Case: Carroll v. Walden University, LLC

1:22-cv-00051 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Jan. 7, 2022

Closed Date: Oct. 17, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) This is a class action lawsuit filed against Walden University, alleging that the defendant mislead students of color and women students about the cost of education at Walden University. Parties recently reached a settlement agreement.

Summary Authors

Keren Yi (3/20/2025)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Jessel, Kirin (Maryland)

Miller, Lila R (Maryland)

Milton, Alexa Teichert (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Berkowitz, Sean M (Maryland)

Dahl, Caitlin E (Maryland)

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/62051678/carroll-v-walden-university-llc/

Last updated Aug. 7, 2025, 5:45 a.m.

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COMPLAINT and Jury Demand against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0416-9689788.), filed by Aljanal Carroll, Claudia Provost Charles, Tiffany Fair. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) MOHE Report, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons Walden University, LLC, # 4 Summons Walden e-Learning, LLC)(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/07/2022)

1 Exhibit 1) MOHE Report

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3 Summons Walden University, LLC

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4 Summons Walden e-Learning, LLC

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Jan. 7, 2022

Jan. 7, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Alexa Teichert Milton on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/07/2022)

Jan. 7, 2022

Jan. 7, 2022

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Summons Issued 21 days as to Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC.(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/2022)

Jan. 10, 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

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NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson. Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles or counsel for Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Pilot Project Procedures which can be downloaded here. Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded here, counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded here. To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 1/24/2022. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/2022)

Jan. 10, 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

PACER
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Case Management Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson on 1/10/2022. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/2022)

Jan. 10, 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kirin Jessel (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9710745.) by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

Jan. 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Eric Rothschild (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9710781.) by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

Jan. 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Tara Ramchandani (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9710806.) by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

Jan. 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lila Miller (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9710823.) by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

Jan. 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Glenn Schlactus (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9710830.) by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

Jan. 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Edward Olds (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9710864.) by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

Jan. 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

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QC NOTICE: 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Tiffany Fair, Aljanal Carroll, Claudia Provost Charles, 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Tiffany Fair, Aljanal Carroll, Claudia Provost Charles, 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Tiffany Fair, Aljanal Carroll, Claudia Provost Charles, 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Tiffany Fair, Aljanal Carroll, Claudia Provost Charles, 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Tiffany Fair, Aljanal Carroll, Claudia Provost Charles, 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Tiffany Fair, Aljanal Carroll, Claudia Provost Charles needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

Jan. 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

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Case Reassigned to Judge Ellen L. Hollander. Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

Jan. 24, 2022

Jan. 24, 2022

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Tara Ramchandani by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles. The fee has already been paid.(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lila Miller by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles. The fee has already been paid.(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Glenn Schlactus by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles. The fee has already been paid.(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Edward Olds by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles. The fee has already been paid.(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kirin Jessel by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles. The fee has already been paid.(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Eric Rothschild by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles. The fee has already been paid.(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 14 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Tara Kolar Ramchandani. Attorney Tara Kolar Ramchandani will receive a separate email with the previously issued CM/ECF login and password. Signed by Clerk on 1/26/2022. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Jan. 26, 2022

Jan. 26, 2022

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 16 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Glenn Schlactus. Directing attorney Glenn Schlactus to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 1/26/2022. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Jan. 26, 2022

Jan. 26, 2022

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 15 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Lila R Miller. Directing attorney Lila R Miller to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 1/26/2022. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Jan. 26, 2022

Jan. 26, 2022

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 17 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Edward Kendall Olds. Directing attorney Edward Kendall Olds to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 1/26/2022. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Jan. 26, 2022

Jan. 26, 2022

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 18 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kirin Jessel. Directing attorney Kirin Jessel to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 1/26/2022. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Jan. 26, 2022

Jan. 26, 2022

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 19 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Eric Rothschild. Directing attorney Eric Rothschild 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 1/26/2022. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Jan. 26, 2022

Jan. 26, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew D. Prins on behalf of Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC (Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 01/31/2022)

Jan. 31, 2022

Jan. 31, 2022

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sean M. Berkowitz (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9726989.) by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 01/31/2022)

Jan. 31, 2022

Jan. 31, 2022

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Eric R. Swibel (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9726998.) by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 01/31/2022)

Jan. 31, 2022

Jan. 31, 2022

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Caitlin E. Dahl (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9727008.) by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 01/31/2022)

