Case: Graham v. Vassar College

7:23-cv-07692 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Aug. 30, 2023

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Case Summary

On August 30, 2023, five women filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Vassar College, alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the New York State Equal Pay Law, and the New York State Human Rights Law. All five plaintiffs were current or former full professors at the college, and Plaintiffs filed on behalf of themselves and all other similarly situated women currently or formerly employed by Vassar as full professors between May 14, 2015 through the resolution of this action. Plaintiffs were represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP and Equal Rights Advocates, a nonprofit organization. The case was assigned to Judge Cathy Seibel and Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik.

Plaintiffs raised five claims: 1) Vassar intentionally discriminated against Plaintiffs and the Class in violation of Title VII; 2) Vassar’s compensation, promotion, and evaluation policies and practices had an adverse impact on Plaintiffs and the Class in violation of Title VII; 3) Vassar failed to pay female and male full professors equal wages for performing substantially similar work in violation of the New York Equal Pay Law; 4) Vassar intentionally discriminated against Plaintiffs and the Class in violation of the New York State Human Rights Law; and 5) Vassar’s use of discriminatory policies and practices had an adverse impact on the Plaintiffs and the Class in violation of the New York State Human Rights Law. Plaintiffs sought all wages, including interest and benefits, due to Plaintiffs and class members in an amount to be determined at trial; all other damages sustained as a result of Vassar’s conduct; exemplary and punitive damages in an amount commensurate with Vassar’s ability to pay and to deter future conduct; declaratory relief; preliminary and permanent injunctive relief enjoining Vassar from violating federal and state laws by paying its female full professors lower wages than it paid their male counterparts for substantially similar work and from employing policies and practices that have a disparate impact on women; reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs; and pre-judgment and post-judgment interest. On December 19, 2023, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that retained the same parties and claims, but added additional factual background information.

On October 13, 2023, Vassar College sought permission to file a motion to dismiss.

On December 19, 2023, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that retained the same parties and claims, but added additional factual background information. Vassar College sought to dismiss the first amended complaint on January 2, 2024.

Plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint on January 30, 2024. The second amended complaint included additional factual information regarding Plaintiffs’ specific experiences with discriminatory promotion delays, unfair evaluations, and salary negotiation restrictions implemented by the Defendant. Vassar College filed a motion to dismiss the second amended complaint on February 13, 2024.

On September 12, 2024, the court denied Vassar College’s motion to dismiss.

As of April 12, 2026, this case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Kelli Wilkes (8/18/2026)

Brillian Bao (10/22/2023)

Liat Sinclair (4/12/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bendor, Catherine Anne (New York)

Cheng, Connie C (New York)

Dermody, Kelly (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Ayers-Mann, John (New York)

Gagnon, Matthew James (New York)

Judge(s)

Seibel, Cathy (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bendor, Catherine Anne (New York)

Cheng, Connie C (New York)

Dermody, Kelly (New York)

Geman, Rachel (New York)

Lamy, Michelle (New York)

Moldovan, Jessica A. (New York)

Shaver, Anne B. (New York)

Stender, Jessica (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Ayers-Mann, John (New York)

Gagnon, Matthew James (New York)

Lapp, Richard Burk (New York)

Olson, Camille Annette (New York)

Papasevastos, Maria (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 7:23-cv-07692	Class Action Complaint	Aug. 30, 2023	Aug. 30, 2023 Complaint
34 7:23-cv-07692	First Amended Class Action Complaint	Dec. 19, 2023	Dec. 19, 2023 Complaint
39 7:23-cv-07692	Second Amended Class Action Complaint	Jan. 30, 2024	Jan. 30, 2024 Complaint
40 7:23-cv-07692	Defendant's Notice of Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint	Feb. 13, 2024	Feb. 13, 2024 Pleading / Motion / Brief
101 7:23-cv-07692	Memo Endorsement AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings	July 31, 2026	July 31, 2026
108 7:23-cv-07692	Settlement	Aug. 14, 2026	Aug. 14, 2026

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Docket

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Last updated Aug. 19, 2026, 1:48 a.m.

