Federal Trade Commission v. World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc.
- Court
- N.D. Tex.
- Docket number
- 4:26-cv-00748
- Filed
- Last filing
- Assigned judge
- Reed O'Connor
- Nature of suit
- 890 Other Statutes: Other Statutory Actions
- Cause
- 15:0045 Federal Trade Commission Act
- Jurisdiction
- U.S. Government Plaintiff
- Jury demand
- None
- Cite
- Fed. Trade Comm'n v. World Pro. Ass'n for Transgender Health, Inc., No. 4:26-cv-00748 (N.D. Tex. filed June 17, 2026)
The 99 court documents filed in this docket, as listed for its case.
Docket entries
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| No. | Date | Description | Document |
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| 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by State of Texas Attorney General, State of Alaska, State of Nebraska, Federal Trade Commission, State of Iowa. (Filer fee note- Filed by the USA) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, Decl. of Soren Aldaco, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, Decl. of Cassidy Andrews, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, Decl. of Vanessa Sivadge, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, Decl. of Caroline Miller, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, Decl. of Elisabeth Bourne, # 6 Exhibit(s) 6, Decl. of Clementine Breen, # 7 Exhibit(s) 7, Decl. of Jonathon Skinner, # 8 Exhibit(s) 8, Decl. of Melissa Skinner, # 9 Exhibit(s) 9, Decl. of [Redacted], # 10 Exhibit(s) 10, Decl. of [Redacted], # 11 Exhibit(s) 11, Decl. of Gwen Turecki, # 12 Exhibit(s) 12, Decl. of [Redacted], # 13 Exhibit(s) 14, Decl. of [Redacted], # 14 Exhibit(s) 15, Decl. of [Redacted], # 15 Exhibit(s) 16, Decl. of Evelyn Neel, # 16 Exhibit(s) 17, Decl. of [Redacted], # 17 Exhibit(s) Image A, # 18 Cover Sheet) (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 2 | New Case Notes: A filing fee is not due for this case. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (jnp) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 3 | Summons Issued as to United States Professional Association for Transgender Health, World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc. (An Illinois Corporation), World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc. (A Texas Corporation). (jnp) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 4 | (Document Restricted) Motion for Leave to File Complaint and Other Documents Under Seal (Sealed pursuant to motion to seal) filed by Federal Trade Commission, State of Alaska, State of Iowa, State of Nebraska, State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Unredacted Complaint, # 2 Declaration(s) Soren Aldaco, # 3 Declaration(s) Cassidy Andrews, # 4 Declaration(s) Vanessa Sivage, # 5 Declaration(s) Caroline Miller, # 6 Declaration(s) Elisabeth Bourne, # 7 Declaration(s) Clementine Breen, # 8 Declaration(s) Jonathon Skinner, # 9 Declaration(s) Melissa Skinner, # 10 Declaration(s) Redacted, # 11 Declaration(s) Redacted, # 12 Declaration(s) Gwen Turecki, # 13 Declaration(s) Redacted, # 14 Declaration(s) Redacted, # 15 Declaration(s) Redacted, # 16 Declaration(s) Evelyn Neel, # 17 Declaration(s) Redacted, # 18 Exhibit(s) Image A, # 19 Proposed Order)(Notice: Any required service of this document is the responsibility of the filer.) (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 5 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Eric H Wessan on behalf of State of Iowa. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Wessan, Eric) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 6 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Federal Trade Commission, State of Alaska, State of Iowa, State of Nebraska, State of Texas re 4 (Document Restricted) Motion for Leave to File Complaint and Other Documents Under Seal (Sealed pursuant to motion to seal) (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 7 | Summons Reissued as to United States Professional Association for Transgender Health, World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc.(An Illinois Corporation), World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc.(A Texas Corporation). (bdb) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 8 | CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Federal Trade Commission. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 9 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel filed by Federal Trade Commission, State of Alaska, State of Iowa, State of Nebraska (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Vaughan, Ross) Modified docket text per image on 6/18/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 10 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Federal Trade Commission, State of Alaska, State of Iowa, State of Nebraska re 9 MOTION For Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 11 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by Federal Trade Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Dingman, Michael) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 12 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by Federal Trade Commission with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Proposed Order) (Goldis, Glenna) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 13 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by Federal Trade Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing (Maryland), # 2 Proposed Order) (Cohen, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 14 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16542860) filed by State of Nebraska (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Fern, Erik) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 15 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 9 Motion to Proceed Without Local Counsel. Plaintiffs may proceed without Local Counsel. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/17/2026)(chmb) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 16 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 11 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael Dingman. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/17/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 17 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 12 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Glenna Goldis. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/17/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 18 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jonathan Cohen. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/17/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 19 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 14 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Erik Fern. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/17/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 06/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 20 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by Federal Trade Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Clausen, Hans) (Entered: 06/18/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 21 | NOTICE of Related Case, No Related Cases re: 1 Complaint,,,,,,, filed by Federal Trade Commission (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/19/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 22 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 20 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Hans Clausen. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/22/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 06/22/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 23 | ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the above-captioned case, is hereby reassigned to United States District Judge Reed O'Connor for all further proceedings and the entry of judgment. Case reassigned to Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor for all further proceedings. Judge Mark Pittman no longer assigned to case. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/24/2026) (wxc) (Entered: 06/24/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 24 | New Case Notes: A filing fee is not due for this case. File to: Judge O Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (wxc) (Entered: 06/24/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 25 | SUMMONS Returned Executed as to World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc.(A Texas Corporation) ; served on 6/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Summons) (Vaughan, Ross) Modified to correct service date on 6/29/2026 (wxc). (Entered: 06/29/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 26 | SUMMONS Returned Executed as to World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc.