Case: Loe v. Walz

0:23-cv-01527 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: May 24, 2023

Closed Date: Aug. 22, 2025

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0:23-cv-01527

Verified Complaint

Loe et al. v. Walz et al.

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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Docket for: Loe v. Walz
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1 May 24, 2023

COMPLAINT against Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz, Jett Willie (filing fee $ 402, receipt number AMNDC-10298790) filed by University of Northwestern - St. Paul, Melinda Loe, Mark Loe, Crown College, Dawn Erickson. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Mawer, Emily) Modified text on 5/24/2023 (ABR). (Entered: 05/24/2023)

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2 May 24, 2023

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per Civil (3rd, 4th - Civil Rights) list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 23-cv-1527 (NEB/JFD).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ABR) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

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3 May 24, 2023

Summons Issued as to Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz. (ABR) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

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4 May 24, 2023

(Text-Only): Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Diana Verm Thomson, Eric S. Baxter, Benjamin A. Fleshman as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. cc:Thomson, Baxter, Fleshman. (ABR) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

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5 May 25, 2023

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Eric S. Baxter. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-10301319 filed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Mawer, Emily) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

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6 May 25, 2023

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Diana Verm Thomson. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-10301355 filed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Mawer, Emily) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

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7 May 25, 2023

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Benjamin A. Fleshman. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-10301398 filed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Mawer, Emily) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

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8 May 26, 2023

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Eric Baxter for Crown College, Dawn Erickson,Mark Loe,Melinda Loe, and University of Northwestern - St. Paul.; granting 6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Diana Marie Verm Thomson for Crown College, Dawn Erickson,Mark Loe,Melinda Loe, and University of Northwestern - St. Paul.; granting 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Benjamin Fleshman for Crown College, Dawn Erickson,Mark Loe,Melinda Loe, and University of Northwestern - St. Paul. Approved by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 5/26/2023. (jam) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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9 May 26, 2023

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. REFILED//SUMMONS Returned Executed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. All Plaintiffs. (Mawer, Emily) Modified text on 5/26/2023 (ACH). (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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10 May 26, 2023

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. REFILED//SUMMONS Returned Executed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. All Plaintiffs. (Mawer, Emily) Modified text on 5/26/2023 (ACH). (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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11 May 26, 2023

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. Minnesota Department of Education served on 5/26/2023, answer due 6/16/2023. (Mawer, Emily) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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12 May 26, 2023

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. Willie Jett served on 5/26/2023, answer due 6/16/2023. (Mawer, Emily) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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13 May 26, 2023

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. Tim Walz served on 5/26/2023, answer due 6/16/2023. (Mawer, Emily) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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May 26, 2023

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

14 June 1, 2023

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Mawer, Emily) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

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15 June 1, 2023

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for Crown College. (Mawer, Emily) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

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16 June 2, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey A Timmerman on behalf of Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 06/02/2023)

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17 June 2, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Martha J Casserly on behalf of Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz. (Casserly, Martha) (Entered: 06/02/2023)

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18 June 13, 2023

STIPULATION for Preliminary Injunction by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. Jointly Signed by Tim Walz, Willie Jett, and Minnesota Department of Education. (Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 06/13/2023)

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19 June 13, 2023

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 18 Stipulation. (Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 06/13/2023)

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20 June 14, 2023

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 6/14/2023. (KMW) (Entered: 06/14/2023)

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21 June 16, 2023

ANSWER to Complaint filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 06/16/2023)

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22 June 20, 2023

ORDER/NOTICE OF PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 7/18/2023. Pretrial Conference set for 7/25/2023 at 09:30 AM via Audio-only Conference (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 6/20/2023. (Attachments: # 1 26(f) Template, # 2 Consent Form)(TJS) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

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23 July 6, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs (Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 07/06/2023)

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24 July 6, 2023

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul . (Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 07/06/2023)

