American College of Pediatricians v. Becerra

Court: E.D. Tenn.
Docket number: 1:21-cv-00195
Filed: August 26, 2021
Terminated: November 18, 2022
Last filing: August 20, 2024
Assigned judge: Travis R McDonough
Referred judge: Susan K Lee
Nature of suit: 899 Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause: 05:702 Administrative Procedure Act
Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Defendant
Jury demand: Plaintiff
Case: American College of Pediatricians v. Becerra
Cite: Am. Coll. of Pediatricians v. Becerra, No. 1:21-cv-00195 (E.D. Tenn. filed Aug. 26, 2021)
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Docket entries
No.	Date	Description	Document
1	Aug 26, 2021	COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATNEDC-4826494.), filed by American College of Pediatricians, Jeanie Dassow, Catholic Medical Association. (Attachments: # 1 Other Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons for Xavier Becerra, # 3 Summons for United States Department of Health and Human Services, # 4 Summons for Robinsue Frohboese, # 5 Summons for Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, # 6 Other Corporate Disclosure Statement of American College of Pediatricians, # 7 Other Corporate Disclosure Statement of Catholic Medical Association)(Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/26/2021)	Open(opens another site)
2	Aug 26, 2021	Certificate of Corporate Interest by Catholic Medical Association. (BJL) (Entered: 08/31/2021)	Open(opens another site)
3	Aug 26, 2021	Certificate of Corporate Interest by American College of Pediatricians. (BJL) Modified on 9/1/2021 (BJL). (Entered: 08/31/2021)	Open(opens another site)
4	Aug 31, 2021	NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac) (BJL)*Mailed to Attorneys Julie Blake, Anthony Biller and Ryan Bangert (Entered: 08/31/2021)	Open(opens another site)
5	Aug 31, 2021	Summons Issued as to All Defendants (BJL) (Entered: 08/31/2021)	Open(opens another site)
6	Aug 31, 2021	Order Governing Depositions, Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 8/31/2021. (BJL) (Entered: 08/31/2021)	Open(opens another site)
7	Aug 31, 2021	Order Governing Motions To Dismiss, Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 8/31/2021. (BJL) (Entered: 08/31/2021)	Open(opens another site)
8	Aug 31, 2021	Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information, Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 8/31/2021. (BJL) (Entered: 08/31/2021)	Open(opens another site)
9	Sep 8, 2021	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Ryan L. Bangert (Filing fee $ 90.00, Receipt No. C1818571) by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (BJL) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/8/2021: # 1 Other Receipt) (BJL). (Entered: 09/08/2021)	Open(opens another site)
10	Sep 8, 2021	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Julie M Blake (Filing fee $ 90.00, Receipt NO C1818571) by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt)(BJL) Modified on 9/8/2021 (BJL). (Entered: 09/08/2021)	Open(opens another site)
11	Sep 13, 2021	ORDER OF RECUSAL.Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 9/13/21. (ABF) Modified on 9/14/2021 (BJL). Copy sent via email to Chief Judge McDonough's Chambers. (Entered: 09/13/2021)	Open(opens another site)
12	Sep 14, 2021	ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. District Judge Katherine A Crytzer no longer assigned to case. Case reassigned to District Judge Thomas A Varlan for all further proceedings. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 9/14/2021. (BJL) Modified on 9/14/2021 (BJL).*Mailed to Attorneys Julie M. Blake and Ryan L Bangert. (Entered: 09/14/2021)	Open(opens another site)
13	Sep 14, 2021	ORDER granting 9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Ryan L. Bangert on behalf of Plaintiffs American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on 09/14/2021. (KRS) Modified on 9/15/2021 (BJL). Mailed to Attorney Ryan L. Bangert. (Entered: 09/14/2021)	Open(opens another site)
14	Sep 14, 2021	ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Julie Marie Blake on behalf of Plaintiffs American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on 09/14/2021. (KRS) Modified on 9/15/2021 (BJL).*Mailed to Attorney Julie Marie Blake (Entered: 09/14/2021)	Open(opens another site)
15	Nov 10, 2021	AMENDED COMPLAINT by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Dr. Van Meter, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Mr. Dickerson, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Dr. Dassow, # 4 Summons for Xavier Becerra, # 5 Summons for Merrick Garland, # 6 Summons for Francis Hamilton, # 7 Summons for Office for Civil Rights, # 8 Summons for Lisa Pino, # 9 Summons for Department of HHS)(Scruggs, Jonathan) Modified Docket Text on 11/12/2021 (BJL). (Entered: 11/10/2021)	Open(opens another site)
16	Nov 12, 2021	Summons Issued as to All Defendants (including the US Attorney's Office and the Office of the US Attorney General) (Attachments: # 1 Becerra, # 2 Garland, # 3 Pino, # 4 Office of Civil Rights)(BJL) Modified on 11/12/2021 (BJL). Modified text on 11/12/2021 (BJL). (Entered: 11/12/2021)	Open(opens another site)
