Case: Benedict v. Manfred

1:23-cv-01563 | U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Filed Date: June 21, 2023

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Case Summary

Seventeen former Major League Baseball (MLB) Scouts between the ages of 55 to 71 filed this putative class action suit against the MLB, its thirty teams, and its Commissioner in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado on June 21, 2023. Represented by private counsel, the Scouts alleged that MLB’s Scout employment practices resulted in violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and state law. The case was initially assigned to Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix, the…

Seventeen former Major League Baseball (MLB) Scouts between the ages of 55 to 71 filed this putative class action suit against the MLB, its thirty teams, and its Commissioner in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado on June 21, 2023. Represented by private counsel, the Scouts alleged that MLB’s Scout employment practices resulted in violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and state law. The case was initially assigned to Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix, then reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. The parties did not consent to a magistrate judge hearing the case, so it was reassigned to District Judge Daniel D. Domenico. 

In their initial complaint, the Scouts alleged that since the Commissioner of Baseball’s election in 2015, the MLB had reformed its approach to baseball, focusing on an analytical application of the game. The Scouts argued that this revamping of the MLB resulted in the League’s focus on recruitment of younger Scouts while pushing out older Scouts, on the belief that older Scouts lacked the capability to use analytics and engage in video scouting with the same skill as younger Scouts. MLB’s policy changes after 2015 allegedly impacted the older Scouts by no longer allowing them to communicate with other teams when and if their employment with one team ended, and by enacting confidentiality agreements in new contracts to prevent communication between teams. The Scouts further alleged that instead of allowing them to contract with new teams, the MLB adopted a policy by which teams would pay out the remainder of Scout’s contracts upon termination if the Scout did not sign with a new club, a policy that the Scouts asserted was aimed to prevent them from complying with the 180-day and 300-day deadlines for filing charges of age discrimination. These previously employed older Scouts were allegedly placed on a blacklist of “non-hirable” Scouts among the League. The Scouts alleged that these practices amounted to both disparate treatment and disparate impact on the basis of age under the guise of a response to increased analytics use and business needs following the COVID-19 pandemic. The Scouts sought to certify a class of MLB Scouts over the age of forty. They requested damages, to include back- and front-pay, compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys' fees, and injunctive relief directing the MLB to comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and state statutes. 

Multiple amended complaints were filed in this case, including on August 3, 2023; September 5, 2023; January 16, 2024; and January 30, 2024, related to renaming Defendants to the legal names of the specific entities that own and operate the individual MLB Clubs. The case was reassigned to Judge Daniel D. Domenico on September 27, 2023, and the MLB and its teams filed motions to dismiss on October 10, 2023 and February 20, 2024. 

This case is ongoing. As of April 2024, a decision on the motions to dismiss was pending. 

Summary Authors

Samantha Houghton (4/11/2024)

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Judge(s)

Domenico, Daniel Desmond (Colorado)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Abeita, Mitchell C. (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant

Abramson, Neil H. (Colorado)

Bennett, Desmonne A. (Colorado)

Bloom, Elise M. (Colorado)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:23-cv-01563

Collective and Class Action Complaint

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

Complaint
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1:23-cv-01563

Fourth Amended Complaint

Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67516558/benedict-v-manfred/

Last updated Aug. 8, 2025, 8:07 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Robert Manfred (Filing fee $ 402,Receipt Number ACODC-9159594)Attorney Eric N. Roberson added to party James S Benedict(pty:pla), filed by James S Benedict. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Roberson, Eric) Modified on 6/21/2023 to correct document type (efoga, ). (Entered: 06/21/2023)

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June 21, 2023

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Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix. Text Only Entry (efoga, ) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

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Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. No summons issued. (efoga, ) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

June 21, 2023

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APPENDIX re 1 Amended Complaint,,, by Plaintiffs James S Benedict, Christopher Bourjos. (Roberson, Eric) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

June 21, 2023

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ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING/PLANNING CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix on 07/13/2023. Proposed Scheduling Order due 9/15/2023. Scheduling/Planning Conference set for 9/22/2023 11:00 AM in Courtroom C204 before Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation of Main Document, # 2 Continuation of Main Document) (alave, ) (Entered: 07/14/2023)

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July 13, 2023

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Goodman, Robert) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/03/2023)

