Case: Zinner v. The State of Tennessee

3:23-cv-00535 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Filed Date: May 24, 2023

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This is a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's denial of gender affirming healthcare to transgender state employees.  In 2023, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest in the lawsuit asserting its understanding that the denial of gender affirming care to individuals whose gender identity does not conform with the sex they were assigned at birth constituted facial discrimination based on transgender status in violation of Title VII.  Under Trump, in 2025, the Division withdrew the statement of interest.  

 

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Arkles, Z. Gabriel (Tennessee)

Charlton, Suzan (Tennessee)

Cramer, Phillip F. (Tennessee)

Cukor, Ezra Ungrich (Tennessee)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Baluch, Ejaz H. (Tennessee)

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Document
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3:23-cv-00535

Complaint

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

Complaint
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3:23-cv-00535

First Amended Complaint

Nov. 22, 2023

Nov. 22, 2023

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated April 20, 2026, 3:09 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Knox County Board of Education, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The State of Tennessee, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3832544), filed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(ad) Modified on 5/30/2023 (ad). (Entered: 05/25/2023)

1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet

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May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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2

NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (ad) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

3

NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ad) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

4

NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/21/2023 at 01:30 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (ad) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

5

Summons issued as to Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Knox County Board of Education, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumford, State Insurance Committee, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The State of Tennessee, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams. Service copies will be picked up by counsel. (ad) (Main Document 5 replaced on 5/25/2023) (ad). (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

TN State Bar status verified as active for J. Scott Hickman, Phillip F. Cramer admitted to this court. (ad)

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

NY State Bar status verified as active for Ezra Cukor, Z. Gabriel Arkles, Shayna Medley not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

DC State Bar status verified as active for Natalie Ritchie, Elaine H. Nguyen not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

Annotation - Bar Status

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

CA State Bar status verified as active for Darren Teshima, Udit Sood, Robert Winson not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

Annotation - PHV

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ezra Cukor, Z. Gabriel Arkles, Andrea Green, Shayna Medley, Darren Teshima, Udit Sood, Natalie Ritchie, Elaine H. Nguyen, Robert Winson: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 6/16/2023. (ad)

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

6

NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Nicole Henry on behalf of Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The State of Tennessee, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams (Henry, Ryan) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023

7

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven James Griffin on behalf of All Defendants (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

8

MOTION for attorney Udit Sood to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3837690) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificiate of Good Standing - Udit Sood)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

9

MOTION for attorney Darren Tashima to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3837698) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing - Darren Tashima)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

10

MOTION for attorney Robert Winson to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3837708) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing - Robert Winson)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

11

MOTION for attorney Elaine Nguyen to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3837717) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing - Elaine Nguyen)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

12

MOTION for attorney Andrea Green to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3837719) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing - Andrea Green)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

13

MOTION for attorney Shayna Medley to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3837726) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing - Shayna Medley)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

14

MOTION for attorney Ezra Ungrich Cukor to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3837730) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing - Ezra Ungrich Cukor)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

15

MOTION for attorney Z. Gabriel Arkles to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3837737) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing - Z. Gabriel Arkles)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

16

MOTION for attorney Natalie Ritchie to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3837744) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing - Natalie Ritchie)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

TN State Bar status verified as active for Ryan Nicole Henry admitted to this court. (ad)

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

TN State Bar status verified as active for Steven James Griffin admitted to this court. (ad)

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

NY State Bar status verified as active for Andrea Green not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

17

ORDER granting 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Udit Sood, Darren Tashima, Robert Winson, Elaine Nguyen, Andrea Green, Shayna Medley, Ezra Ungrich Cukor, Z. Gabriel Arkles, and Natalie Ritchie to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/05/2023. (lh) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023

18

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A - Proposed Agreed Order)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

1 Attachment A - Proposed Agreed Order

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June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

19

AGREED ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION 18 FOR EXTENSION OF TIME: It is hereby ORDERED that State Defendants shall have until July 24, 2023 to file responsive pleadings to the Complaint 1 . Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/6/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

20

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Bo Watson served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

21

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Carter Lawrence served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

22

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. David Lillard served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

23

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Erin Johnson served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

24

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Holly Girgies served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

