Case: Hammons v. University of Maryland Medical System Corporation

1:20-cv-02088 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: July 16, 2020

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care. On July 16, 2020, a transgender man, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and private counsel, sued the University of Maryland Medical Systems Corporation (“UMMS”) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiff was scheduled to have a hysterectomy as part of his gender-affirming care prescribed by his doctor at UMMS-owned St. Joseph Medical Center (“SJMC”), a Catholic institution bound by the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Se…

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On July 16, 2020, a transgender man, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and private counsel, sued the University of Maryland Medical Systems Corporation (“UMMS”) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiff was scheduled to have a hysterectomy as part of his gender-affirming care prescribed by his doctor at UMMS-owned St. Joseph Medical Center (“SJMC”), a Catholic institution bound by the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. SJMC cancelled the plaintiff’s procedure, because according to their directive, SJMC was “prohibited from performing procedures that result in sterilization or impact the functional integrity of the human body, regardless of gender or gender-identity.” The plaintiff alleged that since SJMC is part of a taxpayer-funded hospital system, they are subject to the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), and that their actions violated those Clauses and Act. The plaintiff sought declaratory relief and compensatory and nominal damages. The case was assigned to District Judge Ellen L. Hollander.

On September 25, 2020, UMMS filed a motion to dismiss with prejudice arguing that the plaintiff lacked standing, the medical system is a private corporation that could not violate the plaintiff’s constitutional rights, and even if the medical system was a state actor, the plaintiff’s claim would be barred by sovereign immunity. On May 28, 2021, this case was reassigned to District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow.

On July 28, 2021, Judge Chasanow granted in part and denied in part UMMS’ motion to dismiss, while also dismissing without prejudice parts of the plaintiff’s complaint. Judge Chasanow found that the plaintiff did have standing to bring this suit and has stated a claim for sex discrimination under the ACA, but UMMS was shielded by sovereign immunity concerning the Establishment Clause and Equal Protection Clause claims.

On June 24, 2022, UMMS filed a motion for summary judgment arguing three points. First, UMMS is not the proper defendant, because only the federal funding recipient for the discriminatory program, SJMC, can be held liable. Second, the plaintiff’s ACA claim was barred by the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota, in Religious Sisters of Mercy v. Azar, when the court granted summary judgment to a Catholic employer who refused to provide gender-affirming care. And lastly, if nothing else, the plaintiff was denied the hysterectomy, not because of the plaintiff’s gender-identity, but because SJMC would not perform a hysterectomy on any patient who sought one without a sufficient medical basis under the Catholic directives.

In response, on July 25, 2022, the plaintiff also filed for a motion for summary judgment arguing three points. First, UMMS’ denial of care violated the ACA because the plaintiff was denied on the basis of sex. Second, UMMS is the correct defendant because courts have consistently refused to let governments hide behind the corporate form to evade liability. Lastly, the injunction from Religious Sisters of Mercy v. Azar did not insulate SJMC from liability because that injunction only applies to the federal government, which did not affect the scope of the private right of action.

On January 6, 2023, Judge Chasanow granted the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment. First, the court found that the cancellation of plaintiff’s surgery was discrimination on the basis of sex because SJMC’s policy allowed all patients to receive medically necessary hysterectomies, except for transgender patients. Second, because UMMS wholly owns and operates a hospital that adheres to discriminatory policies, UMMS can be held directly liable. Lastly, parties would not be bound under the injunction in Religious Sisters of Mercy v. Azar because of how differently the parties in this case’s position compared to the parties in the other case.

On February 3, 2023, UMMS agreed to pay the plaintiff $872.81 through March 1, 2023, and $0.14 every day thereafter until final judgment was entered. On March 13, 2023, Judge Chasanow entered the judgement in favor of the plaintiff, for a total of $874.63.

On April 10, 2023, the plaintiff appealed to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals for the earlier dismissal of his claims that the cancellation of his surgery violated the Establishment Clause and the Equal Protection Clause.

On April 14, 2023, UMMS filed a motion to dismiss the appeal arguing that the Court of Appeals lacked jurisdiction because the plaintiff was arguing for the same relief he already received on statutory grounds and UMMS had since paid the judgment. Therefore, there was no live controversy and this appeal was moot. On July 17, the Court of Appeals deferred action on the motion to dismiss appeal.

On August 1, 2023, the Court of Appeals granted plaintiff’s motion for abeyance pending a decision by Fourth Circuit in Fain v. Crouch. On April 29, 2024, the Fourth Circuit decided in Fain v. Crouch that healthcare plans that provide medically necessary care for certain diagnoses but denies that same care to conditions unique to transgender patients violated the Equal Protection Clause and other federal law.