Aug. 3, 2023

Aug. 3, 2023

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SUMMONS REQUEST as to All Defendants re 6 Amended Complaint (Goodman, Robert) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/03/2023)

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Aug. 3, 2023

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Administrative Notice re: 7 Summons Request: Summonses submitted has incomplete caption and will not be issued. All parties to the action must be listed in the case caption. Please file completed summons for issuance using the event 'Summons Request.' (Text Only Entry) (cmadr, ) (Entered: 08/04/2023)

Aug. 4, 2023

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REASSIGNING MAGISTRATE JUDGE. This action is reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella upon her appointment. All future pleadings should reference Magistrate Judge Starnella at the beginning of the civil action number (such as 23-cv-01563-KAS). Unless otherwise ordered, the dates and times for all previously scheduled matters will be maintained and will now be handled by Magistrate Judge Starnella in Courtroom C-204. Her chambers are located in Room C-253 of the Byron G. Rogers Courthouse. Her telephone number is 303-335-2770. (Text only entry) (agarc, ) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Aug. 8, 2023

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SUMMONS REQUEST as to All Defendants re 6 Amended Complaint (Goodman, Robert) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/08/2023)

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Aug. 8, 2023

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SUMMONSES issued by Clerk. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Mitchell C. Abeita on behalf of plaintiffs (Abeita, Mitchell) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/09/2023)

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Elise M. Bloom on behalf of defendants . (Bloom, Elise) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/17/2023)

Aug. 17, 2023

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parents for named defendants. (Bloom, Elise) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/17/2023)

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Mary L. Will on behalf of defendants (Will, Mary) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/17/2023)

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Desmonne A. Bennett on behalf of defendants (Bennett, Desmonne) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/17/2023)

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Taylor Nicole Brook on behalf of defendants (Brook, Taylor) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/17/2023)

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Mary L. Will on behalf of Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc.Attorney Mary L. Will added to party Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The(pty:dft), Attorney Mary L. Will added to party Baltimore Orioles, Inc.(pty:dft) (Will, Mary) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Desmonne A. Bennett on behalf of Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc.Attorney Desmonne A. Bennett added to party Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The(pty:dft), Attorney Desmonne A. Bennett added to party Baltimore Orioles, Inc.(pty:dft) (Bennett, Desmonne) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Taylor Nicole Brook on behalf of Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc.Attorney Taylor Nicole Brook added to party Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The(pty:dft), Attorney Taylor Nicole Brook added to party Baltimore Orioles, Inc.(pty:dft) (Brook, Taylor) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 6 Amended Complaint,,,,,,,,,,, by Defendants AZPB, L.P, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LP, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Neil H. Abramson on behalf of defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing for Neil H. Abramson)(Abramson, Neil) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/28/2023)

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Adam M. Lupion on behalf of defendants (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing for Adam M. Lupion)(Lupion, Adam) Modified on 2/15/2024 to update docket text pursuant to chambers (agarc, ). (Entered: 08/28/2023)

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Minute ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 31 August 2023. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Joint Motion for Extension of Time for Defendants to Answer, Move and/or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint 22 is GRANTED. Defendants have up to and including October 10, 2023, to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint or, upon the filing of the Second Amended Complaint, to answer or respond to that Complaint.(cmadr, ) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by James S Benedict.(Roberson, Eric) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

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PRE-SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 6 September 2023. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 09/06/2023)

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Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify 5 Order, (Joint Motion to Modify the Order Setting Scheduling-Planning Conference (Dkt. 5)) by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

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Minute ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 12 September 2023. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Joint Motion to Modify the Order Setting Scheduling/Planning Conference 28 is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART as set forth above. The Scheduling Conference set for September 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. is VACATED and RESET to October 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. All deadlines established in the Order Setting Scheduling Conference 5 are adjusted accordingly.(cmadr, ) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

Sept. 12, 2023

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SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT to 28 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify 5 Order, (Joint Motion to Modify the Order Setting Scheduling-Planning Conference (Dkt. 5)) by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

Sept. 15, 2023

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Minute ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 18 September 2023. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all counsel who wish to participate in the Scheduling Conference may do so by telephone, and shall call the Court at 571- 353- 2301, Access Code: 334545142#, at the time of the hearing. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

