Dewsnup v. Utah Soccer Stadium et al
Plaintiff: Jeffrey Dewsnup
Defendant: Utah Soccer Stadium LLC, Owner doing business as Real Salt Lake, Major League Soccer Llc, United States Soccer Federation Inc, Ignacio Hernandez, Aaron Herrera, David Ochoa, Tate Schmitt and Justin Glad
Case Number: 2:2026cv00577
Filed: June 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Presiding Judge: Daphne A Oberg
Referring Judge: Robert J Shelby
Nature of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal- Labor/Mgmnt. Relatio
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 21, 2026 Filing 38 Plaintiff's MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #18 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Dewsnup. (Jackson, Brian)
August 20, 2026 Filing 37 Plaintiff's MOTION to Remand to State Court #260903878 Third District Dianna Gibson and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Dewsnup. (Jackson, Brian)
August 20, 2026 Filing 36 Plaintiff's MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Dewsnup. (Jackson, Brian)
August 3, 2026 Filing 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant United States Soccer Federation Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Anna Lavis, #2 Exhibit Dist. of Maryland Holding) Attorney Davis Pope added to party United States Soccer Federation Inc(pty:dft)(Pope, Davis)
July 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 34 DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #33 Motion To Extend Response Deadline For Defendant United States Soccer Federation, Inc. The deadline for defendant to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to 8/3/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 7/27/2026. No attached document. (cpb)
July 23, 2026 Filing 33 MOTION for Extension of Time Response to Complaint and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant United States Soccer Federation Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Daphne A. Oberg. Attorney Eli Leggett added to party United States Soccer Federation Inc(pty:dft)(Leggett, Eli)
July 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 32 DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Plaintiff's deadline to respond to Defendants' #16 #18 motions to dismiss is extended to 8/21/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 7/20/2026. No attached document. (cpb)
July 17, 2026 Filing 31 Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support , #18 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Dewsnup. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) Motions referred to Daphne A. Oberg.(Jackson, Brian)
July 15, 2026 Filing 30 ANSWER to Complaint filed by Justin Glad.(Goebel, Heidi)
July 13, 2026 Filing 29 ANSWER to Complaint (Notice of Removal #1 ) with Jury Demand filed by Aaron Herrera. Attorney W. Kevin Tanner added to party Aaron Herrera(pty:dft)(Tanner, W.)
July 13, 2026 Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Steven Thomas on behalf of Ignacio Hernandez, Utah Soccer Stadium (Thomas, Matthew)
July 13, 2026 Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Shawn McGarry on behalf of Ignacio Hernandez, Utah Soccer Stadium (McGarry, Shawn)
July 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #25 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for Defendant Justen Glad to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to July 21, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 7/7/2026. No attached document. (med)
July 6, 2026 Filing 25 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Defendant Justin Glad. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Stipulated Motion to Extend Response Deadline) Motions referred to Daphne A. Oberg.(Goebel, Heidi)
July 2, 2026 Filing 24 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 Plaintiff Jeffrey Dewsnup, Defendants Justin Glad, Ignacio Hernandez, Major League Soccer Llc, Utah Soccer Stadium. (mh)
July 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #13 , granting #14 , granting #15 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Amanda S. McGinn,Daniel L. Nash,Nathan J. Oleson for Major League Soccer Llc.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 6/30/2026. (mh)
June 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney and granting #8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Desiree Moore,Nelson M. Hua for Ignacio Hernandez,Desiree Moore,Nelson M. Hua for Utah Soccer Stadium.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 6/30/2026. (mh)
June 30, 2026 Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Heidi Elizabeth Davis on behalf of Justin Glad (Davis, Heidi)
June 30, 2026 Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Heidi G. Goebel on behalf of Justin Glad (Goebel, Heidi)
June 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 6/29/2026. (dle)
June 29, 2026 Filing 18 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Major League Soccer Llc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Thomas, Ethan)
June 29, 2026 Filing 17 NOTICE of Additional Filings Relating to Defendant Major League Soccer L.L.C.s Notice of Removal by Major League Soccer Llc re #1 Notice of Removal,, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D) (Thomas, Ethan)
June 26, 2026 Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Ignacio Hernandez, Utah Soccer Stadium. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Anderson, Michael)
June 26, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Nathan J. Oleson , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5835140,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendant Major League Soccer Llc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission of Nathan J. Oleson)(Thomas, Ethan)
