Case: The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

4:24-cv-00651 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Filed Date: Oct. 4, 2024

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Greim, Edward Dean (Missouri)

Attorney for Defendant

ATTY), Alexandra Widas (Missouri)

ATTY), Karima Ortolano (Missouri)

ATTY), Daniel Schwei (Missouri)

Bakst, Laura (Missouri)

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4:24-cv-00651

Complaint

The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation v. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission et al.

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

Complaint

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COMPLAINT against Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-9235763. Service due by 1/2/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E)(Greim, Edward) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Exhibit A

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3 Exhibit B

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4 Exhibit C

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5 Exhibit D

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6 Exhibit E

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Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to outside neutral category I. (Attachments: # 1 MAP General Order)(Woods, Gloria) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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MOTION for leave to file excess pages filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/18/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit Suggestions in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D)(Greim, Edward) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

SUMMONS ISSUED as to Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Woods, Gloria)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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ORDER OF RECUSAL. The Clerk of Court is directed to randomly reassign this matter for all further proceedings. Signed on 10/7/24 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Anderson, Christy) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

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ORDER TRANSFERRING/REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to District Judge Greg Kays for all further proceedings. District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr no longer assigned to case. Please note the new case number is 4:24-00651-CV-W-DGK. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Matthes Mitra, Renea) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

Order Transferring/Reassigning Case

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

Order of Recusal

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

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ORDER OF RECUSAL. The Clerk of Court is directed to randomly reassign this case to another judge. Signed on 10/8/24 by District Judge Greg Kays. (Strodtman, Tracy) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

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Case reassigned to District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. District Judge Greg Kays no longer assigned to the case. Please note the new case number is 4:24-cv-00651-RK. (Kern, Kendra) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

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RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Charlotte Burrows served on 10/15/2024, answer due 11/5/2024. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

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RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission served on 10/10/2024, answer due 10/31/2024. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

10

RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Charlotte Burrows served on 12/10/2024, answer due 2/10/2025; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission served on 12/10/2024, answer due 2/10/2025. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

SUMMONS ISSUED as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Woods, Gloria)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

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NOTICE of appearance by Olivia Grace Horton on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows (Attorney Olivia Grace Horton added to party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(pty:dft), Attorney Olivia Grace Horton added to party Charlotte Burrows(pty:dft))(Horton, Olivia) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

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RESPONSE to motion re 3 MOTION for leave to file excess pages filed by Olivia Grace Horton on behalf of Defendants Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows. Reply suggestions due by 1/6/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Horton, Olivia) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

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ORDER granting 3 unopposed motion for leave to file excess pages. Defendants shall be granted the same page extension as to their response, when filed, to the Preliminary Injunction Motion. Plaintiff shall file the Preliminary Injunction Motion as attached to the motion for leave to file excess pages on or before 1/10/2025. Signed on 1/7/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Brown, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

14

MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/21/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

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SUGGESTIONS in support re 14 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of Plaintiff The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Related document(s) 14 ) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

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NOTICE of appearance by Laura Bakst on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Laura Bakst added to party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(pty:dft), Attorney Laura Bakst added to party Charlotte Burrows(pty:dft))(Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of appearance by Alexandra Widas on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Alexandra Widas added to party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(pty:dft), Attorney Alexandra Widas added to party Charlotte Burrows(pty:dft))(Widas, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

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RULE 16 NOTICE. Rule 26 conference due by 2/9/2025. Proposed scheduling order due by 2/23/2025. Signed on January 10, 2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (Wheeler, LaTandra) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

19

SUGGESTIONS in opposition re 14 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Laura Bakst on behalf of Defendants Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows. Reply suggestions due by 1/31/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 14 ) (Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

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NOTICE of appearance by Michael James Scott on behalf of The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation (Attorney Michael James Scott added to party The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation(pty:pla))(Scott, Michael) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

21

MOTION for leave to file excess pages filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/13/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

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ORDER granting 21 Plaintiff's unopposed motion for leave to file excess pages for its reply suggestions. Plaintiff may exceed the page limit by three pages. Signed on 1/30/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

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REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re 14 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of Plaintiff The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Related document(s) 14 ) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

Jan. 31, 2025

Jan. 31, 2025

24

DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of Plaintiff The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation.(Greim, Edward) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

Jan. 31, 2025

Jan. 31, 2025

25

MOTION to stay re 18 Rule 16 Notice and 2/10 Answer deadline filed by Laura Bakst on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/18/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Suggestions in Support)(Related document(s) 18 ) (Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

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Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

26

ORDER directing Plaintiff to file suggestions in opposition/response to 25 Defendants' motion to stay Rule 16 Notice and Answer deadlines. Plaintiff is directed to file its response on or before Friday February 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Signed on 2/4/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 2/21/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 8E, Kansas City (RK) before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

Order

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

28

SUGGESTIONS in opposition re 25 MOTION to stay re 18 Rule 16 Notice and 2/10 Answer deadline filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of Plaintiff The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Reply suggestions due by 2/21/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 25 ) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

