Slusser et al v. Mountain West Conference, The et al
Plaintiff: Aleah Liilii, Sierra Grizzle, Melissa Batie-Smoose, Elle Patterson, Macey Boggs, Jordan Sandy, Kaylie Ray, Katelyn Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Alyssa Sugai, Kiersten Van Kirk and Nicanora Clarke
Defendant: Laura Alexander, Todd Kress, Gloria Nevarez, Laura (I) Alexander, Michelle McDonald Smith, Todd (I) Kress, Mountain West Conference, The, Board of Trustees of the California State University and Michelle (I) McDonald Smith
Case Number: 1:2024cv03155
Filed: November 13, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Presiding Judge: Maritza Dominguez Braswell
Referring Judge: S Kato Crews
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 20 U.S.C. § 1681 Title IX Educational Amendments 1992
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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January 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER: This matter is before the Court on Defendants The Mountain West Conference and Nevarez's (collectively, "MWC") Motion to Restrict Access. (["Motion"], Doc. No. #46 .) It is ORDERED that MWC's Motion to Restrict Access (Doc. No. #46 ) is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to maintain Level One restriction over ECF #47 . Entered by Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 1/2/2025.(dgumb, )
December 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 62 MINUTE ORDER: In light of the ongoing appellate proceedings, the deadline to file a proposed scheduling order and the January 13, 2025, Scheduling Conference are vacated. Within 10 days of the appeal's resolution, the parties shall file a joint status report advising the Court as to the status of the case and proposing a deadline by which to file a proposed scheduling order, if necessary. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 12/12/2024. Text Only Entry (mdblc1)
December 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ORDER This matter is before the Court on #60 Utah State University's Notice of Dismissal. Pursuant to the Notice, Intervenor-Plaintiff Utah State University's #26 Intervenor Complaint is voluntarily dismissed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A). Utah State University is terminated as a party to this matter. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 12/12/2024. Text Only Entry (skcja, )
December 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 60 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Party Utah State University by Intervenor Plaintiff Utah State University (Purser, Stanford)
December 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 58 BRIEF in Support of #46 MOTION for Leave to Restrict filed by Defendants Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria Nevarez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit C, #2 Exhibit D)(Williams, Chad)
December 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 59 Filed notice record is complete. (Appeal No. 24-1461) (jrobe, )
December 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 57 LETTER TO USCA and all counsel certifying the record is complete as to #39 Notice of Appeal, filed by Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Kaylie Ray, Brooke Slusser. A transcript order form was filed stating that the necessary transcript is already on file. ( Appeal No. 24-1461) Text Only Entry (jrobe, )
December 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 56 TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM re #39 Notice of Appeal, by Plaintiffs Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Kaylie Ray (Bock, William)
December 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER granting #54 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. Defendants are granted an extension of up to and including 1/23/2025 to respond to the complaints at ECF docs. #1 and #26 . By Judge S. Kato Crews on 12/4/2024. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
December 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 54 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #1 Complaint,,,,,,,, #26 Intervenor Complaint by Defendants Board of Trustees of the California State University, Laura (I) Alexander, Laura Alexander, Todd (I) Kress, Todd Kress, Michelle (I) McDonald Smith, Michelle McDonald Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Heckenlively, Bryan)
December 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 53 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Answer or Respond to the Complaint by Defendants Michelle McDonald Smith, Laura Alexander, Todd (I) Kress, Laura (I) Alexander, Board of Trustees of the California State University, Michelle (I) McDonald Smith, Todd Kress, Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria Nevarez. All Defendants. (Heckenlively, Bryan)
November 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 52 OBJECTIONS to #46 MOTION for Leave to Restrict Public Access by Plaintiffs Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Alyssa Sugai, Elle Patterson, Melissa Batie-Smoose, Aleah Liilii, Nicanora Clarke, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle. (Bock, William)
November 27, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 51 TRANSCRIPT of Oral Argument held on November 21, 2024 before Judge Crews. Pages: 1-95. NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within seven calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Intent to Redact, of the party's intent to redact personal identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. If a Notice of Intent to Redact is not filed within the allotted time, this transcript will be made electronically available after 90 days. Please see the Notice of Electronic Availability of Transcripts document at www.cod.uscourts.gov. Transcript may only be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber prior to the 90 day deadline for electronic posting on PACER. (mgeor, )
November 27, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 50 TRANSCRIPT of Telephonic Status Conference held on November 20, 2024 before Judge Crews. Pages: 1-30. NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within seven calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Intent to Redact, of the party's intent to redact personal identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. If a Notice of Intent to Redact is not filed within the allotted time, this transcript will be made electronically available after 90 days. Please see the Notice of Electronic Availability of Transcripts document at www.cod.uscourts.gov. Transcript may only be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber prior to the 90 day deadline for electronic posting on PACER. (mgeor, )
November 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER of USCA as to #39 Notice of Appeal, filed by Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Kaylie Ray, Brooke Slusser. (USCA Case No. 24-1461) (jrobe, )
November 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 48 MEMORANDUM: re #46 MOTION for Leave to Restrict filed by Gloria Nevarez, Mountain West Conference, The. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/26/2024. (skcja, )
November 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 47 RESTRICTED DOCUMENT - Level 1: Exhibits A and B to #46 MOTION TO RESTRICT ACCESS by Defendants Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria Nevarez.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Williams, Chad) Modified on 11/27/2024 to add linkage and text(dgumb, ).
