Section 10
Awards, Decisions and Orders#
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Cates v. US Equestrian Federation
Complainant: Randall S. Cates
Respondent: US Equestrian Federation
Date Filed: April 30, 2021
Sport: Equestrian
- Cates v. US Equestrian Federation, Scheduling Order (Jul. 27, 2021) (John Naber, Jeff Plush and Elana Meyers-Taylor, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Cates v. US Equestrian Federation, Decision on Motion to Dismiss (Sep. 7, 2021) (John Naber, Jeff Plush and Elana Meyers-Taylor, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Cates v. US Equestrian Federation, AAA 01 21 0016 8416, Final Arbitration Award (Aug. 26, 2022), (Maidie Oliveau, Nickolas Dibiaso and Matthew J. Mitten, Arbs.)
Giorgio et al. v. US Equestrian Federation
Complainants: James Giorgio, N.D., Mitchell Steege, Eduardo Zavala Sanchez, Dylan Harries, Thomas Navarro, the Estate of Robert Gage and Tommy Serio
Respondent: US Equestrian Federation
Date Filed: June 30, 2020
Sport: Equestrian
- Giorgio et al. v. US Equestrian Federation, Scheduling Order (Aug. 17, 2020) (David Haggerty, Pat Kelleher and Natalie McCarthy, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Giorgio et al. v. US Equestrian Federation, Decision on Motion to Dismiss (Oct. 23, 2020) (David Haggerty, Pat Kelleher and Natalie McCarthy, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Giorgio et al. v. US Equestrian Federation, AAA 01 20 0015 8031, Final Arbitration Award (Dec. 27, 2023), (Hon. Timothy L. Garcia, X.M. “Mike” Frascogna Jr. and Kelvin Smith, Arbs.)
Weber v. US Equestrian Federation
Complainant: Chester Weber
Respondent: US Equestrian Federation
Date Filed: August 7, 2020
Sport: Equestrian
- Weber v. US Equestrian Federation, Scheduling Order (Nov. 30, 2020) (Vivek Murthy, Marc Norman and Adam Watson, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Weber v. US Equestrian Federation, Decision on Motion to Dismiss (Dec. 29, 2020) (Vivek Murthy, Marc Norman and Adam Watson, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Weber v. US Equestrian Federation, Mediation Order (Mar. 15, 2021) (Dexter Paine, Marc Norman and Adam Watson, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Weber v. US Equestrian Federation, Order of Dismissal and Closure (Jul. 20, 2021) (Dexter Paine, Marc Norman and Adam Watson, Pnl. Mbrs.)
Kandianis and Berndl v. US Equestrian Federation
Complainants: Teressa Kandianis and Leslie Berndl
Respondent: US Equestrian Federation
Date Filed: March 28, 2019
Sport: Equestrian
- Kandianis and Berndl v. US Equestrian Federation, Scheduling Order (May 15, 2019) (Brad Snyder, Phil Andrews and Allysa Seely, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Kandianis and Berndl v. US Equestrian Federation, Decision on Motion to Dismiss (Aug. 7, 2019) (Brad Snyder, Chris Ramsey and Allysa Seely, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Kandianis and Berndl v. US Equestrian Federation, Pre-Hearing Order (Dec. 12, 2019) (Brad Snyder, Chris Ramsey and Allysa Seely, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Kandianis and Berndl v. US Equestrian Federation, Pre-Hearing Order (Feb. 5, 2020) (Brad Snyder, Chris Ramsey and Allysa Seely, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Kandianis and Berndl v. US Equestrian Federation, Order (Mar. 26, 2020) (Brad Snyder, Chris Ramsey and Allysa Seely, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Kandianis and Berndl v. US Equestrian Federation, Status Report (May 20, 2020) (Brad Snyder, Chris Ramsey and Allysa Seely, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Kandianis and Berndl v. US Equestrian Federation, Order (Jul. 14, 2020) (Brad Snyder, Chris Ramsey and Allysa Seely, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Kandianis and Berndl v. US Equestrian Federation, Final Report and Order Closing Case (Sep. 22, 2020) (Brad Snyder, Chris Ramsey and Allysa Seely, Pnl. Mbrs.)
