The latest developments include…

• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Nicholas Brown | Originally SPU v. Ferguson. Upon appeal to the 9th Circuit, the case was renamed to reflect the change of Washington State Attorney General.
    • Time schedule order
    • Mediation questionnaire
    • Disclosure statement
    • Order setting assessment conference
    • Mediation status report due

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.

The latest developments include…

• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Robert Ferguson
    • Plaintiff Seattle Pacific University’s Notice of Appeal
      • Exhibit – Representation Statement

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.

Merry Christmas! The latest developments include…

• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Robert Ferguson
    • Order Dismissing Case for Lack of Jurisdiction
• Media coverage
  • Courthouse News Service. “Seattle Pacific University strikes out again in First Amendment suit against AG.”
  • Bloomberg Law. “Washington AG Defeats Christian School’s Suit Over Hiring Probe.”

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.

The latest developments include…

• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Robert Ferguson
    • Defendant’s reply in support of motion for summary judgment and opposition to plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment
    • Plaintiff’s reply in support of motion for summary judgment
    • Supplemental declaration of Richard Osborne
    • Exhibit A – Osborne Supplemental Declaration
    • Exhibit B – Osborne Supplemental Declaration

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.

The latest developments include…

• Media coverage
  • Clark Hill. “What is the ‘Ministerial Exception,’ and what do Washington religious institutions and universities need to know after the World Vision case?”

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.

The latest developments include…

• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Robert Ferguson
    • Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Brief in Opposition
    • Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment
    • Declaration of Richard Osborne
      • Exhibit A
      • Exhibit B
      • Exhibit C
      • Exhibit D
      • Exhibit E
      • Exhibit F
      • Exhibit G
      • Exhibit H
      • Exhibit I
      • Exhibit J
      • Exhibit K
      • Exhibit L
      • Exhibit M
      • Exhibit N
      • Exhibit O
      • Exhibit P
      • Exhibit Q
    • Declaration of Dr. Deana L. Porterfield
      • Exhibit A
      • Exhibit B
      • Exhibit C
      • Exhibit D
      • Exhibit E
      • Exhibit F
      • Exhibit G
      • Exhibit H

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.

The latest developments include…

• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Robert Ferguson
    • Notice of withdrawal

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.

The latest developments include…

• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Robert Ferguson
    • Notice of withdrawal
    • Defendant’s motion for summary judgment
    • Proposed order granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment
    • Declaration of Daniel J. Jeon in support of defendant’s motion for summary judgment
    • Exhibit 1: Employee Lifestyle Expectations
    • Exhibit 2: Deposition of Kristen M. Brown
    • Exhibit 3: Deposition of Rebecca Tindall
    • Exhibit 4: Deposition of J— J—
    • Exhibit 5: Deposition of Katie Siverson
    • Exhibit 6: Supervisor Manual
    • Exhibit 7: Plaintiff’s third amended responses to defendant’s first set of interrogatories & requests for production
    • Exhibit 8: Quick stats – employee profiles
    • Exhibit 9: Email – Subject: Me, Too (June 7, 2021)
    • Exhibit 10: Email – Subject: Queer Christian and proud (June 5, 2022)
    • Exhibit 11: Email – Subject: FW: Close application (April 29, 2021)
    • Exhibit 12: Notes on phone call
    • Exhibit 13: Deposition of Patrick D. Keating
    • Exhibit 14: Deposition of Cheryl A. Michaels
    • Exhibit 15: Deposition of designated representative of Nick Brown, Colleen Melody
    • Declaration of Colleen M. Melody in support of defendant’s motion for summary judgment

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.

The latest developments include…

• Media coverage
  • Sojourners. “Why are Christian colleges fighting culture wars? Fear.”
  • The Falcon. “Abnormal number of faculty members denied emeritus status.”
  • Washington State Standard. “Court fight pits religious group that doesn’t want LGBTQ+ employees against WA law.”

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.

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For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources.