California Eastern District Court
Judge:Dena M Coggins
Referred: Carolyn K Delaney
Case #: 2:23-cv-02975
Nature of Suit442 Civil Rights - Employment
Cause28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Dec 20, 2023
Terminated:Sep 30, 2026
Case in other court:Sacramento County Superior Court, 23CV009934
Last checked: Monday Jun 17, 2024 1:17 AM PDT
Defendant
Cadence Education, LLC
Represented By
Brittany Marie Johnson
Ogletree Deakins
contact info
Paul M. Smith
Ogletree Deakins
contact info
Plaintiff
Jasmine Davis
Represented By
Justin Lamarr Ward
The Ward Firm
contact info

GPO Jan 24 2024
ORDER signed by Senior Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. on 1/24/2024 ORDERING that Defendant shall have until 2/9/2024 to respond to Plaintiff Complaint.(Reader, L)
GPO Apr 15 2024
ORDER signed by Senior District Judge Morrison C. England, Jr on 04/12/2024 GRANTING 9 Motion to Dismiss with leave to Amend. Amended Complaint due within 21 days. (Murphy, J)
GPO Jun 10 2025
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 6/9/2025 GRANTING 15 Motion to Dismiss with leave to amend and DIRECTING Plaintiff to file a Third Amended Complaint within 21 days of the date of entry of this order. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
GPO Sep 30 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 09/29/26 GRANTING 22 Motion to Dismiss, without leave to amend. This case is DISMISSED with prejudice. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk VLC)

Docket last updated: 4 hours ago
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
33 33 order Judgment Wed 09/30 10:02 AM
JUDGMENT dated *09/30/26* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 09/29/26. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
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32 32 12 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Civil Case Order on Motion to Dismiss Wed 09/30 10:01 AM
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 09/29/26 GRANTING22 Motion to Dismiss, without leave to amend. This case is DISMISSED with prejudice. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
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Friday, March 06, 2026
31 31 minutes Motion Hearing Fri 03/06 2:33 PM
MINUTES for MOTION HEARING held on 3/6/2026 before District Judge Dena M. Coggins. Plaintiff's Counsel, Justin Ward, present. Defendant's Counsel, Brittany Hansen, present. The court heard oral arguments as to the22 Motion to Dismiss; Matter submitted. Written order to issue. Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard. (Text Only) (Deputy Clerk CRN)
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Monday, February 09, 2026
30 30 order Minute Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing Mon 02/09 10:05 AM
MINUTE ORDER issued on 2/9/2026 by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins: On 2/6/2026, the parties filed a29 Stipulation to Continue the Motion Hearing as to Defendant's22 Motion to Dismiss the Third Amended Complaint. The court APPROVES the parties'29 Stipulated Request to Continue. Accordingly, the Motion Hearing as to Defendant's22 Motion set for 2/13/2026 is VACATED and RESET for 3/6/2026 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 10 before District Judge Dena M. Coggins. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS)
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Friday, February 06, 2026
29 29 misc Stipulation Fri 02/06 3:00 PM
STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT by Cadence Education, LLC. (Hansen, Brittany)
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Monday, February 02, 2026
28 28 order Minute Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing Mon 02/02 10:29 AM
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 2/2/2026: On the court's own motion, a Hearing as to Defendant's22 Motion to Dismiss is SET for 2/13/2026 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 10 before District Judge Dena M. Coggins. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS)
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Thursday, August 28, 2025
27 27 misc Reply Thu 08/28 9:32 AM
REPLY by Cadence Education, LLC re22 Motion to Dismiss. (Smith, Paul)
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Monday, August 25, 2025
26 26 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Mon 08/25 11:09 AM
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 8/25/2025: Pursuant to Local Rule 230(g), the pending22 Motion to Dismiss is SUBMITTED without oral argument. Accordingly, the Motion Hearing set for 9/19/2025 before District Judge Dena M. Coggins is VACATED, to be reset at a later date if the court determines that oral argument is needed. This Order does not impact the filing deadline for a Reply brief, which shall be filed in accordance with Local Rule 230. The parties25 Joint Request to Continue the Motion Hearing is DENIED as having been rendered MOOT by this Order. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS)
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Friday, August 22, 2025
25 25 misc Stipulation and Proposed Order Fri 08/22 1:12 PM
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER Continuance of Hearing on re22 Motion to Dismiss by Jasmine Davis. (Ward, Justin)
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Monday, August 18, 2025
24 24 respm Opposition to Motion Mon 08/18 2:51 PM
OPPOSITION by Jasmine Davis to22 Motion to Dismiss. (Ward, Justin)
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Tuesday, August 05, 2025
23 23 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Tue 08/05 2:53 PM
MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 8/5/2025: On 8/4/2025, Defendant filed a22 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint. Defendant noticed the motion for a hearing on 9/9/2025, a date on which the court is not available. Thus, the 9/9/2025 hearing on the22 Motion to Dismiss is VACATED and RESET for hearing on 9/19/2025 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 8 before District Judge Dena M. Coggins. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk RAA)
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Monday, August 04, 2025
22 22 motion Dismiss Mon 08/04 4:09 PM
MOTION to DISMISS by Cadence Education, LLC. Motion Hearing set for 9/9/2025 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 8 (DC) before District Judge Dena M. Coggins. (Smith, Paul)
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Monday, June 30, 2025
21 21 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 06/30 5:53 PM
THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants by Jasmine Davis.(Ward, Justin)