Sept. 18, 2023

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CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC All parties do not consent.. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 09/25/2023)

Sept. 25, 2023

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MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction [#32] (the Consent/Non-Consent Form). This case was assigned to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c). The signed Consent-Non-Consent Form [#32] indicates that at least one party has declined to consent. Accordingly, I IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case shall be assigned to a District Judge under D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(8) and D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(a). By Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on September 27, 2023. Text Only Entry (kaslc1, ) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

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CASE REASSIGNED. pursuant to 33 Minute Order. This case is randomly reassigned to Judge Daniel D. Domenico and drawn to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. All future pleadings should be designated as 23-cv-01563-DDD. (Text Only Entry) (cmadr, ) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

Sept. 27, 2023

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ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of Local Civ. R. 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions, (4) conduct hearings, including evidentiary hearings, and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations for rulings on dispositive motions, and (5) pursuant to Local Civ. R. 16.6 and at the discretion of the Magistrate Judge, convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 9/27/2023. Text Only Entry. (rkeec) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

Sept. 27, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order Granting Defendants Motion to Exceed Word Limit)(Will, Mary) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

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ORDER granting 36 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendants' motion may include up to 10,000 words. Plaintiffs' response may likewise include 10,000 words, and the Court sua sponte extends the response deadline to 60 days from the filing of Defendants' motion. Any reply may not exceed 5,000 words. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 10/3/2023. Text Only Entry (dddlc8, ) (Entered: 10/03/2023)

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ANSWER to 26 Amended Complaint by Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd..(Will, Mary) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint) by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Propose Order Granting Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint)(Will, Mary) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

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MOTION for Order to enter scheduling order by Plaintiffs James S Benedict, Christopher Bourjos, Richard T Ingalls, Randall G Johnson, Steven E Jongewaard, William C Latham, Theodore Lekas Jr., Timothy A Mcintosh, Steven Pope, Rick L Ragazzo, Paul W Runge, Jeffery N Scholzen, Dennis M Sheehan, Christopher J Smith, Scott Trcka, Gregory G Whitworth, Robert D Wilfong. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Potential deponents identified)(Abeita, Mitchell) (Entered: 10/16/2023)

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ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 40 MOTION for Order to enter scheduling order. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 10/17/2023. Text Only Entry (dddlc8, ) (Entered: 10/17/2023)

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Order Referring Motion

Oct. 17, 2023

Oct. 17, 2023

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42

MINUTE ENTRY for Scheduling Conference held before Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 10/23/2023. FTR: KAS Courtroom C204. (lgale, ) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

Oct. 23, 2023

Oct. 23, 2023

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43

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint) by Plaintiff James S Benedict. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Jurisdictional Discovery Requests)(Roberson, Eric) (Entered: 11/03/2023)

1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Jurisdictional Discovery Requests

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Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

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44

MOTION to Stay Discovery by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Granting Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery)(Will, Mary) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Granting Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery

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Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

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45

RESPONSE to 43 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint) filed by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 11/07/2023)

Nov. 7, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023

PACER

Order Referring Motion

Nov. 7, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Nov. 7, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023

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46

ORDER granting 43 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Plaintiffs' response is due 12/15/2023. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 11/7/2023. Text Only Entry (dddlc8, ) (Entered: 11/07/2023)

Nov. 7, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023

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47

ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 44 MOTION to Stay Discovery. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 11/7/2023. Text Only Entry (dddlc8, ) (Entered: 11/07/2023)

Nov. 7, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023

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48

RESPONSE to 44 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Plaintiffs James S Benedict, Christopher Bourjos, Richard T Ingalls, Randall G Johnson, Steven E Jongewaard, William C Latham, Theodore Lekas Jr., Timothy A Mcintosh, Steven Pope, Rick L Ragazzo, Paul W Runge, Jeffery N Scholzen, Dennis M Sheehan, Christopher J Smith, Scott Trcka, Gregory G Whitworth, Robert D Wilfong. (Roberson, Eric) (Entered: 11/27/2023)

Nov. 27, 2023

Nov. 27, 2023

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49

BRIEF in Support of 44 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

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50

MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint by Plaintiff James S Benedict. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Document, # 2 Proposed Document Redlined as Required by Local rules)(Roberson, Eric) (Entered: 12/15/2023)

