M.D. Tenn. 3:23-cv-00376 Docket
L.W. v. Skrmetti
No. 3:23-cv-00376, Case History (under construction)
Court: Middle District of Tennessee (Nashville)
Assigned to: Judge Eli J. Richardson
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
| 04/20/2023 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Robert Ellis, John W. Hale, Logan Grant, Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3806325), filed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, Robert Ellis, L. W., Jane Doe, John W. Hale, Ryan Doe, Logan Grant, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment – Civil Cover Sheet)(ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 2 | NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 3 | NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 4 | NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 6/20/2023 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 5 | Summons issued as to Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. Service copies will be picked up by counsel. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Stella Yarbrough admitted to this court. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023) | |
| 04/21/2023 | NOTICE TO COUNSEL Joshua A. Block, Chase Strangio, Sruti J. Swaminathan, Avatara A. Smith-Carrington, Tara L. Borelli, Joseph L. Sorkin, Dean L. Chapman Jr, Kristen W. Chin, Richard J. DAmato, Elizabeth D. Scott, Christopher J. Gessner, David Bethea, Lucas Cameron-Vaughn, Jeff Preptit: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 5/12/2023. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023) | |
| 04/21/2023 | 6 | MOTION for attorney David Bethea to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807314) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 7 | MOTION for attorney Joshua A. Block to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807321) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 8 | MOTION for attorney Tara L. Borelli to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807328) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 9 | ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 4/21/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 10 | MOTION for attorney Dean L. Chapman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807340) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 11 | MOTION for attorney Kristen W. Chin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807345) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 12 | MOTION for attorney Richard J. D’Amato to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807350) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Main Document 12 replaced on 4/21/2023) (ln). (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/21/2023) (ln). (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 13 | MOTION for attorney Christopher J. Gessner to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807363) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 14 | MOTION for attorney Elizabeth D. Scott to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807378) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 15 | MOTION for attorney Avatara A. Smith-Carrington to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807383) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 16 | MOTION for attorney Joseph L. Sorkin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807389) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 17 | MOTION for attorney Chase Strangio to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807406) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 18 | MOTION for attorney Sruti J. Swaminathan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807415) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 19 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 – Proposed Order)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 20 | MEMORANDUM in Support of 19 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 21 | MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 22 | DECLARATION of L.W. filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 23 | DECLARATION of Samantha Williams filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 24 | DECLARATION of John Doe filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 25 | DECLARATION of Jane Doe filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 26 | DECLARATION of Ryan Roe filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 27 | DECLARATION of Rebecca Roe filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 28 | DECLARATION of Susan N. Lacy, MD, FACOG filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 29 | DECLARATION of Deanna Adkins, MD filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Curriculum Vitae)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 30 | DECLARATION of Armand H. Matheny Antommaria, MD, PhD, FAAP, HEC-C filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Curriculum Vitae, # 2 Exhibit B – Table 1, # 3 Exhibit C – Table 2)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 31 | DECLARATION of Aron Janssen, M.D. filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Curriculum Vitae)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 32 | DECLARATION of Jack Turban, M.D. filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Curriculum Vitae)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/21/2023 | 33 | MEMORANDUM in Support of 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Text of the Health Care Ban)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 04/24/2023 | State Bar status verified as active for Joshua A. Block (NY), Chase Strangio (NY), Sruti J. Swaminathan (NY), Avatara A. Smith-Carrington (MD), Tara L. Borelli (CA), Joseph L. Sorkin (NY), Dean L. Chapman Jr (NY), Kristen W. Chin (NY), Richard J. D’Amato (NY), Elizabeth D. Scott (TX), Christopher J. Gessner (NY), David Bethea (NY) not admitted to this court – Local counsel secured. (ln) (Entered: 04/24/2023) | |
| 04/24/2023 | 34 | CORRECTED Certificate of Service for Docs. 19 , 20 , 21 , and 33 by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) Modified on 4/25/2023 (ln). (Entered: 04/24/2023) |
| 04/25/2023 | 35 | ORDER granting 6 , 7 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , and 18 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for David Bethea, Joshua A. Block, Tara L. Borelli, Dean L. Chapman, Kristen W. Chin, Richard J. D’Amato, Christopher J. Gessner, Elizabeth D. Scott, Avatara A. Smith-Carrington, Joseph L. Sorkin, Chase Strangio, and Sruti J. Swaminathan to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 04/25/2023. (lh) (Entered: 04/25/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 36 | ORDER: In light of the corrected service date for Plaintiffs’ motion 21 for a preliminary injunction, Defendants’ response is due no later than May 8, 2023. An optional reply is due no later than seven days after service of the response. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 4/25/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 37 | MOTION for attorney Theodore James Salwen to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3810309) by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 38 | MOTION to Intervene by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Cert from AG, # 2 Exhibit 2 Complaint in Intervention, # 3 Attachment 1 Proposed Order) (McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 39 | MEMORANDUM in Support of 38 MOTION to Intervene filed by United States of America . (McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 40 | MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order)(McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 41 | MEMORANDUM in Support of 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by United States of America . (McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 42 | ***DISREGARD THIS ENTRY-FILED IN ERROR-PDF REMOVED***NOTICE by United States of America re 38 MOTION to Intervene (McIntyre, Ellen) Modified on 4/26/2023 (jb). (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 43 | MOTION for attorney Coty R. Montag to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee waived) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(McIntyre, Ellen) Modified on 4/28/2023 (ln). (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 44 | MOTION for attorney Tamica Daniel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee waived) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(McIntyre, Ellen) Modified on 4/28/2023 (ln). (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 45 | MOTION for attorney Gloria Yi to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee waived) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(McIntyre, Ellen) Modified on 4/28/2023 (ln). (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 46 | MOTION for attorney Alyssa C. Lareau to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee waived) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(McIntyre, Ellen) Modified on 4/28/2023 (ln). (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 47 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Jonathan Skrmetti served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 48 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Keith G. Anderson served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 49 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Melanie Blake served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 50 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Deborah Christiansen served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 51 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Jennifer Claxton served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 52 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. James Diaz-Barriga served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 53 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Robert Ellis served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 54 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. John W. Hale served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 55 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Logan Grant served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 56 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Tennessee Department of Health served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 57 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Ralph Alvarado served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 58 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Randall E. Pearson served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 59 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 60 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Phyllis E. Miller served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 61 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Samantha McLerran served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 62 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. John J. McGraw served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/26/2023 | 63 | SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Stephen Loyd served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 04/27/2023 | 64 | ORDER: The United States of America (“United States”) has filed a motion to intervene. (Doc. No. 38 , “Motion”). Defendants have seven (7) days from the entry of this order to file a response. If the Motion is opposed, the United States will have three (3) days to file a reply from the date of service of the response. The Court will strive to rule as promptly as possible on the Motion once briefing is complete. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 4/26/2023. (ln) (Entered: 04/27/2023) |
| 04/27/2023 | 65 | NOTICE of Appearance by Steven James Griffin on behalf of All Defendants (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 04/27/2023) |
| 04/27/2023 | 66 | NOTICE of Appearance by Trenton Meriwether on behalf of All Defendants (Meriwether, Trenton) (Entered: 04/27/2023) |
| 04/27/2023 | 67 | NOTICE of Appearance by Clark Lassiter Hildabrand on behalf of All Defendants (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 04/27/2023) |
| 04/27/2023 | NY State Bar status verified as active for Theodore James Salwen not admitted to this court – Local counsel secured. (ln) (Entered: 04/27/2023) | |
| 04/28/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Ellen Bowden McIntyre admitted to this court. (ln) (Entered: 04/28/2023) | |
| 04/28/2023 | State Bar status verified as active for Coty Montag (DC), Tamica Daniel (DC), Gloria Yi (NY), Alyssa C. Lareau (NY) not admitted to this court – Local counsel secured. (ln) (Entered: 04/28/2023) | |
| 04/28/2023 | NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 65 , 66 , 67 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include a certificate of service. Please FILE a CONFORMED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for each document that includes all Counsel. (ln) (Entered: 04/28/2023) | |
| 04/28/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Steven James Griffin, Clark Lassiter Hildabrand, Trenton Meriwether admitted to this court. (ln) (Entered: 04/28/2023) | |
| 05/01/2023 | 68 | NOTICE of Appearance by Ellen Bowden McIntyre on behalf of United States of America (McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 05/01/2023) |
| 05/01/2023 | 69 | NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Nicole Henry on behalf of All Defendants (Henry, Ryan) (Entered: 05/01/2023) |