(An Illinois Corporation) ; served on 6/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Summons) (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/29/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 27 | SUMMONS Returned Executed as to United States Professional Association for Transgender Health ; served on 6/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Summons) (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/29/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 28 | MOTION to Treat Motion to Seal as Opposed and Require Defendants to Confer re 4 (Document Restricted) Motion for Leave to File Complaint and Other Documents Under Seal (Sealed pursuant to motion to seal) filed by Federal Trade Commission (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/30/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 29 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Federal Trade Commission re 28 MOTION to Treat Motion to Seal as Opposed and Require Defendants to Confer re 4 (Document Restricted) Motion for Leave to File Complaint and Other Documents Under Seal (Sealed pursuant to motion to seal) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, Declaration of Michelle Watchorn with Attachments) (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 06/30/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 30 | ORDER: The Court GRANTS the 28 Motion. It is therefore ORDERED that the 4 Motion to Seal is deemed opposed and Defendants must confer with the FTC regarding the Motion to Seal within three business days of the date of this order. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/1/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 07/01/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 31 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by David Michael Bizar on behalf of State of Texas. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Bizar, David) (Entered: 07/01/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 32 | MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Robert Farquharson filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Bizar, David) (Entered: 07/01/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 33 | MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Federal Trade Commission, State of Iowa, State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Dingman, Michael) (Entered: 07/02/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 34 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Federal Trade Commission, State of Iowa, State of Texas re 33 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s)) (Dingman, Michael) (Entered: 07/02/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 35 | ORDER: Motion Hearing set for 7/7/2026 09:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 2nd Floor, 501 W. 10th St. Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/2/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 07/02/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 36 | NOTICE of DDC Motion for Emergency Relief filed by Federal Trade Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Filing) (Dingman, Michael) (Entered: 07/02/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 37 | ELECTRONIC ORDER: After consultation with Chief Judge Boasberg (D.D.C.), the Court defers ruling on the pending Motion for TRO (ECF No. 33) to permit an orderly consideration of the pending injunction requests filed in NDTX and DDC. Defendants shall file their brief as directed but the hearing scheduled for July 7, 2026, is cancelled. The parties are directed to file a status report on the docket of this case following a ruling by Chief Judge Boasberg. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/3/2026) (Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor) (Entered: 07/03/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 38 | RESPONSE filed by United States Professional Association for Transgender Health, World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(An Illinois Corporation), World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(A Texas Corporation) re: 33 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s) of Abbe David Lowell, # 2 Exhibit(s) 1, # 3 Exhibit(s) 2, # 4 Exhibit(s) 3, # 5 Exhibit(s) 4, # 6 Exhibit(s) 5, # 7 Exhibit(s) 6, # 8 Exhibit(s) 7, # 9 Exhibit(s) 8, # 10 Exhibit(s) 9, # 11 Exhibit(s) 10, # 12 Exhibit(s) 11, # 13 Exhibit(s) 12) (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 07/06/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 39 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Abbe David Lowell on behalf of United States Professional Association for Transgender Health, World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(An Illinois Corporation), World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(A Texas Corporation). (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 07/06/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 40 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16591929) filed by State of Alaska (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gartland, Charles) (Entered: 07/07/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 41 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 40 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Charles J. Gartland. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/10/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 07/10/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 42 | Consent MOTION to Extend Time to respond to the Complaint filed by World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(An Illinois Corporation) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Attorney Sarah Cummings Stewart added to party World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(pty:dft) (Stewart, Sarah) (Entered: 07/10/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 43 | ORDER: Having considered the Motion, and finding good cause, the Court GRANTS the Motion 32 . It is therefore ORDERED that Robert Farquharson is withdrawn as counsel for Plaintiff, the State of Texas. Attorney Robert Eugene Farquharson terminated. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/14/2026) (hcc) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 44 | ORDER granting 42 : Before the Court is Consent Motion for Extension of Time (ECF No. 42 ), filed on July 10, 2026. Having considered the Motion, and finding good cause, the Court GRANTS the Motion. It is therefore ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint no later than July 28, 2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/14/2026) (wxc) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 45 | Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 07/15/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 46 | NOTICE of Filing of Partially-Unredacted Complaint re: 1 Complaint,,,,,,, 4 (Document Restricted) Motion for Leave to File Complaint and Other Documents Under Seal (Sealed pursuant to motion to seal) filed by Federal Trade Commission (Attachments: # 1 Partially-Unredacted Complaint) (Vaughan, Ross) (Entered: 07/20/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 47 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16636014) filed by United States Professional Association for Transgender Health, World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(An Illinois Corporation), World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(A Texas Corporation) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)Attorney Caleb Hayes-Deats added to party United States Professional Association for Transgender Health(pty:dft), Attorney Caleb Hayes-Deats added to party World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Caleb Hayes-Deats added to party World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(pty:dft) (Hayes-Deats, Caleb) (Entered: 07/21/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 48 | MOTION Unopposed Motion to Exceed Page Limits on Motion to Dismiss or Transfer filed by World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(A Texas Corporation) Attorney Sarah Cummings Stewart added to party World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc(pty:dft) (Stewart, Sarah) (Entered: 07/24/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 49 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 47 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Caleb Hayes-Deats. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/27/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 07/27/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 50 | ORDER: Having considered the Motion, and noting that it is unopposed, the Court finds good cause and GRANTS the Motion 48 . It is therefore ORDERED that Defendants may file a Motion to Dismiss and/or Transfer of up to fifty (50) pages in total. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/27/2026) (hcc) (Entered: 07/27/2026) | Open(opens another site) |