Case: Holland v. Sebelius

2:13-cv-15487 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Filed Date: June 24, 2013

Closed Date: 2015

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Case Summary

On June 24, 2013, a for-profit company filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of West Virginia under 42 U.S.C. §1983, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The plaintiff, represented by the public interest firm Liberty Institute, sought an exception to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandate requiring employers to provide health insurance coverage of contraception. Specifically, the plaintiff claim…

On June 24, 2013, a for-profit company filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of West Virginia under 42 U.S.C. §1983, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The plaintiff, represented by the public interest firm Liberty Institute, sought an exception to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandate requiring employers to provide health insurance coverage of contraception. Specifically, the plaintiff claimed that providing insurance coverage of contraception would violate the religious beliefs of the corporation's owners. On July 26, 2013 the plaintiff filed an amended complaint but did not make any substantive changes.

On August 23, 2013, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss to the case on the grounds that the plaintiff's free exercise of religion was not substantially burdened by the ACA mandate. On December 10, 2013, Judge Thomas E. Johnston of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia stayed the case pending a decision by the Supreme Court in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., 134 S. Ct. 2751 (2014), a substantially similar case.

On June 30, 2014, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., 134 S. Ct. 2751 (2014). In a 5-4 opinion by Justice Alito, the Court held that the HHS regulations imposing the contraceptive mandate violate RFRA, when applied to closely-held for-profit corporations.

In light of this decision, on July 15, 2014, the parties jointly submitted a proposed Consent Order Granting Preliminary Injunction, preliminarily enjoining the defendants from enforcing the ACA's contraceptive requirement against the plaintiffs or assessing any penalties or fines for noncompliance.

On December 9, 2014, the parties jointly moved for an Entry of Injunction and Judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, which permanently enjoined the defendants from (1) enforcing the ACA's contraceptive coverage requirement, (2) assessing any penalties or fines for noncompliance, and (3) taking any other actions based on noncompliance with the requirement.

On May 29, 2015, Judge Johnston issued a judgment accepting the parties' submission. On October 28, 2015, the parties notified the court that they had reached an agreement on the plaintiffs' claim for attorneys' fees and costs, the terms of which are unknown. On October 30, 2015, the case was dismissed.

Summary Authors

Mallory Jones (10/16/2013)

Elizabeth Greiter (11/16/2017)

Related Cases

Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius, Western District of Oklahoma (2012)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Amanat, Farzin Franklin (West Virginia)

AUSA, Joel McElvain (West Virginia)

AUSA, Benjamin L (West Virginia)

AUSA, Jacek Pruski (West Virginia)

AUSA, Julie Saltman (West Virginia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other
Attorney for Defendant

Amanat, Farzin Franklin (West Virginia)

AUSA, Joel McElvain (West Virginia)

AUSA, Benjamin L (West Virginia)

AUSA, Jacek Pruski (West Virginia)

AUSA, Julie Saltman (West Virginia)

AUSA, AUSA (West Virginia)

Bagley, Nicholas J. (West Virginia)

Beckenhauer, Eric B. (West Virginia)

Bennett, Michelle Renee (District of Columbia)

Berwick, Benjamin Leon (District of Columbia)

Bildtsen, Ann M (West Virginia)

Bond, Donna F. (West Virginia)

Botts, Benjamin Richard (West Virginia)

Branda, Joyce R. (District of Columbia)

Brandon, Susan S. (West Virginia)

Bressler, Steven Y. (West Virginia)

Brinkerhoff, Susan (West Virginia)

Brown, Bruce L. (West Virginia)

Brown, Jessica R (West Virginia)

Buck, Lynne Haddad (West Virginia)

Butler, Paul Timothy (West Virginia)

Byars, Michael J. (West Virginia)

Cafferkey, Maureen M. (West Virginia)

Castro, Ismael A (West Virginia)

Chaifetz, Samantha L. (West Virginia)

Chicago, AUSA - (West Virginia)

Clark, Andrew Edward (West Virginia)

Collins, Christine A (West Virginia)

Connolly, Christopher Kendrick (West Virginia)

Crane-Hirsch, Daniel Kadane (West Virginia)

Damle, Sarang V. (West Virginia)

Darling, Rose (West Virginia)

Davis, Ethan (West Virginia)

Delery, Stuart F. (District of Columbia)

Ekman, Michael D. (West Virginia)

Farber, Molissa Heather (West Virginia)

Fisher, Jeremy (West Virginia)

Freeman, Mark R. (West Virginia)