| 05/01/2023 | 70 | CERTIFICATE Conformed Certificate of Service filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 65 Notice of Appearance filed by Logan Grant, Ralph Alvarado, Jonathan Skrmetti, Jennifer Claxton, Robert Ellis, John W. Hale, James Diaz-Barriga, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Tennessee Department of Health, John J. McGraw, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Randall E. Pearson, Deborah Christiansen, Phyllis E. Miller, Stephen Loyd, Melanie Blake. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/01/2023) |
| 05/01/2023 | 71 | CERTIFICATE Conformed Certificate of Service filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 67 Notice of Appearance filed by Logan Grant, Ralph Alvarado, Jonathan Skrmetti, Jennifer Claxton, Robert Ellis, John W. Hale, James Diaz-Barriga, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Tennessee Department of Health, John J. McGraw, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Randall E. Pearson, Deborah Christiansen, Phyllis E. Miller, Stephen Loyd, Melanie Blake. (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 05/01/2023) |
| 05/01/2023 | 72 | CERTIFICATE Conformed Certificate of Service filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health, United States of America. (Meriwether, Trenton) (Entered: 05/01/2023) |
| 05/01/2023 | 73 | NOTICE of Appearance by Cameron Norris on behalf of All Defendants (Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 05/01/2023) |
| 05/01/2023 | 74 | MOTION TO RESET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND CONSOLIDATE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING WITH TRIAL ON THE MERITS by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Choices Website)(Griffin, Steven) Modified on 5/2/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/01/2023) |
| 05/02/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Ryan Nicole Henry admitted to this court. (ln) (Entered: 05/02/2023 | |
| 05/02/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Cameron Norris admitted to this court. (ln) (Entered: 05/02/2023) | |
| 05/02/2023 | 75 | ORDER: Pending before the Court is Defendants’ motion to reset the briefing schedule and consolidate a preliminary injunction hearing with a trial on the merits. (Doc. No. 74 , “Motion”). Plaintiffs’ response to the Motion must be filed by May 8, 2023. In light of the pending motion, Defendants’ response to Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 21 ) is now due May 15, 2023. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/2/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) (Main Document 75 replaced on 5/2/2023) (ln). Modified on 5/2/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/02/2023) |
| 05/02/2023 | 76 | RESPONSE to Motion re 19 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Meriwether, Trenton) (Entered: 05/02/2023) |
| 05/02/2023 | 77 | Return of service for “Injunction” received from USM; served the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General on behalf of Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Department of Health, Ralph Alvarado, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Melanie Blake, Stephen Loyd, and Logan Grant on 04/27/2023. (ln) (Entered: 05/03/2023) |
| 05/03/2023 | 78 | ORDER granting 37 , 43 , 44 , 45 , and 46 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Theodore James Salwen, Coty R. Montag, Tamica Daniel, Gloria Yi, andAlyssa C. Lareau to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 05/03/2023. (lh) (Entered: 05/03/2023) |
| 05/04/2023 | 79 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 74 MOTION TO RESET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND CONSOLIDATE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING WITH TRIAL ON THE MERITS filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) Modified on 5/5/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/04/2023) |
| 05/04/2023 | 80 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 74 MOTION TO RESET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND CONSOLIDATE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING WITH TRIAL ON THE MERITS filed by United States of America. (McIntyre, Ellen) Modified on 5/5/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/04/2023) |
| 05/04/2023 | 81 | RESPONSE to Motion re 38 MOTION to Intervene filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 05/04/2023) |
| 05/05/2023 | 82 | ORDER: Pending before the Court is the United States’ motion to intervene. (Doc. No. 38 , “Motion”). Defendants filed a response. (Doc. No. 81 ). By May 12, 2023, the United States SHALL file a reply that addresses the issues raised by Defendants in their response. The Court intends to rule on the Motion as promptly as feasible following the filing of the reply. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 05/05/23. (ad) (Entered: 05/05/2023) |
| 05/05/2023 | 83 | MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/05/2023) |
| 05/05/2023 | 84 | REPLY to Response to re 74 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply MOTION Reset Briefing Schedule and Consolidate Preliminary Injunction Hearing with Trial on the Merits filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Email, # 2 Exhibit B – Email)(Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/05/2023) |
| 05/05/2023 | 85 | Joint MOTION for Protective Order by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Proposed Agreed Order)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 05/05/2023) |
| 05/08/2023 | 86 | ORDER granting 85 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 5/8/2023. (mg) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 05/08/2023 | 87 | AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 5/8/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 05/08/2023 | 88 | ORDER denying 74 Motion to Reset the Briefing Schedule and to Consolidate Preliminary Injunction Hearing with Trial on the Merits. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/8/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(vk) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 05/09/2023 | 89 | ****DISREGARD. ENTERED IN ERROR. DUPLICATE ENTRY.**** ORDER: Pending before the Court is Defendants’ motion (Doc. No. 74 , “Motion”) to reset the briefing schedule and to consolidate a preliminary injunction hearing with a trial on the merits. For the reasons stated herein, Defendants’ Motion at Doc. No. 74 is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/8/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) Modified on 5/9/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/09/2023) |
| 05/09/2023 | 90 | REPLY to Response to re 19 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 – Amended Proposed Order)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 05/09/2023) |
| 05/09/2023 | 91 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/09/2023) |
| 05/09/2023 | 92 | ORDER denying as moot 83 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/9/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) (Entered: 05/09/2023) |
