Rolovich v. Washington State University et al
Plaintiff: Nicholas Rolovich
Defendant: Washington State University, Patrick Chun and Jay Inslee
Case Number: 2:2022cv00319
Filed: December 14, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Thomas O Rice
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ANSWER to Complaint Second Amended by Washington State University.(Coates, Spencer)
October 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 58 NOTICE of Appearance by W Scott Ferron on behalf of Washington State University (Attorney W Scott Ferron added to party Washington State University(pty:dft))(Ferron, W Scott)
October 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER granting #54 Motion to Dismiss, denying motion to strike. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice.
October 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 56 RESPONSE to Motion re #54 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative, Strike filed by Nicholas Rolovich. (Fahling, Brian)
October 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 55 DECLARATION by Zachary J. Pekelis in Support re #54 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative, Strike filed by All Defendants. (Pekelis, Zachary)
October 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 54 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative, Strike by All Defendants. Motion Hearing set for 11/22/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pekelis, Zachary)
September 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 53 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Jury Demand. Filed by Nicholas Rolovich. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Kniffin, Eric)
September 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 52 NOTICE of Change of Address by Brian Fahling (Fahling, Brian)
September 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER granting Plaintiff's #46 Motion for Leave to Amend. Plaintiff shall promptly file his Second Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. (BF, Paralegal)
September 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 50 REPLY MEMORANDUM re #46 MOTION to Amend/Correct filed by All Plaintiffs. (Kniffin, Eric)
September 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 49 CORRECTED DOCUMENT filed by Washington State University Re #47 Response to Motion. Description: Calculation error. (Attachments: #1 Corrected Brief)(Pekelis, Zachary)
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 48 DECLARATION by Zachary J. Pekelis in Opposition re #46 MOTION to Amend/Correct filed by Washington State University. (Pekelis, Zachary)
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 47 RESPONSE to Motion re #46 MOTION to Amend/Correct filed by Washington State University. (Pekelis, Zachary)
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MOTION to Amend/Correct by Nicholas Rolovich. Motion Hearing set for 9/15/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Leave to File Second Amended Complaint)(Seese, Eric)
August 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 45 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Scheduling Conference. Proceedings held on 8/9/2023 in Telephonic Hearing before Judge Thomas O. Rice. Page Numbers: 1 - 9 Parties have seven (7) business days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court website at www.waed.uscourts.gov. To purchase a copy of the transcript contact Court Reporter/Transcriber Allison Anderson at 509-458-3465 or Allison_Anderson@waed.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 8/31/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/11/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/8/2023. (Anderson, Allison)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 JURY TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. A Pretrial Conference is set for 11/20/2024 at 9:00 AM in Spokane Courtroom 902 before Judge Thomas O. Rice. A Jury Trial is set for 12/9/2024 at 8:30 AM in Spokane Courtroom 902 before Judge Thomas O. Rice. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. (LLH, Courtroom Deputy)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Minute Entry for TELEPHONIC proceedings held before Judge Thomas O. Rice: Scheduling Conference held on 8/9/2023.. (Reported/ by: Allison Anderson) (LLH, Courtroom Deputy)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER granting #41 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures. Pursuant to the parties' stipulation, their Rule 26(a)(1) in initial disclosures shall be served on or before 8/7/2023. The Telephonic Scheduling Conference scheduled for 8/9/2023 remains set. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. TEXT ONLY ORDER; NO PDF WILL ISSUE. (BF, Paralegal)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Serve Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures by Nicholas Rolovich. Motion Hearing set for 9/5/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Seese, Eric)
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Partial Judgment of Dismissal with Prejudice in favor of Defendant Governor Jay Inslee. The file remains open. (BF, Paralegal)
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER granting #37 Motion for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b). Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. (BF, Paralegal)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report and Discovery Plan by Washington State University. (Pekelis, Zachary)
July 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Unopposed MOTION for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) by Jay Inslee. Motion Hearing set for 7/20/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Young, Alicia)
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: A Telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for 8/9/2023 at 8:30 AM before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (LLH, Courtroom Deputy)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ANSWER to Complaint First Amended by Washington State University.(Coates, Spencer)
June 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing. Proceedings held on 5/11/2023 in Spokane, Washington before Judge Thomas O. Rice. Page Numbers: 1 - 35 Parties have seven (7) business days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court website at www.waed.uscourts.gov. To purchase a copy of the transcript contact Court Reporter/Transcriber Crystal Hicks at 509-458-3434 or Crystal_Hicks@waed.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 6/29/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/10/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/6/2023. (Hicks, Crystal)
May 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER ON MOTIONS TO DISMISS. Defendant Inslee's Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. #21 ) is GRANTED. Defendants Chun and WSU's Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. #22 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Defendants Patrick Chun (Director of Athletics for Washington State University, in his individual capacity) and Jay Inslee (Governor, in his official capacity) are terminated. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. (LLH, Courtroom Deputy)
May 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Thomas O. Rice: Motion Hearing held on 5/11/2023. (Reported by: Crystal Hicks) (BF, Paralegal)
May 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 REPLY MEMORANDUM re #22 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Patrick Chun, Washington State University. (Pekelis, Zachary)
