Goncalves et al v. Washington State University
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| Judge: | Kymberly K Evanson |
| Referred: | Brian A Tsuchida |
| Case #: | 2:26-cv-00301 |
| Nature of Suit | 448 Civil Rights - Education |
| Cause | 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act |
| Case Filed: | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Case in other court: | Skagit County Superior Court, 26-00002-00034-29 |
| Last checked: Sunday Jul 26, 2026 12:52 AM PDT |
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Defendant
Washington State University
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Plaintiff
Stacy Chapin
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Plaintiff
Steve Goncalves
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Plaintiff
Karen Laramie
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Plaintiff
Jeffrey Kernodle
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| Docket last updated: 10/04/2026 11:59 PM PDT |
| Thursday, October 01, 2026 | ||
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order
1 - Order
Thu 10/01 4:16 PM
ORDER granting Plaintiffs'43 Telephonic Motion for Relief from Deadline. Plaintiffs' deadline to respond to the motion for judgment on the pleadings is extended and shall be filed no later than 14 days after the Court issues its order on Plaintiffs' pending motion to strike (Dkt. No.41 ). Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) |
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minutes
Status Conference
Thu 10/01 2:50 PM
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson- Dep Clerk: D. Staples ; Pla Counsel: Thomas Brian Vertetis, Jonathan Kieffer, Adam Davis, and Lindsey Scarcello ; Def Counsel: Jordyn Jones ; CR: Nickie Drury ; Time of Hearing: 2:30 PM ; Courtroom: held via Zoom ; Status Conference held on 10/1/2026. The Court and counsel discuss issues raised in the43 REQUEST by All Plaintiffs for Status Conference as soon as possible to Discuss a Telephonic Motion for Relief from Deadline Under LCR 7(i) and LCR 7(j). For the reasons stated on the record, the motion is granted. Order to be issued. (DS) |
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| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 09/30 2:49 PM
ORDER re45 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Adam Davis for All Plaintiffs, by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (HH) |
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notice
Notice of Hearing
Wed 09/30 2:00 PM
NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 10/1/2026 at 02:30 PM via Zoom before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's[LINK:Calendar] page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (DS) |
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misc
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 09/30 12:01 PM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Adam S. Davis FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-10026339 (Vertetis, Thomas) |
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Declaration (non motion)
Wed 09/30 7:56 AM
DECLARATION of Jonathan P. Kieffer re43 Request by All Plaintiffs (Kieffer, Jonathan) |
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Request
Wed 09/30 7:54 AM
REQUEST by All Plaintiffs for Status Conference as soon as possible to Discuss a Telephonic Motion for Relief from Deadline Under LCR 7(i) and LCR 7(j) (Kieffer, Jonathan) |
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Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application
Wed 09/30 1:18 PM
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice45 by attorney Adam S. Davis will not be processed at this time. The Pro Hac attorney must submit a Pro Hac Vice access request via[LINK:Manage My Account] on PACER, under the Maintenance tab. See page 2 of the[LINK:Pro Hac Vice Application Guide] for detailed instructions. Please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 206-370-8400 or[LINK:WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov] with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Adam S. Davis) (HH) |
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| Friday, September 25, 2026 | ||
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Declaration
Fri 09/25 12:55 PM
DECLARATION of Jonathan P. Kieffer filed by All Plaintiffs re41 MOTION PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO STRIKE DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS OR, ALTERANTIVELY, TO HOLD IT IN ABEYANCE PENDING COMPLETION OF DISCOVERY (Kieffer, Jonathan) |
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 09/25 12:48 PM
MOTION PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO STRIKE DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS OR, ALTERANTIVELY, TO HOLD IT IN ABEYANCE PENDING COMPLETION OF DISCOVERY , filed by All Plaintiffs. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 10/16/2026, (Kieffer, Jonathan) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Friday, September 18, 2026 | ||
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motion
Judgment on the Pleadings
Fri 09/18 9:27 AM
MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Corrected , filed by Defendant Washington State University. Noting Date 10/13/2026, (Jones, Jordyn) |
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| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | ||
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motion
Judgment on the Pleadings
Tue 09/15 5:33 PM
MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings , filed by Defendant Washington State University. Noting Date 10/13/2026, (Jones, Jordyn) |
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| Friday, June 12, 2026 | ||
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Fri 06/12 4:20 PM
MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. Case reassigned to District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson and referred to Hon. Brian A Tsuchida for all further proceedings. (AQ) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned to Judge
Fri 06/12 10:53 AM