Gershengorn, Ian Heath (District of Columbia)

Goldstein, Elena Stacy (West Virginia)

Goodwin II, R. Booth (District of Columbia)

Gov, Michelle Renee (West Virginia)

Gov, Adam Grogg-Federal (West Virginia)

Griffiths, John (West Virginia)

Grogg, Adam Anderson (West Virginia)

Gunder, Jessica R. (West Virginia)

Hahn, Jeffrey M. (West Virginia)

Hall, Christopher R. (West Virginia)

Hambrick, Jonathan Holland (West Virginia)

Harrell, Kristina T. (West Virginia)

Hartman, Michael Ross (West Virginia)

Hikida, Katherine M (West Virginia)

Hoff, David H (West Virginia)

Horn, Stephen M. (West Virginia)

Horn, Steven M. (New Jersey)

Hu, Daniel David (West Virginia)

Hull, Joanna Berney (West Virginia)

Humphreys, Bradley Philip (West Virginia)

Johns, Michelle C. (West Virginia)

Kade, Elizabeth L. (West Virginia)

Kasameyer, Katherine M. (West Virginia)

Kell, Gerald Cooper (West Virginia)

Kennedy, Brian G (West Virginia)

Kim, Grace A. (West Virginia)

Kingsley, Benjamin S. (West Virginia)

Klein, Alisa B. (West Virginia)

Lake, Joseph Michael (West Virginia)

Lawrence, Victor M (West Virginia)

LeMar, Harold William (West Virginia)

Leonardo-Beckmann, Diane C. (West Virginia)

Lieber, Sheila M. (District of Columbia)

Lindgren, Erin (West Virginia)

Maher, Brendan A. (West Virginia)

Mahoney, Kathleen Anne (West Virginia)

Mallory, Monica V (West Virginia)

McConkey, Robert C (West Virginia)

McElvain, Joel (West Virginia)

Moore, Christina Bahr (West Virginia)

Moore, Tamra (West Virginia)

Morrison, Mark E. (West Virginia)

Moskowitz, David (West Virginia)

Moukalif, Monica R. (West Virginia)

Myers, Erika (West Virginia)

Nardecchia, Natalie A (West Virginia)

Nelson, James T. (West Virginia)

Newman, Christie V (West Virginia)

Newton, Emily Sue (West Virginia)

Pasker, Leon Edward (West Virginia)

Perlman, Leslie Canfield (West Virginia)

Pollack, Michael C. (West Virginia)

Pruski, Jacek (West Virginia)

Ricketts, Jennifer (District of Columbia)

Rodenhausen, Patricia Manning (West Virginia)

Roskey, Joanne (West Virginia)

Saltman, Julie Shana (West Virginia)

Scheff, Matthew Michael (West Virginia)

Schifter, Karen (West Virginia)

Schumacher, Robert W. (West Virginia)

Schwartz, Joel D. (West Virginia)

Seifert, Karen P. (West Virginia)

Shaitelman, Kenneth L (West Virginia)

Simpson, D. Brian (West Virginia)

Smith, M. Patricia (West Virginia)

Stern, Mark B. (West Virginia)

Strait, Adam David (West Virginia)

Tenny, Daniel (West Virginia)

Theeler, Camela C. (West Virginia)

Thirolf, Eugene M. (West Virginia)

Todd, James D. (West Virginia)

Torrance, Benjamin H. (West Virginia)

Tso, Thomas (West Virginia)

Warwick, Lisa T (West Virginia)

Wu, Elizabeth Catherine (West Virginia)

Wyer, Kathryn L. (West Virginia)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

2:13-cv-15487

Docket [PACER]

Holland v. Dept. of Health and Human Services

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

Oct. 30, 2015

Oct. 30, 2015

Docket
1

2:13-cv-15487

Complaint

June 24, 2013

June 24, 2013

Complaint
28

2:13-cv-15487

Amended Complaint

Holland v. U.S. Dep't of Health and Human Services

July 26, 2013

July 26, 2013

Complaint
31

2:13-cv-15487

Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Holland v. U.S. Dep't of Health and Human Services

Aug. 23, 2013

Aug. 23, 2013

Pleading / Motion / Brief
32

2:13-cv-15487

Memo to Support Motion to Dismiss

Holland v. Dep't of Health and Human Services

Aug. 23, 2013

Aug. 23, 2013

Pleading / Motion / Brief
44

2:13-cv-15487

Order Staying the Case

Holland v. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Dec. 10, 2013

Dec. 10, 2013

Order/Opinion
51

2:13-cv-15487

Joint Motion For Entry of Injunction and Judgment

Holland v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

Dec. 9, 2014

Dec. 9, 2014

Pleading / Motion / Brief
52

2:13-cv-15487

Injunction and Judgment Order

Holland v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

May 29, 2015

May 29, 2015

Order/Opinion

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4414167/holland-v-united-states-department-of-health-and-human-services/