On August 19, 2024, the Court of Appeals renewed their deferral of action on the motion to dismiss appeal.

This case is ongoing as of February 22, 2025.

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Judge(s)

Chasanow, Deborah K. (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Block, Joshua A (Maryland)

Cohen, Andrew D (Maryland)

Cooper, Leslie (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Beck, Audrey (- United States (national) -)

Judge(s)

Chasanow, Deborah K. (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Block, Joshua A (Maryland)

Cohen, Andrew D (Maryland)

Cooper, Leslie (Maryland)

Delman, Edward J (Maryland)

Ebert, Louis J (Maryland)

Fischer, Aron (Maryland)

Goldman, Joshua M (Maryland)

Harris, Emily H (Maryland)

Hermann, Jonathan S (Maryland)

Knobler, Jonah (Maryland)

Lau, Sean M. (- United States (national) -)

Mach, Daniel (Maryland)

Marion, Abigail E (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Beck, Audrey (- United States (national) -)

Giraudo, Denise Elizabeth (Maryland)

Ha, Joshua S. (- United States (national) -)

Lucas, Gerald Brinton (- United States (national) -)

Matini, Imad S (Maryland)

Redmond, Caleb Paul (- United States (national) -)

Roth, Jacob M. (Maryland)

Vrabie, Danielle (Maryland)

Werner, Paul A (Maryland)

Wigger, Hannah (Maryland)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 1:20-cv-02088	Complaint	July 16, 2020	July 16, 2020 Complaint
53 1:20-cv-02088	Order	July 28, 2021	July 28, 2021 Order/Opinion 551 F.Supp.3d 567
52 1:20-cv-02088	Memorandum Opinion	July 28, 2021	July 28, 2021 Order/Opinion 551 F.Supp.3d 567
64 1:20-cv-02088	Order	Oct. 25, 2021	Oct. 25, 2021 Order/Opinion 2021 WL 4951921
63 1:20-cv-02088	Memorandum Opinion	Oct. 25, 2021	Oct. 25, 2021 Order/Opinion 2021 WL 4951921
98 1:20-cv-02088	Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment	June 24, 2022	June 24, 2022 Pleading / Motion / Brief
105 1:20-cv-02088	Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment	July 25, 2022	July 25, 2022 Pleading / Motion / Brief
121 1:20-cv-02088	Memorandum Opinion	Jan. 6, 2023	Jan. 6, 2023 Order/Opinion 649 F.Supp.3d 104
122 1:20-cv-02088	Order	Jan. 6, 2023	Jan. 6, 2023 Order/Opinion 649 F.Supp.3d 104
133 1:20-cv-02088	Order of Judgment	March 13, 2023	March 13, 2023 Order/Opinion

