Case: Schroeder v. University of Oregon

6:23-cv-01806 | U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Filed Date: Dec. 1, 2023

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Case Summary

This is a sex discrimination class action brought by female student-athletes at the University of Oregon against the University. On December 1, 2023, varsity female student-athletes belonging to the University’s beach volleyball and rowing teams filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. The plaintiffs sued the University under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681. Represented by Jennifer J. Middleton of Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton PC and Arthur H. Bryant of Bailey & Glasser, LLP, the plaintiffs sought class action certification, with the plaintiffs serving as class representatives. In their complaint, plaintiffs sought various remedies, including a declaratory order stating that the University discriminated against its current female varsity student-athletes on the basis of sex and a permanent injunction against such discrimination, along with compensatory and nominal damages. The plaintiffs alleged that the University violated Title IX by failing to provide female varsity student-athletes with the same treatment and benefits provided to it provides male varsity student-athletes. Alleged disparate treatment included failure to provide athletic financial aid to its female and male student-athletes in proportion to the number of students of each sex participating in intercollegiate athletics, and failure to provide female students an equal opportunity to participate in varsity intercollegiate athletics. This case was assigned to Judge Ann L. Aiken.

On the same day the plaintiffs filed their complaint, the court issued a Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. This order requires the parties to complete discovery by April 1, 2024 and to submit a Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report by April 29, 2024.

On April 1, 2024, the court set a settlement conference to occur on July 19, 2024. A pretrial conference took place on May 14, 2024.

On July 3, 2024, the defendants filed a motion for partial summary judgment (on statute of limitations grounds), a motion for judgment on the pleadings, and a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. The defendants argued that the claims were time barred and asked the court to dismiss all of plaintiffs’ claims that fell outside the state’s statute of limitations for Title IX claims. In the motion for judgment on the pleadings, the defendants argued that Count I of plaintiffs’ claims should be dismissed on the grounds that they failed to show women’s teams at the university were treated less favorably than men’s teams. The motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction alleged that plaintiffs lacked standing because their claims cannot be redressed and because many of the plaintiffs are no longer students at the university, making their claims for injunctive and declarative relief moot.

The settlement conference took place on July 19, 2024, in front of Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman, but the parties did not settle.

On November 7, 2024, the plaintiffs filed responses in opposition to the defendant's motions for partial summary judgment, judgment on the pleadings, and motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. The plaintiffs argued that they did have standing to bring their claims because, in class action suits like this one, only one plaintiff needs standing to confer subject matter jurisdiction over the entire claim, and multiple plaintiffs clearly have standing and non-moot claims. An oral argument on these motions and oppositions was set for February 26, 2025.

On April 4, 2025, the defendant’s motion to dismiss was granted in part and denied in part. Their motions for judgment on the pleadings and for partial summary judgment were denied. They dismissed some of the plaintiffs claims for lack of standing but allowed the remainder of the claims to proceed because of the “inherently transitory” exception to mootness for claims like this.

On May 6, 2025, the plaintiffs filed for a protective order on the grounds that some of the relevant information was confidential and therefore protected under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). The defendants agreed that this information should be protected and the motion was granted on May 9.

A second settlement conference occurred on July 28, 2025, but again, the parties did not settle.

On September 23, 2025, the plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification. The information/attached documents were sealed according to the previously granted protective order. Many declarations in support of this motion were subsequently filed and some relevant documents were unsealed as needed. The defendants filed a response in opposition to this motion on December 22, 2025.

The case is ongoing as of February 19, 2026. The motion for class certification has not yet been decided.