Docket for: Graham v. Vassar College

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Aug. 30, 2023	COMPLAINT against Vassar College. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-28215175)Document filed by Cindy Schwarz, Wendy Graham, Mia Mask, Maria Hohn, Debra Zeifman..(Geman, Rachel) (Entered: 08/30/2023)	Clearinghouse
2	Aug. 30, 2023	CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Geman, Rachel) (Entered: 08/30/2023)	RECAP
3	Aug. 30, 2023	REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Vassar College, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman..(Geman, Rachel) (Entered: 08/30/2023)	RECAP
4	Aug. 31, 2023	ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Vassar College..(jgo) (Entered: 08/31/2023)	RECAP
	Aug. 31, 2023	***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Rachel Geman. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code Dutchess;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to New York;. (jgo)
	Aug. 31, 2023	CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Cathy Seibel. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(jgo)
	Aug. 31, 2023	Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (jgo)
	Aug. 31, 2023	Case Designated ECF. (jgo)
	Aug. 31, 2023	***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Rachel Geman. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Wendy Graham; Maria Hohn; Mia Mask; Cindy Schwarz; Debra Zeifman. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (jgo)
5	Sept. 12, 2023	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Matthew James Gagnon on behalf of Vassar College..(Gagnon, Matthew) (Entered: 09/12/2023)	RECAP
6	Sept. 12, 2023	RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Vassar College..(Gagnon, Matthew) (Entered: 09/12/2023)	RECAP
7	Sept. 12, 2023	LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 1 Complaint up to and including October 13, 2023 addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Matthew Gagnon dated September 12, 2023. Document filed by Vassar College. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Stipulation for Extension of Time).(Gagnon, Matthew) (Entered: 09/12/2023) 1 Proposed Order Proposed Stipulation for Extension of Time View on RECAP	RECAP
8	Sept. 12, 2023	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Maria Papasevastos on behalf of Vassar College..(Papasevastos, Maria) (Entered: 09/12/2023)	RECAP
9	Sept. 13, 2023	STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO COMPLAINT: Plaintiffs Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwartz, and Debra Zeifman (collectively, "Plaintiffs"), and Defendant Vassar College, by and through their respective attorneys, hereby stipulate and agree as follows: 1. On August 30, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Class Action Complaint in the above-captioned action. The Complaint was served on Defendant on September 1, 2023, making Defendant's responsive pleading due on September 22, 2023. 2. Plaintiffs hereby stipulate and agree that Defendant' s time to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint is extended by three weeks, up to and including October 13, 2023. SO ORDERED: The Clerk shall terminate ECF No. 7. Motions terminated: 7 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 1 Complaint up to and including October 13, 2023 addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Matthew Gagnon dated September 12, 2023 filed by Vassar College. Vassar College answer due 9/22/2023. (Signed by Judge Cathy Seibel on 9/13/2023) (mml) (Entered: 09/13/2023)	RECAP
10	Sept. 20, 2023	FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Kelly M. Dermody to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28318213. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Affidavit of Kelly M. Dermody in Support of Motion (PHV), # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV)).(Dermody, Kelly) Modified on 9/21/2023 (sgz). (Entered: 09/20/2023) 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP 2 Affidavit of Kelly M. Dermody in Support of Motion (PHV) View on RECAP 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV) View on RECAP	RECAP
11	Sept. 20, 2023	FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Anne B. Shaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28318324. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - CA Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit - CO Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Affidavit of Anne B. Shaver in Support of Motion (PHV), # 4 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV)).(Shaver, Anne) Modified on 9/21/2023 (sgz). (Entered: 09/20/2023) 1 Exhibit - CA Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP 2 Exhibit - CO Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP 3 Affidavit of Anne B. Shaver in Support of Motion (PHV) View on RECAP 4 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV) View on RECAP	RECAP
12	Sept. 20, 2023	FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Michelle A. Lamy to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28318346. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Affidavit of Michelle A. Lamy in Support of Motion (PHV), # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV)).(Lamy, Michelle) Modified on 9/21/2023 (sgz). (Entered: 09/20/2023) 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP 2 Affidavit of Michelle A. Lamy in Support of Motion (PHV) View on RECAP 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV) View on RECAP	RECAP