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Last updated April 10, 2025, 1:42 p.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0416-8758894.), filed by Jesse Hammons. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 07/16/2020) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons View on PACER 3 Summons View on PACER 4 Summons View on PACER	July 16, 2020	July 16, 2020 Clearinghouse
2	Summons Issued 21 days as to UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC.(jb5, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/17/2020)	July 17, 2020	July 17, 2020 PACER
3	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jesse Hammons. UMSJ Health System, LLC served on 7/22/2020, answer due 8/12/2020; University of Maryland Medical System Corporation served on 7/22/2020, answer due 8/12/2020; University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC served on 7/22/2020, answer due 8/12/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 07/31/2020)	July 31, 2020	July 31, 2020 PACER
4	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Joshua A. Block (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8790110.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/04/2020)	Aug. 4, 2020	Aug. 4, 2020 PACER
5	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrew D. Cohen (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8790125.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/04/2020)	Aug. 4, 2020	Aug. 4, 2020 PACER
6	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Aron Fischer (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8790138.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/04/2020)	Aug. 4, 2020	Aug. 4, 2020 PACER
7	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonah M. Knobler (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8790149.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/04/2020)	Aug. 4, 2020	Aug. 4, 2020 PACER
8	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Abigail E. Marion (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8790161.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/04/2020)	Aug. 4, 2020	Aug. 4, 2020 PACER
9	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Leslie Cooper (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8790513.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/04/2020)	Aug. 4, 2020	Aug. 4, 2020 PACER
10	NOTICE of Appearance by Denise Elizabeth Giraudo on behalf of All Defendants (Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 08/07/2020)	Aug. 7, 2020	Aug. 7, 2020 PACER
11	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Paul Werner (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8797925.) by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 08/07/2020)	Aug. 7, 2020	Aug. 7, 2020 PACER
12	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Imad Matini (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8797955.) by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 08/07/2020)	Aug. 7, 2020	Aug. 7, 2020 PACER
13	MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 08/07/2020)	Aug. 7, 2020	Aug. 7, 2020 PACER
14	ORDER granting 13 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. Signed by Judge Ellen L. Hollander on 8/7/2020. (krs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/2020)	Aug. 7, 2020	Aug. 7, 2020 PACER
15	QC NOTICE: 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Jesse Hammons needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/2020)	Aug. 10, 2020	Aug. 10, 2020 PACER
16	QC NOTICE: 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Jesse Hammons needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/2020)	Aug. 10, 2020	Aug. 10, 2020 PACER
17	QC NOTICE: 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Jesse Hammons needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/2020)	Aug. 10, 2020	Aug. 10, 2020 PACER
18	QC NOTICE: 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Jesse Hammons needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/2020)	Aug. 10, 2020	Aug. 10, 2020 PACER
19	QC NOTICE: 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Jesse Hammons needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/2020)	Aug. 10, 2020	Aug. 10, 2020 PACER
20	QC NOTICE: 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Jesse Hammons needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/2020)	Aug. 10, 2020	Aug. 10, 2020 PACER
21	Consent MOTION for Other Relief Plaintiff's Consent Motion for Permission for Plaintiff to Omit Home Address from Caption by Jesse Hammons (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Attachment Declaration of Jesse Hammons, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/10/2020)	Aug. 10, 2020	Aug. 10, 2020 PACER
22	ORDER granting 21 Plaintiff's Consent Motion for Permission for Plaintiff to Omit Home Address from Caption. Signed by Judge Ellen L. Hollander on 8/11/2020. (krs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/11/2020)	Aug. 11, 2020	Aug. 11, 2020 PACER
23	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Paul A Werner. Directing attorney Paul A Werner to use the attorney's existing CM/ECF login and password previously issued in this Court. The account password can be reset at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-password-reset. Signed by Clerk on 8/12/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/12/2020)	Aug. 12, 2020	Aug. 12, 2020 PACER
24	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Imad S Matini. Directing attorney Imad S Matini to use the attorney's existing CM/ECF login and password previously issued in this Court. The account password can be reset at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-password-reset. Signed by Clerk on 8/12/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/12/2020)	Aug. 12, 2020	Aug. 12, 2020 PACER
25	CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Aron Fischer by Jesse Hammons. The fee has already been paid.(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/13/2020)	Aug. 13, 2020	Aug. 13, 2020 PACER
26	CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrew D. Cohen by Jesse Hammons. The fee has already been paid.(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/13/2020)	Aug. 13, 2020	Aug. 13, 2020 PACER
27	CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonah M. Knobler by Jesse Hammons. The fee has already been paid.(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/13/2020)	Aug. 13, 2020	Aug. 13, 2020 PACER
28	CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Joshua A. Block by Jesse Hammons. The fee has already been paid.(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/13/2020)	Aug. 13, 2020	Aug. 13, 2020 PACER
29	CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Abigail E. Marion by Jesse Hammons. The fee has already been paid.(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/13/2020)	Aug. 13, 2020	Aug. 13, 2020 PACER
30	CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Daniel Mach by Jesse Hammons. The fee has already been paid.(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/14/2020)	Aug. 14, 2020	Aug. 14, 2020 PACER
31	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 25 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Aron Fischer. Directing attorney Aron Fischer to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 8/17/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/17/2020)	Aug. 17, 2020	Aug. 17, 2020 PACER
32	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 26 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Andrew D Cohen. Directing attorney Andrew D Cohen to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 8/17/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/17/2020)	Aug. 17, 2020	Aug. 17, 2020 PACER
33	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 27 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jonah Knobler. Directing attorney Jonah Knobler to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 8/17/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/17/2020)	Aug. 17, 2020	Aug. 17, 2020 PACER
34	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 28 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Joshua A Block. Directing attorney Joshua A Block to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 8/17/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/17/2020)	Aug. 17, 2020	Aug. 17, 2020 PACER
35	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 29 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Abigail E Marion. Directing attorney Abigail E Marion to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 8/17/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/17/2020)	Aug. 17, 2020	Aug. 17, 2020 PACER
36	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 30 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Daniel Mach. Directing attorney Daniel Mach to use the attorney's existing CM/ECF login and password previously issued in this Court. The account password can be reset at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-password-reset. Signed by Clerk on 8/17/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/17/2020)	Aug. 17, 2020	Aug. 17, 2020 PACER
37	CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Leslie Cooper by Jesse Hammons. The fee has already been paid.(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 09/22/2020)	Sept. 22, 2020	Sept. 22, 2020 PACER
38	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 37 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Leslie Cooper. Directing attorney Leslie Cooper to use the attorney's existing CM/ECF login and password previously issued in this Court. The account password can be reset at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-password-reset. Signed by Clerk on 9/23/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/23/2020)	Sept. 23, 2020	Sept. 23, 2020 PACER
39	MOTION to Dismiss by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 09/25/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	Sept. 25, 2020	Sept. 25, 2020 PACER
40	Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC identifying Corporate Parent University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, Other Affiliate UMSJ Health System, LLC, Other Affiliate UM Community Medical Group, LLC, Other Affiliate UM Quality Care Network, Other Affiliate UM Health Ventures, LLC for University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC; Other Affiliate UMSJ Health System, LLC, Other Affiliate University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC, Other Affiliate UM Community Medical Group, LLC, Other Affiliate UM Quality Care Network, Other Affiliate UM Health Ventures, LLC for University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Corporate Parent University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, Other Affiliate University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC, Other Affiliate UM Community Medical Group, LLC, Other Affiliate UM Quality Care Network, Other Affiliate UM Health Ventures, LLC for UMSJ Health System, LLC.(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 09/25/2020)	Sept. 25, 2020	Sept. 25, 2020 RECAP
41	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time for Remaining Briefing Related to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Jesse Hammons (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 10/02/2020)	Oct. 2, 2020	Oct. 2, 2020 PACER
42	ORDER granting 41 Consent Motion for Extension of Time for Remaining Briefing Related to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Ellen L. Hollander on 10/2/2020. (krs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/05/2020)	Oct. 2, 2020	Oct. 2, 2020 PACER
43	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonathan S. Z. Herman (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8974895.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 11/20/2020)	Nov. 20, 2020	Nov. 20, 2020 PACER
44	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Emily H. Harris (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8975261.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 11/20/2020)	Nov. 20, 2020	Nov. 20, 2020 PACER
45	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 43 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jonathan Hermann. Directing attorney Jonathan Hermann to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 11/23/2020. (srd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/23/2020)	Nov. 23, 2020	Nov. 23, 2020 PACER
46	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 44 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Emily H Harris. Directing attorney Emily H Harris to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 11/23/2020. (srd, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/23/2020)	Nov. 23, 2020	Nov. 23, 2020 PACER
47	RESPONSE in Opposition re 39 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Jesse Hammons.(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 11/23/2020)	Nov. 23, 2020	Nov. 23, 2020 RECAP
48	REPLY to Response to Motion re 39 MOTION to Dismiss filed by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC.(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 12/21/2020)	Dec. 21, 2020	Dec. 21, 2020 RECAP
49	Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/14/2021)	May 14, 2021	May 14, 2021 PACER