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Rita Elfarissi (2/3/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alexander, Carey (Oregon)

Bryant, Arthur Harry (Oregon)

Bullock, Lori (Oregon)

Cervantez, Eve H. (Oregon)

Attorney for Defendant

Crooks, Sarah J. (Oregon)

Judge(s)

McShane, Michael Jerome (Oregon)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alexander, Carey (Oregon)

Bryant, Arthur Harry (Oregon)

Bullock, Lori (Oregon)

Cervantez, Eve H. (Oregon)

Hammack, Joshua I. (Oregon)

Middleton, Jennifer J. (Oregon)

Murray, Matthew J. (Oregon)

Rubin, Michael (Oregon)

Saghafi, Neda (Oregon)

Schaffer-Neitz, Aaron (Oregon)

Tholin, Robin Starr (Oregon)

Attorney for Defendant

Crooks, Sarah J. (Oregon)

English, Stephen F. (Oregon)

Everitt, Jeslyn (Oregon)

Lubelczyk, Colin (Oregon)

Park, Douglas (Oregon)

Simonelli, Adrianna (Oregon)

Tobin, Thomas J. (Oregon)

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Documents in this case

1 6:23-cv-01806	Class Action Complaint	Dec. 1, 2023	Dec. 1, 2023 Complaint

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Docket

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Last updated March 30, 2026, 4:36 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Dec. 1, 2023	Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $405 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9177109 Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Filed by Mia Lopez, Anna Maria Knight, Ella Tyus, Natasha George, Abigail Plevin, Ashley Schroeder, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Alex Laita, Sophia Schmitz, Claire Daley, Sydney Weddle, Alaina Thomas, Beatrice Wetton, Delaney Hopen, Jade Bernal, Elise Haverland, Siulolovao Folau, Dahlia Mcallister, Zoe Almanza, Savannah Siegrist, Kendall Clark, Josie Griffiths, Vivian Donovan, Anastasia Lima, Josie Cole, Presley Mccaskill, Alexandra Haden, Carly Wallace, Madelyn Lafollette, Valerie Peterson, Halli Fields against University of Oregon (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet). (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/01/2023) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	Dec. 1, 2023	Notice of Case Assignment to Judge Ann L. Aiken and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. Discovery is to be completed by 4/1/2024. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 4/29/2024. Pretrial Order is due by 4/29/2024. Ordered by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (jw) (Entered: 12/01/2023)	RECAP
3	Dec. 1, 2023	CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed on 12/1/2023 by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (ck) (Entered: 12/01/2023)	RECAP
4	Dec. 5, 2023	Proposed Summons Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/05/2023)	RECAP
5	Dec. 5, 2023	Summons Issued Electronically as to University of Oregon. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (jw) (Entered: 12/05/2023)	RECAP
6	Dec. 6, 2023	Notice of Case Reassignment: This case has been reassigned from Judge Ann L. Aiken to Judge Michael J. McShane. (cw) (Entered: 12/06/2023)	RECAP
7	Dec. 12, 2023	Return of Service Executed as to University of Oregon served on 12/8/2023, answer due on 12/29/2023. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/12/2023)	RECAP
8	Jan. 16, 2024	Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint. Filed by All Defendants. (Crooks, Sarah) (Entered: 01/16/2024)	RECAP
9	Jan. 18, 2024	ORDER: Granting Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 8 . Answer is due by 3/4/2024. Ordered by Judge Michael J McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/18/2024)	RECAP
10	Jan. 19, 2024	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Lori Bullock. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240264. Filed by Zoe Almanza, Jade Bernal, Kendall Clark, Josie Cole, Claire Daley, Vivian Donovan, Halli Fields, Siulolovao Folau, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths, Alexandra Haden, Elise Haverland, Delaney Hopen, Anna Maria Knight, Madelyn Lafollette, Alex Laita, Anastasia Lima, Mia Lopez, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Valerie Peterson, Abigail Plevin, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Sophia Schmitz, Ashley Schroeder, Savannah Siegrist, Alaina Thomas, Ella Tyus, Carly Wallace, Sydney Weddle, Beatrice Wetton. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) (Bullock, Lori) (Entered: 01/19/2024) 1 Attachment View on PACER	RECAP
