Case: Forrest v. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

1:24-cv-01034 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Feb. 12, 2024

Closed Date: June 16, 2025

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Case Summary

This case challenges Columbia University and its employees for allegedly resisting and begrudgingly granting a Jewish student's Sabbath accommodations, failing to protect her from antisemitism, and retaliating against her, in violation of federal and state laws. Other cases involving universities’ responses to speech and activity concerning Israel and Palestine, including matters involving antisemitism and/or anti-Palestinian expression, can be found here. On February 2, 2024, a Jewish student …

This case challenges Columbia University and its employees for allegedly resisting and begrudgingly granting a Jewish student's Sabbath accommodations, failing to protect her from antisemitism, and retaliating against her, in violation of federal and state laws. Other cases involving universities’ responses to speech and activity concerning Israel and Palestine, including matters involving antisemitism and/or anti-Palestinian expression, can be found here.

On February 2, 2024, a Jewish student at the Columbia School of Social Work (CSSW) filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Trustees of Columbia (Columbia), then–University President Minouche Shafik, and School of Social Work professors André Ivanoff and Elizabeth Creel. The plaintiff brought claims under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, New York Executive Law § 296, New York Civil Rights Law § 40-c, New York General Business Law §§ 349, 350, and breach of contract. The plaintiff sought injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys’ fees. The case was initially assigned to Judge J. Paul Oetken, and later reassigned to Judge Margaret M. Garnett. 

In her complaint, the plaintiff alleged that Columbia and its employees violated federal and state anti-discrimination laws designed to protect Jewish individuals from discrimination and retaliation. She asserted that her request for Sabbath observance accommodations in CSSW’s Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program was met with significant resistance, and ultimately granted only grudgingly. The complaint further claims that the defendants disregarded her legitimate concerns about a hostile, antisemitic environment on campus, denied her request for a reasonable accommodation to address the risk of harm she experienced as a Jewish individual, and subsequently retaliated against her for reporting these issues and seeking accommodations (including by fabricating academic allegations to force her out of a specialized program). 

On February 3, 2024, Columbia requested that this matter and Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. v. Trustees of Columbia University (No. 1:24-cv-01306) be designated as related cases. On February 28, 2024, the court denied that request, but ordered that the same magistrate judge would oversee early pretrial proceedings for both matters. On April 29, Columbia again sought to have this case designated as related to Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., as well as to John Doe v. Columbia University (No. 1:24-cv-02870) and C.S. v. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York (No. 1:24-cv-03232). This request was also denied.

The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on November 11, 2024. The revised complaint, among other changes, parsed the Title VI claim into three distinct claims (direct discrimination, hostile educational environment, and retaliation), removed the request for injunctive relief, and expanded the factual record.

On May 29, 2025, the court was informed that the parties had reached a settlement agreement. According to the Columbia Spectator, Ziporah Reich, director of litigation at the Lawfare Project, stated that the parties “reached a confidential settlement with Columbia that includes a monetary component as well as other relief.” The plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal on June 12, 2025, which the court signed on June 16, 2025. 

This case is now closed. 

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Dahlia Gottlieb (1/9/2026)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Bogo-Ernst, Debra (New York)

Grant, Jill Kaden (New York)

Henigan, Elliott Junius (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Friedman, Kimberly Lindsay (New York)

Kaplan, Roberta Ann (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:24-cv-01034

Verified Complaint

Forrest v. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York et al.

Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

Complaint
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1:24-cv-01034

Verified First Amended Complaint

Forrest v. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

Nov. 11, 2024

Nov. 11, 2024

Complaint
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1:24-cv-01034

Order

Forrest v. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

Order/Opinion

Docket

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COMPLAINT against Elizabeth Creel, Andre Ivanoff, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-28938533)Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civ. Cov. Sheet for complaint).(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 02/12/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Civ. Cov. Sheet for complaint

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Feb. 12, 2024

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Notice to Attorney to Submit/File Civil Cover Sheet

Feb. 13, 2024

Feb. 13, 2024

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to Attorney Eric R. Levine. Attorney must electronically file the Civil Cover Sheet. Use the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents. (vf)