| 05/09/2023 | 93 | NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Karl Mortara on behalf of All Defendants (Mortara, Adam) (Entered: 05/09/2023) |
| 05/10/2023 | NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 93 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include a certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (ln) (Entered: 05/10/2023) | |
| 05/10/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Adam Karl Mortara admitted to this court. (ln) (Entered: 05/10/2023) | |
| 05/10/2023 | 94 | ORDER: The motion 91 for extension of time to file response to plaintiffs’ motion 21 for a preliminary injunction is granted. Response due 5/19/2023. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/9/2023. (ln) (Entered: 05/10/2023) |
| 05/10/2023 | 95 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 93 Notice of Appearance (Mortara, Adam) (Entered: 05/10/2023) |
| 05/10/2023 | 96 | NOTICE of Appearance by Brooke Ashley Huppenthal on behalf of All Defendants (Huppenthal, Brooke) (Entered: 05/10/2023) |
| 05/10/2023 | 97 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer as to 1 Complaint by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Huppenthal, Brooke) Modified on 5/11/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/10/2023) |
| 05/11/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Brooke Ashley Huppenthal admitted to this court. (ln) (Entered: 05/11/2023) | |
| 05/11/2023 | 98 | NOTICE by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams of Withdrawal of Avatara Smith-Carrington as Counsel (Smith-Carrington, Avatara) (Entered: 05/11/2023) |
| 05/11/2023 | 99 | MOTION for attorney Tiffany H. Bates to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (ln) (Entered: 05/11/2023) |
| 05/11/2023 | VA State Bar status verified as active for Tiffany H. Bates not admitted to this court – Local counsel secured. (ln) (Entered: 05/11/2023) | |
| 05/11/2023 | NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 99 : The PHV motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing from a United States District Court or a United States appellate court. The certificate shall be filed within 10 days. (ln) (Entered: 05/11/2023) | |
| 05/11/2023 | 100 | CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Tiffany H. Bates from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth District re 99 Motion for attorney Tiffany H. Bates to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (ln) (Entered: 05/11/2023) |
| 05/11/2023 | 101 | REPLY to Response to re 38 MOTION to Intervene filed by United States of America. (Yi, Gloria) (Entered: 05/11/2023) |
| 05/11/2023 | 102 | MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by The Family Action Council of Tennessee, Inc. (Fowler, David) (Entered: 05/11/2023) |
| 05/11/2023 | 103 | Joint MOTION FOR DISCOVERY CONFERENCE by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Joint Statement of Discovery Dispute)(Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/11/2023) |
| 05/12/2023 | 105 | ORDER: On May 11, 2023, the parties filed a motion for a discovery dispute conference and a joint discovery dispute statement. (Doc. No. 103 .) The motion is GRANTED. A telephone conference with the Magistrate Judge is set on May 17, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Counsel shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. It is so ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 5/12/2023. (af) (Entered: 05/12/2023) |
| 05/12/2023 | 104 | ORDER granting 97 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 5/12/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(hb) (Entered: 05/15/2023) |
| 05/16/2023 | 106 | RECEIPT #34675069357 in the amount of $150 posted by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 99 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (kc) (Entered: 05/16/2023) |
| 05/16/2023 | 108 | MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER OF THE COURT: the Motion at Doc. No. 38 is GRANTED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to update the case caption to reflect the United States as an intervenor. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/16/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) (Entered: 05/17/2023) |
| 05/17/2023 | 107 | NOTICE of Appearance by Rascoe S. Dean on behalf of United States of America (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 05/17/2023) |
| 05/17/2023 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern: Telephone Conference held on 5/17/2023. (Hearing lasted 00:33)(sd) (Entered: 05/17/2023) | |
| 05/17/2023 | 109 | ORDER: Discovery Hearing BY VIDEO set for 5/30/2023 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 5/17/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) (Entered: 05/17/2023) |
| 05/18/2023 | 111 | ORDER: Pending before the Court is the United States’ motion for a preliminary injunction. (Doc. No. 40 , “Motion”). Consistent with the Court’s memorandum opinion and order granting the United States’ motion to intervene (Doc. No. 108 ), Defendants’ response to the Motion is due no later than May 31, 2023. An optional reply is due no later than seven days after service of the response. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/18/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 05/18/2023) |
| 05/19/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Rascoe S. Dean admitted to this court. (ln) (Entered: 05/19/2023) | |
| 05/19/2023 | 112 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/19/2023) |
| 05/19/2023 | 113 | NOTICE of Filing by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 112 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Records regarding Vanderbilt University Medical Center, # 2 Exhibit Landen et al., A systemic review of hormone treatment for children with gender dysphoria and recommendations for research, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. Cantor, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. Hruz, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. Levine, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. Roman, # 7 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. Laidlaw (redacted), # 8 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. Nangia, # 9 Exhibit WPATH Guidelines, # 10 Exhibit Endocrine Society Guidelines, # 11 Exhibit Declaration of Chloe Cole, # 12 Exhibit Declaration of Helena Kerschner, # 13 Exhibit Declaration of Prisha Mosley, # 14 Exhibit Declaration of Barbara F., # 15 Exhibit Declaration of John Stiles, # 16 Exhibit Declaration of Kellie C., # 17 Exhibit Declaration of Robert Roe, # 18 Exhibit Declaration of Yvonne Yoe, # 19 Exhibit Declaration of John Noakes, # 20 Exhibit Declaration of Jamie Reed)(Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/19/2023) |
| 05/19/2023 | 114 | First MOTION for Leave to File UNREDACTED EXHIBIT IN SUPPORT OF THEIR RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION UNDER SEAL by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/19/2023) |