11	Jan. 19, 2024	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Joshua I. Hammack. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240329. Filed by Zoe Almanza, Jade Bernal, Kendall Clark, Josie Cole, Claire Daley, Vivian Donovan, Halli Fields, Siulolovao Folau, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths, Alexandra Haden, Elise Haverland, Delaney Hopen, Anna Maria Knight, Madelyn Lafollette, Alex Laita, Anastasia Lima, Mia Lopez, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Valerie Peterson, Abigail Plevin, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Sophia Schmitz, Ashley Schroeder, Savannah Siegrist, Alaina Thomas, Ella Tyus, Carly Wallace, Sydney Weddle, Beatrice Wetton. (Hammack, Joshua) (Entered: 01/19/2024)	RECAP
12	Jan. 19, 2024	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Arthur Harry Bryant. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240344. Filed by Zoe Almanza, Jade Bernal, Kendall Clark, Josie Cole, Claire Daley, Vivian Donovan, Halli Fields, Siulolovao Folau, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths, Alexandra Haden, Elise Haverland, Delaney Hopen, Anna Maria Knight, Madelyn Lafollette, Alex Laita, Anastasia Lima, Mia Lopez, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Valerie Peterson, Abigail Plevin, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Sophia Schmitz, Ashley Schroeder, Savannah Siegrist, Alaina Thomas, Ella Tyus, Carly Wallace, Sydney Weddle, Beatrice Wetton. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Court Admissions) (Bryant, Arthur) (Entered: 01/19/2024) 1 Attachment Court Admissions View on PACER	RECAP
13	Jan. 22, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 10 admission requested by attorney Lori Bullock. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/22/2024)	RECAP
14	Jan. 22, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 11 admission requested by attorney Joshua I. Hammack. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/22/2024)	RECAP
15	Jan. 22, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 12 admission requested by attorney Arthur Harry Bryant. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/22/2024)	RECAP
	Jan. 22, 2024	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Lori Bullock. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240264 10 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
	Jan. 22, 2024	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Joshua I. Hammack. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240329 11 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
	Jan. 22, 2024	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Arthur Harry Bryant. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9240344 12 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
16	March 4, 2024	Answer to 1 Complaint,, . Filed by University of Oregon. (Crooks, Sarah) (Entered: 03/04/2024)	RECAP
17	April 1, 2024	Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) Agreement . Filed by Zoe Almanza, Jade Bernal, Kendall Clark, Josie Cole, Claire Daley, Vivian Donovan, Halli Fields, Siulolovao Folau, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths, Alexandra Haden, Elise Haverland, Delaney Hopen, Anna Maria Knight, Madelyn Lafollette, Alex Laita, Anastasia Lima, Mia Lopez, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Valerie Peterson, Abigail Plevin, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Sophia Schmitz, Ashley Schroeder, Savannah Siegrist, Alaina Thomas, Ella Tyus, Carly Wallace, Sydney Weddle, Beatrice Wetton. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/01/2024)	RECAP
18	April 1, 2024	SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER. Settlement Conference is set for Thursday, July 18, 2024 and, if necessary, Friday, July 19, 2024 in Portland chambers before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. Plaintiffs are to arrive at 9:00 AM and Defendant at 9:30 AM on July 18, 2024. Settlement documents are due July 11, 2024. See attached instructions. Signed on April 1, 2024 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 04/01/2024)	RECAP
19	April 9, 2024	Scheduling Order: Rule 16 Conference is set for 4/23/2024 at 10:15AM in Eugene by telephone before Judge Michael J. McShane. The Court will provide the parties with the conference call-in number by separate email. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 04/09/2024)	RECAP
