Tomforde v. University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, et al
| Mark Tomforde |
| University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, Jennifer Sobanet, Laura(I) Emmot, Sally Roller, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The, Sally (I) Roller and Andrea (I) Hutchins |
| 1:2026cv00966 |
| March 9, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado |
| Maritza Dominguez Braswell |
| S Kato Crews |
| Civil Rights: Education |
| 20 U.S.C. § 1681 Title IX Educational Amendments 1992 |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 50
ORDER granting #49 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Plaintiff's forthcoming response to the University Defendants' Motion to Dismiss shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 9/4/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 49 First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Plaintiff Mark Tomforde. (Savela, Jason) |
| Filing 48 RESPONSE to #40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Mark Tomforde. (Savela, Jason) |
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Filing 47
ORDER granting #46 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Plaintiff's response to Defendant Sally Roller's Motion to Dismiss shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, not including the cover page, table ofcontents, signature block, certificate of service, and exhibits. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 8/28/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 46 First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Roller Motion to Dismiss Response by Plaintiff Mark Tomforde. (Savela, Jason) |
| Filing 45 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Defendants Laura(I) Emmot, Andrea (I) Hutchins, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The. (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
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Filing 44
ORDER granting #43 Stipulated Motion to Dismiss. Defendants Laura Emmot in her official capacity and Andrea Hutchins in her official capacity are hereby dismissed. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 8/24/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 43 Stipulated MOTION to Dismiss Party in their Official Capacities by Defendants Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Andrea Hutchins, Andrea (I) Hutchins, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The. (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
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Filing 42
ORDER granting #41 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. The University Defendants' forthcoming Motion to Dismiss shall not exceed twenty-five pages, not including the cover page, table of contents, signature block, certificate of service, and exhibits. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 8/21/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 41 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Andrea Hutchins, Andrea (I) Hutchins, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The. (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
| Filing 40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Defendant Sally Roller. (Okon, Joseph) |
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Filing 39
ORDER granting #38 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Sally Roller's forthcoming Motion to Dismiss shall not exceed twenty-five pages, not including the cover page, table of contents, signature block, certificate of service, and exhibits. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 8/7/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 38 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages to Motion to Dismiss by Defendant Sally Roller. (Okon, Joseph) |
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Filing 37
ORDER granting #36 Stipulated Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Claims Against Defendant Callie Rennison With Prejudice. Plaintiff's claims against Callie Rennison, individually and in her official capacity, are dismissed with prejudice. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 7/13/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss Party - Callie Rennison by Defendants Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Andrea Hutchins, Andrea (I) Hutchins, Callie Rennison, Callie (I) Rennison, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The. (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
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Filing 35
ORDER granting #34 Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. Sally Roller is granted an extension of up to and including August 10, 2026, to respond to the Amended Complaint. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 7/12/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 34 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond by Defendant Sally Roller. (Okon, Joseph) |
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Filing 33
ORDER granting #32 Stipulated Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Claims Against Defendant Kris Zumalt With Prejudice. Plaintiff's claims against Kris Zumalt are dismissed with prejudice. In light of the dismissal, Kris Zumalt's #28 Motion to Dismiss, is denied as moot. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 6/30/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 32 Stipulated MOTION to Dismiss Party Kris Zumalt with Prejudice by Defendants Kris (I) Zumalt, Kris Zumalt. (Neckers, Scott) |
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Filing 31
