Filed Date: Feb. 14, 2024
Case Ongoing
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This case involved a transgender young adult who was diagnosed with gender dysphoria and was denied gender-affirming care. On February 14, 2024, the plaintiff filed this complaint in Colorado state court against Children's Hospital Colorado under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-601). Represented by private counsel and the ACLU Foundation of Colorado, the plaintiff alleged that he had been receiving gender‑affirming care at Children’s Hospital Colorado’s TRUE Center for Gender Diversity since 2021, having been diagnosed with gender dysphoria in early 2022. Plaintiff had fully authorized chest masculinization surgery, but following CHCO’s policy change, his surgery was abruptly canceled, terminating his care plan. Nonetheless, Children’s Hospital Colorado continued to offer cisgendered patients the same surgical procedures for other medical or non‑medical purposes. Plaintiff alleged unlawful discrimination based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, and disability, in violation of the Colorado Anti‑Discrimination Act. The plaintiff sought injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney's fees.
On April 19, 2024, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss. On May 10, 2024, the plaintiff responded. As of February 28, 2025, the case was ongoing, and the motion to dismiss was still pending.
Summary Authors
Ruby Napora (2/14/2025)
Ben Hefter (8/27/2025)
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Public Accommodations/Contracting
Key Dates
Filing Date: Feb. 14, 2024
Case Ongoing: Yes
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
A transgender former patient who is diagnosed with gender dysphoria and was denied a previously authorized gender-affirming surgery.
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Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Children's Hospital Colorado (Aurora, Douglas), Private Entity/Person
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Case Details
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Colorado state trial court 2024CV30455
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Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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