November 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MOTION for Leave to Restrict by Defendants Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria Nevarez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Placeholder, #2 Exhibit B - Placeholder)(Williams, Chad)
November 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 45 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Matt D. Basil on behalf of Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria NevarezAttorney Matt D. Basil added to party Mountain West Conference, The(pty:dft), Attorney Matt D. Basil added to party Gloria Nevarez(pty:dft) (Basil, Matt)
November 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 44 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Stanford E. Purser on behalf of Utah State UniversityAttorney Stanford E. Purser added to party Utah State University(pty:intvp) (Purser, Stanford)
November 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 43 MINUTE ORDER: A Scheduling Conference is set for January 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. The Conference will be conducted by video using the attached instructions. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 11/25/2024. Text Only Entry (mdblc1) (Main Document 43 replaced on 12/3/2024) (evaug, ).
November 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 42 USCA Case Number 24-1461 for #39 Notice of Appeal, filed by Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Kaylie Ray, Brooke Slusser. (tlove, )
November 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 41 LETTER Transmitting Notice of Appeal to all counsel advising of the transmittal of the #39 Notice of Appeal, filed by Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Kaylie Ray, Brooke Slusser to the U.S. Court of Appeals. ( Retained Counsel, Fee paid,) (Attachments: #1 Preliminary Record and Docket Sheet)(tlove, )
November 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE DEADLINES. Proposed Scheduling Order due 1/6/2025. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 11/25/2024. (evaug )
November 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 39 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #37 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, Notice of Emergency Appeal from Order Denying Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Kaylie Ray (Filing fee $ 605, Receipt Number ACODC-10002807) (Bock, William)
November 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 38 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Wesley R. Powell on behalf of Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria NevarezAttorney Wesley R. Powell added to party Mountain West Conference, The(pty:dft), Attorney Wesley R. Powell added to party Gloria Nevarez(pty:dft) (Powell, Wesley)
November 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER denying #29 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; denying #14 Motion for Preliminary Injunction: For the reasons shared in the attached Order, the movants have failed to meet their burden to show irreparable harm, a likelihood of success on the merits, or that the balance of harms or equities is in their favor. Therefore, the Motions are DENIED. Please see the attached Order. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/25/2024. (Crews, S.)
November 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 36 COURTROOM MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S. Kato Crews: Oral Argument Hearing held on 11/21/2024, taking under advisement #14 Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and #29 Plaintiff-Intervenor's Partial Joinder in Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Court Reporter: Mary George. (cpear)
November 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 35 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance Appearance of Counsel by Jennifer L. Bryant on behalf of Board of Trustees of the California State University, Laura Alexander, Todd KressAttorney Jennifer L. Bryant added to party Board of Trustees of the California State University(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer L. Bryant added to party Laura Alexander(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer L. Bryant added to party Todd Kress(pty:dft) (Bryant, Jennifer)
November 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Exhibit List Plaintiffs' Witness & Exhibit List Submitted in Connection with Plaintiffs' Offers of Proof by Plaintiffs Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle. (Bock, William)
November 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 33 COURTROOM MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S. Kato Crews: Telephonic Status Conference held on 11/20/2024. The Evidentiary Hearing set for 11/21/2024 is CONVERTED to an Oral Argument Hearing and will begin at 9:00 AM. #30 Defendants The Mountain West Conference and Gloria Nevarez's Motion In Limine to Exclude Plaintiffs' Expert Reports and Testimony and #31 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Witness to Testify Remotely are denied as moot. Court Reporter: Mary George.