20	April 17, 2024	Scheduling Order: Based upon the request of the parties, the Rule 16 Conference set for 4/23/2024 is reset for 5/6/2024 at 10:00AM in Eugene by telephone before Judge Michael J. McShane. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 04/17/2024)	RECAP
21	May 5, 2024	Scheduling Order: Based upon the schedule of the Court, the Rule 16 Conference set for 5/6/2024 is reset for 5/14/2024 at 09:15AM in Eugene by telephone before Judge Michael J. McShane. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 05/05/2024)	RECAP
22	May 10, 2024	Scheduling Order: Based upon the schedule of the Court, the Rule 16 Conference set for 5/14/2024 at 09:00AM is reset for 01:30PM in Eugene by telephone before Judge Michael J. McShane. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 05/10/2024)	RECAP
23	May 14, 2024	Scheduling Order: Based on the schedule of the Court, the Rule 16 Conference set for 5/14/2024 will be at 02:00PM in Eugene by telephone before Judge Michael J. McShane. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 05/14/2024)	RECAP
24	May 14, 2024	MINUTES of Proceedings: Rule 16 Conference held. Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification is due by 11/15/2024. Defendant's Response is due by 12/13/2024. Plaintiffs' Reply is due by 1/21/2025. Discovery is to be completed by 2/7/2025. Expert disclosures are due by 2/28/2025. Expert Rebuttal is to be completed by 4/26/2025. Dispositive Motions are due by 6/27/2025. Jennifer Middleton, Arthur Harry Bryant, and Lori Bullock present as counsel for plaintiffs. Adrianna Simonelli, Stephen F. English and Sarah J. Crooks present as counsel for defendant. Court Reporter: Kellie Humiston. Judge Michael J. McShane presiding. (cp) (Entered: 05/14/2024)	RECAP
25	July 3, 2024	Motion for Partial Summary Judgment . Oral Argument requested. Filed by University of Oregon. (English, Stephen) (Entered: 07/03/2024)	RECAP
26	July 3, 2024	Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings . Oral Argument requested. Filed by University of Oregon. (English, Stephen) (Entered: 07/03/2024)	RECAP
27	July 5, 2024	Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Oral Argument requested. Filed by University of Oregon. (English, Stephen) (Entered: 07/05/2024)	RECAP
28	July 12, 2024	Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response/Reply to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 27, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 25, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 26 . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/12/2024)	RECAP
29	July 12, 2024	Declaration of Jennifer Middleton . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to a Motion, 28 .) (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/12/2024)	RECAP
30	July 16, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply 28 . Response is due by 8/19/2024. Reply is due by 9/18/2024. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 07/16/2024)	RECAP
31	July 18, 2024	MINUTES of Proceedings: Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman on July 18, 2024. The settlement conference will continue on July 19, 2024. Arthur Bryant, Lori Bullock and Jennifer J. Middleton present as counsel for plaintiffs. Sarah J. Crooks, Stephen F. English and Adrianna Simonelli present as counsel for defendant. Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman presiding. (gw) (Entered: 07/19/2024)	RECAP
32	July 19, 2024	MINUTES of Proceedings: Settlement Conference (Day Two) held before Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman on July 19, 2024. The case does not settle. Arthur Bryant, Lori Bullock and Jennifer J. Middleton present as counsel for plaintiffs. Sarah J. Crooks, Stephen F. English and Adrianna Simonelli present as counsel for defendant. Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman presiding. (gw) (Entered: 07/19/2024)	RECAP
33	July 26, 2024	Notice of Change of Address. for Attorney Arthur H. Bryant Filed by Zoe Almanza, Jade Bernal, Kendall Clark, Josie Cole, Claire Daley, Vivian Donovan, Halli Fields, Siulolovao Folau, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths, Alexandra Haden, Elise Haverland, Delaney Hopen, Anna Maria Knight, Madelyn Lafollette, Alex Laita, Anastasia Lima, Mia Lopez, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Valerie Peterson, Abigail Plevin, River Ribeiro, Batia Rotshtein, Sophia Schmitz, Ashley Schroeder, Savannah Siegrist, Alaina Thomas, Ella Tyus, Carly Wallace, Sydney Weddle, Beatrice Wetton. (Bryant, Arthur) (Entered: 07/26/2024)	RECAP