17	Nov 12, 2021	Summons Issued as to United States Department of Health and Human Services (BJL) (Entered: 11/12/2021)	Open(opens another site)
18	Nov 19, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jeanie Dassow, MD, Catholic Medical Association, American College of Pediatricians. Xavier Becerra served on 11/15/2021. (Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2021)	Open(opens another site)
19	Nov 19, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jeanie Dassow, MD, Catholic Medical Association, American College of Pediatricians. Lisa J. Pino served on 11/15/2021. (Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2021)	Open(opens another site)
20	Nov 19, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jeanie Dassow, MD, Catholic Medical Association, American College of Pediatricians. United States Department of Health and Human Services served on 11/15/2021. (Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2021)	Open(opens another site)
21	Nov 19, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jeanie Dassow, MD, Catholic Medical Association, American College of Pediatricians. Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services served on 11/15/2021. (Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2021)	Open(opens another site)
22	Nov 19, 2021	AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on USA via US Attorney General Merrick Garland on 11/15/2021, filed by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2021)	Open(opens another site)
23	Nov 19, 2021	AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on USA via Acting U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Tenn. F. (Trey) Hamilton on 11/15/2021, filed by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2021)	Open(opens another site)
24	Dec 6, 2021	NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew S. Bowman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Bowman, Matthew) (Entered: 12/06/2021)	Open(opens another site)
25	Jan 7, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by Jordan Von Bokern on behalf of All Defendants (Von Bokern, Jordan) (Entered: 01/07/2022)	Open(opens another site)
26	Jan 7, 2022	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Set Deadlines by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Bowman, Matthew) (Entered: 01/07/2022)	Open(opens another site)
27	Jan 7, 2022	MOTION for Summary Judgment (Partial Summary Judgment) by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment)(Bowman, Matthew) (Entered: 01/07/2022)	Open(opens another site)
28	Jan 14, 2022	MOTION to Stay or Deny as Premature Plaintiffs' Early Motion for Summary Judgment by Xavier Becerra, Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Lisa J. Pino, United States Department of Health and Human Services. (Attachments: # 1 Other Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Motion to Dismiss, Neese v. Becerra, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Opposition to Preliminary Injunction, Christian Employers Alliance v. EEOC et al.)(Von Bokern, Jordan) (Entered: 01/14/2022)	Open(opens another site)
29	Jan 18, 2022	Administrative Notice to Counsel RE 28 MOTION to Stay or Deny as Premature Plaintiffs' Early Motion for Summary Judgment: requirements due by 1/20/2022. (BJL) (Entered: 01/18/2022)	Open(opens another site)
30	Jan 18, 2022	DISREGARD - FILED IN ERROR (Attorney will refile under corrected event code) MOTION for Admission to Practice by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Attachments: # 1 Other Certificate of Good Standing)(Biller, Anthony) Modified on 1/18/2022 (AML). (Entered: 01/18/2022)	Open(opens another site)
31	Jan 18, 2022	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-4948139.) by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Attachments: # 1 Other Certificate of Good Standing)(Biller, Anthony) (Entered: 01/18/2022)	Open(opens another site)
32	Jan 18, 2022	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 28 MOTION to Stay or Deny as Premature Plaintiffs' Early Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Xavier Becerra, Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Lisa J. Pino, United States Department of Health and Human Services. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Motion to Dismiss, Neese v. Becerra, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Opposition to Preliminary Injunction)(Von Bokern, Jordan) (Entered: 01/18/2022)	Open(opens another site)
33	Jan 19, 2022	NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac) 31 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Anthony Biller. * Please file, as a supplement, a certificate of good standing from another district court. (BJL) (Entered: 01/19/2022)	Open(opens another site)
34	Jan 19, 2022	SUPPLEMENT to 31 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-4948139.) by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Biller, Anthony) (Entered: 01/19/2022)	Open(opens another site)