13	Sept. 21, 2023	MOTION for Kelly M. Dermody to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit - Declaration of Kelly M. Dermody in Support of Motion (PHV), # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV)).(Dermody, Kelly) (Entered: 09/21/2023) 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP 2 Exhibit - Declaration of Kelly M. Dermody in Support of Motion (PHV) View on RECAP 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV) View on RECAP	RECAP
14	Sept. 21, 2023	MOTION for Michelle A. Lamy to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit - Declaration of Michelle A. Lamy in Support of Motion (PHV), # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV)).(Lamy, Michelle) (Entered: 09/21/2023) 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP 2 Exhibit - Declaration of Michelle A. Lamy in Support of Motion (PHV) View on RECAP 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV) View on RECAP	RECAP
15	Sept. 21, 2023	MOTION for Anne B. Shaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing (CA), # 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing (CO), # 3 Exhibit - Declaration of Anne B. Shaver in Support of Motion (PHV), # 4 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV)).(Shaver, Anne) (Entered: 09/21/2023) 1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing (CA) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing (CO) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit - Declaration of Anne B. Shaver in Support of Motion (PHV) View on RECAP 4 Proposed Order Granting Motion (PHV) View on RECAP	RECAP
	Sept. 21, 2023	Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	Sept. 21, 2023	>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 10 MOTION for Kelly M. Dermody to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28318213. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Affidavit Not Notarized. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order. (sgz)
	Sept. 21, 2023	>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 11 MOTION for Anne B. Shaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28318324. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Affidavit Not Notarized. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order. (sgz)
	Sept. 21, 2023	>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 12 MOTION for Michelle A. Lamy to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28318346. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Affidavit Not Notarized. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order. (sgz)
16	Sept. 22, 2023	ORDER granting 13 Motion for Kelly M. Dermody to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 09/22/2023)	RECAP
17	Sept. 22, 2023	ORDER granting 14 Motion for Michelle A. Lamy to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 09/22/2023)	RECAP
18	Sept. 22, 2023	ORDER granting 15 Motion for Anne B. Shaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 09/22/2023)	RECAP
	Sept. 22, 2023	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	Sept. 22, 2023	>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 13 MOTION for Kelly M. Dermody to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
	Sept. 22, 2023	>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 14 MOTION for Michelle A. Lamy to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
	Sept. 22, 2023	>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 15 MOTION for Anne B. Shaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
19	Oct. 13, 2023	LETTER MOTION for Conference seeking permission to make a motion to dismiss addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Matthew Gagnon dated October 13, 2023. Document filed by Vassar College..(Gagnon, Matthew) (Entered: 10/13/2023)	RECAP
20	Oct. 16, 2023	ORDER granting 19 Letter Motion for Conference: In-person pre-motion conference set for 11/16/23 at 4:30 pm. Plaintiffs shall reply to Defendant's letter, by letter of no more than 3 pages, no later than 11/9/23. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 10/16/2023)	RECAP
	Oct. 16, 2023	Order on Motion for Conference
21	Oct. 19, 2023	MOTION for Jessica Stender to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28451981. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wendy Graham. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Affidavit Notarized Affidavit, # 3 Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order).(Stender, Jessica) (Entered: 10/19/2023) 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP 2 Affidavit Notarized Affidavit View on RECAP 3 Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
22	Oct. 20, 2023	ORDER granting 21 Motion for Jessica Stender to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 10/20/2023)	RECAP
23	Oct. 20, 2023	MOTION for John T. Ayers-Mann to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28456787. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Vassar College. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of John T. Ayers-Mann, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A- Certificates of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice).(Ayers-Mann, John) (Entered: 10/20/2023) 1 Affidavit of John T. Ayers-Mann View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Exhibit A- Certificates of Good Standing View on RECAP 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice View on RECAP	RECAP
24	Oct. 20, 2023	ORDER granting 23 Motion for John T. Ayers-Mann to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 10/20/2023)	RECAP
	Oct. 20, 2023	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	Oct. 20, 2023	>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 21 MOTION for Jessica Stender to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28451981. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (va)
	Oct. 20, 2023	>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 23 MOTION for John T. Ayers-Mann to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28456787. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (va)
25	Nov. 1, 2023	LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Michelle A. Lamy and Matthew Gagnon dated November 1, 2023. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman..(Lamy, Michelle) (Entered: 11/01/2023)	RECAP
26	Nov. 1, 2023	ORDER granting 25 Letter Motion for Extension of Time: Conference adjourned to 11/27/23 at 12:45 pm. Plaintiffs' response to Defendants' pre-motion letter due 11/20/23. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 11/01/2023)	RECAP
	Nov. 1, 2023	Order on Motion for Extension of Time
27	Nov. 20, 2023	LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Kelly M. Dermody and Jessica Stender dated November 20, 2023 re: 19 LETTER MOTION for Conference seeking permission to make a motion to dismiss addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Matthew Gagnon dated October 13, 2023. . Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman..(Dermody, Kelly) (Entered: 11/20/2023)	RECAP
28	Nov. 22, 2023	MOTION for Richard B. Lapp to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28606845. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Vassar College. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Affidavit of Richard B. Lapp in Support of Motion to Admit Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit - Exhibit A Certificates of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Lapp, Richard) (Entered: 11/22/2023) 1 Exhibit A - Affidavit of Richard B. Lapp in Support of Motion to Admit Pro Hac V View on RECAP 2 Exhibit - Exhibit A Certificates of Good Standing View on RECAP 3 Proposed Order Granting Admission Pro Hac Vice View on RECAP	RECAP
29	Nov. 22, 2023	MOTION for Camille Annette Olson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28607338. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Vassar College. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Affidavit Affidavit).(Olson, Camille) (Entered: 11/22/2023) 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Affidavit Affidavit View on RECAP	RECAP
30	Nov. 22, 2023	ORDER granting 28 Motion for Richard B. Lapp to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 11/22/2023)	RECAP
31	Nov. 22, 2023	ORDER granting 29 Motion for Camille Annette Olson to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 11/22/2023)	RECAP
32	Nov. 22, 2023	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Richard Burk Lapp on behalf of Vassar College..(Lapp, Richard) (Entered: 11/22/2023)	RECAP
33	Nov. 22, 2023	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Camille Annette Olson on behalf of Vassar College..(Olson, Camille) (Entered: 11/22/2023)	RECAP
	Nov. 22, 2023	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	Nov. 22, 2023	>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 28 MOTION for Richard B. Lapp to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28606845. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., 29 MOTION for Camille Annette Olson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28607338. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (vba)
	Nov. 27, 2023	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cathy Seibel: Pre-Motion Conference held on 11/27/2023. Plaintiffs' counsel(s) Michelle Lamy, Esq. and Kelly Dermody, Esq. are present. Defendant's counsel(s) Camille Olson, Esq., Richard Lapp, Esq., and Matthew Gagnon, Esq. are present. Law Clerk Anthony Nania is present. The Court grants Plaintiff(s) leave to amend Complaint. Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint (if seeking to file) to be submitted by December 19, 2023. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss to be submitted by January 12, 2024; Plaintiffs' opposition due February 2, 2024; Defendant's reply due February 16, 2024. This proceeding was recorded via the AT&T Teleconference platform. (wc)
	Nov. 29, 2023	Pre-Motion Conference
34	Dec. 19, 2023	FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint against Vassar College with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Cindy Schwarz, Wendy Graham, Mia Mask, Maria Hohn, Debra Zeifman. Related document: 1 Complaint..(Dermody, Kelly) (Entered: 12/19/2023)	Clearinghouse
35	Jan. 2, 2024	LETTER addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Camille A. Olson dated January 2, 2024 re: Vassar Colleges motion to dismiss the First Amended Complaint. Document filed by Vassar College..(Olson, Camille) (Entered: 01/02/2024)	RECAP