ORDER granting #30 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. The University Defendants are granted an extension of up to and including August 24, 2026, to respond to the Amended Complaint. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 6/29/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 30 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #22 Amended Complaint,, by Defendants Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The. (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #27 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. Sally Roller is granted an extension of up to and including July 13, 2026, to respond the Amended Complaint. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 6/9/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Defendants Kris Zumalt, Kris (I) Zumalt. (Neckers, Scott) |
| Filing 27 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond by Defendant Sally Roller. (Okon, Joseph) |
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Filing 26
ORDER granting #25 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. The University Defendants shall respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint on or before June 30, 2026. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 6/9/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 25 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #22 Amended Complaint,, by Defendants Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The. (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Filing Amended Pleading re #22 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff Mark Tomforde (Attachments: #1 Exhibit REDLINED_Tomforde v. UCCS_FAC)(Savela, Jason) |
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Filing 23
ORDER: This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's #22 Amended Complaint #22 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 15.1(a), Plaintiff shall file a separate notice of filing the amended pleading and shall attach as an exhibit a redlined version of the Amended Complaint no later than June 1, 2026.In light of the Amended Complaint, #15 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and #21 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim are now moot. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 5/27/2026. Text Only Entry(skcja, )
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| Filing 22 AMENDED COMPLAINT First against Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Sally Roller, Sally (I) Roller, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The, Kris Zumalt, Kris (I) Zumalt, Andrea Hutchins, Callie (I) Rennison, Callie Rennison, filed by Mark Tomforde. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 25. Tomforde Sanction Letter 11-3-24, #2 Exhibit 26. Provost Letter to Dr Tomforde, #3 Exhibit 27. Tomforde-Objection to Findings, #4 Exhibit 28. 07.01.2025 Tomforde DFC Hearing Final Panel Report DocuSign, #5 Exhibit 29. Faculty Dismissal - Tomforde, #6 Exhibit 30. Statement-Tomforde)(Savela, Jason) |
| Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Defendants Kris (I) Zumalt, Kris Zumalt. (Neckers, Scott) |
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Filing 20
MINUTE ORDER granting #17 Joint Motion to Stay Discovery. After reviewing the Motion and the factors set forth in String Cheese Incident, LLC v. Stylus Shows, Inc., 2006 WL 894955 at *2 (D. Colo. Mar. 30, 2006), and noting that Plaintiff does not oppose a stay, the Court finds good cause to stay this case through the resolution of Defendants' motions to dismiss. Within ten (10) days of the resolution of the pending and forthcoming motions to dismiss, the parties shall file a joint status report updating the Court on the remaining disputes, if any. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 5/19/2026. Text Only Entry (mdblc6.)
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| Filing 19 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Mark Tomforde. Laura Emmot waiver sent on 3/25/2026, answer due 5/26/2026; Laura(I) Emmot waiver sent on 3/25/2026, answer due 5/26/2026; Sally (I) Roller waiver sent on 5/14/2026, answer due 7/13/2026; Sally Roller waiver sent on 5/14/2026, answer due 7/13/2026; Jennifer Sobanet waiver sent on 3/13/2026, answer due 5/12/2026; University of Colorado Board of Regents, The waiver sent on 3/13/2026, answer due 5/12/2026; University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The waiver sent on 3/13/2026, answer due 5/12/2026; Kris (I) Zumalt waiver sent on 3/27/2026, answer due 5/26/2026; Kris Zumalt waiver sent on 3/27/2026, answer due 5/26/2026. (Attachments: #1 Summons Waiver, #2 Summons waiver, #3 Summons waiver, #4 Summons affidavit of service, #5 Summons waiver, #6 Summons waiver)(Savela, Jason) |
| Filing 18 MEMORANDUM regarding #17 Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The, Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, Jennifer Sobanet. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 5/15/2026. Text Only Entry (skcja, ) |
| Filing 17 Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery by Defendants Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The. (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Sarah Anne Thomas on behalf of Kris Zumalt, Kris (I) ZumaltAttorney Sarah Anne Thomas added to party Kris Zumalt(pty:dft), Attorney Sarah Anne Thomas added to party Kris (I) Zumalt(pty:dft) (Thomas, Sarah) |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Defendants Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The. (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
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Filing 14
MINUTE ORDER: The parties indicate a desire to stay this matter pending resolution of the forthcoming motion to dismiss. Accordingly, the Court directs the parties to file a joint Motion to Stay on or before May 18, 2026, and in it, address any plans (for service or dismissal) of Defendant Roller. The #10 Proposed Scheduling Order is held in abeyance. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 5/4/2026. Text Only Entry (mdblc6.)