| 05/19/2023 | 115 | Sealed Document EXHIBIT 7 filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/19/2023) |
| 05/19/2023 | 129 | Letter from Ryan N. Henry re flash drive containing Exhibits to Docket Entry No. 113 . (mg) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
| 05/19/2023 | RECEIPT of Manual Filing (flash drive) by Jonathan Skrmetti re 129 Letter, 113 Notice. (mg) (Entered: 05/31/2023) | |
| 05/22/2023 | 116 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply and Exceed Page Limit in their Reply in Support of their Motion for Preliminary Injunction by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 05/22/2023) |
| 05/23/2023 | 117 | ORDER: A telephonic status conference is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. (CST) to discuss the possibility of a potential preliminary injunction hearing. Counsel may access the conference call by dialing 877-402-9757. When prompted, enter the access code of 3785916 followed by the pound (#) sign. If you have any issues connecting, please call Chambers at (615) 736-5291. As these are public proceedings, other persons may access the conference call in the same manner. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/23/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) (Entered: 05/23/2023) |
| 05/23/2023 | 118 | ORDER granting 116 Motion to Extend Time to File and Exceed Page Limit. Reply due 6/1/2023. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/23/23. (af) Modified on 5/23/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/23/2023) |
| 05/24/2023 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Eli J. Richardson: Telephone Conference held on 5/24/2023. (Court Reporter Debbie Watson.) (Hearing lasted 1:00)(Jackson, Julie) (Entered: 05/24/2023) | |
| 05/24/2023 | 119 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff-Intervenor’s Complaint by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 05/24/2023) |
| 05/24/2023 | 120 | ORDER granting 99 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Tiffany H. Bates to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 05/24/2023. (lh) (Entered: 05/24/2023) |
| 05/24/2023 | 121 | JOINT Statement of Proposed Discovery Procedures. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 05/24/2023) |
| 05/25/2023 | 122 | ORDER: As discussed on the telephonic conference call that took place today, May 24, 2023, on which counsel for each party was present, a preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for 8:30 A.M. (CDT) on June 23, 2023. However, as expressed during the conference, the Court may cancel the hearing if upon receipt of the Defendants’ response to the United States’ motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 40 ) and Plaintiffs’ reply in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 21 ), the Court finds a hearing unnecessary to resolve the pending preliminary injunction motions (Doc. Nos. 21 and 40 ). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/25/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) (Entered: 05/25/2023) |
| 05/25/2023 | 123 | ORDER: The motion 119 is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 5/25/2023. (af) (Entered: 05/25/2023) |
| 05/26/2023 | 124 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 05/26/2023) |
| 05/28/2023 | 125 | Transcript (Telephonic Status Conference) filed for date of May 24, 2023, before Judge Eli J. Richardson. Court Reporter: Debbie Watson, 615-403-6893, debbie_watson@tnmd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COUNSEL TO REVIEW THE TRANSCRIPT AND REQUEST REDACTION OF CONTENT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE UNDER THE NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR, ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY OF TRANSCRIPTS OF COURT PROCEEDINGS, EFFECTIVE MAY 5, 2008, AVAILABLE ON THE COURT’S WEBSITE UNDER THE CM-ECF CASE INFO LINK, GENERAL INFORMATION, ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS NOTICE. Intent to Request Transcript Redaction due 6/5/2023. Redaction Request due 6/20/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/28/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/28/2023. (Watson, Debbie) (Entered: 05/28/2023) |
| 05/30/2023 | 126 | ORDER: The motion 124 for extension of time to file response to motion 40 for preliminary injunction is granted. Response due 6/1/2023. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/30/2023. (ln) (Entered: 05/30/2023) |
| 05/30/2023 | 127 | MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages / Plaintiffs’ Motion to Further Exceed Page Limit in their Reply in Support of their Motion for Preliminary Injunction by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 05/30/2023) |
| 05/30/2023 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern: Discovery Hearing held on 5/30/2023. (Hearing lasted 00:31)(sd) (Entered: 05/31/2023) | |
| 05/31/2023 | ***DISREGARD. ENTERED IN ERROR.*** NOTICE TO COUNSEL Lucas Cameron-Vaughn, Jeff Preptit: Counsel’s Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice was due by 05/12/2023. Counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). (ln) Modified on 5/31/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/31/2023) | |
| 05/31/2023 | 128 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by United States of America. (Yi, Gloria) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
| 05/31/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Lucas Cameron-Vaughn admitted to this court. (ln) (Entered: 05/31/2023) | |
| 05/31/2023 | TN State Bar status verified as active for Jeff Preptit admitted to this court. (ln) (Entered: 05/31/2023) | |
| 05/31/2023 | 130 | ***Stricken per Order 133 ***ORDER: On May 19, 2023, Defendants filed their response in opposition (Doc. No. 112 , “Response Brief”) to Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 21 ). Defendants simultaneously filed several exhibits in support of their Response Brief. (Doc. Nos. 113 -1 – 113 -20). Exhibit 1 (Doc. No. 113 -1), titled “Materials Relating to Vanderbilt University Medical Center,” contains several exhibits that are not visible on the docket but instead are labeled as “Conventionally Filed.” The Court has not received these exhibits. Should Defendants wish for these exhibits to be considered by the Court (and the propositions in their Response Brief that rely on these exhibits), Defendants SHALL either file the exhibits electronically or deliver hard copies to the Clerk’s Office no later than June 7, 2023. If Defendants intend on mailing these exhibits, they must be post-marked by that date. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/31/2023. (ln) Modified on 5/31/2023 (af). (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
| 05/31/2023 | 131 | ORDER: The motion 127 to exceed page limit is granted. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/31/2023. (ln) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