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ORDER denying 25 motion to stay re 18 Rule 16 Notice and 2/10 Answer deadline. Signed on 2/7/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

Order on Motion to Stay

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

30

MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction filed by Laura Bakst on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/24/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Suggestions in Support)(Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of appearance by Katherine Eliza Mitra on behalf of The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation (Attorney Katherine Eliza Mitra added to party The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation(pty:pla))(Mitra, Katherine) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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NOTICE of filing Supplemental Authority by The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation (Mitra, Katherine) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

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MOTION to stay re 27 Notice of Hearing, filed by Alexandra Widas on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/6/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Suggestions in Support, # 2 Position of Acting Chair Lucas, # 3 CA8 Op. in Tennessee et al. v. EEOC)(Related document(s) 27 ) (Widas, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. Time and date remain the same. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Hearing on 33 motion to stay preliminary injunction set for 2/21/2025 02:00 PM in Courtroom 8E, Kansas City (RK) before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 2/21/2025 02:00 PM in Courtroom 8E, Kansas City (RK) before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

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SUGGESTIONS in opposition re 33 MOTION to stay re 27 Notice of Hearing, filed by Katherine Eliza Mitra on behalf of Plaintiff The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Reply suggestions due by 3/6/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Related document(s) 33 ) (Mitra, Katherine) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

36

Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows. (Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 3/11/2025 02:30 PM in Courtroom 8E, Kansas City (RK) before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark: Hearing on 33 motion to stay and Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 2/21/2025. Counsel appearing for Plaintiff(s): Katherine Mitra. Counsel appearing for Defendant(s): Olivia Horton. Time in court: 2:00 pm to 3:35 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Kathy Calvert, 816-512-5741, kathy_calvert@mow.uscourts.gov. For the reasons explained on the record, Defendants' motion to stay 33 is DENIED. As discussed on the record, the deadline for Defendants to file supplemental briefing on the motion for preliminary injunction, if any, is on or before 03/03/2025 at 5pm CST. Plaintiff will have until 03/07/2025 at 5pm CST to respond. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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SUGGESTIONS in opposition re 30 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of Plaintiff The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Reply suggestions due by 3/10/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 30 ) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT of motion to stay and preliminary injuction held February 21, 2025, before Judge Roseann Ketchmark. Court Reporter: Kathy Calvert, 816-512-5741, kathy_calvert@mow.uscourts.gov. Number of pages: 38. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 7 calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the parties' intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. Please read this policy carefully. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. If necessary, Notice of Intent to Redact is due by 3/4/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/27/2025. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. (Calvert, Kathy) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

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DESIGNATION OF NEUTRAL naming Deadline extended by MAP Director.(Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 4/25/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 5/25/2025. Status Conference set for 4/1/2025 10:30 AM via Telephone Conference. Initial Conference set for 9/25/2025 02:30 PM, Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/22/2025 02:30 PM, and Jury Trial set for 10/27/2025 08:30 AM in Courtroom 8E, Kansas City (RK) before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. Signed on March 5, 2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (Wheeler, LaTandra) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

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NOTICE of appearance by Daniel Schwei on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Daniel Schwei added to party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Schwei added to party Charlotte Burrows(pty:dft))(Schwei, Daniel) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

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MOTION to vacate 37 Notice of Hearing, Hearing Scheduled for March 11, 2025 filed by Daniel Schwei on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/20/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 37 ) (Schwei, Daniel) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

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SUGGESTIONS in support re 44 MOTION to vacate 37 Notice of Hearing, Hearing Scheduled for March 11, 2025 filed by Daniel Schwei on behalf of Defendants Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows. (Related document(s) 44 ) (Schwei, Daniel) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

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ORDER directing Plaintiff to file suggestions in opposition/response to 44 Defendants' motion to vacate 37 Notice of Hearing. Plaintiff is directed to file its response on or before Friday March 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Signed on 3/6/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

Order

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

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MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Olivia Grace Horton on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/21/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Horton, Olivia) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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SUGGESTIONS in opposition re 44 MOTION to vacate 37 Notice of Hearing, Hearing Scheduled for March 11, 2025 filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of Plaintiff The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation. Reply suggestions due by 3/21/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 44 ) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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ORDER granting 47 motion to withdraw as attorney. Attorney Olivia Grace Horton terminated. Signed on 3/7/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Brown, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re 30 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction filed by Laura Bakst on behalf of Defendants Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Related document(s) 30 ) (Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation (First Set of Discovery Requests) filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of Plaintiff The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation.(Greim, Edward) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

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MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Alexandra Widas on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/24/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Widas, Alexandra) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

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ORDER granting 44 Motion to vacate 37 Notice of Hearing. After careful consideration and review, the Court GRANTS Defendants' motion to vacate the preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for March 11, 2025. An order on 14 Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction will be forthcoming. Signed on 3/10/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

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ORDER granting 52 motion to withdraw as attorney. Attorney Alexandra Widas terminated as to all Defendants. Signed on 3/10/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

