Case: Schroeder v. University of Oregon

6:23-cv-01806 | U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Filed Date: Dec. 1, 2023

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This is a sex discrimination class action brought by female student-athletes at the University of Oregon against the University. On December 1, 2023, varsity female student-athletes belonging to the University’s beach volleyball and rowing teams filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. The plaintiffs sued the University under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681. Represented by Jennifer J. Middleton of Johnson Johnson Lucas & M…

This is a sex discrimination class action brought by female student-athletes at the University of Oregon against the University. On December 1, 2023, varsity female student-athletes belonging to the University’s beach volleyball and rowing teams filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. The plaintiffs sued the University under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681. Represented by Jennifer J. Middleton of Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton PC and Arthur H. Bryant of Bailey & Glasser, LLP, the plaintiffs sought class action certification, with the plaintiffs serving as class representatives. In their complaint, plaintiffs sought various remedies, including a declaratory order stating that the University discriminated against its current female varsity student-athletes on the basis of sex and a permanent injunction against such discrimination, along with compensatory and nominal damages. The plaintiffs alleged that the University violated Title IX by failing to provide female varsity student-athletes with the same treatment and benefits provided to it provides male varsity student-athletes. Alleged disparate treatment included failure to provide athletic financial aid to its female and male student-athletes in proportion to the number of students of each sex participating in intercollegiate athletics, and failure to provide female students an equal opportunity to participate in varsity intercollegiate athletics. This case was assigned to Judge Ann L. Aiken.

On the same day the plaintiffs filed their complaint, the court issued a Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. This order requires the parties to complete discovery by April 1, 2024 and to submit a Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report by April 29, 2024. This case is still ongoing.

Summary Authors

Rita Elfarissi (2/3/2024)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

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6:23-cv-01806

Class Action Complaint

Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68054696/schroeder-v-university-of-oregon/

Last updated April 7, 2024, 3:18 a.m.

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Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $405 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9177109 Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Filed by Mia Lopez, Anna Maria Knight, Ella Tyus, Natasha George, Abigail Plevin, Ashley Schroeder, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Alex Laita, Sophia Schmitz, Claire Daley, Sydney Weddle, Alaina Thomas, Beatrice Wetton, Delaney Hopen, Jade Bernal, Elise Haverland, Siulolovao Folau, Dahlia Mcallister, Zoe Almanza, Savannah Siegrist, Kendall Clark, Josie Griffiths, Vivian Donovan, Anastasia Lima, Josie Cole, Presley Mccaskill, Alexandra Haden, Carly Wallace, Madelyn Lafollette, Valerie Peterson, Halli Fields against University of Oregon (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet). (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

RECAP
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Notice of Case Assignment to Judge Ann L. Aiken and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. Discovery is to be completed by 4/1/2024. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 4/29/2024. Pretrial Order is due by 4/29/2024. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (jw) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

PACER
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CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed on 12/1/2023 by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

PACER
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Proposed Summons Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/05/2023)

Dec. 5, 2023

Dec. 5, 2023

PACER
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Summons Issued Electronically as to University of Oregon. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (jw) (Entered: 12/05/2023)

Dec. 5, 2023

Dec. 5, 2023

RECAP
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Notice of Case Reassignment: This case has been reassigned from Judge Ann L. Aiken to Judge Michael J. McShane. (cw) (Entered: 12/06/2023)

Dec. 6, 2023

Dec. 6, 2023

PACER
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Return of Service Executed as to University of Oregon served on 12/8/2023, answer due on 12/29/2023. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

PACER
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Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint. Filed by All Defendants. (Crooks, Sarah) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

Jan. 16, 2024

Jan. 16, 2024

RECAP
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ORDER: Granting Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 8 . Answer is due by 3/4/2024. Ordered by Judge Michael J McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer a Complaint/Petition

Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

PACER
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Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Lori Bullock. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240264. Filed by Zoe Almanza, Jade Bernal, Kendall Clark, Josie Cole, Claire Daley, Vivian Donovan, Halli Fields, Siulolovao Folau, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths, Alexandra Haden, Elise Haverland, Delaney Hopen, Anna Maria Knight, Madelyn Lafollette, Alex Laita, Anastasia Lima, Mia Lopez, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Valerie Peterson, Abigail Plevin, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Sophia Schmitz, Ashley Schroeder, Savannah Siegrist, Alaina Thomas, Ella Tyus, Carly Wallace, Sydney Weddle, Beatrice Wetton. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) (Bullock, Lori) (Entered: 01/19/2024)

Jan. 19, 2024

Jan. 19, 2024

PACER
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Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Joshua I. Hammack. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240329. Filed by Zoe Almanza, Jade Bernal, Kendall Clark, Josie Cole, Claire Daley, Vivian Donovan, Halli Fields, Siulolovao Folau, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths, Alexandra Haden, Elise Haverland, Delaney Hopen, Anna Maria Knight, Madelyn Lafollette, Alex Laita, Anastasia Lima, Mia Lopez, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Valerie Peterson, Abigail Plevin, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Sophia Schmitz, Ashley Schroeder, Savannah Siegrist, Alaina Thomas, Ella Tyus, Carly Wallace, Sydney Weddle, Beatrice Wetton. (Hammack, Joshua) (Entered: 01/19/2024)

Jan. 19, 2024

Jan. 19, 2024

PACER
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Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Arthur Harry Bryant. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240344. Filed by Zoe Almanza, Jade Bernal, Kendall Clark, Josie Cole, Claire Daley, Vivian Donovan, Halli Fields, Siulolovao Folau, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths, Alexandra Haden, Elise Haverland, Delaney Hopen, Anna Maria Knight, Madelyn Lafollette, Alex Laita, Anastasia Lima, Mia Lopez, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Valerie Peterson, Abigail Plevin, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Sophia Schmitz, Ashley Schroeder, Savannah Siegrist, Alaina Thomas, Ella Tyus, Carly Wallace, Sydney Weddle, Beatrice Wetton. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Court Admissions) (Bryant, Arthur) (Entered: 01/19/2024)

Jan. 19, 2024

Jan. 19, 2024

PACER

Clerk's Review of Pro Hac Vice Motion

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER

Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER

Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Lori Bullock. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240264 10 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER

Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Joshua I. Hammack. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240329 11 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER

Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Arthur Harry Bryant. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240344 12 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER
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ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 10 admission requested by attorney Lori Bullock. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER
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ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 11 admission requested by attorney Joshua I. Hammack. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER
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ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 12 admission requested by attorney Arthur Harry Bryant. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER
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Answer to 1 Complaint,, . Filed by University of Oregon. (Crooks, Sarah) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

RECAP
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Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) Agreement . Filed by Zoe Almanza, Jade Bernal, Kendall Clark, Josie Cole, Claire Daley, Vivian Donovan, Halli Fields, Siulolovao Folau, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths, Alexandra Haden, Elise Haverland, Delaney Hopen, Anna Maria Knight, Madelyn Lafollette, Alex Laita, Anastasia Lima, Mia Lopez, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Valerie Peterson, Abigail Plevin, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Sophia Schmitz, Ashley Schroeder, Savannah Siegrist, Alaina Thomas, Ella Tyus, Carly Wallace, Sydney Weddle, Beatrice Wetton. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/01/2024)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

PACER
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SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER. Settlement Conference is set for Thursday, July 18, 2024 and, if necessary, Friday, July 19, 2024 in Portland chambers before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. Plaintiffs are to arrive at 9:00 AM and Defendant at 9:30 AM on July 18, 2024. Settlement documents are due July 11, 2024. See attached instructions. Signed on April 1, 2024 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 04/01/2024)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: Oregon

Case Type(s):

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 1, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Varsity female student-athletes at the University of Oregon

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

University of Oregon (Eugene, Lane), None

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Damages

Declaratory Judgment

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Sports

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female