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1 June 24, 2013

VERIFIED COMPLAINT. Filing Fee $400.00. Receipt # 0425-2494946. (Attachment: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jap) (Entered: 06/25/2013)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 June 24, 2013

MOTION by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, and Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. (Attachment: # 1 Affidavit of Joseph B. Holland, Jr.) (jap) (Entered: 06/25/2013)

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3 June 24, 2013

MEMORANDUM by Joseph B. Holland, Jr., Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. in support of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. (jap) (Entered: 06/25/2013)

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June 24, 2013

CASE assigned to Judge Thomas E. Johnston. (ras)

4 June 25, 2013

STANDING ORDER IN RE: ASSIGNMENT AND REFERRAL OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGES ENTERED APRIL 8, 2013. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Tinsley. (cc:attys; any unrepresented party) (jap)

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5 June 25, 2013

ORDER Telephone Conference concerning 2 motion for a temporary restraining order set for 6/26/2013 at 10:00 AM in Charleston before Judge Thomas E. Johnston. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 6/25/2013. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (tmr)

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6 June 25, 2013

EMAIL NOTIFICATION to Hiram S. Sasser, III and Jeffrey C. Mateer with Notice from Teresa L. Deppner, Clerk, Re: Electronic filing requirements. (Attachments: # 1 Clerk's Notice) (jkk) (Entered: 06/26/2013)

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7 June 26, 2013

EMAIL NOTIFICATION to Brian E. Calabrese with Notice from Teresa L. Deppner, Clerk, Re: Electronic filing requirements. (Attachments: # 1 Clerk's Notice) (jkk)

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8 June 26, 2013

TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 6/26/2013; (slw)

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9 June 28, 2013

MOTION by Seth D. Harris, Jacob J. Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury to File Overlength Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Bennett, Michelle)

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10 June 28, 2013

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. (Prunty, Allen)

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11 June 28, 2013

SUMMONS SUBMITTED by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. for Seth D. Harris, Jacob J. Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury, re: 1 Complaint (Prunty, Allen)

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12 July 1, 2013

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to United States Department of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Labor, Seth D. Harris, United States Department of the Treasury, Jacob J. Lew, re: 1 Verified Complaint. Summons returnable 60 days. Instructions to Counsel: This is your electronic summons. Please print as many copies of the Summons and Complaint as are necessary to effectuate service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. See Proof of Service page of this Summons form for filing a return of service if required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(l). (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Kathleen Sebelius, # 2 Summons - U.S. Department of Labor, # 3 Summons - Seth Harris, # 4 Summons - U.S. Department of the Treasury, # 5 Summons - Jacob J. Lew) (skh)

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13 July 1, 2013

ORDER upon hearing held 06/26/2013; directing that the Defendants' shall respond to any motion no later than 7/9/2013, and any reply will be due no later than 7/19/2013; the Court will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on 7/23/2013 at 1:30 p.m. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 7/1/2013. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (tmh)

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14 July 1, 2013

STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Jeffrey C. Mateer on behalf of Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. Local counsel: Allen R. Prunty. Fee $50.00. Receipt # 0425-2511968. (Prunty, Allen)

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15 July 1, 2013

STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Hiram S. Sasser, III on behalf of Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. Local counsel: Allen R. Prunty. Fee $50.00. Receipt # 0425-2512018. (Prunty, Allen)

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16 July 3, 2013

ORDER granting defendants' 9 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages; plaintiffs will be permitted to file any reply brief that is twenty-five pages or fewer without further motion. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 7/3/2013. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (tmr)

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17 July 5, 2013

ORDER Telephonic Status Conference set for 7/5/2013 01:30 PM in Charleston before Judge Thomas E. Johnston. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 7/5/2013. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (tmr)

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18 July 5, 2013

TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 7/5/2013. (slw) (Entered: 07/09/2013)

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19 July 9, 2013

MEMORANDUM by Seth D. Harris, Jacob J. Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury in opposition to 2 MOTION by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Bennett, Michelle)

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20 July 10, 2013

STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Daniel Mach on behalf of The American Civil Liberties Union, The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Foundation. Local counsel: Sarah Rogers. Fee $50.00. Receipt # 0425-2533792. (Rogers, Sarah) (Modified on 7/10/2013 to remove and replace image to correct state bar number) (skh).