	Case Reassigned to Judge Deborah K. Chasanow. Judge Ellen L. Hollander no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk)	May 28, 2021	May 28, 2021 PACER
	Case Assigned/Reassigned	May 28, 2021	May 28, 2021 PACER
50	NOTICE by Jesse Hammons Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 07/01/2021) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP	July 1, 2021	July 1, 2021 RECAP
51	NOTICE by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC re 50 Notice (Other) Response to Notice of Supplemental Authority (Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 07/09/2021)	July 9, 2021	July 9, 2021 RECAP
52	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 7/28/2021. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 07/28/2021)	July 28, 2021	July 28, 2021 Clearinghouse
53	ORDER GRANTING IN PART and DENYING IN PART 39 motion to dismiss and DISMISSING without prejudice Counts I and II of Plaintiff's complaint. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 7/28/2021. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 07/28/2021)	July 28, 2021	July 28, 2021 Clearinghouse
54	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 08/04/2021)	Aug. 4, 2021	Aug. 4, 2021 PACER
55	PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING 54 consent motion for extension of time. Defendants' response to Plaintiff's complaint is due by August 25, 2021. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 8/4/2021. (Chasanow, Deborah) (Entered: 08/04/2021)	Aug. 4, 2021	Aug. 4, 2021 PACER
56	MOTION for Reconsideration re 52 Memorandum Opinion, 53 Order on Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Reconsideration or, in the Alternative, Certification of Interlocutory Appeal by Jesse Hammons (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/11/2021) 1 Memorandum in Support View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	Aug. 11, 2021	Aug. 11, 2021 PACER
57	NOTICE by Jesse Hammons re 56 MOTION for Reconsideration re 52 Memorandum Opinion, 53 Order on Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Reconsideration or, in the Alternative, Certification of Interlocutory Appeal Line Re: Certificate of Service (Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 08/11/2021)	Aug. 11, 2021	Aug. 11, 2021 RECAP
58	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 08/19/2021)	Aug. 19, 2021	Aug. 19, 2021 PACER
59	PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING 58 motion for extension of time. Defendants' response to Plaintiff's complaint is now due by September 24, 2021. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 8/19/2021. (Chasanow, Deborah) (Entered: 08/19/2021)	Aug. 19, 2021	Aug. 19, 2021 PACER
60	RESPONSE in Opposition re 56 MOTION for Reconsideration re 52 Memorandum Opinion, 53 Order on Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Reconsideration or, in the Alternative, Certification of Interlocutory Appeal filed by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC.(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 08/25/2021)	Aug. 25, 2021	Aug. 25, 2021 PACER
61	REPLY to RESPONSE re 60 Response in Opposition to Motion, 56 MOTION for Reconsideration re 52 Memorandum Opinion, 53 Order on Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Reconsideration or, in the Alternative, Certification of Interlocutory Appeal, RESPONSE in Opposition Reply Memorandum in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Reconsideration or, in the Alternative, Certification of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Jesse Hammons.(Ebert, Louis) Modified on 9/8/2021 (ybs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 09/08/2021)	Sept. 8, 2021	Sept. 8, 2021 PACER
62	ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC.(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 09/24/2021)	Sept. 24, 2021	Sept. 24, 2021 PACER
63	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 10/25/2021. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 10/25/2021)	Oct. 25, 2021	Oct. 25, 2021 Clearinghouse
64	ORDER DENYING 56 motion to reconsider, or in the alternative, certify for interlocutory appeal. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 10/25/2021. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 10/25/2021)	Oct. 25, 2021	Oct. 25, 2021 Clearinghouse
65	SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery closes and a status report is due by March 9, 2022; the dispositive motions deadline is April 8, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 10/25/2021. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 10/25/2021)	Oct. 25, 2021	Oct. 25, 2021 RECAP
66	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Danielle Vrabie (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9570779.) by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 10/26/2021)	Oct. 26, 2021	Oct. 26, 2021 PACER
67	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 66 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Danielle Vrabie. Directing attorney Danielle Vrabie to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 10/26/2021. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/2021)	Oct. 26, 2021	Oct. 26, 2021 PACER
68	STATUS REPORT Initial Joint Status Report by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 11/08/2021)	Nov. 8, 2021	Nov. 8, 2021 RECAP
69	STIPULATION Regarding Confidentiality by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 12/20/2021)	Dec. 20, 2021	Dec. 20, 2021 RECAP
70	PAPERLESS ORDER APPROVING Stipulation re: confidentiality of discovery material. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 12/27/2021. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 12/27/2021)	Dec. 27, 2021	Dec. 27, 2021 PACER
71	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Emily Harris by Jesse Hammons (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 01/14/2022)	Jan. 14, 2022	Jan. 14, 2022 PACER
72	PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING 71 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Emily H. Harris terminated. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 1/14/2022. (Chasanow, Deborah) (Entered: 01/14/2022)	Jan. 14, 2022	Jan. 14, 2022 PACER
73	MOTION to Amend/Correct 62 Answer to Complaint by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Answer)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 02/10/2022) 1 Memorandum in Support View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER 3 Exhibit Proposed Answer View on RECAP	Feb. 10, 2022	Feb. 10, 2022 PACER
