD to parents who may be interested in ice hockey for their students, # 25 Exhibit 24 - Email from SCASD to parents who may be interested in ice hockey for their students, # 26 Exhibit 25 - SCASD Ice Hockey Club calendar, # 27 Exhibit 26 - Facebook post by Linnet Brooks regarding second middle school team, # 28 Exhibit 27 - SCASD Booster Club guidelines, # 29 Exhibit 28 - SCASD Parent/Player Handbook)(Brooks, Aaron) Modified on 6/15/2023 (ea). (Entered: 06/12/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Richard Barnes on behalf of State College Area School District Ice Hockey Club, Chrissie Ebeck, Gary Stidsen (Barnes, Matthew) (Entered: 06/14/2023)

MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Order on Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Chrissie Ebeck, State College Area School District Ice Hockey Club, Gary Stidsen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Barnes, Matthew) (Entered: 06/14/2023)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 45 MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Order on Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Chrissie Ebeck, State College Area School District Ice Hockey Club, Gary Stidsen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A-C)(Barnes, Matthew) (Entered: 06/14/2023)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by State College Area School District. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Conrad, Christopher) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 47 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by State College Area School District.(Conrad, Christopher) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

MOTION in Limine to Admit Portions of Defendants' Settlement Proposal by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed order, # 2 Certificate of Nonconcurrence NonConcurrence, # 3 Certificate of Service Service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 06/27/2023)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 49 MOTION in Limine to Admit Portions of Defendants' Settlement Proposal filed by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 2, # 3 Certificate of Service Service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 06/27/2023)

MOTION for Extension of Time to to file a responsive brief by Aaron Brooks. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed order, # 2 Certificate of Nonconcurrence NonConcurrence, # 3 Certificate of Service Service)(Brooks, Aaron) (Entered: 06/27/2023)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that 51 Motion to Extend Time to file briefs is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file their briefs in opposition to Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration and Motion to Dismiss within fourteen (14) days after this Court's decision on Plaintiff's Motion to Admit Evident is docketed. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 06/27/2023. (ea) (Entered: 06/27/2023)

STIPULATION by Chrissie Ebeck, State College Area School District Ice Hockey Club, Gary Stidsen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Stipulated Order)(Barnes, Matthew) (Entered: 06/28/2023)

ORDER re 53 Stipulation - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants State College Area School District Ice Hockey Club, Chrissie Ebeck, and Gary Stidsen (Added Defendants) need not file a responsive pleading to the Amended Complaint prior to resolution of their Motion for Reconsideration (Doc. 45 ). In the event Added Defendants remain parties to this action following resolution of their Motion for Reconsideration, Added Defendants shall have twenty-one (21) days form the docketing of the Courts Order resolving the Motion for Reconsideration to file their responsive pleading to Plaintiffs Amended Complaint. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 6/29/2023. (nr) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: 49 MOTION in Limine to Admit Portions of Defendants' Settlement Proposal filed by Aaron Brooks. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 10/30/2023. (jr)

MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re 45 MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Order on Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Gary Stidsen, Chrissie Ebeck, State College Area School District Ice Hockey Club. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 12/1/2023. (ea)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant State College Area School District Ice Hockey Club's 45 Motion for Reconsideration is GRANTED. All claims against Defendant State College Area School District Ice Hockey Club are stricken from Plaint iff's 43 Amended Complaint. Defendant State College Area School District Ice Hockey Club is dismissed from the case. Defendant Chrissie Ebeck and Gary Stiden's 45 Motion for Reconsideration is DENIED. Defendants Chrissie Ebeck and Gary Stidsen must file their responsive pleadings within 21 days from the date of this Order. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 12/1/2023. (ea)

MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: 47 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by State College Area School District. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 12/18/2023. (jr)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant State College Area School District's 47 Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED with prejudice as to Claims III, IV, and V of the amended complaint and DENIED as to Claims I and II of the amended complaint. Defendant's answer to the amended complaint is due no later than fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 12/18/2023. (jr)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant's Chrissie Ebeck and Gary Stidsen's 74 Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED with prejudice as to Count I (monetary Damages for Violations of Title IX). Defendants Chrissie Ebeck and Gary Stidsen's 74 Motion to Dismiss is DENIED as to the following claims: Count II and Count V. Defendants Chrissie Ebeck and Gary Stidsen's answer to the amended complaint is due no later than 14 days from the date of this Order. (See Order for further details.) Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 1/17/2024. (ea)