Case: Holtmeier v. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity

2:23-cv-00051 | U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming

Filed Date: March 27, 2023

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Case Summary

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On March 27, 2023, members of the University of Wyoming's Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity filed suit in U.S. District Court in the District of Wyoming against the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity and the President of the Fraternity Council of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity.

Summary Authors

Claire Pollard (7/29/2025)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67101322/parties/holtmeier-v-kappa-kappa-gamma-fraternity/


Judge(s)

Johnson, Alan Bond (Wyoming)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Craven, Casandra A (Wyoming)

Attorney for Defendant

Berkness, Rachel M (Wyoming)

Day, Stuart R (Wyoming)

Dressel, Brian W. (Wyoming)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:23-cv-00051

Complaint

Jane Doe I v. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

Complaint
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2:23-cv-00051

Second Amended Verified Complaint

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67101322/holtmeier-v-kappa-kappa-gamma-fraternity/

Last updated Aug. 16, 2025, 3:04 a.m.

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VERIFIED MEMBER DERIVATIVE COMPLAINT FOR BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Jane Doe IV, Jane Doe III, Jane Doe I, Jane Doe II, Jane Doe V, Jane Doe VI, Jane Doe VII. (Filing fee $402 Receipt #CHY 2-1291) (Attachments: # 1 Continuation of Document #1 (Complaint and Attachments), # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge) (Court Staff, szf) (Entered: 03/28/2023)

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March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

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Motion Referred to Magistrate Judge MOTION to Proceed Anonymously filed by Plaintiffs Jane Doe I, Jane Doe II, Jane Doe III, Jane Doe IV, Jane Doe V, Jane Doe VI, Jane Doe VII. (Court Staff, szf) Modified docket text on 3/28/2023 (Court Staff, szf). Modified docket text on 3/29/2023 (Court Staff, szf). Modified on 3/29/2023 to unrefer motion (Court Staff, ssw). Modified on 3/29/2023 (Court Staff, sbh). (Entered: 03/28/2023)

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Motions No Longer Referred: 2 MOTION for Order Proceed Anonymously (Court Staff, ssw)

March 29, 2023

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ORDER by the Honorable Alan B. Johnson denying 2 Motion to Proceed Anonymously. The Court grants Plaintiffs leave until April 20, 2023, to file an amended complaint that substitutes Plaintiffs' real names. (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 04/06/2023)

April 6, 2023

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Renewed MOTION to Proceed Anonymously filed by Plaintiffs Jane Doe IV, Jane Doe III, Jane Doe I, Jane Doe II, Jane Doe V, Jane Doe VI, Jane Doe VII (Craven, Casandra) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/7/2023: # 2 Proposed Order) (Court Staff, sbh). Removed restriction and modified event and text on 4/7/2023 (Court Staff, sbh). (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/7/2023: # 1 Replaced Document - Renewed Motion) (Court Staff, stmo). (Unable to open original pleading. Pleading replaced on on 4/7/2023 and Modified text on 4/7/2023. (Court Staff, stmo). Attachments renamed on 4/7/2023. (Court Staff, szf) Modified text on 4/7/2023 (Court Staff, stmo). (Entered: 04/07/2023)

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April 7, 2023

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ORDER by the Honorable Alan B. Johnson denying 4 Renewed Motion to Proceed Anonymously. In accordance with this Court's prior Order, the Court grants Plaintiffs leave until April 20, 2023, to file an amended complaint that substitutes Plaintiffs' real names. (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 04/14/2023)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand Jaylyn Westenbroek, Hannah Holtmeier, Allison Coghan, Grace Choate, Madeline Ramar and Megan Kosar on behalf of themselves and derivatively on behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity against Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President, Terry Smith filed by Jane Doe IV, Jane Doe III, Jane Doe I, Jane Doe II, Jane Doe V, Jane Doe VI, Jane Doe VII. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachments) (Knepper, John) (Entered: 04/20/2023)