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21 July 10, 2013

STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Jennifer Lee on behalf of The American Civil Liberties Union, The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Foundation. Local counsel: Sarah Rogers. Fee $50.00. Receipt # 0425-2533942. (Rogers, Sarah)

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22 July 10, 2013

BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE by The American Civil Liberties Union, The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Foundation in Opposition to 2 MOTION by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, and Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Rogers, Sarah) (Modified on 7/10/2013 to add link to #2 motion) (skh).

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July 10, 2013

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re: 20 Statement of Visiting Attorney from Daniel Mach. ERROR: Image contained the incorrect state bar number of local counsel. CORRECTION: Image corrected and replaced. (skh)

23 July 11, 2013

MOTION by The American Civil Liberties Union, The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Foundation for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief (Rogers, Sarah)

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24 July 11, 2013

MEMORANDUM by The American Civil Liberties Union, The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Foundation in support of 23 MOTION by The American Civil Liberties Union, The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Foundation for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief (Rogers, Sarah)

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25 July 12, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Seth D. Harris, Jacob J. Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Mersino Mgmt. Opinion, # 2 Liberty Opinion)(Bennett, Michelle)

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26 July 22, 2013

MOTION by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. to Withdraw 2 MOTION by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Prunty, Allen)

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27 July 22, 2013

ORDER granting the plaintiff's 26 MOTION to withdraw; withdrawing the 2 MOTION for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction; and cancelling the preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for 7/23/2013. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 7/22/2013. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (taq)

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28 July 26, 2013

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Joseph B. Holland, Jr. and Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. against United States Department of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Labor, Seth D. Harris, United States Department of the Treasury, Jacob Lew. (skh)

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29 July 29, 2013

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury, re: 1 Verified Complaint. Defendants served on 7/8/2013, answer due 9/6/2013. Person Served: Booth Goodwin/United States Attorney. Return Receipt Cards signed by agents on behalf of each defendant and on behalf of the U.S. Attorney General on 7/10/2013 and 7/16/2013. (Prunty, Allen)

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30 Aug. 12, 2013

EMAIL NOTIFICATION to Daniel Mach and Jennifer Lee with Notice from Teresa L. Deppner, Clerk, Re: Electronic filing requirements. (Attachments: # 1 Clerk's Notice) (jkk)

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31 Aug. 23, 2013

MOTION by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury to Dismiss 28 Amended Complaint (Bennett, Michelle) (Modified on 8/23/2013 to add link to #28 amended complaint and to remove memorandum in support (attachment #1) and file it as entry #32) (skh).

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32 Aug. 23, 2013

MEMORANDUM by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury in support of 31 MOTION by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury to Dismiss 28 Amended Complaint. (skh)

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Aug. 23, 2013

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re: 31 Motion by Defendants to Dismiss 28 Amended Complaint. ERROR: Memorandum in support attached. CORRECTION: Memorandum removed and filed using the event Memorandum In Support, entry #32. (skh)

33 Aug. 26, 2013

MOTION by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. for Extension of Time to File Response to 31 MOTION by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury to Dismiss 28 Amended Complaint to Sept. 13, 2013 (Prunty, Allen) (Modified on 8/26/2013 to remove link to #32 memorandum) (skh).

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34 Sept. 8, 2013

RESPONSE by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. in opposition to 31 MOTION by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury to Dismiss 28 Amended Complaint (Prunty, Allen) (Modified on 9/9/2013 to remove link to #32 memorandum) (skh).

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35 Sept. 16, 2013

REPLY by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury to 34 Response In Opposition. (Bennett, Michelle) (Modified on 9/16/2013 to remove terminated filer) (skh).