74	RESPONSE in Opposition re 73 MOTION to Amend/Correct 62 Answer to Complaint Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Leave to Amend Answer filed by Jesse Hammons.(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 02/24/2022)	Feb. 24, 2022	Feb. 24, 2022 RECAP
75	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 02/24/2022)	Feb. 24, 2022	Feb. 24, 2022 PACER
76	PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING 75 consent motion for extension of time to complete discovery. Discovery closes and a status report is due by May 9, 2022; the dispositive motions deadline is June 13, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 2/24/2022. (Chasanow, Deborah) (Entered: 02/24/2022)	Feb. 24, 2022	Feb. 24, 2022 PACER
77	REPLY to Response to Motion re 73 MOTION to Amend/Correct 62 Answer to Complaint filed by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC.(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 03/10/2022)	March 10, 2022	March 10, 2022 RECAP
78	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Edward J. Delman (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-9827257.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 03/18/2022)	March 18, 2022	March 18, 2022 PACER
79	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Joshua M. Goldman (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-9827981.) by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 03/18/2022)	March 18, 2022	March 18, 2022 PACER
80	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 78 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Edward J Delman, Joshua M Goldman. Directing attorney Edward J Delman, Joshua M Goldman to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so; granting 79 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Edward J Delman, Joshua M Goldman. Directing attorney Edward J Delman, Joshua M Goldman to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. Signed by Clerk on 3/21/2022. (dm4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/21/2022)	March 21, 2022	March 21, 2022 PACER
81	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 4/6/2022. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 04/06/2022)	April 6, 2022	April 6, 2022 RECAP
82	ORDER GRANTING 73 motion for leave to amend answer. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 4/6/2022. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 04/06/2022)	April 6, 2022	April 6, 2022 PACER
83	AMENDED ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC. (Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 04/07/2022)	April 7, 2022	April 7, 2022 RECAP
84	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Hannah Wigger (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-9870271.) by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 04/11/2022)	April 11, 2022	April 11, 2022 PACER
85	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 84 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Hannah Wigger. Directing attorney Hannah Wigger to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. Signed by Clerk on 4/12/2022. (dm4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/12/2022)	April 12, 2022	April 12, 2022 PACER
86	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 05/05/2022)	May 5, 2022	May 5, 2022 PACER
87	PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING 86 consent motion for extension of time. Discovery closes and a status report is due by May 20, 2022; the dispositive motions deadline is June 24, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 5/5/2022. (Chasanow, Deborah) (Entered: 05/05/2022)	May 5, 2022	May 5, 2022 PACER
88	STATUS REPORT (Joint ) by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 05/20/2022)	May 20, 2022	May 20, 2022 PACER
89	PAPERLESS ORDER THANKING counsel for 88 joint status report and APPROVING the parties' proposed briefing schedule. Defendants' motion for summary judgment is due by June 24, Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition to Defendants' motion is due by July 25, Defendants' opposition and reply is due by August 15, and Plaintiff's reply is due by September 6, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 5/20/2022. (Chasanow, Deborah) (Entered: 05/20/2022)	May 20, 2022	May 20, 2022 PACER
90	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brendan Abell Hurson for ADR. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 5/23/2022. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/23/2022)	May 23, 2022	May 23, 2022 PACER
91	MOTION for Extension of Time of Summary Judgment Deadlines by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 06/03/2022)	June 3, 2022	June 3, 2022 PACER
92	RESPONSE in Opposition re 91 MOTION for Extension of Time of Summary Judgment Deadlines Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Extend Summary Judgment Deadlines filed by Jesse Hammons. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 06/03/2022)	June 3, 2022	June 3, 2022 PACER
93	REPLY to Response to Motion re 91 MOTION for Extension of Time of Summary Judgment Deadlines filed by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC.(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 06/06/2022)	June 6, 2022	June 6, 2022 PACER
94	LETTER/ORDER DENYING 91 motion to extend the summary judgment deadlines. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 6/7/2022. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 06/07/2022)	June 7, 2022	June 7, 2022 PACER
95	ORDER Scheduling Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/16/2022. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/16/2022)	June 16, 2022	June 16, 2022 PACER
96	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel for Joshua M. Goldman by Jesse Hammons (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 06/17/2022)	June 17, 2022	June 17, 2022 PACER
97	PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING 96 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Joshua M. Goldman terminated. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 6/21/2022. (Chasanow, Deborah) (Entered: 06/21/2022)	June 21, 2022	June 21, 2022 PACER
98	MOTION for Summary Judgment by UMSJ Health System, LLC, University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 Exhibit, # 25 Text of Proposed Order)(Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 06/24/2022) 1 View on RECAP 2 View on RECAP 3 View on RECAP 4 View on RECAP 5 View on RECAP 6 View on RECAP 7 View on RECAP 8 View on RECAP 9 View on RECAP 10 View on RECAP 11 View on RECAP 13 View on RECAP 14 View on RECAP 15 View on RECAP 16 View on RECAP 17 View on RECAP 18 View on RECAP 19 View on RECAP 20 View on RECAP 21 View on RECAP 22 View on RECAP 23 View on RECAP 24 View on RECAP 25 View on RECAP	June 24, 2022	June 24, 2022 Clearinghouse