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25 July 6, 2023

VACATED on 7/10/2023 per 29 ORDER - (Text-Only) ORDER in Response to 24 Letter to District Judge. Plaintiffs' request to file an early motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall contact chambers to schedule a hearing date once the motion is ready to be filed. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 7/6/2023. (KMW) Modified text on 7/6/2023 (KMW). Modified text on 7/11/2023 (ABR). (Entered: 07/06/2023)

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July 6, 2023

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

26 July 7, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Madeleine DeMeules on behalf of All Defendants. (DeMeules, Madeleine) (Entered: 07/07/2023)

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27 July 7, 2023

Amended ANSWER to Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. filed by Minnesota Department of Education. (Casserly, Martha) Modified text on 7/10/2023 (ABR). (Entered: 07/07/2023)

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28 July 7, 2023

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz re clarification of order, Doc 25. (Casserly, Martha) (Entered: 07/07/2023)

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29 July 10, 2023

(Text-Only) ORDER in Response to 28 Letter to District Judge. The docket entry referenced in Defendants' July 7, 2023 letter referring to a administrative error has been fixed. In light of Defendants' answer and counterclaims, the Court revokes permission for an early summary judgment motion, in the interests of judicial economy. The Order in ECF No. 25 is VACATED. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 7/10/2023. (KMW) (Entered: 07/10/2023)

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July 10, 2023

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

30 July 18, 2023

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education. Jointly Signed by Melinda Loe, Mark Loe, Dawn Erickson, Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, Willie Jett, and Minnesota Department of Education.(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/18/2023)

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31 July 24, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Dion Farganis on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Farganis, Dion) (Entered: 07/24/2023)

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32 July 25, 2023

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 7/25/2023: Rule 16 Pretrial Conference.No Digital RecordingSt. Paul Courthouse via Audio ConferenceTime: 9:30 AM-9:49 AMTotal Time: 19 MinutesSee Minutes for details. (TJS) (Entered: 07/25/2023)

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33 July 27, 2023

SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 10/2/2023. Joinder of Parties due by 10/2/2023. Fact Discovery due by 2/16/2024. Expert Discovery due by 5/1/2024. Motions (non-disp) due 2/16/2024. Motions (disp) due by 7/1/2024. Ready for trial due by 11/1/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 7/26/2023.(TJS) (Entered: 07/27/2023)

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34 July 28, 2023

MOTION to Dismiss/General Counterclaims filed by Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Attachments: # 1 DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - INSTRUCTED TO REFILE - Memorandum of Law, # 2 DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - Notice of Hearing, # 3 DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - Meet and Confer Statement, # 4 DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - Proposed Order)(Thomson, Diana) Modified text on 7/31/2023 (ABR). (Entered: 07/28/2023)

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4 DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - Proposed Order

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35 July 31, 2023

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 34 MOTION to Dismiss/General Counterclaims : Motion Hearing set for 11/6/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 13W (MPLS) before Judge Nancy E. Brasel. (Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 07/31/2023)

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36 July 31, 2023

MEMORANDUM in Support re 34 MOTION to Dismiss/General Counterclaims filed by Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul.(Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 07/31/2023)

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37 July 31, 2023

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 34 Motion to Dismiss/General, filed by Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul.(Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 07/31/2023)

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38 July 31, 2023

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 34 MOTION to Dismiss/General Counterclaims filed by Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul.(Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 07/31/2023)

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39 Aug. 18, 2023

BRIEF re 34 MOTION to Dismiss/General Counterclaims filed by Minnesota Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

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40 Aug. 31, 2023

STIPULATION for Protective Order by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education. Jointly Signed by Melinda and Mark Loe, Dawn Erickson, Crown College, and University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

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41 Aug. 31, 2023

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Protective Order 40 Stipulation. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

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42 Aug. 31, 2023

PROTECTIVE ORDER on 40 Stipulation. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 8/31/2023.(TJS) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

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43 Sept. 1, 2023

REPLY re 34 MOTION to Dismiss/General Counterclaims filed by Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul.(Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 09/01/2023)

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44 Sept. 22, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by Richard C Landon on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Landon, Richard) (Entered: 09/22/2023)

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45 Sept. 26, 2023

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - INSTRUCTED TO REFILE - NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney (Farganis, Dion) Modified text on 9/27/2023 (ABR). (Entered: 09/26/2023)

