Doe v. University of Texas At Austin et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit Texas Western District Court, Case No. 1:17-cv-00732
District Judge Sam Sparks, presiding
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Parties
No Logo John Doe, Plaintiff

Represented by Botsford & Roark

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Brian Roark brian@brianroark.com

Represented by brianroark.com Law Firm Placeholder

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Brian Roark +1 512 476 1900 +1 512 479 8040 brian@brianroark.com
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No Logo Dr. Gregory Fenves, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sean P. Flammer
Space H. Carl Myers
Space Christine Michelle Hervey Smith

Represented by Davis, Gerald & Cremer

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Shannon H. Ratliff shratliff@dgclaw.com

Represented by Davis, Gerald & Cremer, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Lisa A. Paulson +1 512 493 9602 +1 512 493 9625 lapaulson@dgclaw.com

Represented by Office of the Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED H. Carl Myers +1 512 475 4103 +1 512 320 0667 carl.myers@oag.texas.gov

Represented by Office of the Texas Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Sean P. Flammer +1 512 475 4866 +1 512 477 2348 sean.flammer@oag.texas.gov
No Logo University of Texas at Austin, Defendant

Represented by Office of the Attorney General General Litigation Division

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Christine Michelle Hervey Smith jean.reich@oag.texas.gov

Represented by Office of the Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space H. Carl Myers carl.myers@oag.texas.gov

Represented by Office of the Texas Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Sean P. Flammer +1 512 475 4866 +1 512 477 2348 sean.flammer@oag.texas.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED H. Carl Myers +1 512 475 4103 +1 512 320 0667 carl.myers@oag.texas.gov