Feb. 13, 2024

Feb. 13, 2024

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Feb. 13, 2024

Feb. 13, 2024

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge J. Paul Oetken. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(vf)

Feb. 13, 2024

Feb. 13, 2024

Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (vf)

Feb. 13, 2024

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Case Designation

Feb. 13, 2024

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Case Designated ECF. (vf)

Feb. 13, 2024

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Case Designated ECF

Feb. 13, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Columbia University, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to MINOUCHE SHAFIK, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to ANDRE IVANOFF, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to ELIZABETH CREEL, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. (vf) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

Feb. 15, 2024

Feb. 15, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Minouche Shafik. (vf) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

Feb. 15, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Andre Ivanoff. (vf) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

Feb. 15, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Elizabeth Creel. (vf) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

Feb. 15, 2024

Feb. 15, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Roberta A. Kaplan dated February 23, 2024 re: related action Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. v. Trustees of Columbia University, 1:24-cv-01306-VSB (S.D.N.Y.). Document filed by Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Marc E. Kasowitz dated February 26, 2024 re: Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., et al. v. Trustees of Columbia University, et al., 1:24-cv-01306-VSB (S.D.N.Y.). Document filed by Students Against Antisemitism, Inc...(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

Feb. 26, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Margaret M. Garnett from Roberta A. Kaplan dated February 26, 2024 re: reply in further support of 2/23/24 letter re: related action Students Against Antisemitism v. Trustees of Columbia University, et al., 1:24-cv-01306-VSB (S.D.N.Y.). Document filed by Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

Feb. 26, 2024

Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment

Feb. 26, 2024

Feb. 26, 2024

NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Margaret M. Garnett. Judge J. Paul Oetken is no longer assigned to the case. (vba)

Feb. 26, 2024

Feb. 26, 2024

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ORDER: The Court is in receipt of (1) a letter from Defendant The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ("Columbia"), dated February 23, 2024, requesting that the above-captioned case be designated as related to Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. et al. v. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York et al., No. 24-cv-01306 (the "SSA action"), (2) a response letter from the plaintiffs in the SSA action, dated February 26, 2024,opposing that request, and (3) a reply letter from Columbia, dated February 26, 2024, in further support of its request to designate this case as related to the SSA action. Having reviewed the letters, the Court DENIES the request to designate the two cases as related. However, both the above-captioned case and the SSA action will be referred to Magistrate Judge Netburn for general pre-trial supervision. Magistrate Judge Netburn will coordinate all scheduling and management of discovery in both cases. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that this case is referred to Magistrate Judge Netburn for general pre-trial supervision. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 2/28/2024) (rro) Modified on 2/28/2024 (rro). (Entered: 02/28/2024)

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

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ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement). Referred to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 2/28/2024) (rro) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ziporah Reich on behalf of Mackenzie Forrest..(Reich, Ziporah) (Entered: 03/01/2024)

March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York waiver sent on 2/20/2024, answer due 4/22/2024. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Minouche Shafik waiver sent on 2/20/2024, answer due 4/22/2024. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Elizabeth Creel waiver sent on 2/20/2024, answer due 4/22/2024. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Silvia L. Serpe on behalf of Andre Ivanoff..(Serpe, Silvia) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Andre Ivanoff waiver sent on 3/5/2024, answer due 5/6/2024. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kimberly Lindsay Friedman on behalf of Andre Ivanoff..(Friedman, Kimberly) (Entered: 03/08/2024)

March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Roberta Ann Kaplan on behalf of Elizabeth Creel, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gabrielle Tenzer on behalf of Elizabeth Creel, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

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RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Response Pending Mediation with Proposed Briefing Schedule addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Roberta A. Kaplan dated April 12, 2024. Document filed by Elizabeth Creel, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

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ORDER granting 25 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendants shall file an answer, or otherwise respond to the complaint, by June 27, 2024. Any opposition to a motion to dismiss shall be filed by July 29, 2024. Any reply brief shall be filed by August 16, 2024. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (Netburn, Sarah) (Entered: 04/15/2024)

April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Margaret M. Garnett from Roberta A. Kaplan dated April 29, 2024 re: Related Cases. Document filed by Elizabeth Creel, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 2/23/24 Kaplan Letter Re Related Cases, # 2 Exhibit 2 - 2/26/24 Kasowitz Letter Re Relatedness.pdf, # 3 Exhibit 3 - 2/26/24 Kaplan Letter Reply Re Relatedness, # 4 Exhibit 4 - 2/28/24 Garnett Order Denying Request to Designate Cases as Related, # 5 Exhibit 5 - 2/28/24 Broderick Order Denying Request to Designate Cases as Related).(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 04/29/2024)

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2 Exhibit 2 - 2/26/24 Kasowitz Letter Re Relatedness.pdf

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3 Exhibit 3 - 2/26/24 Kaplan Letter Reply Re Relatedness

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4 Exhibit 4 - 2/28/24 Garnett Order Denying Request to Designate Cases as Related

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5 Exhibit 5 - 2/28/24 Broderick Order Denying Request to Designate Cases as Relate

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April 29, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Margaret M. Garnett from Marc E. Kasowitz dated May 1, 2024 re: letter dated April 29, 2024 by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. Document filed by Students Against Antisemitism, Inc...(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

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ORDER: Having reviewed the letters and the complaints filed in the other cases, the Court again finds that the cases do not meet the District's standard for relatedness. See R. 13(a)(2)(A), Rules for the Division of Business Among District Judges, Southern District of New York ("Civil cases shall not be deemed related merely because they involve common legal issues or the same parties."). Accordingly, Columbia's request is DENIED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 5/1/2024) (mml) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

May 1, 2024

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MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: (34 in 1:24-cv-01306-VSB-SN) Letter,, filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, (16 in 1:24-cv-02870-JMF) Letter,, filed by Columbia University, (9 in 1:24-cv-03232-AT-SN) Letter,, filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, (27 in 1:24-cv-01034-MMG-SN) Letter,, filed by Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Minouche Shafik, Elizabeth Creel ENDORSEMENT The request to deem this case related to the others is denied. But the alternative request to have this case re-designated to Magistrate Judge Netburn to facilitate coordination as needed is granted. (That said, the undersigned is not referring this case to the Magistrate Judge for any purpose at this time.) SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 5/1/2024) (jca) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

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SECOND LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Response to the Complaint with Proposed Briefing Schedule addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Roberta A. Kaplan dated May 29, 2024. Document filed by Elizabeth Creel, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

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ORDER granting 31 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The Defendants shall file an answer, or otherwise respond to the complaint, by July 29, 2024. Any opposition to a motion to dismiss shall be filed by August 28, 2024. Any reply brief shall be filed by September 16, 2024. Elizabeth Creel answer due 7/29/2024; Minouche Shafik answer due 7/29/2024; Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York answer due 7/29/2024 (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

May 31, 2024

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

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THIRD LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Response to the Complaint with Proposed Briefing Schedule addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Gabrielle E. Tenzer dated July 25, 2024. Document filed by Elizabeth Creel, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

July 25, 2024

July 25, 2024

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ORDER granting 33 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The Defendants shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by August 19, 2024. Any opposition to a motion to dismiss shall be filed by September 18, 2024. Any reply brief shall be filed by October 7, 2024. No further extensions will be granted. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

July 26, 2024

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LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Gabrielle E. Tenzer dated August 13, 2024. Document filed by Elizabeth Creel, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

Aug. 13, 2024

Aug. 13, 2024

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ORDER granting 35 Letter Motion for Conference. The parties are ORDERED to appear for a conference on August 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. At that time, the parties should call the Court's dedicated teleconferencing line at (877) 402-9757 and enter Access Code 7938632, followed by the pound (#) key. Status Conference set for 8/16/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 08/14/2024)

Aug. 14, 2024

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Order on Motion for Conference

Aug. 14, 2024

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ORDER: As discussed during the August 16, 2024 conference, by September 18, 2024, the Defendants, other than Andre Ivanoff, shall file either a stipulation of dismissal, a response to the complaint, or a motion to enforce settlement. Defendant Andre Ivanoff's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is STAYED pending further order of the Court. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 8/19/2024) (dsh) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

Aug. 19, 2024

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn: Status Conference held on 8/16/2024. (dsh)

