L.B., et al. v. Premera Blue Cross

Court
9th Cir.
Docket number
25-6143
Filed
Last filing
Case
L.B. v. Premera Blue Cross
Cite
L.B. v. Premera Blue Cross, No. 25-6143 (9th Cir. filed Sept. 30, 2025)
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1CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 2:23-cv-00953-TSZ has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-6143 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct.  It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for attorneys and pro se litigants) and review the Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 09/30/2025 02:51 PM]Open(opens another site)
2SCHEDULE NOTICE.  Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 10/6/2025, Cross Appeal First Brief Due 10/27/2025, Cross Appeal Second Brief Due 11/26/2025, Cross Appeal Third Brief Due 12/26/2025. For appeal no. 25-6143, 2:23-cv-00953-TSZ. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1 [25-6143, 25-5803] [Entered: 09/30/2025 03:11 PM]Open(opens another site)
3MEDIATION CONFERENCE RESCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference Call 10/14/2025, 11:00 AM Pacific Time (originally 10/6/2025). Each participant will receive an email modifying the dial-in information. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 10/02/2025 12:12 PM]Open(opens another site)
4MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant L.B., Appellant M.B., Appellant C.M., Appellant A. H.. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email [email address removed] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [25-6143, 25-5803] [Entered: 10/02/2025 02:39 PM]Open(opens another site)
5NOTICE of Transcript Designation filed by Appellant Premera Blue Cross. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 10/03/2025 12:49 PM]Open(opens another site)
6NOTICE of Transcript Designation filed by Appellant L.B., Appellant M.B., Appellant C.M., Appellant A. H.. [25-6143, 25-5803] [Entered: 10/09/2025 08:14 PM]Open(opens another site)
7MEDIATION STATUS REPORT DUE. Mediation Plaintiff-Appellee Status Report due (Appellee) 10/21/2025. See order for instructions and details. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 10/14/2025 01:25 PM]Open(opens another site)
8ORDER FILED. The Clerk is directed to temporarily close this court’s docket for administrative purposes until December 22, 2025. This administrative closure is not a decision on the merits and no mandate will issue in connection with this order. At any time, any party may request that this appeal be reopened. A dial-in telephone conference will be held on December 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM Pacific Time. Each participant will receive an email with dial-in information.. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 10/29/2025 05:07 PM]Open(opens another site)
9MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call 1/5/2026, 2:30 pm Pacific Time. Each participant will receive an email with dial-in instructions. The administrative closure period is extended until 1/5/2025. At any time before that date, any party may request that this appeal be reopened.  [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 12/16/2025 04:29 PM]Open(opens another site)
10MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call 1/20/2026, 1:30 pm Pacific Time. Each participant will receive an email with dial-in instructions. The administrative closure period is extended until 1/20/2026. At any time before that date, any party may request that this appeal be reopened. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 01/05/2026 10:15 AM]Open(opens another site)
11MEDIATION CONFERENCE RESCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call 2/11/2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time (originally 1/20/2026). Each participant will receive an email modifying the dial-in information. The administrative closure period is extended until 2/11/2026. At any time before that date, any party may request that this appeal be reopened. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 01/20/2026 10:40 AM]Open(opens another site)
12MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call 2/25/2026, 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Each participant will receive an email with dial-in instructions. The administrative closure period is extended until 2/25/2026. At any time before that date, any party may request that this appeal be reopened. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 02/11/2026 11:52 AM]Open(opens another site)
13MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN , 1:30 pm Pacific Time. Each participant will receive an email with dial-in instructions.  [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 02/25/2026 11:47 AM]Open(opens another site)
14MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call with counsel for appellant only, 4/28/2026, 11:00 am Pacific Time. Each participant will receive an email with dial-in instructions.  [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 04/21/2026 03:38 PM]Open(opens another site)
15ORDER FILED. These appeals were administratively closed. These appeals are reopened. The briefing schedule is reset as follows: the first brief on cross-appeal is due June 3, 2026; the second brief on cross-appeal is due July 6, 2026; the third brief on cross-appeal is due August 5, 2026; the optional cross-appeal reply brief is due within 21 days from the service date of the third cross-appeal brief. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 05/08/2026 08:26 AM]Open(opens another site)
16RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 05/08/2026 12:31 PM]Open(opens another site)
17Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Premera Blue Cross. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 05/13/2026 05:57 PM]Open(opens another site)
18ORDER FILED.  Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 17) granted, Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 25) granted. Amended briefing schedule:  Cross Appeal First Brief Due 7/6/2026, Cross Appeal Second Brief Due 8/5/2026, Cross Appeal Third Brief Due 9/4/2026. Optional Cross Appeal Reply Brief due 21 days after service of the Third Brief on Cross Appeal. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 05/14/2026 09:59 AM]Open(opens another site)
19MOTION to File Document Under Seal and Sealed Document Submitted for Filing filed by Appellant Premera Blue Cross. [UNSEALED 27.1 per DE 46] [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/06/2026 11:57 AM] [Edited: 09/15/2026 11:36 AM]Open(opens another site)
20FIRST BRIEF ON CROSS-APPEAL submitted for filing by Appellant Premera Blue Cross. [UNSEALED per DE 46][25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/06/2026 12:04 PM] [Edited: 09/15/2026 11:37 AM]Open(opens another site)
21EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant Premera Blue Cross. [UNSEALED per DE 46][25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/06/2026 12:19 PM] [Edited: 09/15/2026 11:38 AM]Open(opens another site)
22FIRST BRIEF ON CROSS-APPEAL UNDER SEAL submitted for filing by Appellant Premera Blue Cross. [25-5803, 25-6143]--[court entered filing of brief submitted at DE 27] [Entered: 07/06/2026 03:03 PM]Open(opens another site)
23EXCERPTS OF RECORD UNDER SEAL, Volmes 6 and 7 submitted for filing by Appellant Premera Blue Cross. [25-5803, 25-6143]--[court entered filing of excerpts submitted at DE 27] [Entered: 07/06/2026 03:05 PM]Open(opens another site)
24AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by The United States of America. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/13/2026 03:40 PM]Open(opens another site)
25NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jeremiah Miller for Appellee A. H., Appellee C.M., Appellee L.B., Appellee M.B.. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/14/2026 11:14 AM]Open(opens another site)
26ADDED Counsel for Appellee Jeremiah Miller [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/14/2026 11:19 AM]Open(opens another site)
27ADDED Amicus Curiae United States of America; Counsel for Amicus Curiae: Gregory Dolin. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/15/2026 12:49 PM]Open(opens another site)
28CLERK ACTION: Amicus Brief submitted at DE 24 by The United States of America is filed. No paper copies are required. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/15/2026 12:50 PM]Open(opens another site)
29Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellee L.B., Appellee M.B., Appellee A. H., Appellee C.M.. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/21/2026 10:01 AM]Open(opens another site)
30ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 29) granted, Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 37) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Cross Appeal Second Brief Due 9/4/2026, Cross Appeal Third Brief Due 10/5/2026. Optional Cross Appeal Reply Brief due 21 days after service of the Third Brief on Cross Appeal. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 07/21/2026 01:03 PM]Open(opens another site)
31NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Charles Ferguson for Appellee A. H., Appellee C.M., Appellee L.B., Appellee M.B.. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/02/2026 11:14 AM]Open(opens another site)
32ADDED Counsel for Appellee Charles Ferguson [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/02/2026 11:25 AM]Open(opens another site)
33SECOND BRIEF ON CROSS-APPEAL submitted for filing by Appellant L.B., Appellant M.B., Appellant C.M., Appellant A. H.. [25-6143, 25-5803] [Entered: 09/04/2026 01:55 PM]Open(opens another site)
34EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant L.B., Appellant M.B., Appellant C.M., Appellant A. H.. [25-6143, 25-5803] [Entered: 09/04/2026 02:15 PM]Open(opens another site)
35CLERK ACTION: Second Brief on Cross-Appeal with Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 33, DE 34 by Appellees/Cross-Appellants are filed. No paper copies are required. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/04/2026 03:10 PM]Open(opens another site)
36Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Premera Blue Cross. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/09/2026 02:47 PM]Open(opens another site)
37ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 36) granted, Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 44) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Cross Appeal Third Brief Due 11/4/2026. Optional Cross Appeal Reply Brief due 21 days after service of the Third Brief on Cross Appeal. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/09/2026 03:09 PM]Open(opens another site)
38ORDER FILED. The unopposed motion (Docket Entry No. 27)1 to file under seal the first brief on cross-appeal and Volumes 6 through 7 of the excerpts of record is granted. The clerk will file publicly the motion to seal (Docket Entry No. 27.1), the redacted first brief on cross-appeal (Docket Entry No. 28), and Volumes 1 through 5 of the excerpts of record (Docket Entry No. 29). The clerk will maintain the first brief on cross-appeal and Volumes 6 through 7 of the excerpts of record under seal at Docket Entry Nos. 30 and 31. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/15/2026 11:33 AM]Open(opens another site)
39CLERK ACTION: First Brief on Cross-Appeal with Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 21, DE 22, DE 23 by Appellant/Cross-Appellee Premera Blue Cross are filed. First Brief, Volumes 6 and 7 filed UNDER SEAL. No paper copies are required. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/15/2026 12:01 PM]Open(opens another site)
40CLERK ACTION: Redacted First Brief on Cross-Appeal submitted at DE 20 by Appellant/Cross-Appellee Premera Blue Cross is filed. No paper copies are required. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/15/2026 12:03 PM]Open(opens another site)
41MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Premera Blue Cross. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/25/2026 12:45 PM]Open(opens another site)
42NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew Braniff for Amicus Curiae United States of America. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/28/2026 03:22 PM]Open(opens another site)
43ADDED Counsel for Amicus Curiae Andrew Braniff [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/28/2026 03:26 PM]Open(opens another site)
44NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Gregory Dolin. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): No [[-]]. Party proceeding without counsel: No. [-]. [25-6143, 25-5803] [Entered: 09/29/2026 07:17 AM]Open(opens another site)
45NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Gregory Dolin. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): No [[-]]. Party proceeding without counsel: No. [-]. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/29/2026 07:15 AM]Open(opens another site)
46TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Amicus Curiae Gregory Dolin, representing . [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/29/2026 08:27 AM]Open(opens another site)
47ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 49) for an extension of time to file the third brief on cross-appeal is granted. The third brief on cross-appeal is due December 21, 2026. The optional cross-appeal reply brief is due 21 days after service of the third brief on cross appeal. [25-5803, 25-6143] [Entered: 09/30/2026 03:26 PM]Open(opens another site)

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