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46 Sept. 29, 2023

NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney (Farganis, Dion) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

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47 Nov. 6, 2023

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 11/6/2023: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Renee RoggeMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 13WTime: 9:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Diana Marie Verm Thomson; Benjamin Fleshman; Richard Landon; Eric S. BaxterFor Defendant(s): Jeffrey A Timmerman; Madeleine DeMeules PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 34 MOTION to Dismiss/General Counterclaims filed by Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. The motion was moved, argued and taken under advisement. Order to follow. (KMW) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

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48 Nov. 7, 2023

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 14-Day Transcript of 47 Motion Hearing,, to Court Reporter Renee Rogge. (Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 11/07/2023)

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49 Nov. 21, 2023

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 11/6/2023 before Judge Nancy E. Brasel. (59 pages). Court Reporter: Renee Rogge. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 7 days to file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Notice Intent/No Intent to Request Redactions due 11/28/2023. Redaction Request due 12/12/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/22/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/20/2024. (RAR) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

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50 Jan. 22, 2024

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Andrea R. Butler. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-10788203 filed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Landon, Richard) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

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51 Jan. 23, 2024

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 50 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Andrea Butler for Crown College,Dawn Erickson,Mark Loe,Melinda Loe,and University of Northwestern - St. Paul. Approved by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 1/23/2024. (jam) (Entered: 01/23/2024)

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

52 Jan. 25, 2024

MOTION to Compel Discovery and Modify Scheduling Order filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

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53 Jan. 25, 2024

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 52 MOTION to Compel Discovery and Modify Scheduling Order : Motion Hearing set for 2/15/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6A (STP) before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

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54 Jan. 25, 2024

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 52 Motion to Compel filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz.(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

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55 Jan. 25, 2024

BRIEF re 52 MOTION to Compel Discovery and Modify Scheduling Order filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

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56 Jan. 25, 2024

Declaration of Jeff Timmerman in Support of 52 MOTION to Compel Discovery and Modify Scheduling Order filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A-C)(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

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57 Jan. 25, 2024

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Defs' Motion to Compel Discovery and Modify Scheduling Order 52 Motion to Compel. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

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58 Feb. 1, 2024

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 52 MOTION to Compel Discovery and Modify Scheduling Order filed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul.(Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 02/01/2024)

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59 Feb. 1, 2024

DECLARATION of Diana Thomson in Opposition to 52 MOTION to Compel Discovery and Modify Scheduling Order filed by Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4)(Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 02/01/2024)

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60 Feb. 5, 2024

(Text-Only) NOTICE: The Motion Hearing set for 2/15/2024 at 10:00 AM will be heard in the Edward J. Devitt Courtroom in St. Paul before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Location change only. (TJS) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

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61 Feb. 15, 2024

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 2/15/2024: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Tim WilletteSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom Edward J. Devitt CourtroomTime: 10:00 - 10:45 am 10:56 - 11:05 amTotal Time: 54 min.APPEARANCES:For Plaintiffs: Ben Fleshman, Diana Thomson, and Richard LandonFor Defendants: Jeff Timmerman and Madeleine DeMeules PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 52 MOTION to Compel Discovery and Modify Scheduling Order. The Court granted in part and denied in part Defendants' 52 Motion to Compel for the reasons stated on the record. The Court will not issue a written order on this motion. However, it will issue a new scheduling order next week, consistent with the deadlines discussed at the conclusion of the hearing. Ordered by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. (ATB) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

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62 Feb. 15, 2024

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 3-Day Transcript of 61 Order on Motion to Compel,,,, Motion Hearing,,, to Court Reporter Tim Willette. (Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

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Order on Motion to Compel

63 Feb. 23, 2024

AMENDED PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Fact Discovery due by 3/18/2024. Expert Discovery due by 6/3/2024. Motions (non-disp) due 3/18/2024. Motions (disp) due by 8/1/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 2/23/2024.(TJS) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