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Praecipes for Summons filed by Plaintiffs Grace Choate, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Megan Kosar, Madeline Ramar, Jaylyn Westenbroek, 4 issued (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Grace Choate, Jaylyn Westenbroek, Madeline Ramar, Allison Coghan, Megan Kosar, Hannah Holtmeier. Artemis Langford 4/21/2023, answer due 6/20/2023 (Knepper, John) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jaylyn Westenbroek, Grace Choate, Madeline Ramar, Allison Coghan, Megan Kosar, Hannah Holtmeier. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity 4/21/2023, answer due 6/20/2023 (Knepper, John) Modified filers and text on 4/26/2023 (Court Staff, stmo). Corrected filers and text on 4/27/2023 (Court Staff, sbh). (Entered: 04/25/2023)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jaylyn Westenbroek, Grace Choate, Madeline Ramar, Allison Coghan, Megan Kosar, Hannah Holtmeier. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President 4/21/2023, answer due 6/20/2023 (Knepper, John) Modified filers and text on 4/26/2023 (Court Staff, stmo). Corrected filers and text on 4/27/2023 (Court Staff, sbh). (Entered: 04/25/2023)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jaylyn Westenbroek, Grace Choate, Madeline Ramar, Allison Coghan, Megan Kosar, Hannah Holtmeier. Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co 4/21/2023, answer due 6/20/2023 (Knepper, John) Modified filers and text on 4/26/2023 (Court Staff, stmo). Corrected filers and text on 4/27/2023 (Court Staff, sbh). (Entered: 04/25/2023)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Scott P Klosterman on behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President (Klosterman, Scott) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Kelly H Rankin. MOTION for Natalie M. McLaughlin to appear pro hac vice; Check not tendered; filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order)(Klosterman, Scott) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Kelly H Rankin. MOTION for Brian W. Dressel to appear pro hac vice; Check not tendered; filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order)(Klosterman, Scott) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

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ORDER by the Honorable Kelly H. Rankin granting 13, 14 MOTIONS for Natalie M. McLaughlin and Brian W. Dressel to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity (Order emailed to phv counsel on this date) (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

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Notice of Pro Hac Vice Attorney Appearance by Natalie Marie McLaughlin, I on behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President (McLaughlin, Natalie) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

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Notice of Pro Hac Vice Attorney Appearance by Natalie Marie McLaughlin, I on behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co (McLaughlin, Natalie) (Entered: 06/08/2023)

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FINANCIAL ENTRY: $100 PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID ON BEHALF OF NATALIE M. MCLAUGHLIN AND BRIAN W. DRESSEL ($200 RECEIVED RECEIPT NO. 2-1633) (Court Staff, stmo)

June 8, 2023

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NOTICE of Pro Hac Vice Attorney Appearance by Brian W. Dressel on behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President (Dressel, Brian) Modified text on 6/9/2023 (Court Staff, stmo). (Entered: 06/09/2023)

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MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President. (McLaughlin, Natalie) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

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MEMORANDUM in Support of 19 Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President. (McLaughlin, Natalie) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rachel M Berkness on behalf of Artemis Langford (Berkness, Rachel) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

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MOTION to Dismiss Party Artemis Langford filed by Defendant Artemis Langford. (Berkness, Rachel) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

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MEMORANDUM in Support of 22 Motion to Dismiss Party filed by Defendant Artemis Langford. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Supplement, # 4 Supplement) (Berkness, Rachel) (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 flattened and replaced on 6/21/2023) (Court Staff, stmo). Modified text on 6/21/2023 (Court Staff, stmo). (Entered: 06/20/2023)

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First RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Jaylyn Westenbroek, Madeline Ramar, Megan Kosar, Hannah Holtmeier, Allison Coghan and Grace Choate. (Knepper, John) Modified text and filers on 7/6/2023 (Court Staff, sjlg). (Entered: 07/05/2023)