November 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE re #31 MOTION for Leave to for Witness to Testify Remotely of Filing Certificate of Conferral for Motion for Leave for Witness to Testify Remotely by Plaintiffs Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle (Bock, William)
November 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MOTION for Leave to for Witness to Testify Remotely by Plaintiffs Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Bock, William)
November 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 30 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Plaintiffs' Expert Reports and Testimony by Defendants Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria Nevarez. (Williams, Chad)
November 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Partial Joinder in Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Intervenor Plaintiff Utah State University. (Nussbaum, Andrew)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 28 RESPONSE to #14 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendant Todd Kress. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Todd Kress, #2 Affidavit of Bryan H. Heckenlively)(Heckenlively, Bryan)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 27 RESPONSE to #14 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendants Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria Nevarez. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Appendix - Part 1 of 3, #2 Appendix Appendix - Part 2 of 3, #3 Appendix Appendix - Part 3 of 3)(Williams, Chad)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 26 INTERVENOR COMPLAINT against Mountain West Conference, filed by Utah State University.(Nussbaum, Andrew)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Chad David Williams on behalf of Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria NevarezAttorney Chad David Williams added to party Mountain West Conference, The(pty:dft), Attorney Chad David Williams added to party Gloria Nevarez(pty:dft) (Williams, Chad)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Kyler Karl Burgi on behalf of Mountain West Conference, The, Gloria NevarezAttorney Kyler Karl Burgi added to party Mountain West Conference, The(pty:dft), Attorney Kyler Karl Burgi added to party Gloria Nevarez(pty:dft) (Burgi, Kyler)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTICE re #14 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AS TO DEFENDANT TODD KRESS ONLY by Plaintiffs Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle (Bock, William)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER denying Plaintiffs' #17 Motion for Leave to File Corrected Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction, as set forth in the attached Order.SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/19/2024.
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 REPLY to Response to #17 MOTION for Leave to File Corrected Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Corrected Appendix #14 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiffs Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle. (Bock, William)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER GRANTING #16 Utah State University's Motion for Limited Intervention: Before the Court is proposed Intervenor #16 Utah State University's Motion for Limited Intervention as Plaintiff. USU seeks to intervene under Fed. R. Civ. P. 24. The Motion represents that Plaintiffs do not oppose the Motion; Defendants Mountain West Conference and Commissioner Gloria Nevarez do not oppose the Motion; and Defendants Board of Trustees of the California State University and the individual San Jose State University employees take no position on the Motion.The Court finds USU's Motion is timely and meets the requisites for intervention as of right under Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(a). Thus, the Motion is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that the Clerk of Court add Utah State University as Intervenor-Plaintiff in this matter. It is FURTHER Ordered that USU shall file its Complaint in Intervention for Emergency Declaratory and Injunctive Relief [16-1] by close of business today. SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/19/2024. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Laura Alexander served on 11/16/2024, answer due 12/9/2024; Laura (I) Alexander served on 11/16/2024, answer due 12/9/2024; Board of Trustees of the California State University served on 11/15/2024, answer due 12/6/2024; Todd Kress served on 11/16/2024, answer due 12/9/2024; Todd (I) Kress served on 11/16/2024, answer due 12/9/2024; Michelle McDonald Smith served on 11/16/2024, answer due 12/9/2024; Michelle (I) McDonald Smith served on 11/16/2024, answer due 12/9/2024; Mountain West Conference, The served on 11/14/2024, answer due 12/5/2024; Gloria Nevarez served on 11/14/2024, answer due 12/5/2024. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Service to The Mountain West Conference and Gloria Nevarez, #2 Exhibit B - Service to Board of Trustees of the California State University, #3 Exhibit C - Service to Alexander, Kress and Smith)(Bock, William)
November 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 RESPONSE to #17 MOTION for Leave to File Corrected Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Corrected Appendix #14 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Attorney Bryan Heckenlively added to party Laura (I) Alexander(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Heckenlively added to party Todd (I) Kress(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Heckenlively added to party Michelle (I) McDonald Smith(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Heckenlively added to party Michelle McDonald Smith(pty:dft) filed by Defendants Board of Trustees of the California State University, Laura (I) Alexander, Laura Alexander, Todd (I) Kress, Todd Kress, Michelle (I) McDonald Smith, Michelle McDonald Smith. (Heckenlively, Bryan)