1 Proposed Document

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2 Proposed Document Redlined as Required by Local rules

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Dec. 15, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023

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51

RESPONSE to 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint) filed by Plaintiff James S Benedict. (Roberson, Eric) (Entered: 12/15/2023)

Dec. 15, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023

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52

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint) by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Will, Mary) (Entered: 12/19/2023)

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only)

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Dec. 19, 2023

Dec. 19, 2023

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53

RESPONSE to 52 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint) filed by Plaintiff James S Benedict. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Jurisdictional Discovery Requests, # 2 Exhibit B - Defendants' Jurisdictional Discovery Responses)(Roberson, Eric) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Jurisdictional Discovery Requests

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2 Exhibit B - Defendants' Jurisdictional Discovery Responses

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Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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54

ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES:re: 53 Response filed by attorneys Robert E. Goodman, Jr & Eric N. Roberson. The s/signature did not match the filers name on the account for which the login and password are registered. DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. Action to take - future documents must be filed pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 5.1(a) and 4.3(c) of the Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil cases).(Text Only Entry) (cmadr, ) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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55

BRIEF in Support of 52 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Collective and Class Action Complaint) filed by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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56

BRIEF in Opposition to 50 MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint filed by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Will, Mary) (Entered: 12/26/2023)

1 Exhibit A

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Dec. 26, 2023

Dec. 26, 2023

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57

STATUS REPORT ON PENDING MOTIONS by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 12/29/2023)

Dec. 29, 2023

Dec. 29, 2023

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58

ORDER granting 50 Motion for Leave to file Third Amended Complaint.Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 15(a)(2) provides that leave to amend should be freely given when justice so requires. Plaintiffs may file a Third Amended Complaint, without prejudice to Defendants' right to challenge that amended complaint for futility through a Rule 12 motion. Defendants ask for dismissal with prejudice of Plaintiffs' dropped causes of action and for an award of fees and costs. I decline those requests at this time, but Defendants may raise those issues in their forthcoming Rule 12 motion if they wish.Defendants' 39 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and 52 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply are DENIED AS MOOT.SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 1/3/2024. Text Only Entry (dddlc8, ) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Order on Motion for Leave AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

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59

AMENDED COMPLAINT against AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baltimore Orioles, L.P., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Cleveland Indians Baseball CO., Inc., Cleveland Indians Baseball CO., L.P., Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Guggenheim Baseball Management, Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Liberty Media Corp., Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC, filed by Scott Trcka, Gregory G Whitworth, Robert D Wilfong.(Goodman, Robert) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

Jan. 16, 2024

Jan. 16, 2024

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60

AMENDED COMPLAINT (Fourth) against AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baltimore Orioles, L.P., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Cleveland Indians Baseball CO., Inc., Cleveland Indians Baseball CO., L.P., Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Guggenheim Baseball Management, Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Liberty Media Corp., Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC, filed by Scott Trcka, Steven Pope, Christopher Bourjos, Theodore Lekas Jr., James S Benedict, Paul W Runge, Jeffery N Scholzen, Christopher J Smith, Gregory G Whitworth, Randall G Johnson, Steven E Jongewaard, Rick L Ragazzo, Dennis M Sheehan, Richard T Ingalls, William C Latham, Robert D Wilfong, Timothy A Mcintosh.(Goodman, Robert) (Entered: 01/30/2024)

Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

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Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages [to Exceed Word Limit], Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify Briefing Schedule Related to Defendants' Rule 12 Motion by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order Granting Joint Motion to Exceed Word Limit and to Amend Briefing Schedule Related to Defendants' Rule 12 Motion)(Will, Mary) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order Granting Joint Motion to Exceed Word Li

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Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

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62

ORDER granting 61 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages and to Amend Briefing Schedule. The parties are granted leave to file a motion and responsive briefing under Rule 12 consistent with the word-limits and deadlines described in the motion. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 2/8/2024. Text Only Entry (dddlc8, ) (Entered: 02/08/2024)

Feb. 8, 2024

Feb. 8, 2024

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages AND Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

Feb. 8, 2024

Feb. 8, 2024

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63

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd., Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order Granting Defendants Motion to Dismiss Fourth Amended Complaint)(Will, Mary) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order Granting Defendants Motion to Dismiss F