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First RESPONSE in Opposition re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Party Artemis Langford filed by Plaintiffs Jaylyn Westenbroek, Madeline Ramar, Megan Kosar, Hannah Holtmeier, Allison Coghan and Grace Choate. (Knepper, John) Modified filers and text on 7/6/2023 (Court Staff, sjlg). (Entered: 07/05/2023)

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REPLY to 24 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President. (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

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REPLY to 25 Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by Defendant Artemis Langford. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Berkness, Rachel) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

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Notice requiring Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity to Submit a Disclosure Statement in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1(b). Disclosure Statement Due: July 31, 2023. (Court Staff, szf) (Entered: 07/27/2023)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE filed by Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co. (McLaughlin, Natalie) (Entered: 07/28/2023)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE filed by Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity. (McLaughlin, Natalie) (Entered: 07/28/2023)

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ORDER by the Honorable Alan B. Johnson granting 19 Motion to Dismiss, dismissing without prejudice 6 Amended Complaint, dismissing as moot 22 Motion to Dismiss Party. Plaintiffs' claims fail. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1), Defendant KKG Building Co is dismissed. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), Plaintiffs' four claims against Defendants KKG and Rooney are dismissed without prejudice. (Court Staff, sbh) Modified text on 8/25/2023 (Court Staff, sbh). Modified to Opinion document type on 8/28/2023 (Court Staff, sbh). (Entered: 08/25/2023)

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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 31 Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion to Dismiss Party filed by Plaintiffs Grace Choate, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Megan Kosar, Madeline Ramar, Jaylyn Westenbroek. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Craven, Casandra) (Additional attachment(s) added due to corrupt document on 9/26/2023: # 2 Exhibit 1) (Court Staff, stbd). Modified on 9/26/2023 (Court Staff, stbd). (Entered: 09/25/2023)

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Preliminary Record of appeal sent to USCA and counsel re 32 Notice of Appeal (Attorney). The procedures and appeals forms may be obtained from the U.S. Court of Appeals website: www.ca10.uscourts.gov. (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record on Appeal Including Notice of Appeal) (Court Staff, stbd) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

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Appeal Number 23-8065 received from USCA for 32 Notice of Appeal (Attorney) filed by Jaylyn Westenbroek, Grace Choate, Megan Kosar, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Madeline Ramar. Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 09/26/2023. Fee is due by 10/10/2023 for Grace Choate, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Megan Kosar, Madeline Ramar and Jaylyn Westenbroek. Docketing statement due 10/10/2023 for Grace Choate, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Megan Kosar, Madeline Ramar and Jaylyn Westenbroek. Transcript order form due 10/10/2023 for Grace Choate, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Megan Kosar, Madeline Ramar and Jaylyn Westenbroek. Notice of appearance due on 10/10/2023 for Grace Choate, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA BUILDING CO., Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Megan Kosar, Artemis Langford, Madeline Ramar, Mary Pat Rooney and Jaylyn Westenbroek. Disclosure statement due on 10/10/2023 for KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA BUILDING CO. and Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity [23-8065] (Court Staff, stbd) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

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USCA Appeal Fees received $505 receipt number 2-2129 re 32 Notice of Appeal (Attorney) filed by Jaylyn Westenbroek, Grace Choate, Megan Kosar, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Madeline Ramar. (Court Staff, sjk) (Entered: 10/03/2023)

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (No Transcripts Necessary) re 32 Notice of Appeal by Plaintiffs Grace Choate, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Megan Kosar, Madeline Ramar, Jaylyn Westenbroek (Knepper, John) Modified text on 10/6/2023 (Court Staff, sbh). (Entered: 10/06/2023)

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(TEXT-ONLY) APPEAL ORDER from USCA as to 32 Notice of Appeal filed by Jaylyn Westenbroek, Grace Choate, Megan Kosar, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Madeline Ramar. Record on Appeal/Notice due 10/17/2023. Minute order filed - Notice due that record is complete by 10/17/2023 for Margaret Botkins. (Text Only - No Attachment) [23-8065] (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