Case Reassigned to Hon. Brian A Tsuchida at the consent of the parties'. District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson no longer assigned to the case. (DS) |
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| Thursday, June 04, 2026 | ||
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Notice to Filer Set/Reset Deadlines
Thu 06/04 2:26 PM
OPTION TO CONSENT; This case has been referred to United States Magistrate Judge Brian A. Tsuchida. The Court requests the parties return this form by June 11, 2026 if they wish to consent to Judge Tsuchida. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (TF) |
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Thu 06/04 10:31 AM
MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. Case reassigned to Hon. Brian A Tsuchida as referral judge. Hon. Michelle L. Peterson no longer assigned to case. (TF) |
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| Wednesday, June 03, 2026 | ||
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order
1 - Order
Wed 06/03 12:03 PM
ORDER ON AGREEMENT REGARDING DISCOVERY OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) |
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order
Protective Order
Wed 06/03 12:01 PM
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) |
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| Monday, June 01, 2026 | ||
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Case Referred to Magistrate Judge
Mon 06/01 1:42 PM
CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Hon. Michelle L. Peterson. (DS) |
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order
KKE Order Setting and Amending Trial Date and Related Dates (FORM)
Mon 06/01 11:00 AM
ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND RELATED DATES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. Length of Trial: *20 days*. Jury Trial is set for 9/13/2027 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 16106 before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. Joinder of Parties due by 6/29/2026, Amended Pleadings due by 7/27/2026, Expert Witness Disclosure/Reports under FRCP 26(a)(2) due by 2/16/2027, Discovery Motions due by 3/17/2027, Discovery completed by 4/16/2027, Dispositive motions due by 5/17/2027, Attorney settlement conference to be held by 7/15/2027, Proposed jury instructions due by 8/23/2027, Pretrial Order due by 8/23/2027, Trial briefs to be submitted by 8/30/2027, Motions in Limine due by 8/30/2027, Proposed voir dire questions due by 8/30/2027, Deposition Designations due by 8/30/2027. (DS) |
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minutes
Status Conference
Mon 06/01 10:20 AM
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson - Dep Clerk: D. Staples ; Pla Counsel: Jonathan P. Kieffer, Jack T. Hyde, Lindsey N. Scarcello, Thomas B. Vertitas, Christopher E. Love ; Def Counsel: Jordyn Jones ; CR: Andrea Ramirez ; Time of Hearing: 10:00 AM ; Courtroom: held via Zoom ; Status Conference held on 6/1/2026. The Court and counsel discuss trial scheduling. The courtroom deputy will issue a September 2027 trial schedule. Discovery matters to be referred to Judge Peterson. (DS) |
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misc
Stipulation
Mon 06/01 9:33 AM
STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER re Stipulated Protective Order by parties(Kieffer, Jonathan) |
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Att: 1
Redline
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| Friday, May 29, 2026 | ||
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order
3 - Stipulation and Order
Fri 05/29 1:59 PM
ORDER DENYING26 STIPULATED MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER. The parties' motion is DENIED without prejudice, subject to re-filing in compliance with LCR 26(c)(2). Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (TE) |
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| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Hearing
Thu 05/28 10:36 AM
NOTICE of Hearing: Zoom Status Conference set for 6/1/2026 at 10:00 AM before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's[LINK:Calendar] page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (DS) |
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | ||
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misc
Joint Status Report
Tue 05/26 5:28 PM
JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 20. Filed by All Plaintiffs.(Kieffer, Jonathan) |
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Stipulation
Tue 05/26 5:23 PM
STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER re Stipulated Protective Order by parties (Kieffer, Jonathan) |
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misc
Stipulation
Tue 05/26 5:19 PM
STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER re Agreement Regarding Discovery of Electronically Stored Information by parties (Kieffer, Jonathan) |
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| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | ||
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order
Joint Status Report Order Form for District Judges
Tue 04/14 9:21 AM
ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 5/5/2026, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 5/19/2026, Joint Status Report due by 5/26/2026. (DS) |
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| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | ||
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misc
Notice to Withdraw Pending Motion
Thu 03/19 10:58 AM
NOTICE to Withdraw Pending Motion re8 MOTION to Change Venue ,19 MOTION to Strike Defendant's Answer ; by All Plaintiffs. (Vertetis, Thomas) |
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Attorney Association
Fri 03/13 8:26 AM
NOTICE of Association of Attorney by Hannah Grace Justice on behalf of Defendant Washington State University. (Justice, Hannah) |
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| Friday, February 27, 2026 | ||
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respm
Reply to Response to Motion
Fri 02/27 7:38 PM
REPLY, filed by All Defendants, TO RESPONSE to8 MOTION to Change Venue (Jones, Jordyn) |
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Declaration
