Case: Levang v. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity

2:24-cv-00316 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Filed Date: Jan. 25, 2024

Closed Date: Dec. 19, 2024

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Carson, Jay R. (Ohio)

Lavin, Angela M (Ohio)

Mailman, Sylvia May (Ohio)

Attorney for Defendant

Dressel, Brian W. (Ohio)

McLaughlin, Natalie M (Ohio)

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COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-9783927), filed by Ann Witt, Susan Jennings, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit Exhibit 26, # 27 Exhibit Exhibit 16) (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

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Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

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MOTION to File Document Under Seal by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

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Rule 7.1(a)(2) Disclosure Statement by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOSDC-9784088) of Sylvia May Mailman by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Good Standing) (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

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REQUEST for Issuance of Summons. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Form Mary Pat Rooney, # 2 Summons Form Maria Brown, # 3 Summons Form Nancy Campbell, # 4 Summons Form Liz Wong, # 5 Summons Form Beth Goettelman, # 6 Summons Form Kyle Donnelly, # 7 Summons Form Beth Black) (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

Pay Fees Via Pay.Gov

Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

Filing fee: $ 200, receipt number AOHSDC-9784088. (Lavin, Angela)

Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

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NOTATION ORDER granting 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Sylvia May Mailman as co-counsel. Co-counsel is directed to register for e-filing through PACER unless they have done so previously. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 1/26/2024. (mas) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

7

Summons Issued as to Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Cambpell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. (mas) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

8

ORDER granting 2 Motion to File Document Under Seal. Plaintiffsmay file both Exhibit 4 and Exhibit 5 to the complaint under seal. However, as this litigation progresses, the Court might revisit this question. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 1/26/2024. (er) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

11

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Beth Black on 2/1/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

12

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Maria Brown on 2/1/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

13

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Nancy Cambpell on 2/1/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

14

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Barb Goettleman on 2/1/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

15

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Kyle Donnelly on 2/1/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity on 2/1/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Mary Pat Rooney on 2/1/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Liz Wong on 2/1/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

19

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendant Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity. (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

20

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Cambpell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

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NOTICE of Hearing: Pretrial Conference set for 4/23/2024 10:30 AM in Teleconference before Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson. (jr) (Entered: 03/29/2024)

March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

22

NOTICE of Appearance by Natalie M McLaughlin for Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Cambpell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong (McLaughlin, Natalie) (Entered: 03/29/2024)

March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

23

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Cambpell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 04/01/2024)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Defendants' motion for excess pages 20 is GRANTED. Defendants' forthcoming memorandum shall not exceed twenty-five pages and shall not include a summary of the argument or table of authorities by Judge Michael H. Watson on 4/1/2024. (jk)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

24

Joint MOTION to Continue by Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Cambpell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 04/16/2024)

April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

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NOTATION ORDER granting 24 Motion to Continue Preliminary Pretrial Conference and Rule 26(f) Report Deadline. The Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 4/23/24 is VACATED. Should this case survive the pending motion to dismiss (Doc. 23 ), the Parties are ORDERED to file a Rule 26(f) Report within 14 days of a ruling on the motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 4/17/24. (jr) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

Order on Motion to Continue

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

26

RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 04/22/2024)

April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Cambpell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Natalie M. McLaughlin, # 2 Ex. A to McLaughlin Decl. - Wyom. Am. Compl., # 3 Ex. B to McLaughlin Decl. - Wyom. Resp. to Mot. to Dismiss, # 4 Ex. C to McLaughlin Decl. - Wyom. 10th Cir. Appellees' Br.) (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

28

ORDER STAYING CASE. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 6/3/2024. (jk) (Entered: 06/03/2024)

June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

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STATUS REPORT Joint Notice of Decision by Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Cambpell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. (Attachments: # 1 Tenth Cir. Op. - Westenbroek, et al. v. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, et al.) (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

June 12, 2024

June 12, 2024

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OPINION and ORDER - The Court LIFTS the stay and ORDERS the parties to show cause. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 7/3/2024. (jk) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024

31

NOTICE by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt re 28 Order Staying Case (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 07/05/2024)

July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024

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AMENDED NOTICE by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt re 31 Notice (Other) Corrected Notice (Lavin, Angela) Modified text on 7/9/2024 (mas). (Entered: 07/08/2024)