Aug. 19, 2024

Aug. 19, 2024

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 8/16/2024 before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Carole Ludwig, (212) 420-0771. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/27/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/7/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/5/2024.(js) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Sept. 6, 2024

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a TELEPHONE CONFERENCE proceeding held on 8/16/2024 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days....(js) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Sept. 6, 2024

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Gabrielle E. Tenzer dated September 16, 2024. Document filed by Elizabeth Creel, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

Sept. 16, 2024

Sept. 16, 2024

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ORDER granting 40 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. By September 25, 2024, the Defendants, other than Andre Ivanoff, shall file either a stipulation of dismissal, a response to the complaint, or a motion to enforce settlement. Defendant Andre Ivanoff's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is STAYED pending further order of the Court. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 09/17/2024)

Sept. 17, 2024

Sept. 17, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Sept. 17, 2024

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PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Elizabeth Creel, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

Sept. 24, 2024

Sept. 24, 2024

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MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 42 Proposed Stipulation. ENDORSEMENT: By October 31, 2024, the Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint. The Defendants shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint by November 26, 2024. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 9/25/2024) (dsh) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

Sept. 25, 2024

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File First Amended Complaint addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Eric R. Levine dated October 31, 2024. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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ORDER granting 44 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File. Plaintiff's deadline to file an amended complaint is extended from October 31, 2024 to November 11, 2024. Defendants' deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the first amended complaint is extended from November 26, 2024 to December 10, 2024. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Dennis Brandon Trice on behalf of Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Minouche Shafik, Elizabeth Creel..(Trice, Dennis) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Tasha Nicolette Thompson on behalf of Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Minouche Shafik, Elizabeth Creel..(Thompson, Tasha) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024

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LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Roberta A. Kaplan, dated November 8, 2024. Document filed by Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 11/08/2024)

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***SELECTED PARTIES*** MOTION for Settlement /Enforce the Settlement Term Sheet. Document filed by All Parties.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 48 .(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 11/08/2024)

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***SELECTED PARTIES*** MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 49 MOTION for Settlement /Enforce the Settlement Term Sheet. . Document filed by All Parties. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 48 .(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 11/08/2024)

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Roberta A. Kaplan in Support re: 49 MOTION for Settlement /Enforce the Settlement Term Sheet.. Document filed by All Parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 48 .(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 11/08/2024)

Nov. 8, 2024

Nov. 8, 2024

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PROPOSED ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Grant, Jill) (Entered: 11/11/2024)

Nov. 11, 2024

Nov. 11, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jill Kaden Grant on behalf of Mackenzie Forrest..(Grant, Jill) (Entered: 11/11/2024)

Nov. 11, 2024

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MOTION for Eric R. Levine to Withdraw as Attorney . Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Levine, Eric) (Entered: 11/11/2024)

Nov. 11, 2024

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint, against Elizabeth Creel, Andre Ivanoff, Minouche Shafik, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Melissa Begg with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest. Related document: 1 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B).(Grant, Jill) (Entered: 11/11/2024)

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Nov. 11, 2024

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ORDER granting 54 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Eric R. Levine terminated (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time for existing deadlines and proposing alternative redactions re ECF Dkt. No. 48 addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Roberta A. Kaplan, dated November 21, 2024. Document filed by Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Minouche Shafik, Elizabeth Creel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F).(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

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Nov. 21, 2024

58

***SELECTED PARTIES*** LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time for existing deadlines and proposing alternative redactions re ECF Dkt. No. 48 addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Roberta A. Kaplan, dated November 21, 2024. Document filed by All Parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 48 .(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

59

MOTION for Debra Bogo-Ernst to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30222074. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Debra Bogo-Ernst, # 2 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit B - List of Bar Memberships, # 4 Exhibit C - Order from the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas, # 5 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Bogo-Ernst, Debra) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

60

ORDER granting 57 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. The parties' joint proposed briefing schedule is ADOPTED. To the extent the parties believe a settlement conference in January would be productive, they may jointly request that the Court stay the briefing deadlines and schedule a settlement conference. The Clerk of Court is requested to terminate the motion at ECF No. 58. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (Netburn, Sarah) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

