Case: Enstad v. PeaceHealth

2:17-cv-01496 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Oct. 5, 2017

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) The plaintiff in this case is a mother suing PeaceHealth on behlaf of her transgender son, who PeaceHealth denied gender-affirming care. She argues that PeaceHealth’s policy of refusing to cover medical care required by transgender people is discrimination and violates federal and state law.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Receipt # 0981-5042324) Attorney Lisa Nowlin added to party Cheryl Enstad(pty:pla), Attorney Lisa Nowlin added to party Paxton Enstad(pty:pla), filed by Paxton Enstad, Cheryl Enstad. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Summons)(Nowlin, Lisa) (Entered: 10/05/2017)

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Oct. 5, 2017

Oct. 5, 2017

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Joshua Block FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-5042546 (Nowlin, Lisa) (Entered: 10/05/2017)

Oct. 5, 2017

Oct. 5, 2017

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Leslie Cooper FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-5042565 (Nowlin, Lisa) (Entered: 10/05/2017)

Oct. 5, 2017

Oct. 5, 2017

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ORDER re 2 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Joshua Block for Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad and Paxton Enstad, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/05/2017)

Oct. 5, 2017

Oct. 5, 2017

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ORDER re 3 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Leslie Cooper for Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad and Paxton Enstad, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/05/2017)

Oct. 5, 2017

Oct. 5, 2017

Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Oct. 5, 2017

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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Oct. 5, 2017

Oct. 5, 2017

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Summons(es) electronically issued as to defendant(s) PeaceHealth. (DJ) (Entered: 10/06/2017)

Oct. 6, 2017

Oct. 6, 2017

Judge Ricardo S. Martinez added. (DJ)

Oct. 6, 2017

Oct. 6, 2017

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Oct. 6, 2017

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ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT by Judge Ricardo S Martinez. Joint Status Report due by 11/22/2017, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 11/8/2017, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 11/15/2017. (LC) (Entered: 10/11/2017)

Oct. 11, 2017

Oct. 11, 2017

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Barry S. Landsberg FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant PeaceHealth (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-5062038 (Korrell, Harry) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Joseph P. Hoag on behalf of Defendant PeaceHealth. (Hoag, Joseph) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Harvey L. Rochman FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant PeaceHealth (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-5062132 (Hoag, Joseph) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

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ORDER re 9 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Craig S. Rutenberg for Defendant PeaceHealth, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Saivandana Peterson FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant PeaceHealth (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-5062146 (Hoag, Joseph) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

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ORDER re 10 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Barry S Landsberg for Defendant PeaceHealth, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

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ORDER re 12 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Harvey L. Rochman for Defendant PeaceHealth, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

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ORDER re 14 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Saivandana Peterson for Defendant PeaceHealth, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

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WAIVER OF SERVICE of summons upon defendant PeaceHealth mailed on 10/18/2017 (Nowlin, Lisa) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Harry James Franklyn Korrell, III on behalf of Defendant PeaceHealth. (Korrell, Harry) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Craig S. Rutenberg FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant PeaceHealth (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-5062026 (Korrell, Harry) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery (Joint), filed by Defendant PeaceHealth. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Landsberg, Barry) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent PeaceHealth Networks for PeaceHealth. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by PeaceHealth (Landsberg, Barry) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

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ORDER re parties' 19 Joint MOTION to Extend Deadlines for Initial Disclosures and Rule 26(F) Conferenced and Joint Status Report. IT IS ORDERED that the deadlines set forth in the Order Regarding Initial Disclosures, Joint Status Report, an d Early Settlement to (1) conduct the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) Rule 26(f) conference; (2) file the Joint Status Report and Discovery Plan as Required by FRCP and Local Rule 26(f); and (3) conduct initial disclosures pursuant to FRCP Rule 26(a)(1) are hereby vacated. The Court will issue a revised order setting those deadlines commencing thirty days after its ruling on PeaceHealth's forthcoming motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Ricardo S Martinez. (TH)

Nov. 7, 2017

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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Saivandana Peterson for Defendant PeaceHealth. (Landsberg, Barry) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

Dec. 8, 2017

Dec. 8, 2017

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Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, filed by Defendant PeaceHealth. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 12/12/2017, (Landsberg, Barry) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

Dec. 11, 2017

Dec. 11, 2017

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ORDER granting 23 Stipulated Motion to Extend Deadline for PeaceHealth's Response to Complaint. Deadline extended to 1/8/2018. Signed by Judge Ricardo S Martinez. (PM)

Dec. 12, 2017

Dec. 12, 2017

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rule 12(B)(6), filed by Defendant PeaceHealth. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Re: Defendants' Motion to Dismiss) Noting Date 2/9/2018, (Landsberg, Barry) (Entered: 01/08/2018)

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Jan. 8, 2018

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REQUEST for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(B)(6) by Defendant PeaceHealth re 25 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rule 12(B)(6) (Landsberg, Barry) (Entered: 01/08/2018)

Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

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RESPONSE, by Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad, to 25 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rule 12(B)(6). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order)(Diskin, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

Feb. 5, 2018

Feb. 5, 2018

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MOTION to Certify Question to Washington Supreme Court, filed by Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/23/2018, (Diskin, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