| 05/31/2023 | 132 | ORDER: The motion 128 for Plaintiff-Intervenor United States to file and exceed page limit in its reply in support of its motion 40 for a preliminary injunction is granted. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/31/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
| 05/31/2023 | 133 | ORDER: On May 31, 2023, the Court entered an Order regarding several exhibits that were filed in support of Defendants’ response in opposition (Doc. No. 112 ) to Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 21 ) and were labeled as Conventionally Filed. Chambers has now received these exhibits. Accordingly, the Clerk is directed to STRIKE Docket No. 130 from the record. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/31/2023. (af) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
| 05/31/2023 | 134 | MOTION for Leave to Leave to File Amicus Memorandum in Support of Defendant’s Opposition to DOJ Motion for PI by 26 Family Policy Councils. (Fowler, David) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 135 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Janssen Nov. 21, 2022 Tweet, # 2 Exhibit B H.B. 1 Transcript, # 3 Exhibit C Janssen Aug. 12, 2022 Deposition, # 4 Exhibit D Janssen June 24, 2022 Tweet)(Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 136 | *DISREGARD – ATTORNEY FILED IN ERROR – SEE CORRECTED REPLY AT DE#146* REPLY to Response to re 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) Modified on 6/2/2023 (dt). (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 137 | DECLARATION of Samantha Williams in Support filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 138 | DECLARATION of Jane Doe in Support filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 139 | DECLARATION of Rebecca Roe in Support filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 140 | DECLARATION of Susan N. Lacy, MD, FACOG in Reply filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 141 | DECLARATION of Expert Deanna Adkins, MD in Rebuttal filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 142 | DECLARATION of Expert Armand H. Matheny Antommaria, MD PhD, FAAP, HEC-C in Rebuttal filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 143 | DECLARATION of Expert Aron Janssen, M.D. in Rebuttal filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 144 | DECLARATION of Expert Jack Turban, MD, MHS in Rebuttal filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 145 | DECLARATION of David Bethea, Esq. in Support of Reply in Support filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A – 11.2.2022 CID to VUMC, # 2 Exhibit Ex B – First 3.14.2023 CID to VUMC, # 3 Exhibit Ex C – Second 3.14.2023 CID to VUMC, # 4 Exhibit Ex D- Brandt v. Rutledge Dr. Levine Testimony Excerpts)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/01/2023 | 146 | (Corrected) REPLY to Response to re 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) Modified on 6/2/2023 (ln). (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
| 06/02/2023 | 147 | ORDER: The Magistrate Judge held a hearing with counsel for the parties on May 30, 2023, to address Plaintiffs’ motion for leave to proceed pseudonymously (Doc. No. 19 ) and issues raised in the parties’ joint statement of discovery procedures (Doc. No. 121 ). Based on the parties’ filings (Doc. Nos. 19 , 20 , 76 , 90 ) and argument made in the hearing, the Court ORDERS as follows: Plaintiffs’ motion for leave to proceed pseudonymously (Doc. No. 19 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 6/2/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) (Entered: 06/02/2023) |
| 06/05/2023 | 148 | ORDER: On May 25, 2023, the Court entered an order (Doc. No. 122 ) setting a hearing for June 23, 2023, on issues of irreparable harm raised by the parties in relation to Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 21 ). In the order, the Court noted that it may cancel the hearing upon receipt of Defendants’ response to the United States’ motion for a preliminary injunction (“Defendants’ Response”) and Plaintiffs’ reply (“Plaintiffs’ Reply”) in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction. (Doc. No. 122 ). The Court has received Defendants’ Response (Doc. No. 135 ) and Plaintiffs’ Reply (Doc. No. 146 ) and finds that a hearing on the issues of irreparable harm outlined in the May 25, 2023, order is unnecessary. Therefore, the hearing scheduled for 8:30 A.M. (CDT) on June 23, 2023, is hereby CANCELLED. The Court endeavors to resolve the pending motions for preliminary injunction as quickly as feasible. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/5/2023. (af) (Entered: 06/05/2023) |
| 06/06/2023 | 149 | MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by State of Arkansas, State of Alabama. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Amicus Brief)(Barry, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/06/2023) |
| 06/06/2023 | 150 | Unopposed MOTION to Strike 136 Reply to Response to Motion, by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/06/2023) |
| 06/07/2023 | 151 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 149 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/07/2023) |
| 06/07/2023 | 152 | ORDER: Pending before the Court is Plaintiffs’ unopposed motion to strike Doc. No. 136 because it was filed in error. (Doc. No. 150 , “Motion”). The Motion is GRANTED. The Clerk SHALL strike Doc. No. 136 from the record. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/7/2023. (af) (Entered: 06/07/2023) |
| 06/07/2023 | 153 | RESPONSE in Support re 149 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 06/07/2023) |
| 06/07/2023 | 154 | Unopposed MOTION to Strike 145 Declaration,, of David Bethea, Esq. in Support of Plaintiffs’ Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Unopposed MOTION to Seal Portions of the Bethea Declaration and Exhibits Attached Thereto by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/07/2023) |
| 06/08/2023 | 155 | NOTICE by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams / Notice of Supplemental Authority (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/08/2023) |
| 06/09/2023 | 156 | RESPONSE filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 155 Notice (Other) filed by L. W., Jane Doe, Rebecca Roe, James Doe, Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Ryan Roe, John Doe, Samantha Williams . (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 06/09/2023) |
| 06/12/2023 | 157 | REPLY to Response to re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by United States of America. (Yi, Gloria) (Entered: 06/12/2023) |
| 06/13/2023 | 158 | Joint MOTION to Continue / Postpone Initial Case Management Conference by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/13/2023) |