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Feb. 20, 2024

Feb. 20, 2024

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64

ANSWER to 60 Amended Complaint,,,,,, by Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd..(Will, Mary) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

Feb. 20, 2024

Feb. 20, 2024

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65

NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information and Name Change by Taylor Nicole Brook (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Colorado Supreme Court Order re name change)(Brook, Taylor) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

1 Exhibit Colorado Supreme Court Order re name change

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March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024

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66

RESPONSE to 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Plaintiffs Richard T Ingalls, Randall G Johnson, Steven E Jongewaard, Timothy A Mcintosh, Steven Pope, Rick L Ragazzo, Paul W Runge, Jeffery N Scholzen, Dennis M Sheehan, Christopher J Smith, Scott Trcka, Gregory G Whitworth, Robert D Wilfong. (Goodman, Robert) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

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67

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 4/18/2024. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [# 44 ] is GRANTED IN PART. Discovery regarding the claims against the Non-Resident Defendants, as discussed herein, is STAYED pending an Order of the Court resolving the Motion to Dismiss [# 63 ]. The stay is LIFTED upon the issuance of an Order denying the Motion to Dismiss [# 63 ], in whole or in part. The parties shall file a joint motion for a status conference within five business days of an Order denying the Motion to Dismiss [# 63 ], in whole or in part. The Motion [# 44 ] is DENIED IN PART WITHOUT PREJUDICE, as to Defendant Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd. The Court will set a Scheduling Conference to set deadlines and discovery limitations for discovery regarding those claims and affirmative defenses. The Proposed Scheduling Order [# 40 ], which was docketed as "Motion for Order to Enter Scheduling Order" is DENIED AS MOOT.(norlin, ) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

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68

BRIEF in Support of 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Defendants AZPB Limited Partnership, Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Braves Holdings, LLC, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Chicago White Sox, LTD, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, Detroit Tigers, Inc., Houston Astros, LLC, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Robert Manfred, Marlins Teamco, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Minnesota Twins, LLC, New York Yankees Partnership, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Padres, L.P., Phillies, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Rogers Communications, Inc., San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. (Will, Mary) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

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ORDER SETTING HEARING ON MOTION: 63 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Fourth Amended Complaint. A Motion Hearing of no more than two hours is SET for 5/9/2024 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom A1002 before Judge Daniel D. Domenico. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 4/24/2024. Text Only Entry (dddlc1, ) (Entered: 04/24/2024)

April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

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Order Setting Hearing on Motion

April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

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70

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Daniel D. Domenico: Motion Hearing held on 5/9/2024 re 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Chicago White Sox, LTD, Marlins Teamco, LLC, St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC, Braves Holdings, LLC, Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, L.P., The, Padres, L.P., Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, Rangers Baseball, LLC, Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership Inc, The, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC, Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC, The, New York Yankees Partnership, Cincinnati Reds, LLC, The, Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP, The, Pittsburgh Associates, L.P., Angels Baseball, LP, Athletics Investment Group LLC, AZPB Limited Partnership, Baltimore Orioles, Inc., Rogers Communications, Inc., Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, Houston Astros, LLC, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., Phillies, The, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, The, Detroit Tigers, Inc., Minnesota Twins, LLC, San Diego Padres Baseball Club, L.P., Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Sterling Mets, L.P., San Francisco Baseball Associates, LLC, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd. Taking under advisement 63 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Court indicates written order shall follow. Court Reporter: Tammy Hoffschildt. (rkeec) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

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ORDER ON 63 MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 20 May 2024. It is ORDERED that: The MOTION TO DISMISS, Doc. 63, is DENIED; and It is FURTHER ORDERED that this case be TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.(cmadr, ) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

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Interdistrict Transmittal of Documents via e-mail to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York atUnInterdistrictTransfer_NYSD@nysd.uscourts.gov. Text Only Entry (cmadr, ) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory: Colorado

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 21, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A putative class of individuals over 40 years of age who have held the position of Scout for one or more of the 30 major league baseball clubs and unsuccessfully sought reemployment by a club on one or more occasions between June 2020 and June 2023.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Major League Baseball (- United States (national) -), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.

State Anti-Discrimination Law

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Disparate Treatment

Hiring

Sports

Discrimination Basis:

Age discrimination