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

33

NOTICE by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt re 30 Order filed on behalf of all Parties (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

34

NOTATION ORDER - The parties are ORDERED to submit simultaneous briefs pertaining to the preclusion issue, per the Court's 7/3/2024 Opinion and Order (Doc. 30 at 9), on or before 8/2/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 7/15/24. (jr) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

Order

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

35

MOTION Certify Question of State Law to State Supreme Court by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. (Carson, Jay) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

36

NOTICE by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt of filing Transcript (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Transcript of Oral Argument) (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 08/02/2024)

Aug. 2, 2024

Aug. 2, 2024

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BRIEF by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. (Carson, Jay) (Entered: 08/02/2024)

Aug. 2, 2024

Aug. 2, 2024

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BRIEF by Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Cambpell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 08/02/2024)

Aug. 2, 2024

Aug. 2, 2024

39

RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION Certify Question of State Law to State Supreme Court filed by Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Cambpell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. (Dressel, Brian) (Entered: 08/12/2024)

Aug. 12, 2024

Aug. 12, 2024

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 35 MOTION Certify Question of State Law to State Supreme Court filed by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. (Carson, Jay) (Entered: 08/26/2024)

Aug. 26, 2024

Aug. 26, 2024

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NOTICE by Plaintiffs Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt re 35 MOTION Certify Question of State Law to State Supreme Court of Supplemental Authority (Carson, Jay) (Entered: 10/23/2024)

Oct. 23, 2024

Oct. 23, 2024

42

OPINION and ORDER - The Court directs the Clerk to TRANSFER the case to the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming and TERMINATE the case on this Court's docket. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 12/19/2024. (jk) (Entered: 12/19/2024)

Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

Case Transferred Out - District

Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

Case transferred to District of Wyoming. Case file and docket sheet sent Electronically. (jk)

Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

***Case transferred from Ohio Southern has been opened in DISTRICT OF WYOMING as case 2:24-cv-00267, filed 12/19/2024. (er)

Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

43

MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Order by Plaintiffs Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt. (Lavin, Angela) (Entered: 12/30/2024)

Dec. 30, 2024

Dec. 30, 2024

44

RESPONSE to Motion re 43 MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Order filed by Defendants Nancy Cambpell, Barb Goettleman, Liz Wong, Kyle Donnelly, Beth Black, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Maria Brown. (McLaughlin, Natalie) (Entered: 01/15/2025)

Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2025

Remark

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

45

USCA Writ of Mandamus filed. (kh) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

46

USCA Miscellaneous letter sent REGARDING the amended caption for this appeal. (kh) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

47

OPINION and ORDER dismissing for want of jurisdiction 43 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 3/18/2025. (jk) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

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USCA ORDER: The Sixth Circuit believes that responses from the Defendants and the District Court would assist in the mandamus analysis. See Fed. R. App. P. 21(b)(1). Accordingly, Defendants are DIRECTED, and the District Court is INVITED to respond to Plaintiffs' petition within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order. Response due 06/20/2025. (er) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

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USCA ORDER AND JUDGEMENT - IN CONSIDERATION THEREOF, it is ORDERED that petition for a writ of mandamus is GRANTED, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio is DIRECTED to request retransfer of the underlying case from the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming (pb) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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ORDER REQUESTING that the District of Wyoming retransfer the above captioned case back to this Court. Upon such transfer, the Clerk is DIRECTED to reopen this case and restore it to this Court's active docket. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 1/13/2026. (er) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

51

NOTATION ORDER by the Honorable District Judge Alan B. Johnson, District of Wyoming. Pursuant to the Sixth Circuit's Order, and request from the District Court, this Court finds that it is appropriate to transfer this case back to the Southern District of Ohio. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 76 from WYD) This entry contains the docket sheet from District of Wyoming retrieved on 1/23/2026. (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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ORDER OF RECUSAL by the Honorable Scott P Klosterman. US Magistrate Judge Scott P Klosterman recused. Case reassigned to US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A Hambrick for all further proceedings. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 45 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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(TEXT-ONLY) ORDER by the Honorable Alan B Johnson. This case was transferred from the Southern District of Ohio to the District of Wyoming on December 19, 2024. No counsel of record is a member of the Federal Bar in Wyoming. Therefore, this Court orders that within 21 days of this Order, parties shall associate with local counsel to be admitted pro hac vice into this District. (See Local Rule 84.2). [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 46 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stuart R Day on behalf of Nancy Campbell, Barb Goettleman, Liz Wong, Kyle Donnelly, Beth Black, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Maria Brown. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 47 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John G Knepper on behalf of Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 48 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

