Case: AbouYabis v. Emory University

1:25-cv-02438 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: May 2, 2025

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On May 2, 2025, a former professor sued Emory University, alleging that the school had fired her in retaliation of her support of Palestine. 

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Hamed, Abdel-Rahman (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Israelovitch, Lauren (Georgia)

Katz, David Forman (Georgia)

Panitch, Esther Dina (Georgia)

Pinkert, Mark (Georgia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-02438

Complaint for Damages and Jury Demand

AbouYabis v. Emory University et al.

May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70056094/abouyabis-v-emory-university/

Last updated Nov. 17, 2025, 9:32 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405, receipt number AGANDC-14266794) filed by Abeer AbouYabis. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(ajw) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 05/02/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

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Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Abdel-Rahman Hamed. Clerk to follow-up by 5/12/2025. (jas) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

3

NOTICE of Appearance by Esther Dina Feuer Panitch on behalf of Joshua H. Winer (Panitch, Esther) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

4

NOTICE of Appearance by David Forman Katz on behalf of Joshua H. Winer (Katz, David) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

5

NOTICE of Appearance by David Forman Katz on behalf of Jason D. Weiden (Katz, David) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

6

APPLICATION for Admission of Mark Goldfeder Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14280852).by Joshua H. Winer. (Katz, David) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

7

APPLICATION for Admission of Lauren Israelovitch Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14280868).by Joshua H. Winer. (Katz, David) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Abdel-Rahman Hamed Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14282625).by Abeer AbouYabis. (Rayasam, Ravindra) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/08/2025)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

RETURN of 6 APPLICATION for Admission of Mark Goldfeder Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14280852) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: 1) Applicant must specify the highest court they are admitted to practice in for each state listed. 2) Local Counsel's address on application is different from address on file with the Court. These addresses must match. Please correct and resubmit. (mh)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 7 APPLICATION for Admission of Lauren Israelovitch Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14280868). Attorney Lauren Israelovitch added appearing on behalf of Jason D. Weiden, Joshua H. Winer. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (by docket entry only) GRANTING 7 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Lauren Israelovitch. Approved by District Judge Eleanor L. Ross on 5/8/25. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(mlb)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 8 APPLICATION for Admission of Abdel-Rahman Hamed Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14282625). Attorney Abdel-Rahman Hamed added appearing on behalf of Abeer AbouYabis. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (by docket entry only) GRANTING [Doc. 8] Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Abdel-Rahman Hamed. Approved by District Judge Eleanor L. Ross on 5/12/25. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(mlb)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing (via email) to Attorney Hamed as to Abeer AbouYabis re Order on Application for Admission PHV. (mlb)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Emory Healthcare, Inc., Emory University, Tuvia Milsztein, StopAntisemitsm.org, Jason D. Weiden, RAVI ISHWAR THADHANI, JOON SUP LEE, CARLOS DEL RIO, CANARY MISSION, ANN AND ROBERT FROMER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC., NATAN AND LIDIA PEISACH FAMILY FOUNDATION, LIORA L REZNICHENKO, GILA MILSTEIN, MERONA LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION, KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATIONwith Jury Demand filed by Abeer AbouYabis.(Hamed, Abdel-Rahman) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 05/19/2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

10

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response and Briefing Schedule on Motion to Dismiss by Jason D. Weiden. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Israelovitch, Lauren) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

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ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time. It is hereby ORDERED that: Defendant Jason D. Weiden shall file his Motion to Dismiss on or before July 18, 2025; Plaintiff shall file her Response in Opposition on or before August 29, 2025; Defendant shall file his Reply in Support of the Motion to Dismiss on or before October 13, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly on 05/29/2025. (ajw) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

12

NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan P. Tyson on behalf of Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Tuvia Milsztein (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

13

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer and Associated Deadlines by Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Tuvia Milsztein. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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ORDER granting 13 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants Tuvia Milsztein, AKA Adam Milstein, and the Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by July 24, 2025. Plaintiffs deadline to file any response to a motion to dismiss is extended to August 29, 2025. Defendants Tuvia Milsztein, AKA Adam Milstein, and the Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation shall have through September 12, 2025 to file a reply in support of any motion to dismiss filed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly on 06/09/2025. (ajw) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Mark Pinkert Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14360946).by Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Tuvia Milsztein. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Mark Pinkert Pro Hac Vice.by Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Tuvia Milsztein. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 06/10/2025)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Jason Torchinsky Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14363410).by Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Tuvia Milsztein. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 06/10/2025)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Jason Torchinsky Pro Hac Vice.by Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Tuvia Milsztein. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 06/10/2025)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

RETURN of 15 APPLICATION for Admission of Mark Pinkert Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14360946) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: Applicant must have different residential and business addresses. Please correct and resubmit. (mh)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 16 APPLICATION for Admission of Mark Pinkert Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14360946). Attorney Mark Pinkert added appearing on behalf of Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Tuvia Milsztein. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

RETURN of 17 for Admission of Jason Torchinsky Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14363410) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: Applicant must have different residential and business addresses. Please correct and resubmit. (mh)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 18 APPLICATION for Admission of Jason Torchinsky Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14363410). Attorney Jason Brett Torchinsky added appearing on behalf of Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Tuvia Milsztein. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (by docket entry only) GRANTING 18 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jason Torchinsky and GRANTING 16 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mark Pinkert. Approved by District Judge Eleanor L. Ross on 6/11/25. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(mlb)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing (via email) to Attorney Mark Pinkert as to Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation and Tuvia Milsztein re Order on Application for Admission PHV. (mlb)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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First MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Jason D. Weiden. (Attachments: # 1 Brief)(Israelovitch, Lauren) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

1 Brief

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July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 9 First AMENDED COMPLAINT by Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Tuvia Milsztein. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Tyson, Bryan) Modified on 7/24/2025 to amend docket text (pdt). (Entered: 07/24/2025)

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

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ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for Defendants Tuvia Milsztein, AKA Adam Milstein and Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation to file their Answer is extended to August 25, 2025. The deadline for Plaintiff to file any response to a motion to dismiss is extended to September 26, 2025. The deadline for Defendants Tuvia Milsztein, AKA Adam Milstein and Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation to file their Reply is extended to October 13, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly on 07/24/2025. (ajw) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Gila Milstein, Tuvia Milsztein. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pinkert, Mark) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

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MOTION for Sanctions with Brief In Support by Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Gila Milstein, Tuvia Milsztein. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Pinkert, Mark) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

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MOTION to Stay Briefing on Pending Motions to Dismiss and Rule 11 Motion with Brief In Support by Abeer AbouYabis. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hamed, Abdel-Rahman) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 24 MOTION to Stay Briefing on Pending Motions to Dismiss and Rule 11 Motion filed by Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, Gila Milstein, Tuvia Milsztein. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration - Pinkert)(Pinkert, Mark) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

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ORDER granting 24 Motion to Stay. If Plaintiff plans to seek leave to file a second amended complaint, she is ORDERED to do so by September 16, 2025, in which case all motion response deadlines will be STAYED pending the Court's ruling on the motion for leave to amend. If Plaintiff elects not to seek leave to amend, however, then Plaintiff shall file her responses to Defendants' motions to dismiss, and to the Rule 11 motion, no later than September 26, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly on 09/03/2025. (ajw) (Entered: 09/03/2025)

Sept. 3, 2025

Sept. 3, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

Georgia

Case Type(s):

Education

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Title VI Anti-Palestinian/Antisemitism cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 2, 2025

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Georgia 1:25-cv-02438