Fri 02/27 4:02 PM
DECLARATION of Thomas B. Vertetis filed by All Plaintiffs re19 MOTION to Strike Defendant's Answer (Vertetis, Thomas) |
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 02/27 4:00 PM
MOTION to Strike Defendant's Answer , filed by All Plaintiffs. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 3/20/2026, (Vertetis, Thomas) |
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| Friday, February 20, 2026 | ||
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Declaration
Fri 02/20 4:18 PM
DECLARATION of Thomas B. Vertetis filed by All Plaintiffs re8 MOTION to Change Venue (Vertetis, Thomas) |
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Response to Motion
Fri 02/20 4:17 PM
RESPONSE, by All Plaintiffs, to8 MOTION to Change Venue . Oral Argument Requested. (Vertetis, Thomas) |
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| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Wed 02/11 3:19 PM
ANSWER to Complaint; by Washington State University.(Callahan, Connor) |
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| Thursday, February 05, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice-Other
Thu 02/05 2:48 PM
NOTICE TO THE PARTIES: The Court acknowledges the requirements of FRCP 16(b)(2), but finds good cause to defer entry of a case schedule pending its ruling on Defendant's Motion to Change Venue, Dkt. No.8 . (DS) |
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| Wednesday, February 04, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 02/04 8:48 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jordyn Jones on behalf of Defendant Washington State University. (Jones, Jordyn) |
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| Tuesday, February 03, 2026 | ||
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Case/IFP Deficiency Letter
Tue 02/03 3:49 PM
Notice of Filing Deficiency re1 Notice of Removal,. ***Action Required*** Improper Signature - Secondary Attorney(s). See attached letter for more information and instructions. cc Attorney Jordyn Jones via ad hoc(CDA) |
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Judge Assignment Letter (Removal & Transfer cases only)
Tue 02/03 2:58 PM
LETTER from Clerk re receipt of case from Skagit County Superior Court and advising of WAWD case number and judge assignment. JURY DEMAND - properly submitted state court jury demand on file (LRS) |
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order
KKE Order Re Chambers Procedures CV (FORM)
Tue 02/03 8:27 AM
ORDER REGARDING CHAMBERS PROCEDURES IN CIVIL CASES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS) |
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order
KKE Standing Order re 28 USC 455 (FORM)
Tue 02/03 8:27 AM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(2) AND CANON 3(C)(1)(B) OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS) |
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| Saturday, January 31, 2026 | ||
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Add and Terminate Judges
Sat 01/31 3:40 PM
District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson added. (LRS) |
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| Friday, January 30, 2026 | ||
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Declaration
Fri 01/30 4:28 PM
DECLARATION of Sharyl Kammerzell filed by Defendant Washington State University re8 MOTION to Change Venue (Jones, Jordyn) |
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motion
Change Venue
Fri 01/30 4:26 PM
MOTION to Change Venue Noting Date 2/27/2026, (Jones, Jordyn) |
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| Thursday, January 29, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 01/29 4:10 PM
ORDER re4 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,6 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,5 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorneys Jonathan Kieffer, Jack Hyde, and Lindsey Scarcello for All Plaintiffs, by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (HH) |
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| Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | ||
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misc
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 01/28 9:14 AM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Lindsey Scarcello FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9431636 (Vertetis, Thomas) |
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misc
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 01/28 9:12 AM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Jack Hyde FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9431630 (Vertetis, Thomas) |
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misc
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 01/28 9:10 AM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Jonathan Kieffer FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9431621 (Vertetis, Thomas) |
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| Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice-Other
Tue 01/27 1:44 PM
NOTICE to Adverse Parties of Removal to Federal Court ; filed by All Defendants. (Jones, Jordyn) |
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Verification of State Court Records
Tue 01/27 1:21 PM
VERIFICATION OF STATE COURT RECORDS re1 Notice of Removal, Declaration of Connor M. Callahan by Defendant Washington State University (Jones, Jordyn) |
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Notice of Removal
Tue 01/27 1:11 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL with State Court JURY DEMAND by Plaintiff attached as separate document; indicated in Complaint; from Skagit County Superior Court, case number 26 2-00034 29; () filed by Washington State University.(Jones, Jordyn) Modified to add receipt number on 1/27/2026 (HH) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
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Complaint,
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Att: 3
Summons,
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Att: 4
Jury Demand
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