Represented by The Office of the Texas Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sean P. Flammer sean.flammer@oag.texas.gov
Attributes
Citation Section 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Nature of Suit 448 - Civil Rights: Education
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand Plaintiff
Timeline
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 50 Filed: 11/29/2017, Entered: 11/29/2017 Court Filing
Agreed ORDER of Dismissal re 49 Notice (Other) filed by University of Texas At Austin, Gregory Fenves. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 49 Filed: 11/28/2017, Entered: 11/28/2017
NOTICE Agreed Order of Dismissal by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin (Flammer, Sean)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 48 Filed: 11/27/2017, Entered: 11/27/2017 Court Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Evidentiary Hearing held on 11/27/2017 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 47 Filed: 11/27/2017, Entered: 11/27/2017
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Conrad Alan Fjetland. (dm) Modified on 11/27/2017 (dm).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 46 Filed: 11/22/2017, Entered: 11/22/2017
NOTICE Defendants' Evidence in Opposition to Any Preliminary Injunction Sought by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin (Flammer, Sean)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 45 Filed: 11/21/2017, Entered: 11/21/2017
RESPONSE Defendants' Reply to Notice of Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction Given Change of Facts to 41 Notice (Other) by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin. (Flammer, Sean)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 44 Filed: 11/21/2017, Entered: 11/21/2017
RESPONSE To Defendant's Notice of Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction by John Doe. (Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 43 Filed: 11/20/2017, Entered: 11/20/2017
Agreed MOTION Listing Exhibits for November 27 Evidentiary Hearing by John Doe. (Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 42 Filed: 11/20/2017, Entered: 11/20/2017
Agreed MOTION Listing Witnesses for November 27 Evidentiary Hearing by John Doe. (Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 41 Filed: 11/20/2017, Entered: 11/20/2017
NOTICE Defendants' Notice of Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction Given Change of Facts by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin (Flammer, Sean)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 40 Filed: 11/15/2017, Entered: 11/15/2017
STIPULATION Stipulation of Undisputed Facts by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin. (Flammer, Sean)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 39 Filed: 11/1/2017, Entered: 11/1/2017 Court Filing
ORDER, (Evidentiary Hearing set for 11/27/2017 at 9:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks). Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 10/31/2017, Entered: 10/31/2017
REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Gregory Fenves, re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Gregory Fenves (Ratliff, Shannon)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 37 Filed: 10/31/2017, Entered: 10/31/2017
REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin, re 31 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' UT and Gregory Fenves, in his Official Capacity, Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Verified Complaint Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(B)(1) and 12(B)(6) filed by Defendant University of Texas At Austin, Defendant Gregory Fenves (Flammer, Sean)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 36 Filed: 10/24/2017, Entered: 10/24/2017
RESPONSE To Order Setting Aside Hearing by John Doe. (Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 35 Filed: 10/24/2017, Entered: 10/24/2017
Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by John Doe, re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Gregory Fenves (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 10/24/2017, Entered: 10/24/2017
Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by John Doe, re 31 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' UT and Gregory Fenves, in his Official Capacity, Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Verified Complaint Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(B)(1) and 12(B)(6) filed by Defendant University of Texas At Austin, Defendant Gregory Fenves (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 10/19/2017, Entered: 10/19/2017 Court Filing
ORDER that the evidentiary hearing set for October 30, 2017 is SET ASIDE and will be reset when the pleadings have been filed and the agreed motion between the parties has been completed. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 10/16/2017, Entered: 10/16/2017
MOTION to Dismiss by Gregory Fenves. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ratliff, Shannon)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 10/16/2017, Entered: 10/16/2017
Opposed MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' UT and Gregory Fenves, in his Official Capacity, Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Verified Complaint Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(B)(1) and 12(B)(6) by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Christine)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 10/10/2017, Entered: 10/10/2017
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christine Michelle Hervey Smith on behalf of Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin. Attorney Christine Michelle Hervey Smith added to party Gregory Fenves(pty:dft), Attorney Christine Michelle Hervey Smith added to party University of Texas At Austin(pty:dft) (Smith, Christine)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 10/6/2017, Entered: 10/6/2017
Agreed MOTION Agreed Motion for Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Responsive Pleadings and Plaintiff's Response by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Flammer, Sean)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 10/2/2017, Entered: 10/2/2017 Court Filing
ORDER (Evidentiary Hearing set for 10/30/2017 at 9:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks). Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 9/14/2017, Entered: 9/15/2017
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin amending 1 Complaint, filed by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 9/14/2017, Entered: 9/15/2017 Court Filing
ORDER GRANTING 24 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 9/14/2017, Entered: 9/14/2017
Transcript filed of Proceedings held on August 11, 2017, Proceedings Transcribed: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lily I. Reznik, Telephone number: 512-391-8792 or Lily_Reznik@txwd.uscourts.gov. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 10/5/2017, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/16/2017, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/13/2017, (Reznik, Lily)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 9/8/2017, Entered: 9/8/2017
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint, filed by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Roark, Brian) Modified text and event type on 9/15/2017 (jf).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 8/22/2017, Entered: 8/22/2017
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by John Doe for proceedings held on August 11, 2017. Proceedings Transcribed: Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Court Reporter: Lily Reznik. (jf)
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Sealed Legal Document 22 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/14/2017
Sealed Documents filed re 20 Order granting 17 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Sealed Documents (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2 part 1 of 2, # 2 Exhibit 2 part 2 of 2) (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/14/2017
Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Preserve the Status Quo by John Doe re 18 Order Granting Leave to Exceed Page Limitaion (jf) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/14/2017: # 1 Sealed Document, # 2 Sealed Document, # 3 Sealed Document, # 4 Sealed Document, # 5 Sealed Document) (jf).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/14/2017 Court Filing
ORDER DENYING 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; GRANTING 12 Motion for Leave to File Exhibits Under Seal; GRANTING 14 Second Motion for Leave to File Exhibits Under Seal; GRANTING 17 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Sealed Documents; GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed under a Pseudonym. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/11/2017 Court Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Motion Hearing held on 8/11/2017 re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by John Doe (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/11/2017 Court Filing
ORDER Granting 5 MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation filed by John Doe. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/11/2017
Unopposed Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document Exhibit 1, # 2 Sealed Document Exhibit 2 - part 1, # 3 Sealed Document Exhibit 2 - part 2, # 4 Proposed Order) (Flammer, Sean) (Attachment 1 replaced on 11/20/2017) (jf).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/11/2017
Second AFFIDAVIT in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/11/2017
NOTICE Defendants' First Evidence in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion For Preliminary Injunction by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin re 1 Complaint (Flammer, Sean)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/11/2017
Second Motion for leave to File Exhibits Under Seal (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document, # 2 Sealed Document, # 3 Sealed Document) (Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 8/11/2017, Entered: 8/11/2017
AFFIDAVIT in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 8/10/2017, Entered: 8/10/2017
Unopposed Motion for leave to File Exhibits Under Seal (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document, # 2 Sealed Document) (Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 8/10/2017, Entered: 8/10/2017 Court Filing
ORDER GRANTING 7 Motion to deny defendants' motion for continuance; DENYING 8 Motion to Continue. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 8/10/2017, Entered: 8/10/2017
RESPONSE to Motion, filed by John Doe, re 8 MOTION to Continue Defendant's Motion to Continue Tomorrow's Preliminary Injunction Hearing filed by Defendant University of Texas At Austin, Defendant Gregory Fenves (Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 8/10/2017, Entered: 8/10/2017
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Sean P. Flammer on behalf of Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin. Attorneys Sean P. Flammer and H. Carl Myers added to parties Gregory Fenves(pty:dft) and University of Texas At Austin(pty:dft) (Flammer, Sean) Modified text on 8/10/2017 (jf).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 8/10/2017, Entered: 8/10/2017
MOTION to Continue Defendant's Motion to Continue Tomorrow's Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Flammer, Sean)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 8/10/2017, Entered: 8/10/2017
MOTION In Response to Defendants Motion for Continuance by John Doe. (Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 8/9/2017, Entered: 8/9/2017 Court Filing
ORDER Setting Hearing on 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : Motion Hearing set for 8/11/2017 at 11:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 8/9/2017, Entered: 8/9/2017
MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation and Motion for Preliminary Injunction by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Memo in Support)(Roark, Brian). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 8/9/2017 (jf).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 8/9/2017, Entered: 8/9/2017
Summons Issued as to Gregory Fenves, University of Texas At Austin. (jf)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 8/9/2017, Entered: 8/9/2017
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Roark, Brian)
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Blank  Filed: 8/7/2017, Entered: 8/7/2017
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by John Doe. (afd)
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Blank  Filed: 8/7/2017, Entered: 8/7/2017
Case Assigned to Judge Sam Sparks. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (afd)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 8/7/2017, Entered: 8/7/2017
MOTION to Proceed Under a Pseudonym by John Doe. (Roark, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 8/7/2017, Entered: 8/7/2017
COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-9853007), filed by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits Part 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits Part 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits Part 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Roark, Brian)
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