36	Jan. 2, 2024	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 35 Letter Vassar Colleges motion to dismiss the First Amended Complaint filed by Vassar College. ENDORSEMENT : If Plaintiffs wish to amend again to address the new grounds for dismissal set forth in this letter, they should confer with Defendant about a schedule for a Second Amended Complaint and briefing thereafter. Hopefully the parties can agree and present a joint proposal to the Court, but if not, they should send a joint letter setting forth their respective positions. Plaintiffs should let Defendant know how they wish to proceed no later than 12 noon on 1/5/24, and the joint letter should be submitted to the Court no later than 1/12/24. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Cathy Seibel on 1/2/24) (yv) (Entered: 01/03/2024)	RECAP
37	Jan. 12, 2024	JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Camille A. Olson dated January 12, 2024 re: Proposal in response to the Courts Memo Endorsement dated January 2, 2023. Document filed by Vassar College..(Olson, Camille) (Entered: 01/12/2024)	RECAP
38	Jan. 12, 2024	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 37 Letter filed by Vassar College. ENDORSEMENT: Schedule approved. Second Amended Complaint due 1/30/24. Motion to dismiss due 2/13/24. Opposition due 3/5/24. Reply due 3/19/24. SO ORDERED. (Amended Pleadings due by 1/30/2024. Motions due by 2/13/2024. Replies due by 3/19/2024. Responses due by 3/5/2024.) (Signed by Judge Cathy Seibel on 1/12/2024) (mml) (Entered: 01/12/2024)	RECAP
39	Jan. 30, 2024	SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 34 Amended Complaint against Vassar College with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Cindy Schwarz, Wendy Graham, Mia Mask, Maria Hohn, Debra Zeifman. Related document: 34 Amended Complaint..(Dermody, Kelly) (Entered: 01/30/2024)	Clearinghouse
40	Feb. 13, 2024	MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint. Document filed by Vassar College. Responses due by 3/5/2024.(Olson, Camille) (Entered: 02/13/2024)	Clearinghouse
41	Feb. 13, 2024	MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Vassar College..(Olson, Camille) (Entered: 02/13/2024)	RECAP
42	Feb. 13, 2024	DECLARATION of Maria Papasevastos in Support re: 40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint.. Document filed by Vassar College. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs Response to Defendants First Set of Interrogatories, # 2 Exhibit 2- PlaintiffsSecond Amended Complaint).(Olson, Camille) (Entered: 02/13/2024) 1 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs Response to Defendants First Set of Interrogatories View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2- PlaintiffsSecond Amended Complaint View on RECAP	RECAP
43	Feb. 27, 2024	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jessica A. Moldovan on behalf of Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman..(Moldovan, Jessica) (Entered: 02/27/2024)	RECAP
44	March 5, 2024	RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re: 40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman..(Lamy, Michelle) (Entered: 03/05/2024)	RECAP
45	March 19, 2024	REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Vassar College..(Olson, Camille) (Entered: 03/19/2024)	RECAP
46	Aug. 14, 2024	NOTICE OF COURT CONFERENCE: A Bench Ruling as to the pending motion(s) is scheduled for August 30, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. before the Honorable Cathy Seibel at the Charles L. Brieant United States District Courthouse, 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains, New York 10601 in Courtroom 621. Status Conference set for 8/30/2024 at 11:45 AM in Courtroom 621, 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601 before Judge Cathy Seibel. (mml) (Entered: 08/14/2024)	RECAP
47	Aug. 19, 2024	NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT OF COURT CONFERENCE: The Bench Ruling previously scheduled before this Court for August 30, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. is adjourned to September 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Courtroom 621 of the United States District Courthouse, 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains, New York 10601. Status Conference set for 9/12/2024 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 621, 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601 before Judge Cathy Seibel. (mml) (Entered: 08/19/2024)	RECAP
48	Aug. 30, 2024	MOTION for Matthew Gagnon to Withdraw as Attorney . Document filed by Vassar College..(Gagnon, Matthew) (Entered: 08/30/2024)	RECAP
49	Aug. 30, 2024	MEMO ENDORSED ORDER granting 48 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. ENDORSEMENT: The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminateMr. Gagnon as counsel for Defendants, and to terminateECF No. 48. SO ORDERED. Attorney Matthew James Gagnon terminated. (Signed by Judge Cathy Seibel on 8/30/2024) (mml) (Entered: 08/30/2024)	RECAP