Freeman and Richards v. USA Dance
Complainants: Esther Freeman and Kenneth Richards
Respondent: USA Dance
Date Filed: October 29, 2018
Sport: Dance
- Freeman and Richards v. USA Dance, Scheduling Order (Mar. 14, 2019) (Kikkan Randall, Christopher Parker and Sarah Gascon, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Freeman and Richards v. USA Dance, Decision on Motion to Dismiss(May 29, 2019) (Kikkan Randall, Christopher Parker and Sarah Gascon, Pnl. Mbrs.)
Richards v. USA Dance
Complainant: Kenneth Richards
Respondent: USA Dance
Date Filed: November 5, 2018
Sport: Dance
- Richards v. USA Dance, Scheduling Order (Jan. 25, 2019) (Kikkan Randall, Christopher Parker and Sarah Gascon, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Richards v. USA Dance, Decision on Motion to Dismiss (Apr. 23, 2019) (Kikkan Randall, Christopher Parker and Sarah Gascon, Pnl. Mbrs.)
Salisbury v. US Bowling Congress
Complainant: James Salisbury
Respondent: US Bowling Congress
Date Filed: March 23, 2018
Sport: Bowling
Sanderson and Tagliapietra v. USA Shooting
Complainants: Keith Sanderson and Michael Tagliapietra
Respondent: USA Shooting
Date Filed: April 30, 2018
Sport: Shooting
Solo v. US Soccer Federation
Complainant: Hope Solo
Respondent: US Soccer Federation
Date Filed: January 29, 2018
Sport: Soccer
- Solo v. US Soccer Federation, AAA 01 18 003 1976, Final Arbitration Award(May 28, 2019) (Connie L. Peterson, Rebecca A. Albrecht and Carolyn B. Witherspoon, Arbs.)
- Solo v. US Soccer Federation, Scheduling Order (Sep. 17, 2019) (Bob Wood, Alex Natt and Mark Ladwig, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Solo v. US Soccer Federation, Order (Dec. 12, 2019) (Bob Wood, Alex Natt and Mark Ladwig, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Solo v. US Soccer Federation, Decision on Motion to Dismiss (Feb. 21, 2020) (Bob Wood, Alex Natt and Mark Ladwig, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Solo v. US Soccer Federation, Preliminary Hearing Report, Mediation & Scheduling Order (May 8, 2020) (Bob Wood, Alex Natt and Mark Ladwig, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Solo v. US Soccer Federation, Amended Scheduling Order (Jul. 9, 2020) (Bob Wood, Alex Natt and Mark Ladwig, Pnl. Mbrs.)
Glefke v. US Equestrian Federation
Complainants: David Glefke and Kelley Farmer
Respondent: US Equestrian Federation
Date Filed: May 22, 2017
Sport: Equestrian
Leach v. USA Track and Field
Complainants: Lionel Leach, Mary Elizabeth Aude, Dorothy Dawson, Linda Ellis, Kenneth Ferguson, Inez Finch, Marc Jones, Ronald Mascareñas, Henry McCallum, Jr., Linda Phelps, David Reinhardt, Norine Richardson and Jacqueline White
Respondent: USA Track and Field
Date Filed: May 26, 2016
Sport: Track and Field
Lee v. US Speedskating
Complainant: Kwang Jae Lee
Respondent: U.S. Speedskating
Date Filed: May 19, 2016
Sport: Speedskating
Eller v. USA Shooting
Complainants: Walton Eller, Janet Raab, Joshua Richmond, Bret Tecklenburg, Jason Turner, and Mary Weeks
Respondent: USA Shooting
Date Filed: August 13, 2015
Sport: Shooting
Hightower v. US Bowling Congress
Complainants: Wayne Hightower, Donna Hall and Lawrence Digsby
Respondent: US Bowling Congress
Date Filed: October 29, 2015
Sport: Bowling
Kellner v. USA Dance
Complainant: Jack Kellner
Respondent: USA Dance
Date Filed: July 6, 2015
Sport: Dance
Wally v. USA Dance
Complainant: Barbara Wally
Respondent: USA Dance
Date Filed: June 16, 2015
Sport: Dance
- Wally v. USA Dance, Order (Sep. 17, 2015) (Bill Marolt, Glen Schorr & Katie Holloway, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- Wally v. USA Dance, Dismissal Order (Nov. 24, 2015) (Bill Marolt, Glen Schorr & Katie Holloway, Pnl. Mbrs.)
