Ortega v. Utah Valley University et al
| Xiaoli Ortega |
| Utah Valley University, F. Wayne Vaught, Astrid Tuminez and Kari Olsen |
| 2:2026cv00560 |
| June 17, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Howard C Nielson |
| Dustin B Pead |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal- Employment Discrim |
| Both |
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Filing 14
ORDER granting #13 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to #8 Motion to Dismiss. Response due by 8/21/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 7/27/2026. (dle)
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| Filing 13 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #8 MOTION to Dismiss Partial and Memorandum in Support, #9 Exhibits,, filed by Plaintiff Xiaoli Ortega. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Dustin B. Pead.(Beckman, Flynn) |
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Filing 12
CIVIL STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr on 5/11/2025. (ks)
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| Filing 11 NOTICE OF NON-CONSENT Consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge under DUCivR 72-3 has not been obtained. Case randomly assigned to Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr and Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead. Magistrate Judge is automatically referred under 28 U.S.C636(b)(1)(A). Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead no longer assigned as the presiding judge to the case. (mh) |
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Filing 10
ORDER granting #7 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendant may file its overlength Motion consisting of no more than 50 pages excluding materiel not to be counted under the rule. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 7/6/2026. (mh)
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| Filing 9 EXHIBITS filed by Kari Olsen, Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University, F. Wayne Vaught re #8 MOTION to Dismiss Partial and Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1- Policy 649, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2- Faculty Sanction and Dismissal for Cause, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3- Appeal of Faculty Santion and Dismissal for Cause, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4- FSAC Decision and Recommendation, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 5- President Tuminez Policy 649 Decision, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 6- Plaintiff Supplement and Request for Reconsideration, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 7- President Tuminezs Response to Supplemental Materials Submitted by Plaintiff, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 8- NOC's)(Dodge, Michael) |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Dismiss Partial and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Kari Olsen, Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University, F. Wayne Vaught. (Dodge, Michael) |
| Filing 7 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages In Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Kari Olsen, Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University, F. Wayne Vaught. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Overlength motion)(Dodge, Michael) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael A. Dodge on behalf of Kari Olsen, Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University, F. Wayne Vaught (Dodge, Michael) |
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Filing 5
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 6/18/2026. (mh)
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| Filing 4 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Kari Olsen, Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University, F. Wayne Vaught re #1 Notice of Removal,, (Peterson, Jaqualin) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form #motion is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Defendants Kari Olsen, Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University, F. Wayne Vaught, Plaintiff Xiaoli Ortega. (mh) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE OF PRESIDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT - This case is assigned to a magistrate judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, and DUCivR 72-3, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return the form. To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at [email protected] or mail to the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed or mailed to Defendants Kari Olsen, Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University, F. Wayne Vaught, Plaintiff Xiaoli Ortega. Form due by 7/8/2026. (mh) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 4th District Court Provo, case number 260402029, (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5824957) filed by Astrid S. Tuminez, F. Wayne Vaught, Utah Valley University, Kari Olsen. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A - State Court Docket Case No. 260402029, #3 Exhibit C Complaint, #4 Exhibit D Acceptance of Service for Defendant Utah Valley Uni, #5 Exhibit E Acceptance of Service for Defendant F. Wayne Vaught, #6 Exhibit F Acceptance of Service for Defendant Astrid Tuminez, #7 Exhibit G Acceptance of Service for Defendant Kari Olsen) (Peterson, Jaqualin) |
| Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00560-DBP. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (bg) |
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