50	Sept. 6, 2024	MOTION for Catherine Bendor to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29856417. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration in support of motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Appendix New York Bar Certificate of good standing, # 3 Appendix District of Columbia Bar Certificate of good standing, # 4 Proposed Order Proposed Order on Pro Hac Vice Motion).(Bendor, Catherine) (Entered: 09/06/2024) 1 Affidavit Declaration in support of motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission View on PACER 2 Appendix New York Bar Certificate of good standing View on PACER 3 Appendix District of Columbia Bar Certificate of good standing View on PACER 4 Proposed Order Proposed Order on Pro Hac Vice Motion View on PACER	RECAP
51	Sept. 6, 2024	ORDER granting 50 Motion for Catherine Bendor to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 09/06/2024)	RECAP
	Sept. 6, 2024	Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
	Sept. 6, 2024	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	Sept. 6, 2024	>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 50 MOTION for Catherine Bendor to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29856417. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (vba)
	Sept. 12, 2024	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cathy Seibel: Bench Ruling held on 9/12/2024 re: 40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Vassar College. Plaintiffs' counsel(s) Kelly Dermody, Esq., Michelle Lamy, Esq., and Catherine Bendor, Esq. are present. Defendant's counsel(s) Camille Olson, Esq., Richard Lapp, Esq., and Maria Papasevastos, Esq. are present. Law Clerk Abigail Tubin is present. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the New York Equal Pay Law claim is DENIED. The Clerk is directed to terminate the pending Motion (Doc # 40). Defendant's Answer to the Second Amended Complaint to be submitted by September 26, 2024. This case is to be referred to the Magistrate Judge for General Pre-Trial purposes. See transcript. Motion(s) terminated: 40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Vassar College. (Court Reporter Darby Ginsberg) (wc)
52	Sept. 13, 2024	ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement). Referred to Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik. (Signed by Judge Cathy Seibel on 9/13/2024) (tg) (Entered: 09/13/2024)	RECAP
	Sept. 13, 2024	Oral Argument AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
53	Sept. 16, 2024	ORDER RE STATUS CONFERENCE: A Status Conference (via telephone) is hereby scheduled for October 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM. The parties are to dial in to the ATT conference line at 877-336-1839, enter access code 5999739 and then # to enter the confere nce. Please submit the attached Case Management Plan three business days prior to the conference (October 9, 2024). At the Status Conference, the parties should be prepared to discuss the following: As further set forth in this Order. SO ORDERED (Signed by Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik on 9/16/2024) (ks)	RECAP
54	Sept. 17, 2024	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a bench ruling proceeding held on 09/12/2024 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days....(Ginsberg, Darby) (Entered: 09/17/2024)	RECAP
55	Sept. 17, 2024	TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: bench ruling held on 9/12/2024 before Judge Cathy Seibel. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Darby Ginsberg, (914) 390-4102. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/8/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/18/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/16/2024..(Ginsberg, Darby) (Entered: 09/17/2024)	RECAP
56	Sept. 18, 2024	DISCOVERY ORDER: The above-referenced action has been referred to the undersigned for general pre-trial purposes. See 28 U.S.C. §636(b)(1)(A). All pre-trial applications submitted to the undersigned must comply with this Court's Individ ual Practices. All discovery (including requests for admission and any applications to the Court regarding the conduct of discovery) must be initiated in time to be concluded by the deadline for all discovery. As further set forth in this Order. SO ORDERED (Signed by Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik on 9/18/2024) (ks)	RECAP
57	Sept. 26, 2024	ANSWER to 39 Amended Complaint. Document filed by Vassar College..(Olson, Camille) (Entered: 09/26/2024)	RECAP
58	Oct. 9, 2024	Proposed Case Management Plan	RECAP
59	Oct. 16, 2024	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik: Telephone Conference held on 10/15/2024 at 11:00 a.m. The Court reviewed the proposed case management plan with the parties. All disputed deadlines were resolved, except for one: whether to allow Defendant the opportunity to file its own opening motion against class certification, separate from any opposition to Plaintiff's motion. The Court set a deadline for the parties to file a joint letter on this issue by no later than November 22, 2024. The Court will enter the parties' case management plan after resolving this outstanding scheduling dispute (despite stating on the record that it would enter it now). Additionally, the Court directed the parties to file a joint status letter by no later than December 20, 2024. The letter should update the Court on the status of discovery, as well as any potential issues. (njm) (Entered: 10/16/2024)	RECAP
	Oct. 16, 2024	Show Cause Hearing AND Status Conference
60	Nov. 22, 2024	Letter	RECAP