April 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 REPLY MEMORANDUM re #21 First MOTION to Dismiss filed by Jay Inslee. (Sepe, Cristina)
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 DECLARATION by Brian Fahling in Opposition re #22 MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants WSU and Chun filed by Nicholas Rolovich. (Kniffin, Eric)
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 RESPONSE to Motion re #22 MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants WSU and Chun filed by Nicholas Rolovich. (Kniffin, Eric)
April 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER granting #26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Eric Job Seese added for Nicholas Rolovich. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. TEXT ONLY ORDER; NO PDF WILL ISSUE. (BF, Paralegal)
March 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Eric Job Seese. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number AWAEDC-4261513. by Nicholas Rolovich. Motion Hearing set for 5/1/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Fahling, Brian)
March 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #24 Stipulated Motion to Extend Deadlines. Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (ECF Nos. 21, 22) shall be filed no later than 4/12/2023. Defendants' Reply briefs, if any, shall be filed no later than 5/3/2023. The hearing on Defendants' motions scheduled for 5/11/2023 remains set. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. TEXT ORDER ONLY; NO PDF WILL ISSUE.(LG, Law Clerk)
March 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Stipulated MOTION to Extend Deadlines on Motions to Dismiss by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 3/29/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kniffin, Eric)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 DECLARATION by Zachary J. Pekelis in Support re #22 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Patrick Chun, Washington State University. (Pekelis, Zachary)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss by Patrick Chun, Washington State University. Motion Hearing set for 5/11/2023 at 11:00 AM in Spokane Courtroom 902 before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pekelis, Zachary)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 First MOTION to Dismiss by Jay Inslee. Motion Hearing set for 5/11/2023 at 11:00 AM in Spokane Courtroom 902 before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sepe, Cristina)
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Nicholas Rolovich. (Fahling, Brian)
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE by Nicholas Rolovich (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Coates Email)(Fahling, Brian)
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER: For good cause shown, Defendants' Expedited Motion for Excess Pages, ECF No. #17 , is granted. Defendants may file a Motion to Dismiss of no more than 40-pages, Plaintiff may file a Response of no more than 40-pages, and Defendants may file a Reply of no more than 20-pages. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO PDF ATTACHED
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Motion to Dismiss and for Expedited Consideration by Patrick Chun, Washington State University. Motion Hearing set for 3/13/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pekelis, Zachary)
March 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER denying #12 Motion to Remand. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. (BF, Paralegal)
March 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 CORRECTED DOCUMENT filed by Nicholas Rolovich Re #12 MOTION to Remand . Description: Removed comment on page 5, which reduced page width; corrected date on Notice of Service from Dec 17 to Jan 17. (Kniffin, Eric)
February 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 REPLY MEMORANDUM re #12 MOTION to Remand filed by Nicholas Rolovich. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Comparison of forum-selection clauses)(Kniffin, Eric)
February 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 RESPONSE to Motion re #12 MOTION to Remand filed by Patrick Chun, Jay Inslee, Washington State University. (Pekelis, Zachary)
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION to Remand by Nicholas Rolovich. Motion Hearing set for 3/7/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Remand)(Fahling, Brian)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #10 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint no later than seven (7) days after the entry of this Court's Order on Plaintiff's forthcoming Motion to Remand. TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO PDF ATTACHED. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. (LG, Law Clerk)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Amended Complaint by Patrick Chun, Washington State University. Motion Hearing set for 1/12/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Coates, Spencer)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Eric Kniffen added for Nicholas Rolovich. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. TEXT ONLY ORDER; NO PDF ATTACHED. (BF, Paralegal)
December 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Fahling on behalf of Nicholas Rolovich (Fahling, Brian)
December 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Eric Kniffin. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number AWAEDC-4193692. by Nicholas Rolovich. Motion Hearing set for 1/30/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Eric Kniffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice)(Fahling, Brian)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary J Pekelis on behalf of Patrick Chun, Washington State University (Attorney Zachary J Pekelis added to party Patrick Chun(pty:dft), Attorney Zachary J Pekelis added to party Washington State University(pty:dft))(Pekelis, Zachary)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Alicia O Young on behalf of Jay Inslee (Attorney Alicia O Young added to party Jay Inslee(pty:dft))(Young, Alicia)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Cristina Sepe on behalf of Jay Inslee (Attorney Cristina Sepe added to party Jay Inslee(pty:dft))(Sepe, Cristina)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER granting #2 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint no later than January 13, 2023. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO PDF ATTACHED. (HH, Law Clerk)
December 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint by Patrick Chun, Washington State University. Motion Hearing set for 12/20/2022 Without Oral Argument before Judge Thomas O. Rice. (Coates, Spencer)
December 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL Filing fee $402; Receipt #AWAEDC-4184691 Filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Coates, Spencer)
December 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Notice of Judge Assignment. Judge Thomas O. Rice assigned to case. (SG, Case Administrator)

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Plaintiff: Nicholas Rolovich
Represented By: Brian Fahling
Represented By: Eric Nieuwenhuis Kniffin
Represented By: Eric Job Seese
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Defendant: Washington State University
Represented By: Spencer W Coates
Represented By: Zachary J Pekelis
Represented By: W Scott Ferron
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Defendant: Patrick Chun
Represented By: Spencer W Coates
Represented By: Zachary J Pekelis
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