Wooldridge-Thursby v. USA Judo
Complainant: Lynn Pearce Wooldridge-Thursby
Respondent: USA Judo
Date Filed: February 20, 2015
Sport: Judo
Brown v. US Tennis Association
Complainant: Dr. Ray Brown
Respondent: U.S. Tennis Association
Date Filed: February 13, 2013 and amended February 19, 2013
Sport: Tennis
Di Palma v. US Speedskating
Complainants: Nate Di Palma, Jack Jayner, Levi Kirkpatrick, Jordan Malone, Eva Rodansky, James Rowdowsky and Patricia Rowdosky
Respondent: U.S. Speedskating
Date Filed: March 5, 2013
Sport: Speedskating
Robinson v. USA Taekwondo
Harris v. USA Taekwondo
Complainants: Bernard Robinson, Bruce C.K.W. Harris, Barbara Wakefield, Valerie Long, Anne G. Chase, Leon Preston and Jeannette Woodard
Respondent: USA Taekwondo
Date Filed: August 5, 2011 and August 10, 2011
Sport: Taekwondo
McMann v. USA Wrestling
Complainants: Sara McMann, Patricia Miranda and Randi Miller
Respondent: USA Wrestling
Date Filed: October 23, 2009
Sport: Wrestling
Smith v. USA Dance, Inc.
Complainant: Maurice Smith
Respondent: USA Dance, Inc.
Date Filed: July 29, 2009
Sport: Dance
Fogarty v. USA Badminton, Inc.
Complainant: Matthew Fogarty
Respondent: USA Badminton, Inc.
Date Filed: April 3, 2008
Sport: Badminton
Fogarty v. USA Badminton, Inc.
Complainant: Matthew Fogarty
Respondent: USA Badminton, Inc.
Date Filed: April 9, 2008
Sport: Badminton
Hall v. US Sailing, Inc.
Complainant: Farrah Hall
Respondent: US Sailing, Inc.
Date Filed: February 7, 2008
Sport: Sailing
Fogarty v. USA Badminton, Inc.
Complainant: Matthew Fogarty
Respondent: USA Badminton, Inc.
Date Filed: May 21, 2007, Re-filed on June 22, 2007
Sport: Badminton
Farry v. United States Rowing Assn.
Complainant: Michael Farry
Respondent: United States Rowing Assn.
Date Filed: July 24, 2006
Sport: Rowing
De La Plaz v. USA Boxing, Inc.
Complainants: Linda De La Paz, Woodie Marcus, Sr., Ernest Munoz, James Quigley, Eppie Quintana, Don J. Rivera and all others similarly situated.
Respondent: USA Boxing, Inc.
Date Filed: July 21, 2004
Sport: Boxing
Fogarty v. USA Badminton, Inc.
Complainant: Matthew Fogarty
Respondent: USA Badminton, Inc.
Date Filed: March 10, 2004
Sport: Badminton
Gagliano v. United States Speedskating, Inc.
Complainants: Vincent Gaglinao, Hanne Michell and East Coast Speedskating Club
Respondent: United States Speedskating, Inc.
Date Filed: June 9, 2003
Sport: Speedskating
Smith v. USA National Karate-Do Federation, Inc.
Complainant: Ronald B. Smith
Respondent: USA National Karate-Do Federation, Inc.
Date Filed: June 18, 2003
Sport: Karate
Waples v. USA Gymnastics, Inc.
Complainant: Steve Waples
Respondent: USA Gymnastics, Inc.
Date Filed: September 12, 2002
Sport: Gymnastics
Yang v. United States Taekwondo Union, Inc.