Jan. 31, 2022

Jan. 31, 2022

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sean Berkowitz, Caitlin Dahl, Eric Swibel. Directing attorney Sean Berkowitz, Caitlin Dahl, Eric Swibel to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration; granting 28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sean Berkowitz, Caitlin Dahl, Eric Swibel. Directing attorney Sean Berkowitz, Caitlin Dahl, Eric Swibel to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration; granting 29 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sean Berkowitz, Caitlin Dahl, Eric Swibel. Directing attorney Sean Berkowitz, Caitlin Dahl, Eric Swibel to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 2/1/2022. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/01/2022)

Feb. 1, 2022

Feb. 1, 2022

PACER
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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Walden University, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Adtalem Global Education, Inc. for Walden University, LLC.(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 02/02/2022)

Feb. 2, 2022

Feb. 2, 2022

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Walden e-Learning, LLC identifying Corporate Parent WALDEN UNIVERSITY, LLC, Other Affiliate Adtalem Global Education, Inc. for Walden e-Learning, LLC.(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 02/02/2022)

Feb. 2, 2022

Feb. 2, 2022

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

Feb. 4, 2022

Feb. 4, 2022

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ORDER granting 33 Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Ellen L. Hollander on 2/4/2022. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2022)

Feb. 4, 2022

Feb. 4, 2022

PACER
35

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 03/23/2022)

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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March 23, 2022

March 23, 2022

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(FILED IN ERROR - Refiled as ECF 37) RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Milton, Alexa) Modified on 5/12/2022 (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 05/11/2022)

May 11, 2022

May 11, 2022

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 05/12/2022)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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May 12, 2022

May 12, 2022

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38

REPLY to Response to Motion re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 06/03/2022)

June 3, 2022

June 3, 2022

PACER
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Kirin Jessel by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 07/01/2022)

July 1, 2022

July 1, 2022

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ORDER granting 39 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Kirin Jessel terminated. Signed by District Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander on 7/1/2022. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/2022)

July 1, 2022

July 1, 2022

PACER

Case Reassigned to Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin. District Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander no longer assigned to the case. (chs, Deputy Clerk)

July 6, 2022

July 6, 2022

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NOTICE of Change of Address by Eric Rothschild (Rothschild, Eric) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

July 14, 2022

July 14, 2022

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QC NOTICE: 41 Notice of Change of Address filed by Tiffany Fair, Aljanal Carroll, Claudia Provost Charles. **Please update your attorney information. Make address change by selecting Utilities > Your Account > Manage Your Account. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/15/2022)

July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022

PACER
43

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 11/28/2022. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/28/2022)

Nov. 28, 2022

Nov. 28, 2022

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ORDER denying 35 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 11/28/2022. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/28/2022)

Nov. 28, 2022

Nov. 28, 2022

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MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, By Party Consent by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - First Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - First Amended Complaint Redline, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 12/07/2022)

Dec. 7, 2022

Dec. 7, 2022

PACER
46

PAPERLESS ORDER: Upon consideration of the Plaintiffs Motion to Amend Complaint by Party Consent (ECF No. 45; the Motion), it is this 8th day of December 2022, hereby ORDERED that the Motion shall be, and is hereby GRANTED; and further it is ORDERED that the First Amended Complaint at Exhibit 1 to the Motion to Amend Complaint (ECF No. 45-1) shall be docketed and shall be the operative pleading. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 12/8/2022. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/08/2022)

Dec. 8, 2022

Dec. 8, 2022

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AND JURY DEMAND against Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC, filed by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair. (Attachments: # 1 Redline Version)(mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/08/2022)

1 Redline Version

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Dec. 8, 2022

Dec. 8, 2022

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

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ORDER granting 48 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 12/14/2022. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/14/2022)

Dec. 14, 2022

Dec. 14, 2022

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50

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 47 Amended Complaint by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

PACER
51

PAPERLESS ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants Consent Motion to Extend Time to Answer Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint (ECF No. 50; the Motion), it is this 17th day of January 2023 hereby ORDERED that the Motion shall be, and is hereby GRANTED; and further it is ORDERED that Defendants shall have through and including February 2, 2023 to answer Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 1/17/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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[STRICKEN] ANSWER to 47 Amended Complaint by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC.(Prins, Andrew) Modified on 2/21/2023 (mg3s, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/02/2023)

Feb. 2, 2023

Feb. 2, 2023

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DEFENDANTS' ANSWER to 47 First Amended Complaint by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 2, 2023

Feb. 2, 2023

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Report due by 6/21/2023. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/6/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2023)

Feb. 6, 2023

Feb. 6, 2023

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LETTER ORDER regarding the Filing of Motions. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/6/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2023)