35	Jan 21, 2022	RESPONSE in Opposition re 28 MOTION to Stay or Deny as Premature Plaintiffs' Early Motion for Summary Judgment filed by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Bowman, Matthew) (Entered: 01/21/2022)	Open(opens another site)
36	Jan 24, 2022	ORDER granting 31 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Anthony J. Biller on behalf of Plaintiffs American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on 1/24/2022. (KRS) (Entered: 01/24/2022)	Open(opens another site)
37	Apr 20, 2022	VACATED pursuant to 46 ORDER SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 6/27/2023 09:00 AM in Courtroom 4 - Knoxville before District Judge Thomas A Varlan. Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/20/2023 02:00 PM in Courtroom 4 - Knoxville before District Judge Thomas A Varlan. Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 4/20/22. (JBR) Modified on 7/6/2022 (BJL). (Entered: 04/20/2022)	Open(opens another site)
38	Apr 22, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy S.B. Newman on behalf of All Defendants (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/22/2022)	Open(opens another site)
39	May 5, 2022	Notice of Attorney Withdrawal Attorney Jordan Von Bokern terminated. (Von Bokern, Jordan) (Entered: 05/05/2022)	Open(opens another site)
40	May 16, 2022	See 42 for correct filing-STATUS REPORT Joint Discovery Plan Report by American College of Pediatricians, Catholic Medical Association, Jeanie Dassow, MD. (Bowman, Matthew) Modified on 5/19/2022 (BJL). (Entered: 05/16/2022)	Open(opens another site)
41	May 17, 2022	Administrative Notice to Counsel re 40 Status Report: requirement due by 5/23/2022. (BJL) (Entered: 05/17/2022)	Open(opens another site)
42	May 17, 2022	REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Bowman, Matthew) (Entered: 05/17/2022)	Open(opens another site)
43	Jun 24, 2022	ORDER OF RECUSAL.Signed by District Judge Thomas A. Varlan on 6/24/22. (ADA) (Entered: 06/24/2022)	Open(opens another site)
44	Jun 28, 2022	ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. District Judge Thomas A Varlan no longer assigned to case Case reassigned to Chief District Judge Travis R McDonough for all further proceedings. Signed by Chief District Judge Travis R McDonough on 6/28/2022. (BJL) (Entered: 06/28/2022)	Open(opens another site)
45	Jun 30, 2022	TEXT ORDER A Telephonic Status Conference is set for 7/12/2022 at 01:30 PM before District Judge Travis R. McDonough. Dial-in instructions will be circulated via email. Signed by District Judge Travis R. McDonough on 06/30/2022. (ACC) (Entered: 06/30/2022)	Open(opens another site)
46	Jul 5, 2022	ORDER: This case was reassigned to the undersigned on June 28, 2022, following prior recusals. (Doc. 44 .) In light the reassignment, the Court hereby VACATES the scheduling order (Doc. 37 ). Accordingly, the Court will DENY WITH LEAVE TO REFILE the Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file excess pages (Doc. 26 ), as well as their motion for partial summary judgment (Doc. 27 ). Plaintiffs motion for partial summary judgment with leave to refile, it will DENY AS MOOT Defendants motion to stay or deny as premature Plaintiffs' early motion for summary judgment (Doc. 28 ). Therefore, the Court also DENIES the motion (Doc. 26 )with respect to the requested deadlines, and Defendants are hereby ORDERED to serve a responsive pleading no later than fourteen days from the entry of this order, in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a)(4)(A). Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 7/1/2022. (BJL) (Entered: 07/05/2022)	Open(opens another site)
47	Jul 7, 2022	Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Briefing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Xavier Becerra, Robinsue Frohboese, Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Lisa J. Pino, United States Department of Health and Human Services. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 07/07/2022)	Open(opens another site)
48	Jul 13, 2022	[Please disregard] see 50 SCHEDULING ORDER: Oral Argument set for 10/7/2022 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 - Chattanooga before District Judge Travis R McDonough. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 7/13/2022. (BJL) Modified on 7/19/2022 (BJL). (Entered: 07/13/2022)	Open(opens another site)
49	Jul 15, 2022	ORDER granting 47 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 7/15/2022. (AWS) (Entered: 07/15/2022)	Open(opens another site)
50	Jul 19, 2022	SCHEDULING ORDER: Oral Argument set for 10/7/2022 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 - Chattanooga before District Judge Travis R McDonough. Dispositive Motion Hearing (if the Court deems necessary) set for 4/24/2023 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 - Chattanooga before District Judge Travis R McDonough.Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 7/19/2022. (BJL) Modified on 9/13/2022 to correct oral argument date (BJL). (Entered: 07/19/2022)	Open(opens another site)