November 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Leave to File Corrected Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Corrected Appendix #14 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Corrected Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction, #2 Exhibit B - REDLINE VERSION of Corrected Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction, #3 Exhibit C - Corrected Movants' Appendix, #4 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Bock, William)
November 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION to Intervene by Intervenor Plaintiff Utah State University. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff-Intervenor's Proposed Complaint in Intervention, #2 Exhibit Plaintiff-Intervenor's Partial Joinder in Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Nussbaum, Andrew)
November 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER Setting Evidentiary Hearing: A one-day, in-person Evidentiary Hearing regarding Plaintiffs' #14 Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction is set for 11/21/2024 at 8:00 AM MST in Courtroom C201 before Judge S. Kato Crews. Witness and exhibit lists shall be filed by 11/20/2024 at 4:00 PM MST. The Parties shall stipulate to the admissibility of as many hearing exhibits as possible. No opening statements will be necessary. The parties shall confer in good faith over their planned presentations of evidence to ensure the hearing, including closing arguments, concludes in one day.The Court FURTHER SETS a Telephonic Status Conference for 11/20/2024 at 1:00 PM MST to review logistics for the Evidentiary Hearing. The conferrals required by this Order shall be concluded by the time of the Status Conference. To access the Status Conference, at the scheduled time, counsel shall call the Court provided conference line at: 571-353-2301, guest code 537331928.Counsel are ORDERED to serve this Order on any counsel who has not yet entered an appearance and who represents a party (or parties) affected by Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion. Any counsel who intends to appear at the Evidentiary Hearing shall also appear at the Status Conference.SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/18/2024. Text Only Entry Modified on 11/18/2024 to correct the date for exhibit lists (skcja, ).
November 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle. (Attachments: #1 Appendix of Exhibits and Declarations)(Bock, William)
November 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance Appearance of Counsel by Bryan Heckenlively on behalf of Board of Trustees of the California State University, Laura Alexander, Todd KressAttorney Bryan Heckenlively added to party Board of Trustees of the California State University(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Heckenlively added to party Laura Alexander(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Heckenlively added to party Todd Kress(pty:dft) (Heckenlively, Bryan)
November 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance Appearance of Counsel by Helen E. White on behalf of Board of Trustees of the California State University, Laura Alexander, Todd Kress (White, Helen)
November 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance Appearance of Counsel by Helen E. White on behalf of Board of Trustees of the California State University, Laura Alexander, Todd KressAttorney Helen E. White added to party Board of Trustees of the California State University(pty:dft), Attorney Helen E. White added to party Laura Alexander(pty:dft), Attorney Helen E. White added to party Todd Kress(pty:dft) (White, Helen)
November 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MINUTE ORDER re: 9 Order on Unopposed Motion for Leave to File an Emergency Motion for a Preliminary Injunction in Excess of Fifteen Pages (Order). The Court ORDERS counsel for Plaintiffs to provide a copy of the Order to Defendants' respective counsels today. SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/15/2024. Text Only Entry
November 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER GRANTING #8 Plaintiffs Kaylie Ray's, Macey Boggs', Sierra Grizzle's, Jordan Sandy's, Katelyn Van Kirk's, and Kiersten Van Kirk's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File an Emergency Motion for a Preliminary Injunction in Excess of Fifteen Pages (Motion). Plaintiffs may file their Motion not exceeding 35 pages in length, excluding the case caption, table of contents, signature block, certificate of service, certificate of conferral, and artificial intelligence certificate and accompanying exhibits.Further, the Court understands that Plaintiffs' anticipated Motion will seek relief related to the 2024 Mountain West Conference women's volleyball tournament set to begin on 11/27/2024. In consideration of the potentially short time frame in which to attempt to address the anticipated Motion, the Court FURTHER ORDERS the following:1) Plaintiffs' anticipated Motion shall be filed on or before 11/15/2024;2) Any response opposing the Motion shall be filed on or before 11/19/2024;3) Any response brief shall not exceed 35 pages in length, excluding the case caption, table of contents, signature block, certificate of service, certificate of conferral, and artificial intelligence certificate and accompanying exhibits; and4) No reply brief is permitted without leave of Court.The Court anticipates, if it orders a hearing on the Motion, it will set a one day, in-person hearing to occur on 11/21/2024 at 8:00am, by separate order. SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/15/2024. Text Only Entry
November 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Emergency Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Bock, William)
