Case: Washington National Opera v. United States

1:26-cv-00864 | U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Filed Date: June 11, 2026

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On June 11, 2026, Washington National Opera filed a breach of contract suit against the United States/Kennedy Center in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, alleging the Kennedy Center withheld over $17 million in Washington National Opera funds following termination of their 2024 affiliation agreement, used Washington National Opera assets to collateralize its own credit line, and caused significant operational and reputational harm.
 

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Cantor, Daniel (- United States (national) -)

Attorney for Defendant

Edelschick, Douglas Glenn (- United States (national) -)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:26-cv-00864

Complaint

June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73476333/washington-national-opera-v-united-states/

Last updated July 3, 2026, 3:07 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against USA (O) (Filing fee $405, Receipt number AUSFCC-11307030) (Copy Served Electronically on Department of Justice), filed by WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA. Answer due by 8/11/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit **SEALED** (Exhibit A)) (lb1) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

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Plaintiff's MOTION for Leave to File Exhibit A Under Seal, filed by WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA. Service: 6/12/2026. Response due by 6/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (lb1) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

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Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement, filed by WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA. Service: 6/12/2026. (lb1) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

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Notice of Random Assignment Pursuant to Rule 40.1(a) to Judge Robin M. Meriweather. (lb1) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

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NOTICE of Designation of Electronic Case. (lb1) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

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NOTICE of Manner of Service. (lb1) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Hannah M. Beiderwieden. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? yes. Name of court: District of Columbia. ), filed by WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA.(Cantor, Daniel) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Ian Hoffman. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? yes. Name of court: District of Columbia. ), filed by WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA.(Cantor, Daniel) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

Clerk's Remark re: Service of Sealed Exhibits (ECF Cases Only)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

Remark (Defective Filing) (Public)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

Clerk's Remark: Complaint served on Department of Justice pursuant to RCFC 4. Pursuant to Amended General Order No. 2026-01, once defendant has entered a notice of appearance pursuant to RCFC 83.1(b)(2), plaintiff(s) must (1) effectuate service of the sealed exhibits to the complaint outside the ECF System and (2) file a certificate of service in accordance with RCFC 5.3 stating that the sealed exhibits have been served on defendant's counsel. (lb1)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

Clerk's Remark: re: 7 MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Hannah M. Beiderwieden. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? yes. Name of court: District of Columbia. )MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Hannah M. Beiderwieden. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? yes. Name of court: District of Columbia. ) filed by WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA. Does not comply with RCFC 5.5(g). NOTE: The filing party shall not file a corrected document unless so ordered by the court. (lb1)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

Clerk's Remark: re: 8 MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Ian Hoffman. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? yes. Name of court: District of Columbia. )MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Ian Hoffman. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? yes. Name of court: District of Columbia. ) filed by WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA. Does not comply with RCFC 5.5(g). NOTE: The filing party shall not file a corrected document unless so ordered by the court. (lb1)

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas Glenn Edelschick for USA . (Edelschick, Douglas) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

RECAP

Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case AND Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

Remark - Pro Hac Vice Fee Pay (Public)

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

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Notice of Appearance (Pro Hac Vice - Fee Pay)

June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026

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Notice of Appearance (Pro Hac Vice - Fee Pay)

June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026

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Certificate of Service

June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

- United States (national) -

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 11, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

U.S. Court of Federal Claims 1:26-cv-00864

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