34	Aug. 2, 2024	Joint Motion for Extension of Time . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/02/2024)	RECAP
35	Aug. 2, 2024	Declaration of Jennifer Middleton . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Time 34 .) (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/02/2024)	RECAP
36	Aug. 9, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time 34 . Responses to Motions to Dismiss are due by 11/7/2024. Replies are due by 12/9/2024. Motion to Certify Class to be filed by 2/3/2025. Response is due by 3/3/2025. Reply is due by 4/11/2025. Discovery is to be completed by 4/28/2025. Expert disclosures are due by 5/19/2025. Expert Discovery to be completed by 7/15/2025. Dispositive Motions are due by 9/15/2025. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 08/09/2024)	RECAP
37	Sept. 30, 2024	Notice of Attorney Withdrawal: Notice to Withdraw Bailey & Glasser Law Firm Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hammack, Joshua) (Entered: 09/30/2024)	RECAP
38	Oct. 21, 2024	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Matthew J. Murray. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9619614. Filed by Jade Bernal, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Abigail Plevin, Valerie Peterson, Ashley Schroeder, Ella Tyus, Siulolovao Folau, Alex Laita, Batia Rotshtein, Zoe Almanza, Beatrice Wetton, Mia Lopez, Delaney Hopen, Carly Wallace, Savannah Siegrist, Kendall Clark, Anastasia Lima, Madelyn Lafollette, Alexandra Haden, Josie Cole, Alaina Thomas, Vivian Donovan, Elise Haverland, River Ribeiro, Sophia Schmitz, Sydney Weddle, Halli Fields, Claire Daley, Anna Maria Knight, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths. (Murray, Matthew) (Entered: 10/21/2024)	RECAP
39	Oct. 22, 2024	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Michael Rubin. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9621142. Filed by Jade Bernal, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Abigail Plevin, Valerie Peterson, Ashley Schroeder, Ella Tyus, Siulolovao Folau, Alex Laita, Batia Rotshtein, Zoe Almanza, Beatrice Wetton, Mia Lopez, Delaney Hopen, Carly Wallace, Savannah Siegrist, Kendall Clark, Anastasia Lima, Madelyn Lafollette, Alexandra Haden, Josie Cole, Alaina Thomas, Vivian Donovan, Elise Haverland, River Ribeiro, Sophia Schmitz, Sydney Weddle, Halli Fields, Claire Daley, Anna Maria Knight, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths. (Rubin, Michael) (Entered: 10/22/2024)	RECAP
40	Oct. 22, 2024	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Eve H. Cervantez. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9621162. Filed by Jade Bernal, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Abigail Plevin, Valerie Peterson, Ashley Schroeder, Ella Tyus, Siulolovao Folau, Alex Laita, Batia Rotshtein, Zoe Almanza, Beatrice Wetton, Mia Lopez, Delaney Hopen, Carly Wallace, Savannah Siegrist, Kendall Clark, Anastasia Lima, Madelyn Lafollette, Alexandra Haden, Josie Cole, Alaina Thomas, Vivian Donovan, Elise Haverland, River Ribeiro, Sophia Schmitz, Sydney Weddle, Halli Fields, Claire Daley, Anna Maria Knight, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths. (Cervantez, Eve) (Entered: 10/22/2024)	RECAP
	Oct. 22, 2024	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Matthew J. Murray. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9619614 38 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
41	Oct. 23, 2024	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Carey Alexander. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9623384. Filed by Jade Bernal, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Abigail Plevin, Valerie Peterson, Ashley Schroeder, Ella Tyus, Siulolovao Folau, Alex Laita, Batia Rotshtein, Zoe Almanza, Beatrice Wetton, Mia Lopez, Delaney Hopen, Carly Wallace, Savannah Siegrist, Kendall Clark, Anastasia Lima, Madelyn Lafollette, Alexandra Haden, Josie Cole, Alaina Thomas, Vivian Donovan, Elise Haverland, River Ribeiro, Sophia Schmitz, Sydney Weddle, Halli Fields, Claire Daley, Anna Maria Knight, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths. (Alexander, Carey) (Entered: 10/23/2024)	RECAP
42	Oct. 23, 2024	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Neda Saghafi. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9623583. Filed by Jade Bernal, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Abigail Plevin, Valerie Peterson, Ashley Schroeder, Ella Tyus, Siulolovao Folau, Alex Laita, Batia Rotshtein, Zoe Almanza, Beatrice Wetton, Mia Lopez, Delaney Hopen, Carly Wallace, Savannah Siegrist, Kendall Clark, Anastasia Lima, Madelyn Lafollette, Alexandra Haden, Josie Cole, Alaina Thomas, Vivian Donovan, Elise Haverland, River Ribeiro, Sophia Schmitz, Sydney Weddle, Halli Fields, Claire Daley, Anna Maria Knight, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths. (Saghafi, Neda) (Entered: 10/23/2024)	RECAP