Complainants: Dong Ja Yang, Sumorry Alpha, Mark E. Baker, Patricia A. Bryant, Moo Yong Lee, Karen S. Lunquist, Cha Sok Park and Jerome R. Reitenback
Respondents: United States Taekwondo Union, Inc. and Sang Chul Lee
Date Filed: September 18, 2001
Sport: Taekwondo
Holmes v. USA Hockey, Inc.
Complainants: Michael Holmes and Ten Unnamed Individuals
Respondent: USA Hockey, Inc.
Date Filed: August 4, 2000
Sport: Ice Hockey
Sternberg v. USA National Karate-Do Federation, Inc.
Complainant: Alex Sternberg
Respondent: USA National Karate-Do Federation, Inc.
Date Filed: October 16, 2000
Sport: Karate
Torres v. United States Taekwondo Union, Inc.
Complainant: Jason Torres
Respondent: United States Taekwondo Union, Inc.
Date Filed: November 15, 2000
Sport: Taekwondo
Akiyama v. United States Judo, Inc.
Complainants: James Akiyama and Leilani Akiyama, individual minor children, by and through Mariko Akiyama; Jay Drangeid, an individual; and United States Judo Training Center, a Washington Non-Profit Organization
Respondents: United States Judo, Inc. and United States Olympic Committee
Date Filed: August 18, 1997; Re-filed: August 25, 1998
Sport: Judo
- Akiyama v. United States Judo, Inc.,181 F. Supp 2d 1179 (W.D. Wash. 2002) (Order Granting Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment) (can find this Order on Lexis)
Slaney v. USA Track & Field, Inc.
Complainant: Mary Decker Slaney
Respondent: USA Track & Field, Inc.
Sport: Track & Field
Complainant: American Youth Soccer Organization, Inc.
Respondent: US Soccer Federation, Inc.
Date Filed: May 6, 1996
Sport: Soccer
Perez v. United States Taekwondo Union, Inc.
Complainant: Herbert Perez
Respondent: United States Taekwondo Union, Inc.
Date Filed: July 27, 1995
Sport: Taekwondo
Boss v. National Rifle Association, Inc.
Complainants: Hollis Boss, Gary Anderson and Connie Petracek
Respondent: National Rifle Association, Inc.
Date Filed: September 21, 1993
Sport: Shooting
Hackmeister v. Amateur Softball Association
Complainant: Ken Hackmeister
Respondent: Amateur Softball Association
Date Filed: October 20, 1992
Sport: Softball
White v. United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc.
Complainant: Virginia White
Respondent: United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc.
Date Filed: March 30, 1984
Sport: Synchronized Swimming
- White v. United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc., 74-199-0244-84, Award (Nov. 27, 1984) (Timothy C. Clemons, Gerald D. Marcus and Barbara H. Buggert, Arbs.)
- White v. United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc., Hearing Panel Report (Feb. 8, 1985) (Stephen Sobel, Gene Edwards, Marie Walker, George Killian, and Michael Lenard, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- White v. United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc., No. 899836, Order after Hearing on Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and Judgment (Superior Ct. of CA, City and County of San Francisco) (Aug. 9, 1989) (William Gargano, Judge Pro Tem, Superior Ct.)
White v. United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc.
Complainant: Marie White
Respondent: United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc.
Date Filed: September 22, 1983
Sport: Synchronized Swimming
- White v. United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc., Hearing Panel Report (Apr. 6, 1984) (Stephen B. Sobel, Gene Edwards, George Killian, Christopher A. Knepp, and Beatrice Toner, Pnl. Mbrs.)
- White v. United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc., AAA 74-199-0199-84, Award of Arbitrators (Feb. 12, 1986) (Gerald D. Marcus, Barbara Buggert and Timothy C. Clemons, Arbs.)
- White v. United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc., AAA 74-E199-0178-85, Award of Arbitrators (Aug. 4, 1986) (Gary S. Anderson, John Austin and Stephen L. Porter, Arbs.)
- White v. United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc., No. 899835, Judgment (Superior Ct. of CA, City and County of San Francisco) (Aug. 9, 1989) (William Gargano, Judge Pro Tem, Superior Ct.)
Note: The USOC Executive Board removed United States Synchronized Swimming from probation on Feb. 10, 1985.