Zhang v. University of Kentucky
| Kentucky Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Danny C Reeves |
| Referred: | P So |
| Case #: | 5:25-cv-00002 |
| Nature of Suit | 448 Civil Rights - Education |
| Cause | 28:1343 Violation of Civil Rights |
| Case Filed: | Jan 07, 2025 |
| Terminated: | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Last checked: Saturday Feb 22, 2025 6:12 AM EST |
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Defendant
University of Kentucky
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Represented By
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Defendant
Karen Tice
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Qinglei Zhang
3051 Kirklevington Drive Apt. 146
Lexington, KY 40517 |
GPO
Mar 13 2025
TC)cc: COR and Qingfei Zhang by US Mail MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1. motion to dismiss filed by Defendants University of Kentucky and Karen Tice 12 is GRANTED. 2. Zhang's claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act against the University of Kentucky and Karen Tice in her official capacity are DISMISSED, without prejudice, for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. 3. Zhang's claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act against Karen Tice in her individual capacity is DISMISSED, with prejudice. 4. Zhang's claims under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act against the University of Kentucky and Karen Tice, in both her official and individual capacities, are DISMISSED, with prejudice. 5. Zhang's constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the University of Kentucky and Karen Tice, in both her official and individual capacities, are DISMISSED with prejudice. 6. This matter is DISMISSED and STRICKEN from the Court's docket. Signed by District Judge Danny C Reeves on 3/13/2025.(S |
| Docket last updated: 04/01/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | ||
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appeal
USCA Case Number
Tue 03/25 12:28 PM
USCA Case Number 25-5261 Case Manager Antoinette Macon for22 Notice of Appeal filed by Qinglei Zhang. (KCF) |
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis
Tue 03/25 8:30 AM
ORDER: 1. Zhang's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal23 is GRANTED; 2. Payment of the appellate filing fee is WAIVED. Signed by District Judge Danny C Reeves on 3/25/2025. (KMP) |
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| Monday, March 24, 2025 | ||
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motion
Appeal In Forma Pauperis
Mon 03/24 2:10 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by Qinglei Zhang, pro se. (KMP) |
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appeal
Notice of Appeal
Mon 03/24 2:09 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to19 Judgment by Qinglei Zhang, pro se. (SHORT RECORD MAILED). cc: COR, 6CCA (KMP) |
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Motion Submitted
Mon 03/24 2:11 PM
***MOTION SUBMITTED TO PSO for review: re23 MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by Qinglei Zhang (KMP) |
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| Thursday, March 20, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Reconsideration
Thu 03/20 8:50 AM
ORDER: Plaintiff Zhang's motion for reconsideration20 is DENIED.Signed by District Judge Danny C Reeves on 3/20/2025. (KCF) |
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| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | ||
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motion
Reconsideration
Wed 03/19 3:40 PM
MOTION for Reconsideration re19 Judgment by Qinglei Zhang, pro se. (KMP) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A- Texts/Medicine,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B- Previous Dispute
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utility
Motion Submitted
Wed 03/19 3:43 PM
***MOTION SUBMITTED TO PSO for review: re20 MOTION for Reconsideration re19 Judgment by Qinglei Zhang (KMP) |
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| Thursday, March 13, 2025 | ||
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order
Judgment
Thu 03/13 5:02 PM
JUDGMENT 1. Plaintiff Zhang's claims asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against Defendants University of Kentucky and Karen Tice, in her official capacity, are DISMISSED, without prejudice. 2. The following claims are DISMISSED, with prejudice: Zhang's claim asserted under Title VII against Karen Tice in her individual capacity; Zhangs claims under Title VI against the University of Kentucky and Karen Tice, in her official and individual capacities; and Zhang's constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the University of Kentucky and Karen Tice, in her official and individual capacities. Judgment is entered in favor of the defendants with respect to each of these claims. 3. This is FINAL and APPEALABLE Judgment and there is no just cause for delay. Signed by District Judge Danny C Reeves on 3/13/2025.(STC) |
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order
Memorandum Opinion and Order
Thu 03/13 5:00 PM
MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1. motion to dismiss filed by Defendants University of Kentucky and Karen Tice12 is GRANTED. 2. Zhang's claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act against the University of Kentucky and Karen Tice in her official capacity are DISMISSED, without prejudice, for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. 3. Zhang's claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act against Karen Tice in her individual capacity is DISMISSED, with prejudice. 4. Zhang's claims under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act against the University of Kentucky and Karen Tice, in both her official and individual capacities, are DISMISSED, with prejudice. 5. Zhang's constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the University of Kentucky and Karen Tice, in both her official and individual capacities, are DISMISSED with prejudice. 6. This matter is DISMISSED and STRICKEN from the Court's docket. Signed by District Judge Danny C Reeves on 3/13/2025.(STC) |