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64 March 6, 2024

NOTICE by Minnesota Department of Education Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(DeMeules, Madeleine) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

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65 March 7, 2024

RESPONSE re 64 Notice (Other) of Supplemental Authority filed by Crown College, Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, University of Northwestern - St. Paul.(Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 03/07/2024)

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66 March 18, 2024

ORDER ON MOTION TO DISMISS COUNTERCLAIMS. Plaintiff's motion to dismiss the counterclaims 34 is DENIED. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 3/18/2024. (KMW) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

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67 April 15, 2024

MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Crown College, Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 04/15/2024)

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68 April 16, 2024

SECOND AMENDED PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER granting 67 Motion for Extension of Time: Expert Discovery due by 7/3/2024. Motions (disp) due by 9/3/2024. Ready for trial due by 12/2/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 4/16/2024.(TJS) (Entered: 04/16/2024)

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69 June 12, 2024

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 27 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim filed by Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Attachments: # 1 DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - Exhibit(s) Answer to Defendant Counterclaims)(Thomson, Diana) Modified text on 6/13/2024 (ABR). (Entered: 06/12/2024)

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70 June 13, 2024

REPLY to Counterclaim filed by Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

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71 June 13, 2024

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 69 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 27 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim filed by Crown College, University of Northwestern - St. Paul.(Thomson, Diana) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

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72 June 17, 2024

ORDER granting 69 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 6/17/2024. (TJS) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

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73 Aug. 8, 2024

LETTER to Request Permission to Exceed Word/Line Limits filed jointly on behalf of all parties. (Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

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74 Aug. 8, 2024

(Text-Only) ORDER in Response to 73 Letter Requesting Permission to Exceed Word/Line Limits. The parties' joint request to extend the word count limits for their combined opening and reply briefs, for their summary judgment motions, is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The parties may have an additional 4,000 words for their combined briefs. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/8/2024.(KMW) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

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Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

75 Aug. 9, 2024

TEXT ONLY ENTRY: Notice re: Inactive AttorneyAttorney Emily Mawer is listed as counsel of record in this case. This attorney is not in good standing as he or she is in Inactive status with the court. Therefore, this attorney cannot appear in any case until he or she re-registers with the court. To re-register and return to good standing, please follow the Inactive Attorney Procedure. (ABR) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

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76 Sept. 3, 2024

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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77 Sept. 3, 2024

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 76 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Motion Hearing set for 12/9/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 13W (MPLS) before Judge Nancy E. Brasel. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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78 Sept. 3, 2024

MEMORANDUM in Support re 76 MOTION for Summary Judgment REDACTED filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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79 Sept. 3, 2024

SEALED MEMORANDUM in Support re 76 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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80 Sept. 3, 2024

*** DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR*** Declaration of Jeff Timmerman in Support of 76 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-5, 8, 11, 33, 69-70, 77-78, 81-85, 91-94, 96, 111-112, 114-117)(Timmerman, Jeffrey) Modified text on 9/30/2024 (KMW). (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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81 Sept. 3, 2024

SEALED EXHIBIT re 80 Declaration in Support, filed by Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 7, # 2 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 9, # 3 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 10, # 4 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 12, # 5 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 13, # 6 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 14, # 7 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 15, # 8 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 16, # 9 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 17, # 10 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 18, # 11 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 19, # 12 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 20, # 13 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 21, # 14 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 22, # 15 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 23, # 16 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 24, # 17 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 25, # 18 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 26, # 19 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 27, # 20 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 28, # 21 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 29, # 22 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 30, # 23 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 31, # 24 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 32, # 25 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 34, # 26 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 35, # 27 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 36, # 28 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 37, # 29 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 38, # 30 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 39, # 31 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 40, # 32 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 41, # 33 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 42, # 34 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 43, # 35 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 44, # 36 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 45, # 37 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 46, # 38 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 47, # 39 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 48, # 40 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 49, # 41 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 50, # 42 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 51, # 43 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 52, # 44 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 53, # 45 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 54, # 46 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 55, # 47 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 56, # 48 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 57, # 49 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 58, # 50 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 59, # 51 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 60, # 52 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 61, # 53 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 62, # 54 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 63, # 55 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 64, # 56 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 65, # 57 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 66, # 58 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 67, # 59 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 68, # 60 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 71, # 61 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 72, # 62 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 73, # 63 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 74, # 64 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 75)(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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82 Sept. 3, 2024