61

ORDER granting 48 Letter Motion to Seal. The motion to enforcement the settlement agreement may be filed under seal on an interim basis. The Court will revisit this ruling when the motion is decided. The parties are on notice that the First Amendment and the public's right to access may require the unsealing of all or part of the parties' motion papers. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (Netburn, Sarah) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

62

AMENDED ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement) and Dispositive Motion (i.e., motion requiring a Report and Recommendation). Particular Motion: Dkt. No. 49. Referred to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. Motions referred to Sarah Netburn. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 11/22/2024) (mml) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

Order on Motion to Seal

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 59 MOTION for Debra Bogo-Ernst to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30222074. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

63

ORDER granting 59 Motion for Debra Bogo-Ernst to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

64

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to MELISSA BEGG, re: 55 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Grant, Jill) (Entered: 12/19/2024)

Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

65

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Melissa Begg..(pc) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

66

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Debra Bogo-Ernst on behalf of Mackenzie Forrest..(Bogo-Ernst, Debra) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

67

LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Debra Bogo-Ernst dated December 20, 2024. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest..(Bogo-Ernst, Debra) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

RECAP
68

***SELECTED PARTIES*** MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 49 MOTION for Settlement /Enforce the Settlement Term Sheet. . Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest, Melissa Begg, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Minouche Shafik, Andre Ivanoff, Elizabeth Creel. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 67 .(Bogo-Ernst, Debra) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

69

***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Ziporah Reich in Opposition re: 49 MOTION for Settlement /Enforce the Settlement Term Sheet.. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest, Melissa Begg, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Minouche Shafik, Andre Ivanoff, Elizabeth Creel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Pre-Mediation Outline, # 2 Exhibit B - Term Sheet, # 3 Exhibit C - 2024.05.28 Adjournment Emails, # 4 Exhibit D - June 11 Draft Settlement Agreement, # 5 Exhibit E - June 24 Draft Settlement Agreement, # 6 Exhibit F - G. Tenzer BTI Email and Z. Reich Proposed Changes Email, # 7 Exhibit G - 2024.09.17 DBT Proposal, # 8 Exhibit H - E. Levine Confirming Call Email and 09.23.2024 R. Kaplan Offer Email, # 9 Exhibit I - 2024.10.28 R. Kaplan Offer Email)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 67 .(Bogo-Ernst, Debra) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

70

***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Mackenzie Forrest in Opposition re: 49 MOTION for Settlement /Enforce the Settlement Term Sheet.. Document filed by Mackenzie Forrest, Melissa Begg, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Minouche Shafik, Andre Ivanoff, Elizabeth Creel. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 67 .(Bogo-Ernst, Debra) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

71

ORDER granting 67 Letter Motion to Seal. The motion to seal is temporarily granted. The Court will revisit this ruling when the motion is decided. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

Order on Motion to Seal

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

72

LETTER MOTION for Conference and Extension of Time addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Roberta A. Kaplan, dated January 7, 2025. Document filed by Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

RECAP
73

ORDER denying 72 Letter Motion for Conference. The Court does not intend to decide whether extrinsic evidence should be considered before Defendants' motion is fully briefed. To the extent Defendants wish to respond to Plaintiff's opposition, they should do so in their reply brief. The Parties may meet and confer to discuss a reasonable extension of Defendants' filing deadline, if appropriate. Once the motion is fully briefed, the Court can consider whether any evidentiary hearing or other relief is warranted. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (Netburn, Sarah) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

Order on Motion for Conference

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

74

***SELECTED PARTIES*** REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 49 MOTION for Settlement /Enforce the Settlement Term Sheet. . Document filed by All Parties. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 61 .(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Education

Special Collection(s):

Title VI Anti-Palestinian/Antisemitism cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 12, 2024

Closing Date: June 16, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Jewish female student at the Columbia School of Social Work (“CSSW”).

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Columbia University (New York), None

Minouche Shafik, Private Entity/Person

André Ivanoff, Private Entity/Person

Elizabeth Creel, Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

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

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:24-cv-01034

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Relief Granted:

Damages

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Issues

General/Misc.:

Education

Retaliation

School/University policies

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Training

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Affected Religion(s):

Judaism