| 06/15/2023 | 159 | ORDER: The parties have moved to continue the initial case management conference set on June 20, 2023, until the Court has resolved the pending motions for preliminary injunctions. (Doc. No. 158 .) The motion is GRANTED. The initial case management conference is RESET on August 10, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Counsel for each party shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. The parties are reminded of their obligation to file a joint proposed case management order no later than three business days before the conference. The parties shall also email a Word version of the joint proposed case management order to Newbern_Chambers@tnmd.uscourts.gov It is so ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 6/15/2023. (af) (Entered: 06/15/2023) |
| 06/15/2023 | Reset Hearings: Case Management Conference reset for 8/10/2023 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (af) (Entered: 06/15/2023) | |
| 06/16/2023 | 160 | ORDER: And Plaintiffs provide no other bases for their requests. Plaintiffs therefore SHALL file a supplemental memorandum containing further support for their request. The Court urges Plaintiffs to consult this Court’s Local Rule 5.03 in the process of preparing any filings related to sealing. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/16/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) (Entered: 06/16/2023) |
| 06/20/2023 | 161 | NOTICE by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams / Notice of Supplemental Authority (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/20/2023) |
| 06/20/2023 | 162 | RESPONSE filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 161 Notice (Other) filed by L. W., Jane Doe, Rebecca Roe, James Doe, Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Ryan Roe, John Doe, Samantha Williams . (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 06/20/2023) |
| 06/20/2023 | 163 | NOTICE by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams / Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiffs’ Unopposed Motion to (I) Strike the Unredacted Declaration of David Bethea, Esq. in Support of Plaintiffs’ Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction at ECF No. 145; (II) Publicly File a Redacted Version of the David Bethea Declaration; and (III) File Under Seal Portions of the Bethea Declaration and Exhibits Attached Thereto (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/20/2023) |
| 06/21/2023 | 164 | NOTICE by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams / Notice of Supplemental Authority (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 06/21/2023) |
| 06/21/2023 | 165 | RESPONSE filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 164 Notice (Other) filed by L. W., Jane Doe, Rebecca Roe, James Doe, Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Ryan Roe, John Doe, Samantha Williams . (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 06/21/2023) |
| 06/27/2023 | 166 | ORDER: Pending before the Court is Plaintiffs’ motion to strike the declaration filed at Doc. No. 145 and to re-file the declaration under seal. (Doc. No. 154 , “Motion”). On June 7, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a notice withdrawing their Motion. (Doc. No. 163 ). The Motion at Doc. No. 154 is therefore DENIED without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/27/2023. (af) (Entered: 06/27/2023) |
| 06/28/2023 | 167 | MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/28/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 06/28/2023) |
| 06/28/2023 | 168 | ORDER ON MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION: Pending before the Court is Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 21 , “Motion”). As set forth herein, and for the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion 167 , the Motion is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. It is, therefore, ORDERED that, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65, Defendants and their officers, agents, employees, servants, attorneys, and all persons in active concert or participation with them are hereby enjoined and restrained from enforcing all provisions of SB1 subject to the exceptions set forth by the Court above. This preliminary injunction is effective upon its issuance. This case is referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge for further customized case management. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/28/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 06/28/2023) |
| 06/28/2023 | 169 | NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 168 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, 167 Memorandum Opinion of the Court by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ATNMDC-3855487. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 06/28/2023) |
| 06/28/2023 | 170 | Emergency MOTION to Stay re 168 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, 167 Memorandum Opinion of the Court by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 06/28/2023) |
| 06/29/2023 | 171 | USCA Case Number 23-5600 for 169 Notice of Appeal, filed by Logan Grant, Ralph Alvarado, Jonathan Skrmetti, Jennifer Claxton, Robert Ellis, John W. Hale, James Diaz-Barriga, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Tennessee Department of Health, John J. McGraw, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Randall E. Pearson, Deborah Christiansen, Phyllis E. Miller, Stephen Loyd, Melanie Blake. Case manager is C. Anthony Milton. (af) (Entered: 06/29/2023) |
| 06/30/2023 | 172 | ORDER: For the reasons stated herein, the Court in its discretion DENIES the Motion (Doc. No. 170 ). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/30/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) (Entered: 06/30/2023) |
| 07/07/2023 | 173 | ORDER: The motion 114 is granted. From the face of the sealed document, it is clear that the interests in sealing outweigh the legitimate interests of the public in accessing the sealed document. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/7/2023. (af) (Entered: 07/07/2023) |
| 07/08/2023 | 174 | ORDER AND JUDGMENT of USCA as to 169 Notice of Appeal: UPON CONSIDERATION of the pleadings of counsel, IT IS ORDERED that the district court’s preliminary injunction is STAYED.(hb) (Entered: 07/10/2023) |
| 07/11/2023 | 175 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer , MOTION to Continue Initial Case Management Conference by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 07/11/2023) |
| 07/12/2023 | 176 | ORDER: The motion 175 is GRANTED. The initial case management conference set on August 10, 2023, is CANCELLED. Defendants shall respond to the complaint and complaint in intervention no later than twenty-one days after the Sixth Circuit issues its ruling on their appeal of this Court’s preliminary injunction. By no later than twenty-eight days after the Sixth Circuit issues its ruling, Defendants shall file a motion to reset the initial case management conference that proposes mutually convenient dates and times for the conference determined after meeting and conferring with counsel for Plaintiffs and the United States. It is so ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 7/12/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) Modified on 7/25/2023 (af). (Entered: 07/12/2023) |