SEALED EXHIBIT re 80 Declaration in Support, filed by Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 79, # 2 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 80, # 3 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 86, # 4 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 87, # 5 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 88, # 6 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 89, # 7 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 90, # 8 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 95, # 9 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 97, # 10 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 98, # 11 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 99, # 12 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 100)(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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83 Sept. 3, 2024

SEALED EXHIBIT re 80 Declaration in Support, filed by Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 102, # 2 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 103, # 3 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 104, # 4 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 105, # 5 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 106, # 6 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 107, # 7 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 108, # 8 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 109, # 9 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 110, # 10 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 113)(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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84 Sept. 3, 2024

STATEMENT INSTEAD OF REDACTED DOCUMENT: Entire Document Confidential for 82, 81, 79, 83 Sealed Document(s) - 79 Sealed Memo, [81 through 81-64] Sealed Exhibits 6-7, 9-10, 12-32, 34-68, 71-76, 79-80, 86-90, 95, 97, 98-100, [82 through 82-12], Sealed Exhibits 76, 79-80, 86-90, 95, 97-100, [83 through 83-10] Sealed Exhibits 101-110, 113 filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education.(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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85 Sept. 3, 2024

Declaration of Daley Lehmann in Support of 76 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Willie Jett, Minnesota Department of Education.(Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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86 Sept. 3, 2024

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Summary Judgment 76 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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87 Sept. 3, 2024

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Crown College, Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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88 Sept. 3, 2024

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Motion Hearing set for 12/9/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 13W (MPLS) before Judge Nancy E. Brasel. (Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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89 Sept. 3, 2024

MEMORANDUM in Support re 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Crown College, Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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90 Sept. 3, 2024

SEALED MEMORANDUM re 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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91 Sept. 3, 2024

Declaration of Eric S. Baxter in Support of 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Crown College, Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, University of Northwestern - St. Paul. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 5, # 5 Exhibit(s) 6, # 6 Exhibit(s) 8, # 7 Exhibit(s) 9, # 8 Exhibit(s) 12, # 9 Exhibit(s) 13, # 10 Exhibit(s) 14, # 11 Exhibit(s) 15, # 12 Exhibit(s) 16, # 13 Exhibit(s) 17, # 14 Exhibit(s) 18, # 15 Exhibit(s) 23, # 16 Exhibit(s) 25, # 17 Exhibit(s) 27, # 18 Exhibit(s) 33, # 19 Exhibit(s) 34)(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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92 Sept. 3, 2024

SEALED Declaration of Eric S. Baxter in Support of 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 4, # 2 Exhibit(s) 7, # 3 Exhibit(s) 10, # 4 Exhibit(s) 11, # 5 Exhibit(s) 19, # 6 Exhibit(s) 20, # 7 Exhibit(s) 21, # 8 Exhibit(s) 22, # 9 Exhibit(s) 24, # 10 Exhibit(s) 26, # 11 Exhibit(s) 28, # 12 Exhibit(s) 29, # 13 Exhibit(s) 30, # 14 Exhibit(s) 31, # 15 Exhibit(s) 32)(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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93 Sept. 3, 2024

STATEMENT INSTEAD OF REDACTED DOCUMENT: Entire Document Confidential for 87 Sealed Document(s) - 90 Sealed Memo, 92 Sealed Declaration, [92-1 through 92-15] Sealed Exhibits 4, 7, 10, 11, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 filed by Crown College, Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, University of Northwestern - St. Paul.(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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94 Sept. 3, 2024

Declaration of Christopher W. Mathews in Support of 87 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Crown College, Crown College, Dawn Erickson, Mark Loe, Melinda Loe, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, University of Northwestern - St. Paul.(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 24, 2023

Closing Date: Aug. 22, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:23-cv-01527

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

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