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| Friday, February 28, 2025 | ||
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utility
Motion Submitted
Fri 02/28 11:07 AM
***MOTION SUBMITTED TO PSO for review: re12 MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim by University of Kentucky, Karen Tice (KM) |
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| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | ||
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Reply
Thu 02/27 2:24 PM
REPLY to12 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Karen Tice, University of Kentucky. (Beauman, Bryan) |
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| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | ||
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Thu 02/13 12:45 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re12 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Qinglei Zhang, pro se.(KMP) |
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Att: 1
various exhibits
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| Monday, February 10, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Returned
Mon 02/10 11:55 AM
Summons Returned Executed (Duplicate to11 ) by Qinglei Zhang, pro se as to Karen Tice, University of Kentucky.(KCF) |
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Att: 1
Summons UK,
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Att: 2
Envelope PM 1/28/25
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| Thursday, February 06, 2025 | ||
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respoth
Notice of Appearance
Thu 02/06 9:21 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by University of Kentucky, Karen Tice. (Thro, William) |
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| Wednesday, February 05, 2025 | ||
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misc
Disclosure Statement pursuant to FRCP 7.1
Wed 02/05 2:27 PM
FRCP 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by University of Kentucky. (Beauman, Bryan) |
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Wed 02/05 1:54 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim by University of Kentucky, Karen Tice Motions referred to P SO.(Beauman, Bryan) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order granting Motion to Dismiss
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| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Returned
Wed 01/22 3:31 PM
Summons Returned Executed by Qinglei Zhang as to Karen Tice served on 1/22/2025, answer due 2/12/2025; University of Kentucky served on 1/22/2025, answer due 2/12/2025. (KCF) |
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| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Issued/Reissued
Tue 01/21 4:04 PM
Summons Issued as to Karen Tice, University of Kentucky and picked up at the Office of the Clerk.(KCF) |
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Att: 1
Summons Karen Tice
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cmp
Amended Complaint
Tue 01/21 4:03 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Karen Tice, University of Kentucky, filed by Qinglei Zhang, pro se.(KCF) |
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Att: 1
Misc Exhibits
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order
Order Terminate Motions
Tue 01/21 8:39 AM
ORDER: Zhang's motion for permission to file documents electronically7 is DENIED. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 1/21/2025. (KMP) |
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| Friday, January 17, 2025 | ||
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motion
Ex Parte Motion
Fri 01/17 4:30 PM
EX PARTE MOTION by Qinglei Zhang. Motions referred to PSO. (KM) |
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service
Summons Returned
Fri 01/17 4:28 PM
Summons Returned Executed by Qinglei Zhang as to University of Kentucky served on 1/17/2025, answer due 2/7/2025. (KM) |
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Motion Submitted
Fri 01/17 4:30 PM
***MOTION SUBMITTED TO PSO for review: re7 EX PARTE MOTION by Qinglei Zhang (KM) |
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| Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Issued/Reissued
Wed 01/08 3:13 PM
Summons Issued as to University of Kentucky and picked up at the Office of the Clerk. (KMP) |
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order
Standing Order re: Disclosure of Contact Information
Wed 01/08 12:09 PM
STANDING ORDER re: Disclosure of Contact Information: 1. pro se litigants must provide current telephone number, residential address, & if different, mailing address. 2. pro se litigants must provide written notice of change of residential address, & if different, mailing address. 3. Clerk file copy of Order in all non-prisoner pro se actions. Failure to provide required information or change of address may result in appropriate sanctions. (KCF) |
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notice
Pro Se Information Packet
Wed 01/08 12:07 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE to Pro Se Filer: Information relating to pro se filings and F.R.Civ.P. 5.2 requiring personal identifiers be partially redacted from documents filed with the court.[LINK:Click here for more information on the rules.] It is the sole responsibility of counsel and the parties to comply with the rules requiring redaction of personal data identifiers.cc: pro se filer via U.S. Mail(KCF) |
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Sample Caption
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Complaint
Wed 01/08 11:58 AM
COMPLAINT (NO PROCESS REQUESTED). ( Filing fee $405; receipt number 500004866), filed by Qinglei Zhang, pro se.(KCF) |
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Att: 1
Misc. Exhibits 1-8,
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Att: 2
Receipt
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misc
Conflict Check
Wed 01/08 11:59 AM
Conflict Check run. (KCF) |
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utility
File Submitted
Wed 01/08 12:10 PM
***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of PSO for review:1 Complaint (KCF) |
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