June 26, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel L. Nash , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5835127,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendant Major League Soccer Llc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission of Daniel L. Nash)(Thomas, Ethan)
June 26, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Amanda S. McGinn , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5835117,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendant Major League Soccer Llc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission of Amanda S. McGinn)(Thomas, Ethan)
June 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #9 Motion for Leave to File Overlength Motion to Dismiss. Defendants may file a motion not to exceed 34 pages in length. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 6/26/2026. (mh)
June 26, 2026 Filing 11 Case randomly assigned to Judge Robert J. Shelby per ECF 10 . Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg is automatically referred under 28 U.S.C636(b)(1)(A). Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg no longer assigned as the presiding judge to the case. (sg)
June 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 DOCKET TEXT ORDER TO REASSIGN CASE: Two defendants have requested leave to file an overlength motion to dismiss, but other defendants have not yet appeared. Based on this procedural posture, it is not feasible to obtain consent from all parties to the jurisdiction of a magistrate judge at this time. Accordingly, this case shall be reassigned to a district judge, with an automatic referral under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) to the undersigned magistrate judge, pursuant to DUCivR 72-3(d)(2)(A). Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 6/26/2026. No attached document (med)
June 25, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION for Leave to File Overlength Motion to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Ignacio Hernandez, Utah Soccer Stadium. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Anderson, Michael)
June 25, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Nelson M. Hua , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5833810,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendants Ignacio Hernandez, Utah Soccer Stadium. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit - Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission of Nelson M. Hua)(Uresk, Carissa)
June 25, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Desiree F. Moore , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5833756,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendants Ignacio Hernandez, Utah Soccer Stadium. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit - Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission of Desiree F. Moore)(Uresk, Carissa)
June 25, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Carissa A. Uresk on behalf of Ignacio Hernandez, Utah Soccer Stadium (Uresk, Carissa)
June 25, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael S. Anderson on behalf of Ignacio Hernandez, Utah Soccer Stadium (Anderson, Michael)
June 24, 2026 Filing 4 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 to Plaintiff Jeffrey Dewsnup & Defendant Major League Soccer Llc. (kop)
June 24, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney's Daniel L. Nash, Nathan J. Oleson, & Amanda S. MGinn for Major League Soccer Llc. (kop)
June 24, 2026 Filing 2 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Defendant Major League Soccer Llc identifying n/a as Corporate Parent. (Thomas, Ethan)
June 24, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 3rd District Court Salt Lake County, case number 260903878, (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5831889) filed by Major League Soccer Llc. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Ethan D. Thomas, #2 Appendix Index of Exhibits, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit 7, #10 Exhibit 8, #11 Exhibit 9, #12 Exhibit 10, #13 Exhibit 11, #14 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Thomas, Ethan)
June 24, 2026 Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00577-DAO. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kop)

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Plaintiff: Jeffrey Dewsnup
Represented By: Brian K. Jackson
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Defendant: Utah Soccer Stadium LLC, Owner doing business as Real Salt Lake
Represented By: Nelson M. Hua
Represented By: Matthew Steven Thomas
Represented By: Desiree Moore
Represented By: Carissa A. Uresk
Represented By: Shawn McGarry
Represented By: Michael S. Anderson
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Defendant: Major League Soccer Llc
Represented By: Ethan D. Thomas
Represented By: Nathan J. Oleson
Represented By: Daniel L. Nash
Represented By: Amanda S. McGinn
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Defendant: United States Soccer Federation Inc
Represented By: Scarlet R. Smith
Represented By: Ryan P. Atkinson
Represented By: Eli Leggett
Represented By: Davis Pope
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Defendant: Ignacio Hernandez
Represented By: Nelson M. Hua
Represented By: Matthew Steven Thomas
Represented By: Desiree Moore
Represented By: Carissa A. Uresk
Represented By: Shawn McGarry
Represented By: Michael S. Anderson
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Defendant: Aaron Herrera
Represented By: W. Kevin Tanner
Represented By: Mary C. Corporon
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Defendant: David Ochoa
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Defendant: Tate Schmitt
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Defendant: Justin Glad
Represented By: Heidi G. Goebel
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