	Oct. 23, 2024	Clerk's Review of Pro Hac Vice Motion
	Oct. 23, 2024	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Michael Rubin. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9621142 39 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
	Oct. 23, 2024	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Eve H. Cervantez. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9621162 40 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
	Oct. 23, 2024	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Carey Alexander. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9623384 41 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
	Oct. 23, 2024	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Neda Saghafi. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9623583 42 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
43	Nov. 7, 2024	Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 27 Oral Argument requested. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
44	Nov. 7, 2024	Response in Opposition to Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 26 Oral Argument requested. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
45	Nov. 7, 2024	Response in Opposition to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 25 Oral Argument requested. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
46	Nov. 7, 2024	Declaration of Ashley Schroeder . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 45 .) (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
47	Nov. 7, 2024	Declaration of Josie Cole . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 45 .) (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
48	Nov. 7, 2024	Declaration of Jennifer Middleton . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 45 .) (Middleton, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
49	Nov. 7, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 41 admission requested by attorney Carey Alexander. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
50	Nov. 7, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 38 admission requested by attorney Matthew J. Murray. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
51	Nov. 7, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 39 admission requested by attorney Michael Rubin. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
52	Nov. 7, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 40 admission requested by attorney Eve H. Cervantez. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
53	Nov. 7, 2024	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 42 admission requested by attorney Neda Saghafi. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 11/07/2024)	RECAP
54	Dec. 5, 2024	Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by All Defendants. (English, Stephen) (Entered: 12/05/2024)	RECAP
55	Dec. 6, 2024	ORDER: Joint Motion for Extension Time 54 is GRANTED. The Court adopts the deadlines proposed in the Joint Motion. Defendants' reply briefs in support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss 27, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 26, and Partial Motion for Summary Judgment 25 are due January 31, 2025. Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification is due June 12, 2025, or 60 days after the Court rules on Defendants pending motions, whichever is later. Defendant's response to the Motion for Class Certification is due July 11, 2025, or 30 days after Plaintiffs file their motion, whichever is later. Plaintiff's reply to the Motion for Class Certification is due August 11, 2025, or 30 days after Defendants response, whichever is later. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 12/06/2024)	RECAP
56	Dec. 31, 2024	Scheduling Order: Hearing is set for 1/10/2025 at 09:30AM in Eugene by videoconference before Judge Michael J. McShane. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 12/31/2024)	RECAP
	Jan. 8, 2025	https://meet.uc.uscourts.gov/meeting/790749810?secret=VIJCSk8gatW7ZDFIHorvlQ1-571-353-2301 (toll-free 1-833-990-9400)7907498102022Note:
57	Jan. 10, 2025	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Lori Bullock. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9705979. Filed by Jade Bernal, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Abigail Plevin, Valerie Peterson, Ashley Schroeder, Ella Tyus, Siulolovao Folau, Alex Laita, Batia Rotshtein, Zoe Almanza, Beatrice Wetton, Mia Lopez, Delaney Hopen, Carly Wallace, Savannah Siegrist, Kendall Clark, Anastasia Lima, Madelyn Lafollette, Alexandra Haden, Josie Cole, Alaina Thomas, Vivian Donovan, Elise Haverland, River Ribeiro, Sophia Schmitz, Sydney Weddle, Halli Fields, Claire Daley, Anna Maria Knight, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Court Admissions) (Bullock, Lori) (Entered: 01/10/2025) 1 Attachment Court Admissions View on PACER	RECAP
58	Jan. 10, 2025	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 57 admission requested by attorney Lori Bullock. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9705979. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/10/2025)	RECAP
59	Jan. 10, 2025	MINUTES of Proceedings: Discovery Hearing held. Findings read on the record, formal order to be filed with the Court. Jennifer Middlerton, Arthur Bryant, Lori Bullock, Eve Cervantez and Matthew Murray present as counsel for plaintiffs. Stephen English and Sarah Crooks present as counsel for defendant. Court Reporter: Kellie Humiston. Judge Michael J. McShane presiding. (cp) (Entered: 01/10/2025)	RECAP
	Jan. 10, 2025	Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	Jan. 10, 2025	Clerks Review of Pro Hac Vice Motion
	Jan. 10, 2025	Discovery Hearing
	Jan. 10, 2025	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Lori Bullock. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9705979 57 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
60	Jan. 14, 2025	Motion for Protective Order . Oral Argument requested. Filed by University of Oregon. (Crooks, Sarah) (Entered: 01/14/2025)	RECAP
61	Jan. 14, 2025	Declaration of Sarah Crooks . Filed by University of Oregon. (Related document(s): Motion for Protective Order 60 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4) (Crooks, Sarah) (Entered: 01/14/2025) 1 Exhibit 1 View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 3 View on RECAP 4 Exhibit 4 View on RECAP	RECAP
62	Jan. 14, 2025	Declaration of Douglas Park . Filed by University of Oregon. (Related document(s): Motion for Protective Order 60 .) (Crooks, Sarah) (Entered: 01/14/2025)	RECAP
63	Jan. 15, 2025	Order regarding discovery. Signed on 1/15/2025 by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/16/2025)	RECAP
64	Jan. 24, 2025	Response to Motion for Protective Order 60 . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Murray, Matthew) (Entered: 01/24/2025)	RECAP
65	Jan. 24, 2025	Declaration of Jennifer Middleton IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Related document(s): Response to Discovery Motion 64 .) (Murray, Matthew) (Entered: 01/24/2025)	RECAP
66	Jan. 27, 2025	Scheduling Order: Oral Argument regarding Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 26, Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 27, and Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 25 is set for 2/26/2025 at 10:00AM in Eugene Courtroom 2 before Judge Michael J. McShane. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 01/27/2025)	RECAP
67	Jan. 31, 2025	video conference	RECAP
68	Jan. 31, 2025	Reply in support of to Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 26 Oral Argument requested. Filed by All Defendants. (English, Stephen) (Entered: 01/31/2025)	RECAP
69	Jan. 31, 2025	Reply in support of to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 25 Oral Argument requested. Filed by All Defendants. (English, Stephen) (Entered: 01/31/2025)	RECAP
70	Jan. 31, 2025	Declaration of Nate Krueger in support of. Filed by All Defendants. (Related document(s): Reply to Motion 69 .) (English, Stephen) (Entered: 01/31/2025)	RECAP
71	Jan. 31, 2025	Reply in support of to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 27 Oral Argument requested. Filed by All Defendants. (English, Stephen) (Entered: 01/31/2025)	RECAP
	Jan. 31, 2025	https://meet.uc.uscourts.gov/meeting/790749810?secret=VIJCSk8gatW7ZDFIHorvlQ1-571-353-2301 (toll-free 1-833-990-9400)7907498102022Note:
72	Feb. 3, 2025	Amended Reply in support of to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 25 Oral Argument requested. Filed by All Defendants. (English, Stephen) (Entered: 02/03/2025)	RECAP
73	Feb. 4, 2025	Notice of Change of Address. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Alexander, Carey) (Entered: 02/04/2025)	RECAP