56

MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick. First MOTION for Angela M. Lavin to appear pro hac vice; Check not tendered; filed by Plaintiffs Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 49 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick. First MOTION for Jay R. Carson to appear pro hac vice; Check not tendered; filed by Plaintiffs Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 50 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick. MOTION for Brian W. Dressel to appear pro hac vice; Check tendered; filed by Defendants Nancy Campbell, Barb Goettleman, Liz Wong, Kyle Donnelly, Beth Black, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Maria Brown. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 51 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick. MOTION for Natalie M. McLaughlin to appear pro hac vice; Check tendered; filed by Defendants Nancy Campbell, Barb Goettleman, Liz Wong, Kyle Donnelly, Beth Black, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Maria Brown. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 52 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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ORDER by the US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick granting 49, 50 MOTIONS for Angela M. Lavin and Jay R. Carson to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Ann Witt, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings. (Order emailed to phv counsel on this date) [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 53 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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ORDER by the US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick granting 51, 52 MOTIONS for Brian W. Dressel and Natalie M. McLaughlin to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendants Barb Goettleman, Beth Black, Nancy Campbell, Maria Brown, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Kyle Donnelly, Liz Wong. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 54 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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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. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 55 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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Notice of Pro Hac Vice Attorney Appearance by Jay R Carson on behalf of Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 56 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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Notice of Pro Hac Vice Attorney Appearance by Angela M Lavin on behalf of Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt (Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AWYDC-2560910) [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 57 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick. MOTION for Order to Permit Withdrawal of May Mailman as Counsel for Plaintiffs filed by Plaintiffs Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 58 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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(TEXT-ONLY) ORDER by the US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A Hambrick denying 58Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for failure to comply with Local rule 84.3(c). [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 59 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick. MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Renewed Motion to Permit Withdrawal of May Mailman as Counsel for Plaintiffs filed by Plaintiffs Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 60 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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ORDER by the US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A Hambrick GRANTING Plaintiffs' 60 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 61 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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NOTICE of Filings by Plaintiffs Patsy Levang, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 62 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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MINUTES for proceedings held before Honorable Alan B. Johnson: Status Conferenceheld on 1/29/2025 (Court Reporter: Melanie Sonntag) [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 63 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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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. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 64 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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NOTICE of Decision of U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Dismissing Motion for Want of Jurisdiction by Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Campbell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 65 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

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MINUTES for proceedings held before Honorable Alan B. Johnson: Status Conferenceheld on 3/24/2025 (Court Reporter: Melanie Sonntag) [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 66 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

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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. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 67 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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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). [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 68 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rick L Koehmstedt on behalf of Susan Jennings, Margo Kjiorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 69 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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RECAP
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NOTICE Notice of Withdrawal Pursuant to Local Rule 84.3 (c) by Plaintiffs SusanJennings, Margo Knorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 70 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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MINUTES for proceedings held before Honorable Alan B Johnson: Status Conference held on 5/23/2025. (Court Reporter Melanie Sonntag.) [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 71 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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NOTICE of Order entered by the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit by Plaintiffs Susan Jennings, Margo Cnorr, Patsy Levang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 72 from WYD) (er) Modified on 1/23/2026 (er). (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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NOTICE of Responses Filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit by Defendants Beth Black, Maria Brown, Nancy Campbell, Kyle Donnelly, Barb Goettleman, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Mary Pat Rooney, Liz Wong. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 73 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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NOTICE of Sixth Circuit Opinion by Plaintiffs Susan Jeanings, Margo Knorr, PatsyLevang, Karen Pope, Cheryl Tuck-Smith, Ann Witt. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 74 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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ORDER from USDC-Southern District of Ohio requesting re-transfer of case back to their Court in accordance with the Sixth Circuit's Decision. [Transferred from District of Wyoming on 1/16/2026.] (Originally doc 75 from WYD) (er) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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Docket Annotation

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Order Staying Case

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Feb. 3, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Ohio

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 25, 2024

Closing Date: Dec. 19, 2024

Case Ongoing: No

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Ohio 2:24-cv-00316

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None