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Transcript Letter transmitted to USCA re 32 Notice of Appeal. No transcripts have been ordered for this appeal. For purpose of appeal, the record is now ready. (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

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MANDATE of USCA DISMISSING 32 Notice of Appeal filed by Jaylyn Westenbroek, Grace Choate, Megan Kosar, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Madeline Ramar. Dismissed; Terminated on the merits after oral hearing; Written, signed, unpublished; Judges McHugh (authoring), Murphy and Federico. [23-8065] (Attachments: # 1 Order and Judgment) (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

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(TEXT-ONLY) NOTICE of Hearing VIA ZOOM - NOTE:1. This proceeding will be held via Zoom Video/Web Conferencing with all participants appearing remotely;the Zoom ID and Passcode will be provided separately to the participants email address of record.2. Participants should connect to the proceeding 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time to allow for troubleshooting of any connectivity issues.3. To ensure the record is of the best quality, participants are encouraged to utilize a headset to reduce static and background noise. If not using a headset, participants must ensure the audio feed at their location is muted when not speaking.***REMINDER: Recording or broadcasting of this hearing is prohibited. *** Status Conference set for 1/7/2025 at 10:30 AM before Honorable Alan B Johnson. (Court Staff, ssw) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick. MOTION to Substitute Attorney filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Day, Stuart) (Entered: 12/18/2024)

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ORDER by the US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A Hambrick granting 41 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Stuart R Day for Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Stuart R Day for Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President. Attorney Scott P Klosterman terminated. (Court Staff, scat) (Entered: 12/19/2024)

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(TEXT-ONLY) NOTICE of Hearing VIA ZOOM - NOTE:1. This proceeding will be held via Zoom Video/Web Conferencing with all participants appearing remotely; the Zoom ID and Passcode will be provided separately to the participants email address of record.2. Participants should connect to the proceeding 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time to allow for troubleshooting of any connectivity issues.3. To ensure the record is of the best quality, participants are encouraged to utilize a headset to reduce static and background noise. If not using a headset, participants must ensure the audio feed at their location is muted when not speaking.***REMINDER: Recording or broadcasting of this hearing is prohibited*** Status Conference set for 1/29/2025 at 9:30 AM before Honorable Alan B. Johnson. (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

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(TEXT-ONLY) NOTICE of Hearing VIA ZOOM - NOTE:1. This proceeding will be held via Zoom Video/Web Conferencing with all participants appearing remotely; the Zoom ID and Passcode will be provided separately to the participants email address of record.2. Participants should connect to the proceeding 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time to allow for troubleshooting of any connectivity issues.3. To ensure the record is of the best quality, participants are encouraged to utilize a headset to reduce static and background noise. If not using a headset, participants must ensure the audio feed at their location is muted when not speaking.***REMINDER: Recording or broadcasting of this hearing is prohibited*** Status Conference set for 3/24/2025 at 9:30 AM before Honorable Alan B. Johnson. (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick MOTION for Deadline for Plaintiffs to Amend Complaint or MOTION to Convert to Dismissal With Prejudice filed by Defendant Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Proposed Order) (McLaughlin, Natalie) Modified to add filer and text on 3/3/2025 (Court Staff, stmo). Modified text on 3/3/2025 (Court Staff, sbh). Added MOTION for Order on 3/3/2025 (Court Staff, sbh). Modified on 3/3/2025 (Court Staff, ssw). (Entered: 02/28/2025)