| 07/13/2023 | 177 | ORDER: Pending before the Court are several motions for leave to file amicus briefs (Doc. Nos. 102 , 134 , 149 ) in support of Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 21 ). On June 28, 2023, the Court issued a memorandum opinion (Doc. No. 167 ) and entered an order (Doc. No. 168 ) granting in party and denying in part Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction, and the Sixth Circuit has since stayed the preliminary injunction. The motions for leave to file amicus briefs are therefore now moot. The motions at Doc. Nos. 102 , 134 , and 149 are therefore DENIED without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/13/2023. (af) (Entered: 07/13/2023) |
| 07/28/2023 | 178 | ORDER of USCA as to 169 Notice of Appeal: Upon consideration of the motion of amici curiae Billy Burleigh, KathyGrace Duncan, Laura Reynolds, Laura Smalts, Jane Smith, and Amanda Stewart for leave to file an amicus brief, It is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. (af) (Entered: 07/31/2023) |
| 09/06/2023 | 179 | NOTICE by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health of Withdrawal of Clark Hildabrand as Counsel (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 09/06/2023) |
| 09/28/2023 | 181 | INFORMATION COPY from 6CCA: THIS CAUSE was heard on the record from the district courts and was argued by counsel. IN CONSIDERATION THEREOF, it is ORDERED that the preliminary injunctions issued in these cases are REVERSED and REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of this court. MANDATE TO ISSUE. Deborah S. Hunt, Clerk (ad) Modified on 10/10/2023 (ad). (Entered: 10/03/2023) |
| 10/02/2023 | 180 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer , MOTION to Continue Initial Case Management Conference by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 10/02/2023) |
| 10/05/2023 | 182 | ORDER: On October 2, 2023, Defendants Jonathan Skrmetti, Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, and Tennessee Department of Health filed an unopposed motion to extend its deadline to response to Plaintiff’s complaint and set the initial case management. (Doc. No. 180 ). The motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall respond to Plaintiff’s complaint by November 20, 2023. The initial case management conference is set on December 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Counsel for each party shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 10/5/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) (Entered: 10/05/2023) |
| 10/05/2023 | Reset Hearings: Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone reset for 12/1/2023 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (af) (Entered: 10/05/2023) | |
| 10/20/2023 | 183 | MANDATE of USCA as to 169 Notice of Appeal, filed by Logan Grant, Ralph Alvarado, Jonathan Skrmetti, Jennifer Claxton, Robert Ellis, John W. Hale, James Diaz-Barriga, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Tennessee Department of Health, John J. McGraw, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Randall E. Pearson, Deborah Christiansen, Phyllis E. Miller, Stephen Loyd, Melanie Blake. (af) (Entered: 10/20/2023) |
| 10/20/2023 | 184 | MANDATE RECALL re 183 USCA Mandate: Upon sua sponte consideration, it is ORDERED that the mandate in this appeal is hereby recalled. (af) (Entered: 10/20/2023) |
| 10/27/2023 | 185 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer , Unopposed MOTION to Continue Initial Case Management Conference by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 10/27/2023) |
| 10/30/2023 | 186 | ORDER: Defendants move to extend their deadline to respond to Plaintiffs’ complaint and the complaint in intervention until twenty-one days “after final resolution of Plaintiffs’ available appellate remedies.” (Doc. No. 185 .) Defendants also move to cancel the December 1, 2023 initial case management conference, to be reset within a “reasonable time” after they file their responsive pleadings. Plaintiffs do not oppose Defendants’ requested relief. Accordingly, Defendants’ motion is GRANTED as follows: Defendants shall file any response to Plaintiffs’ complaint and the complaint in intervention by no later than twenty-one days after final resolution of Plaintiffs’ available appellate remedies. The December 1, 2023 initial case management conference is CANCELLED. The parties shall move to reset the initial case management conference no later than twenty-one days after Defendants’ file their responsive pleadings. It is so ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 10/30/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) (Entered: 10/30/2023) |
| 11/03/2023 | 187 | U.S. Supreme Court Notice: The petition for a writ of certiorari in the above entitled case was filed on November 1, 2023 and placed on the docket November 2, 2023 as No. 23-466. (af) (Entered: 11/07/2023) |
| 11/13/2023 | 188 | U.S. Supreme Court Notice: The petition for a writ of certiorari in the above entitled case was filed on November 6, 2023 and placed on the docket November 6, 2023 as No. 23-477. (af) (Entered: 11/13/2023) |
| 12/14/2023 | 189 | STATUS REPORT / Joint Status Report by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 12/14/2023) |
| 01/29/2024 | 190 | STATUS REPORT / Joint Status Report by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 01/29/2024) |
| 02/12/2024 | 191 | ORDER: The Court does not anticipate any additional filings pending resolution of Plaintiffs’ appellate remedies and thus finds it appropriate to stay this case pending such resolution. This case is therefore STAYED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to administratively close the case. The parties may move the Court to reopen the case at any time for good cause but should move the Court to reopen the case no later than ten (10) days from either the resolution of such appellate remedies (as defined by the parties as noted above) or the time, if later, that the parties perceive the case to be fully returned to this Court’s jurisdiction. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 2/12/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) (Entered: 02/12/2024) |
| 02/21/2024 | 192 | MANDATE of USCA as to 169 Notice of Appeal, filed by Logan Grant, Ralph Alvarado, Jonathan Skrmetti, Jennifer Claxton, Robert Ellis, John W. Hale, James Diaz-Barriga, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Tennessee Department of Health, John J. McGraw, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Randall E. Pearson, Deborah Christiansen, Phyllis E. Miller, Stephen Loyd, Melanie Blake. (af) (Entered: 02/21/2024) |
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