Feb. 6, 2023

Feb. 6, 2023

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DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/6/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2023)

Feb. 6, 2023

Feb. 6, 2023

PACER
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Consent MOTION to Strike 52 Answer to Amended Complaint by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Answer to First Amended Complaint, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Prins, Andrew) (Entered: 02/17/2023)

Feb. 17, 2023

Feb. 17, 2023

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ORDER granting 56 Consent MOTION to Strike 52 Answer to Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/21/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

PACER
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STATUS REPORT - JOINT by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Claudia Provost Charles, Tareion Fluker(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

PACER
60

PAPERLESS ORDER: Pursuant to the telephonic status conference held today, the parties' requested modifications to the scheduling order as set forth in ECF No. 59 are GRANTED. Further, each side is limited to 10 depositions of fact witnesses, including parties, and exclusive of expert witness depositions; Requests for production are increased to 40; Requests for admission are increased to 35; parties shall file a joint status report by April 13, 2023 regarding interest in a settlement conference. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/13/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/13/2023)

March 13, 2023

March 13, 2023

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STIPULATION re: Proposed Protective Order by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 03/16/2023)

March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

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STIPULATION re: Proposed Order Governing the Production of Documents and ESI by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 03/16/2023)

March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/17/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/17/2023)

March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023

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STIPULATED ORDER Governing the Production of Documents and ESI. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/17/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/17/2023)

March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023

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STATUS REPORT - JOINT by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 04/13/2023)

April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

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Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 04/27/2023)

April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER: The Joint Motion at ECF 66 is granted. The scheduling order deadlines in this action are temporarily stayed for 30 days to allow the parties explore resolution of this matter. The parties shall submit a joint status report on the earlier of the successful resolution of this action or May 19, 2023. The parties' status report shall include a proposed revised scheduling order if necessary. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 5/1/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/01/2023)

May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023

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Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles(Ramchandani, Tara) (Entered: 05/19/2023)

May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER: The Joint Motion at ECF 68 is granted. The scheduling order deadlines in this action are temporarily stayed for 30 days to allow the parties to continue to explore resolution of this matter. The parties shall submit a joint status report on the earlier of the successful resolution of this action or June 20, 2023. The parties' status report shall include a proposed revised scheduling order if necessary. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 5/22/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2023)

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

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Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

June 20, 2023

June 20, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER: The Joint Motion at ECF 70 is granted. The scheduling order deadlines in this action are temporarily stayed for 30 days to allow the parties to continue to explore resolution of this matter. The parties shall submit a joint status report on the earlier of the successful resolution of this action or July 20, 2023. The parties' status report shall include a proposed revised scheduling order if necessary. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 6/21/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

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Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

July 20, 2023

July 20, 2023

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MARGINAL ORDER granting 72 Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines; The scheduling order deadlines in this action are temporarily stayed for 30 days to allow the parties to continue to explore resolution of this matter. The parties shall submit a joint status report on the earlier of the successful resolution of this action or 8/18/2023. The joint status report shall include a proposed revised scheduling order if necessary. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 7/25/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/25/2023)

July 25, 2023

July 25, 2023

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Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

Aug. 18, 2023

Aug. 18, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER: The Joint Motion at ECF 74 is granted. The scheduling order deadlines in this action are temporarily stayed for an additional 45 days to allow the parties to continue to explore resolution of this matter. The parties shall submit a joint status report on the earlier of the successful resolution of this action or September 29, 2023. The parties status report shall include a proposed revised scheduling order if necessary. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 8/21/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/21/2023)

Aug. 21, 2023

Aug. 21, 2023

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Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

Sept. 29, 2023

Sept. 29, 2023

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QC NOTICE: 76 Motion to Stay filed by Tiffany Fair, Aljanal Carroll, Claudia Provost Charles, Tareion Fluker was filed incompletely. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Text of Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Text of Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Text of Proposed Order to 76 . (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

Sept. 29, 2023

Sept. 29, 2023

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MARGINAL ORDER granting 76 Motion to Stay; Status Report due 10/20/23. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 10/2/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

Oct. 2, 2023

Oct. 2, 2023

PACER
79

Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

Oct. 20, 2023

Oct. 20, 2023

PACER
80

ORDER granting 79 Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 10/23/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

Oct. 23, 2023

Oct. 23, 2023

PACER
81

Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

PACER
82

ORDER granting 81 Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 11/20/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

PACER
83

Joint MOTION to Extend Stay of Discovery and Joint Status Report by Walden University, LLC, Walden e-Learning, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dahl, Caitlin) (Entered: 12/08/2023)