Feb. 5, 2018

Feb. 5, 2018

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Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time (1) For Peacehealth to File Its Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss; and (2) For Plaintiffs to File Their Reply Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Certify Questions to The Washington Supreme Court, filed by Defendant PeaceHealth. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/7/2018, (Rutenberg, Craig) (Entered: 02/07/2018)

Feb. 7, 2018

Feb. 7, 2018

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ORDER re: 29 Stipulated Motion to Extend Deadlines. Defendant PeaceHealth's Reply in support of their 25 Motion to Dismiss is due 2/12/2018; Plaintiff's Reply in support of their 28 Motion to Certify is due 2/26/2018. Signed by Judge Ricardo S Martinez. (PM)

Feb. 8, 2018

Feb. 8, 2018

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REPLY BRIEF in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(B)(6) re 25 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rule 12(B)(6) by Defendant PeaceHealth. Oral Argument Requested (Rutenberg, Craig) (Entered: 02/12/2018)

Feb. 12, 2018

Feb. 12, 2018

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RESPONSE, by Defendant PeaceHealth, to 28 MOTION to Certify Question to Washington Supreme Court. (Landsberg, Barry) (Entered: 02/20/2018)

Feb. 20, 2018

Feb. 20, 2018

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REPLY, filed by Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad, TO RESPONSE to 28 MOTION to Certify Question to Washington Supreme Court (Touschner, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/26/2018)

Feb. 26, 2018

Feb. 26, 2018

NOTICE REGARDING LACK OF PROPER SIGNATURE. The 33 Reply to Response to Motion was improperly signed by Elizabeth Touschner. Signatures must be in accordance with FRCP 11 and LCR 83.2(a) and must comply with ECF Filing Procedures. Please file corrected signature page using Praecipe to Attach event and link to original filing. Thank you. (PM)

Feb. 28, 2018

Feb. 28, 2018

Notice re Lack of Proper Signature

Feb. 28, 2018

Feb. 28, 2018

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PRAECIPE to attach document correcting attorney signature re 33 Reply to Response to Motion by Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Touschner, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/01/2018)

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 27 Response to Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Copy of Supplemental Authority)(Touschner, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/09/2018)

March 9, 2018

March 9, 2018

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 27 Response to Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Touschner, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/14/2018)

March 14, 2018

March 14, 2018

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Stipulated MOTION to Stay Proceedings, filed by Defendant PeaceHealth. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 4/25/2018, (Rutenberg, Craig) (Entered: 04/25/2018)

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ORDER granting 37 Stipulated Motion to Stay case signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. This matter is now STAYED and all motions have been removed from the Court's motion calendar. The parties shall update the Court on pending settlement discussions no later than 90 days from the date of this Order.(SSM) (Entered: 04/26/2018)

April 26, 2018

April 26, 2018

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JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: 0. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Landsberg, Barry) (Entered: 07/23/2018)

July 23, 2018

July 23, 2018

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STIPULATION AND ORDER re 39 Stipulated Motion to Stay Proceedings for Additional 60 Days. The existing stay shall continue for an additional 60 days. Parties to file an update with the Court by 9/23/2018 re settlement negotiations. Signed by Judge Ricardo S Martinez. (PM)

July 24, 2018

July 24, 2018

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Joint STATUS REPORT Re Status of Settlement Discussions and Stipulation to Stay Proceedings for Additional 30 Days by Defendant PeaceHealth (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Landsberg, Barry) (Entered: 09/21/2018)

Sept. 21, 2018

Sept. 21, 2018

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ORDER re 41 Stipulated Motion to Stay Proceedings for Additional 30 Days; the existing stay of all proceedings in this action shall continue for an additional 30 days through and including October 23, 2018. Parties to file a status of settlement negotiations by 10/23/2018. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (PM)

Sept. 24, 2018

Sept. 24, 2018

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Stipulated MOTION to Stay Proceedings for Additional 30 Days and Joint Update to Court Re: Status of Settlement Discussions, filed by Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/23/2018, (Nowlin, Lisa) (Entered: 10/23/2018)

Oct. 23, 2018

Oct. 23, 2018

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ORDER re: parties' 43 Stipulated Motion to Stay Proceedings. The existing stay of all proceedings in this action shall continue through and including November 23, 2018. The parties shall file an update with the Court regarding the status of the parties' settlement negotiations on or before November 23, 2018 unless the case has been settled and dismissed before that date. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (PM)

Oct. 25, 2018

Oct. 25, 2018

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Joint STATUS REPORT Re: Status of Settlement Discussions and Stipulation to Stay Proceedings for Additional 30 Days by Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Touschner, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

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Nov. 21, 2018

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of case by Plaintiffs Cheryl Enstad, Paxton Enstad (Touschner, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/02/2019)

Jan. 2, 2019

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***Civil Case Terminated per 46 Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice. (PM)

Jan. 3, 2019

Jan. 3, 2019

Terminated Case

Jan. 3, 2019

Jan. 3, 2019

Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/Contracting

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 5, 2017

Closing Date: Jan. 3, 2019

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 2:17-cv-01496

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