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DISREGARD. Filing error. Counsel to refile. MOTION to Dismiss Party Artemis Langford filed by Defendant Artemis Langford. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 Exhibit, # 25 Exhibit, # 26 Exhibit, # 27 Exhibit, # 28 Exhibit, # 29 Exhibit, # 30 Exhibit, # 31 Exhibit, # 32 Exhibit, # 33 Exhibit, # 34 Exhibit, # 35 Exhibit, # 36 Exhibit, # 37 Exhibit, # 38 Exhibit, # 39 Exhibit, # 40 Exhibit, # 41 Exhibit, # 42 Exhibit, # 43 Exhibit, # 44 Exhibit, # 45 Exhibit, # 46 Exhibit, # 47 Exhibit, # 48 Exhibit, # 49 Exhibit, # 50 Exhibit, # 51 Exhibit, # 52 Exhibit, # 53 Exhibit, # 54 Exhibit, # 55 Exhibit, # 56 Exhibit, # 57 Exhibit, # 58 Exhibit, # 59 Exhibit, # 60 Exhibit, # 61 Exhibit, # 62 Exhibit, # 63 Exhibit, # 64 Supplement, # 65 Proposed Order)(Berkness, Rachel) Modified text. Termed on 3/3/2025 (Court Staff, stmo). (Entered: 02/28/2025)

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Motions No Longer Referred: 47 MOTION for Deadline for Plaintiffs to Amend Complaint MOTION to Convert to Dismissal With Prejudice (Court Staff, ssw)

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MOTION to Dismiss Party Artemis Langford filed by Defendant Artemis Langford. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Errata, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 Exhibit, # 25 Exhibit, # 26 Exhibit, # 27 Exhibit, # 28 Exhibit, # 29 Exhibit, # 30 Exhibit, # 31 Exhibit, # 32 Exhibit, # 33 Exhibit, # 34 Exhibit, # 35 Exhibit, # 36 Exhibit, # 37 Exhibit, # 38 Exhibit, # 39 Exhibit, # 40 Exhibit, # 41 Exhibit, # 42 Exhibit, # 43 Exhibit, # 44 Exhibit, # 45 Exhibit, # 46 Exhibit, # 47 Exhibit, # 48 Exhibit, # 49 Exhibit, # 50 Exhibit, # 51 Exhibit, # 52 Exhibit, # 53 Exhibit, # 54 Exhibit, # 55 Exhibit, # 56 Exhibit, # 57 Exhibit, # 58 Exhibit, # 59 Exhibit, # 60 Exhibit, # 61 Exhibit, # 62 Exhibit, # 63 Exhibit, # 64 Exhibit, # 65 Exhibit, # 66 Exhibit, # 67 Exhibit)(Berkness, Rachel) (Attachment 56 removed blank page 8 and replaced on 3/4/2025) (Court Staff, stmo). Modified text on 3/4/2025 (Court Staff, stmo). (Entered: 03/03/2025)

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March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 47 MOTION for Deadline for Plaintiffs to Amend Complaint, MOTION to Convert to Dismissal With Prejudice filed by Plaintiffs Jaylyn Westenbroek, Hannah Holtmeier, Allison Coghan, Grace Choate, Madeline Ramar, Megan Kosar. (Knepper, John) Modified text on 3/17/2025 (Court Staff, stmo). (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 49 MOTION to Dismiss Party Artemis Langford filed by Plaintiffs Jaylyn Westenbroek, Hannah Holtmeier, Allison Coghan, Grace Choate, Madeline Ramar, Megan Kosar. (Knepper, John) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

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REPLY to 50 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President, Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity. (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

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(TEXT-ONLY) NOTICE of Hearing VIA ZOOM - NOTE:1. This proceeding will be held via Zoom Video/Web Conferencing with all participants appearing remotely; the Zoom ID and Passcode will be provided separately to the participants email address of record.2. Participants should connect to the proceeding 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time to allow for troubleshooting of any connectivity issues.3. To ensure the record is of the best quality, participants are encouraged to utilize a headset to reduce static and background noise. If not using a headset, participants must ensure the audio feed at their location is muted when not speaking.***REMINDER: Recording or broadcasting of this hearing is prohibited. *** Status Conference set for 5/23/2025 at 9:30 AM before Honorable Alan B Johnson. (Court Staff, ssw) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