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36 Sept. 18, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury re: 31 MOTION by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury to Dismiss 28 Amended Complaint (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit - Autocam Decision)(Bennett, Michelle)

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37 Oct. 2, 2013

ORDER granting the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia's 23 MOTION to file an amicus brief; and granting plaintiffs' 33 MOTION for an extension of time to file a response to defendant's 31 motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 10/2/2013. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (taq)

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38 Oct. 11, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. re: 34 Response In Opposition (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Prunty, Allen)

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39 Nov. 6, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. re: 31 MOTION by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury to Dismiss 28 Amended Complaint (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Prunty, Allen)

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40 Nov. 14, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. re: 31 MOTION by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury to Dismiss 28 Amended Complaint (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Prunty, Allen)

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41 Nov. 26, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury (Bennett, Michelle)

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42 Dec. 3, 2013

ORDER the court will hold a telephonic Status Conference on 12/10/2013 at 02:00 PM. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 12/3/2013. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (tmh)

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43 Dec. 4, 2013

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Benjamin L. Berwick on behalf of Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury. (Berwick, Benjamin)

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44 Dec. 10, 2013

ORDER the Court STAYS this case pending the Supreme Court's decision in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., No. 13354, 2013 WL 5297798 (U.S. Nov. 26, 2013); and REMOVES this case from the Court's active docket. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 12/10/2013. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (taq)

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45 Dec. 10, 2013

TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 12/10/2013. (slw) (Entered: 12/13/2013)

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46 June 30, 2014

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Prunty, Allen)

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47 July 2, 2014

ORDER the Court will hold a telephonic status conference on 7/7/2014 at 9:30 AM in Charleston before Judge Thomas E. Johnston. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 7/2/2014. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (taq)

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48 July 7, 2014

TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 7/7/2014. (slw)

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49 July 15, 2014

PROPOSED ORDER Consent Order Granting Preliminary Injunction by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc., Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury (Prunty, Allen) (Modified on 7/15/2014 to add party filers) (skh).

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50 July 23, 2014

CONSENT ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION directing that defendants, their employees, agents, and successors in office are preliminarily ENJOINED until further order of the Court and as directed and set forth more fully herein; no bond is required. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 7/23/2014. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (taq)

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51 Dec. 9, 2014

JOINT MOTION by Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury, Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. for Entry of Injunction and Judgment (Attachment: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bennett, Michelle) (Modified on 12/9/2014 to add party filers) (skh).

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52 May 29, 2015

INJUNCTION AND JUDGMENT ORDER; directing that judgment is entered in favor of plaintiffs and against defendants on plaintiffs claim under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000bb; directing that all other claims against Defendants are DISMISSED; and it is further ORDERED that any petition by plaintiffs for attorneys fees or costs shall be submitted on or before 60 days; directing that this Injunction and Judgment does not apply with respect to any changes in statute or regulation that are enacted or promulgated after this date, and nothing herein prevents plaintiffs from filing a new civil action to challenge any such future changes. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 5/28/2015. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (tmr)

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53 July 22, 2015

JOINT MOTION by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc., Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Petition for Attorney's Fees & Costs to 09/28/2015 (Prunty, Allen)

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54 July 28, 2015

ORDER granting the parties' 53 JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Petition for Attorney's Fees and Costs to 09/28/2015; directing that the deadline for Plaintiffs to file a petition for attorneys fees and costs is extended to 9/28/2015. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 7/28/2015. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (tmh)

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55 Sept. 28, 2015

JOINT MOTION by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc., Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Petition for Attorney's Fees & Costs to 10/12/2015 (Prunty, Allen) (Modified on 9/28/2015 to add party filers) (skh).

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56 Oct. 7, 2015

ORDER granting the parties' 55 JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time within which plaintiffs may submit to the Court a petition for attorney's fees and costs; plaintiffs may file their petition for attorney's fees and costs by 10/12/2015. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 10/7/2015. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (taq)

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57 Oct. 28, 2015

JOINT NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT by Joseph B. Holland, Jr, Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc., Seth D. Harris, Jacob Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of the Treasury (Prunty, Allen) (Modified on 10/29/2015 to add party filers) (skh).

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58 Oct. 30, 2015

DISMISSAL ORDER pursuant to the parties' 57 Joint Notice of Settlement; all issues in controversy between the parties have been fully resolved; the Court LIFTS the stay in this case; DISMISSES this action WITH PREJUDICE, subject to reopening on motion of any party for good cause shown within 90 days; and directing this case removed from the Court's docket. The parties need not submit any additional proposed dismissal or other final order unless it is required by law or is necessary under the terms of any agreement resolving this civil action. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 10/30/2015. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (taq)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

West Virginia

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Contraception Insurance Mandate

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 24, 2013

Closing Date: 2015

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A for-profit corporation that believed that the ACA's contraception coverage mandate violated the owner's religious beliefs.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Religious Freedom Rest. Act/Religious Land Use and Inst. Persons Act (RFRA/RLUIPA)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

Southern District of West Virginia 2:13-cv-15487

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Religious programs / policies

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Reproductive rights:

Contraception

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