74	Feb. 6, 2025	ORDER:	RECAP
75	Feb. 13, 2025	Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Aaron Schaffer-Neitz. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9746355. Filed by Jade Bernal, Dahlia Mcallister, Presley Mccaskill, Abigail Plevin, Valerie Peterson, Ashley Schroeder, Ella Tyus, Siulolovao Folau, Alex Laita, Batia Rotshtein, Zoe Almanza, Beatrice Wetton, Mia Lopez, Delaney Hopen, Carly Wallace, Savannah Siegrist, Kendall Clark, Anastasia Lima, Madelyn Lafollette, Alexandra Haden, Josie Cole, Alaina Thomas, Vivian Donovan, Elise Haverland, River Ribeiro, Sophia Schmitz, Sydney Weddle, Halli Fields, Claire Daley, Anna Maria Knight, Natasha George, Josie Griffiths. (Schaffer-Neitz, Aaron) (Entered: 02/13/2025)	RECAP
	Feb. 13, 2025	Clerks Review of Pro Hac Vice Motion
	Feb. 13, 2025	Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Aaron Schaffer-Neitz. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9746355 75 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)
76	Feb. 14, 2025	ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 75 admission requested by attorney Aaron Schaffer-Neitz. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	RECAP
77	Feb. 25, 2025	Notice of Appearance of Douglas Park appearing on behalf of All Defendants University of Oregon. Filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Park, Douglas) (Entered: 02/25/2025)	RECAP
78	Feb. 25, 2025	Notice of Appearance of Jeslyn Everitt appearing on behalf of University of Oregon. Filed by on behalf of University of Oregon. (Everitt, Jeslyn) (Entered: 02/25/2025)	RECAP
79	Feb. 26, 2025	MINUTES of Proceedings: Motion Hearing Held regarding Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 26, Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction 27, and Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 25 . Discovery is stayed. Motions are taken under advisement as of 2/26/2025. Jennifer Middlerton, Aaron Schaffer-Neitz, Arthur Bryant, Carey Alexander, Lori Bullock, Eve Cervantez and Matthew Murray present as counsel for plaintiffs. Stephen English, Sarah Crooks, Douglas Park and Jeslyn Everitt present as counsel for defendant. Court Reporter: Kellie Humiston. Judge Michael J. McShane presiding. (cp) (Entered: 02/26/2025)	RECAP
80	March 3, 2025	Transcript Designation and Order Form for the hearing held on 02/26/2025 before Judge Michael J. McShane. Court Reporter: Kellie M. Humiston. . Filed by University of Oregon. (Simonelli, Adrianna) (Entered: 03/03/2025)	RECAP
81	March 3, 2025	Transcript Designation and Order Form for the hearing held on 02/26/2025 before Judge Michael J. McShane. Court Reporter: Kellie Humiston. . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Schaffer-Neitz, Aaron) (Entered: 03/03/2025)	RECAP
82	March 31, 2025	OFFICIAL COURT TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS FILED Oral Argument held via videoconference on 2/26/25 before Judge Michael J. McShane, Court Reporter Kellie M. Humiston, telephone number 503-326-8186 or Kellie_Humiston@ord.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at Court's public terminal or purchased from the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Afterwards it may be obtained through the court reporter or PACER. See Policy at ord.uscourts.gov. Notice of Intent to Redact Transcript is due by 4/7/2025. Redaction Request due 4/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/1/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/30/2025. (Humiston, Kellie) (Entered: 03/31/2025)	RECAP
83	April 4, 2025	Opinion and Order: Based on the foregoing, Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. 27 , is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, ECF No. 26 , is DENIED, and Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, ECF No. 25 , is DENIED. Signed on 4/4/2025 by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Oregon

Case Type(s):

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 1, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Varsity female student-athletes at the University of Oregon

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Other

University of Oregon

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

Other Dockets:

District of Oregon 6:23-cv-01806

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Sports

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Schroeder v. University of Oregon, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/45250/ (last updated 2/3/2024).