Dec. 8, 2023

Dec. 8, 2023

PACER
84

ORDER granting 83 Joint MOTION to Extend Stay of Discovery and Joint Status Report. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 12/11/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

PACER
85

Joint MOTION to Extend Stay of Discovery and Joint Status Report by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 12/22/2023)

Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 22, 2023

PACER
86

ORDER granting 85 Joint MOTION to Extend Stay of Discovery and Joint Status Report. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 12/28/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/28/2023)

Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

PACER
87

Joint MOTION to Extend Stay of Discovery and Joint Status Report by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 01/12/2024)

Jan. 12, 2024

Jan. 12, 2024

PACER
88

ORDER granting 87 Joint MOTION to Extend Stay of Discovery and Joint Status Report. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 1/12/2024. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

Jan. 12, 2024

Jan. 12, 2024

PACER
89

Joint MOTION to Extend Stay of Discovery and Joint Status Report by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024

PACER
90

ORDER granting 89 Joint MOTION to Extend Stay of Discovery and Joint Status Report. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/13/2024. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/13/2024)

March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

PACER
91

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ramchandani, Tara) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

PACER
92

Consent MOTION to Certify Class and for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement, Provisional Certification of Settlement Class, and Approval of Notice, # 2 Exhibit Executed Settlement Agreement with Attachments, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Attorney with Attachments, # 4 Exhibit SSI Declaration - 2024.03.21, # 5 Exhibit Relman Website Screenshot, # 6 Exhibit NSLDN Website Screenshot, # 7 Exhibit Executed Declaration of Aljanal Carroll, # 8 Exhibit Executed Declaration of Claudia Provost Charles, # 9 Exhibit Executed Declaration of Tiffany Fair, # 10 [FILED IN COUNSEL ERROR - Refiled at ECF 94] Exhibit Executed Declaration of Tareion Fluker, # 11 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ramchandani, Tara) Modified on 4/3/2024 (mg3s, Deputy Clerk). Modified on 4/5/2024 (mg3s, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/28/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs Unopposed Motio

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2 Exhibit Executed Settlement Agreement with Attachments

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Attorney with Attachments

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4 Exhibit SSI Declaration - 2024.03.21

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5 Exhibit Relman Website Screenshot

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6 Exhibit NSLDN Website Screenshot

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7 Exhibit Executed Declaration of Aljanal Carroll

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8 Exhibit Executed Declaration of Claudia Provost Charles

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9 Exhibit Executed Declaration of Tiffany Fair

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10 Exhibit Executed Declaration of Tareion Fluker

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11 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order

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March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

RECAP
93

ORDER granting 91 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/1/2024. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/01/2024)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Clearinghouse
94

NOTICE by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles re 92 Consent MOTION to Certify Class and for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement - Corrected Declaration (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Corrected Declaration of Tareion Fluker)(Ramchandani, Tara) (Entered: 04/04/2024)

April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024

PACER
95

ORDER granting 92 Consent MOTION to Certify Class and for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/17/2024. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

Clearinghouse
96

Notice of Objection by Dr. Joni Hoxsey. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

1 Envelope

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July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024

PACER
97

Consent MOTION To Modify Preliminary Approval Order by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Proposed Order Modifying Preliminary Approval, # 2 Exhibit 2- Claim Form For All Other Class Members (Redline), # 3 Exhibit 3- Proposed Order Granting Approval Of Proposed Class Action Settlement And Certification Of Class (Redline))(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 07/10/2024)

1 Exhibit 1- Proposed Order Modifying Preliminary Approval

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2 Exhibit 2- Claim Form For All Other Class Members (Redline)

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3 Exhibit 3- Proposed Order Granting Approval Of Proposed Class Action Settlement

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July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024

RECAP
98

ORDER Modifying Preliminary Approval Order with respect to the provision of Notice and other Conforming Modifications. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 7/16/2024. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

Clearinghouse
99

AFFIDAVIT Declaration of Aisha Lange by Aljanal Carroll, Tiffany Fair, Tareion Fluker, Claudia Provost Charles(Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

Case Type(s):

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 7, 2022

Closing Date: Oct. 17, 2024

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are students or former students who had enrolled in Walden University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Mooted before ruling

Defendants

Walden University, LLC (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Private Entity/Person

Walden e- Learning, LLC (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), 15 U.S.C. § 1691

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Mixed

Nature of Relief:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $28.5M

Issues

General/Misc.:

Education

School/University policies

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Sex discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female