November 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell for non-dispositive matters. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, and (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions. Court-sponsored alternative dispute resolution is governed by D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6. On the request of the parties by motion, this Court may direct the parties to engage in an early neutral evaluation, a settlement conference, or another alternative dispute resolution proceeding. Alternatively, the Magistrate Judge, at their discretion, may convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. Counsel for the Parties and all counsel who may later enter an appearance shall review and familiarize themselves with the undersigned's Standing Order and Practice Standards, as well as the Practice Standards of the assigned Magistrate Judge. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/14/2024. Text Only Entry (skcja, )
November 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons, #5 Summons) (echa, )
November 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (echa, )
November 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Case assigned to Judge S. Kato Crews and drawn to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. Text Only Entry. (echa, )
November 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Justin Ross Olson on behalf of Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Alyssa Sugai, Elle Patterson, Melissa Batie-Smoose, Aleah Liilii, Nicanora Clarke, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra GrizzleAttorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Jordan Sandy(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Katelyn Van Kirk(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Kiersten Van Kirk(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Brooke Slusser(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Alyssa Sugai(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Elle Patterson(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Melissa Batie-Smoose(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Aleah Liilii(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Nicanora Clarke(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Kaylie Ray(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Macey Boggs(pty:pla), Attorney Justin Ross Olson added to party Sierra Grizzle(pty:pla) (Olson, Justin)
November 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by William Bock, III on behalf of Jordan Sandy, Katelyn Van Kirk, Kiersten Van Kirk, Brooke Slusser, Alyssa Sugai, Elle Patterson, Melissa Batie-Smoose, Aleah Liilii, Nicanora Clarke, Kaylie Ray, Macey Boggs, Sierra Grizzle (Bock, William)
November 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Laura Alexander, Laura (I) Alexander, Board of Trustees of the California State University, Todd Kress, Todd (I) Kress, Michelle McDonald Smith, Michelle (I) McDonald Smith, Gloria Nevarez, The Mountain West Conference (Filing fee $ 405,Receipt Number ACODC-9983812)Attorney William Bock, III added to party Jordan Sandy(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Katelyn Van Kirk(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Kiersten Van Kirk(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Brooke Slusser(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Alyssa Sugai(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Elle Patterson(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Melissa Batie-Smoose(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Aleah Liilii(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Nicanora Clarke(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Kaylie Ray(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Macey Boggs(pty:pla), Attorney William Bock, III added to party Sierra Grizzle(pty:pla), filed by Katelyn Van Kirk, Kaylie Ray, Alyssa Sugai, Brooke Slusser, Nicanora Clarke, Elle Patterson, Sierra Grizzle, Kiersten Van Kirk, Macey Boggs, Melissa Batie-Smoose, Jordan Sandy, Aleah Liilii. (Attachments: #1 Appendix A Mountain West Handbook 2024-25, #2 Appendix B Memorandum of Understanding for MWC Grant of Rights Agreement, #3 Appendix C NCAA Transgender Eligibility Policies, #4 Appendix D ICONS Letter to Boise State, #5 Appendix E Letter from members of UNR Women's Volleyball Team, #6 Appendix F Slusser IG Post, #7 Appendix G 2024-10-27 Email from Kress to Batie-Smoose, #8 Appendix H SJSU Title IX Email Exchange, #9 Summons Mountain West Conference, #10 Summons Gloria Nevarez, #11 Summons Board of Trustees of the California State University, #12 Summons Laura Alexander, #13 Summons Todd Kress, #14 Summons Michelle McDonald Smith, #15 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bock, William)

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Defendant: Laura Alexander
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Defendant: Todd (I) Kress
Represented By: Bryan H. Heckenlively
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Defendant: Mountain West Conference, The
Represented By: Wesley R. Powell
Represented By: Matt D. Basil
Represented By: Kyler Karl Burgi
Represented By: Chad David Williams
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Defendant: Board of Trustees of the California State University
Represented By: Jennifer L. Bryant
Represented By: Helen E. White
Represented By: Bryan H. Heckenlively
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Defendant: Michelle (I) McDonald Smith
Represented By: Bryan H. Heckenlively
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Plaintiff: Aleah Liilii
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Sierra Grizzle
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Melissa Batie-Smoose
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Elle Patterson
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Macey Boggs
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Jordan Sandy
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Kaylie Ray
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Katelyn Van Kirk
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Brooke Slusser
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Alyssa Sugai
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Kiersten Van Kirk
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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Plaintiff: Nicanora Clarke
Represented By: William Bock, III
Represented By: Justin Ross Olson
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