Order on Motion to Vacate

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION - The Preliminary Injunction Hearing scheduled for March 11, 2025, at 2:30pm has been cancelled. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa)

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

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ORDER granting 14 Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction; denying 30 Defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Signed on 3/18/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

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MOTION for extension of time to extend deadlines (unopposed) filed by Laura Bakst on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/9/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Suggestions in Support)(Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

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ORDER granting 56 unopposed motion to extend deadlines. Defendant's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is now May 1, 2025. An amended scheduling order reflecting the new scheduling deadlines is forthcoming. Signed on 3/26/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

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AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 5/25/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 6/24/2025. Status Conference set for 4/22/2025 10:30 AM via Telephone Conference. Initial Conference set for 10/23/2025 03:30 PM, Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/20/2025 02:30 PM, and Jury Trial set for 11/24/2025 08:30 AM in Courtroom 8E, Kansas City (RK) before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. Signed on March 27, 2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (Wheeler, LaTandra) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

59

MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Laura Bakst on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/15/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

60

ORDER granting 59 motion to withdraw as attorney. Attorney Laura Bakst terminated. Signed on 4/1/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

61

NOTICE of appearance by Karima Ortolano (GOV ATTY) on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Karima Ortolano (GOV ATTY) added to party Charlotte Burrows(pty:dft), Attorney Karima Ortolano (GOV ATTY) added to party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(pty:dft))(Ortolano (GOV ATTY), Karima) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

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Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 4/22/2025. Counsel appearing for Plaintiff(s): Edward Dean Greim, Katherine Eliza Mitra, and Michael James Scott. Counsel appearing for Defendant(s): Daniel Schwei and Karima Ortolano. The Court will enter an amended scheduling order reflecting the discussions as noted on the record. Time in court: 10:30 am to 10:55 am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Darcie Cruz, 816-512-5608, Darcie_Cruz@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Status Conference set for 7/11/2025 10:30 AM by Telephone Conference before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (Gilmer, Alissa) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

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ORDER re: 58 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Dispositive motions due by July 24, 2025. All other deadlines and hearings remain the same. Signed on April 30, 2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Wheeler, LaTandra) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Order

April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

65

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, on behalf of Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Ortolano (GOV ATTY), Karima) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

66

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Defendants for Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff Stanley M. Herzog Foundation's First Set of Interrogatories and First Requests for Production of Documents to Defendants U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Andrea R. Lucas filed by Charles M. Thomas on behalf of Defendants Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Attorney Charles M. Thomas added to party Charlotte Burrows(pty:dft), Attorney Charles M. Thomas added to party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(pty:dft))(Thomas, Charles) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

67

NOTICE of appearance by Charles M. Thomas on behalf of All Defendants (Thomas, Charles) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

68

MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Karima Ortolano (GOV ATTY) on behalf of Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/18/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Ortolano (GOV ATTY), Karima) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

69

ORDER granting 68 motion to withdraw as attorney. Attorney Karima Ortolano terminated. Signed on 6/4/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (ADG) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

70

MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Daniel Schwei on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/19/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Schwei, Daniel) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

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ORDER granting 70 motion to withdraw as attorney. Attorney Daniel Schwei terminated. Signed on 6/5/2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (ADG) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

72

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation (Second Interrogatories) filed by Edward Dean Greim on behalf of Plaintiff The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation.(Greim, Edward) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

73

AMENDED NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP reassignment to Program Director. (Attachments: # 1 MAP General Order)(GDW) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

74

Joint MOTION for extension of time of Deadlines in this case filed by Charles M. Thomas on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/14/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thomas, Charles) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION - The Status Conference scheduled for July 11, 2025, at 10:30am has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled upon the Court's ruling on the parties' pending 74 joint motion for extension of deadlines. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (ADG)

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

75

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Defendants for Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Second Interrogatories to Defendants filed by Charles M. Thomas on behalf of Defendants Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Thomas, Charles) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

76

SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive Motions due by 9/22/2025. Status Conference set for 8/27/2025 11:30 AM via teleconference. Initial Conference set for 2/5/2026 02:30 PM, Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/26/2026 11:30 AM, and Jury Trial set for 3/2/2026 08:30 AM in Courtroom 8E, Kansas City (RK) before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. Signed on July 11, 2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (LKW) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

77

ORDER granting 74 Joint MOTION for extension of time of Deadlines in this case. SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER (doc. 76 ), entered. Signed on July 11, 2025 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (LKW) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

78

NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Status Conference set for 9/17/2025 11:30 AM via Telephone Conference before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. All other trial and pretrial dates remain the same. (LKW) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

79

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. The Status Conference currently set for 9/17/2025 at 11:30 AM is rescheduled to be held 10/6/2025 at 10:30 AM in Chambers by teleconference before District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (JBB) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

80

MOTION for extension of time to Extend Deadline for Dispositive Motions filed by Charles M. Thomas on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/29/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thomas, Charles) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 4, 2024

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Western District of Missouri 4:24-cv-00651

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