61	Dec. 10, 2024	ORDER: As such, the Court is inclined to adopt the structure of Plaintiffs' proposal with Defendant's timeline. That is to say, Defendant is not permitted to file their own opening motion against class certification. Instead, Plaintiffs will file their opening brief on class certification on September 15, 2025. Defendant will oppose two months later, and Plaintiffs will reply two months after that. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik on 12/10/2024) ( Brief due by 9/15/2025.) (ks)	RECAP
62	Dec. 17, 2024	CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is to be tried to a jury. Amended Pleadings due by 4/18/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 4/18/2025. Motions due by 9/15/2025. The parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of the trial is two to four weeks excluding jury selection. SO ORDERED (Signed by Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik on 12/17/2024) (ks) (Entered: 12/17/2024)	RECAP
63	Dec. 20, 2024	STATUS REPORT. Joint Status Letter dated December 20, 2024 Document filed by Vassar College..(Papasevastos, Maria) (Entered: 12/20/2024)	RECAP
64	Dec. 27, 2024	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 63 Status Report filed by Vassar College ENDORSEMENT: The Court is in receipt of the parties' letter and thanks them for the update. The parties are directed to file a new joint status letter by no later than Friday, February 14, 2025. The letter should update the Court on the status of discovery and any potential issues. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik on 12/27/2024) (ar) (Entered: 12/27/2024)	RECAP
65	Jan. 28, 2025	PROPOSED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman..(Lamy, Michelle) (Entered: 01/28/2025)	RECAP
66	Jan. 28, 2025	PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Wendy Graham, Maria Hohn, Mia Mask, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Zeifman..(Lamy, Michelle) (Entered: 01/28/2025)	RECAP
67	Jan. 29, 2025	STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... (Signed by Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik on 1/29/2025) (rro) (Entered: 01/29/2025)	RECAP
68	Jan. 29, 2025	STIPULATED ORDER REGARDING THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION ("ESI") AND HARD COPY DOCUMENTS: This Stipulation and Order ("Order") regarding the production of Electronically Stored Information ("ESI") and Hard Copy Documents (collectively, "Document" or "Documents") shall govern discovery of Documents in this case as a supplement to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and any other applicable orders and rules. Nothing in this Order is intended to expand or limit the Parties obligations under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Any disputes arising out of the production of Documents subject to this Order shall be resolved according to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules, and the Courts Standing Orders. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik on 1/29/2025) (rro) (Entered: 01/29/2025)	RECAP
69	Feb. 14, 2025	LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik from Maria Papasevastos dated February 14, 2025 re: joint status letter pursuant to the Court's Order, dated December 27, 2024 (ECF No. 64). Document filed by Vassar College..(Papasevastos, Maria) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	RECAP
70	Feb. 18, 2025	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 69 Letter, filed by Vassar College ENDORSEMENT: The Court is in receipt of the parties' letter and thanks them for the update. The parties are directed to submit a new joint status letter by Friday, April 18, 2025. The letter should update the Court on the status of discovery, what steps the parties have taken, and what still remains. SO ORDERED (Signed by Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik on 2/18/2025) (ks) (Entered: 02/18/2025)	RECAP
71	April 18, 2025	LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik from Maria Papasevastos dated April 18, 2025 re: Joint status letter pursuant to the Courts Order, dated February 18, 2024 (ECF No. 70).. Document filed by Vassar College..(Papasevastos, Maria) (Entered: 04/18/2025)	RECAP
72	April 22, 2025	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 71 Letter filed by Vassar College. ENDORSEMENT: By no later than May 30, 2025, the parties must either file a new joint status letter that updates the Court on the status of discovery or a pre-motion letter, in accordance with the Court's individual practices, raising any discovery disputes requiring Court intervention. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik on 4/22/2025) (tg) (Entered: 04/22/2025)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 30, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Five current or former full professors at Vassar College filed this case on behalf of themselves and all other similarly situated women currently or formerly employed by Vassar as full professors between May 14, 2015 through the resolution of this action. The five individual professors sought certification of the case as a class action and designation as representatives of the proposed class.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Vassar College

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Facility Type(s):