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.

Summary Authors

Danica Fong (2/22/2025)

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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) -)

Mackenzie, James Andrew (- United States (national) -)

Marotta, Sean (- 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

Documents in this case

1 1:20-cv-02088	Complaint	July 16, 2020	July 16, 2020 Complaint
52 1:20-cv-02088	Memorandum Opinion	July 28, 2021	July 28, 2021 Order/Opinion 551 F.Supp.3d 567
53 1:20-cv-02088	Order	July 28, 2021	July 28, 2021 Order/Opinion 551 F.Supp.3d 567
63 1:20-cv-02088	Memorandum Opinion	Oct. 25, 2021	Oct. 25, 2021 Order/Opinion 2021 WL 4951921
64 1:20-cv-02088	Order	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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Docket

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Last updated June 26, 2026, 5:26 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	July 16, 2020	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	Clearinghouse
2	July 17, 2020	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)	RECAP
3	July 31, 2020	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)	RECAP
4	Aug. 4, 2020	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)	RECAP
5	Aug. 4, 2020	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)	RECAP
6	Aug. 4, 2020	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)	RECAP
7	Aug. 4, 2020	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)	RECAP
8	Aug. 4, 2020	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)	RECAP
9	Aug. 4, 2020	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)	RECAP
10	Aug. 7, 2020	NOTICE of Appearance by Denise Elizabeth Giraudo on behalf of All Defendants (Giraudo, Denise) (Entered: 08/07/2020)	RECAP
11	Aug. 7, 2020	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)	RECAP
12	Aug. 7, 2020	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)	RECAP
13	Aug. 7, 2020	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)	RECAP
14	Aug. 7, 2020	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)	RECAP
15	Aug. 10, 2020	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)	RECAP
16	Aug. 10, 2020	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)	RECAP
17	Aug. 10, 2020	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)	RECAP
18	Aug. 10, 2020	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)	RECAP
19	Aug. 10, 2020	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)	RECAP
20	Aug. 10, 2020	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)	RECAP
21	Aug. 10, 2020	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)	RECAP
22	Aug. 11, 2020	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)	RECAP
23	Aug. 12, 2020	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)	RECAP
24	Aug. 12, 2020	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)	RECAP
25	Aug. 13, 2020	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)	RECAP
26	Aug. 13, 2020	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)	RECAP
27	Aug. 13, 2020	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)	RECAP
28	Aug. 13, 2020	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)	RECAP
29	Aug. 13, 2020	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)	RECAP
30	Aug. 14, 2020	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)	RECAP
31	Aug. 17, 2020	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)	RECAP
32	Aug. 17, 2020	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)	RECAP
33	Aug. 17, 2020	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)	RECAP
34	Aug. 17, 2020	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)	RECAP
35	Aug. 17, 2020	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)	RECAP
36	Aug. 17, 2020	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)	RECAP
37	Sept. 22, 2020	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)	RECAP
38	Sept. 23, 2020	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)	RECAP
39	Sept. 25, 2020	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	RECAP
40	Sept. 25, 2020	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)	RECAP
41	Oct. 2, 2020	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)	RECAP
42	Oct. 2, 2020	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)	RECAP
43	Nov. 20, 2020	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)	RECAP
44	Nov. 20, 2020	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)	RECAP
45	Nov. 23, 2020	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)	RECAP
46	Nov. 23, 2020	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)	RECAP
47	Nov. 23, 2020	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)	RECAP
48	Dec. 21, 2020	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)	RECAP
49	May 14, 2021	Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/14/2021)	RECAP
	May 28, 2021	Case Reassigned to Judge Deborah K. Chasanow. Judge Ellen L. Hollander no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk)
	May 28, 2021	Case Assigned/Reassigned
50	July 1, 2021	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	RECAP
51	July 9, 2021	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)	RECAP
52	July 28, 2021	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 7/28/2021. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 07/28/2021)	Clearinghouse
53	July 28, 2021	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)	Clearinghouse
54	Aug. 4, 2021	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)	RECAP
55	Aug. 4, 2021	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)	RECAP
56	Aug. 11, 2021	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	RECAP
57	Aug. 11, 2021	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)	RECAP
58	Aug. 19, 2021	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)	RECAP
59	Aug. 19, 2021	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)	RECAP
60	Aug. 25, 2021	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)	RECAP
61	Sept. 8, 2021	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)	RECAP
62	Sept. 24, 2021	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)	RECAP
63	Oct. 25, 2021	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 10/25/2021. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 10/25/2021)	Clearinghouse
64	Oct. 25, 2021	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)	Clearinghouse
65	Oct. 25, 2021	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)	RECAP
66	Oct. 26, 2021	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)	RECAP
67	Oct. 26, 2021	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)	RECAP
68	Nov. 8, 2021	STATUS REPORT Initial Joint Status Report by Jesse Hammons(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 11/08/2021)	RECAP
69	Dec. 20, 2021	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)	RECAP
70	Dec. 27, 2021	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)	RECAP
71	Jan. 14, 2022	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Emily Harris by Jesse Hammons (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ebert, Louis) (Entered: 01/14/2022)	RECAP
72	Jan. 14, 2022	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)	RECAP
73	Feb. 10, 2022	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	RECAP
74	Feb. 24, 2022	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)	RECAP
75	Feb. 24, 2022	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)	RECAP
76	Feb. 24, 2022	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)	RECAP
77	March 10, 2022	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)	RECAP
78	March 18, 2022	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)	RECAP
79	March 18, 2022	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)	RECAP
80	March 21, 2022	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)	RECAP
81	April 6, 2022	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 4/6/2022. (sat, Chambers) (Entered: 04/06/2022)	RECAP
82	April 6, 2022	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)	RECAP
83	April 7, 2022	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)	RECAP
84	April 11, 2022	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)	RECAP
85	April 12, 2022	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)	RECAP
86	May 5, 2022	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)	RECAP
87	May 5, 2022	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)	RECAP
88	May 20, 2022	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)	RECAP
89	May 20, 2022	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)	RECAP
90	May 23, 2022	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)	RECAP
91	June 3, 2022	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)	RECAP
92	June 3, 2022	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)	RECAP
93	June 6, 2022	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)	RECAP
94	June 7, 2022	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)	RECAP
95	June 16, 2022	ORDER Scheduling Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/16/2022. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/16/2022)	RECAP
96	June 17, 2022	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)	RECAP
97	June 21, 2022	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)	RECAP
98	June 24, 2022	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	Clearinghouse

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/ Contracting/ Organizational Discrimination

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Special Collection(s):

Transgender Healthcare Access Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 16, 2020

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A transgender man

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Univeristy of Maryland Medical System

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Affordable Care Act Section 1557, 42 U.S.C. § 18116

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Establishment Clause

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 1:20-cv-02088

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 23-01394

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Amount Defendant Pays: $874.63

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Transgender

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Gender-affirming care

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Hammons v. University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/44336/ (last updated 2/22/2025).