25

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Jason Mumpower served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

26

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Jennifer White served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

27

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Jim Bryson served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

28

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Juan Williams served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

29

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Judi Knecht served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

30

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Kristy Baddour served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

31

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Local Education Insurance Committee served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

32

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Maryanne Durski served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

33

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Michelle Consiglio-Young served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

34

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Patsy Hazelwood served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

35

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Randy Boyd served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

36

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. State Insurance Committee served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

37

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

38

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Terry Carroll served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

39

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. State of Tennessee, The served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

40

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. The University of Tennessee served on 6/1/2023. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

41

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Jernigan-Johnson on behalf of Knox County Board of Education (Jernigan-Johnson, Jessica) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

42

NOTICE of Appearance by David M. Sanders on behalf of Knox County Board of Education (Sanders, David) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

43

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A - Proposed Agreed Order)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/08/2023)

June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

44

ORDER granting 43 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Knox County Board of Education answer due 7/24/2023. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 06/08/23. (ad). (Entered: 06/08/2023)

June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

45

AGREED ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant Knox County Board of Education shall have until July 24, 2023 to file responsive pleadings to the Complaint. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 06/08/23. (ad) (Entered: 06/08/2023)

June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

46

SUMMONS returned executed by Gerda Zinner, Story Vanness. Knox County Board of Education served on 6/6/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment USPS Return Receipt)(Hickman, J.) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

TN State Bar status verified as active for Jessica Jernigan-Johnson admitted to this court. (ad)

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

TN State Bar status verified as active for David M. Sanders admitted to this court. (ad)

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

47

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 07/19/2023)

July 19, 2023

July 19, 2023

48

ORDER: Motion 47 for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint 1 GRANTED. Extension to 8/8/2023. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/20/2023. (ln) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

July 20, 2023

July 20, 2023

49

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, by Knox County Board of Education.(Jernigan-Johnson, Jessica) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Aug. 8, 2023

Aug. 8, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brooke Ashley Huppenthal on behalf of Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams (Huppenthal, Brooke) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Aug. 8, 2023

Aug. 8, 2023

51

NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Neal Smith on behalf of Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams (Smith, Reed) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Aug. 8, 2023

Aug. 8, 2023

52

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Aug. 8, 2023

Aug. 8, 2023

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MEMORANDUM in Support of 52 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - State Plan Document, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Local Education Plan Document)(Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

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Aug. 8, 2023

Aug. 8, 2023

TN State Bar status verified as active for Brooke Ashley Huppenthal admitted to this court. (ad)

Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

TN State Bar status verified as active for Reed Neal Smith admitted to this court. (ad)

Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

54

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 52 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

Aug. 18, 2023

Aug. 18, 2023

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ORDER: PLAINTIFFS' UNOPPOSED 54 MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE OPPOSITION TO CERTAIN DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS AND TO INCREASE PAGE LIMITS GRANTED in both respects. Response due by September 19, 2023. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 08/21/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad) (Entered: 08/21/2023)

Aug. 21, 2023

Aug. 21, 2023

56

MOTION for attorney Suzan Charlton to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3893111) by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Sood, Udit) (Entered: 08/21/2023)

Aug. 21, 2023

Aug. 21, 2023

MD State Bar status verified as active for Suzan Charlton not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

Aug. 22, 2023

Aug. 22, 2023

57

ORDER granting 56 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Suzan Charlton to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 08/28/2023. (lh) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

Aug. 28, 2023

Aug. 28, 2023

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 28, 2023

Aug. 28, 2023

58

MOTION to Stay Discovery by Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

59

MEMORANDUM in Support of 58 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Knox County Board of Education, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams . (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

60

ORDER: Given the filing of a Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. 52 ), it is hereby ORDERED that the initial case management conference scheduled for September 21, 2023 is continued, to be reset, if appropriate, after disposition of this motion. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 09/11/23. (ad) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

Sept. 11, 2023

Sept. 11, 2023

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ORDER: The State Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery (Doc. No. 58 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. In this court, discovery is stayed until the initial case management conference, and the initial case management conference has already been continued, to be reset, if appropriate, after disposition of the pending Motion to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 09/12/23. (ad) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