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NOTICE by Defendant Artemis Langford re 49 MOTION to Dismiss Party Artemis Langford OF ONGOING ATTACKS BY PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit) (Berkness, Rachel) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference Proceedings and Argument on Pending Motions held on 3/24/2025 before Judge Alan B. Johnson. To purchase a copy of this transcript, please contact Court Reporter Melanie Sonntag, phone (307)433-2169 or email MelanieSonntagCRR@gmail.com. A party must file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction within 7 calendar days. If a party fails to request redaction, the unredacted transcript attached to this entry will be made available electronically without redaction. THIS TRANSCRIPT MUST NOT BE ATTACHED AS AN EXHIBIT OR MADE PART OF AN APPENDIX. See Local Rule 30.1(g). Notice of Intent to Redact due 4/4/2025. Notice of Redaction Request due 4/18/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/28/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/26/2025. (Humphrey-Sonntag, Melanie) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

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ORDER by the Honorable Alan B. Johnson granting 47 Motion for Deadline for Plaintiffs to Amend Complaint. Plaintiffs have 30 days to file a Second Amended Complaint. If no amended complaint is filed, the Court's earlier order of dismissal without prejudice will convert to a dismissal on the merits. (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

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ORDER by the Honorable Alan B. Johnson denying 49 Defendant Langford's Motion to Dismiss (Court Staff, sbh) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick. MOTION to Amend 6 Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Grace Choate, Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Megan Kosar, Madeline Ramar, Jaylyn Westenbroek. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Knepper, John) Modified text on 6/10/2025 (Court Staff, sbh). Modified text on 6/17/2025 (Court Staff, sjlg). (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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June 9, 2025

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(TEXT-ONLY) ORDER by US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A Hambrick regarding Plaintiffs' 60 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. The Court ORDERS that if the Defendants do not intend to object to the Motion, please file that Response by tomorrow, June 11, 2025. If Defendants do intend to file an objection to the Motion, that Response is due by Monday, June 23, 2025. (Court Staff, sbjk) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

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NOTICE Intention with Regard to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint re (61) Order by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

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NOTICE of No Objection by Defendant Artemis Langford (Berkness, Rachel) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

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ORDER by the US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A Hambrick GRANTING Plaintiffs' 60 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' must file the Second Amended Complaint on or before Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Court Staff, sbjk) Modified text on 6/13/2025 (Court Staff, sbh). (Entered: 06/12/2025)

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SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Defendants filed by Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Haley Rutsch (Knepper, John) Modified filers and text on 6/13/2025 (Court Staff, sbh). (Entered: 06/12/2025)

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MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Treasurer, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Brown, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Campbell, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Goettelman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Wong, Kappa Kappa Gamma Panhellenic Delegate. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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MEMORANDUM in Support of 66 Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Treasurer, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Brown, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Campbell, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Goettelman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Wong, Kappa Kappa Gamma Panhellenic Delegate. (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 66 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Allison Coghan, Hannah Holtmeier, Haley Rutsch. (Knepper, John) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

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REPLY to 68 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Defendants Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council President, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Treasurer, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Brown, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Campbell, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Goettelman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council Vice President Wong, Kappa Kappa Gamma Panhellenic Delegate. (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory: Wyoming

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 27, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at University of Wyoming.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, an Ohio non-profit corporation, Non-profit or advocacy

Mary Pat Rooney, Non-profit or advocacy

Maria Brown, Non-profit or advocacy

Nancy Campbell, Non-profit or advocacy

Barb Goettelman, Non-profit or advocacy

Liz Wong, Non-profit or advocacy

Kyle Donnelly, Non-profit or advocacy

Beth Black, Non-profit or advocacy

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Transgender

LGBTQ+:

Transgender: IDs