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Filing 13
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 4/30/2026. Text Only Entry (skcja, )
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| Filing 12 CASE REASSIGNED Pursuant to #11 Notice Magistrate Election. All parties do not consent. Case randomly reassigned to Judge S. Kato Crews. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-00966-SKC. (Text Only Entry) (jrobe, ) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE MAGISTRATE ELECTION by Plaintiff Mark Tomforde (Savela, Jason) |
| Filing 10 Proposed Pretrial Order Scheduling by Plaintiff Mark Tomforde. (Savela, Jason) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Scott Aaron Neckers on behalf of Kris Zumalt, Kris (I) ZumaltAttorney Scott Aaron Neckers added to party Kris Zumalt(pty:dft), Attorney Scott Aaron Neckers added to party Kris (I) Zumalt(pty:dft) (Neckers, Scott) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Hermine Kallman on behalf of Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, TheAttorney Hermine Kallman added to party Laura Emmot(pty:dft), Attorney Hermine Kallman added to party Laura(I) Emmot(pty:dft), Attorney Hermine Kallman added to party Jennifer Sobanet(pty:dft), Attorney Hermine Kallman added to party University of Colorado Board of Regents, The(pty:dft), Attorney Hermine Kallman added to party University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The(pty:dft) (Kallman, Hermine) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE OF CASE ASSOCIATION (Related Case) by Gabrielle Robbie on behalf of Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Gabrielle Robbie on behalf of Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, TheAttorney Gabrielle Robbie added to party Laura Emmot(pty:dft), Attorney Gabrielle Robbie added to party Laura(I) Emmot(pty:dft), Attorney Gabrielle Robbie added to party Jennifer Sobanet(pty:dft), Attorney Gabrielle Robbie added to party University of Colorado Board of Regents, The(pty:dft), Attorney Gabrielle Robbie added to party University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The(pty:dft) (Robbie, Gabrielle) |
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Filing 5
ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE DEADLINES. Consent Form due by 4/29/2026. Proposed Scheduling Order due 4/29/2026. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 3/13/2026. (evaug )
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| Filing 4 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. No Summons Issued. (eguth, ) |
| Filing 3 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. Text Only Entry (eguth, ) |
| Filing 2 Exhibits in Support of #1 Complaint,,,,,,, by Plaintiff Mark Tomforde. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 4. OIE Resolution Procedures)(Savela, Jason) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Laura Emmot, Laura(I) Emmot, Sally Roller, Jennifer Sobanet, University of Colorado Board of Regents, The, Kris Zumalt (Filing fee $ 405,Receipt Number ACODC-10869766)Attorney Jason William Savela added to party Mark Tomforde(pty:pla), filed by Mark Tomforde. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit Exhibit List Plaintiff, #3 Exhibit 1. APS 5014_CU Sexual Misconduct Policy, #4 Exhibit 2. APS 5015_Conflict of Interest in Amorous Relationships Policy, #5 Exhibit 3. UCCS 300-017_Discrimination and Harassment Policy, #6 Exhibit 5. Formal Complaint_8.2.22, #7 Exhibit 6. Notice of Allegations_ 8.10.22, #8 Exhibit 7. Notice of Administrative Leave_8.10.22, #9 Exhibit 8. Mark Tomforde Interview with Investigator_9.21.22, #10 Exhibit 9. PIR_6.9.23, #11 Exhibit 10. Tomforde Response to PIR_6.27.23, #12 Exhibit 11. FIR_7.25.23, #13 Exhibit 12. Gearhart SAC_24-cv-00976, #14 Exhibit 13. Final Written Report of Findings_6.27.24, #15 Exhibit 14. Appeal with Exhibits_7.8.24, #16 Exhibit 15. Appeal Decision_9.27.24, #17 Exhibit 16. Chancellor's Notice of Intent to Dismiss 12 09 2024, #18 Exhibit 17. Request to refer to Faculty Senate grievance committee, #19 Exhibit 18. Letter from Chair, Faculty Senate Grievance Committee, 1.13.25, #20 Exhibit 19. Faculty Senate Grievance Committee's written report_7.25.25, #21 Exhibit 20. Written Response to Faculty Senate Grievance Committee's, #22 Exhibit 21. President Recommendation_10.2.25, #23 Exhibit 22. OIE Reporting and Statistics 2018-2022, #24 Exhibit 23. OIE Reporting and Statistics 2023, #25 Exhibit 24. OIE Reporting and Statistics 2024)(Savela, Jason) |
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