Sept. 12, 2023

Sept. 12, 2023

62

RESPONSE in Opposition re 52 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Hickman, J.) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

Sept. 19, 2023

Sept. 19, 2023

63

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 52 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 09/22/2023)

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

64

ORDER: 63 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 52 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim is GRANTED. Replies due by 10/3/2023. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/22/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) (Entered: 09/22/2023)

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

65

NOTICE by United States of America of Statement of Interest (Veirs, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

Sept. 26, 2023

Sept. 26, 2023

66

NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly S. Veirs on behalf of United States of America (Veirs, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

Sept. 27, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023

67

NOTICE of Appearance by S. Jae Lim on behalf of United States of America (Lim, S. Jae) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

Sept. 27, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023

68

NOTICE by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner of Withdrawal of Counsel (Green, Andrea) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

Sept. 28, 2023

Sept. 28, 2023

69

MOTION for attorney Ejaz H. Baluch, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee Waived) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Veirs, Kimberly) Modified on 10/12/2023 (ad). (Entered: 09/28/2023)

Sept. 28, 2023

Sept. 28, 2023

70

MOTION for attorney Jennifer M. Swedish to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee Waived) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Veirs, Kimberly) Modified on 10/12/2023 (ad). (Entered: 09/28/2023)

Sept. 28, 2023

Sept. 28, 2023

TN State Bar status verified as active for Kimberly S. Veirs, S. Jae Lim admitted to this court. (ad)

Sept. 28, 2023

Sept. 28, 2023

MD State Bar status verified as active for Ejaz H. Baluch, Jr. not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

Sept. 29, 2023

Sept. 29, 2023

DC State Bar status verified as active for Jennifer Swedish not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

Sept. 29, 2023

Sept. 29, 2023

71

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams. (Smith, Reed) (Entered: 10/03/2023)

Oct. 3, 2023

Oct. 3, 2023

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72

REPLY to Response to re 52 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Knox County Board of Education, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 10/03/2023)

Oct. 3, 2023

Oct. 3, 2023

RECAP
73

ORDER: Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages 71 is GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/4/2023. (ln) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

74

MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Plaintiffs' Sur-Reply Memorandum of Law in Opposition to State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Sood, Udit) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

Oct. 10, 2023

Oct. 10, 2023

75

ORDER: Motion 74 FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUR-REPLY IN OPPOSITION TO STATE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/11/23. (ad) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

Oct. 11, 2023

Oct. 11, 2023

76

Sur-Reply filed by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner re 52 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Local Education Insurance Committee, Erin Johnson, Bo Watson, Jim Bryson, Carter Lawrence, Juan Williams, David Lillard, State Insurance Committee, Kristy Baddour, Maryanne Durski, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Jason Mumpower, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Patsy Hazelwood, Jennifer White, Judi Knecht, Randy Boyd, Holly Girgies, State of Tennessee, The. (ad) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

Oct. 11, 2023

Oct. 11, 2023

77

ORDER granting 69 and 70 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Ejaz H. Baluch, Jr. and Jennifer M. Swedish to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 10/12/2023. (lh) (Entered: 10/12/2023)

Oct. 12, 2023

Oct. 12, 2023

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

Oct. 12, 2023

Oct. 12, 2023

78

NOTICE by Story Vanness, Gerda Zinner of Withdrawal of Counsel (Sood, Udit) (Entered: 10/13/2023)

Oct. 13, 2023

Oct. 13, 2023

79

MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Rebuttal in Support of State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Kristy Baddour, Randy Boyd, Jim Bryson, Terry Carroll, Michelle Consiglio-Young, Maryanne Durski, Holly Girgies, Patsy Hazelwood, Erin Johnson, Judi Knecht, Carter Lawrence, David Lillard, Local Education Insurance Committee, Jason Mumpower, State Insurance Committee, State of Tennessee, The, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, The University of Tennessee, Bo Watson, Jennifer White, Juan Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment State Defendants' Sur-Rebuttal in Support of their Motion to Dismiss)(Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

Oct. 18, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

Case Details

State / Territory:

Tennessee

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Reversing Course on Existing Litigation

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 24, 2023

Closing Date: Sept. 5, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Tennessee 3:23-cv-00535

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