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
20 20 13 pgs order Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Order on Motion to Dismiss Tue 06/10 9:07 AM
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 6/9/2025 GRANTING15 Motion to Dismiss with leave to amend and DIRECTING Plaintiff to file a Third Amended Complaint within 21 days of the date of entry of this order. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
19 19 2 pgs misc Order Reassigning Newly Appointed District Judge Thu 10/10 3:09 PM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley: Due to the appointment of District Judge Dena M. Coggins to the bench of the Eastern District of California, this action is reassigned from District Judge *Morrison C. England, Jr.* to District Judge Dena M. Coggins for all further proceedings. All hearings currently set before the District Judge in this reassigned action are VACATED. (Mendez Licea, O)
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Att: 1 Standing Order
Monday, June 10, 2024
18 18 misc Reply Mon 06/10 11:15 AM
REPLY by Cadence Education, LLC re15 Motion to Dismiss,17 Opposition to Motion. (Smith, Paul)
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Friday, May 31, 2024
17 17 respm Opposition to Motion Fri 05/31 1:36 PM
OPPOSITION by Jasmine Davis to15 Motion to Dismiss. (Ward, Justin)
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Monday, May 20, 2024
16 16 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings ~Util - Motions Submitted/Under Advisement Order on Motion to Dismiss Mon 05/20 9:30 AM
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only) issued by courtroom deputy for Senior District Judge, Morrison C. England, Jr.: On the Court's own motion and pursuant to Local Rule 230(g), the 7/25/2024 hearing on the Motion to Dismiss15 is VACATED and the motion is SUBMITTED without appearance and argument. The opposition or statement of non-opposition and reply due dates shall be filed in accordance with Local Rule 230(c)-(d). If the Court determines that oral argument is needed it will be scheduled at a later date. (Terrin, S)
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Friday, May 17, 2024
15 15 motion Dismiss Fri 05/17 2:57 PM
MOTION to DISMISS by Cadence Education, LLC. Motion Hearing set for 7/25/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7 (MCE) before Senior District Judge Morrison C. England Jr..(Smith, Paul)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, May 03, 2024
14 14 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 05/03 5:25 PM
SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Cadence Education, LLC by Jasmine Davis.(Ward, Justin)
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Monday, April 15, 2024
13 13 2 pgs order Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Order on Motion to Dismiss Mon 04/15 1:21 PM
ORDER signed by Senior District Judge Morrison C. England, Jr on 04/12/2024 GRANTING9 Motion to Dismiss with leave to Amend. Amended Complaint due within 21 days. (Murphy, J)
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Monday, March 25, 2024
12 12 misc Reply Mon 03/25 1:36 PM
REPLY by Cadence Education, LLC in support of9 Motion to Dismiss. Attorney Johnson, Brittany Marie added. (Johnson, Brittany) Modified on 3/25/2024 (Benson, A.)
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Friday, March 15, 2024
11 11 respm Opposition to Motion Fri 03/15 5:20 PM
OPPOSITION by Jasmine Davis to9 Motion to Dismiss. (Ward, Justin)
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Monday, March 04, 2024
10 10 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings ~Util - Motions Submitted/Under Advisement Order on Motion to Dismiss Mon 03/04 6:13 PM
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only) issued by courtroom deputy for Senior District Judge, Morrison C. England, Jr.: On the Court's own motion and pursuant to Local Rule 230(g), the 5/2/2024 hearing on the Motion to Dismiss9 is VACATED and the motion is SUBMITTED without appearance and argument. The opposition or statement of non-opposition and reply due dates shall be filed in accordance with Local Rule 230(c)-(d). If the Court determines that oral argument is needed it will be scheduled at a later date. (Deutsch, S.)
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Friday, March 01, 2024
9 9 motion Dismiss Fri 03/01 1:52 PM
MOTION to DISMISS by Cadence Education, LLC. Motion Hearing set for 5/2/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7 (MCE) before Senior District Judge Morrison C. England Jr..(Smith, Paul)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order
Friday, February 16, 2024
8 8 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 02/16 3:35 PM
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Cadence Education, LLC by Jasmine Davis.(Ward, Justin)
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
7 7 2 pgs order Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Wed 01/24 11:56 AM
ORDER signed by Senior Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. on 1/24/2024 ORDERING that Defendant shall have until 2/9/2024 to respond to Plaintiff Complaint Related [+]
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
6 6 misc Stipulation and Proposed Order Tue 01/23 8:56 AM
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Further Extension of Time for Defendant to File Response to Complaint by Cadence Education, LLC.(Smith, Paul)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
5 5 notice Notice (Other) Tue 01/02 11:10 AM
NOTICE of Compliance with 28 USC 1446(d) by Cadence Education, LLC. (Smith, Paul)
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4 4 service Certificate / Proof of Service Tue 01/02 11:08 AM
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Cadence Education, LLC. (Smith, Paul)
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
3 3 misc Stipulation Wed 12/27 2:26 PM
STIPULATION (Joint) to Extend Time for Defendant to File Response to Complaint by Cadence Education, LLC. (Smith, Paul)
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
2 2 misc Civil New Case Documents for MCE Thu 12/21 9:32 AM
CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; (Mena-Sanchez, L)
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Att: 1 Consent Form,
Att: 2 VDRP
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
1 1 NOTICE of REMOVAL from Sacramento County Superior Court, case number 23CV009934 by Cadence Education, LLC. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACAEDC-11253020)(Smith, Paul)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Certification of Interested Parties,
Att: 3 Corporate Disclosure,
Att: 4 Declaration of Josh Haskett,
Att: 5 Declaration of Paul Smith